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29 Cards in this Set
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HEGU L.I.-4 Joining Valley |
On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second
metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border. Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun or Oblique insertion directed proximally 1 to 1.5 cun. Caution: contraindicated in pregnancy. |
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TAICHONG LIV-3 Great Rushing
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the LV channel Heavenly Star point |
On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the
junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. In the direction of Yongquan KID-1, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. |
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SANYINJIAO SP-6
Three Yin Intersection Meeting point of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney channels |
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun
superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia. Perpendicular or oblique proximal insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. Caution: contraindicated in pregnancy. |
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ZUSANLI ST-36 Leg Three Miles
He-Sea and Earth point of the ST channel Command point ~ Abdomen Heavenly Star point Point of the Sea of Water and Grain |
Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST-35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. |
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TIANJING SJ-10
Heavenly Well He-Sea and Earth point of the SJ channel |
LOCATION
With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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QUCHI L.I.-11
Pool at the Crook He-Sea and Earth point of the LI channel Ghost point Heavenly Star point |
LOCATION
At the elbow, midway between Chize LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun, or joined by through needling to Shaohai HE-3. |
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SHOUSANLI L.I.-10
Arm Three Miles |
LOCATION
On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to Quchi L.I.-11, on the line connecting Quchi L.I.-11 with Yangxi L.I.-5. NEEDLING Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. |
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DALING P-7
Great Mound Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of PC channel Ghost point |
LOCATION
At the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with Shenmen HE-7. NEEDLING i. Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun; ii. Oblique distal insertion along the carpal tunnel for carpal tunnel syndrome 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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YANGCHI SJ-4
Yang Pool Yuan-Source point of the Sanjiao channel |
LOCATION
On the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi. NEEDLING i. Slightly oblique proximal insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun; ii. Transverse insertion towards the radial side of the wrist beneath the tendons, 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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WAIGUAN SJ-5
Outer Pass Luo-Connecting point of the Sanjiao channel Confluent point of the Yang Linking vessel |
LOCATION
2 cun proximal to Yangchi SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons. NEEDLING i. Slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, ii. Joined by through needling to Neiguan P-6. |
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YANGXI L.I.-5
Yang Stream Jing-River and Fire point of the Large Intestine channel |
LOCATION
On the radial side of the wrist, in the centre of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox). NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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YANGGU SI-5
Yang Valley Jing-River and Fire point of the SI |
LOCATION
At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. |
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LUOZHEN (M-UE-24)
Stiff Neck |
LOCATION
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints. NEEDLING Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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BAILAO (M-HN-30)
Hundred Taxations |
LOCATION
At the back of the neck, 2 cun superior to Dazhui DU-14, 1 cun lateral to the midline. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. |
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TIANJING SJ-10
Heavenly Well He-Sea and Earth point of the SJ channel |
LOCATION
With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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QUCHI L.I.-11
Pool at the Crook He-Sea and Earth point of the LI channel Ghost point Heavenly Star point |
LOCATION
At the elbow, midway between Chize LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun, or joined by through needling to Shaohai HE-3. |
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SHOUSANLI L.I.-10
Arm Three Miles |
LOCATION
On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to Quchi L.I.-11, on the line connecting Quchi L.I.-11 with Yangxi L.I.-5. NEEDLING Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. |
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DALING P-7
Great Mound Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of PC channel Ghost point |
LOCATION
At the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with Shenmen HE-7. NEEDLING i. Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun; ii. Oblique distal insertion along the carpal tunnel for carpal tunnel syndrome 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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YANGCHI SJ-4
Yang Pool Yuan-Source point of the Sanjiao channel |
LOCATION
On the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi. NEEDLING i. Slightly oblique proximal insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun; ii. Transverse insertion towards the radial side of the wrist beneath the tendons, 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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WAIGUAN SJ-5
Outer Pass Luo-Connecting point of the Sanjiao channel Confluent point of the Yang Linking vessel |
LOCATION
2 cun proximal to Yangchi SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons. NEEDLING i. Slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, ii. Joined by through needling to Neiguan P-6. |
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YANGXI L.I.-5
Yang Stream Jing-River and Fire point of the Large Intestine channel |
LOCATION
On the radial side of the wrist, in the centre of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox). NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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YANGGU SI-5
Yang Valley Jing-River and Fire point of the SI |
LOCATION
At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. |
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YAMEN DU-15
Gate of Muteness Meeting point of the Governing and Yang Linking vessels Point of the Sea of Qi |
LOCATION
On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Fengfu DU-16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable). NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion slightly inferiorly, 0.5 to 1 cun. Note: according to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion. |
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DAZHUI DU-14
Great Vertebra Meeting point of the Governing vessel with the six yang channels of the hand and foot Point of the Sea of Qi |
LOCATION
On the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. NEEDLING Perpendicular-oblique superior insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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TIANZHU BL-10
Celestial Pillar Point of the Window of Heaven |
LOCATION
On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. |
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JIANJING GB-21
Shoulder Well Meeting point of the Gall Bladder, Sanjiao and Stomach channels with the Yang Linking vessel |
LOCATION
Midway between Dazhui DU-14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle. NEEDLING Posterior oblique insertion, 0.5-1 cun. |
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BAIHUI DU-20
Hundred Meetings Meeting point of the Governing vessel with the Bladder, Gall Bladder, Sanjiao and Liver channels Point of the Sea of Marrow |
LOCATION
At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance. NEEDLING Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
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ZULINQI GB-41
Foot Governor of Tears Shu-Stream and Wood point of the Gall Bladder channel Confluent point of the Girdling vessel |
LOCATION
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to little toe). NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Incorrect angle of insertion will not enable the needle to pass between the shafts of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones. |
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LIEQUE LU-7
Broken Sequence Luo-Connecting point of the Lung channel Confluent point of the Conception vessel Command point Head & Neck Heavenly Star point |
LOCATION
On the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cun proximal to Yangxi L.I.-5, in the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus. NEEDLING With the fingers of one hand pinch up the skin over the point, and with the other hand needle transversely in a proximal or distal direction, 0.5 to 1 cun, avoiding the cephalic vein. |
