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107 Cards in this Set
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GB1 Tóngzĭliáo = Pupil Crevice
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Functions: (1)Benefits eyes, eliminates Wind, & clears Heat Indications: Headache, redness/pain of eyes, failing of vision, lacrimation, deviation of eye/mouth
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GB2 Tīnghuì = Meeting of Hearing
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Functions: (1)Benefits ears, eliminates Wind, & clears Heat (2)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Deafness, tinnitus, toothache, motor impairment of TMJ, mumps, deviation of eye/mouth
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GB3 Shàngguān = Above Joint
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind & benefits ears (2)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Headache, deafness, tinnitus, diplacusis, deviation of eye/mouth, toothache
meeting point gb sj st |
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GB4 Hànyàn = Jaw Serenity
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind & clears Heat (2)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Migraine, vertigo, tinnitus, pain in outer canthus, toothache, convulsion, epilepsy - one sided headache
meeting point gb sj st gb5,6,7 all have similar functions but gb7 also benefits mouth and jaw |
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GB8 Shuàigŭ = Leading Valley
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind, benefits head, & alleviates pain (2)Harmonizes diaphragm and Stomach & alleviates vomiting (3)Treats alcohol intoxication Indications: Migraine, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsion
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GB9 Tiānchōng = Heavenly Rushing
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat from Gall Bladder Channel (2)Calms Spirit & pacifies Fright Indications: Headache, epilepsy, swelling/pain of gums, convulsion
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GB10 Fúbái = Floating White
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Functions: (1)Clears head & benefits neck region (2)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Headache, tinnitus, deafness
gb11 similar functions |
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GB12 Wángŭ = Mastoid Process
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind, benefits head, & alleviates pain (2)Calms Spirit Indications: Headache, insomnia, swelling of cheek, retroauricular pain, deviation of eye/mouth, toothache
impt - meeting gb and bl |
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GB13 Bĕnshén = Root of Spirit
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind, resolves Phlegm, & treats epilepsy Indications: Headache, insomnia, vertigo, epilepsy
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GB14 Yángbái = Yang White
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind, benefits head, & alleviates pain (2)Benefits eyes Indications: Headache in frontal region, pain of orbital ridge, eye pain, vertigo, twitching of eyelids, ptosis of eyelids, lacrimation
impt - gb yang linking and sj st li |
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GB15 Tóulínqì = Head Governor of Tears
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind, benefits head, & alleviates pain (2)Benefits nose and eyes Indications: Headache, vertigo, lacrimation, pain in outer canthus, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction
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GB16 Mùchuāng = Window of Eye
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind & alleviates pain (2)Benefits eyes Indications: Headache, vertigo, red/painful eyes, nasal obstruction
gb17, 18 similar functions, 1.5cun apart |
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GB19 Năokōng = Brain Hollow
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Functions: (1)Benefits head & alleviates pain (2)Pacifies Wind & clears sense organs Indications: Headache, stiffness of neck, vertigo, painful eyes, tinnitus, epilepsy
cerebellum - eye conditions related to occipital zone and balance |
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GB20 Fēngchí = Wind Pool
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind (2)Benefits head and eyes (3)Clears sense organs (4)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: headache, vertigo, insomnia, pain/stiffness of neck, blurred vision, glaucoma, red/painful eyes, tinnitus, convulsion, epilepsy, infantile convulsion, febrile diseases, common cold, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea
essential pt in tx of any pattern of headache in any region of head |
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GB21 Jiānjĭng = Shoulder Well
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Functions: (1)Regulates Qi, activates channel, & alleviates pain (2)Transforms and lowers Phlegm & dissipates nodules (3)Benefits breasts & expedites delivery Indications: pain/rigidity of neck, pain in shoulder/back, motor impairment of arm, insufficient lactation, mastitis, scrofula, apoplexy, difficult labor
very impt pt - mtg pt gb sj st with yang linking vessel |
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GB24 Rìyuè = Sun and Moon
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Functions: (1)Benefits Gall Bladder & spreads Liver Qi (2)Lowers Rebellious Qi & harmonizes Middle Jiao (3)Resolves Damp-Heat Indications: Pain in hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, hiccup, jaundice, mastitis
impt - front mu gb |
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GB25 Jīngmén = Capital Gate
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Functions: (1)Tonifies Kidneys & regulates Water Passages (2)Fortifies Spleen & regulates Intestines (3)Strengthens lumbar region Indications: Abdominal distension, borborygmus, diarrhea, pain in lumbar/hypochondriac regions
front mu kd |
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GB26 Dàimài = Girdling Vessel
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Functions: (1)Regulates Dai Mai & drains Dampness (2)Regulates menstruation & stops leukorrhea (3)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, abdominal pain, hernia, pain in lumbar/hypochondriac regions
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GB29 Jūliáo = Stationary Crevice
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Functions: (1)Activates channel & alleviates pain (2)Benefits hip joint Indications: Pain/numbness in thigh/lumbar region, paralysis, muscular atrophy of lower limbs
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GB30 Huántiào = Jumping Circle
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Functions: (1)Activates channel & alleviates pain (2)Benefits hip joint and leg (3)Dispels Wind-Damp Indications: pain of lumbar region/thigh, muscular atrophy of lower limbs, hemiplegia
very impt pt |
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GB31 Fēngshì = Wind Market
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind (2)Alleviates itching (3)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Pain/soreness in thigh/lumbar region, paralysis of lower limbs, beriberi, general pruritus
very impt gb32 has some similar functions |
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GB33 Xīyángguān = Knee Yang Gate
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Functions: (1)Relaxes sinews & benefits joints (2)Dispels Wind-Damp
Indications: Swelling/pain of knee, contracture of tendons in popliteal fossa, numbness of leg |
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GB34 Yánglíngquán = Yang Mound Spring
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Functions: (1)Benefits sinews and joints (2)Harmonizes Shaoyang (3)Spreads Liver Qi & benefits lateral costal region (4)Clears Liver and Gall Bladder Damp-Heat (5)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: hemiplegia, weakness/numbness/pain of lower extremities, swelling/pain of knee, beriberi, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, vomiting, jaundice, infantile convulsion
very impt pt - He sea and earth pt, meeting pt of the sinews, excellent for shoulder pain and can be used independently from st38 |
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GB35 Yángjiāo = Yang Intersection
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Functions: (1)Activates channel & alleviates pain (2)Regulates Gall Bladder Qi & calms Spirit Indications: Fullness of chest/hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy/paralysis of leg
yang linking - mostly local fnc |
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GB36 Wàiqiū = Outer Hill
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Functions: (1)Activates channel & alleviates pain (2)Clears Heat & detoxifies poison (3)Moderates acute conditions and acute pain Indications: Pain in neck/chest/thigh/hypochondriac region, rabies
xi cleft |
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GB37 Guāngmíng = Bright Light
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Functions: (1)Benefits eyes (2)Dispels Wind-Damp, activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Pain in knee, muscular atrophy/motor impairment/pain of lower extremities, blurring of vision, ophthalmalgia, night blindness, distending pain of breasts
luo point impt pt |
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GB38 Yángfŭ = Yang Assistance
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat from Gall Bladder channel (2)Harmonizes Shaoyang (3)Benefits sinews and bones (4)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: migraine, pain of outer canthus, pain in axillary region, scrofula, lumbar pain, pain in chest/hypochondriac region/lateral aspect of lower extremities, malaria
jing river and fire point |
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GB39 Xuánzhōng = Suspended Bell
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Functions: (1)Benefits sinews and bones (2)Benefits neck (3)Dispels Wind-Damp (4)Clears Gall Bladder Fire (5)Activates channel & alleviates pain Indications: Apoplexy, hemiplegia, pain of neck, abdominal distension, pain in hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy of lower limbs, spastic pain of leg, beriberi
impt pt - meeting pt of marrow |
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GB40 Qiūxū = Mound of Ruins
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi & clears Gall Bladder Heat and Damp-Heat (2)Regulates Shaoyang (3)Activates channel, alleviates pain, and benefits joints Indications: Pain in neck, swelling in axillary region, pain in hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, muscular atrophy of lower limbs, pain/swelling of external malleolus, malaria
yuan source pt |
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GB41 Zúlínqì = Foot Governor of Tears
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi (2)Clears head & benefits eyes (3)Benefits chest, lateral costal region, and breasts (4)Transforms Phlegm & dissipates nodules Indications: headache, vertigo, pain of outer canthus, scrofula, pain in hypochondriac region, distending pain of breast, irregular menstruation, pain/swelling of dorsum of foot, spastic pain of foot/toe
shu stream, wood point and confluent of dai-girdling vessel |
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GB42 Dìwŭhùi = Earth Five Meetings
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi (2)Clears Gall Bladder Heat Indications: Pain of canthus, tinnitus, distending pain of breast, swelling/pain of dorsum of foot
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GB43 Xiáxī = Clamped Stream
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & benefits head, ears, and eyes (2)Clears Damp-Heat from channel & reduces swelling Indications: Headache, dizziness/vertigo, pain of outer canthus, tinnitus, deafness, swelling of cheek, pain in hypochondriac region, distending pain of breast, febrile diseases
ying spring and water pt |
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GB44 Zúqiàoyīn = Yin Portal of Foot
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & benefits head (2)Benefits chest and lateral costal region (3)Calms Spirit Indications: Migraine, deafness, tinnitus, ophthalmalgia, dream-disturbed sleep, febrile diseases
jing well and metal pt |
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LV1 Dàdūn = Great Pile
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Functions: (1)Regulates Qi in Lower Jiao, treats Shan disorders, & alleviates pain (2)Benefits genitals & adjusts urination (3)Regulates Liver Qi & stops menstrual bleeding (4)Revives consciousness & calms spirit (5)Add: Regulates menstruation (helps regulate Chong and Ren Mai), Regulates Lower Jiao, Returns Yang Indications: Hernia, enuresis, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, epilepsy
jing well and wood pt |
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LV2 Xíngjiān = Moving Between
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Functions: (1)Clears Liver Fire (2)Spreads Liver Qi (3)Pacifies Liver Wind (4)Benefits Lower Jiao (5)Clears Heat & stops bleeding (6)Add: Cools Blood Heat Indications: pain in hypochondrium, abdominal distension, headache, dizziness/vertigo, congestion, swelling/pain of eye, deviation of mouth, hernia, painful urination, retention of urine, irregular menstruation, epilepsy, insomnia, convulsion
ying spring and fire pt |
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LV3 Tàichōng = Great Rushing
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi (2)Subdues Liver Yang & extinguishes Wind (3)Regulates menstruation (4)Nourishes Liver Blood and Liver Yin (5)Regulates Lower Jiao (6)Clears head and eyes Indications: headache, dizziness/vertigo, insomnia, congestion, swelling/pain of eye, depression, infantile convulsion, deviation of mouth, pain in hypochondriac region, uterine bleeding, hernia, enuresis, retention of urine, epilepsy, pain in anterior aspect of medial malleolus
shu stream earth yuan heavenly star - very impt pt |
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LV4 Zhōngfēng = Middle Mound
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi & regulates Lower Jiao (2)Clears Liver Channel Stagnant Heat Indications: hernia, pain in external genitals, nocturnal emission, retention of urine, distending pain in hypochondrium
jing river and metal pt |
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LV5 Lĭgōu = Woodworm Canal
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver, regulates Qi, & benefits genitals (2)Clears Dampness and Heat from Lower Jiao (3)Regulates Menstruation (4)Treats Plum-pit Qi Indications: retention of urine, enuresis, hernia, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, weakness/atrophy of legs
luo connecting |
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LV6 Zhōngdū = Central Metropolis
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi & regulates Lower Jiao (2)Regulates Blood (3)Drains Damp Indications: abdominal pain, hypochondriac pain, diarrhea, hernia, uterine bleeding, prolonged lochia
xi cleft but not a huge pt |
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LV8 Qūquán = Spring at Crook
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Functions: (1)Clears Damp-Heat from Lower Jiao (2)Benefits genitals (3)Invigorates Blood & benefits Uterus (4)Nourishes (LV) Blood and (LV) Yin (5)Add: Benefits urinary bladder, Relaxes sinews & invigorates Channels Indications: prolapse of uterus, lower abdominal pain, retention of urine, nocturnal emission, pain in external genitals, pruritus vulvae, pain in medial aspect of knee/thigh
he sea and water pt - best pt for damp heat liv channel |
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LV13 Zhāngmén = Screen Gate
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Functions: (1)Harmonizes Liver and Spleen (2)Regulates Middle and Lower Jiao (3)Fortifies Spleen (4)Spreads Liver & regulates Qi (5)Promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi, Quickens Blood & transforms Stasis, Relieves Food Stagnation; Use Moxa to warm Spleen, good for Wood invading Earth; Mal-absorption problems, moves Stag./Damp; Is also called “Chapter Gate” helps thru Life transitions Indications: abdominal distension, borborygmus, pain in hypochondriac region, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion
v impt pt - front mu sp |
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LV14 Qīmén = Cycle Gate
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Functions: (1)Spreads Liver & regulates Qi (2)Invigorates Blood & disperses masses (3)Harmonizes Liver and Stomach (4)Add: Upper/Middle Jiao, not Lower Indications: hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, hiccup, acid regurgitation, mastitis, depression, febrile diseases
front mu liv |
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REN2 Qūgŭ = Crooked Bone
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Functions: (1)Benefits urination (2)Regulates Lower Jiao (3)Warms and invigorates Kidneys Indications: retention/dribbling of urine, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, hernia
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REN3 Zhōngjí = Central Pole
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Functions: (1)Benefits Bladder, regulates Qi transformation, & drains Damp-Heat (2)Drains Dampness & treats leukorrhea (3)Fortifies Kidneys (4)Benefits Uterus & regulates menstruation (5)Dispels Stagnation & benefits Lower Jiao (6)Add: Warms Blood Chamber/Palace of Jing; Opens up, drains Excess Indications: enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, frequent urination, retention of urine, pain in lower abdomen, prolapse of uterus, vaginitis
front mu bl |
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REN4 Guānyuán = Origin Gate
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Functions: (1)Fortifies Yuanqi & benefits Jing (2)Tonifies and nourishes Kidneys (3)Warms and fortifies Spleen (4)Regulates Small Intestine (5)Restores Collapse (6)Benefits Uterus and assists conception (7)Regulates Lower Jiao & benefits Bladder (8)Add: Supplements Qi & restores Yang, Warms Blood Chamber/Palace of Jing Indications: enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, retention of urine, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, lower abdomen pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, flaccid type apoplexy
front mu si, meets with sp/kd/liv |
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REN5 Shímén = Stone Gate
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Functions: (1)Moves and benefits Water Passages (treats vaginal discharge) (2)Regulates Qi & alleviates pain (3)Regulates Uterus
front mu sj - not much |
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REN6 Qìhăi = Sea of Qì
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Functions: (1)Fosters Yuan qi (2)Tonifies Qi (3)Tonifies Kidneys & fortifies Yang (4)Rescues collapse of Yang (5)Regulates Qi & harmonizes Blood (6)Add: Treats menstrual diseases & vaginal discharge; Activates Pre-Heaven Qi lodged in Kidneys, tonifies and moves Indications: abdominal pain, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, edema, diarrhea, dysentery, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, constipation, flaccid type apoplexy, asthma
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REN8 Shénquè = Spirit Tower Gate
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Functions: (1)Warms Yang & rescues Collapse (2)Warms and harmonizes Intestines (3)Add: Strengthens the transforming/transporting function of Spleen
moxa |
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REN9 Shuĭfēn = Water Divide
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Functions: (1)Regulates Water Passages & treats edema (2)Harmonizes Intestines & dispels accumulation (3)Add: Moves fluids, a little bit tonifying, separating/processing fluids Indications: abdominal pain, borborygmus, edema, retention of urine, diarrhea
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REN10 Xiàwăn = Lower Venter
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Functions: (1)Harmonizes Stomach & regulates Qi (2)Dispels food stagnation (3)Add: Assists movement and transformation in Stomach and Intestines; more for Excess type Indications: epigastric pain, abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea
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REN12 Zhōngwăn = Central Venter
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Functions: (1)Harmonizes Middle Jiao & descends Rebellion (2)Tonifies Stomach & fortifies Spleen (3)Regulates Qi & alleviates pain (4)Add: Harmonizes Stomach, fortifies SP and transforms Damp, is more for Deficiency Indications: stomachache, abdominal distension, borborygmus, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia
front mu st - impt |
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REN13 Shàngwăn = Upper Venter
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Functions: (1)Harmonizes Stomach & regulates Qi (2)Descends Rebellion & alleviates vomiting (3)Regulates Heart (4)Add: Transforms Phlegm Turbidity, Calms Heart and Spirit, More for Excess than Deficiency Indications: stomachache, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, epilepsy, insomnia
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REN14 Jùquè = Great Tower Gate
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Functions: (1)Regulates Heart & alleviates pain (2)Descends Lung Qi & unbinds chest (3)Transforms Phlegm & calms Spirit (4)Harmonizes Stomach & descends Rebellion (5)Add: Clears Heart & calms Spirit, benefits diaphragm, helps bring back sense of fulfillment/abundance Indications: pain in cardiac region/chest, nausea, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, palpitations
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REN15 Jiūwéi = Turtledove Tail
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Functions: (1)Regulates Heart & calms Spirit (2)Descends Lung Qi & unbinds chest Indications: pain in cardiac region/chest, nausea, mental disorders, epilepsy
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REN17 Shānzhōng = Chest Center
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Functions: (1)Regulates Qi & unbinds chest (2)Benefits Zong Qi (3)Descends Rebellion of Lung and Stomach (4)Benefits breasts & promotes lactation (5)Add: Expands chest & relaxes diaphragm, Tonifies Zong Qi, Local point for breast issues; sadness, depression, anxiety Indications: asthma, pain/fullness in chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing
front mu pc |
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REN18 Yùtáng = Jade Hall
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Functions: (1)Unbinds chest (2)Regulates and descends Qi Indications: pain in chest, cough, asthma, vomiting
19, 20, 21 similar functions |
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REN22 Tiāntú = Heavenly Chimney
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Functions: (1)Descends Rebellious Qi & alleviates cough and wheezing (2)Benefits throat and voice (3)Add: Diffuses Lungs & transforms Phlegm, Helps increase capacity to express self; opens throat Indications: asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccup, sudden hoarseness of voice, difficulty swallowing, goiter
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REN23 Liánquán = Ridge Spring
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Functions: (1)Benefits tongue (2)Descends Qi & alleviates cough Indications: swelling/pain of subglossal region, salivation with glossoplegia, aphasia with stiffness of tongue by apoplexy, sudden hoarseness of voice, difficulty swallowing
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REN24 Chéngjiāng = Fluid Container
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Functions: (1)Extinguishes Wind & benefits face (2)Regulates Ren Mai (3)Add: Dispels Wind, invigorates collaterals & disperses swelling; Master Tung’s Points – point is used for neck pain Indications: facial puffiness, swelling of gums, toothache, salivation, mental disorders, deviation of eyes/mouth
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DU2 Yāoshū = Lumbar Shu
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Functions: (1)Benefits lumbar region and legs (strengthens lower back and knees) (2)Dispels Wind-Damp (3)Add: Extinguishes Wind (Internal) Indications: irregular menstruation, pain/stiffness of lower back, hemorrhoids, muscular atrophy of lower extremities, epilepsy
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DU3 Yāoyángguān = Lumbar Yang Pass
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Functions: (1)Dispels Wind-Damp (2)Benefits lumbar region and legs (3)Regulates Lower Jiao (4)Add: Warms Blood Chamber and Palace of Jing, Dispels Wind-Damp in Lower Jiao (Moxa), Is more dispersing than Du-4 Indications: irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain in lumbosacral region, muscular atrophy/motor impairment/pain/numbness of lower extremities
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DU4 Mìngmén = Life Gate
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat (2)Regulates Du Mai (3)Tonifies Kidneys (4)Benefits lumbar spine (5)Add: Nourishes Yuan Qi, strengthens Kidneys, & benefits Jing. Strengthens lower back and knees esp from Yang Deficiency. Is very tonifying, for infertility, sexual issues, Cold in Uterus or lower abdomen; strengthens Yang especially Kd/Sp Yang Indications: stiffness of back, lumbago, impotence, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, diarrhea, indigestion, leukorrhea
very impt pt |
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DU6 Jĭzhōng = Center of Spine
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Functions: (1)Fortifies Spleen & drains Damp (2)Benefits spine Indications: pain in epigastric region, diarrhea, jaundice, epilepsy, stiffness/pain of back
level of sp shu |
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DU7 Zhōngshū = Central Pivot
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Functions: (1)Benefits spine (2)Benefits Middle Jiao Indications: pain in epigastric region, low back pain, stiffness of back
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DU8 Jīnsūo = Sinew Contraction
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Functions: (1)Soothes Liver, pacifies Wind, & relieves spasm (2)Calms Spirit (3)Add: Relaxes sinews & eliminates Interior Wind. Strengthens lumbar spine Indications: epilepsy, stiffness of back, gastric pain
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DU9 Zhìyáng = Reaching Yang
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Functions: (1)Fortifies Spleen, drains Dampness, & regulates Middle Jiao (2)Treats jaundice (3)Unbinds chest (4)Add: Expands chest and diaphragm, Transforms Damp-Heat; Is level with diaphragm, border between middle and upper jiao; best point to treat jaundice Indications: jaundice, cough, asthma, stiffness of back, pain in chest/back
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DU10 Língtái = Spirit Tower
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Functions: (1)Alleviates cough and wheezing (2)Clears Heat & detoxifies poison Indications: cough, asthma, furuncles, back pain, neck rigidity
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DU11 Shéndào = Spirit Pathway
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Functions: (1)Tonifies Heart and Lungs & calms Spirit (2)Clears Heat & pacifies Wind Indications: poor memory, anxiety, palpitations, pain/stiffness of back, cough, cardiac pain
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DU12 Shēnzhù = Body Pillar
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat from Heart and Lungs (2)Calms Spirit (3)Pacifies Wind Indications: cough, asthma, epilepsy, pain/stiffness of back, furuncles
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DU13 Táodào = Way of Happiness
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & treats malaria (2)Regulates Governing vessel (3)Add: Releases Exterior conditions, malaria, Clears Lung Heat, Regulates Shaoyang Stage, Calms Spirit Indications: stiffness of back, headache, malaria, febrile diseases
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DU14 Dàzhuī = Great Hammer
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Functions: (1)Expels Wind & firms Exterior (2)Clears Heat (3)Tonifies Deficiency (4)Pacifies Wind (5)Treats malaria (6)Add: Relieves Exterior Conditions, Opens Yang, Clears brain & calms Spirit, Clears Lung Heat, Clears Blood Heat Indications: neck pain/rigidity, malaria, febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon fever, cough, asthma, common cold, back stiffness
very impt pt |
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DU15 Yămén = Mute’s Gate
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Functions: (1)Benefits tongue & treats muteness (2)Eliminates Wind (3)Benefits neck and spine Indications: mental disorders, epilepsy, deafness and mute, sudden hoarseness of voice, apoplexy, stiffness of tongue/aphasia, occipital headache, neck rigidity
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DU16 Fēngfŭ = Wind Mansion
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind (2)Calms Spirit (3)Nourishes Sea of Marrow & benefits head and neck (4)Add: Clears brain, brings Yang Qi to head Indications: headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post apoplexy aphasia, hemiplegia, mental disorders
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DU19 Hòudĭng = Behind Vertex
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind & alleviates pain (2)Calms Spirit Indications: headache, vertigo, mania, epilepsy
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DU20 Băihuì = Hundred Meetings
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Functions: (1)Pacifies (LV) Wind & subdues (LV) Yang (2)Raises Yang (fallen Yang qi) & counters prolapse (3)Benefits brain & calms Spirit (4)Nourishes Sea of Marrow (5)Benefits head and (clears) sense organs (6)Add: “Elevator Point” Indications: headache, vertigo, tinnitus, nasal obstruction, aphasia by apoplexy, coma, mental disorders, prolapse of rectum/uterus
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DU22 Xìnhuì = Fontanelle Meeting
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Functions: (1)Benefits nose (2)Eliminates Wind & benefits head Indications: headache, blurring of vision, rhinorrhea, infantile convulsion
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DU23 Shàngxīng = Upper Star
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Functions: (1)Benefits nose and eyes (2)Calms Spirit (3)Eliminates Wind, benefits head and face, & dispels swelling (4)Add: Disperses Wind-Heat conditions (prick to bleed), Clears nose, Helps you connect with “your direction”; Is also called Mingtang = “See Clearly" and Shenteng = "Spirit Hall" Indications: headache, ophthalmalgia, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, mental disorders
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DU24 Shéntíng = Spirit Courtyard
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Functions: (1)Benefits brain & calms Spirit (2)Eliminates Wind & benefits head (3)Benefits nose and eyes (4)Add: Calms Liver & extinguishes Wind (internal)Indications: epilepsy, anxiety, palpitation, insomnia, headache, vertigo, rhinorrhea
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DU25 Sùliáo = White Crevice
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Functions: (1)Benefits nose Indications: loss of consciousness, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, rosacea
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DU26 Shŭigōu = Water Trough
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Functions: (1)Restores consciousness & calms Spirit (2)Benefits face and nose & expels Wind (3)Benefits spine & treats acute lumbar sprain Indications: mental disorders, epilepsy, hysteria, infantile convulsion, coma, apoplexy-faint, trismus, deviation of mouth/eyes, puffiness of face, pain/stiffness of lower back
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Tàiyáng = Supreme Yang
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Functions: (1)Eliminates Wind & clears Heat (2)Clears head & brightens eyes (3)Reduces pain Indications: headache, migraine, dizziness, toothache, trigeminal neuralgia, eye diseases, conjunctivitis, dimness of vision, redness/swelling of eyes, eye pain, deviation of eye/mouth, Bell’s Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia
very impt pt |
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Yìntáng = Hall of Impression
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Functions: (1)Calms Shen & reduces pain (2)Benefits nose (3)Expels Internal Wind (4)Add: Calms spirit, helps focus and concentration Indications: agitation, restlessness, anxiety, stress, headache, head heaviness, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, infantile convulsion, frontal headaches, insomnia, dizziness, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, hypertension, pain of face, eye disorders
very impt pt |
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Ĕrjiān = Tip of Ear
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & reduces swelling (2)Benefits eyes and throat (3)Add: Bleeding good for treating high blood pressure, high fever in children (+LI-11, Lu-1/2, Lu-11) Indications: redness/swelling/pain of eyes, febrile disease, fever, cloudy urine, pain/swelling of throat, mumps
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Yúyāo = Fish Waist
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Functions: (1)Benefits eyes 2) Relaxes sinews and alleviates pain (2)Add: (+ GB-14 for deviation of eye from stroke) Indications: pain in supraorbital region, eyelid twitching, glaucoma, ptosis of eyelid, redness/swelling/pain of eyes
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Sìshéncōng = Four Alert Spirit
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Functions: (1)Calms Spirit (2)Expels Wind (3)Add: To strengthen – towards Băihuì, to reduce/sedate outward Indications: agitation, anxiety, headache, vertigo, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy
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Bítōng = Penetrating Nose
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Functions: (1)Benefits nose Indications: rhinitis, nasal obstruction, sinus obstruction, nasal boils
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Ānmián = Peaceful Sleep
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Functions: (1)Calms Spirit (2)Add: Empirical point for insomnia Indications: insomnia, vertigo, dizziness, headache, palpitations, mental disorders, neck stiffness
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Dìngchuān = Calm Breathing
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Functions: (1)calms dyspnoea and wheezing and stops cough Indications: asthma, cough, dyspnea, neck rigidity, pain in shoulder/back, rubella, urticaria
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Huá Túo jiā jĭ = Hua Tuo’s Paravertebral Points
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Functions: (1)Regulates and harmonizes the 5 yang and 6 fu & alleviates pain
Indications: t1-4 - LU and up limb, t4-7 - HR, t7-10 - LV and GB, t10-12 - SP/ST, L1-2 - KD, L3-5 - BL LI SI uterus and low limb, C1-7 neck, pain and good for herpes zoster at level of affected nerve. impt |
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Băiláo = Hundred Taxations
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Functions: (1)Transform Phlegm & dissipates nodules 2) stops cough and calms dyspnoea Indications: scrofula, cough, asthma, whooping cough, neck rigidity, coughing up phlegm
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Wèiguănxiàshū = Stomach Controller Lower Shu
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & generates fluids (2)Add: Diabetes point Indications: diabetes, vomiting, abdominal pain, pain in chest/hypochondriac region
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Yāoyăn = Lumbar Eyes
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Functions: (1)Strengthens Kidneys , benefits lumbar region Indications: lumbar pain, frequent urination, irregular menstruation
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Zĭgōng = Child Palace Point
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Functions: (1)Regulate menses and alleviates pain (2)Raise and regulate Qi (3)Add: Uterus Point
Indications: prolapse of uterus, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, infertility |
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Jiānqián = Front of Shoulder
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Functions: (1)activates qi and blood and Benefits shoulder
Indications: pain in shoulder/arm, paralysis of upper extremities |
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Shíxuān = Ten Diffusions
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Functions: (1)opens the portals and Revives consciousness, drains Heat pacifies wind Indications: apoplexy, coma, epilepsy, high fever, acute tonsillitis, convulsion, numbness of finger tips, sunstroke/heat stroke
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Sìfèng = Four Seams
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Functions: (1)Strengthens Spleen and dissipates accumulation
Indications: malnutrition and indigestion in children, whooping cough |
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Bāxié = Eight Evils
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Functions: (1)Clear Heat & dissipates swelling
Indications: excessive Heat, finger numbness, spasm/contracture of fingers, redness/swelling of dorsum of hand, finger/hand/wrist problems, arthritis (osteoor rheumatoid) |
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Luòzhĕn = Stiff Neck
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Functions: (1)Invigorates Qi and Blood in neck (2)Add: Empirical point for acute stiff neck/neck painIndications: sore neck, pain in shoulder/arm
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Yāotòngxué = Lumbar Pain Point
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Functions: (1)Invigorates Qi and Blood in lumbar area
Indications: acute lumbar sprain |
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Èrbái = Two Whites
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Functions:: treats prolapse of rectum and hemorrhoids.
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Xīyăn = Knee Eyes
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Functions: (1)Dispels Wind-Damp, reduces swelling and alleviates pain (2)Add: For joint pain, ligament/tendon issues
Indications: knee pain, swelling of knee, arthritis, Bi syndrome, any knee problem due to stagnation, weakness of lower extremities |
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Lánwĕixué = Appendix Point
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Functions: (1)Activates qi and blood and Clears Heat and Poison from Large Intestine (2)Add: Empirical point for appendix
Indications: acute and chronic appendicitis, indigestion, paralysis of lower extremities |
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Hèdĭng = Crane’s Summit
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Functions: (1)activates Qi and Blood & benefits knee
Indications: knee pain, weakness of foot/leg, paralysis |
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Dănnángxué = Gallbladder Point
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & drains Dampness
Indications: acute and chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, biliary ascariasis, muscular atrophy/numbness of lower extremities |
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Bāfēng = Eight Winds
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Functions: (1)Clears Heat & dissipates swelling (2)Add: Gets rid of pathogens
Indications: beriberi, toe pain, redness/swelling of dorsum of foot |
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sanjiaojiu - triangle moxibustion |
Functions: (1) regulates qi and alleviates pain (2) stops diarrhea |
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tituo - lift and support |
Funtions: (1) raises and regulates qi indications - one of the primary pt for uterine prolapse |
