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66 Cards in this Set
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Actions: bu yin, clear heat, descend yang counterflow, calm shen, revive consciousness
Indications: loss of consciousness, lumbar, pain/contracture foot, h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, sore throat, tidal fever, 5 palm heat, epilepsy, anxiety, rage, insomnia, infantile convulsions |
KD 1
Yong Guan Wood element pnt Sedation pnt Jing well pnt Entry pnt |
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clears Liver fire cools Blood subdues Liver Yang calms internal Wind spreads Liver Qi clears the Lower Jiao Indications: headache red/painful eyes lacrimation decreased visual acuity febrile disease hypochondriac pain/distention lower abdominal pain difficult urination (UTI) Notes:The most powerful point to clear Liver heat. can also use for: menstrual cramps (with heat) |
LVR2 – Xingjian – Moving Between
Ying-Spring (Fire) |
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regulates Bladder clears damp heat regulates menses benefits the uterus tonifies Kidney benefits lower Jiao Indications: urinary retention, dribbling, or frequency enuresis UTI hernia seminal/nocturnal emissions luekorrhea uterine bleeding uterine prolapse irregular menstruation dysmenorrhea genital itching lower abdominal/lower back pain |
Ren3 – Zhongji – Middle Extremity
Front-Mu Point of the Urinary Bladder Meeting Point of Ren, LVR, SP, & KD (ST, GB, UB, LI, SI, & SJ) |
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Actions: Bu KD, warm yang, benefit jing, open mai, benefit low back
Indications: impotence, seminal emissions, irregular menses, leukorrhea, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, fatigue, lassitude, cold sensation in body, ab pain, low back pain/stiffness |
DU 4
Ming Men |
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Actions: clear heat, dispel wind, benefit ears, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, ottorrhea, t/a, tmj, mumps, deviation eye/mouth |
GB 2
TIng Hui |
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Bu Qi, Xue, Yin, Yang, & Jing calm the Shen benefits the KD & uterus warms the lower jiao regulates the lower jiao benefits the bladder Indications: lower back pain rectal prolapse diarrhea wind stroke fatigue/exhaustion/lethargy tidal fever urinary retention/frequency enuresis hernia genital pain infertility amenorrhea/dysmenorrhea irregular menstruaiton postpartum hemorrhage leukorrhea lower abdominal pain |
Ren4 – Guanyuan – Source Gate
Front-Mu Point of the Small Intestine Meeting Point of Ren, LVR, SP, & KD |
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Actions: Bu SP, drain damp, benefit spine
Indications: Ab fullness/bloating/pain, diarrhea, jaundice, anorexia, middle to low back pain/stiffness, epilepsy |
DU 6
Ji Zhong |
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Actions:
spreads Liver Qi clears heat calms Shen tonifies Liver Yin subdues Yang calms internal wind clears Lower Jiao regulates menses Indications: epilepsy childhood convulations seminal emissions foot pain headache red/painful eyes blurry vision vertigo insomnia hypochondriac pain/fullness jaundice depression mania irregular menstruation uterine bleeding hernia lower abdominal/back pain enuresis urinary retention |
LVR3 – Taichong – Great Surge
Shu-Stream (Earth) Yuan Source |
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Actions: Bu LU, descend LU qi, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, TB, hemoptysis, pain/stiffness of neck/shoulder |
UB 42
Po Hu LU outer shu |
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Actions: soothe LV, calm wind, relax sinews, supplement SP/KD, calm shen
Indications: ab/back pain, jaundice, mania, epilepsy |
DU 8
Jin Suo |
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tonifies Qi, Yang & Jing benefits the Kidney regulates Qi harmonizes Blood Indications: fatigue/exhaustion/lethargy dizziness loss of consciousness impotence seminal emissions irregular menstruation amenorrhea dysmenorrhea uterine bleeding leukorrhea diarrhea/constipation enuresis lower abdominal/back pain |
Ren6 – Qihai – Sea of Qi
connects to a deep level of the Body's Qi (An Energetic Center) |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit ears, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, febrile disease, red eyes, sore throat, deafness, tinnitus, dizzy, elbow/arm pain, pain/ROM hand/fingers |
SJ 3
Zhong Zhu Shu stream pnt Wood element pnt Tonification pnt |
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spreads Liver Qi regulates menses clears damp heat Indications: irregular menstruation dysmenorrhea leukorrhea vaginal itching urinary retention enuresis hernia hypochondriac pain plumb-pit Qi leg pain/weakness Note: major female repro point |
LVR5 – Ligou – Woodworm/Gourd Ditch
Luo Connecting Point |
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warms Yang tonifies Qi tonifies Spleen harmonizes the Intestines Indications: abdominal pain diarrhea borborygmus fatigue wind stroke loss of consciousness (cold pain in the abdomen) |
Ren8 – Shenque – Spirit Palace/Gate
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Actions: bu LU, clear heat, calm wind, calm shen
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, mania, epilepsy, carbuncles, back pain/stiffness |
DU 12
Shen Zhu |
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Actions: clear heat, cool xue, harm ST, stop vomiting, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: febrile disease, agitation, irritability, palpitations, cardiac pain, ST ache, vomiting, tremor hand/arm, pain elbow/arm |
PC 3
Qu Ze He Sea Point Water Element Point |
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Actions: clear heat, transform fluids, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: thirst, malaria, febrile disease, deafness, pain shoulder/arm/wrist |
SJ 4
Yang Chi Yuan source pnt |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, release exterior, clear/reg yang, calm shen
Indications: febrile disease, shi heat, afternoon fever, steaming bone, malaria, common cold, asthma, pain/stiffness neck/back epilepsy, agitation |
DU 14
Da Shui Meeting pnt DU LI SI SJ GB ST UB (all yang mai) |
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Actions: clear empty heat, bu KD, reg low jiao, benefit uterus
Indications: sore throat, hemoptysis, tidal fever, thirst, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, genital itching, uterine prolapse, infertility, irregular menstruation, pain/swelling foot |
KD 2
Ran Gu Ying spring pnt Fire element pnt |
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nourishes Liver Blood relaxes the sinews clears damp heat from the Lower Jiao Indications: lower abdominal pain uterine prolapse swelling, itching, & pain of genitals urinary retention UTI seminal emissions headache diarrhea knee pain and swelling Notes: Tonifies and moves the Liver. The best point on the body for Liver Blood Xu. An important point for female reproductive issues. Helps deal with improper flow of Liver Qi. |
LVR8 – Quguan – Spring at the Bend
He-Sea (Water) |
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Actions: dispel wind, calm shen, benefit brain
Indications: h/a, cloudy head, dizziness, blurry vision, epistaxis, sore throat, aphasia, hemiplagia, wind stroke, neck pain/stiffness, mental disorder |
DU 16
Feng Fu Meeting pnt DU Yang Wei Mai Sea of Marrow Window of Sky Point |
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harmonizes middle Jiao descends Qi tonifies SP/ST resolves dampness Indications: dizziness pallor abdominal distention/pain indigestion borborygmus nausea/vomiting reflux anorexia diarrhea dysentery jaundice insomnia weakness/fatigue |
Ren12 – Zhongwan – Middle Duct
Front-Mu Point of the Stomach Influential point of the Fu Organs Meeting Point of Ren, SI, SJ, & ST |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, release exterior, clear head, subdue yang, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: febrile disease, latent heat patterns, c/f, h/a, deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, red eyes, neck pain, constipation, pain/ROM shoulder/arm/elbow/hand, hand tremor |
SJ 5
Wei Guan Luo connecting pnt Master pnt Yang Wei |
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harmonizes ST descends Qi Indications: nausea/vomiting barfolosis of the blow-hole reflux belching abdominal pain/distention epigastric pain/distention borborygmus diarrhea epilepsy insomnia (due to food stasis) |
Ren13 – Shangwan – Upper Duct
Meeting Point of Ren, ST, & SI |
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Actions: clear heat, cool xue, open chest, reg qi, calm shen
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitation, vomiting, hemoptysis, epistaxis, agitation, insomnia, epilepsy |
PC 4
Xi Men Xi Cleft Point |
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Actions: calm wind, subdue yang, raise yang, uplift qi, benefit brain, calm shen
Indications: h/a, sinus congestion, dizzy, tinnitus, hemiplagia, aphasia, mental disorders, coma, hemorrhoids, uterine prolapse |
DU 20
Bai Hui Meeting pnt DU UB GB SJ LV Sea of Marrow |
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regulates Heart opens the chest transforms Phlegm calms Shen regulates Stomach descends Qi Indications: cardiac/chest pain palpitations agitation mania depression mental disorders nausea/vomiting/reflux indigestion difficulty swallowing epilepsy |
Ren14 – Juque – Great Gate Tower
Front-Mu of the Heart |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, release exterior, invigorate qi, reg intestines, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, hypochondriac pain, febrile disease, sudden loss of voice, constipation, vomiting, pain shoulder/upper back/arm |
SJ 6
Zhi Gou Jing river pnt Fire element pnt Horary pnt |
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Actions: Bu HT/LU/KD/SP/ST, calm shen, bu yin, clear heat, bu qi, support jing
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, hemoptysis, TB, poor memory, palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, seminal emissions, impotence, dizziness, pain/stiffness of neck/shoulder |
UB 43
Gao Huang Shu PC outer shu |
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Actions: bu KD qi/yin/yang, benefit jing, root qi, anchor yang, clear heat, benefit low back, reg uterus
Indications: frequent urination, pain/weakness low back/knees/ankle, h/a, dizziness, deafness/tinnitus, sore throat, t/a, hemoptysis, cough, asthma, dyspnea, fatigue, insomnia, seminal emissions, impotence, irregular menstruation |
KD 3
Tai Xi Yuan source pnt Shu stream pnt Earth element pnt |
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Actions: eliminate wind, clear head, calm shen
Indications: h/a, dizzy, epilepsy, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, mania, nasal discharge |
DU 24
Shen Ting Meeting pnt DU UB ST Traditionally CI moxa |
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regulates Qi opens the chest descends Qi benefits the diaphragm tonifies Qi calms Shen Indications: asthma dyspnea pain/fullness in chest palpitations hiccups indigestion difficulty swallowing insufficient lactation anxiety emotional imbalance Notes: Point is also known as Shang Qi Hai (Upper Sea of Qi). Good for any kind of HT or LU condition. A major Shen calming point (acute sxs) Use intradermal needles with indirect moxa to tonify point. Great point for chest constriction. |
Ren17 – Tanzhong – Chest Center
Front-Mu of the Pericardium Influential Point of Qi - Sea of Qi Point Meeting Point of Ren, SP, KD, SI, & SJ |
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spread Liver Qi tonifies Spleen regulates middle and lower Jiaos harmonizes Liver and Spleen Indications: abdominal distention/pain borborygmus gas diarrhea nausea/vomiting indigestion hypochondriac pain/fullness |
LVR13 – Zhangmen – Chapter/Completion Gate
Front Mu of the Spleen Influential Point of the Zang Organs Meeting Point of LVR & GB & SP |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, open head, alleviate pain, calm shen
Indications: h/a, t/a, hemiplagia, facial swelling, deviation eye/mouth, insomnia |
GB 12
Wan Gu Meeting pnt GB UB |
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spreads Liver Qi invigorates Blood harmonizes the LVR & ST/SP Indications: hypochondriac pain/fullness chest pain hiccups reflux nausea/vomiting mastitis febrile disease jaundice mental depression |
LVR14 – Qimen – Cycle Gate
Front Mu of the Liver Meeting Point of LVR, SP, & Yin Wei Exit Point |
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Actions: clear heat, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, sudden loss of voice, tooth ache, febrile disease, hypochondriac pain, pain hand/arm |
SJ 8
San Yang Luo Meeting pnt SJ LI SI |
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Actions: open chest, reg qi/HT, calm shen, harm ST, descend qi, clear heat, transform phlegm
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, chest congestion/oppression, SOB, hypochondriac pain, n/v, hiccups, reflux, epigastric pain, anorexia, malaria, febrile disease, irritable/agitation, insomnia, mental disorder, epilepsy, pain elbow/arm/wrist |
PC 6
Nei Guan Luo Connecting Point Master Point Yin Wei Mai |
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descends Qi alleviates cough clears heat benefits the throat Indications: cough asthma sore/dry throat phlegm accumulation in throat hiccups sudden loss of voice difficulty swallowing goiter Notes: Good for the cough that has a tickle at the back of the throat. Use stick moxa. Intradermals are good for a chronic cough or a cough at the end of the cold. |
Ren22 – Tiantu – Celestial Chimney
Meeting Point of Ren & Yin Wei Mai Window of the Sky Point |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit eyes
Indications: frontal h/a, red/painful eyes, lacrimation, dizziness, vertigo, epilepsy, twitching/tosis eyelids |
GB 14
Yang Bai Meeting pnt GB SJ ST LI yang wei |
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Actions: open chest, reg qi, bu HT, calm shen, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, chest pain/congestion, palpitations, insomnia, emotional disharmony |
UB 44
Shen Tang HT outer shu |
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Actions: transform phlegm, dissipate nodules, clear heat, calm shen, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: cough, phlegm, scrofula, goiter, one sided h/a, migraine, epilepsy, mania, pain/numbness arm/neck/shoulder |
SJ 10
Tian Jing He sea pnt Earth element pnt Sedation pnt |
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Actions: clear heat, calm shen, open chest, harm ST
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, chest congestion, hypochondriac pain, ST ache, n/v, hemoptysis, febrile disease, excima, irritability, insomnia, mental disorders, epilepsy, convulsions, foul breath, pain hand/wrist/forearm |
PC 7
Da Ling Yuan Source Point Shu Stream Point Earth Element Point Sedation Point |
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tonifies KD, benefits lower back, anchors Qi, strengthens the Shen/Zhi (will), benefits Jing & Shen (according to one text, source unknown) Indications: cough/asthma/dyspnea, hemoptosis, constipation, palpitations, dementia, mania, fear, depression, lower back pain, heel pain |
KD4 – Dazhong – Great Bell
Luo Connecting Point |
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Actions: clear heat, cool xue, calm shen, harm ST
Indications: febrile disease, wind stroke, hypertension, epilepsy, mania, mental disorders, cardiac pain, mouth ulcers, foul breath, gastritis, n/v, hemoptysis, epistaxis, excima, fungal infection hand/foot |
PC 8
Lao Gong Ying Spring point Fire element point Horary point Exit point |
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Actions: reg LV qi, harmonize mid jiao
Indications: chest distension/fullness/pain, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain |
UB 47
Hun Men LV outer shu |
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Actions: clear heat/head, expel wind, subdue yang, benefit eyes/ears, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, vertigo, hypertension, blurry vision, red/painful eyes, decrease visual acuity, glaucoma, tinnitus, deafness, ear congestion, febrile disease, common cold, c/f, sinus congestion/discharge, epistaxis, urticaria (hives), hemiplagia, tics/tremors, convulsions, epilepsy, insomnia, stiffness/pain neck/shoulder/upper back |
GB 20
Feng Shi Meeting pnt GB SJ yang wei yang qiao |
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opens lower Jiao, regulates the menses Indications: irregular menstruation, amenorhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence, blurry vision |
KD5 – Shuiquan – Water Spring
Xi-Cleft Point |
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Actions: open mai, clear wind damp, alleviate pain, open chest, reg qi
Indications: pain/stiffness neck/shoulder, chest oppression |
SJ 15
Tian Liao Meeting pnt SJ GB Yang Wei |
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Actions: bu SP, resolve damp heat
Indications: ab distension.fullness, slippery diarrhea, indigestion, borborygmus, vomiting |
UB 49
Yi She SP outer shu |
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tonifies Yin, clears heat, tonifies KD, regulates lower Jiao, opens chest, benefits the throat, invigorates the Yin Qiao Mai, calms Shen Indications: tidal fever, insomnia, foot/leg cramping/pain or weakness, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, infertility, genital itching, sudden erection, uterine prolapse, frequent urination, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, constipation, red/painful eyes, sore throat |
KD6 – Zhaohai – Shining Sea
Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai |
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Actions: invigorates qi, benefits LV/GB, harmonize middle jiao, clear damp heat
Indications: hypochondriac pain, epigastric pain/distension, n/v, reflux, hiccoughs, hepatitis, jaundice, gall stones, mastitis |
GB 24
Ri Yue Meeting pnt GB SP |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit ears, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear congestion/pain, otorrhea, facial paralysis, lock jaw, tooth ache, scrofula |
SJ 17
Yi Feng Meeting pnt SJ GB |
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Actions: bu KD, reg qi, strengthen low back,
Indications: hypochondriac pain, borborygmus, diarrhea, difficult urination |
GB 25
Jing Men Front Mu pnt KD |
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Actions: bu KD, benefit jing, reg urination, benefit low back
Indications: low back pain/stiffness, difficult/dribbling/frequent urination, nocturnal emissions, impotence, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, fatigue/weakness, sore/weak knees, edema |
UB 52
Zhi Shi KD outer shu |
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tonifies KD, regulates water passages, drains dampness, clears damp heat, regulates sweating, benefits the lower back Indications: edema, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, fever without sweating, thirst, diarrhea, abdominal distention, dysentery, uterine bleeding seminal emissions, lower back pain |
KD7 – Fuliu – Returning Current
Jing-River Point (Metal) |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, invigorate xue, descend yang, relax sinews, benefit low back, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, red/painful eyes, epistaxis, epilepsy, difficult labor, pain neck/shoulder/low back/leg/foot/heel |
UB 60
Kun Lun Fire pnt Jing-river pnt UB |
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Actions: calm internal wind/shen, benefits eyes, relax sinews, open yang qiao mai, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, hypertension, wind stroke, epilepsy, insomnia, mania, red/painful eyes, epistaxis, deafness/tinnitus, pain/ROM lower back/limbs |
UB 62
Shen Mai Master pnt yang qiao mai |
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Actions: clear heat, open mai, benefit ears
Indications: tinnitus, deafness, ear pain/congestion, otorrhea, tooth ache, stiffness of lips, h/a |
SJ 21
Er Men |
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Actions: expel wind damp, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: paralysis/pain/ROM/numbness low back/hips/gluteal region/legs, sciatica, hemiplagia |
GB 30
Huan Tiao Meeting pnt GB UB |
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Actions: clear heat, eliminate wind (internal), clear head, calm shen, relax sinews, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, epistaxis, palpitations, insomnia, pain/stiffness neck/lower back/lower limbs |
UB 64
Jing Gu Yuan source pnt |
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clears damp heat from lower Jiao, tonifies KD, benefits the lower back, opens channel alleviates pain Indications: difficult urination, UTI, impotence, hernia, pain and itching of the genitals, uterine bleeding, leukorrhea, mental disorders, lower back/knee pain |
KD10 – Yingu – Yin Valley
He-Sea Point (Water) Horary Point |
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Actions: expel wind, clear head, open channel, invigorate xue, regulate child birth
Indications: h/a, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, eye pain, difficult labor, malposition of fetus, retention of placenta |
UB 67
Zhi Yin Jing well pnt Metal element pnt Tonification pnt Exit pnt UB |
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Actions: invigorates Liver Qi
clears damp heat, benefit, tendons/joints opens mai, alleviates pain Indications: knee/lower leg pain, beriberi, joint pain, tendinitis, hemiplegia, paralysis, jaundice, nausea/vomiting, hypochondriac pain/congestion, bitter taste, red eyes, headache, HTN, irritability, menstrual pain, irregular menstruation, UTI, tremor, convulsions |
GB 34
Yang Ling Quan He Sea pnt Earth Influential pnt sinew/tendons |
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Actions: nourish marrow, benefit tendons, clear heat, dispel wind damp, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizzy, apaplexy, neck/hypochondriac pain, pain/atrophy lower leg, beriberi |
GB 39
Xian Xhong Influential pnt Marrow |
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Actions: spread LV qi, clear GB/LV heat, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, red/irritated eyes, neck pain, hypochondriac pain, axillary swelling, reflux/vomiting, malaria, ab pain, low back pain, pain/swelling ankle/foot/lower leg |
GB 40
Qiu Xu Yuan Source pnt |
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Actions: clear heat, subdue LV yang, calm shen
Indications: h/a, migraine, red/painful eyes, deafness/tinnitus, dizziness, febrile disease, insomnia w/dream disturbed sleep, hypochondriac pain |
GB 44
Zu Qiao Yin Jing well pnt Metal element pnt |
