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107 Cards in this Set
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What are the Coalescent points of the Governor Vessel?
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BL 12
CV 1 |
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What is the Luo Connecting Point of the Governor Vessel?
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GV 1
Luo Connecting Point Changqiang |
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MIdway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, locating the point in prone position
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CV 1
Changqiang Luo Connecting Point Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion Applicable. |
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Diarrhea, bloody stools, hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, constipation.
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CV 1
Changqiang Luo Connecting Point |
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In the hiatus of the sacrum
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CV 2
Yaoshu Puncture obliquely upward .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Irregular menstruation, pain and stiffness of the lower back, hemorrhoids, muscular atrophy of the lower extremities, epilepsy.
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GV 2
Yaoshu |
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Below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, at the level with the crista iliaca. (L4)
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GV 3
Yaoyangguan Puncture perpendicularly, .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain in the lumbosacral region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities.
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GV 3
Yaoyangguan |
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Below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. (L2) (Also level with the Kidney Shu Pts)
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GV 4
Mingmen Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Stiffness of neck, lumbago, impotence, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, diarrhea, indigestion, leukorrhea.
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GV 4
Mingmen Gate of Life |
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What point is used if there is not enough fire to cook food, and there is indigestion? (Check answer)
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GV 5
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Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)
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GV 5
Xuanshu Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governor, Conception vessels, and the GB and KD channels?
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GV 1
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Pain and stiffness of the lower back, diarrhea, indigestion.
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GV 5
Xuanshu |
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Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T 11)
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GV 6
Jizhong Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Pain in the epigastric region, diarrhea, jaundice, epilepsy, stiffness and pain in the back.
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GV 6
Jizhong |
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Below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T 10)
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GV 7
Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. (T9)
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GV 8
Sinew Contraction Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level with the inferior angle of the scapula.
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GV 9
Reaching Yang Puncture obliquely upward .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Jaundice, cough, asthma, stiffness of the back, pain in the chest and back.
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GV 9
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What point is used if there is not enough fire to cook food, and there is indigestion? (Check answer)
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GV 5
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Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)
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GV 5
Xuanshu Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governor, Conception vessels, and the GB and KD channels?
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GV 1
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Pain and stiffness of the lower back, diarrhea, indigestion.
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GV 5
Xuanshu |
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Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T 11)
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GV 6
Jizhong Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Pain in the epigastric region, diarrhea, jaundice, epilepsy, stiffness and pain in the back.
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GV 6
Jizhong |
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Below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T 10)
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GV 7
Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. (T9)
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GV 8
Sinew Contraction Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level with the inferior angle of the scapula.
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GV 9
Reaching Yang Puncture obliquely upward .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Jaundice, cough, asthma, stiffness of the back, pain in the chest and back.
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GV 9
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Below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra. (T6)
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GV 10
Spirit Tower Puncture obliquely upward .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Couth, asthma, furnuncles, back pain, neck rigidity.
(lung related) (furnuncles) |
GV 10
Spirit Tower |
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Below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
(same level as the back shu point of the Heart) |
GV 11
Shendao Spirit Pathway Puncture obliquely upwards .5-1.0 inch. |
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Poor memory, anxiety, palpitation, pain and stiffness of the back, cough, cardiac pain.
(Heart related conditions) |
GV 11
Shendao |
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At what point do you puncture obliquely upwards?
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GV 9-GV 14
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What point is the same level as the Back Shu point of the Lung?
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GV 12
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Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. (T3)
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GV 12
Shenzhu Puncture obliquely upward .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Cough, asthma, epilepsy, pain and stiffness of the back, furuncles.
(lung related) |
GV 12
Shenzhu |
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Below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra. (T1)
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GV 13
Taodao Puncture obliquely upwards .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Stiffness of the back, headache, malaria, febrile diseases.
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GV 13
Taodao Puncture obliquely upward .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra, approximately level with the shoulders.
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GV 14
Dazhui Great Vertebra Puncture obliquely upwards .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Neck pain and rigidity, malaria, febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon fever, cough, asthma, common cold, back stiffness.
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GV 14
Dazhui Great Vertebra |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governing vessel with the six yang channels of the hand and foot?
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GV 14
Dazhui |
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What is the meeting point of the Governing channel with the Bladder channel?
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GV 13
Taodao |
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.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra.
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GV 15
Yamen Puncture perpendicularly .5-.8 inches. Neither upward or obliquely nor deep puncture is advisable. It is near the medullary bulb in the deep laryer, and the depth and angle of the puncture should be pain attention to. |
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Mental disorders, epilepsy, deafness and MUTE, sudden hoarseness of voice, apoplexy (stroke), stiffness of the tongue and apasia, occipital headache, neck rigidity.
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GV 15
Yamen Gate of Muteness |
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1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides.
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GV 16
Palace Wind |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governing channel with the Yang Linking Vessels and is also the Point of Sea of Qi?
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GV 15
Yamen Gate of Muteness |
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Another meeting point of the Governing and Yang linking vessels
Point of Sea of Marrow Point of the Window of Heaven Sun Si-miao Ghost Point |
GV 16
Palace of Wind |
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Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post-apoplexy, aphasia, hemiplegia, mental disorders. (Stroke and Wind Related)
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GV 17
Brain's Door Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel. |
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Below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra, approximately level with the shoulders.
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GV 14
Dazhui Great Vertebra Puncture obliquely upwards .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Neck pain and rigidity, malaria, febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon fever, cough, asthma, common cold, back stiffness.
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GV 14
Dazhui Great Vertebra |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governing vessel with the six yang channels of the hand and foot?
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GV 14
Dazhui |
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What is the meeting point of the Governing channel with the Bladder channel?
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GV 13
Taodao |
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.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra.
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GV 15
Yamen Puncture perpendicularly .5-.8 inches. Neither upward or obliquely nor deep puncture is advisable. It is near the medullary bulb in the deep laryer, and the depth and angle of the puncture should be pain attention to. |
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Mental disorders, epilepsy, deafness and MUTE, sudden hoarseness of voice, apoplexy (stroke), stiffness of the tongue and apasia, occipital headache, neck rigidity.
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GV 15
Yamen Gate of Muteness |
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1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides.
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GV 16
Palace Wind |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governing channel with the Yang Linking Vessels and is also the Point of Sea of Qi?
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GV 15
Yamen Gate of Muteness |
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Another meeting point of the Governing and Yang linking vessels
Point of Sea of Marrow Point of the Window of Heaven Sun Si-miao Ghost Point |
GV 16
Palace of Wind |
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Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post-apoplexy, aphasia, hemiplegia, mental disorders. (Stroke and Wind Related)
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GV 16
Brain's Door Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel. |
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Below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra, approximately level with the shoulders.
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GV 14
Dazhui Great Vertebra Puncture obliquely upwards .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Neck pain and rigidity, malaria, febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon fever, cough, asthma, common cold, back stiffness.
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GV 14
Dazhui Great Vertebra |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governing vessel with the six yang channels of the hand and foot?
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GV 14
Dazhui |
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What is the meeting point of the Governing channel with the Bladder channel?
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GV 13
Taodao |
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.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra.
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GV 15
Yamen Puncture perpendicularly .5-.8 inches. Neither upward or obliquely nor deep puncture is advisable. It is near the medullary bulb in the deep laryer, and the depth and angle of the puncture should be pain attention to. |
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Mental disorders, epilepsy, deafness and MUTE, sudden hoarseness of voice, apoplexy (stroke), stiffness of the tongue and apasia, occipital headache, neck rigidity.
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GV 15
Yamen Gate of Muteness |
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1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides.
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GV 16
Palace Wind |
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What point is the meeting point of the Governing channel with the Yang Linking Vessels and is also the Point of Sea of Qi?
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GV 15
Yamen Gate of Muteness |
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Another meeting point of the Governing and Yang linking vessels
Point of Sea of Marrow Point of the Window of Heaven Sun Si-miao Ghost Point |
GV 16
Palace of Wind |
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Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post-apoplexy, aphasia, hemiplegia, mental disorders. (Stroke and Wind Related)
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GV 16
Brain's Door Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel. |
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2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (GV 16), in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.
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GV 17
Naohu Brain's Door Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck.
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GV 17
Naohu Brain's Door Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.5 cun above Naohu (GV 17).
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GV 18
Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, mania.
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GV 18
Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian (GV 18).
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GV 19
Behind the Crown Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Headache, vertigo, mania, epilepsy.
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GV 19
Behind the Crown Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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On the midline of the head, 5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, apporoximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of both ears.
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GV 20
Baihui Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Headache, vertigo, tinnitus, nasal obstruction, aphasia by apoplexy, coma, mental disorders, prolapse of the rectum and uterus.
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GV 20
Baihui Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. |
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What point do you moxa for prolapse of anus? (Fu)
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GV 20
Baihui Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. |
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What points are 1.5 cun apart on the head?
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GV 16-GV 22
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Meeting point of the Governing Vessel with the GB Channel, SJ Channel, and Liver Channels.
Point of Sea of Marrow |
GV 20
Baihui Hundred Meetings |
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3.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to Baihui (GV 20)
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GV 21
In front of the crown Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Epilepsy, dizziness, blurring of vision, vertical headache, rhinorrhea.
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GV 21
In front of the crown Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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2 cun posterior to the midpoint of the anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to Baihui (GV 20)
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GV 22
Fontannelle Meeting Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. This point is prohibited in infants with metopism. Moxibution applicable. |
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Headache, blurring of vision, rhinorrhea, infantile convulsion.
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GV 22
Fontannelle Meeting Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. This point is prohibited in infants with metopism. Moxibution applicable. |
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How many cun from GV 22-GV 23?
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1 cun
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How many cun up from the posterior hairline is Baihui? From the anterior hairline?
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7 cun
5 cun |
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How many cun is GV 21 from GV 20?
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1.5 cun
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How many cun is GV 22 from the anterior hairline?
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2 cun
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1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
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GV 23
Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch or prick to cause bleeding. This point is prohibited in infants with metopism. Moxibustion applicable. |
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What two points are contraindicated for infants with metopism?
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GV 22 and GV 23
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Headache, opthalmalgia, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, mental disorders.
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GV 23
Upper Star Shangxing Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch or prick to cause bleeding. This point is prohibited in infants with metopism. Moxibustion applicable. |
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.5 cun directly above the the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
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GV 24
Shenting Courtyard of the Spirit Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch or prick to cause bleeding. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Epilepsy, anxiety, palpitation, insomnia, headache, vertigo, rhinorrhea.
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GV 24
Shenting Courtyard of the Spirit Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch or prick to cause bleeding. Moxibustion applicable. |
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On the tip of the nose.
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GV 25
Suliao Pain Crevice Puncture perpendicularly .2-.3 inch, or prick to cause bleeding. |
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What point is the Sun Si-miao Ghost Point?
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GV 23
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Meeting point of the Governing Channel with the UB and ST Channel?
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GV 24
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What points do you prick to cause bleeding?
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GV 23-GV 25 and GV 28
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Loss of consciousness, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, rosacea (redness of nose).
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GV 25
Suliao Plain Crevice |
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At the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum.
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GV 26
Shuigon Puncture obliquely upwards.3-.5 inch. |
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Mental disorders, epilepsy, hysteria, infantile convulsions, coma, apoplexy-faint, trismus, deviation of the mouth and eyes, puffiness of the face, pain and stiffness of the lower back.
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GV 26
Shuigon Puncture obliquely upwards .3-.5 inch. |
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On the labial tubercle of the upper lip, on the vermilion border between the philtrum and the upper lip.
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GV 27
Duiduan Extremity of the Mouth Puncture obliquely upward .2-.3 inch. |
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Mental disorders, lip twitching. lip stiffness, pain and swelling of the gums.
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GV 27
Duiduan Extremity of the Mouth Puncture obliquely upward .2-.3 inch. |
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At the junction of the gum and the frenulum of the upper lip.
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GV 28
Yinjiao Gum Intersection Puncture obliquely upward .1-2 inch, or prick to cause bleeding. |
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Mental disorders, pain and swelling of the gums rhinorrhea, hemorrhoids (Fu)
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GV 28
Yinjiao Gum Intersection Puncture obliquely upward .1-2 inch, or prick to cause bleeding. |
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This point meets with the LI and ST Channel and is also a Sun Si-mao Ghost Point.
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GV 26
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This point meets with the Governing, Conception, and Stomach Channel.
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GV 28
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