Equine Acupuncture Point (Chi Session 4)

Front 1

LU-6
Kong-zui

Back 1

7 cun proximal to LU-9, or 5 cun ventral to LU-5,
at the cranial muscle groove between the extensor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi radialis.

Hint 1

Xi cleft point for Lung. Acute upper airway inflammation,
pharyngitis, pain in shoulder and elbow.

Front 2

LU-9
Tai-yuan

Back 2

On the medial (radial) side of the carpus at the junction of the radius and the first row of the carpal bones.

Hint 2

Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primay point, Influential
point for pulse & vessels.
Chronic cough/asthma, heaves, weak voice, pain in carpal joints.

Front 3

LU-10
Yu-ji

Back 3

On the medial side of the forelimb, at the halfway
junction of metacarpal III, between the suspensory
ligament and the medial metacarpal vein/artery.

Hint 3

Ying-spring point (Fire).
Lung Heat, fever, sore throat, cough, tendonitis, pain in carpal joints.

Front 4

LI-2
Er-jian

Back 4

On the craniomedial side, distal to the fetlock
joint, in the depression cranial to extensor branch
of suspensory ligament attaching to the common
digital extensor tendon.

Hint 4

Ying-spring point (Water).
LI Heat, fever, diarrhea, nose-bleeding.

Front 5

LI-3
San-jian

Back 5

On the craniomedial aspect of the fetlock, distal to
the end of medial splint bone (metacarpal II), over the suspensory ligament (interosseous m).

Hint 5

Shu stream point (Wood). Pain in the fetlock, tendonitis,
dental pain, diarrhea, abdominal fullness.

Front 6

LI-5
Yang-xi

Back 6

In a depression between 2nd and 3rd carpal bones on craniomedial aspect of the carpus.

Hint 6

Jing river point (Fire). Carpal pain, sore throat, dental pain,
deafness, headache

Front 7

LI-6
Pian-li

Back 7

3 cun (6 fingers) above LI-5 in most cranial
muscle groove on the lateral surface of the foreleg,
(groove between the extensor carpi radialis and the common digital extensor).

Hint 7

Luo connecting point with LU meridian. Nose bleeding, sore throat, red eyes, ear rings, edema.

Front 8

ST-2
San-jiang

Back 8

Ventral to medial canthus at bifurcation of angular vein.

Hint 8

Eye itching or pain, colic, headache, eyelid tremor

Front 9

ST-5
Kai-guan

Back 9

5 cun caudal to the lateral commisure of the
mouth, along the rostral border of the masseter
muscle, at the level of the medial canthus of the eye.

Hint 9

Facial paralysis, tetanus, swelling or pain of cheek/jaw,
toothache.

Front 10

ST-9
Ren-ying

Back 10

In the depression caudal to jaw at the level of natural lower jaw extension line.

Hint 10

Laryngeal hemiplegia, sore throat, hypertension, thyroid
disorder, heaves.

Front 11

ST-10
Shui-tu

Back 11

Put heel of hand on point of shoulder (right hand
on right shoulder) grab muscle above jugular groove with thumb and index finger, index finger marks ST-10.

Hint 11

Diagnosis point for ipsilateral stifle, cough and dyspnea.

Front 12

ST-25
Tian-shu

Back 12

2 cun lateral to umbilicus.

Hint 12

Alarm point for large intestine, Release heat and relieve constipation using acupressure. Contraindication for pregnancy using moxibustion.

Front 13

ST-34
Liang-qiu

Back 13

2 cun proximolateral to the patella, in the belly of the vastus lateralis m.

Hint 13

Xi-cleft point, acute epigastric pain, stifle pain and swelling, paralysis of hindlimb, urinary hemorrhage, wei syndrome

Front 14

ST-41
Jie-xi

Back 14

At the level of the bottom edge of the lateral
malleolus, between the long and lateral digital extensor, proximal to the intermediate retinaculum.

Hint 14

Jing-river point (Fire-mother). Dizziness, manic, constipation, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 15

ST-42
Chong-yang

Back 15

Proximocranial to the fetlock 0.5 cun lateral to the long digital extensor

Hint 15

Shu-stream point (Wood). Abdominal pain, redness of eyes, edema, hock problems.

Front 16

SP-2
Da-du

Back 16

Distal to the medial sesamoid bone, caudal to LIV- 2.

Hint 16

Ying sping point (Fire mother). Diarrhea, constipation, fever.

Front 17

SP-3
Tai-bai

Back 17

Distal to distal end of the medial splint bone
(metatarsal II), just proximal to the medial sesamoid bone.

Hint 17

Shu-steram point (Earth)
Yuan primary point. Colic, diarrhea, constipation, obesity, joint pain, perianal condtions, laminitis.

Front 18

SP-4
Gong-sun

Back 18

In a depression on the hind limb, caudodistal to the
base of the medial splint bone, caudal to the deep
flexor tendon (caudal to LIV-3).

Hint 18

Lou connecting point for ST meridian,
Confluent point with Chong extraordinary channel. Gastric
pain, colic, diarrhea, vomiting. Animal studies indicated stimulation at SP-4 decreased GI motility, and inhibited gastric secretion.

Front 19

SP-5
Shang-qiu

Back 19

In a depression caudal to the medial malleolus.

Hint 19

Jing river (Metal-son). Abdominal pain, diarrhea,
constipation, jaundice, hock pain.

Front 20

SP-8
Di-ji

Back 20

@3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor m.

Hint 20

Xi-cleft point (acute abdominal pain, diarrhea). Colic, diarrhea, edema, abnormal cycling, difficulty in urination.

Front 21

SP-20
Zhou-rong

Back 21

At the 4th intercostal space at level of elbow.

Hint 21

Cough, dyspnea.

Front 22

HT-3
Shao-hai

Back 22

Between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerous.

Hint 22

He-sea point (Water). Elbow pain, chest pain.

Front 23

HT-4
Ling-dao

Back 23

On the caudolateral border of forelimb, 1.5 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect of the lateral ulnar m.

Hint 23

Jing river (Metal). Shen disturbance, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness.

Front 24

HT-5
Tong-li

Back 24

On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 1 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect to the lateral ulnar m.

Hint 24

Lou connecting point for SI meridian. Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety.

Front 25

HT-6
Yin-xi

Back 25

On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 0.5 cun
proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect to the lateral ulnar m.

Hint 25

Xi cleft point for HT. Acute cardiac pain, shen disturbance, “theft” sweating due to Yin Deficiency

Front 26

HT-8
Shao-fu

Back 26

On the caudolateral aspect of the cannon bone(metacarpal III), half of the distance from the carpus to the fetlock, just cranial to the deep digital flexor tendon.

Hint 26

Ying spring point (Fire). Genital itching, urinary difficulty or incontinence.

Front 27

SI-2
Qian-gu

Back 27

Caudolateral aspect of the pastern, caudal to the
suspensory ligament (interosseous m.), distal to
the lateral sesamoid bone.

Hint 27

Ying spring point (Water). Sore throat, otitis, lack of milk
yield, febrile disease, eye pain, headache.

Front 28

SI-5
Yang-gu

Back 28

On the lateral aspect of carpus, in the depression
between the ulnar carpal bone and 4th carpal bone.

Hint 28

Jing river (Fire). Headache, dizziness, fever, carpal pain.

Front 29

SI-6
Yang-lao

Back 29

In a depression cranial to the lateral styloid
process of the radius, proximal to the accessory
carpal bone, caudal to the lateral digital extensor m.

Hint 29

Xi-cleft point. Poor eye sight, acute shoulder and forelimb
pain,

Front 30

SI-7
Zhi-zheng

Back 30

5 cun proximal to SI-5, on a line joining SI-5 and SI-8 on the caudolateral aspect of the forelimb.

Hint 30

Lou connecting point for HT meridian. Fever, cervical
stiffness, elbow pain.

Front 31

BL-2
Cuan-zhu

Back 31

1 cun dorsal to BL-2, at the level of eyebrow.

Hint 31

Eye problems, conjunctivitis, uveitis. Contraindication of
moxibustion.

Front 32

BL-7
Tong-tian

Back 32

1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline at the level of GV-20.

Hint 32

Nasal discharge and congestion, dizziness, headache.

Front 33

BL-12
Feng-men/
BL-41

Back 33

Ventral to highest point of withers (4th thoracic
vertebral space), 1 cun lateral to dorsal midline
(BL-41 is 5 cun lateral to BL-12).

Hint 33

Influential point for wind/trachea. Wind-cold, Wind-Heat, skin itching, cervical stiffness, cough.

Front 34

BL-13
Fei-shu/
BL-42

Back 34

At the caudal edge of the scapular cartilage (8th
intercostal space), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal
midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-42
is 3 cun from BL-13)

Hint 34

Back shu association point for LU. Cough, heaves, asthma, tidal fever, sweat, nasal congestion.

Front 35

BL-14
Jue-yin-shu/
BL-43

Back 35

As above except the 9th intercostal space.

Hint 35

Back shu association point for PC (Traditional association point for LU). Cough, chest pain, shen disturbance.

Front 36

BL-15
Xin-shu/
BL-44

Back 36

10th intercostal space

Hint 36

Back shu association point for HT. Chest pain, palpitation, insomnia, heart failure, sweat, seizure

Front 37

BL-16
Du-shu/
BL-45

Back 37

11th intercostal space

Hint 37

Back shu association point for GV
(Traditional association point for GB). Chest pain, colic,
fever, Shao-yang pattern, heaves.

Front 38

BL-17
Ge-shu/
BL-46

Back 38

12th intercostal space

Hint 38

diaphragm (Traditional association point for ST). Vomiting, nausea, heaves, cough, tidal fever, sweat.

Front 39

BL-18
Gan-shu/
BL-47

Back 39

13th and 14th intercostal spaces (2 points)

Hint 39

Back shu association point for LIV
(Traditional association point for LIV - 13th intercostal
space) (Traditional association point for TH - 14th intercostal space). Jaundice, eye problems, seizure, back pain.

Front 40

BL-19
Dan-shu/
BL-48

Back 40

15th intercostal space

Hint 40

Back shu association point for GB (Traditional association point for SP). Jaundice, Liver yang rising, tidal fever.

Front 41

BL-20
Pi-shu/
BL-49

Back 41

17th (last) intercostal space

Hint 41

Back shu association point for SP (Traditional association point for LI). Vomiting, diarrhea, edema, back pain, jaundice, abdominal fullness.

Front 42

BL-21
Wei-shu/
BL-50

Back 42

Thoracolumbar junction (T18 - L1), 3 cun lateral
to dorsal midline

Hint 42

Back shu association point for ST, promote GI motility,
relieve colic pain. Diarrhea, colic, constipation, vomiting.

Front 43

BL-22
San-jiaoshu/
BL-51

Back 43

1st lumbar vertebral space (L1-L2), 3 cun lateral to dorsal midline

Hint 43

Back shu association point for TH (Traditional association point for SI). Vomiting, diarrhea, edema, back pain, abdominal pain.

Front 44

BL-23
Shen-shu/
BL-52

Back 44

2nd lumbar vertebral space (L2-L3), 3 cun from dorsal midline

Hint 44

Back shu association point for KI (Traditional association
point for BL). Urinary incontinence, impotence, edema, ear problems, back pain.

Front 45

BL-24
Qi-hai-shu

Back 45

2nd lumbar vertebral space (L2-L3), 3 cun from dorsal midline

Hint 45

Back shu association point for KI (Traditional association
point for BL). Urinary incontinence, impotence, edema, ear problems, back pain.

Front 46

BL-24
Qi-hai-shu

Back 46

4th lumbar vertebral space (L4-L5), 3 cun from midline

Hint 46

Sea of QI. Back pain, abdominal fullness, perianal problems.

Front 47

BL-25
Da-changshu

Back 47

5th lumbar vertebral space (L5-L6, cranial edge of wing of ilium), 3 cun lateral to dorsal midline

Hint 47

Back shu association point for Large Intestine. Diarrhea,
constipation, back pain, abdominal pain.

Front 48

BL-27
Xiao-changshu

Back 48

1st sacral vertebral space (S1-S2), 3 cun lateral to
dorsal midline

Hint 48

Back shu association point for SI. Colic, diarrhea, urinary
incontinence, urinary hemorrhage, back pain.

Front 49

BL-28
Pang-guangshu

Back 49

2nd sacral vertebral space (S2-S3), 3 cun lateral to
dorsal midline.

Hint 49

Back shu association point for BL. Urinary difficult or
incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, back pain.

Front 50

BL-58
Fei-yang

Back 50

1 cun ventralateral to BL-57, or 7 cun proximal to BL-60, on the caudal border of the fibula.

Hint 50

Lou connecting point for KI meridian. Headache, nose
bleeding, back pain, hindlimb pain.

Front 51

BL-59
Fu-yang

Back 51

3 cun directly proximal to BL-60

Hint 51

Xi cleft point for Yang-Qiao extraordinary channel. Acute
(trauma) lumbo-sacral pain, hindlimb lameness.

Front 52

BL-62
Shen-mai

Back 52

In a depression distal to the lateral malleolus

Hint 52

Confluent point with Yang-Qiao extraordinary channel.
Ataxia, EPM, wobbler syndrome, insomnia.

Front 53

BL-63
Jin-men

Back 53

Distolateral aspect of the tuber calcaneus, proximally caudal to the base of the splint bone

Hint 53

Xi-cleft point. Acute headache (top and back of head), epilepsy.

Front 54

BL-64
Jing-gu

Back 54

Caudodistal to the base of the lateral splint bone
(metatarsal IV)

Hint 54

Yuan primary point. Cervical stiffness, headache, back pain.

Front 55

BL-65
Shu-gu

Back 55

Distal end of the lateral splint bone (metatarsal IV), caudal to the suspensory ligament

Hint 55

Shu-stream point (Wood-son). Cervical stiffness, headache, back pain, fetlock pain, Liver Yang rising, seizure.

Front 56

BL-66
Zu-tong-gu

Back 56

Distal to the feltock and the lateral sesamoid bone, on the caudolateral aspect of the pastern.

Hint 56

Ying-spring point (Water). Cervical stiffness, nose bleeding, seizure.

Front 57

KI-4
Da-zhong

Back 57

0.5 cun caudodistal to KI-3 on the medial border of the calcaneus.

Hint 57

Lou connecting point with BL meridian. Urinary incontinence, renal failure, heaves, hock pain.

Front 58

KI-5
Shui-quan

Back 58

1 cun ventral to KI-3, caudal to the distal end of the tibia.

Hint 58

Xi-cleft point. Irregular cycling, anestrus, silent heat, dysuria

Front 59

KI-6
Zhao-hai

Back 59

In the depression between the calcaneal tuber and the talus.

Hint 59

Confluent point with Yin-Qiao extraordinary channel.
Dysuria, constipation, seizure, abnormal cycling, insomnia. Studies indicate stimulation at KI-6 can significantly benefit urination.

Front 60

KI-7
Fu-liu

Back 60

2 cun directly above KI-3, on the cranial border of the calcanean tendon.

Hint 60

Jing river (Metal-mother). Non-sweat, diarrhea, edema,
abdominal fullness, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 61

KI-8
Jiao-xin

Back 61

0.5 anterior to KI-7, 2cun proximal to KI-3, caudal to the medial border of the tibia.

Hint 61

Xi-cleft point for Yin-Jiao extraordinary channel. Irregular cycling, hernia, constipation, diarrhea.

Front 62

KI-9
Zhu-bin

Back 62

5 cun proximal to KI-3, at the lower end of the belly of the gastrocnemius m., on a line drawn from KI-3 to KI-10.

Hint 62

Xi-cleft point for Yin-Wei extraordinary channel.
Hyperactivity, vomiting, hindlimb lameness.

Front 63

KI-10
Yin-gu

Back 63

On the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between
the semitendinosis and the semimembranosis mm.

Hint 63

He-sea point (Water). Impotence, hernia, dysuria, stifle pain.

Front 64

PC-3
Qu-ze

Back 64

On the medial side of the cubital crease of the elbow, halfway between LU-5 and HT-3.

Hint 64

He-sea point (Water).
Palpitation, diarrhea, febrile diseases, shoulder/elbow pain.

Front 65

PC-4
Xi-men

Back 65

5 cun dorsal to PC-7, in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Hint 65

Xi-cleft point.
Acute chest pain, epilepsy.

Front 66

PC-5
Jian-shi

Back 66

3 cun dorsal to PC-7, in the groove between th flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Hint 66

Jing-river point (Metal).
Chest pain, vomiting, febrile diseases, epilepsy.

Front 67

PC-6
Nei-gaun

Back 67

Directly cranial to the lower border of the
chestnut, in the groove between the flexor carpi
radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Hint 67

Luo connecting point for TH,
Master Point for chest/cranial abdomen, Confluent point with
Yin-Wei Channel.
Anxiety, insomnia, headache, chest pain, palpitation, paralysis of forelimbs, epilepsy

Front 68

PC-7
Da-ling

Back 68

At the level of the accessory carpal bone, cranial to the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Hint 68

Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primary point. Chest pain, vomiting, epilepsy.

Front 69

PC-8
Lao-gong

Back 69

On the forelimb, two-thirds of the distance from
the carpus to the fetlock, on the caudal aspect of the superficial digitial flexor tendon.

Hint 69

Ying-spring point (Fire).
Epilepsy, stomatitis, ulceration in the mouth, halitosis, chest pain.

Front 70

TH-2
Ye-men

Back 70

1 cun lateral to the cranial midline of the pastern,
in the depression cranial to extensor branch of
suspensory ligament attaching to the common
digital extensor tendon.

Hint 70

Ying-spring point (Water).
Head-shaking, deafness, sore throat, malaria, red eyes.

Front 71

TH-3
Zhong-zhu

Back 71

1 cun lateral to the cranial midline of the fetlock, at the junction of the lower and middle third of the cannon bone.

Hint 71

Shu-stream point (Wood).
Head-shaking, ear problems, febrile disease, pastern/fetlock pain.

Front 72

TH-4
Yang-chi

Back 72

At the antebrachiocarpal articulation, just lateral to
the common digital extensor tendon.

Hint 72

Yuan primary point.
Carpal pain, sore throat, diabetes, malaria.

Front 73

TH-5
Wai-guan

Back 73

2 cun proximal to the antebrachiocarpal articulation, on a line connecting TH-4 and the
olecrenon.

Hint 73

Lou connecting point for PC meridian,
Confluent point with Yang-wei Channel.
Paralysis of forelimbs, headache, febrile diseases, red eyes, ear problems, neck pain, navicular disease.

Front 74

TH-6
Zhi-gou

Back 74

3 cun proximal to the antebrachiocarpal
articulation, on a line connecting TH-4 and the
olecrenon.

Hint 74

Jing-river point (Fire).
Constipation, febrile diseases, ear problems.

Front 75

TH-7
Hui-zong

Back 75

1 cun caudal to TH-6, between ulna & radius.

Hint 75

Xi-cleft point.
Acute epilepsy, deafness, paralysis.

Front 76

TH-8
San-yangluo

Back 76

1 cun dorsal to TH-6, between ulna & radius.

Hint 76

General analgesia point.

Front 77

TH-10
Tian-jing

Back 77

1 cun cranial to the olecrenon

Hint 77

He-sea point (Earth).
Paralysis of forelimbs, sore throat, deafness, toothache.

Front 78

TH-23
Si-zhu-kong

Back 78

Near the lateral canthus of the eye, at the end of the eyebrow.

Hint 78

Eye problems, facial paralysis, dental diseases, encephalitis, epilepsy.

Front 79

GB-3
Shang-guan

Back 79

In the depression at the caudodorsal aspect of the
TMJ. The depression is easily seen when the horse
opens its mouth.

Hint 79

Facial paralysis, syncope, wind pattern, Shen disturbances.

Front 80

GB-24
Ri-yue

Back 80

14th intercostal space at the level of elbow, caudodorsal to LIV-14.

Hint 80

Alarm point for GB, hepatic diseases, Liver Qi Stagnation.

Front 81

GB-25
Jing-men

Back 81

In a depression halfway between the caudal border
of the costochondral junction of the 18th rib and
lumbar muscles.

Hint 81

Alarm point for Kidney. Infertility, ovary disorders, lumbar pain, colic, impaction, Kidney deficiency.

Front 82

GB-29
Ju-liao

Back 82

In a depression midway between wing of illium and greater trochanter of the femur.

Hint 82

Poor performance, gluteal muscle sore, hindlimb pain,
arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 83

GB-30
Huan-tiao

Back 83

In a depression, on the caudoventral margin of the
greater trochanter.

Hint 83

Poor performance, gluteal muscle sore, hindlimb pain,
arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 84

GB-35
Yang-jiao

Back 84

1 cun caudal to GB 36.

Hint 84

Xi-cleft point for Yang-Wei.
Acute fullness of the chest.

Front 85

GB-36
Wai-qiu

Back 85

2 cun above GB 37 between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.

Hint 85

Xi-cleft point for GB. Liver yang rising (anger, irritability,
hypertension).

Front 86

GB-37
Guang-ming

Back 86

1 cun above GB 38 between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.

Hint 86

Lou connecting point for LIV. Acute or chronic eye problems, pain in mammary gland, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 87

GB-38
Yang-fu

Back 87

1 cun above GB 39 between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.

Hint 87

Jing-river point (Fire). Headache, eye problems, sore throat, paralysis.

Front 88

GB-39
Xuan-zhong

Back 88

3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in
a depression of the caudal aspect of the tibia, between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.

Hint 88

Influential point for marrow. Cervical stiffness, paresis or
paralysis of hindlimb, anus problems, chest pain, sore throat.

Front 89

GB-40
Qiu-xu

Back 89

Cranial to BL-62. Craniodistal to the tip of the
lateral malleolus of the tibia, over the tendon of the lateral digital extensor.

Hint 89

Yuan primary point. Pain in hock, chest pain, malaria.

Front 90

GB-41
Zu-lin-qi

Back 90

On the caudolateal surface of the cannon bone, just cranial to the base of the lateral splint bone.

Hint 90

Shu-stream point (Wood), Confluent point with Dai Channel.
Pain in metatarsal region, flexor tendonitis, urinary
incontinence, abnormal cycling, eye problems, mastitis.

Front 91

GB-43
Xia-xi

Back 91

On the lateral aspect of the hindlimb distal to the fetlock joint, midway between ST-44 and BL-66.

Hint 91

Ying-spring point (Water). Laminitis, pain in the pastern,
tendonitis, hypertension, mastitis, eye problems.

Front 92

LIV-2
Xing-jian

Back 92

On the medial aspect of the hindlimb, distal to the
fetlock joint, cranial to the extensor branch of the
suspensory ligament (interosseous m.).

Hint 92

Ying-spring point (Fire). Liver Yang rising, eye problems,
ring-bone, side-bone, laminitis, abnormal cycling, headache.

Front 93

LIV-5
Li-gou

Back 93

In a depression just 2 cun dorsal to SP-6, on the cranial border of the tibia, 5 cun dorsal to the level of the medial malleolus.

Hint 93

Luo connecting point for GB. Urinary dribbling, urinary
incontinence, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 94

LIV-6
Zhong-du

Back 94

In a depression just 2 cun dorsal to LIV-5, 7 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the tibia.

Hint 94

Xi-cleft point. Hernia, uterine problems, colic.

Front 95

LIV-8
Qu-quan

Back 95

In a depression 2 cun craniomedial to KID-10.

Hint 95

He-sea point (Water). Male infertility, genital itching, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, pain in stifle.

Front 96

GV-5
Xuan-shu

Back 96

In the depression along the dorsal midline at the
intervertebral space between L1 and L2.

Hint 96

Diarrhea, colic, back pain, hemorrhage.

Front 97

GV-16
Feng-fu

Back 97

Depression between the occipital protuberences,
betweeen the right and left GB-20 , at the median point of the atlantooxxipital joing, overlying the funicular part of the nucal ligament.

Hint 97

Use with great caution, only superficial insertion. Cervical
stiffness, seizure, stroke.

Front 98

GV-20
Bai-hui

Back 98

At the highest point of the poll, just in front of nuchal crest.

Hint 98

Headache, dizziness, seizure, insomnia, prolapse of anus.

Front 99

GV-28
Yin-jiao

Back 99

Inner surface of upper lip, on the maxillary labial vein, on the midline.

Hint 99

Facial paralysis, tetanus, behavioral problems.

Front 100

CV-3
Zhong-ji

Back 100

4 cun caudal to the umbilicus

Hint 100

Alarm point for Bladder. Dysuria, urinary incontinence,
impotence, hernia,infertility.

Front 101

CV-4
Guan-yuan

Back 101

3 cun caudal to umbilicus.

Hint 101

Alarm Point for Small Intestine. Dysuria, urine retention, infertility, colic diarrhea. general tonic point.

Front 102

CV-5
Shi-men

Back 102

2 cun caudal to umbilicus.

Hint 102

Alarm Point for Triple Heater. Edema, colic, dysuria,
diarrhea.

Front 103

CV-8
Shen-que

Back 103

At the center of umbilicus

Hint 103

No needles only moxa, good for foal with diarrhea, chronic
fatigue

Front 104

CV-14
Ju-que

Back 104

At the tip of xiphoid.

Hint 104

Alarm point for Heart. Chest pain, palpitation, gastric ulcer.

Front 105

CV-15
Jiu-wei

Back 105

One cun cranial to CV-14, or 7 cun cranial to umbilicus.

Hint 105

Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Chest pain.

Front 106

CV-17
Tan-zhong

Back 106

At the level of the caudal border of elbow, or on the midline at the level of 4th intercostal space.

Hint 106

Alarm point for Pericardium. Heaves, cough, chest pain,
vomiting, diaphragm spasm.

Front 107

Chui-jing (#08)
Drooping Eye)

Back 107

Just dorsal to the eye, in the temporal fossa, one cun dorsal to the zygomatic process of the frontal bone.

Hint 107

Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.

Front 108

Jing-shu (#10)
Eye Association Point

Back 108

On the upper eyelid at the midpoint of the lid.

Hint 108

Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.

Front 109

San-jiang (#13)
Three Rivers
ST-2

Back 109

One cun ventral to the medial canthus of the eye
on the ocular angular vein.

Hint 109

Excess conditions of the eye (keratitis, conjunctivitis, opthalmia), colic and
anhidrosis.

Front 110

Tai-yang (#15)
Great Yang
GB-1

Back 110

1 cun from lateral canthus of the eye on transverse facial vein.

Hint 110

Headache, headshaking, anhidrosis, heatstroke or sunstroke, encephalemia, encephalitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis.

Front 111

Yan-mai (#16)
Eye Vessel)

Back 111

2.5 cun from the lateral canthus of the eye on the
transverse facial vein.

Hint 111

Anhidrosis, heatstroke, headache.

Front 112

GV-5
Xuan-shu

Back 112

In the depression along the dorsal midline at the
intervertebral space between L1 and L2.

Hint 112

Diarrhea, colic, back pain, hemorrhage.

Front 113

GV-16
Feng-fu

Back 113

Depression between the occipital protuberences,
betweeen the right and left GB-20 , at the median point of the atlantooxxipital joing, overlying the funicular part of the nucal ligament.

Hint 113

Use with great caution, only superficial insertion. Cervical
stiffness, seizure, stroke.

Front 114

GV-20
Bai-hui

Back 114

At the highest point of the poll, just in front of nuchal crest.

Hint 114

Headache, dizziness, seizure, insomnia, prolapse of anus.

Front 115

GV-28
Yin-jiao

Back 115

Inner surface of upper lip, on the maxillary labial vein, on the midline.

Hint 115

Facial paralysis, tetanus, behavioral problems.

Front 116

CV-3
Zhong-ji

Back 116

4 cun caudal to the umbilicus

Hint 116

Alarm point for Bladder. Dysuria, urinary incontinence,
impotence, hernia,infertility.

Front 117

CV-4
Guan-yuan

Back 117

3 cun caudal to umbilicus.

Hint 117

Alarm Point for Small Intestine. Dysuria, urine retention, infertility, colic diarrhea. general tonic point.

Front 118

CV-5
Shi-men

Back 118

2 cun caudal to umbilicus.

Hint 118

Alarm Point for Triple Heater. Edema, colic, dysuria,
diarrhea.

Front 119

CV-8
Shen-que

Back 119

At the cent of umbilicus

Hint 119

No needles only moxa, good for foal with diarrhea, chronic
fatigue

Front 120

CV-14
Ju-que

Back 120

At the tip of xiphoid.

Hint 120

Alarm point for Heart. Chest pain, palpitation, gastric ulcer.

Front 121

CV-15
Jiu-wei

Back 121

One cun cranial to CV-14, or 7 cun cranial to umbilicus.

Hint 121

Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Chest pain.

Front 122

CV-17
Tan-zhong

Back 122

At the level of the caudal border of elbow, or on the midline at the level of 4th intercostal space.

Hint 122

Alarm point for Pericardium. Heaves, cough, chest pain,
vomiting, diaphragm spasm.

Front 123

Chui-jing (#08)
Drooping Eye)

Back 123

Just dorsal to the eye, in the temporal fossa, one cun dorsal to the zygomatic process of the frontal bone.

Hint 123

Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.

Front 124

Jing-shu (#10)
Eye Association Point

Back 124

On the upper eyelid at the midpoint of the lid.

Hint 124

Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.

Front 125

San-jiang (#13)
Three Rivers
ST-2

Back 125

One cun ventral to the medial canthus of the eye
on the ocular angular vein.

Hint 125

Excess conditions of the eye (keratitis, conjunctivitis, opthalmia), colic and
anhidrosis.

Front 126

Tai-yang (#15)
Great Yang
GB-1

Back 126

1 cun from lateral canthus of the eye on transverse facial vein.

Hint 126

Headache, headshaking, anhidrosis, heatstroke or sunstroke, encephalemia, encephalitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis.

Front 127

Yan-mai (#16)
Eye Vessel

Back 127

2.5 cun from the lateral canthus of the eye on the
transverse facial vein.

Hint 127

Anhidrosis, heatstroke, headache.

Front 128

Bi-qian (#20)
Nose Front

Back 128

0.3 cun lateral to dorsal midline of upper lip, on the same level as the ventral border of the nostrils.

Hint 128

Fever , influenza, sunstroke, fatigue, anhidrosis, facial paralysis.

Front 129

Fen-shui (#21)
Dividing Water
GV-27

Back 129

On the upper lip at the center of vortex pilium.

Hint 129

Colic, facial paralysis, shock.

Front 130

Cheng-jiang (#22)
Receiving Saliva
CV-24

Back 130

On the lower lip at the midline, 1 cun ventral to
the rim of the lower lip.

Hint 130

Facial paralysis, phlegm, dampness, lip swelling, laryngeal hemiplegia.

Front 131

Wai-chun-yin (#26)
Outer Upper Lip
GV-26

Back 131

On the upper lip, on the midline, at the level of the ventral margin of the nostrils.

Hint 131

Indigestion, stomach cold,
Pharyngo-laryngitis, shock
swelling of lip, laryngeal hemiplegia.

Front 132

Chou-jin (#27)
Pulling Tendon

Back 132

On the upper lip, on the midline, 1 cun dorsal to
Wai Chun Yin (#26).

Hint 132

Cervical stiffness (surgical approach required to cut tendon, but can also be used as an acupuncture point).

Front 133

Kai-guan (#30)
Open Close
(ST-5)

Back 133

5 cun caudal to the corner of the mouth at the rostral border of the masseter muscle.

Hint 133

Facial paralysis, tetanus, swelling or pain of cheek/jaw, toothache.

Front 134

Bao-sai (#31)
Embrace Mandible
ST-6

Back 134

2 cun caudal to point 30, (at the level of the
medial canthus of the eye). Dorsal to the
intermediate tendon of the masseter m in the center of the muscle belly. Located in a depression when the jaw is open.

Hint 134

Facial paralysis, facial swelling, spleen deficiency.

Front 135

Tian-men (#36)
Heavenly Gate
GV-16

Back 135

At the dorsal midline, at the level of the atlantooccipital
joint, in the depression between the caudal ear bases.

Hint 135

Wind pattern, cold, tetanus encephalitis, heatstroke.

Front 136

Da-zhui (#43)
Large Vertebrae
GV-14

Back 136

Dorsal midline at the intervertebral space between C7 and T1

Hint 136

Fever cough, back pain, convulsion, immune deficiency

Front 137

Da-chang-shu
(#61)
Large Intestine
Association Point

Back 137

In the groove between the longissimus dorsi and the
iliocostalis mm. at the level of the 17th intercostal space.

Hint 137

Constipation, diarrhea, enteritis, colic, indigestion, bloat, gaseous bowel.

Front 138

Guan-yuan-shu
(#62)
Enclosed Source Qi
BL-21

Back 138

In the groove between the longissimus dorsi and the
iliocostalis thoracis mm. caudal to the last rib.

Hint 138

GI disorders, colic, constipation, enteritis, indigestion, bloat, dx for pain on lateral aspect of stifle and hind limb.

Front 139

Yao-qian (#65)
Cranial Lumbar

Back 139

Medial to Xiao Chang Shu (#63), between the transverse processes of L1 and L2, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.

Hint 139

Back pain, lumbar DJD, lumbar
paralysis

Front 140

Yao-zhong (#66)
Middle Lumbar

Back 140

Medial to Pang Guang Shu (#64), between the transverse processes of L2 and L3, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.

Hint 140

Back pain, lumbar DJD, lumbar
paralysis

Front 141

Yao-hou (#67)
Caudal Lumbar

Back 141

Between the transverse processes of L3 and L4, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.

Hint 141

Back pain, lumbar DJD, lumbar
paralysis

Front 142

Wei-duan (#83)
Tail End

Back 142

In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the
sacral-coccygeal (S5 - C1) space.

Hint 142

Hind quarter contusion, hind limb paralysis, paralysis of tail, back pain.

Front 143

Wei-gen (#84)
Tail Base
GV-2

Back 143

On the midline, in a depression at the first coccygeal vertebral space (C1 - C2).

Hint 143

Hind quarter contusion, hind limb paralysis, paralysis of tail, back pain.

Front 144

Wei-ben (#85)
Tail Vein

Back 144

On the ventral midline of the tail, 1 cun caudal to the base
of the tail on the coccygeal vein.

Hint 144

HA for anuria, hip arthritis,
gastroenteritis, acute back pain.

Front 145

Yan-zhou (#100)
Covering elbow

Back 145

In a depression 1.5 cun dorsomedial to the olecranon.

Hint 145

Shoulder muscle pain, elbow joint
pain, sprain, arthritis and swelling,
shoulder lameness
Cheng-deng (#101)
Stirrup 2 cun ventrocaudal to olecranon Same as Yan-shou (#100).

Front 146

Xiong-tang (#103)
Thoracic Vein

Back 146

Cephalic vein, cranial and dorsal to axilla, just at point where leg joins body.

Hint 146

Acute shoulder and elbow injury, Lung Heat, anhidrosis, HA.

Front 147

Zhou-shu (#104)
Elbow Association Point

Back 147

In a depression between olecranon tuber and lateral epicondyle of humerus.

Hint 147

Elbow joint pain, sprain and arthritis.

Front 148

Xi-yan (#109)
Carpus

Back 148

of the carpus, between the intermediate and third carpal bones.

Hint 148

Arthritis, injury and swelling.

Front 149

Xi-mai (#110)
Carpal Vein

Back 149

On the medial surface of the cannon bone
(metacarpal III), on the medial palmar vein, at the junction of the proximal and middle 1/3 of the cannon bone.

Hint 149

Arthritis, injury, swelling, tendinitis
and laminitis due to excess conditions, wind-heat, heat-toxin, cervical stiffness, facial paralysis, dental problems.

Front 150

Cuan-jin (#111)
Bundle of Tendons

Back 150

On the lateral surface of the cannon bone
(metacarpal III), on the lateral palmar vein, at the junction of the proximal and middle 1/3 of the cannon bone.

Hint 150

HA for arthritis, injury, swelling, tendinitis and laminitis due to excess conditions, wind-heat, heat-toxin.

Front 151

Ming-tang (#114)
Proximal Sesamoid

Back 151

On the palmar aspect of the fetlock, at the
distal extent of the fossa that lies between the medial and lateral proximal sesamoids,
distal to the ergot.

Hint 151

Pain in fetlock, heel or foot, chronic tendon problems.

Front 152

Qian-ti-tou (#116)
Thoracic Hoof Toe TH-1

Back 152

On the dorsal aspect of the foot, 2/3 to 1 cun lateral to the dorsal median line, and just proximal to the coronary band.

Hint 152

Laminitis, navicular, sore foot, colic.

Front 153

Ba-shan (#119)
Attach to Mountain
BL-54

Back 153

Midpoint between Bai-hui and greater trochanter.

Hint 153

Arthritis, contusion/sprain of hip, sciatic nerve paralysis, hip problems, rear limb lameness.

Front 154

Huan-tiao (#124)
Ring Craniad

Back 154

In the depression 2 cun cranial to the greater trochanter of the femur.

Hint 154

Hip problems including arthritis, contusion and sprain, also paralysis of
the pelvic limb.

Front 155

Huan-zhong (#125)
Ring Middle

Back 155

2 cun cranial and dorsal to the greater trochanter.

Hint 155

Hip problems including arthritis, contusion and sprain, also paralysis of
the pelvic limb.

Front 156

Huan-hou (#126)
Ring Caudad

Back 156

At the dorsal border of the caudal summit of the greater trochanter.

Hint 156

Hip problems including arthritis, contusion and sprain, also paralysis of
the pelvic limb.

Front 157

Yin-shi (#130)
Yin Market
ST-34

Back 157

In the depression dorsolateral to the patella.

Hint 157

Acute epigastric pain, stifle pain and swelling, paralysis of hindlimb, urinary hemorrhage, wei syndrome

Front 158

Hui-yang (#131)
Meeting of Yang
BL-35

Back 158

In the muscle groove between the biceps
femoris and semitendinosis mm. at its most proximal extent (2 cun craniolateral to the root of the tail).

Hint 158

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.

Front 159

Xie-qi (#132)
Evil Qi
BL-36

Back 159

In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. at the level of the anus.

Hint 159

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.

Front 160

Han-gou (#133)
Sweat Groove
BL-37

Back 160

In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to Xie Qi (#132).

Hint 160

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.

Front 161

Yang-wa (#134)
Face Up Tile
BL-38

Back 161

In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to Han Gou (#133).

Hint 161

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.

Front 162

Qian-shen (#135)
Approximate to Testicles
BL-39

Back 162

In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to Yang Wa (#134).

Hint 162

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.

Front 163

Yang-ling (#136)
Yang Grave

Back 163

In the depression 4 cun caudal to stifle joint
(caudoproximal to the lateral condyle of the tibia).

Hint 163

Immune-mediated disease, stifle pain and swelling, paralysis of hindlimb, urinary hemorrhage, wei syndrome.

Front 164

Lue-cao (#138)
Stifle ST-35

Back 164

In the depression between the lateral and middle patellar ligaments.

Hint 164

Ligament problems of stifle, arthritis.

Front 165

Shen-tang (#141)
Kidney hall

Back 165

On the medial surface of the hind limb, on the saphenous vein, 2 cun distal to Jiao
Dang (#140).

Hint 165

Anhidrosis, kidney infection,
lymphangiitis, excess conditions of hip
and lumbar area, injuries, arthritis, laminitis, swelling, orchitis, inflammation of scrotum

Front 166

Qu-chi (#143)
Pond on the curve
LIV-4

Back 166

Craniomedial aspect of hock, on common digital vein II over proximomedial talus
(tibial tarsal bone).

Hint 166

HA for excess conditions, acute arthritis, contusion and sprain, swelling, hock problems, anhidrosis.

Front 167

Hou-chan-wan (#148)
Pelvic Fetlock

Back 167

Two points on each hind leg, one on both
the median plantar and the lateral plantar veins, just proximal to the proximal
sesamoid bone.

Hint 167

HA for excess conditions of the flexor
tendons, contusion and sprain, arthritis of the fetlock joint, rear heel or foot
pain.

Front 168

Hou-ti-men (#152)
Pelvic Hoof Gate

Back 168

Two points on each hind hoof, at the
caudodorsal borders of each heel bulb, in
the depressions at the caudal corner of both the lateral cartilage and the medial cartilage.

Hint 168

HA for lamminitis and navicular.

Front 169

Hou-jiu (#153)
Central Bulb of Pelvic Hoof
KI-1

Back 169

On the plantar aspect of the hoof, on the palmar median line, just proximal to the
heel bulbs.

Hint 169

HA for lamminitis, navicular, chronic
lameness, renal failure, arthritis, wei
syndrome, male infertility, genital itching, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, pain in stifle.