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163 Cards in this Set
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Entry Point of the Spleen
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SP-1
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SP Jing Well
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SP-1
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SP Wood
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SP-1
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Actions:
- Stops Bleeding - Tonifies the Spleen - Opens the chest - Calm the shen |
SP-1
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Indications:
- Menorrhagic (excessive menstrual flow) - uterine bleeding - blood in the tool - blood in the urine - epistaxis - abdominal distention - diarrhea (acute) - anorexia - indigestion - chest oppression - agitation - mental disorders - insomnia - dream disturbed sleep |
SP-1
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SP Ying-Spring
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SP-2
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SP Fire
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SP-2
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Actions:
- Tonifies the Spleen - Harmonizes the middle jiao - Clears heat |
SP-2
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Indications:
- abdominal pain - abdominal distention - constipation - pathological hunger - febrile disease - agitation - local pain (toe and ball of the foot) |
SP-2
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SP-3 Name and Location
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SP-3 TAIBAI
Location: Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the junction of red and white skin. (In the depression located by sliding the fingertip proximally over the side of the ball of the foot) Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxa is applicable. |
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SP Yuan Source
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SP-3 TAIBAI
Yuan Source Shu-Stream Earth Horary |
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SP Shu-Stream
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SP-3 TAIBAI
Yuan Source Shu-Stream Earth Horary |
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SP Earth
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SP-3 TAIBAI
Yuan Source Shu-Stream Earth Horary |
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SP Horary Point
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SP-3 TAIBAI
Yuan Source Shu-Stream Earth Horary |
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SP-4 Name and Location
Master Point of the Chong Mai Luo Connecting Point |
SP-4 GONGSUN
Location: In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. (First locate SP-3, then slide the finger proximally along the shaft of the first metatarsal bone until it reaches the depression at the base of the bone) Perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxa is applicable. |
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Master Point of the Chong Mai
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SP-4 GONGSUN
Master Point of the Chong Mai Luo Connecting Point |
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Luo Connecting Point
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SP-4 GONGSUN
Master Point of the Chong Mai Luo Connecting Point |
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SP Jing River
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SP-5 GONGSUN
Jing River Metal |
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SP Metal
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SP-5 GONGSUN
Jing River Metal |
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Actions:
- Tonifies the spleen - resolves dampness - (benefits the tendons) |
SP-5 GONGSUN
Jing River Metal |
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Indications:
- abdominal distention - lethargy - diarrhea - constipation - hemorrhoids - hernia - pain and rigidity of the tongue - ankle pain and motion restriction - shen disharmonies (Deadman) |
SP-5 GONGSUN
Jing River Metal |
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KI Jing-Well Point
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KI-1
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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KI Wood
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KI-1
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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Actions:
tonifies Yin clears heat descends Yang counterflow calms Shen revives conciousness |
KI-1
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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Indications:
loss of conciousness lumbar pain pain and contracture of the foot headache, dizziness blurry vision sore throat tidal fever, 5 palm heat epilepsy anxiety, rage insomnia infantile convulsions |
KI-1
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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KD Ying-Spring Point
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KD-2
Ying-Spring Point Fire |
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KD Fire
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KD-2
Ying-Spring Point Fire |
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Actions:
clears empty heat tonifies the Kidney regulates the lower jiao benefits the uterus |
KD-2
Ying-Spring Point Fire |
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Indications:
sore throat hemoptysis tidal fever thirst night sweats nocturnal emissions genital itching uterine prolapse infertility irregular menstruation pain and swelling of the foot |
KD-2
Ying-Spring Point Fire |
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A powerful point for
empty heat. Not as direct or strong in the heat clearing ability, yet it is a great multi purpose Kidney point (KD Xu) |
KD-2
Ying-Spring Point Fire |
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KD-3 Name and Location
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KD-3 TAIXI
Location: On the sole of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, approximately one third of the distance between the base of the second toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed. Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5. moxa is applicable. |
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KD Jing-Well Point
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KD-3 TAIXI
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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KD Wood
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KD-3 TAIXI
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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Actions:
tonifies KD Qi, Yin, & Yang benefits the Jing roots Qi anchors Yang clears heat benefits the lower back regulates the uterus |
KD-3 TAIXI
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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Indications:
frequent urination pain & weakness of the lower back, knees, & ankles headache, dizziness deafness/tinnitus sore throat toothache hemoptysis cough/asthma/dyspnea fatigue insomnia seminal emissions, impotence irregular menstruation |
KD-3 TAIXI
Jing-Well Point Wood |
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KD Luo Connecting Point
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KD-4
Luo Connecting Point |
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Actions:
tonifies KD benefits lower back anchors Qi strengthens the Shen/Zhi (will) |
KD-4
Luo Connecting Point |
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Indications:
cough/asthma/dyspnea hemoptysis constipation palpitations dementia mania fear depression lower back pain heel pain |
KD-4
Luo Connecting Point |
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KD Xi-Cleft Point
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KD-5
Xi-Cleft Point |
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Actions:
opens lower Jiao regulates the menses regulates Ren & Chong (deadman) |
KD-5
Xi-Cleft Point |
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Indications:
irregular menstruation amenorhea dysmenorrhea uterine prolapse urinary incontinents blurry vision |
KD-5
Xi-Cleft Point |
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KD-6 Name and Location
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KD-6 ZHAOHAI
Location: 1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles. Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5. moxa is applicable. |
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KD Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai
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KD-6 ZHAOHAI
Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai |
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Actions:
tonifies Yin clears heat tonifies KD regulates lower Jiao opens chest benefits the throat invigorates the Yin Qiao Mai calms Shen |
KD-6 ZHAOHAI
Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai |
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Indications:
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 |
KD-6 ZHAOHAI
Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai |
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LVR Jing-Well
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LVR-1
Jing-Well Wood Horary Point Entry Point |
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LVR Wood
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LVR-1
Jing-Well Wood Horary Point Entry Point |
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LVR Horary Point
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LVR-1
Jing-Well Wood Horary Point Entry Point |
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LVR Entry Point
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LVR-1
Jing-Well Wood Horary Point Entry Point |
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Actions:
regulates the Liver invigorates Qi regulares menses alleviates pain regulates the lower Jiao clears heat calms Shen revives conciousness |
LVR-1
Jing-Well Wood Horary Point Entry Point |
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Indications:
hernia enuresis genital pain uterine prolapse uterine bleeding irregular menses epilepsy |
LVR-1
Jing-Well Wood Horary Point Entry Point |
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LVR Ying-Spring
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LVR-2
Ying-Spring Fire |
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LVR Fire
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LVR-2
Ying-Spring Fire |
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Actions:
clears Liver fire cools Blood subdues Liver Yang calms internal Wind spreads Liver Qi clears the Lower Jiao |
LVR-2
Ying-Spring Fire |
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Indications:
headache red/painful eyes lacrimation decreased visual acuity febrile disease hypochondriac pain/distention lower abdominal pain difficult urination (UTI) can also use for: menstrual cramps (with heat) |
LVR-2
Ying-Spring Fire |
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The most powerful point
to clear Liver heat. A good alternative to LVR3. Being the fire point, LVR2 clears more heat than LVR3. |
LVR-2
Ying-Spring Fire |
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LVR-3 Name and Location
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LVR-3 TAICHONG
Location: On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. |
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LVR Shu-Stream
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LVR-3 TAICHONG
Shu-Stream Earth Yuan Source |
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LVR Earth
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LVR-3 TAICHONG
Shu-Stream Earth Yuan Source |
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LVR Yuan Source
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LVR-3 TAICHONG
Shu-Stream Earth Yuan Source |
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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 |
LVR-3 TAICHONG
Shu-Stream Earth Yuan Source |
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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 |
LVR-3 TAICHONG
Shu-Stream Earth Yuan Source |
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LVR Jing-River
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LVR-4
Jing-River Metal |
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LVR Metal
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LVR-4
Jing-River Metal |
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Actions:
spreads Liver Qi regulates Lower Jiao |
LVR-4
Jing-River Metal |
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Indications:
hypochondriac pain/fullness hernia genital pain lower abdominal pain urinary retention nocturnal emissions ankle pain |
LVR-4
Jing-River Metal |
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ST Jing-Well Point
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ST-45
Jing-Well Point Metal |
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ST Metal
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ST-45
Jing-Well Point Metal |
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Actions:
-clears heat -calms shen -revives consciousness |
ST-45
Jing-Well Point Metal |
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Indications:
-facial swelling -epistaxis -toothache -deviation of the mouth -sore throat -febrile disease -abdominal pain and distention -dream disturbed sleep -mania -loss of consciousness |
ST-45
Jing-Well Point Metal |
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ST Ying-Spring Point
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ST-44
Ying-Spring Point Water |
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ST Water
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ST-44
Ying-Spring Point Water |
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Actions:
-clears heat -stops pain -harmonizes the middle jiao -regulates Qi |
ST-44
Ying-Spring Point Water |
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Indications:
-facial pain -eye pain -toothache -epistaxis -sore throat -febrile disease -thirst -epigastric pain -reflux -dysentery -diarrhea -constipation -local pain and swelling of the dorsal aspect of the foot & the first few toes |
ST-44
Ying-Spring Point Water |
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Actions:
-regulates and harmonizes the middle jiao -opens the channel -stops pain |
ST-43
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Indications:
-edema -abdominal pain and distention -borborygmus -local pain and swelling |
ST-43
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ST Yuan Source Point
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ST-42
Yuan Source Point Exit Point |
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ST Exit Point
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ST-42
Yuan Source Point Exit Point |
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ST Jing-River point
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ST-41
Jing-River point Fire |
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ST Fire
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ST-41
Jing-River point Fire |
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Actions:
-clears heat -harmonizes the stomach -calms shen -opens channel -stops pain |
ST-41
Jing-River point Fire |
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Indications:
-headache -dizziness/vertigo -abdominal pain -constipation -fever -malaria -mania -pain, atrophy, or numbness of the foot and ankle |
ST-41
Jing-River point Fire |
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UB Jing-Well Point
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UB-67
Jing-Well Point Metal Exit Point |
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UB Metal
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UB-67
Jing-Well Point Metal Exit Point |
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UB Exit Point
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UB-67
Jing-Well Point Metal Exit Point |
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Actions:
expels wind clears the head opens channel invigorates Xue regulates childbirth |
UB-67
Jing-Well Point Metal Exit Point |
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Indications:
headache nasal obstruction epistaxis eye pain difficult labor malposition of the fetus (use moxa to turn) retention of the placenta |
UB-67
Jing-Well Point Metal Exit Point |
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UB Ying-Stream Point
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UB-66
Ying-Stream Point Water Horary Point |
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UB Water
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UB-66
Ying-Stream Point Water Horary Point |
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UB Horary Point
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UB-66
Ying-Stream Point Water Horary Point |
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Actions:
clears heat calms Shen opens channel descends Qi |
UB-66
Ying-Stream Point Water Horary Point |
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Indications:
headache dizziness blurry vision epistaxis neck pain mania fright |
UB-66
Ying-Stream Point Water Horary Point |
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UB Shu-Stream Point
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UB-65
Shu-Stream Point Wood |
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UB Wood
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UB-65
Shu-Stream Point Wood |
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Actions:
clears heat clears the head opens channel alleviates pain |
UB-65
Shu-Stream Point Wood |
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Indications:
headache dizziness blurry vision eye pain neck pain pain in the lower back and lower limbs |
UB-65
Shu-Stream Point Wood |
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UB Yuan Source Point
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UB-64
Yuan Source Point |
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Actions:
clears heat eliminates wind (probably external) clears head calms Shen relaxes sinews opens channel alleviates pain |
UB-64
Yuan Source Point |
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Indications:
headache dizziness epistaxis palpitations insomnia pain & stiffness of the neck, lower back and lower limbs |
UB-64
Yuan Source Point |
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UB Xi-Cleft
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UB-63
Xi-Cleft Meeting Point of UB and Yang Wei Mai |
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Meeting Point of UB and Yang Wei Mai
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UB-63
Xi-Cleft Meeting Point of UB and Yang Wei Mai |
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Actions:
clears heat calms wind (probably internal) relaxes sinews opens channel alleviates pain |
UB-63
Xi-Cleft Meeting Point of UB and Yang Wei Mai |
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Indications:
epilepsy convulsions mania hernia lower back pain pain and motion restriction of the lower limbs |
UB-63
Xi-Cleft Meeting Point of UB and Yang Wei Mai |
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Master Point of Yang Qiao Mai
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UB-62
Master Point of Yang Qiao Mai |
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Actions:
calms internal wind calms Shen benefits the eyes relaxes the sinews opens Yang Qiao Mai opens channel alleviates pain |
UB-62
Master Point of Yang Qiao Mai |
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Indications:
headache dizziness hypertension wind-stroke epilepsy insomnia mania red/painful eyes epistaxis deafness/tinnitis pain, atrophy, motion restriction of the lower back & lower limbs |
UB-62
Master Point of Yang Qiao Mai |
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Most important UB point on the lower leg.
Treats both internal and external wind. Important for rebellious Qi (especially of the head) |
UB-62
Master Point of Yang Qiao Mai |
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Meeting point of UB & Yang Qiao
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UB-61
Meeting point of UB & Yang Qiao |
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Actions:
relaxes sinews opens channel alleviates pain |
UB-61
Meeting point of UB & Yang Qiao |
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Indications:
pain, motion restriction and atrophy of the lower limbs heel pain lower back pain |
UB-61
Meeting point of UB & Yang Qiao |
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UB-60 Name and Location
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UB-60 KUNLUN
Location: Behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon. Perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch. Moxibustion is applicable. Contraindicated during Pregnancy |
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UB Jing River Point
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UB-60 KUNLUN
Jing River Point Fire |
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UB Fire
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UB-60 KUNLUN
Jing River Point Fire |
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Actions:
clears heat expels wind invigorates Blood descends Yang relaxes sinews benefits the lower back opens the channel alleviates pain |
UB-60 KUNLUN
Jing River Point Fire |
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Indications:
headache dizziness blurry vision red/painful eyes epistaxis epilepsy difficult labor pain of the neck, shoulder, lower back, leg, foot, and heel |
UB-60 KUNLUN
Jing River Point Fire |
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Strong moving point,
1st choice for inducing labor. |
UB-60 KUNLUN
Jing River Point Fire |
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GB Jing Well Point
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GB-44
Jing Well Point Metal |
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GB Metal
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GB-44
Jing Well Point Metal |
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Actions:
clears heat subdues Liver Yang calms Shen |
GB-44
Jing Well Point Metal |
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Indications:
headache migraine red & painful eyes deafness/tinnitus dizziness febrile disease insomnia with dream disturbed sleep hypochondriac pain |
GB-44
Jing Well Point Metal |
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GB Ying Spring Point
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GB-43
Ying Spring Point Water |
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GB Water
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GB-43
Ying Spring Point Water |
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Actions:
clears heat subdues Liver Yang clears the head opens channel alleviates pain |
GB-43
Ying Spring Point Water |
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Indications:
headache dizziness redness & pain of the eyes deafness/tinnitus febrile disease hypochondriac pain/distention breast pain unfixed (location) pain foot pain |
GB-43
Ying Spring Point Water |
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Actions:
clears heat spreads Liver Qi |
GB-42
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Indications:
headache pain & redness of eyes deafness/tinnitus hypochondriac pain/congestion foot pain |
GB-42
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GB Shu Stream Point
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GB-41
Shu Stream Point Wood Horary Point Master Point of Dai Mai Exit Point |
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GB Wood
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GB-41
Shu Stream Point Wood Horary Point Master Point of Dai Mai Exit Point |
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GB Horary Point
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GB-41
Shu Stream Point Wood Horary Point Master Point of Dai Mai Exit Point |
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Master Point of Dai Mai
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GB-41
Shu Stream Point Wood Horary Point Master Point of Dai Mai Exit Point |
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GB Exit Point
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GB-41
Shu Stream Point Wood Horary Point Master Point of Dai Mai Exit Point |
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GB Yuan Source Point
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GB-40
Yuan Source Point |
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Actions:
spreads Liver Qi clears LVR/GB heat opens channel alleviates pain |
GB-40
Yuan Source Point |
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Indications:
headache red & irritated eyes neck pain hypochondriac pain axillary swelling reflux/vomiting malaria abdominal pain lower back pain pain and swelling of the ankle, foot, and lower leg |
GB-40
Yuan Source Point |
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An excellent all purpose
point that is often over looked in TCM. Does most things that most GB points do. A great point for the ankle. |
GB-40
Yuan Source Point |
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- Lateral side of nose
- medial cantus, UB-1 - infraorbital ridge, ST-1 - upper gum, DU28, DU-26 - circles around lips, REN-24 - across cheeks, ST-5, ST-6, angle of mandible - ascends to hairline, ST-8 - DU channel @ DU-24 |
Stomach Primary Channel
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- ST-5
- anterior border of SCM to ST-12 - posteriorly to upper back, DU-14 - descends through diaphram, REN-12 & REN-13 - enters Stomach - connects with Spleen |
Branch of Stomach Primary Channel
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- descends form ST-12 along mamillary line to ST-18
- passes 2 cun lateral to midline - descends alongside umbillicus to ST-30 in the inguinal region |
Branch of Stomach Primary Channel
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- originates form pyloric orifice of Stomach
- descends within abdomen - meets with channel at ST-30 |
Branch of Stomach Primary Channel
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- from inguinal region @ ST-30
- travels lateral to ST-31 - descends along lateral margin of femur to patella - alongside later margin of tibia - dorsum of the foot - terminates at lateral side of tip of 2nd toe @ ST-45 |
Branch of Stomach Primary Channel
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- separates from channel at ST-36
(three cun below the knee) - terminates at lateral aspect of middle toe |
Branch of Stomach Primary Channel
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- separates on dorsum of foot @ ST-42
- terminates at SP-1 - links with Spleen channel |
Branch of Stomach Primary Channel
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Connects with following Zang-Fu:
Stomach, Spleen |
Stomach Primary Channel
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- Originates on lateral side of lower let @ ST-40
- travels to medial aspect of lower leg to join with Spleen channel - ascends the leg and trunk to the nape of the neck and head - converges with Qi of other Yang channels - travels internally - terminates at throat |
Stomach Luo- Connecting Channel
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- middle of thigh
- ascends and enters abdomen - travels to Stomach - disperses in Spleen - ascends to penetrate HT - ascends along oesaphagus - emerges at mouth - continues along nose - connects with eye - unites with ST primary channel |
Stomach Divergent Channel
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- begins at middle three toes
- tibia - knee - connects with GB sinew channel - hip joint - passes through lower ribs of knee |
Stomach Sinew Channel
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- runs along tibia
- ascents thigh - pelvic region above genitals - ascends abdomen and chest, ST-12 - ascends neck to jaw, mouth, side of nose - joins UB sinew channel - forms muscular net around eye |
A branch of the Stomach Sinew Channel
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- seperates at jaw
- binds in front of the ear |
A branch of the Stomach Sinew Channel
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- cantus of eye, UB-1
- ascends to forehead, GB-15, DU-24, DU-20 - from vertex a branch descends to temples in region above ear - from vertex a branch enters brain - meets DU vessel @ DU-17 - emerges to descend to nape of neck - splits in two branches |
UB Primary Channel
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- descends along posterior aspect of neck, DU-14, 13
- descends 1.5 cun lateral to midline of spine - connects with Kidneys - links with Bladder - sub-branch separates in lumbar region - descends along sacrum - crosses buttock - descends to popliteal fossa @ ST-40 |
First medial branch of UB Primary Channel
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- separates at nape of neck
- descends to medial border of scapula - parallel to spine, 3 cun lateral to midline - to gluteal region - crosses buttock - intersects GB-30 - descends along postero-lateral aspect of thigh - meets with medial branch at ST-40 - descends through gastrocnemius - emerges posterior to lateral malleolus at UB-60 - follows along 5th metatarsal bone - terminates at BL-67 at lateral side of tip of 5th toe - meets with KI channel |
Second (lateral) branch of UB Primary Channel
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Connects with following Zang-Fu:
Kidneys, Bladder |
UB Primary Channel
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- separates from primary channel at BL-58
- connects with Kidney Channel |
UB Luo-Connecting Channel
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- diverges at popliteal fossa
- ascends to point 5 cun inferior to sacrum - winds around anus - connects with Bladder - disperses in Kidney - ascends along spine - disperses in cardiac region (Heart) - emerges at neck - rejoins with UB primary channel |
UB Divergent Channel
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- little toe
- lateral malleolus - knee - branch: lateral malleolus, ascends along achilles tendon to lateral aspect of popliteal fossa - branch: from above branch in calf, ascends to medial aspect of popliteal fossa - the 2 branches join in gluteal region - occipital bone - crown of head - bridge of nose - circles eye - cheekbone - branch: separates on back - ascends to medial side of posterior axillary crease, LI-15 |
UB Sinew Channel
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- outer canthus of eye @ GB-1
- crosses to anterior portion of ear @ GB-2 - ascends to upper border of zygomatic arch @ GB-3 - ascends to corner of forehead @ GB-4 - descends to region above ear, SJ-22 - curves posteriorly behind the ear to mastoid process @ GB12 - curves upwards across side of head to corner of forehead @ ST-8 - descends to supraorbital region @ GB-14 - ascends and curves across side of head to GB-20 below occiput - crosses top of shoulder via GB-21 & SJ-15 - meets with spine @ DU-14 - passes laterally via UB-11 to SI-12 - anteriorly enters supraclavicular fossa @ ST-12 |
GB Primary Channel
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- emerges behind ear
- enters ear at SJ-17 - emerges in forn tof ear - passes to outer canthus - descends to corner of jaw - crosses SJ channel - rises to infraorbital region, UB-1 - descends to neck - rejoins main channel in supraclavicular fossa - descends into chest - meets with PC channel, PC-1 - crosses diaphragm - connects with Liver - unites with Gall Bladder - continues along inside of ribs - emerges in inguinal region - encircles genital - enters deeply - emerges at sacral region - meets UB channel emerges on buttock at GB-30 |
A branch of the GB Primary Channel
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- descends from supraclavicular fossa to anterior
aspect of acilla - intersects Liver channel at LVR-13 - descends to hip joint - meets previous branch at GB-30 - descends along lateral aspect of thigh, knee, lower leg, anterior aspect of lateral malleolus - follows dorsal surface of foot between 4th & 5th metatarsals - ends at lateral side of tip of 4th toe @ GB-44 - |
A branch of the GB Primary Channel
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- separates at foot at GB-41
- runs between 1st & 2nd metatarsal bones to medial tip of big toe - through toenail - links with Liver channel |
A branch of the GB Primary Channel
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Connects with following Zang-Fu:
Gall Bladder and Liver |
GB Primary Channel
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- separates form GB primary channel at GB-37
- connects with Liver channel - descends and disperses over dorsum of foot |
GB Luo- Connecting Channel
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- diverges @ thigh
- enters pubic hairline - converges with divergent channel of Liver - enters flank between lower ribs - connects with Gall Bladder - spreads upwards through Liver - proceeds upwards across Heart & oesaophagus - emerges at lower jaw - disperses in face - connects with eye - rejoins GB primary channel at outer canthus |
GB Divergent Channel
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- 4th toe
- medial malleolus - ascends lateral aspect of knee - knee - branch: upper fibula, ascends lateral aspect of thigh - branch: runs posteriorly to sacrum - branch: ascends across ribs, travels anteriorly to axilla, links with breast, binds at ST-12 - branch: ascends from axilla, passes through ST-12 - ascend anterior to UB channel, - passing behind ear to temple - continues to vertex - meets with bilateral counterpart - branch: descend form temple across cheek, binds at side of nose - sub branch: binds at outer canthus |
GB Sinew Channel
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