针
Acupuncture
Point
Dynamics
VOLUME II
Dr. John McDonald PhD
ACUPUNCTURE
POINT DYNAMICS
VOLUME TWO:
THE SIX HAND MERIDIANS,
CONCEPTION VESSEL (RENMAI)
& GOVERNING VESSEL (DUMAI)
Dr John McDonald, PhD
Revised Edition 2020
COPYRIGHT JOHN McDONALD 1989, 2008, 2015, 2019, 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Legend
Bibliography
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LUNG MERIDIAN
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
1
2
5
8
11
PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
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25
29
32
35
HEART MERIDIAN
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
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49
51
53
55
LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
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68
71
74
77
TRIPLE ENERGIZER (SANJIAO) MERIDIAN
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
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99
103
106
109
SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
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129
132
135
137
CONCEPTION VESSEL
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
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155
160
164
167
GOVERNING VESSEL
Major Points Summary
Point Indications Summary
Point Actions Summary
Analysis of major points
Cover design by Raquela Petre
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192
196
199
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INTRODUCTION
This work was prompted by the writer’s dissatisfaction with facile sweeping statements
about the actions and indications of acupuncture points. Coupled with this desire for clear and
practical knowledge was a strong conviction that it is possible to make accurate interpretations
about point usage through rational and analytical processes.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a fundamentally pragmatic system. The theory of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M.) has been derived from clinical observation rather than
being built on a philosophical system. The first step in this development was making
systematic observations of responses to treatment. Hence the first type of information on
acupuncture to be systematized was in the form of "This point is effective for that symptom"
(eg: Zusanli (ST-36) is effective for poor appetite). While this type of information is fairly
crude when it forms the sole basis for point selection, it is still the fundamental basis for more
sophisticated theory. In recent years in the West, an artificial polarization has occurred
between the "Symptomatic" and "Energetic"(or "Energic") schools of thought in acupuncture.
Why is this polarization artificial? Simply because the "Symptomatic" approach is the
foundation of the more sophisticated theory on which the "Energetic" school is based. They
are in fact "Ben" (Root) and "Biao" (Manifestation).
Once a body of information had been recorded on which points were effective for which
symptoms, it was then possible to draw generalizations about the actions of individual points
and groups of points. These general statements were useful as guidelines but were never
intended to imply a higher level of "truth" than the specific observations from which the
generalizations originally derived. For example, to describe a point which is effective for
Damp-Heat diarrhoea and Damp-Heat dysuria as a point which "Clears Damp-Heat" does not
change the nature of the point or give it special magic. It would be absurd to assume that this
point has now also somehow become effective for Damp-Heat skin rashes and Damp-Heat
leukorrhoea. Furthermore this type of woolly extrapolation was never intended. The
statement that a point "Clears Damp-Heat" really means that there are certain symptoms for
which that point is effective which may be described as Damp-Heat symptoms. It does not
mean that the point is effective for all Damp-Heat symptoms. The obvious question then
arises, "How do we know exactly what is meant clinically when we find a point described as
having the action of clearing Damp-Heat"?
To find the answer we can examine the records of the original clinical observations on which
such generalizations have been based. In short, we can search the indications for the point in
question through classical and modern works and then make educated interpretations. For
example let us examine the points Riyue (GB-24) and Daimai (GB-26). Both of these points
are said to be effective in the treatment of Damp-Heat, but clinically they are quite different.
Riyue (GB-24) is indicated for jaundice, and in modern books, for hepatitis and cholecystitis
but never for diarrhoea, dysentery, dysuria, leukorrhoea or eczema. Hence it is reasonable to
conclude that Riyue (GB-24) is used for Damp-Heat in Liver & Gall Bladder (as described in
the theory of differentiation of Zang-Fu syndromes) but is not useful For Damp-Heat in the
Intestines, Damp-Heat in the Bladder, Damp-Heat leukorrhoea or Damp-Heat rashes. Daimai
(GB-26) on the other hand, is indicated for leukorrhoea and cystitis but not for jaundice,
diarrhoea or eczema.
Therefore it would be fairly safe to assume that Daimai
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(GB-26) is effective for Damp-Heat leukorrhoea and Damp-Heat in the Bladder , but not for
other forms of Damp-Heat. It is also possible to cross-check our conclusions by
searching modern clinical reference books in the treatment sections to discover whether our
expectations are supported. In the above example, a search on treatments for jaundice reveals
that Riyue (GB-24) indeed features prominently in the treatment of Damp-Heat jaundice, but
is never mentioned in the treatment of other Damp-Heat conditions. This confirms our
interpretation of how Riyue effects Damp-Heat.
Of course, to investigate every general statement on every point (or even the major points)
is an exceedingly time-consuming task. However it is a very important and necessary
undertaking if acupuncture is ever to derive the full benefit from its rich legacy of literature.
This book is a first attempt at precisely this task, and like all first attempts is not free from
difficulties. it has taken seven years of translation, compilation and interpretation to date in
order to arrive at this draft. It cannot be said that the work is finished, however it is hoped that
this approach of returning to the history of point indications for reliable clincial information on
point usage, rather than the facile and often misleading approach of relying on point function
statements will be more widely embraced.
The method of preparing this work began with the selection of source materials from
Peoples Republic of China, Taiwan, South Korea and France. One of the Chinese books
included summary tables, detailing which were the most important indications for each point
(primary and secondary indications). The indications which did not appear in the summary
tables, but did appear in the body of the text have been taken as a tertiary grouping of
indications. Indications which were not well corroborated by various sources were left in a
category of "Other indications" which appears last in the detailed analysis of each point. In a
sense this has generated some distortions because some quite important indications do
sometimes appear in the "Other indications" ragbag. However if babies and bathwater have
been confused, at least nothing has been thrown out. Even the most exotic indications have
been preserved, while at the same time there is some sense of perspective in an otherwise very
confusing area.
It will also be noted that not only certain "major" points have been selected for
consideration. This selection was based on a rough composite of the selections of major
points made by the various source works. If anything there has been a tendency to be
overinclusive in the selection of points.
Each meridian is arranged with first a summary of the points covered. This is the area with
the most commentary on the broad uses of the points and occasional comparative comments
are made. Next is the summary of indications which is useful as a quick, if somewhat
simplistic clinical reference, and also demonstrates the regional actions of points. Then comes
the actions summary which compares points with similar actions, for example compares the
points which influence Damp-Heat. Finally comes the detailed compilation on each point
with every item of data tagged with its source. It shows readily who has said what about a
particular point.
The interlinking web of knowledge which is essential to a full understanding of point
dynamics includes a detailed knowledge of T.C.M. theory (especially Differentiation of ZangFu Syndromes), a knowledge of symptom analysis and differential treatment of symptoms and
diseases.
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One aspect of point dynamics which has not been touched upon in this work is the
importance of needling technique. A particular point may only be effective for a particular
listed symptom if the appropriate needle technique is used. For example, when needling
Neiguan (PC-6) for symptoms in the chest, the best effect is gained when Qi sensation
radiates up the inner arm to thechest and ribs. The complexity of this question is enormous,
particularly when it is remembered that what we casually refer to as "a point" may have been
described in up to 12 different locations over the history of acupuncture, and sometimes with
several different specific needling techniques for each location. While this important question
does need to be addressed, it is beyond the scope of this book.
TERMINOLOGY
Several T.C.M. terms have been rendered in Pinyin romanized form rather than translated.
This has been done where translation renders a term less accurate or sometimes even makes a
term misleading. A brief glossary of such terms follows:
Bi syndrome
Joint pain said to be caused by a combination of Wind, Cold and Dampness;
can include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
Dian kuang
Psychosis; dian ji corresponds to Phlegm Confuses Heart Orifice, while
kuang ji corresponds to Phlegm-Fire Disturbs Heart (manic psychosis).
Jiao qi
Ankle swelling; modern rendering of "beriberi" is misleading since jiaoqi
includes other types of ankle swelling. Jiao qi is literally "Foot Qi".
Jue ni
Severe coldness of the limbs often associated with loss of consciousness.
Lin syndrome Urinary disturbance with urgency, frequency and pain. The Five Lin (wu lin)
were Stone Lin (shi lin), Qi Lin, Milky Lin (gao lin), Fatigue Lin (lao lin)
and Blood Lin (xue lin)
Shan qi
A loose term for any disorder in the lower abdomen or genitals which is
usually painful and which may involve difficulty or obstruction to the
passing of urine or stools. While Shan qi does include the modern idea of
hernia, not all Shan qi conditions relate to hernia.
Wei syndrome Paralysis with flaccidity of muscles or flaccid paralysis
Xiao ke
A classical term referring to symptoms associated with diabetes mellitus,
including extreme thirst, excessive appetite and excessive urination
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LEGEND
LU
LI
ST
SP
HT
SI
BL
KI
PC
TE
GB
LIV
CV
GV
Lung
Large Intestine (Colon)
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
Small Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium (Xinbao)
Triple Energizer (Sanjiao)/Three
Heater/Triple Burner
Gall Bladder
Liver
Conception Vessel (Renmai)
Governing Vessel (Dumai)
Indications are sorted into primary, secondary and tertiary by the use of shading. Indications
shaded in dark grey are primary indications. Indications shaded in light grey are secondary.
Indications with no shading are tertiary indications. For example:
Cough
Asthma
Febrile diseases
Low back pain
In this example, cough and asthma are primary indications, febrile diseases is a secondary
indication and low back pain is a tertiary indication.
In indications summaries, primary indications are shown in bold type for the point number,
while secondary indications are shown in italic bold eg:
ST 36 (primary indication)
ST 39 (secondary indication)
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Ess
Sh
J
K
CYM
Ch
NVN
FCA
CAM
O
Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine et al [compilers] (1980)
Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing
Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine; O'Connor, John &
Bensky, Dan (translators) (1981) Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text,
Eastland Press, Chicago
Jiangsu Provincial College of Traditional Chinese Medicine[compilers]
(1979) Zhen Jiu Xue (Acupuncture & Moxibustion Text) [in Chinese],
Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Press, Hong Kong
Yong Tae Choe & Soo Ho Lee (1973) Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Meridians and Points, Ko Moon Sa, Seoul
Chong Yuming (Chuang Yumin); Shiu, Desmond (translator) (1972) Chinese
Acupuncture: Oriental Publications, New York
Chamfrault, A. (1964) [2nd Edition] Traite de Medecine Chinoise (Tome 1)
[in French], Editions Coquemard, Angouleme (France)
Nguyen Van Nghi (in collaboration with Emmanuel Picou) (1971) [2nd
Edition] Pathogenie et Pathologie Energetiques en Medecine Chinoise [in
French], Imprimerie Ecole Technique Don Bosco, Marseilles,
Ellis, A., Wiseman, N. & Boss, K. (1988), Fundamentals of Chinese
Acupuncture, Paradigm Publications, Brookline, Massachusetts
Cheng Xinnong (Chief Ed.) (1987) Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion,
Foreign Languages Press, Beijing
Omura, Yoshiaki (1982) Acupuncture Medicine: Its Historical and Clinical
Background, Japan Publications, Inc., Toky
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HAND TAIYIN LUNG MERIDIAN
SHOU TAIYIN FEI JING
2
LUNG MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
LU 1 (ZHONGFU)
Front-Mu point of Lungs
Front-Mu Point
Lung disorders, pain in region of lungs, lung-related
signs and symptoms
Disorders of Lung organ
cough, asthma. haemoptysis, fullness
pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis
Pain in lung region
pain in chest, shoulder & back
Lung-related signs and
symptoms
abnormal sweating, night sweats, nasal congestion,
sore throat
LU 5 (CHIZE)
He-Sea point of Lung meridian
He-Sea point
For Qi contravecting upwards
especially Lu Qi but also for ST
Qi contravecting upwards
cough, dyspnoea, asthma
vomiting
Clears Heat from the Lungs
sore throat, pleurisy, bronchitis, pneumonia,
haemoptysis, pulmonary tuberculosis
Disperses Cold from the Lungs
cough, asthma (in the context of a Wind-Cold condition
or other Cold Lung pathology)
Cools Heat in the Blood
erysipelas
Frees the tendons
elbow & arm spasm and pain, shoulder pain
LU 6 (KONGZUI)
Xi-Cleft point of Lung meridian
Xi-Cleft point
For acute obstruction and pain
in the Lung meridian or organ;
An important point in acute
respiratory crises
cough, asthma, haemoptysis
pain associated with coughing such as in pleurisy
sore throat, headache. pain & motor impairment of
elbow & arm
Clears Heat from the Lungs
haemoptysis, sore throat, tonsillitis, asthma (Hot type)
Stops bleeding
haemoptysis, bleeding haemorrhoids
\
in
chest,
3
LUNG MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
LU 7 (LIEQUE)
Luo-Connecting point of Lung meridian
Confluent point of Conception Vessel
One of Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Stars
Luo-Connecting point
LU Luomai Shi: sensation of heat in wrist & palm
LU Luomai Xu: urinary frequency, yawning
NB: While hot sensations in the palms and urinary
frequency are included in modern lists of indications for
this point, there is no mention of yawning
Yuan-Luo coupling technique
combining LU 7 and LI 4 is the
most commonly used of all the
Yuan-Luo couplings and is
mainly used for Wind-Cold
attack to Taiyang meridian and
the Lungs
cough, stiff neck, asthma, headache,
facial paralysis,
oedema in the four limbs (sudden onset type due to
Wind-Cold)
Confluent point of Conception
Vessel
When coupled with KI 6:
Nourishes Yin, soothes the
throat and activates the
descending function of LU
Yin Xu type sore throat, dry mouth and for cough of Yin
Xu type (dry, raspy, worse after dark)
For nape and neck
Lieque’s the trick
Song of the Four Dominant
Points (Si Zong Xue Ge)
headache, migraine, neck rigidity
(especially for occipital headache with neck stiffness in
Wind-Cold attack)
Dispels Wind-Cold
Wind-Cold in Taiyang: cough, sore throat, headache,
neck rigidity, asthma
Wind-Cold in Taiyang complicating to oedema: sudden
swelling in the four limbs
Wind-Cold causing facial paralysis
Invigorates the jing-luo
wrist weakness, neck rigidity, facial paralysis,
hemiplegia
LU 9 (TAIYUAN)
Shu-Stream & Yuan-Source point of Lung meridian
Shu-Stream point
Bi Syndrome: Bi syndrome of wrist, pain in chest &
medial aspect of forearm, pulmonary Bi
Yuan-Source point
Disorders of the LU organ
dyspnoea, asthma, cough, haemoptysis, bronchitis,
pneumonia, whooping cough, pulmonary tuberculosis
Mother-Son reinforcing point
(Earth of Metal)
Used more for Lung Qi Xu than Lung Yin Xu (for
which LU 7 is more commonly used)
One of Eight Meeting Points
(Bahui) for vessels/pulse (mai)
absent radial pulse
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LUNG MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
LU 9 (TAIYUAN) (cont.)
Eliminates Wind & transforms
Phlegm
cough with mucoid sputum, dyspnoea, asthma, throat
swelling & pain
Regulates Lungs & stops
coughing
cough, haemoptysis, dyspnoea, asthma
LU 10 (YUJI)
Ying-Spring Point of Lung meridian
Ying-Spring Point
Clears heat from the Lungs &
benefits the throat
tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, haemoptysis, fever
LU 11 (SHAOSHANG)
Jing-Well Point of Lung meridian
Jing-Well Point
Resuscitation
fainting, wind-stroke coma
One of Sun Simiao’s Thirteen
Ghost Points
(Qian Jin Yao Fang – 652AD)
psychosis (diankuang)
Clears Heat from the Lungs &
benefits pharynx
pharyngitis, tonsillitis, mumps, fever [prick to bleed]
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LUNG MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache/ migraine
Stiff neck
Facial paralysis
Facial swelling
Trigeminal neuralgia
Goitre
EYES
Eye pain/inflammation
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
NOSE
Nasal congestion
Epistaxis
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Sudden loss of voice
Mumps
Toothache
Trismus
Yellow tongue coat
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Insomnia
Irritability (xin fan)
Wind-stroke coma
Syncope/ Loss of consciousness
Syncope with icy limbs (jue ni)
Cadaveric syncope
Infantile convulsions
Whole body numbness due to Wind Bi
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Cardiac pain
Palpitations
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
Haemoptysis
Asthma
Pleurisy
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Expectorating pus & blood (pulmonary abscess)
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5
6
7
9
6
7
7
7
9
10
11
1
7
1
9
9
1
11
1
1
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
9
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
7
7
9
10
11
9
10
11
11
7
11
5
7
10
9
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
9
9
9
10
10
10
11
11
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LUNG MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Haematemesis
Haemorrhoids
GENITOURINARY & SEXUAL DISORDERS
Urinary frequency
Haematuria
Seminal emission
Pain in penis
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
Vaginal discharge
Mastitis/ breast abscess
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Chest pain
Fullness in chest
Pain in chest & back
Pain in chest, shoulder & back
ABDOMEN
Abdominal pain
FOUR LIMBS
Hemiplegia
Acute oedema of four limbs
SHOULDER
Shoulder pain
Shoulder & back pain
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm spasm & pain
Elbow pain
Forearm pain
WRIST
Wrist & arm pain
Wrist pain
Wrist weakness
HAND
Spasm & pain of fingers
Hot sensation in palms
SWELLING/OEDEMA
Acute oedema of four limbs
Facial oedema
Goitre
1
5
6
7
9
10
11
10
5
5
9
6
7
7
7
7
11
5
1
1
1
1
9
9
5
10
10
10
7
7
1
1
5
5
6
7
9
7
7
9
9
9
7
9
11
7
1
1
7
LUNG MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
1
5
6
7
9
10
11
10
10
10
11
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Febrile diseases
Tidal fever
Malaria
Influenza
Absence of sweating
Excessive sweating
5
7
9
6
1
11
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LUNG MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Wind
Dispels Wind
LU 7
facial paralysis, facial neuralgia.
facial spasms, headache, stiff neck,
swelling of the four limbs
Disperses WindCold & opens up the
Lungs
LU 7
Wind-Cold common cold: cough,
headache, stiff neck, sore throat
Eliminates Wind
LU 9
headache, sore throat, cough,
haemoptysis; eye pain/inflammation
LU 5
haemoptysis, sore throat, PhlegmHeat Congests
Lungs
type
asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis
LU 6
haemoptysis. sore throat, tonsillitis,
asthma
LU 10
haemoptysis, sore throat, asthma,
chest pain
Dispels Wind-Heat
LU 11
sore throat, tonsillitis, cough,
epistaxis, febrile diseases
Disperses Xie Heat
from chest
LU 1
haemoptysis, asthma, chest pain,
pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis
Cools Heat in the
Blood
LU 5
erysipelas
LU 5
cough, asthma, dyspnoea
Heat
Clears Heat from
Lungs
Cold
Disperses Cold from
the Lungs
ACTIONS ON FEBRILE DISEASES (RE BING)
Febrile diseases
LU 11
febrile
diseases,
pharyngitis, laryngitis
tonsillitis,
LU 10
febrile
diseases,
pharyngitis, laryngitis
tonsillitis,
LU 5
tidal fever (afternoon fever),
malaria; sore throat
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LUNG MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX IMPEDIMENTS (LIU YU)
Phlegm
Transforms phlegm
LU 9
cough with abundant expectoration,
asthma, chest pain with stifling
feeling
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
LUNGS
Clears Heat from Lungs/Cools Lungs (See above under Heat)
Opens the Lungs
(strengthens
the
dispersing function
of LU)
LU 7
Wind-Cold common cold, cough,
asthma
Regulates Lung Qi,
suppresses niqi
LU 5
Cough, asthma, haemoptysis
LU 6
Cough. asthma, haemoptysis
LU 9
Cough, asthma, dyspnoea,
haemoptysis
ACTIONS ON QI & BLOOD
Qi
Regulates Lung Qi. suppresses niqi (See above under Lung)
Blood
Cools Heat (in
Lungs) and stops
bleeding
Kongzui (LU 6)
haemoptysis, haemorrhoids
ACTIONS ON JING - LUO
Jing-Luo
Invigorates the JingLuo
LU 7
heat in palms of hand (Shi symptom
of Lung Luomai)
One of the Bahui
(Eight Influential/
Meeting points, for
the vessels (mai also
may be translated as
pulse)
LU 9
pulseless disease, migraine headache
LU 7
Yin Xu sore throat (with KI 6)
NB: LU 7 has no gynaecological
indications
Conception Vessel
Clears & regulates
the Conception
Vessel
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LUNG MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON REGIONS
Throat
Benefits the throat &
Cools Heat in the
Lungs
LU 10
sore throat (esp. when due to WindHeat) for both pharyngitis/laryngitis
and tonsillitis
Benefits the pharynx
& Cools the Lungs
LU 11
sore throat (esp. when due to
Wind-Heat), pharyngitis/laryngitis,
tonsillitis and also mumps (parotitis)
LU 6
haemorrhoids
Rectum
Treats
haemorrhoids and
stops bleeding
ACTIONS ON TISSUES
Tendons
Frees the tendons
LU 5
Spasms & pain in elbow & arm
ACTIONS ON PAIN
Pain
Stops pain (Xi-Cleft
point)
LU 6
sore throat, headache, pain & motor
impairment of elbow & arm
ACTIONS ON SHEN
Resuscitation
Opens the sensory
orifices
LU 11
fainting, Wind-stroke (C.V.A.) coma,
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LU 1
ZHONGFU
CENTRAL PALACE
LOCATION
Below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 1 cun
directly below LU 2, 6 cun lateral to the midline at the
level of the first intercostal space
CHARACTERISTICS Front-Mu Point for the Lungs
Clears Perverse Heat from the chest
Clears the Upper Jiao and promotes circulation of Lung
Qi
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,NVN,O,FCA), Coughing &
wheezing (Sh), Coughing blood & pus (Sh,FCA),
Bronchitis (Sh,K), Tracheitis (K), Pulmonary tuberculosis
(Sh)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,NVN,O,FCA), Coughing &
wheezing (Sh), Dyspnoea (K,NVN)
Pain in chest, shoulder & Pain in chest, shoulder & back (Ess,CAM,FCA), Chest
back
pain (J,K), Pain in chest, shoulder & neck (NVN), Pain in
shoulder & scapula (K), Pain in shoulder & back (J, Ch)
Chest fullness
Fullness in the chest (Ess,CAM,FCA), Distension &
fullness of lungs (J,FCA), Oppression, cough, fullness in
the chest, sometimes with hiccough (Ch), After catching
cold, patient has fullness in the chest, oppression, loss of
appetite (Ch)
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Throat Bi/blockage (Sh,FCA) , Sore throat, cannot
swallow (Ch)
Nasal congestion
Nasal congestion (FCA), Congested nose (Sh),
Rhinorrhoea with clear liquid (Ch), Turbid snivel (FCA)
Excessive sweating
Excessive sweating (Sh) , Night sweats (Ch), Sweating
(FCA)
Neck swellings
Adenopathy (Ch), Tumours & nodular growths on the
neck (Sh), Goitres and tumours of the neck (FCA)
Facial oedema
Facial oedema (O), Facial swelling (FCA), Face swollen
due to Wind in the Lungs (Ch)
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LU 1
ZHONGFU
CENTRAL PALACE
INDICATIONS (cont.)
Other indications
Pneumonia (Sh), Fever in pulmonary disorders with
vomiting (Ch), Fever & vomiting (FCA), Difficult
ingestion (FCA), Insomnia (Ch), Somnolence (FCA), Yin
or Yang (Hot or Cold) disorders of the lungs with cough,
sensation of energy rising to upper body, preventing lying
down (Ch), Diminished Qi with inability to lie flat (FCA),
Aversion to cold (FCA), Generalized Heat vexation
(FCA), Loss of appetite, vomiting, sensation of
abdominal fullness (all these symptoms are secondary to
pulmonary disorders) (Ch), Running piglet (ben tun)
(FCA), Vomiting of pus & blood (FCA), Abdominal
distenstion (FCA), Swelling of the four limbs (Ch),
Painful skin (Ch), Pain in the skin & bone (FCA)
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LU 5
CHIZE
CUBIT MARSH
LOCATION
On the cubital crease, on the radial side of the tendon of m.
biceps brachii. Locate with the elbow slightly flexed.
CHARACTERISTICS
He-Sea Point of the Lung meridian
Clears Heat and Fire from the Lungs
Disperses Cold from the Lungs
Suppresses rebellious Qi which is contravecting upwards
Frees the tendons
Stops bleeding
Reducing point of the Lung meridian (Mother/Son)
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA), Bronchitis (Sh,CYM,Ch),
Pleurisy (Sh,CYM), Pulmonary tuberculosis (J,CYM)
Haemoptysis
Haemoptysis (J,Ess,CAM,CYM), Spitting blood (Sh,NVN,Ch),
Coughing of blood (FCA)
Asthma
Asthma
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,FCA), Dyspnoea (K,NVN,Ch),
Shortness of breath (FCA)
Chest fullness
Fullness in the chest (J,Ess,CAM,Sh), Distension & fullness of
chest (J), Fullness of the lungs (NVN,Ch), Thoracic fullness
(FCA), Oppression (Ch,NVN) Counterflow cough & dyspnoea
with fullness (FCA), Distension & fullness in the chest & lateral
costal region (FCA)
Tidal fever
Tidal fever (J,FCA), Afternoon fever (Ess), Malaria (Ch)
Sore throat/
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Pharynx & larynx swollen painful
(J), Swelling & pain in throat (Sh), Pain in the throat (NVN),
Throat blockage [throat Bi] (Sh,FCA)
Elbow arm spasm & pain
Elbow arm spasm & pain (J), Swelling & pain in elbow & arm
(Sh), Spasmodic pain of elbow & arm (Ess,CAM), Hypertonicity
& pain in the elbow and arm (FCA), Pain in shoulder & elbow
(NVN), Muscular spasms of forearm (Ch), Cramps in elbow
preventing raising the arm (Ch), Pain in elbow with contracture
(according to Hua Tuo:Ch), Pain in the arm (O), Pain &
hypertonicity of the elbow & arm preventing normal stretching
(FCA)
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LU 5
CHIZE
CUBIT MARSH
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Shoulder pain
Shoulder & scapula neuralgia (CYM), Pain in shoulder & elbow
(NVN)
Pleurisy
Pleurisy (Sh,CYM)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (J, CAM), Infantile convulsions with fever
and eyes rolled upward (Ch), Child fright wind (FCA), Clonic
spasm (FCA)
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis (J,CYM)
Mastitis
Mastitis (CAM), Breast abscess (J)
Vomiting / haematemesis
Vomiting (Ch,FCA), Vomiting blood (Ch), Ejection of blood
(FCA)
Other indications
Erysipelas (Sh), Pneumonia (Sh), Chest pain (Sh), Cardiac pain
(FCA), Cholera (CYM), Abdomen distended & painful (Ch),
Sudden swelling of the limbs (FCA), Paralysis of the limbs (K),
Hemiplegia, quadraplegia (K), Numbness of the arm (O), Pain in
the arm (O), Facial nerve paralysis (K), Shanghan (Cold injury)
(Ch), Shivering (FCA), Bi syndrome due to wind (Ch), General
loss of sensitivity (Ch), Madness (Ch), Frequent sneezing (Ch),
Nosebleed (FCA), Intercostal inflammation (Ch), Dry mouth (Ch),
Dry tongue (FCA), Pain in the kidneys (Ch), Urinary frequency
(Ch), Atony of the bladder (Ch), Enuresis (FCA), Contractures &
muscular spasms (Ch), Aching body & vexation (FCA), Stiffness
of vertebral column (Ch), Cold in the arm (FCA)
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LU 6
KONGZUI
COLLECTION HOLE
LOCATION
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LU 9
and LU 5, 7 cun above LU 9
CHARACTERISTICS
Xi-Cleft Point of the Lung meridian
For acute obstruction or pain in the Lung meridian or organ
Emergency use for respiratory difficulty such as acute asthma
Regulates Lung Qi & makes it descend
Clears Heat from the Lung
Stops bleeding
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,CYM,Ch,O,FCA), Counterflow cough
(FCA)
Haemoptysis
Haemoptysis
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh),
Expectoration of blood (FCA)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA)
Sore throat/
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,O,FCA), Pharynx & larynx swollen,
painful (J), Sore pharynx (FCA), Tonsillitis (Sh,CYM,K), Laryngitis
(Ch,O), Loss of voice (J,Sh,FCA)
Loss of voice
Loss of voice (J,Sh,FCA), Laryngitis (Ch,O), Pharynx & larynx
swollen, painful (J)
Elbow & arm
spasm & pain
Elbow & arm spasm & pain (J), Spasmodic pain of the elbow &
arm (CAM), Pain & motor impairment of elbow & arm (Ess), Pain
in arm & elbow (Sh), Pain in the arm (O), Difficulty bending the
arm (Sh), Pain in elbow & arm, which cannot be flexed; cannot
touch the head with the hand (Ch), Pain in the elbow & arm with
difficulty in bending & stretching (FCA), Elbow & finger arthritis
(CYM), Elbow joint arthritis (K)
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (CYM,K)
Headache
Headache (Sh,K,Ch), Migraine (K), Inversion headache (FCA)
Fever without sweating
Fever without sweating (Ch), Absence of sweating (Sh,FCA)
Other indications
Pain in the chest (CAM), Pneumonia (Sh), Belching (Sh),
Vomiting blood (Ch), Inversion cold in the arms (FCA)
Spitting
blood
(Sh,Ch),
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LU 7
LIEQUE
BROKEN SEQUENCE;
BRANCHING CLEFT
LOCATION
Proximal to the styloid process of the radius, in a small hollow
1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist
CHARACTERISTICS
Luo-Connecting Point of the Lung meridian
Confluent Point of Conception Vessel
coupled with KI 6 for Yin Xu dry throat, dry cough or sore throat
For nape & neck Lieque’s the trick
from Si Zong Xue Ge (Four Dominant Points Song)
Special regional actions on nape of neck and head
One of Ma Dan Yang’s Twelve Star Points
Dispels Wind-Cold
Invigorates the circulation of the Jing-Luo
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,O,FCA), Cough with mucoid sputum
(Ch)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,NVN,Ch,FCA), Pharynx & larynx swollen
& painful (J), Swelling of the pharynx (Sh), Phlegm obstructing
throat (Ch), Swollen and painful throat & neck (O), Throat Bi
(FCA)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,FCA), Paralysis of the mouth
& eyes (K), Wryness of the eyes & mouth (FCA), Hemiplegia with
deviation of mouth & eyes (Ch), Deviation of mouth (J), Mouth
awry (Sh), Lips pendulant & flaccid (Ch)
Headache/ migraine
Headache
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,O,FCA),
Migraine (CAM,K,Ch)
Neck stiffness
Neck stiffness (J,Sh,FCA), Neck rigidity (Ess,CAM), Swollen and
painful throat & neck (O)
Trismus
Trismus (J,Ess,Ch), Clenched jaws (FCA), Facial spasms (CYM)
Toothache
Toothache (J,CAM,K,FCA)
Wrist weakness/ pain
Wrist weakness (J,Ess,Ch,FCA), Pain & weakness of the wrist
(CAM), Diseases of the wrist joint (Sh), Radial neuralgia (CYM)
Hemicrania
(NVN),
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LU 7
LIEQUE
BROKEN SEQUENCE;
BRANCHING CLEFT
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (J,Sh,K,CYM,Ch,FCA)
Haematuria
Haematuria (CYM), Blood in urine (Sh,FCA), Urine hot with
haematuria (Ch)
Asthma
Asthma (Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Panting (Sh)
Acute oedema of the limbs
Acute oedema of the limbs (Sh), Sudden swelling of the four limbs
(Ch), Swelling & pain in the four limbs and face (Ch)
Hot palms
Heat in palm of hand (Ch,NVN,FCA)
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (CYM,K)
Elbow pain
Pain in the elbow (NVN), Joint pain of the elbow (O), Pain in the
arm & elbow (FCA)
Urinary frequency
Urinary frequency (NVN), Enuresis & frequent voidings (FCA)
Malaria
Malaria (Ch), Malarial disease (FCA), Fever & chills (FCA)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (Ch), Seminal loss (FCA)
Pain in penis
Pain in the penis (Ch), Penile pain (FCA)
Syncope with icy limbs
(jue ni)
Cadaveric syncope with four limbs icy (Ch), Inversion
counterflow in the limbs (FCA)
Whole body numbness due Insensitivity of the whole body due to Bi syndrome or Wind (Ch),
to Wind Bi
Generalized Wind Bi numbness (FCA),
Other indications
Urticaria (Wind Rash) (Sh), Facial spasms (CYM), Lack of energy
(Ch), Epilepsy (Ch), Infantile fright epilepsy (FCA), Laughter,
raving, visions (Ch), Phlegm obstructing the throat (Ch), Vomiting
of phlegm (Ch), Swelling of the shoulders (Ch), Rheumatism of
the shoulders (Ch), Tension in the chest & back (FCA), Chills in
the back (Ch), Sensation of cold in chest & back (Ch), Sensation
of heat with sweating on chest & back (Ch), Heat & pain in the
shoulder & back (FCA), Pain in the elbow (NVN), Radial neuralgia
(CYM), Restless sleep (FCA)
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LU 9
TAIYUAN
GREAT ABYSS
LOCATION
At the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the
radial side of the radial artery.
CHARACTERISTICS
Shu-Stream & Yuan-Source Point of the Lung meridian
One of the Eight Meeting Points (ba hui): for vessels (mai)
Transforms Phlegm
Regulates the Lungs & stops coughing
Dispels Wind
Reinforcing Point of the Lung meridian (Mother/Son)
INDICATIONS
Haemoptysis
Haemoptysis (J,Ess,CAM) , Coughing blood (Sh) , Spitting blood
while coughing (Ch), Expectoration of blood (FCA)
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,NVN,O,FCA), Cough with lots of mucoid
sputum (Ch), Asthma with cough due to Cold (NVN), Bronchitis
(Sh,K,CYM), Pertussis (whooping cough) (Sh), Pulmonary
tuberculosis (Sh)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Asthma with cough due to Cold
(NVN), Dyspnoea (K,Ch), Dyspnoea & fullness in the chest (FCA)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,NVN,Ch,O,FCA) , Pharynx & larynx
swollen & painful (J) , Dry throat (J), Dry pharynx (FCA), Throat
Bi (FCA)
Chest pain
Chest pain (Sh,O), Pain & fullness in chest (J), Pain in chest &
medial aspect of forearm (Ess,FCA), Pain in chest, wrist & arm
(CAM), Chest Bi (Ch) , Thoracic Bi (FCA), Fullness of the lungs
(Ch), Intercostal neuralgia (CYM) , Heart pain (Ch), Cardiac pain
(FCA)
Wrist pain
Wrist joint pain (K), Pain in wrist & arm (J), Pain or lack of
strength in the wrist (FCA), Pain & debility of wrist (Sh), Pain &
paralysis of wrist joint (O), Diseases affecting the radial side of
the wrist joint (Sh), Pain in chest, wrist & arm (CAM)
Headache/ migraine
Headache (Sh,FCA), Frontal headache
(Ch,CYM), Neuralgia of the head (Ch)
(CYM),
Migraine
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LU 9
TAIYUAN
GREAT ABYSS
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Forearm pain
Forearm neuralgia (CYM), Internal aspect of arm painful (Ch),
Pain along the inner face of the forearm (FCA), Pain in chest &
medial aspect of forearm (Ess,FCA)
Palpitations
Palpitations (CAM,FCA)
Eye pain
Pain in the eyes (Sh,FCA), Pain in eyes with fever (Ch),
Inflammation of eyes (Ch)
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Membrane on the eye (Sh), White membrane on eyes (Ch), Eye
pain & screens (FCA)
Influenza
Influenza (Sh,K)
Haematemesis
Vomiting blood (Ch,NVN), Nausea & vomiting (Ch)
Insomnia
Insomnia (K), Malaise preventing sleep (Ch)
Toothache
Toothache (Sh,FCA)
Other indications
Pneumonia (Sh), Pulmonary tuberculosis (Sh), Energy rising in the
body (Ch), Sudden chills & fever (Ch), Body fever & sweating in
thermic disease (FCA), Deviation of mouth (Ch), Divagation (Ch),
Manic raving (FCA), Dry throat (Ch), Great thirst with dry throat
(Ch), Incontinence of stools (Ch), Stenosis of the oesophagus
(Ch), Retching (FCA), Rough pulse (Ch), Palms of hands very hot
(Ch), Cold in the palms (FCA), Cold inversion (FCA), Quivering
with cold (FCA), Lack of radial pulse (FCA), Pain in shoulders &
back with sensation of cold (Ch), Pain in shoulder girdle (Ch),
Pain in the clavicle (FCA), Pain in elbow (Ch)
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LU 10
YUJI
FISH BORDER
LOCATION
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone,
on the junction of the red and white skin (ie: the junction of the
dorsum and palm of the hand)
CHARACTERISTICS
Ying-Spring Point of the Lung meridian
Clears Heat from the Lungs & from the blood
Benefits the throat
Harmonizes the Stomach
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,FCA), Cough producing pain which
radiates to the coccyx (Ch), Cough with pain in the sacrum (FCA),
Bronchitis (O), Pneumonia (O)
Haemoptysis
Haemoptysis (J,CAM,Sh), Spitting blood (Sh), Expectoration of
blood (FCA)
Sore throat /
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,NVN,Ch,FCA), Pharynx & larynx swollen
and painful (J) , Laryngopharyngitis (Sh), Pharyngitis (K), Throat
blockage (Throat Bi) (Sh), Tonsillitis (Sh,K), Loss of voice
(J,CAM,Sh), Hoarseness (Sh,K), Dry throat (Ch), Dry throat &
thirst (FCA)
Loss of voice
Loss
of voice (J,CAM,Sh,FCA),
Hoarseness
(Sh,K),
Laryngopharyngitis (Sh), Pharynx & larynx swollen & painful (J)
Fever
Fever (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Tidal fevers (Sh), Fever without
sweating (Ch), Body fever with sweating (FCA), Malarial disease
(FCA)
Dyspnoea/ asthma
Difficulty in breathing (NVN,Ch), Asthma (Sh,O)
Pain in chest & back
Pain in chest & back (Sh,Ch,FCA), Pain in the heart (NVN),
Cardiac Bi pain (FCA)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain (Sh,Ch), Abdominal pain with inability to eat
(FCA)
Irritability (xin fan)
Heart malaise (xin fan) (Ch), Vexation and diminished Qi (FCA),
Emotional disturbance (Sh), Sorrow & fear (FCA), Mania (FCA)
Yellow tongue coat
Yellow tongue fur (FCA,Ch)
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LU 10
YUJI
FISH BORDER
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Feverish sensation in the palm (CAM), Syncope (K), Palpitation
(K), Pneumonia (O, Infantile malnutrition syndrome (Sh), All
disorders due to alcoholism (Ch), Fear of wind (Ch), Chills (Ch),
Aversion to cold (FCA), Headache (Ch), Eye-dizziness (Ch),
Dizziness & headache (FCA), Patient cannot eat (Ch), Emesis (O),
Gastric counterflow (FCA), Cholera (FCA), Vomiting blood (Ch),
Rheumatism of the elbow; cannot extend the arm (Ch), Swelling
of the limbs (Ch), Swelling of the chin (Ch), Wandering Bi (Ch),
Abscess of the nipple (Ch), Tearing (FCA), Qi ascent (FCA),
Tetany (FCA), Hypertonicity of the elbow & fullness in the limbs
(FCA), Genital damp itch (FCA)
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LU 11
SHAOSHANG
LESSER MERCHANT
LOCATION
On the radial side of the thumb, about 1.0 cun posterior to the
corner of the nail.
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-Well Point of the Lung Meridian
2nd of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis (diankuang) and epilepsy (dianxian)
Clears Heat from the Lungs (mainly throat)
Benefits the throat
Revives from fainting
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,Sh,CAM,Ch,NVN), Cough counterflow & asthma
(FCA)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,CAM), Sore, swollen throat (FCA), Pains in the
throat (NVN), Pharynx & larynx swollen and painful (J),
Pharyngitis, laryngitis (K), Sore throat with obstruction of throat &
hypersalivation (Ch), Tonsillitis (Sh,K), Swollen patchy tonsils (Sh),
Infantile sore throat with white spots (Ch), Throat moth in children
(FCA), Cervical swelling with throat blockage (Throat Bi) (Sh,FCA)
Syncope/
loss of consciousness
Syncope (K), Loss of consciousness (Ess,CAM), Fainting (Sh,O),
Wind-stroke coma (J), Wind-stroke (NVN), Stroke (Sh), Cerebral
haemorrhage (CYM), Cerebral congestion (NVN,Ch), Apoplectic
delirium (Sh), Cadaveric syncope (NVN), Clouding inversion (FCA)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,Ch), Nosebleed (FCA), Persistent nosebleed
(FCA)
Fever
Fever (J,CAM,K,CYM,O), Febrile diseases (Ess), Heat diseases
(FCA), Malaria (Ch,O)
Psychosis (diankuang)
Psychosis (diankuang) (J,Sh), Mania & withdrawal (diankuang)
(FCA), Mania (CAM), Mental disorders (Ess), Schizophrenia (K)
Spasms/ pain in fingers
Contracture & pain of fingers (J,Ess), Spasmodic pain of the thumb
(CAM), Spasms of fingers (CYM,Ch), Pain in fingers which cannot
be extended (Ch), Pain & hypertonicity of the fingers (FCA)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM)
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LU 11
SHAOSHANG
LESSER MERCHANT
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Tonsillitis (Sh,K,CYM), Acute tonsillitis (O), Swollen patchy tonsils
(Sh), Infantile sore throat with white spots (Ch), Throat Bi (Sh), Sore
throat with obstruction of throat (Ch), Throat moth in children
(FCA), Thirst, but cannot swallow (Ch), Oesophagostenosis (CYM),
Sublingual adenitis (Ch), Sublingual sarcoma (CYM), Cervical
swelling with throat blockage [throat Bi] (Sh,FCA)
Mumps
Parotitis (Sh,K,CYM,FCA), Mumps (Sh)
Vaginal discharge
Continuous leukorrhoea (Ch,NVN)
Other indications
Common cold (Sh), Pneumonia (Sh), Lung diseases (O), Infantile
indigestion (Sh), Enteritis (CYM), Headache (K), Infantile epilepsy
(Ch), Lips always dry (Ch), Fullness below the heart with abundant
sweating (Ch), Sweating (O), Sweating & aversion to cold (FCA),
Abdominal distension (Ch), Bleeding from the mouth (Ch),
Swelling of the chin with trismus (Ch), Frequent hiccough (Ch),
Tinnitus due to emptiness of Ancestral Qi (Yuan Qi) (NVN),
Bowstring & elusive masses in males (FCA), Toothache (FCA)
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HAND JUEYIN PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN
SHOU JUEYIN XINBAO JING
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
PC 3 (QUZE)
He-Sea Point of Pericardium meridian
Treats Ni Qi (contravection of
oi) in Stomach and intestines
Diarrhoea with vomiting, gastric pain (Often combined
with Weizhong (BL 40) for Summer-Heat attacks with
diarrhoea and vomiting; in such cases both points are
bled on the vein)
Regulates the intestines; Stops
vomiting & diarrhoea
Drains Heat from the Blood
(Bleed the vein)
(This is one of a group of
points on the cubital crease
which all have similar effects in
clearing Heat from the Blood in
rashes. the others being LI 11 &
LU 5). Of these three points, LI
11 is the most commonly used,
whilst PC 3 is the least used.)
eruptive fevers (eg: measles); urticaria
Opens up the Heart Qi
cardiac pain. palpitations, agitation
Empirical use
bronchitis
Local uses
tremor of hand & arm; pain in elbow and arm
PC 4 (XIMEN)
Xi-Cleft Point of Pericardium meridian
For acute obstruction and pain
in the meridian or organ (in this
case, the Heart organ)
Major point for angina pectoris
Regulates the Qi and expands
the diaphragm
cough, haemoptysis; haematemesis, palpitations, spasm
of diaphragm (hiccough)
Pacifies the Heart & Calms the
Shen
palpitations; Dianji (depressive psychosis)
Stops bleeding
(HT Xi Cleft, HT 6 also stops
bleeding)
haematemesis, haemoptysis, haemorrhoids, epistaxis
Empirical use
furuncles
PC 4 becomes painful in
pleurisy and palpitations and
hence has diagnostic value
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
PC 5 (JIANSHI)
Jing-River Point of the Pericardium meridian
9th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points
Jing-River Point indications
from Nan Jing Difficulty 68
For alternating chills & fevers
malaria (Major point for malaria)
Jing-River Point indications
from Ling Shu Chapter 44
For disorders which affect the
voice
aphonia
9th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost
Points also known as Guilu
(Ghost Road)
Eliminates Phlegm and Calms
the Shen
psychosis, especially Dianji (Withdrawal/depressive
psychosis) rather than for Kuangji (Manic psychosis) as
no heat clearing in required for Dianji, just Phlegm
resolving and moving stagnant Qi;
plum-stone throat, epilepsy, agitation, palpitations
Harmonises the Stomach
vomiting, gastric pain
Dispels fullness & stops pain in
the chest
cardiac pain, palpitations
Clears Internal Heat
febrile diseases, malaria; agitation, irritability,
psychosis, palpitations; carditis, cardiac pain
Established use
irregular menses & uterine congestion
PC 6 (NEIGUAN)
Luo-Connecting Point of Pericardium meridian
Confluent point of Yinweimai
PC Luomai Shi
(Ling Shu Ch 11)
heart pain
PC Luomai Xu
(Ling Shu Ch 11)
stiffness of the nape of the neck
Comment on Ling Shu Ch 11
PC 6 is a major point for cardiac pain but is not
indicated for neck stiffness in modern texts. The
classical Yuan-Luo coupling of TE 4 with PC 6 is also
rarely used.
Confluent (Key/Master) Point
of Yinweimai
heart pain
Zhen Jing Zhi Nan
PC 6 - SP 4
For diseases of Heart, chest and Stomach
Frequently coupled with SP 4, the Confluent Point of
Chongmai for symptoms such as fullness in chest and
epigastrium with vomiting and diarrhoea. This coupling
is often used in Liver Qi Invades Spleen.
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
PC 6 (NEIGUAN) (cont.)
Si Zong Xue Ge (extra verses)
For ribs and chest Neiguan is best
chest pain & fullness, cardiac pain, asthma, hiccoughs
Regulates the Middle Jiao
Major point to suppress nausea & stop vomiting and to
relieve epigastric pain
Regulates Heart Qi
cardiac pain, palpitations
Causes vasoconstriction
shock
Major point for peripheral
vascular disorders of the arm &
hand
Raynaud's Syndrome, Buerger's Disease
Calms the Heart & the Shen
psychosis, palpitations
Suppresses pain
Major point for anaesthesia in thoracic surgery,
including open-heart surgery
Major point for flexor/extensor
disorders of the forearm, wrist
and hand
contracture and pain of elbow and arm
PC 7 (DALING)
Shu-Stream Point of Pericardium meridian
4th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points
Shu-Stream point indications
Nanjing Difficulty 68
Body heavy, joint pain
Bi syndrome of wrist joint
Yuan-Source Point of
Pericardium meridian
Not a significant point for Reinforcing the Heart, as it is
mainly used in its role as a Reducing Point
(Mother/Son)
4th of Sun Simiao's 13 Ghost
Points
Psychosis, epilepsy
psychosis, panic, fear
Clears Heat from Heart and
calms the Shen
psychosis, palpitations, insomnia, panic, fear
Calms the Heart & the Shen
psychosis, palpitations
Harmonizes the Stomach
vomiting, haematemesis, gastric pain;
bad breath, tonsillitis (Stomach Heat)
Expands the chest
pain in chest & sides, cardiac pain
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
PC 8 (LAOGONG)
Ying-Spring Point of the Pericardium meridian
Substituted for PC 5 as 9th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost
Points
[9th of Sun Simiao's 13 Ghost
Points]
Psychosis, epilepsy
In Sun Simiao’s Supplement to the Prescriptions Worth
a Thousand Gold Pieces (Qianjin Yi Fa) PC 5 is the 9th
Ghost Point. This remained in all texts up to 1601
when Yang Jizhou substituted PC 8 for PC 5 in the
Great Compendium of Acupuncture-Moxibustion (Zhen
Jiu Da Cheng)
manic psychosis (Kuangji)
Clears Heat from Heart
manic psychosis (Kuangji), cardiac pain
Clears Heat from the Stomach
mouth ulcers, bad breath, diabetes; vomiting
Clears Heat from the Blood
skin rashes; epistaxis
Local uses
numb fingers, writer's cramp, hand tremor, sweaty
palms
PC 9 (ZHONGCHONG)
Jing-Well Point of Pericardium meridian
Reinforcing point of
Pericardium meridian
(Mother/Son)
Not generally used for Xu conditions
Main uses involve bleeding to
Clear Heat
febrile diseases, hot palms, irritability, Heat stroke,
cardiac pain
Shen disturbance
irritability
Resuscitation
Bleeding PC 9 is a common
treatment for Heat stroke
Heat stroke, stroke, shock
Su Wen Ch 63
Bleed for tinnitus
Established use
Tongue stiffness
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Dizziness/vertigo
EYES
Red eyes
Yellow sclera
EAR
Tinnitus
NOSE
Epistaxis
THROAT, MOUTH
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Bad breath
Mouth ulcers
Stomatitis
Plum-pit qi (plum-stone throat)
Stiff tongue
Pain in root of tongue
Aphasia
Dry mouth & great thirst
Dysphagia
Diabetes/ thirst (xiao ke)
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Depressive psychosis/Withdrawal (dian ji)
Manic psychosis (kuang ji)
Mental disorders
Agitation (fan zao)
Irritability (xin fan)
Panic/Fear/Fright
Plum-pit qi (plum-stone throat)
Insomnia
Poor memory
Wind-stroke (CVA)
Syncope/ Loss of consciousness
Post-partum syncope
Heat-stroke
Epilepsy
Infantile convulsions
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Cardiac pain
Chest pain
Carditis
Hypertension
Palpitations
Palpitations with fear
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
4
8
7
7
8
8
8
5
9
7
9
3
8
8
5
6
7
8
6
7
8
8
4
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
9
7
6
6
3
8
8
9
9
8
8
9
6
3
5
6
7
9
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
8
7
7
7
8
9
9
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
Bronchitis
Haemoptysis
Asthma
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Cholera (huo luan)
Haemafaecia
Haemorrhoids
Rectal prolapse
Epigastric pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Haematemesis
Hiccough
ST & SP disharmony
Dysphagia
Diabetes/thirst (xiao ke)
Jaundice
GENITOURINARY & SEXUAL DISORDERS
Haematuria
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
Irregular menstruation
Uterine congestion
Post-partum vertigo/syncope
Retained placenta
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Chest pain
Pain in chest & sides
Fullness in chest
Intercostal neuralgia
ABDOMEN
Epigastric pain
FOUR LIMBS
Hemiplegia
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm pain
Elbow & arm contracture
Arm pain
WRIST
Wrist pain
3
4
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
6
3
3
8
4
3
3
5
4
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
8
6
6
8
8
8
6
8
5
5
6
6
4
6
7
6
7
3
5
6
7
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
3
3
4
7
9
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HAND
Hand tremor
Hot palms
Writer’s cramp
Numb fingers
SWELLING/OEDEMA
3
4
5
6
7
3
8
9
8
7
9
8
8
5
Axillary swelling
7
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Febrile disease
Malaria
5
5
3
6
6
9
SKIN
Skin disorders
Furuncles
Scabies
Goose/swan palm dermatosis
Fungus infection of hand & foot
7
4
7
7
8
8
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Heat
PC 7
cardiac pain, carditis, palpitations;
psychosis, panic, fear, insomnia;
haematemesis; bad breath.
tonsillitis; skin disorders
PC 8
Manic psychosis (Kuangji); Heat
Stroke, Wind-stroke; mouth ulcers,
stomatitis, bad breath [Yangming
meridian heat]; goose palm
dermatosis, fungus infection of
hand & foot; great thirst (diabetes);
jaundice; epistaxis; cardiac pain
Clears Internal Heat
PC 5
febrile diseases, malaria, agitation,
irritability, psychosis, palpitations;
carditis, cardiac pain
Clears Heat from the
blood
PC 3
urticaria, measles; Heat
exhaustion; febrile diseases
PC 8
skin rashes, epistaxis
Clears Heat/Fire
from HT
ACTIONS ON SIX IMPEDIMENTS (LIU YU)
Phlegm
PC 5
Psychosis, epilepsy; Plum-stone
throat (Stasis of Qi & Phlegm)
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
HEART
Clears Heat/Fire from HT (See above under Heat)
PC 4
Pacifies HT &
Calms the Shen
palpitations, Depressive psychosis
(Dianji)
PC 6
palpitations,
psychosis
Kuang), epilepsy
Regulates HT Qi
PC 6
palpitations
PC 7
cardiac pain
PC 3
cardiac pain, palpitations, agitation
Opens up HT Qi
(Dian
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU (cont.)
STOMACH,
MIDDLE JIAO
Harmonises ST
PC 5
vomiting, gastric pain
PC 7
vomiting, haematemesis, gastric pain
PC 7
bad breath, tonsillitis
Clears Heat from
ST
PC 8
mouth ulcers, bad breath, vomiting,
diabetes
Regulates Middle
Jiao
PC 6
gastric pain, vomiting, nausea
Stops vomiting &
diarrhoea
PC 3
diarrheoa with vomiting
PC 3
diarrheoa with vomiting
INTESTINES
Regulates intestines
& stops vomiting &
diarrhoea
ACTIONS ON QI & BLOOD
Qi
PC 6
palpitations
PC 7
cardiac pain
Opens up HT Qi
PC 3
cardiac pain, palpitations, agitation
Regulates Qi &
expands the
diaphragm
PC 4
cough, haemoptysis, haematemesis,
palpitations, spasm of diaphragm
(hiccoughs)
Regulates HT Qi
ACTIONS ON JING - LUO
Yin Wei Mai
Confluent point of
Yin Wei Mai
PC 6
cardiac pain
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PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON REGIONS
Chest
Si Zong Xue Ge
(extra verses)
For ribs and chest,
Neuguan is best
PC 6
cardiac pain, asthma,
dyspnoea, hiccoughs
Dispels fullness &
stops pain in chest
PC 5
cardiac pain, palpitations
Expands the chest
PC 7
pain in chest & sides, cardiac
pain
PC 4
cough, haemoptysis,
haematemesis, palpitations,
spasm of diaphragm
(hiccoughs)
Diaphragm
Expands the
diaphragm
ACTIONS ON PAIN
Pain
Stops pain
PC 6
cardiac pain, chest pain,
gastric pain; elbow & arm
pain; surgical anaesthesia.
especially for thoracic surgery
ACTIONS ON SHEN
PC 5
palpitations,
agitation;
Depressive psychosis (Dianji),
plum-stone throat, epilepsy
PC 4
palpitations,
psychosis (Dianji)
PC 6
palpitations, psychosis (Dian
Kuang), epilepsy
Clears Heat from
HT & calms the
Shen
PC 7
psychosis, especially Manic
psychosis
(Kuangji)
palpitations, insomnia, panic
fear
Resuscitation
PC 9
Heat-stroke,
fainting
Calms the Shen &
eliminates Phlegm
Pacifies the HT &
Calms the Shen
Depressive
stroke,
shock,
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PC 3
QUZE
CROOKED MARSH
LOCATION
On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the tendon
of m. biceps brachii.
CHARACTERISTICS
He-Sea Point of the Pericardium meridian
Frees the Heart Qi
Clears Heat from the Ying and the Blood
Regulates the Intestines
Stops vomiting and diarrhoea
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain/ carditis
Cardiac pain (J,CAM,K,NVN,FCA), Pain in cardiac region
(Ess), Chest pain & easily frightened (Sh), Myocarditis
(CYM,Sh,O), Inflammation of heart (Ch), Rheumatic heart
disease (Sh)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,O,FCA)
Irritability (xin fan)/
Agitation (fan zao)
Agitation (fan zao) (J), Vexation & agitation (FCA), Fear
(Ch,NVN), Irritability (Ess,CAM), Irritability & fullness (Sh),
Chest pain & easily frightened (Sh), Susceptibility to fright
(FCA)
Tremor of hand & arm
Tremor of hand & arm (J,Ess,CAM), Trembling of the arm
(FCA), Measles with fever and incessant movements of hand
and arm (Ch)
Fever
Fever (J,Ch,NVN,Sh), Febrile diseases (Ess,CAM), Heat
diseases (FCA), Body fever (FCA), Measles with fever and
incessant movements of hand & arm (Ch), Shanghan (Ch),
Cold damage, seasonal thermic disease, scourges & pestilences
(FCA)
Dry mouth
Dry mouth (J,Ch), Great thirst (Ch), Vexation thirst & dry
mouth (FCA)
Gastric pain, vomiting
Gastric pain (J,Ess,O), Stomachache (CAM,K), Stomach pain
(FCA), Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Acute gastroenteritis (Sh),
Diarrhoea with vomiting (Sh),Vomiting glairy mucus or blood
(Ch)
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PC 3
QUZE
CROOKED MARSH
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Pain in elbow & arm
Pain in elbow & arm (J,Sh,Ess,CAM,NVN,FCA), Pain in upper
arm & elbow (O), Upper arm neuralgia (CYM), Spasm of m.
biceps brachii (K)
Bronchitis
Bronchitis (Sh,K,CYM,Ch), Counterflow cough (FCA)
Cholera (huo luan)
Cholera (Ch,FCA), Diarrhoea with vomiting (Sh), Paracholera;
epidemics (CYM), Acute gastroenteritis (Sh), Enteritis (Sh)
Other indications
Heat exhaustion (Sh), Urticaria (CYM), Morning
sickness
(CYM), Pulmonary tuberculosis (CYM), Sadness (NVN),
Perspiration on head and neck (Ch), Severe tonsillitis (Ch),
Hemiplegia (Ch), Congestion of the brain (O), Sterility in
women (O), Pain in shoulder & scapula (K), Cramp (FCA),
Headache & visual dizziness (FCA), Sha patterns (FCA)
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PC 4
XIMEN
ACCUMULATION DOOR
LOCATION
5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line
connecting PC 3 and PC 7, between the tendons of m. palmaris
longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.
CHARACTERISTICS
Xi-Cleft Point of the Pericardium meridian
Special point for angina pectoris
Pacifies the Heart & calms the Shen
Clears Heat from the Ying and the Blood
Frees up the chest & regulates the Qi
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain/ carditis
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Angina pectoris (Sh), Chest
pain (CAM,O,FCA), Chest pain with vomiting (Sh) , Irritability
& pain in the chest (Sh), Myocarditis (CYM,Sh), Rheumatic heart
disease (Sh)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Nervous palpitations (K)
Haematemesis, vomiting
Haematemesis (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,O,FCA), Haemorrhage of
stomach (Ch), Chest pain with vomiting (Sh), Vomiting (K),
Nausea & vomiting (O)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,CYM,K), Nosebleed (O,FCA)
Deep-rooted boil
(ding chuan)
Furuncle (J,Ess,CAM), Ding boil (CYM), Clove sores (FCA)
Depressive psychosis
(dian ji)
Depressive psychosis (dian ji) (J), Depression (Sh),
Psychopathy (CYM), Hysteria (Sh ), Melancholy (FCA),
Vexation (FCA)
Fear & fright
Fear & fright (FCA), Fear of strangers (Sh), Fear of one's
family (Ch),Fearfulness of people (FCA), Insufficiency of spirit
Qi (FCA)
Cough/ haemoptysis
Haemoptysis (J,CAM), Cough with dyspnoea (CYM), Cough
(Ch), Pleurisy (Sh)
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (CYM,O), Chronic haemorrhoids (Ch)
Arm pain
Pain in upper arm & elbow (O), Brachial neuralgia (K)
Other indications
Mastitis (Sh), Spasm of diaphragm (Sh), Wrist joint pain
(CYM), Wrist joint arthritis (K), Paralysis of the adjacent
muscles of the arms & fingers (O), Lack of energy (Ch),
Epilepsy (CAM)
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PC 5
JIANSHI
ACTS AS
INTERMEDIARY
LOCATION
3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the
tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-River point of the Pericardium meridian
9th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guishi (Ghost Road)
Nourishes the Heart & Calms the Shen
Frees up the chest
Transforms Phlegm & Harmonizes the Stomach
Specific point for plum-stone throat
Soothes the sinews & activates the Luo-mai
Clears Internal Heat
Special point for malaria
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain/ carditis
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,K,O,FCA), Sudden cardiac pain (Ch),
Angina pectoris (K), Chest pain (Sh,O), Myocarditis (CYM,
Endocarditis (CYM), Pericarditis (CYM), Inflammation of heart
(Ch), Rheumatic heart disease (Sh)
Vomiting
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Vomiting glairy mucus (Ch),
Stomach-ache with vomiting (Sh)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J,Sh), Mania & withdrawal (dian
kuang) (FCA), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM), Sudden madness
(Ch), Insanity (dianji – depressive psychosis), (Sh), Madness
(NVN,K), Schizophrenia (K,CYM), Hallucinations (O), Fear
(Ch,NVN), Agitation (fan zao) (J), Irritability (xin fan)
(Ess,NVN), "Seems as if posessed by a demon" (Ch), Ghost evil
(FCA), Hysteria (Sh)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), "The heart gives the
impression of being suspended with sensation of hunger (Ch)
Bradycardia (O),
Swelling of the axilla
Swelling of the axilla (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA)
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PC 5
JIANSHI
ACTS AS
INTERMEDIARY
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Elbow contracture
Elbow contracture (J), Twitching or contracture of the elbow
(Ess), Contracture of elbow & arm (CAM), Hypertonicity of the
elbow (FCA), Contracture, atrophy, spasm or swelling of the
elbow (Ch)
Malaria
Malaria (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,O,FCA), Chronic palludism
(malaria) (NVN), Enduring malaria (FCA), Tidal fevers (Sh),
Intermittent fevers (CYM), Febrile diseases (J,Ess)
Gastric pain
Gastric pain (J,Ess,O), Stomach-ache (CAM,Sh,K), Stomachache and vomiting (Sh)
Febrile disease
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Heat diesase (FCA), Intermittent
fevers (CYM), Tidal fevers (Sh), Diseases due to perverse heat
(NVN), Shanghan, fear of wind & cold, shivering (Ch), Malaria
(J,Ess,Sh,Ch,O), Chronic palludism (malaria) (NVN)
Irritability (xin fan)/
Agitation (fan zao)
Agitation (J), Vexation & agitation (FCA), Irritability (xin fan)
(Ess,CAM,NVN), Fear (Ch,NVN), "Seems as if possessed by a
demon" (Ch)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,K,O,FCA), Seizures (Sh), Convulsions
(CYM,O), Infantile convulsions (Ch)
Arm pain
Arm pain (J,Ess,FCA)
Irregular menstruation
Irregular menstruation (Sh,CYM,Ch), Diminished menstruation
(Ch), Menstrual irregularity & clotted discharge (FCA)
Uterine congestion
Uterine congestion (CYM,Ch,O),
Problems of uterine circulation (Ch)
Plum-stone throat
Bone stuck in throat (CYM), Impression of something
obstructing the throat ("plum-stone" throat) (Ch), Apoplexy
with lots of glairy mucus in the throat (Ch)
Other indications
Coma (CYM), Yellow eyes (Sh), Red complexion & yellow
eyes (FCA), Generalized scabies(Sh), Palms of hands very
hot (Ch), Parasitosis (CYM), Wasting disease in infants with
parasitosis and malnutrition (CYM), "Shanghan - fear of wind
& cold, shivering (Ch), Yin (Cold) disease (Ch), Stifling
(Ch), After "Shanghan", sensation of great discomfort in chest
which feels "knotted" (Ch), Lack of energy (Ch), Sudden
muteness (Ch), Aphonia (Ch), Loss of voice (FCA), Cholera
with nausea but no vomiting (Ch), Writer’s cramp (K),
Bradycardia (O), Disorders of the spleen (O)
Endometritis
(CYM),
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PC 6
NEIGUAN
INNER GATE
LOCATION
2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the
tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.
CHARACTERISTICS
Luo-Connecting Point of the Pericardium meridian
Confluent point of Yinweimai (often coupled with SP 4)
Calms the Heart and the Shen
"For ribs & chest Neiguan is best"
(variant additional verse of the Four Dominant Points Song)
Regulates the Middle Jiao
Frees up the chest and regulates Qi
Relieves pain
Research findings
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Causes vasoconstriction
Regulates blood pressure
Strengthens myocardial contraction
Contraindicated in hypertrophic obstructive
cardiomyopathy [use HT 8 instead]
Alleviates nausea and vomiting
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,NVN,O,FCA), Angina pectoris
(Sh,O), Chest pain (Sh), Myocarditis (CYM), Endocarditis
(CYM), Pericarditis (CYM), Inflammation of heart (Ch),
Rheumatic heart disease (Sh)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,K,O,FCA), Seizures (Sh)
Vomiting
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA),
(CAM,NVN,O), Gastritis (K)
Contracture & pain of
elbow & arm
Contracture & pain of elbow & arm (J,Ess,CAM), Pain &
hypertonicity of elbow & arm (FCA), Contracture of elbow
(Ch), Neuralgia of arm or elbow (Ch), Neuralgia of the forearm
(CYM), All disorders of the arm due to wind or Heat (Ch)
Malaria
Malaria (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Tidal fever (Sh)
Febrile disease
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Heat diseases (FCA), Tidal fever
(Sh)
Nausea
&
vomiting
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PC 6
NEIGUAN
INNER GATE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Gastric pain
Gastric pain (J,Ess,O), Stomach-ache (CAM,Sh), Stomach pain
(FCA), Bellyache (CYM), Abdominal pain (Sh), Abdomen
painful with fullness of the chest (Ch), Gastritis(K)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (FCA), Mental
disorders (Ess,CAM), Madness (K), Hysteria (Sh)
Chest pain & fullness
Chest pain (Sh), Stuffy chest (CAM), Fullness & malaise of
chest (Ch), Fullness of the chest (NVN), Pain in hypochondriac
region (CAM)
Hiccough
Hiccough (CAM,NVN,O), Spasm of the diaphragm (Sh)
Wind-stroke
Apoplexy (Sh), Cerebral haemorrhage (CYM), Wind strike
(FCA)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Sh,Ch), Jaundice moria (CYM)
Post-partum vertigo/
syncope
Post-partum syncope (Ch), Post-partum vertigo (CYM)
Dyspnoea/ asthma
Dyspnoea (CYM), Asthma (Sh), Breathing difficulties (O)
Retention of placenta
Placenta does not descend (Ch), Makes expulsion of the
placenta easier (O)
Red eyes
Inflammation of the eyes (Ch), Congestion of blood in eyes
(Ch), Red eyes (FCA)
Rectal prolapse
Prolapsed rectum (Sh), Prolapse of rectum (FCA)
Poor memory
Amnesia (O), Poor memory & derangement (FCA)
ST/SP Disharmony
Disharmony between the Stomach and the Spleen (Sh,FCA)
Other indications
Shock (Sh), Migraine headache (Sh), Hyperthyroidism (Sh),
Swollen & painful throat (Sh), Pain associated with surgery
(Sh), Diseases of the chest (Sh), Diseases of the chest & ribs
(FCA), Rheumatic heart disease (Sh), Cardioaesthenia (CYM),
Hypertension (K), Pain in shoulder & scapula (K), Stomatitis
(K), Insomnia (CAM), Irritability (CAM), Bradycardia (O),
Gastric reflux (FCA), Hot, red face (FCA), Lump glomus
(FCA), Concretions (FCA)
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PC 7
DALING
GREAT MOUND
LOCATION
In the depression in the middle of the transverse crease of the
wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor
carpi radialis.
CHARACTERISTICS
Shu-Stream and Yuan-Source Point of the Pericardium
meridian
4th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guixin (Ghost Heart)
Clears Heart Fire & Calms the Shen
Harmonizes the Stomach
Frees up the chest
Reducing point of Pericardium meridian in Five Phase theory
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain/ carditis
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Myocarditis (Sh,CYM,O),
Cardiac pain with palms of hands very hot (Ch), Pain in chest &
heart with groaning and anxiety (Ch)
Vomiting/ haematemesis
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Gastritis (Sh), Acute gastritis
(K), Acute gastritis with high fever (CYM), Frequent vomiting
(Ch), Haematemesis (NVN), Spitting blood (Sh), Blood ejection
(FCA), Gastric haemorrhage (Ch,CYM)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Palpitations with fear (J),
Fright palpitations (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (FCA), Mental
disorders (Ess,CAM), Mental illness (Sh), Madness: incessant
laughter, crying & groaning, divagation (Ch), Emotional
instability (O), Neuraesthenia (K)
Gastric pain
Gastric pain (J,Ess), Stomach pain (FCA), Stomachache
(CAM), Gastritis (Sh), Acute gastritis (K), Acute gastritis with
high fever (CYM), All stomach disorders (NVN),
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,Ch), Seizures (Sh), Convulsions (CAM)
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PC 7
DALING
GREAT MOUND
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Pain in chest & sides
Pain in chest & sides (J), Pain in chest & ribs (Ch,NVN), Pain
in chest & hypochondriac region (Ess), Pain in chest & lateral
costal region (FCA), Pain in hypochondriac region (CAM),
Intercostal neuralgia (Sh,Ch,CYM)
Hypertension
Hypertension (K), High diastolic blood pressure (O)
Panic/ fear/ irritability
Panic (Ess), Anxiety, fear, continual irritability (xin fan) (NVN),
Palpitations with fear (J), Vexation(FCA), Irritability (CAM),
Emotional instability (O), Joy, sorrow, weeping, fright & fear
(FCA), Incessant laughter (FCA), Neuraesthenia (K)
Insomnia
Insomnia (CAM,Sh,CYM)
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Tonsillitis (Sh,K,CYM), Pain in the throat (Ch), Throat blockage
(Sh)
Swelling of the axilla
Swelling of the axilla (Sh,Ch) , Axillary adenitis (CYM)
Skin disorders
Scabies (Sh,CYM), Damp skin disease of upper extremities
(Sh), Eczema (Ch), "Goose palm" dermatosis (CYM),
Abscesses, sores, lesions (Ch), Urticaria (CYM), Jie, xian and
other sores (FCA)
Bad breath
Bad breath (CYM), Mouth always smells bad (Ch), Foul breath
(CAM)
Arm pain
Brachial neuralgia (K), Neuralgia or paralysis of the median
nerve (O), Contracture & pain of arms and elbows (Ch)
Wrist pain
Diseases & pain of wrist joint (Sh), Neuralgia or paralysis of
the median nerve (O)
Tongue root pain
Pain at the root of the tongue (Sh,FCA)
Red or yellow eyes
Reddening or yellowing of the eyes (FCA), Inflammation of eyes
(Ch), Yellow sclera (Ch)
Hot palms
Heat in the palms (FCA), Palms of hands very hot (Ch)
Other indications
Neuraesthenia (K), Lack of energy (Ch), Constipation (CYM),
Cholera imperception of fingers(CYM), Headache (CYM), Firelike body heat (FCA), Fever without sweating and with headache
(Ch), Dry mouth (Ch), Urine red like blood (Ch), Swelling of
muscles in the renal region (Ch), Shortness of breath (FCA),
Stuffy chest (CAM)
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PC 8
LAOGONG
PALACE OF LABOUR
LOCATION
Alternative location
CHARACTERISTICS
On the palm of the hand, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals,
proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints.
Between the 3rd and 4th metacarpals (i.e.: on the ulnar side of
the 3rd metacarpal, rather than the radial side).
Ying-Spring point of the Pericardium meridian
Substituted for Jianshi (PC-5) as the 9th of the Sun Simiao’s
13 Ghost Points in the Great Compendium of Acupuncture and
Moxibustion (1601) for the treatment of psychosis and epilepsy
Also known as Guiku (Ghost Cave)
Calms the Shen
Clears Heat from the Heart & Stomach
Clears Heat from the blood & Eliminates Damp-Heat (rashes)
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Angina pectoris (Sh), Chest
pain (Sh)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,K,O,FCA)
Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers (J,Sh,Ch), Mouth sores (FCA), Stomatitis
(Sh,Ess,CYM), Inflammation of oral cavity (O)
Bad breath
Bad breath (K), Foul breath (J,Ess,CAM,K), Bad or rancid smell
in the mouth (Ch), Halitosis (FCA), Stomatitis (Sh,Ess,CYM,K),
Infantile gingivitis (Ch), Infantile alveolar-dental pyorrhoea
(Ch), Erosion of the gums in infants (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (FCA), Mental
disorders (Ess,CAM), Mental illness (Sh), Psychopathy (CYM),
Madness: always angry, incessant groaning or laughing, fear
(Ch), Madness (kuangji) (Sh,K), Hysteria (Sh), Shyness (O),
Irascibility (FCA), Elation (FCA), Apprehensiveness (FCA)
Vomiting
Vomiting (J,Ess,O,FCA), Nausea & vomiting (Ch,CAM),
Vomiting with heart pain (Ch), Stomach diseases (O), Gastritis
(CAM)
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PC 8
LAOGONG
PALACE OF LABOUR
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Skin rashes
Fungus infection of hand & foot (Ess,CAM), Goose palm
dermatosis (CYM), Goose foot wind (FCA), Swan hand (Sh),
Abscess of the hand (Ch)
Numb fingers
Numb fingers (Sh), Insensitivity of hand (Ch)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Sh,CYM), Jaundice with yellow sclera (Ch)
Dysphagia
Inability to swallow food (Sh), Cannot swallow solids or liquids
(Ch)
Syncope/
Loss of consciousness/
Wind-stroke
Fainting (K), Frightened fainting among infants (Sh), Coma
from stroke (Sh), Cerebral hyperaemia (K), Wind strike (FCA),
Heat exhaustion (Sh)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (CYM), Nosebleed ( FCA), Incessant epistaxis (Ch)
Diabetes
Diabetes (CYM), Great thirst (Ch), Vexation thirst (FCA)
Hypertension
Hypertension (Ch), High blood pressure (O), Hardening of the
arteries (O), Arteriosclerosis (Ch)
Writer's cramp
Writer's cramp (CYM,O)
Haematuria / haemafaecia
Haematuria (Ch), Blood in the stools (Ch), Bloody stool or
urine (FCA)
Other indications
Hand tremors (Sh), Wind with Bi syndrome in the hand and
groaning (Ch), Excessive sweating of the palms (Sh), Pleurisy
(CYM), Fullness & pain in the sides of the chest (Ch), Pain in
the sides preventing turning around (Ch), Spasms of the
diaphragm (CYM), Sensations of Qi rising (Ch), Gastric cancer
(CYM), Bronchitis (CYM), Haemorrhoids (Ch), Hot or cold
abscesses (Ch), Headache (Ch), Migraine (Ch), Fever without
sweating after cold has been trapped for a few days (Ch),
Wasting disease in infants with malnutrition & parasitosis
(CYM), Cheilosis (K), Stomach diseases (O), Difficult ingestion
(FCA), Lower abdominal accumulations & concretions (FCA)
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PC 9
ZHONGCHONG
MIDDLE POURING
Alternative location
In the centre of the tip of the middle finger.
About 1 fen from the base of the middle fingernail on the radial
side.
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-Well Point of the Pericardium meridian
LOCATION
Opens the sensory orifices (resuscitates)
Clears Heat from the Heart
Returns Yang
Reinforcing point of the Pericardium meridian in Five Phase
theory
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain/ carditis
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,NVN,K,FCA), Angina pectoris (Sh),
Cardiac pain with sensation of fullness & irritability and
stiffness of the tongue (Ch), Cardiac inflammation (Ch),
Carditis (CYM), Disorders of the heart (O)
Irritability (xin fan)
Irritability (xin fan) (J,Ess), Vexation & oppression (FCA),
Cardiac pain & irritability (NVN), Cardiac pain with sensation
of fullness & irritability and stiffness of the tongue (Ch)
Syncope/
Loss of consciousness/
Wind-stroke/
Heat stroke
Syncope (hunmi) (J,K), Loss of consciousness (Ess,CAM),
Coma (O), Apoplectic coma (Sh), Coma due to apoplexy (O),
Cerebral haemorrhage (CYM,K), Cerebral congestion (CYM),
Shock (Sh,K), Clouding inversion (FCA), Fright inversion
(FCA), Infantile convulsions (Ess), Heat stroke (zhong shu)
(J,Ess,CAM,O), Summerheat strike (FCA), Heat exhaustion
(Sh)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,NVN) , Deafness (NVN)
Tongue stiffness
Tongue stiffness Stiffness, swelling & pain of the tongue (J) ,
Stiffness & swelling of tongue(Ch) , Aphasia with stiffness of
tongue (Ess), Aphasia with stiffness & swelling of tongue
(CAM), Stiffness of the tongue impeding speech (FCA),
Sublingual sarcoma (CYM)
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PC 9
ZHONGCHONG
MIDDLE POURING
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Febrile disease
Fever (O), Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Heat diseases (FCA),
High fever (Sh), Sweatless fevers (CYM), All Yang (Hot)
diseases with fever & chest malaise, without sweating (Ch),
Shanghan with headache. The body is literally burning: the
palms of the hands are very hot (Ch), Body burning (NVN),
Hot palms
Palms hot (J), Heat in the palm (FCA), Feverish sensation in
palm (Ess,CAM), Shanghan with headache. The body is
literally burning; the palms of the hands are very hot (Ch)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (Ess,K), Convulsions (CAM)
Dizziness/ vertigo
Vertigo (CYM), Dizziness (K)
Other indications
Infantile night crying (J), Infantile parasitosis (CYM), Mental
disorder (K), Acute disorders due to perverse wind (NVN),
Paralysis of the extremities (K), Elbow pain (FCA), Thoracic
oppression (FCA), Pain in the root of the tongue (FCA)
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HAND SHAOYIN HEART MERIDIAN
SHOU SHAOYIN XIN JING
49
HEART MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
HT 1 (JIQUAN)
Mainly local actions on axilla,
chest, sides, shoulder and for
circulatory insufficiency of the
arm
cold & painful arm
Miscellaneous uses
thirst, dry retching
HT 3 (SHAOHAI)
He-Sea Point of Heart meridian
He-Sea point
Nan Jing Difficulty 68
Ni Qi in the Stomach & Intestines - vomiting
Regulates the Heart Qi
cardiac pain
Calms the Shen
psychosis (Dian Kuang), especially Manic psychosis
(Kuangji), neuraesthenia, memory loss
Clears the vessels
arm numbness, hand tremor, elbow contracture debility
of the four limbs; dizziness, headache
Relaxes the tendons
elbow contracture, stiff neck
Empirical point
scrofula
HT 5 (TONGLI)
Luo-Connecting Point of the Heart meridian
One of Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Stars
HT Luomai Shi
(Ling Shu Ch 11)
fullness & pressure in the chest
HT Luomai Xu
(Ling Shu Ch 11)
aphasia
Comment on Ling Shu Ch 11
HT 5 is a major point for aphasia but is not commonly
used for fullness & pressure in the chest
Regulates the Heart Qi
Research has shown that HT 5
regulates cardiac rate & rhythm
palpitations, cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia,
bradycardia
Calms the Shen
psychosis (Dian Kuang), neurasthenia, hysterical
aphasia, nervous palpitations, tachycardia
Miscellaneous uses
headache, dizziness with blurred vision, uterine,
haemorrhage and urinary incontinence
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HEART MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
HT 6 (YINXI)
Xi-Cleft Point of the Heart meridian
For acute obstruction and/or
pain in the meridian or organ
cardiac pain, brachial neuralgia, nervous palpitations
Empirical point
night sweats (especially in HT Yin Xu)
Stops bleeding
(Xi-Cleft point of PC, PC 4 also
stops bleeding)
haematemesis, epistaxis
HT 7 (SHENMEN)
Shu-Stream & Yuan-Source Point of the Heart
meridian
Shu-Stream point
Nan Jing Difficulty 68
Bi syndrome of wrist
Yuan-Source point
Disorders of the HT organ
Xu conditions of the Heart
Mother-Son reducing point
(Earth of Fire)
Shi conditions of the Heart
Calms the Shen
Sedative function
irritability, psychosis (Diankuang), hysteria, nervous
palpitations, insomnia, poor memory
Pacifies the Heart
cardiac pain, irritability, psychosis (Diankuang),
hysteria, nervous palpitations, insomnia, poor memory
Clears the meridians
pain in sides, hot palms
Miscellaneous uses
yellow sclera, tongue paralysis, febrile diseases,
heamatemesis
HT 8 (SHAOFU)
Ying-Spring Point of Heart meridian
Clears Heat from the Heart
meridian
palpitations, hot palms, cardiac arrhythmia (especially
premature ventricular contractions - P.V.C.s)
Clears Heart Heat
Transmitting Downwards to
Small Intestine
dysuria
Calms the Shen
palpitations, hysteria, misanthropy. laments and sighs
often
Regulates the Heart Qi
chest pain, palpitations. cardiac arrhythmia
HT 9 (SHAOCHONG)
Jing-Well Point of the Heart meridian
Shen disturbance
Psychosis (Dian Kuang), irritablity
Resuscitation
Wind-stroke coma, syncope
Bleed
febrile diesases, sore throat
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HEART MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache
Dizziness/vertigo
Stiff neck
Scrofula
EYES
Visual dizziness
Yellow sclera
NOSE
Epistaxis
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Dry throat
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sudden loss of voice
Toothache
Aphasia with stiff tongue
Paralysis of tongue
Hysterical aphasia
Thirst
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Manic psychosis (kuang ji)
Mental disorders
Neuraesthenia
Hysteria
Intellectual impairment
Poor memory
Insomnia
Irritability (xin fan)
Wind-stroke (CVA) coma
Syncope/ Loss of consciousness
Epilepsy
Fear
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Cardiac pain
Enlarged heart
Palpitations
Palpitations with fear
Cardiac arrhythmia
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Dyspnoea
1
3
5
6
5
5
6
6
1
3
3
3
3
3
5
1
7
8
7
9
9
6
5
9
7
5
5
9
6
7
3
5
7
5
1
3
3
5
3
5
5
7
6
6
3
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
1
3
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
7
9
9
9
8
9
9
9
8
8
9
8
9
9
8
7
7
9
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HEART MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Vomiting
Dry retching
Haematemesis
Jaundice
GENITOURINARY & SEXUAL DISORDERS
Dysuria
Urinary incontinence
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
Vaginal discharge
Uterine bleeding
Pruritus vulvae
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Chest pain
Fullness in chest
Pain in chest & sides
Pain in ribs & sides
Intercostal neuralgia
Pain in axilla & sides
Body odour from axilla
FOUR LIMBS
Paralysis of four limbs
SHOULDER
Shoulder joint restriction
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm coldness & pain
Elbow contracture
Arm pain
Arm pain & contracture
Arm numbness
WRIST & ARM
Wrist & arm pain
HAND
Hot palms
Hand tremor
Contracture of little finger
SWELLING/OEDEMA
Scrofula
1
3
5
6
7
6
7
7
8
9
3
1
1
9
8
8
5
6
5
8
8
3
9
6
9
1
1
3
3
3
7
1
1
3
1
1
3
5
9
9
3
5
7
8
3
8
1
3
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Febrile diseases
Malaria
Night sweats
Pulmonary tuberculosis (bone steaming fever)
7
8
8
6
6
SKIN
Pruritus vulvae
Pruritus (itching)
8
8
9
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HEART MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Heat
Clears Heat from HT
meridian
HT 8
palpitations, hot palms, cardiac
arrhythmia (especially premature
ventricular contractions - P.V.C.s)
Clears Heat
Transmitting
Downwards to Small
Intestine
HT 8
dysuria
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
HEART
HT 3
cardiac pain
HT 5
palpitations, cardiac arrhythmia,
tachycardia, bradycardia
HT 8
chest pain,
arrhythmia
Reinforces HT Yin
HT 6
night sweats
Pacifies HT
calms the Shen
HT 7
cardiac pain, nervous palpitation,
insomnia, hysteria, psychosis (Dian
Kuang), irritability, poor memory
Regulates HT Qi
and
palpitations,
cardiac
ACTIONS ON QI & BLOOD
Qi
Regulates HT Qi (See above under HT)
ACTIONS ON JING - LUO
Jing-Luo
Clears the meridians
HT 7
pain in the sides, hot palms
Clears the vessels
HT 3
arm numbness, hand tremor, elbow
contracture, debility of the four limbs;
dizziness, headache
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HEART MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON TISSUES
Tendons
Relaxes the tendons
HT 3
elbow contracture, neck stiffness
ACTIONS ON SHEN
HT 3
psychosis (Dian Kuang) (especially
Manic
psychosis
(Kuangji),
neurasthenia, memory loss
HT 5
psychosis
(Dian
Kuang),
neuraesthenia, hysterical aphasia,
nervous palpitations, tachycardia
HT 7
nervous
palpitation,
insomnia,
hysteria, psychosis (Dian Kuang),
irritability, poor memory
HT 8
palpitations, hysteria, misanthropy,
laments and sighs often
HT 9
psychosis (Dian Kuang), irritability
Calms the Shen
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HT 1
JIQUAN
EXTREME SPRING
LOCATION
In the centre of the axilla, on the medial side of the axillary
artery. Locate with the arm raised.
CHARACTERISTICS
Regulates Qi & frees up the chest
Activates the circulation in the Jing-luo
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,K,FCA), Angina pectoris (Sh), Pain in the costal
& cardiac regions (Ess,CAM,FCA), Heart or chest pain (O), Pain
in heart with groaning (Ch), Chest pain and thirst (Sh), Cardiac Bi
(FCA)
Pain in ribs & sides
Aching & pain in sides and ribs (J), Pain in costal & cardiac
regions (Ess), Pain in chest & hypochondrium (K), Intercostal
neuralgia (Sh,O), Pain in the sides (NVN), Ribs full & painful
(Sh), Pain & fullness in the sides (Ch), Fullness & pain in lateral
costal region (FCA)
Dry retching
Dry retching (J,Sh,FCA), Nausea, great thirst (Ch)
Thirst
Throat dry & irritating thirst (J), Dryness of the throat (CAM),
Chest pain & thirst (Sh), Great thirst (Ch), Thirst with desire to
drink (FCA)
Scrofula
Scrofula (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Elbow & arm cold &
painful
Elbow & arm cold & painful
(J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Pain,
contracture & sensation of cold in arm & elbow (NVN),
Contracture & sensation of cold in arm & elbow (Ch), Icy cold
sensation in arms (Ch), Inversion cold in the arm & elbow
(FCA), Sensation of cold in elbow (K)
Paralysis of four limbs
Paralysis of four limbs (Ch), Paralysis of lower extremities (K),
Pain or paralysis of upper arm (O), Insensitivity of the four limbs
(Ch),
Body odour (armpit)
Stench in the axilla (K), Strong axillary odour (O)
Shoulder joint restriction
Perifocal inflammation of shoulder joint (Sh), Arthritis of the
shoulder (Sh), Inability to raise the arm (Sh)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Sh), Yellow sclera (Ch)
Other indications
Depression (Sh), Groaning (Ch), Insufficient lactation (O)
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HT 3
SHAOHAI
LESSER SEA
LOCATION
When the elbow is flexed, this point is at the medial end of the
transverse cubital crease, in the depression anterior to the medial
epicondyle of the humerus.
CHARACTERISTICS
He-Sea Point of the Heart meridian
Calms the Shen
Transforms phlegm (Special point for scrofula)
Regulates Heart Qi
Relaxes the tendons
Invigorates the circulation in the Jing-luo
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Heart pain with nausea and
vomiting (NVN), Heart pain with hand tremors (Ch), Pain in the
region of the heart (FCA), Chest pain (Sh,O)
Arm numbness
Arm numbness (J,Ess,FCA), Numbness in both arms (FCA),
Numbness of forearm (Sh), Spasmodic pain & numbness of hand
& arm (CAM)
Hand tremor
Hand tremor (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,FCA), Heart pain with hand
tremors (Ch), Chest pain with hand tremors (Sh), Trembling hands
& hypertonicity of the elbow (FCA)
Elbow contracture
Elbow contracture (J,Ess), Contracture of elbow & pain in axilla
(Ch), Contracture causing fixation of elbow (CYM),
Hypertonicity of the elbow (FCA), Trembling hands &
hypertonicity of the elbow (FCA), Elbow joint arthritis (K),
Diseases of elbow (Sh)
Scrofula
Scrofula
(J,Ess,CAM,CYM,Ch,K,FCA),
Goitre
Lymphadenitis (Sh), Nodular growths in the neck (Sh)
Pain in axilla & sides
Pain in axilla & sides (J,Ch), Pain in axilla and hypochondriac
region (Ess,CAM), Pain in axillary & lateral costal regions
(FCA), Pain in the axilla (Sh,FCA), Intercostal neuralgia
(Sh,CYM,K), Elbow contracture & pain in the axilla (Ch)
(NVN),
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HT 3
SHAOHAI
LESSER SEA
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Headache
Headache (CYM), Headache due to Wind (Ch), Headache and
dizziness (Sh,FCA), Pain in the nape of the neck (J)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (Sh), Schizophrenia (K), Madness (Ch),
Madness (kuang ji – manic psychosis) (Sh), Mania (FCA)
Memory loss
Absent-mindedness (Sh), Poor memory (FCA), Loss of memory,
frequent forgetfulness (Ch), Neuraesthenia (Sh)
Dizziness
Dizziness (O), Eye-dizziness (Ch), Headache and dizziness
(Sh,FCA)
Stiff neck
Stiff neck (Sh,O), Torticollis (Ch) , Pain in nape of the neck (J)
Toothache
Toothache (Sh,CYM,FCA), Toothache with cold sensation in the
teeth (Ch), Pain in the gum (Ch)
Vomiting
Vomiting (Sh), Vomiting of mucoid sputum with dribbling,
nausea (Ch), Vomiting of foamy drool (FCA), Qi counterflow
(FCA)
Paralysis of limbs
Debility of the limbs (Sh), Cannot move the four limbs (Ch),
Pain or paralysis of arm or elbow joint area (O)
Other indications
Cold fingers (CYM), Ulnar nerve neuralgia (Sh), Neuraesthenia
(Sh), Epilepsy, bleats like a lamb (Ch), Hiccoughs (Ch), Fever
with chills (Ch), Sensation of energy rising to the upper body
(Ch), Swelling of arm & forearm (NVN), Pulmonary tuberculosis
(O), Facial neuralgia (O)
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HT 5
TONGLI
COMMUNICATION
WITH THE INSIDE
LOCATION
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.0 cun
above the transverse crease on the palmar aspect of the wrist
CHARACTERISTICS
Luo-Connecting Point of the Heart meridian
One of Ma Dan Yang’s Twelve Stars
Calms the Shen
Regulates the Heart Qi
The point of choice for aphasia
Special point for palpitations
Research
Effective for disturbances of cardiac rate (both tachycardia &
bradycardia) and disturbances of cardiac rhythm
INDICATIONS
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,O), Nervous palpitations
(K,Ch), Palpitations due to nervous fright (Sh), Palpitations with
fear (J), Tachycardia (nervous palpitations) with anxiety, fear
(NVN), Palpitations & racing of the heart (FCA)
Pain in wrist & arm
Pain in wrist & arm (J,Ess,FCA), Pain in wrist & elbow (CAM),
Pain in elbow & arm (Ch), Pain in forearm (O), Contractures in
upper limbs (Ch), Nervous spasms of upper limbs (CYM)
Aphasia / stiff tongue
Aphasia (O), Aphasia with tongue stiffness (J,Ess,CAM), Stiff
tongue preventing speech (FCA), Stiffness of tongue (Sh), Tongue
seems tied with speech difficulty (NVN), Acute glossitis (CYM),
Sudden atony of tongue (Ch), Acute paralysis of suprahyoid
muscle (O), Hysterical aphasia (Sh), Suddenly mute, does not
want to talk (Ch)
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,CAM,FCA), Sudden hoarseness of voice
(Ess), Sore throat (Ess,Ch), Pharynx & larynx swollen & painful
(J), Throat blockage (Throat Bi) (Sh), Tonsillitis (CYM)
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HT 5
TONGLI
COMMUNICATION
WITH THE INSIDE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Dizziness / vertigo
Dizziness (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Vertigo (CYM,Ch), Headache
and dizziness (Sh), Eye-dizziness (J,Ch), Blurring of vision
(Ess,CAM)
Sore throat / tonsillitis
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Ch), Pharynx & larynx swollen & painful
(J), Sore swollen throat (FCA), Throat blockage (Throat Bi)
(Sh,FCA), Tonsillitis (CYM)
Headache
Headache (CYM,Ch), Headache and dizziness (Sh)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (Sh), Psychopathy (CYM)
Neuraesthenia
Neuraesthenia (Sh,K), Nervous anxiety (O), Lack of energy (Ch),
Insomnia (O), Shyness (O)
Hysteria
Hysteria (K,Sh), Visceral agitation [zang zao](FCA), Hysterical
aphasia (Sh), Suddenly mute, does not want to talk (Ch)
Uterine haemorrhage /
menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia (CYM), Abnormal uterine bleeding (Sh), Heavy
menstrual bleeding (Ch), Excessive menstruation (O), Profuse
menstruation (FCA), Uterine haemorrhage due to fullness (Ch)
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence (Sh,Ch)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiac arrhythmia (Sh), Arrhythmia (O),
Tachycardia / bradycardia
Palpitations & racing of the heart (FCA), Tachycardia (nervous
palpitations) with anxiety, fear (NVN), Bradycardia (Sh)
Other indications
Chest pain (Sh), Cough (Sh), Asthma (Sh), Fever with malaise in
the chest (Ch), Hot face without sweating (Ch), Groaning (Ch),
Pain & blood congestion in eyes (Ch), Frequent yawning (Ch),
Vomiting (Ch), Sensation of chills in the heart (Ch), Heart feels
as if lifted upwards (Ch), Insomnia (O), Enhances mental
acuteness (O)
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HT 6
YINXI
YIN CLEFT
LOCATION
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun
above the transverse crease on the palmar aspect of the wrist
CHARACTERISTICS
Xi-Cleft Point of the Heart meridian
Clears Heart Fire & Calms the Shen
Consolidates the Exterior (stops sweating)
Special point for night sweats [use with SI 3]
from the Ode of a Hundred Patterns by Gao Wu (1529)
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Angina pectoris (O), Acute
myocardial infarct (O)
Palpitations
Palpitations (Sh), Palpitations with fear (J), Fright palpitations
(FCA), Nervous palpitations (Ch,O,K), Trembling with fear with
night sweats (NVN), Fear (Ch)
Night sweats /
bone steaming fever
Night sweats (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,K,FCA), Trembling with fear
with night sweats (NVN), Bone steaming fever (J), Infantile
steaming bone fever (FCA), Pulmonary tuberculosis (Sh)
Neuraesthenia
Neuraesthenia (Sh,K)
Hysteria
Hysteria (Ess,CAM), Fear (Ch), Trembling with fear with night
sweats (NVN)
Headache
Headache (Ch,O)
Dizziness / vertigo
Dizziness (FCA), Vertigo (Ch)
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (CAM), Loss of voice (FCA), Sudden atony
of tongue (Ch),
Chest fullness
Fullness in the chest (Ch,FCA)
Haematemesis
Haematemesis (J,Ch), Stomach haemorrhage (Ch), Vomiting of
blood (O)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,CAM,Ch), Nosebleed (O,FCA)
Vaginal discharge
Leukorrhoea (K), Uterine inflammation (Ch), Endometritis (K)
Other indications
Haemoptysis (CAM), Disorders of energy, chills (Ch), Profuse
perspiration with fear of cold (J), Cholera with contractures (Ch),
Fright inversion (FCA), Throat bi (FCA)
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HT 7
SHENMEN
SHEN DOOR
LOCATION
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, on the
transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression in the articular
region between the pisiform bone and the ulna
CHARACTERISTICS
Shu-Stream & Yuan-Source Point of Heart meridian
Calms the Shen & the Heart
Clears Heart Heat and Fire
Regulates counterflowing Qi (ni qi)
Reducing point of the Heart meridian in Five Phase theory
INDICATIONS
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,K,FCA), Angina pectoris (Sh,O),
Sensation of heat in the heart with pain (Ch), Myocardial
infarction (O)
Irritability (xin fan)
Irritability (xin fan) (J,Ess,CAM), Irritability & insomnia (Sh),
Irritability (Heart malaise) (NVN), Malaria with irritability (Heart
malaise) (Ch), Vexation (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (FCA), Mental
disorders (Ess), Mental illness (Sh), Psychopathy (CYM),
Madness (Ch,NVN), Schizophrenia (K), Madness with crying or
crazy laughter (Ch), Madly running around (Sh), Mania (CAM)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,O,FCA), Idiocy and seizures (Sh)
Poor memory
Poor memory (J,Ess,FCA), Loss of memory (Ch), Absentmindedness (Sh), Insomnia with forgetfulness (NVN), Amnesia
(CAM), Dementia (CAM)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K), Nervous
(Ch,O), Palpitations with fear (J), Fright
(FCA),Trembling with fear with tachycardia (NVN)
Insomnia
Insomnia (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,Ch,O,FCA), Insomnia with
forgetfulness (NVN), Excessive dreaming (Sh), Irritability and
insomnia (Sh)
Yellow sclera
Yellow sclera (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Jaundice (Sh)
Pain in sides
Pain in sides (J,Ch), Pain in ribs (Sh), Pain in hypochondriac
region (Ess,CAM), Pain in lateral costal region (FCA)
palpitations
palpitations
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HT 7
SHENMEN
SHEN DOOR
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Hot palms
Hot palms (J,FCA), Palms of hands very hot (Ch), Feverish
sensation in palm (Ess,CAM)
Hysteria
Hysteria (Ess,CAM,Sh,O), Visceral agitation [zang zao](FCA),
Fearful, likes to laugh (Ch), Trembling with fear with
tachycardia (NVN), Red facial complexion & tendency to laugh
(FCA)
Neuraesthenia
Neuraesthenia (Sh,K)
Intellectual impairment
Feeblemindedness (FCA), Idiocy (Ch), Idiocy & seizures (Sh),
Dementia (CAM)
Tongue paralysis
Paralysis of lingual muscles (CYM), Paralysis of suprahyoid
muscle (K), Paralysis of hypoglossus muscle (Sh), Loss of voice
(Sh)
Shortness of breath
Dyspnoea (Ch), Dyspnoea counterflow qi ascent (FCA), Panting
(Sh)
Haematemesis
Haematemesis (Sh,Ch), Retching or spitting of blood (FCA)
Febrile disease
Heat penetrating Heart meridian with irritability (Heart malaise),
desire for cold drinks, protracted chills, fever of short duration
(NVN), Malaria with irritability (Heart malaise), sensation of heat
in the heart and pain; desires cold drinks; fear of cold; chills; red
face (Ch)
Enlarged heart
Cardiomegalia (CYM), Enlargement of heart (O), Dilatation of
the heart (Ch)
Tachycardia
Very rapid tachycardia (O), Racing of the heart (FCA),
Trembling with fear with tachycardia (NVN)
Dry throat/ loss of voice
Dry throat (Ch), Dryness of throat with no desire to eat (FCA),
Laryngitis (Ch), Loss of voice (Sh), Throat bi (FCA)
Other indications
Lack of energy (Ch), Heart disease (Sh), Scrofula (Ch), Rhinitis
(CYM), Constipation (Ch), Loss of appetite (Ch), Nausea (Ch),
Incontinence of urine (Ch), Atony of urethra (Ch), Cold feet
(Ch), Icy cold arms (Ch), Contractures of arms (Ch), Wrist joint
arthritis (K), Inflammation of uterus (Ch), Post-partum syncope
(Ch), Cadaveric syncope (NVN), Arrhythmia (O), Constipation
(O), High blood pressure (O), Pain in forearm (O)
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HT 8
SHAOFU
LESSER MANSION
LOCATION
On the palmar surface, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones.
The tip of the little finger rests on this point when a fist is
formed.
CHARACTERISTICS
Ying-Spring Point of Heart meridian
Calms the Shen
Regulates the Heart Qi
Research
Effective for premature ventricular contractions (P.V.C.’s) and
other forms of cardiac arrhythmia
INDICATIONS
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA)
Chest pain
Chest pain (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Pain in chest & heart (Ch),
Fullness & malaise in chest (Ch), Angina pectoris (Sh)
Spasms of little finger
Spasms of little finger (J,Sh), Twitching & contracture of little
finger (Ess), Inability to extend hand (Ch), Spasmodic pain of
little finger (CAM), Hypertonicity of the fingers (FCA), Snapping
finger (O)
Pruritus vulvae
Pruritus vulvae (J,Ch,O), Itching of the groin (Sh), Pruritus of
external genitalia (CAM), Genital itch (FCA)
Hot palms
Hot palms (J,FCA), Palms of hands very hot (Ch), Feverish
sensation in palm (Sh,K)
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence (J,Sh,Ch,O), Enuresis (Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA)
Dysuria
Dysuria (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K), Difficult urination (Sh,Ch), Inhibited
urination (FCA)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiac arrhythmia (Sh), Rheumatic heart disease (Sh)
Itching (pruritus)
Skin pruritus (Ess), Itchy skin (FCA)
Fear/ sorrow
Sorrow , fear & fearfulness of people (FCA), Laments & sighs
often (Ch), Misanthropy (Ch), Vexation, fullness & diminished Qi
(FCA)
Febrile disease
Fever (K), Malaria (O), Chronic malaria with chills (Ch)
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HT 8
SHAOFU
LESSER MANSION
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Hysteria (Sh), Rheumatic heart disease (Sh), Lack of energy (Ch),
Painful knees due to Wind (NVN), One side of scrotum larger than
the other (Ch), Wrist joint pain (O), Pain in arm (Ch), Contracture
of axilla & elbow (Ch), Uterine prolapse (Ch), Vaginal pain (Ch),
Intercostal neuralgia (O), Toothache (O), Dryness in throat (K) ,
Impotence (K)
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HT 9
SHAOCHONG
LESSER RUSHING
LOCATION
On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun (1 fen)
posterior to the corner of the nail
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-Well Point of the Heart meridian
Emergency point for unconsciousness & coma (bleed)
Opens the Heart orifices (resuscitates)
Clears Pathogenic Heat
INDICATIONS
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Pain in heart & chest with
nervous palpitations (Ch), Nervous palpitations (K)
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (J,Ess,CAM,NVN,K,FCA), Pain in heart & chest
with nervous palpitations (Ch), Chest pain (O), Angina pectoris
(O)
Febrile disease
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM,K), Heat diseases (FCA), High fever
(Sh), Intermittent fever (CYM,NVN), Fever with sensation of cold
(Ch), Fever due to Wind (NVN), Heat diseases with vexation &
agitation (FCA)
Irritability (xin fan)
Irritability (xin fan) (J), Hysteria (Sh)
Pain in chest & sides
Pain in chest & sides (J), Pain in chest & hypochondriac region
(Ess,CAM), Pain in chest & lateral costal region (FCA), Chest
pain (O), Angina pectoris (O), Malaise & fullness in chest with
sensation of energy rising to upper body (Ch), Inflammation of
diaphragm (Ch), Pain in heart & chest with nervous palpitations
(Ch)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (FCA), Mania
(CAM), Psychopathy (CYM), Mental disorders (Ess,K), Madness
(K), Alternating joy & anger (NVN), Fearful (Ch)
Syncope/
Loss of consciousness/
Wind-stroke
Wind-stroke coma (J,Sh), Emergency treatment of wind strike
(FCA), Cerebral haemorrhage (CYM), Loss of consciousness
(Ess,CAM,O), Coma (O), Syncope (K,O), Shock (K), Emergency
care (K), Clouding inversion (FCA), Apoplectic syncope with
suffocating phlegm, trismus & aphagia (Ch)
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HT 9
SHAOCHONG
LESSER RUSHING
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ch), Tonsillitis (CYM), Throat Bi (FCA), Laryngitis
(K), Dry throat (Ch)
Pain & contracture of arm
Neuralgia & paralysis of deltoid region (CYM), Contractures of
upper limbs (Ch), Pain in elbow which cannot be extended (Ch),
Pain in internal aspect of arm (Ch)
Jaundice
Jaundice (CYM,FCA), Yellow sclera (Ch)
Other indications
Pain in root of tongue (FCA), Incontinence of urine (CYM), Pain
in vagina (CYM), Fetid odour of the vagina (Ch), Hysteria (Sh),
Fearful (Ch), Alternating joy and anger (NVN), Headache (K),
Infantile convulsions (Sh), Epilepsy (K), Inflammation of
diaphragm (Ch), Catarrh, bronchial hypersecretion (Ch), Cardiac
weaknesses (Ch), Bradycardia (O), Arrhythmia (O)
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HAND YANGMING
LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN
SHOU YANGMING DA CHANG JING
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
LI 1 (SHANGYANG)
Jing-Well point of Large Intestine meridian
Jing-Well point of Large
Intestine meridian:
Opens orifices & revives Shen
Resuscitation: syncope, loss of consciousness, Windstroke coma
Clears Heat from LU & benefits
throat
sore throat, tonsillitis
Clears Heat from Exterior
febrile diseases
Clear heat from Yangming
high fever
LI 4 (HEGU)
Yuan-Source pont of Large Intestine meridian
One of Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Stars
For mouth and face Hegu is ace: Si Zong Xue Ge
With LR 3 known as Four Gates: Biao You Fu
For mouth & face Hegu is ace
(Si Zong Xue Ge)
headache, toothache, sore throat, tonsillitis, eye pain,
redness & swelling, epistaxis, deafness, tinniutus, facial
swelling, mumps, facial paralysis, trismus, nasal
polyps, nasosinusitis, cornela opacity
Dispels Wind & clears the
Exterior; Eliminates Wind-Cold
& Wind-Heat
Febrile diseases, febrile disease without sweating,
malaria, common cold, ssore throat, tonsillitis, eye
pain, redness & swelling
Regulates perspiration:
Promotes perspiration in Wind-Cold but reduces
perspiration in excessive sweating
Febrile diseases without sweating, excessive sweating
Often used with LU 7 for Wind-Cold and either KI 7 or SI 3 for general sweating disorders
Relieves pain
headache, toothache, sore throat, tonsillitis, eye pain,
redness & swelling, arm pain, abdominal pain, pain in
general, pain in shoulder & back
Relieves stagnation in intestines
constipation, dysentery
Activates dispersing function of
LU
asthma, common cold, facial swelling
Clears the meridians
Research findings
• Stimulates production & release of oxytocin (used
to induce or stimulate contractions during labour
and for retained placenta; contraindicated in
pregnancy especially first trimester)
• Dental surgery analgesia with ST 44
• Regulates blood pressure
• Regualtes peripheral vasoconstriction and
vasodilation and promote peripheral circulation
(especially in hands)
• Inhibits peristalsis of the stomach, relaxes pyloric
sphincter & gastric spasms
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
LI 5 (YANGXI)
Jing-River point of Large Intestine meridian
Dispels Wind & clears Fire
headache, eye redness, swelling & pain; toothache,
sore throat, tonsillitis, tinnitus
Clear heat from Yangming
fever
LI 10 (SHOUSANLI)
Dispels Wind & frees Luomai
(collaterals)
swelling of submandibular region & cheek, upper limb
paralysis, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, shoulder & arm
pain
Harmonises ST & benefits
intestines
abdominal pain, vomiting & diarrhoea,
LI 11 (QUCHI)
He-Sea point of Large Intestine meridian
12th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points
One of Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Stars
Clears Heat
Febrile diseases
Clears Heat in Blood
urticaria, eczema, dry skin
Dispels Wind and Clears the
Exterior; Clears Wind-Heat
Febrile diseases, febrile disease with rashes, sore
throat, tonsillitis, eyes red & painful
Removes obstructions from
joints
Pain & swelling of upper limb, swelling & pain in
elbow & arm, upper limb paralysis, hemiplegia
Eliminates Dampness
vomiting & diarrhoea, dysentery, scrofula, pain &
swelling of upper limb
Harmonizes Qi and Blood
Reinforcing point of Large
Intestine meridian (Mother/Son)
Research findings
•
•
Regulates blood pressure
Lowers temperature in fevers (with GV 14)
LI 12 (ZHOULIAO)
Local point for elbow & arm
Removes obstruction from
joints
elbow & arm pain, Wind Bi in elbow joint, shoulder
pain & restricted movement, paralysis of elbow &
shoulder
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
LI 14 (BINAO)
Activates circulation in the jingluo & relieves pain
shoulder & arm pain, arm pain & restricted abduction,
stiff neck, scrofula
Clears the vision
eye diseases
LI 15 (JIANYU)
Point of intersection of Yangqiaomai
Activates circulation in the jingluo & removes onstruction from
joints (especially shoulder)
shoulder & arm pain, Bi syndrome of shoulder, upper
limb paralysis, hemiplegia
Dispels Wind & Clears Heat
Bi syndrome of shoulder, hemiplegia
urticaria, rubella, eczema; hypertension
LI 16 (JUGU)
Point of intersection of Yangqiaomai
Activates circulation in the jingluo & removes onstruction from
joints (especially shoulder)
Pain in shoulder & arm/ restricted movement
Disperses congealed blood
Blood stasis in chest
LI 18 (NECK-FUTU)
Point of reunion of Large Intestine and Lung divergent
meridians (jing bie)
Benefits the throat
Regulates Qi & Blood
wheezing, cough, asthma, sore throat, hoarse voice,
sudden loss of voice, phlegm in throat, dysphagia,
goitre, scrofula
LI 19 (NOSE-HELIAO)
Diffuses LU Qi & clears Heat
from LU
epistaxis, nasal ulcer
Clears the nose
nasal obstruction, anosmia, rhinitis, rhinorrhoea,
epistaxis, nasal polyp
Revives the Shen
cadaveric syncope
LI 20 (YINGXIANG)
Yingxiang – Welcome fragrance: for nose
Opens nasal passages
anosmia, nasal obstruction, rhinitis, rhinorrhoea,
nasosinusitis, epistaxis, nasal polyps
Local point for face
facial itching & swelling, facial paralysis
This is very rare example of a facial point with an abdominal indication - round worms in bile
duct
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache
Stiff neck
Scrofula
Goitre
Swelling of submandibular region &
cheek
Submandibular swelling / mumps
Facial swelling
Facial itching & swelling
Facial paralysis
Facial neuralgia
EYES
Eye diseases
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Eyes red, swollen, painful
Eyes red & painful
Keratoleukoma
Green blindness (qing mang)
EAR
Tinnitus
Deafness
NOSE
Nasal obstruction/ anosmia
Nasosinusitis
Epistaxis
Rhinitis
Rhinorrhoea
Nasal polyps
Nasal ulcers
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Loss of voice
Sounds in the throat (like duck, cock or
frog)
Toothache
Trismus
Pain in root of tongue
Dysphagia
SHEN DISORDERS &
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Wind-stroke (CVA)
Wind-stroke coma
Syncope/ Loss of consciousness
Cadaveric syncope
Epilepsy
Infantile convulsions
1
4
5
10
11
4
5
10
11
10
11
11
12
14
15
14
14
15
15
16
18
16
16
18
18
19
20
10
1
4
4
10
4
10
4
4
4
19
20
20
20
20
14
5
5
11
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
19
4
19
19
19
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
10
11
11
18
18
18
10
10
11
15
19
5
18
5
11
1
1
19
4
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Hypertension
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
Asthma
Dyspnoea
Common cold
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Abdominal pain
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Cholera (huo luan)
Diarrhoea
Dysentery
Constipation
Round worms in the bile duct
Vomiting
Haematemesis
Dysphagia
GENITOURINARY & SEXUAL
DISORDERS
Seminal emission
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC
DISORDERS
Menstrual disorders
Amenorrhoea
Delayed labour
Abortion
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Fullness in chest
Blood stasis in chest
ABDOMEN
Abdominal pain
FOUR LIMBS
Hemiplegia
UPPER LIMB
Paralysis of upper limb
Pain & swelling of upper limb
SHOULDER & BACK
Pain in shoulder & back
SHOULDER & ARM
Pain in shoulder & arm; cannot abduct
arm
Cannot abduct arm
Pain in shoulder & arm
Bi syndrome in shoulder & arm
ARM
Arm pain
1
4
5
10
5
11
12
14
11
15
16
18
19
20
15
4
4
18
18
20
4
4
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
4
4
20
11
10
16
18
15
11
11
4
4
4
1
16
4
10
11
4
10
11
4
10
11
11
15
12
14
15
4
16
14
5
10
4
16
11
12
14
14
14
16
15
15
16
16
16
16
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm pain
Elbow & arm pain, contracture &
numbness
Elbow & arm swelling & pain
Bi syndrome in elbow & arm
Weakness of elbow & arm
WRIST
Wrist pain
HAND
Hand spasms
Numb fingers
Contracture of fingers
SWELLING/OEDEMA
1
4
5
10
11
12
14
11
12
12
14
15
19
20
12
11
5
15
1
4
20
20
20
4
Submandibular swelling/ mumps
Swelling of submandibular region & cheek
Scrofula
Goitre
FEBRILE DISEASES &
PERSPIRATION
1
Febrile diseases
Fever with rashes
Measles
Rubella
Fever without sweating
Chills & fever
Excessive sweating
Malaria
1
10
10
10
4
1
4
1
4
4
11
11
11
11
11
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
14
SKIN
4
4
PAIN
Pain (in general)
18
11
Subcutaneous oedema
Facial swelling
Facial itch & swelling
Skin disorders
Urticaria (feng zhen)
Eczema
Dry skin
16
4
5
5
5
11
11
11
11
15
15
16
16
18
18
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Wind
Dispels Wind
Removes obstruction
from jing-luo
Soothes the joints
LI 15
shoulder & arm pain, motor
impairment of upper limbs,
hemiplegia, urticaria, hypertension
Disperses Wind
Relieves Exterior
LI 4
Febrile diseases without sweating,
nasosinusitis, headache, cough,
swelling & pain of pharynx &
larynx, tonsillitis, mumps; redness,
swelling & pain in eyes; facial
paralysis, hemiplegia, trusmus,
urticaria
Dispels Wind-Cold
LI 4
Taiyang Shanghan – febrile
diseases without sweating,
nasosinusitis, headache, cough
Wind-Cold facial paralysis
Dispels Wind and
Clears Heat (WindHeat)
LI 4
Febrile diseases, swelling & pain of
pharynx & larynx, tonsillitis,
mumps, cough, headache; redness,
swelling & pain in eyes
LI 1
Febrile diseases, swelling & pain of
pharynx & larynx, tonsillitis,
mumps
LI 11
Febrile diseases, sore throat,
urticaria, measles
LI 20
epistaxis, nasosinusitis, facial
itching & swelling
Heat
Wind-Heat
See above under Wind
Clears Heat
LI 11
high fever
Clears Heat in Blood
LI 11
urticaria, eczema, febrile disease
with rash, menstrual disorders
Clears Heat &
Alleviates Dampness
LI 11
Damp-Heat diarrhoea & dysentery,
eczema
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Dampness
Alleviates Dampness
LI 11
Damp Bi syndrome of elbow & arm,
scrofula
Clears Heat &
Alleviates Dampness
LI 11
Damp-Heat diarrhoea & dysentery,
eczema
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
LUNGS
Activates the
dispersing function
of Lungs
LI 4
(with LU 7)
Taiyang Shanghan – common cold,
cough, febrile disease without
sweating, nasosinusitis
LARGE
INTESTINE
Relieves stagnation
in intestines
LI 4
constipation, dysentery
ACTIONS ON QI & BLOOD
QI
Regulates circulation
of Qi & Blood
LI 11
hypertension, Wind-stroke sequelae,
paralysis, pain or swelling of upper
limb; circulatory disorders of upper
limb (eg: Buerger’s disease,
Raynaud’s syndrome)
BLOOD
Regulates circulation
of Qi & Blood
See above under Qi
Regulates Blood
LI 11
hypertension, menstrual disorders
Clears Heat in Blood
LI 11
urticaria. eczema, febfile disease
with rash, menstrual disorders
Disperses congealed
Blood
LI 16
haemoptysis
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LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON JING-LUO
Clears the channels
LI 4
arm pain, finger contracture, pain
in shoulder & back, trismus, facial
paralysis, facial swelling,
toothache, headache, sore throat
LI 14
pain in shoulder & arm, spasms of
neck muscles, scrofula
LI 15
shoulder & arm pain, shoulder joint
disorders, motor impairment of
upper limbs, hemiplegia, scrofula
LI 16
shoulder & arm pain & motor
impairment, scrofula, goitre
REGIONAL ACTIONS
MOUTH & FACE
For mouth and face Hegu is ace (Si Zong Xue Ge)
Face
LI 4
facial paralysis, facial swelling,
trismus
Eyes
LI 4
redness, swelling & pain in eyes,
keratoleukoma, myopia, cataracts
LI 14
eye diseases
Ears
LI 4
deafness, tinnitus
Nose
LI 4
epistaxis,
polyps
LI 20
anosmia, nasal obstruction, rhinitis,
rhinorrhoea, nasosinusitis,
epistaxis, nasal polyps
LI 4
toothache, mouth ulcers, gingivitis,
facial paralysis with deviated
mouth, trismus
Clears the vision
Opens the nasal
passages
Mouth
nasosinusitis,
nasal
GENERAL ACTIONS
Stops pain
LI 4
Toothache, headache, eye pain, sore
throat, arm pain, pain in shoulder
& back, abdominal pain
LI 4 & ST 44 were used for the first ever acupuncture surgical analgesia for dental
extraction
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LI 1
SHANGYANG
MARKET YANG
LOCATION
On the radial side of the index finger , about 0.1 cun (1 fen)
posterior to the corner of the nail.
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-Well Point of Large Intestine meridian
Opens the orifices and revives the Shen (for resuscitation)
Clears Heat from the Lungs and benefits the throat (bleed for
sore throat)
Clears Heat from the Exterior
Clears heat from Yangming
INDICATIONS
Deafness
Deafness (J,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA), Hardness of hearing (CYM)
Toothache
Toothache
(CYM)
Submandibular swelling/
mumps
Swelling of submandibular region (J,Ess,CAM,FCA) , Swelling
of the chin (Ch), Pain & swelling of maxilla (NVN), Mumps
(Ch), Parotitis [mumps] (CYM)
Sore throat /
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Sh,O), Sore, swollen throat (FCA), Pharynx
& larynx swollen & painful (J), Tonsillitis (CYM,K), Throat bi
preventing speech (FCA)
Syncope/
Loss of consciousness/
Wind-stroke coma
Syncope (K), Loss of consciousness (Ess,CAM), Wind-stroke
coma (J), Apoplectic coma (Sh), Cerebral haemorrhage (CYM),
Shock (CYM), Clouding inversion (FCA), Stupor (O)
Febrile diseases/
Fever without sweating/
Malaria
Febrile diseases (J,Ess), Heat diseases (FCA), Febrile diseases
without sweating (J,CAM), Fever without sweating (Ch), Heat
disease with sweating (FCA), Fever (K,O), High fever (Sh),
Diseases due to Cold with fever & delirium (NVN), Malaria (Ch),
Cold and Heat malaria (FCA), Diarrhoea accompanied by flu
with fever (O)
Green blindness
(qing mang)
Green blindness (qing mang) (J), Glaucoma (CYM), Night
blindness (Ch), Achromatopsia (complete absence of colour
vision) (Ch), Blindness (FCA)
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA),
Lower
toothache
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LI 1
SHANGYANG
MARKET YANG
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Finger numbness
Finger numbness (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Chest fullness
Fullness of the chest (Ch), Thoracic Qi fullness (FCA),
Oppression (Ch), Angina pectoris (K)
Shoulder & back pain
Pain in back & shoulders (Ch), Shoulder & back pain reaching
into the clavicle (FCA), Pain in the shoulder girdle (Ch),
Rheumatic pains of shoulder & upper arm (CYM)
Other indications
Headache (K), Stomatitis (K), Facial acne (NVN), Eye-dizziness
& eye pain (NVN), Facial neuralgia due to disorders of the
Muscle meridians (NVN), Diarrhoea accompanied by flu with
fever (O), Vomiting & diarrhoea in children (K), Cough (Ch),
Dry mouth (Ch), Swelling of the arm (Ch), Swelling of the four
limbs (Ch)
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LI 4
HEGU
MERGING VALLEY
LOCATION
Between the first & second metacarpals, in the middle of
the radial side of the second metacarpal bone
CHARACTERISTICS
Yuan-Source Point of Large Intestine meridian
One of Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Star Points
For mouth and face Hegu is ace
from Four Dominant Points Song (Ming Dynasty)
Special regional actions on face, mouth, nose, eyes and ears
Dispels Wind & Clears the Exterior; Eliminates Wind-Cold &
Wind-Heat
Strictly contraindicated during pregancy (due to its oxytocic
action)
Regulates perspiration (stimulates perspiration in Wind-Cold
common cold but also stops excessive sweating)
Relieves pain
Relieves stagnation in the intestines
Activates the dispersing function of Lungs
Together with LR 3 known as the Four Gates (from the Ode to
Elucidate Mystery – Biao You Fu): modern use is to Calm the
Shen
Clears the meridians
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Research findings
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Dental analgesia for surgical procedures
Oxytocic action which promotes uterine contraction (hence
used for delayed labour, retained placenta and abortion)
Regulates blood pressure
Regulates body temperature (mainly for fever)
Regulates peripheral vasoconstriction and vasodilation and
promotes peripheral microcirculation (especially in hands)
Inhibits peristalsis of the stomach, relaxes its spasms and
pyloric sphincter
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LI 4
HEGU
MERGING VALLEY
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA), Neuralgia of the
head (Ch), Migraine (Ch), Unilateral or ambilateral headache
(FCA), Headache and rigid spine (FCA)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA), Continual epistaxis
(Ch)
Deafness/ tinnitus
Deafness (J,Sh,CAM,Ch), Hardness of hearing (CYM), Tinnitus
(CYM), Ringing in the ears (O)
Toothache
Toothache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,O), Dental abscess (Ch),
Toothache & facial swelling (J)
Facial swelling/ mumps
Facial oedema (Sh,CAM,FCA), Toothache & facial swelling (J),
Mumps (J), Parotitis (CAM)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,CYM), Mouth & face awry
(Sh,FCA), Lips flaccid (Ch), Hemiplegia (Sh,K,Ch)
Sore throat/
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)/
Loss of voice
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Ch,O), Sore, swollen throat (FCA),
Pharynx & larynx swollen & painful (J), Throat blockage (Sh),
Tonsillitis (CYM,K), Paediatric sore throat with white spots
(Ch), Child throat moth (FCA), Cannot talk (Ch), Aphonia
(NVN), Loss of voice (FCA)
Febrile diseases/
Fever without sweating/
Malaria
Febrile diseases (J), Febrile diseases without sweating (J),
Febrile diseases with anhidrosis (Ess,CAM), Sweating or absence
of it in Heat diseases (FCA), Malaria without sweating (Ch),
Malaria (NVN), Malaria with fever & chills (FCA), Tidal fevers
(Sh), Fever after catching cold with great thirst & superficial
pulse (Ch), Common cold (Sh,CYM), Chills (Ch), Great thirst,
fever & aversion to cold in cold damage [shang han](FCA)
Excessive sweating
Excessive sweating (J), Abundant sweating (Ch), Hidrosis
(Ess,CAM)
Eye pain, redness, swelling
Redness, swelling & pain of eye (J,Ess,CAM), Pain in the eyes
(Sh,CYM)
Contracture of fingers
Contracture of fingers (J,Ess), Hypertonicity of the fingers
(FCA), Diseases of back of hand & fingers (O)
Arm pain
Pain in arm (J,Ess,FCA), Pain, weakness & motor impairment of
the upper limbs (CAM), Pain or discomfort in arm (Ch)
81
LI 4
HEGU
MERGING VALLEY
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Trismus
Trismus (J,Ess,CAM,Ch), Lockjaw due to stroke (Sh), Windstroke trismus (FCA)
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea (J,Ess,CAM,CYM), Menstrual block (FCA)
Delayed labour
Delayed labour (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Abortion
Abortion (Sh), Aborting dead foetus (Sh)
Pain (in general)
Pain in general (Sh,K)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain (J,Ess,CAM), Acute & chronic gastritis (K)
Constipation
Constipation (J,Ess,CAM)
Dysentery
Dysentery (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Common cold
Common cold (Sh,CYM)
Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps (CYM,Ch)
Nasosinusitis
Nasosinusitis (J), Nasal obstruction (CAM), Rhinorrhoea (CAM)
Skin disorders/
Urticaria (feng zhen)
All sorts of skin disorders with itching (Ch), Wind rash (Sh,J),
Wind papules (FCA), Scabies (Sh), Deep-rooted boil (ding
chuang) (J)
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Membrane on the eye (Sh), White membrane on conjunctiva
(Ch,NVN), Keratoleukoma (CYM), Visual problems (NVN,Ch)
Pain in shoulder & back
Pain in shoulder & back (Ch), Neuralgia of shoulder (CYM), Pain
inside spinal column and in renal region (Ch), Pain in spine (Ch),
Stiffness in the back (Ch)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (J,CAM)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh,K,Ch), Quadraplegia (K), Pain, weakness &
motor impairment of the upper limbs (CAM)
Asthma
Asthma (CYM), Dyspnoea (K)
Other indications
Cough (J), Cardiac pain (FCA), Acute & chronic gastritis (K),
Infection of face (O), Neuraesthenia (Sh), Mania (FCA),
Insomnia (CYM), Pain in gums & tongue (Ch), Thick coating
covering tongue (Ch), Visual problems (NVN,Ch), Pain,
weakness & motor impairment of the upper limbs (CAM),
Diseases of back of hand & fingers (O), Pain in the neck (CAM)
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LI 5
YANGXI
YANG CREEK
LOCATION
When the thumb is extended , this point is found in the centre
of the depression between the tendons of extensor pollicis
longus and extensor pollicis brevis. This depression is also
called the “anatomical snuff box”.
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-River Point of Colon meridian
Dispels Wind and Clears Fire
Clears Heat from Yangming
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,Ch,O,FCA)
Eye redness, swelling, pain
Redness, swelling & pain of eye (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Eyes red &
painful (Sh), Ophthalmalgia (Sh), Pain in eyes which are red &
have lesions on the edge of the eyelid (Ch)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Sh,Ch,FCA)
Toothache
Toothache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Sh,Ch,K,O,FCA)
Sore throat /
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Ch,O), Sore, swollen throat (FCA),
Pharynx & larynx swollen and painful (J), Throat blockage (Sh),
Throat Bi (Ch,FCA)
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Corneal opacity (mu yi) (J) , Membrane on the eye (Sh)
Wrist pain
Pain of the wrist (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Diseases of soft tissue
of the wrist joint (Sh)
Skin disorders
All skin disorders: pruritus, urticaria, prurigo, ezcema (NVN),
Skin disease with itching (Ch)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Mental disorder (K), Madness."Sees the devil" (Ch), Divagation
(Ch), Irritability (Heart malaise) (Ch), Vexation (FCA)
Inability to raise the arm
Inability to raise the arm (Ch,FCA), Hemiplegia (K)
Pain in root of tongue
Pain in root of tongue (Sh,FCA)
83
LI 5
YANGXI
YANG CREEK
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Hypertension (K), Inability to flex arm at elbow (Sh), All
disorders of muscles & back (contractures, pains) (NVN),
Hemiplegia (K), Infantile indigestion (Sh), Fever with sensation
of cold (Ch), Fever with irritability (Heart malaise)(Ch), Malaria
(Ch), Heat in the palm (FCA), Protrusion of the tongue (FCA),
Convulsions with fear (Ch), Syncope (Ch), Divagation (Ch),
Fullness of chest (Ch), Oppression (Ch), Cough with abundant
expectoration of saliva (Ch), Difficulty in breathing (Ch)
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LI 10
SHOUSANLI
HAND THREE LI
LOCATION
On the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI 11
CHARACTERISTICS
Dispels Wind and frees up the Luo-mai (Collaterals)
Harmonizes the Stomach and Benefits the intestines
INDICATIONS
Swelling of submandibular
region & cheek/ mumps
Swelling of submandibular region & cheek (J), Swelling of
mandible & cheek (Sh), Swelling of chin & cheek (Ch), Swelling
of the cheek (CAM), Parotitis (mumps) (CYM), Pain in the cheek
& submandibular region (FCA), Inflammation of the
submaxillary glands(O)
Upper limb paralysis
(Wei syndrome)
Upper limb paralysis (J,Sh,FCA), Motor impairment of upper
extremities (Ess,CAM), Insensitivity of upper limb (Ch),
Stubborn numbness of hand & arm (FCA)
Haematemesis
Haematemesis (tu xue) (J), Ulcer (Sh)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain (J,Sh,Ess,CAM,FCA), Stomach-ache (Sh),
Indigestion (Sh), Abdominal pain, vomiting & diarrhoea (J)
Vomiting & diarrhoea/
cholera (huo luan)
Vomiting & diarrhoea (J,Ess,Sh,FCA), Cholera (huo luan)
(Ch,FCA,O), Abdominal pain, vomiting & diarrhoea (J),
Haematemesis (tu xue) (J), Diarrhoea (CAM)
Toothache
Toothache (J,CAM,Sh,K,Ch,FCA)
Shoulder & arm pain
Shoulder & arm pain (J), Pain in shoulder & arm (Sh,NVN),
Aching in the shoulder & upper arm (FCA), Pain in shoulder
region (Ess), Pain in shoulder & back (Ch,CAM), Pain radiating
from shoulder to navel (Ch), Brachial neuralgia (K)
Scrofula
Scrofula (Sh,CYM,Ch), Scofulous lumps (FCA)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (CYM,K,O), Apoplexy with deviation of mouth &
eyes (Ch), Wind-stroke wryness of the mouth (FCA), Hemiplegia
(Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA,K)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA,K),
(CYM), Apoplexy (O)
Sore throat/ loss of voice
Sore throat (O), Loss of voice (Sh), Laryngitis (Ch)
Cerebral
haemorrhage
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LI 10
SHOUSANLI
HAND THREE LI
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Headache
Migraine (K), Headache (K), Head wind (Ch)
Other indications
Hypertension (K), Indigestion (Sh), Ulcer (Sh), Mastitis (CYM),
Neuraesthenia (CYM), Ding boil (CYM), Elbow cannot be
extended (Ch), Pain radiating from shoulder to navel (Ch), Pain
control (K), Faecal incontinence (FCA), Periodic cold in the
intestines (FCA), Vacuity weakness due to the five taxations
(FCA), Pain in the back & lumbar region (FCA)
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LI 11
QUCHI
CROOKED POND
LOCATION
When the elbow is flexed, the point is found in the depression at
the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between
LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
CHARACTERISTICS
He-Sea Point of the Large Intesine meridian
Although LI 11 does have some actions on the Large Intesine,
for disorders of the Large Intesine organ the Lower He-Sea Point
for the Large Intesine, namely ST 37 is generally preferred.
12th of Sun Simiaio’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guitui (Ghost Leg)
One of Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Star Points
Clears Heat – reduces fevers
Clears Heat from the Blood (skin problems, rashes)
Dispels Wind & Clears the Exterior
Clears Wind-Heat
Removes obstruction from joints
Harmonizes Qi & Blood
Eliminates Dampness
Reinforcing point of Large Intestine meridian (Mother/Son)
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Research findings
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Regulates blood pressure (especially lowers high blood
pressure)
Lowers temperature in fevers
INDICATIONS
Sore throat /
Tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,Ch), Pharynx & larynx swollen & painful
(J), Sore, swollen throat (FCA), Sore throat. Cannot talk (Ch),
Throat blockage (Sh), Tonsillitis (CYM)
Upper limb paralysis
(Wei syndrome)
Upper limb paralysis (J,FCA), Paralysis (Sh), Motor impairment
of upper extremities (Ess,CAM), Pain & paralysis of upper
extremities (O), Pain in arm with muscular flaccidity. Cannot
extend or flex arm (Ch), Hand & elbow weakness (J), Thin, weak
elbows (FCA)
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LI 11
QUCHI
CROOKED POND
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Febrile diseases/
Febrile disease with rashes
Febrile diseases with rashes (J), Generalized exanthem due to
Wind (Measles) (Ch), Measles (Sh), Febrile diseases
(J,Ess,CAM), Heat diseases (FCA), Fever (NVN), High fever
(Sh), Prolonged fever or with severe sore throat (Ch), Nonabatement of residual fever in cold damage (FCA)
Pain & swelling of upper
limb
Swelling & pain in hand & arm (J), Arthritic pain in upper limb
(Sh), Rheumatic pain at shoulder, elbow & wrist joints (CYM),
Neuralgia of arm & shoulder (Ch), Wind in the arm (Ch), Pain in
the elbow with difficulty in bending and stretching (FCA), Pain of
the limbs (K)
Swelling & pain in elbow &
arm
Swelling & pain in elbow & arm (NVN), Pain of elbow & arm
(Ess,FCA), Swelling, redness & pain in elbow (Ch), Tennis
elbow (O)
Skin disorders:
Urticaria
Eczema
Dry skin
Skin disorders
(Sh,CYM,Ch), Urticaria (Wind rash)
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,O), Hives (Sh), Wind papules (FCA),
Allergies (Sh), Dormant papules (FCA), Eczema (CYM,Ch),
Erysipelas (J), Abscess in the process of formation (Ch), Dry,
parched skin (Sh), Dry skin (FCA), Itching on the skin (K)
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea (Sh,FCA) , Little menstrual flow (Ch), Irregular
menstruation (J)
Scrofula
Scrofula (J,Ess,CAM), Scrofulous lumps (FCA), Nodular
growths in the neck (Sh)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Vomiting & diarrhoea
Vomiting & diarrrhoea
Diarrrhoea (CAM,O)
Dysentery
Dysentery (J,Ess,FCA)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh,CYM,K,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Wind-stroke
Apoplexy (Ch), Cerebral haemorrhage (CYM), Hemiplegia
(Sh,CYM,K,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Hypertension
Hypertension (Sh,CYM,O)
Toothache
Toothache (CAM,Sh,K), Toothache & throat bi (FCA)
Eyes red & painful
Eyes red & painful (Sh,CAM), Painful reddening of the eyes
(FCA)
(J,Ess),
Vomiting
(FCA,CAM),
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LI 11
QUCHI
CROOKED POND
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Headache
Headache (K,FCA,O)
Other indications
Constipation (K), Haemorrhoid (O), Goitre (Sh), Anaemia (Sh),
Allergies (Sh), Common cold (CYM), Pleurisy (CYM), Vexation
& fullness in the chest (FCA), Wrist joint pain (K), Rheumatism
of the knee (Ch), Convulsions (Ch), Madness with pain & itching
"like insects biting" (Ch), Lax sinews (FCA), Swelling of the head
(FCA), Impaired hearing (K)
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LI 12
ZHOULIAO
ELBOW FORAMEN
LOCATION
When the elbow is flexed , the point is superior to the
lateral epicondyle of the humerus, on the medial border of
the humerus, about 1 cun superior and lateral to LI 11.
CHARACTERISTICS
Activates the circulation in the meridians & connecting
vessels
Removes obstruction from joints
INDICATIONS
Elbow & arm pain
Pain, contracture & numbness of elbow & arm
(J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Pain in elbow & arm (J,Sh), Elbow joint pain
(K), Inflammation of lateral epicondyle of humerus (Sh), Pain or
stiffness in the arm (O)
Bi syndrome in arm
Wind Bi in elbow joint (J,FCA), Bi in the arm; insensitivity,
rheumatism of the elbow (Ch), Spasm or numbness of arm (Sh),
Pain in the arm which cannot be raised or bent (Ch)
Shoulder pain & restricted
movement
Pain in the shoulder (K), Pain in the arm which cannot be raised
or bent (Ch)
Other indications
Paralysis of the elbow & shoulder (K), Weakness & convulsion
of the shoulder (K), Lassitude (Sh)
90
LI 14
BINAO
ARM & SCAPULA
LOCATION
On the radial side of the humerus, in the posterior margin of
the deltoid muscle, on the line between LI 11 and LI 15.
CHARACTERISTICS
Activates the circulation in the meridians & collaterals
Clears the vision
Relieves pain
INDICATIONS
Shoulder & arm pain
Pain in shoulder & arm (Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Rheumatic pains in
upper arm & shoulder (CYM), Shoulder pain (O,K), Neuralgia of
arm (O), Arm pain (J), Diseases of shoulder joints (O)
Arm pain & restricted
abduction
Pain in elbow & arm; arm cannot be raised (J), Arthritis of
shoulder; arm cannot be raised (NVN), Upper part of arm
painful; cannot raise arm (Ch), Pain in shoulder & upper back
inhibiting the lifting of the shoulder (Sh,FCA), Diseases of
shoulder joints (O)
Stiff neck
Contracture & rigidity of neck (J,CAM), Contractures of neck
(Ch,FCA), Torticollis (Ch), Spasms of neck muscles (CYM)
Scrofula
Scrofula (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,Ch,FCA), Cervical adenitis (K)
Eye diseases
Eye diseases (Sh,CYM), Myopia (CYM)
Chills & fevers
Chills & fever (Sh), Fever or chills (Ch)
Upper limb paralysis
(Wei syndrome)
Paralysis of upper limb (Sh), Thin, weak arms (FCA)
Other indications
Sore throat (K), Rheumatoid arthritis (K), Spasms of head (Ch)
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LI 15
JIANYU
SHOULDER CLAVICLE
LOCATION
When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the
anterior depression of the two depressions appearing at the
anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.
CHARACTERISTICS
Dispels Wind
Clears Heat
Activates the circulation in the meridians & collaterals
Removes obstruction from the joints (especially shoulder)
Harmonizes Qi & Blood
INDICATIONS
Shoulder & arm pain
Pain in shoulder & arm (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Neuralgia of the
arm & shoulder (O), Pain in shoulder joint (Sh)
Bi syndrome of shoulder
Pain in arm & shoulder due to Wind-Damp (NVN), WindDampness in shoulder (Sh), Wind & Damp contending in both
shoulders (FCA), Shoulder wind (FCA), Rheumatism in shoulders
with pain, redness & swelling (Ch), Shoulder joint rheumatic
pains (CYM), Perifocal inflammation of shoulder joint (Sh), Yang
(Heat) in the arms & shoulders (Ch), Heat in the shoulder (FCA)
Upper limb paralysis
(Wei syndrome)
Upper limb paralysis (J,K,FCA), Motor impairment of the upper
extremities (Ess,CAM), Paralysis of the four limbs (Ch), Atrophy
of the upper limb (Ch), Arm lacks strength (Sh), Inability to move
hand (Ch), Hemiplegia (Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch), Thin, weak arms
(FCA)
Skin diseases:
Urticaria
Rubella
Eczema
Wind-Heat rash (Feng re yin zhen) (J), Wind rash (urticaria)
(Sh), Wind papules (FCA), Urticaria (CYM), Rubella (Ess,CAM),
Generalized exanthem due to Wind (measles) (Ch), Dermatoses
in general (NVN,CYM), Eczema (CYM)
Scrofula
Scrofula (J,Ess,CAM), Scrofulous lumps (FCA), All swellings of
the neck (Ch), Ganglia in the neck (Ch), Goitre (Sh)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,O),
hemiplegia (FCA), Apoplexy (Ch)
Hypertension
Hypertension (Sh,K)
Hemilateral
wind
&
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LI 15
JIANYU
SHOULDER CLAVICLE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Toothache
Toothache (CYM,FCA)
Seminal emission
Spermatorrhoea (Ch), Seminal discharge due to taxation (FCA)
Hand spasms
Spasms of hand & arm (CYM), Spasms in the hand (K), Bi of the
fingers (FCA)
Stiff / painful neck
Torticollis (Ch), Pain of the cervicale & shoulder (K)
Other indications
Excessive sweating (Sh), Goitre (Sh), Ganglia in the neck (Sh),
Eczema (CYM), Arthritis (K), Syncope (K), Apoplexy (Ch),
Paralysis of the four limbs (Ch), Prolonged fever after catching
cold (Ch), Complexion lacks brightness (Ch)
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LI 16
JUGU
GREAT BONE
LOCATION
In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the
acromial extremity and the scapular spine
CHARACTERISTICS
Activates the circulation in the meridians & connecting
vessels
Removes obstruction from the joints
INDICATIONS
Pain in shoulder & arm/
restricted movement
Pain in shoulder & arm (J), Diseases of shoulder joint & soft
tissues of the shoulder (Sh), Shoulder joint pain (K), Pain in
shoulder (Ess,FCA), Brachial neuralgia (K), Pain in shoulder &
back (CAM), Pain in shoulder, back & upper arm (O), Pain in
shoulder, back, elbow & arm with inability to flex or extend the
arm (J), Pain in arm preventing bending & stretching (FCA),
Pain & motor impairment of the upper extremities (Ess,CAM),
Pain in arm & shoulder inhibiting movement (Sh), Pain in arm &
upper part of shoulder with atony (Ch), Inability to raise or
extend arm (Ch)
Scrofula
Scrofula (J,Sh), Scrofulous lumps (FCA)
Goitre
Goitre (FCA), Soft goitre (ying qi) (J), Nodular growths on the
neck (Sh)
Haematemesis
Vomiting blood (O), Vomiting blood in cardiac patients (Ch),
Spitting blood (Sh)
Convulsions
Infantile convulsions (Ch,O), "Frightened convulsions" (Sh),
Fright epilepsy (FCA), Epilepsy (Ch,K)
Blood stasis in chest
Static blood in the chest (FCA), Post-traumatic bad blood (clots)
in the chest (Ch),
Other indications
Excitement (K), Pain in upper teeth (Ch)
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LI 18
FUTU
SUPPORT PROMINENCE
LOCATION
On the lateral side of the neck, level with the hyoid bone,
between the sternal & clavicular head of sternocleidomastoid
muscle
CHARACTERISTICS
Regulates Qi & Blood
Benefits the throat
INDICATIONS
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,CAM), Suddenly becomes mute (Ch),
Laryngitis (K), Loss of voice (FCA), Hoarseness of voice
(Ess,O), Hoarse voice (Sh), Aphasia (NVN)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,CAM), Pain & swelling of throat (O), Pharynx
& larynx swollen & painful (J), Sore, swollen throat (FCA),
Distension & soreness in the throat (Sh), Laryngitis (K)
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,K,O,FCA), Coughing & wheezing (Sh),
Cough with oppression (Ch)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,K,O,FCA), Wheezing (Sh), Coughing &
wheezing (Sh), Sounds in the throat "like a duck" (Sh), Throat
makes a gurgling sound "like a cockcrow" (Ch), Frog rattle in
the throat (FCA)
Throat sounds
Sounds in the throat "like a duck" (Sh), Throat makes a gurgling
sound "like a cockcrow" (Ch), Frog rattle in the throat (FCA)
Scrofula
Scrofula (J,Ess,CAM), Cervical adenitis (K), Scrofulous lumps
(FCA)
Goitre
Goitre (Ess,CAM), Simple goitre (O), Soft goitre (ying qi) (J), Qi
goitre (FCA)
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing (Sh), Laryngeal spasm (K), Inhibited
throat (FCA)
Other indications
High blood pressure (O), Stomatitis (K), Excessive mucus (Sh),
Anaesthesia for thyroid operations (Sh)
95
LI 19
HELIAO
GRAIN CREVICE
LOCATION
Directly below the lateral margin of the nostril , level with
GV 26
CHARACTERISTICS
Diffuses Lung Qi & Clears Heat from Lung
Clears the nose
Revives the Shen (for resuscitation)
INDICATIONS
Nasal obstruction/ anosmia
Nasal obstruction (J,Ess,CAM,K,Ch), Nasal congestion (FCA),
Closed nose (O), Anosmia (K), Rhinitis (Sh), Runny nose with
clear snivel (FCA)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,O,FCA), Incessant epistaxis (Ch)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (Sh,O), Paralysis of mouth & eyes (K),
Deviation of mouth (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Trismus
Lockjaw (J,Sh), Patient cannot open mouth (Ch), Clenched jaws
(FCA), Trismus (K,Ch)
Nasal polyp
Nasal polyp (J,Ch), Extra tissue in nose (Sh), Nasal sores &
polyps (FCA)
Nasal ulcer
Ulceration of nose (Sh), Abscess of nose (Ch), Nasal sores &
polyps (FCA)
Cadaveric syncope
Cadaveric syncope (Ch), Death-like inversion (FCA)
Other indications
Dyspnoea (K)
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LI 20
YINGXIANG
WELCOME FRAGRANCE
LOCATION
In the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the ala
nasi
CHARACTERISTICS
For all nose disorders
Opens the nasal passages
Dispels Wind-Heat
INDICATIONS
Nasal obstruction/ anosmia
Nasal obstruction with loss of smell (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,NVN),
Nasal obstruction; cannot smell even stinking,odours (J), Nasal
obstruction with diminution or complete loss of smell (Ch),
Closed nose (O), Nasal congestion (FCA), Inability to
distinguish odours (Sh), Anosmia (K)
Nasosinusitis
Nasosinusitis (J,Sh,O)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (Sh,CYM,K,O), Deviation of mouth & eyes (J),
Mouth & eyes awry (Sh), Deviation of mouth
(Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA), Hemiplegia with deviation of mouth (Ch)
Facial itching & swelling
Facial itching & swelling (J,Ess,CAM,Sh), Swelling or itching of
face (Ch,FCA) Itching of face (NVN,K,FCA), Prickling sensation
like insects crawling on the face (Ch), Swelling of lips (Ch),
Inflammation of facial structures (CYM)
Subcutaneous oedema
Subcutaneous oedema (J), Oedema of the surface (NVN)
Rhinitis
Rhinitis (Sh,K,O), Acute & chronic rhinitis (CYM), Allergic
rhinitis (NVN), Sneezing (NVN)
Rhinorrhoea
Rhinorrhoea (Ess,CAM), Rhinorrhoea of incessantly flowing clear
liquid (Ch), Runny nose (Sh,NVN)
Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps (NVN,Ch,FCA), Tissue in the nose (Sh)
Dyspnoea
Dyspnoea (K), Difficulty in breathing (Ch), Oppression (Ch),
Stridor (CYM)
Facial neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (O), Facial neuralgia (O), Facial muscle
spasticity (O)
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LI 20
YINGXIANG
WELCOME FRAGRANCE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Round worm in the bile
duct
Round worm in the bile duct (Sh), Parasite in bile duct & gall
bladder (O)
Other indications
Pus in the nose (Ch), Sensation of wound in the nose (Ch), All
nose disorders (Ch), Dermatoses (NVN), Empyema (K),
Deafness (Ch), Heat & redness of the eye (FCA)
98
HAND SHAOYANG TRIPLE ENERGIZER
(SANJIAO) MERIDIAN
SHOU SHAOYANG SANJIAO JING
99
TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
TE 1 (GUANCHONG)
Jing-Well Point of
Energizer meridian
Jing-Well Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Triple
loss of consciousness, syncope
Dispels Wind
headache, sore throat, laryngitis, tonsillitis, febrile
diseases
Clears Heat & Fire
sore throat, laryngitis, tonsillitis, febrile diseases,
headache, red eyes, irritability, thirst, dry mouth
Activates the circulation of Qi
in the jing-luo
TE 2 (YEMEN)
Ying-Spring Point of the Triple Energizer meridian
Ying-Spring Point of the
Triple Energizer meridian
Clears Heat from the Triple
Energizer
red eyes, sore throat, laryngitis, red eyes, headache,
tinnitus, red face, manic raving, gingivitis, toothache
Activates the circulation of Qi
in the jing-luo
Reduces swelling & relieves
pain
headache, arm & hand pain & swelling, sore throat,
pain & redness of eyes
TE 3 (ZHONGZHU)
Shu-Stream point of the Triple Energizer meridian
Shu-Stream point of the
Triple Energizer meridian
stiff fingers
Clears Wind-Heat
Sore throat, red eyes, tinnitus, febrile diseases
Benefits the ear (Major distal
point for the ears)
tinnitus, deafness, deaf-mutism
Clears the head & the eyes
headache, red eyes
Activates the circulation of Qi
in the jing-luo
Research findings
•
•
acute sprain of lower lumbar (needle on same side)
stiff neck with restricted rotation
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
TE 4 (YANGCHI)
Yuan-Source Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Dispels Wind & Clears Heat
tonsillitis, common cold, redness pain & swelling of
eyes
Activates circulation of Qi in
the jing-luo
Relaxes the tendons
wrist pain, injury or weakness, shoulder & arm pain
TE 5 (WAIGUAN)
Luo-Connecting Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Confluent Point of Yangweimai
Luo-Connecting
Point of
Triple Energizer meridian
Bi syndrome of elbow & arm
“Spasms or flaccidity of elbow joint” (Ling Shu Ch 10)
Confluent Point of
Yangweimai
“Shivering with sensations of hot & cold” (Nanjing
Difficulty 29)
Dispels Wind & Relieves the
Exterior
Clears Heat (External or
Internal)
common cold, febrile diseases, influenza, mumps,
headache, tinnitus
Activates circulation of Qi in
the jing-luo
Relaxes the tendons
Bi syndrome of elbow & arm, stiff neck, hewmiplegia,
finger pain, hand tremor
TE 6 (ZHIGOU)
Jing-River Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Jing-River Point of Triple
Energizer meridian
sudden loss of voice, febrile diseases
Spreads stagnant Liver Qi
Specific point for "plum-pit Qi"
in Liver Qi Stagnation
plum pit Qi/ plumstone throat
For ribs and sides Zhigou
presides from additional vereses
to Si Zong Xue Ge
pain in ribs, chest & sides
Removes obstruction from the
intestines
constipation with KI 6 (Ode of the Jade Dragon)
Wandering/nomadic/migratory
Bi syndrome (xing bi)
with GB 39
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
TE 8 (SANYANGLUO)
Activates circulation of Qi in
the jing-luo
Opens the sensory orifices (for
resuscitation)
prostrate exhaustion
Traditionally contraindicated to
needle
Research findings
Needled through to PC 4 in acupuncture analgesia for
pulmonary lobectomy
TE 9 (SIDU)
Activates circulation of Qi in
the jing-luo
Benefits the throat
sudden loss of voice, plum-stone throat/plum-pit Qi,
Regulates the waterways
nephritis
TE 10 (TIANJING)
He-Sea Point of the Triple Energizer meridian
He-Sea Point of the Triple
Energizer meridian
For disorders of the Triple Energizer, use the Lower
He-Sea Point for the Triple Energizer, BL 39
Transforms Phlegm-Damp in
the jing-luo
Special point for scrofula
scrofula, goiter; cough with expectoration, epilepsy,
psychosis (dian kuang)
TE 14 (JIANLIAO)
Major local point for the
shoulder joint
pain & motor impairment in shoulder (Wind-Damp Bi
syndrome, paralysis of upper limb
Dispels Wind-Damp (treats Bi
syndrome)
pain & motor impairment in shoulder (Wind-Damp Bi
syndrome)
TE 17 (YIFENG)
Benefits the hearing & vision
tinnitus, deafness, deaf-mutism, ear infection, corneal
opacity, poor vision
Major point for facial paralysis
facial paralysis, trismus
Dispels Wind and Clears Heat
cheek swelling (mumps), tinnitus
Activates the circulation of Qi
in the jing-luo
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
TE 21 (ERMEN)
Opens the ear and improves the
hearing
tinnitus, deafness, otitis, otorrhoea (ear discharge)
Ancient books prohibit the use
of moxibustion when treating
patients with pus in the ear
otorrhoea (ear discharge)
TE 23 (SIZHUKONG)
Dispels Wind & Clears Fire
from the head
(This point may be bled)
headache, eye redness, swelling & pain
Clears the vision & relieves
pain
eye redness, swelling & pain, blurred vision, corneal
opacity, ingrown eyelash
Ancient books prohibit
moxibustion at this point
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache
Unilateral headache/ migraine
Headache with stiff neck
Stiff neck
Scrofula
Goitre
Pain in neck, nape, shoulder & arm
Red face
Facial paralysis
Cheek swelling
Mumps (parotitis)
Cheek pain
Trismus
EYES
Eye diseases
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Red eyes
Eyes red & painful/ eye inflammation
Pain in external canthus
Poor vision
Blurred vision
Visual dizziness
Twitching eyelid
Ingrown eyelash
EAR
Tinnitus
Deafness
Deaf-mutism
Otitis/ otorrhoea
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Sudden loss of voice/ laryngitis
Plum-pit qi (plum-stone throat)
Toothache
Gingivitis
Stiff tongue
Stiff lips
Aphasia/ mutism
Dry mouth/ thirst
Diabetes/ thirst (xiao ke)
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
5
9
10
9
10
10
14
17
21
23
21
23
23
5
10
10
10
17
2
17
17
17
5
5
23
17
1
1
23
23
23
23
17
2
2
3
4
4
10
17
17
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
5
5
6
6
8
3
9
9
4
2
3
6
2
2
8
8
9
9
9
10
23
23
23
23
17
17
17
17
21
21
17
21
21
10
10
10
1
21
17
1
4
4
23
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
14
17
21
23
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL
DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Depressive psychosis/Withdrawal (dian ji)
Manic psychosis (kuang ji)
Manic raving (kuang yan)
Irritability (xin fan)
Lassitude
Plum-pit qi (plum-stone throat)
Loss of consciousness/ syncope
Epilepsy
Infantile convulsions
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Cardiac pain
Chest pain
Hypertension
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
Pleurisy
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Constipation
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Cholera (huo luan)
Nausea
Vomiting
Dysphagia
Diabetes/thirst (xiao ke)
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC
DISORDERS
Post-partum vertigo
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Pain in sides & ribs
Pain in chest & sides
Intercostal neuralgia
FOUR LIMBS
Hemiplegia
UPPER LIMBS
Paralysis of upper limb
SHOULDER
Shoulder & arm ache/pain
Pain & motor impairment of shoulder & arm
Shoulder & back pain
Pain in neck, nape, shoulder & arm
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm pain
Elbow & arm Bi syndrome
Forearm pain
10
10
23
23
23
10
23
23
2
1
8
9
1
6
6
10
10
3
14
10
6
5
1
1
1
6
6
6
6
4
6
5
6
6
2
1
2
14
5
14
3
4
6
3
4
6
3
1
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
8
10
10
8
9
14
14
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
FOUR LIMBS
Hemiplegia
UPPER LIMBS
Paralysis of upper limb
SHOULDER
Shoulder & arm ache/pain
Pain & motor impairment of shoulder & arm
Shoulder & back pain
Pain in neck, nape, shoulder & arm
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm pain
Elbow & arm Bi syndrome
Forearm pain
WRIST
Wrist pain
Wrist, shoulder & arm pain
Wrist weakness
Wrist sprain
Wrist arthritis (bi syndrome)
HAND
Hand tremor
Hand & arm pain
Finger pain
Stiff fingers
SWELLING/OEDEMA
Scrofula
Goitre
Cheek swelling
Mumps (parotitis)
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Febrile disease
Febrile disease without sweating
Malaria
Common cold
1
2
3
4
2
1
6
9
10
14
14
5
14
4
6
3
4
6
10
14
14
10
10
8
8
9
4
4
4
4
4
2
5
5
5
3
8
3
10
10
5
17
17
17
5
1
2
3
3
3
5
4
4
6
6
5
SKIN
Urticaria
17
10
10
5
5
5
2
8
5
3
3
1
5
10
14
21
23
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Wind & Heat
Dispels Wind, clears heat
& Fire
TE 1
red eyes, sore throat, tonsillitis,
headache, febrile diseases
Clears Heat from Triple
Energizer; reduces
swelling & relieves pain
TE 2
red eyes, headache, tinnitus, sore
throat, laryngitis, gingivitis, red face,
manic raving, malaria
Clears Wind-Heat
Clears the head & eyes
Benefits the ears
TE 3
tinnitus, red eyes, sore throat,
tonsillitis, headache, febrile diseases
Dispels Wind & clears
Heat
TE 4
redness, swelling & pain of eyes,
common cold, tonsillitis, malaria
Dispels Wind-Heat
TE 5
Wind-heat common cold (Wei level
syndrome), febrile diseases, mumps,
tinnitus, headache
Dispels Wind & clears
Heat
TE 17
tinnitus, facial paralysis, trismus,
mumps
Dispels Wind & clears
Heat (from head)
TE 23
headache, dizziness, blurred vision,
epilepsy, facial paralysis, twitching
eyelid, eye inflammation
TE 14
Wind-Damp Bi syndrome in shoulder;
pain & motor impairment in shoulder
Wind & Dampness
Dispels Wind-Damp
ACTION ON ZANG-FU
TRIPLE ENERGIZER
Eliminates Heat from
Triple Energizer
TE 6
Sudden loss of voice, febrile disease,
tinnitus,
pleurisy,
intercostal
neuralgia, constipation
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TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
TRIPLE ENERGIZER
Reinforces the Triple
Energizer
TE 4
diabetes (xiao ke), dry mouth, thirst
Harmonizes the Triple
Energizer
TE 6
sudden loss of voice, pain in chest &
sides; vomiting; constipation
TE 6
constipation (with KI 6 – Song of the
Jade Dragon)
LARGE INTESTINE
Opens the intestines
ACTIONS ON QI & BLOOD
QI
Activates circulation of
Qi in the jing-luo
Spreads stagnant Liver Qi
TE 1, TE 2, TE 3,
TE 4, TE 5, TE 8,
TE 9, TE 17
TE 6
plum-stone throat, pain in chest &
sides, constipation (due to LR Qi
stagnation)
ACTIONS ON JING-LUO
Yangweimai
Confluent point of
Yangweimai
TE 5
alternating chilles & fevers
TE 4
retroversion of uterus
Renmai & Chongmai
Promotes function of
Renmai (Conception
Vessel) & Chongmai
(Penetrating Vessel)
108
TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN
POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
REGIONAL ACTIONS
Eyes
Clears the vision
TE 23
eye disorders, redness, swelling &
pain in eyes, blurred vision, corneal
opacity, visual dizziness
Benefits the vision
TE 17
corneal opacity
TE 3
tinnitus, deafness, deaf-mutism
TE 17
tinnitus, deafness, deaf-mutism, otitis,
otorrhoea
TE 21
deafness, tinnitus, otitis, otorrhoea,
TE 3
shoulder & scapula pain, torticollis,
acute lumbar sprain (on one side)
TE 6
pain in chest & sides, intercostal
neuralgia, pleurisy
TE 4
Wrist pain, injury or weakness,
shoulder & arm pain
TE 5
finger pain, Bi syndrome in elbow &
arm, hand tremor
Ears
Benefits the hearing
Opens the ear &
improves hearing
Back & shoulders
“Rules” disorders of back
& shoulders
Sides/ ribs
For ribs and sides
Zhigou presides
(additional verses to Si
Zong Xue Ge)
Tendons
Relaxes the tendons
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TE 1
GUANCHONG
GATE RUSHING
LOCATION
On the ulnar side of the ring finger , about 0.1 cun ( 1 fen )
posterior to the corner of the nail
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-Well Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Dispels Wind
Clears Heat & Fire
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,K,FCA,O)
Red eyes
Redness of eyes (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Conjunctivitis (Sh)
Sore throat / laryngitis/
tonsillitis (throat Bi)
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,NVN,Ch,K), Pharynx & larynx swollen &
painful (J), Sore swollen throat (FCA), Laryngitis (Sh,K), Throat
Bi (Ch,FCA)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Heat diseases (FCA), Fever (Sh),
Absence of sweating in Heat diseases (FCA), Pathogenic Heat in
the Sanjiao (FCA), Common cold (K)
Stiff tongue
Stiff tongue (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Tongue flaccid preventing
speech (Ch) Curled tongue (FCA), Pain at root of tongue (FCA)
Irritability (xin fan)
Irritability (xin fan) (J,Ess,CAM), Vexation (FCA)
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Eye screens (FCA), Keratoleukoma (CYM), White membrane on
conjunctiva (NVN), White membrane covering conjunctiva;
cannot see clearly (Ch)
Thirst / dry mouth
Thirst (CYM), Drv mouth (Ch,FCA)
Nausea/ vomiting
Vomiting (K), Stomach retching (CYM), Nausea, loss of
appetite(Ch), Cholera (Ch)
Arm/ elbow pain
Arm & elbow very painful (Ch), Neuralgia of arm & elbow (O),
Forearm neuralgia (CYM), Pain in shoulder & arm (FCA), Pain of
fingers (CYM)
Dysphagia
Difficult ingestion (FCA), Paralysis of the suprahyoid muscle
(K)
Loss of consciousness/
syncope
Syncope (K), Emergency care (K)
110
TE 1
GUANCHONG
GATE RUSHING
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Torticollis (CYM), Wasting disease in infants with parasitosis &
malnutrition (CYM), Angina pectoris (K), Disorders due to Wind
(NVN), Tinnitus (FCA), Deafness (FCA), Pain at root of tongue
(FCA), Cholera (Ch), Common cold (K)
111
TE 2
YEMEN
FLUID DOOR
LOCATION
When the fist is clenched, this point is proximal to the margin
of
the web betwen the ring and little fingers and distal to the fourth
and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints.
CHARACTERISTICS
Ying-Spring Point of the Triple Energizer meridian
Clears Heat from the Triple Energizer
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
Reduces swelling & Relieves pain
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,Ch,FCA),
(CYM)
Red eyes
Redness of eyes (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Inflammation of eyes
which are very red (Ch), Pain & redness of the eyes (K), Dry
eyes (FCA)
Deafness/ tinnitus
Deafness (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,FCA), Sudden deafness (Ch,CAM),
Tinnitus (CYM,FCA)
Sore throat/ laryngitis
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,K), Sore throat with inflammation of
interior of throat (Ch), Pharynx & larynx swollen and painful (J),
Sore , swollen throat (FCA), Laryngopharyngitis (Sh), Laryngitis
(CYM,K)
Anaemic headache
Arm & hand pain / swelling Pain in arm & hand (J,Ess,Sh,FCA), Pain in the arm (CAM), Pain
& inability to raise arm (Ch), Inflammation of dorsum of hand
(CYM), Pain at the back of the hand (FCA), Arthritis of wrist joint
(CYM), Pain & swelling of fingers (Sh), Arm swollen & red up to
hand (Ch)
Malaria
Malaria (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Malaria with cough, attack of Cold
or Yang (Ch)
Upper limb paralysis
(Wei syndrome)
Spasms & paralysis of upper arm and forearm (CYM), Paralysis &
spasm of the arm (K), Paralysis of the fingers (K), Hemiplegia
(CYM)
Gingivitis/ toothache
Gingivitis (CYM), Pain in gums & teeth (Ch), Aching among the
upper teeth (FCA)
Manic raving (kuang yu)
Divagation (Ch), Fright palpitations and raving (FCA), Fear (Ch)
Red face
Red complexion & tearing (FCA), Congestion in the face (O)
112
TE 2
YEMEN
FLUID DOOR
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Spasms & paralysis of upper arm and forearm (CYM), Hemiplegia
(CYM), Four limbs icy cold due to Yin (Ch), Vertigo (CYM),
Fainting from bad odours (CYM), Ear pain (FCA), Dry eyes
(FCA), Wind-Heat & Wind-Cold (FCA), Shortness of breath
(FCA), Chilblains (O), Angina (O)
113
TE 3
ZHONGZHU
MIDDLE ISLAND
LOCATION
With the hand in pronation ( palm downwards ), this point is on
the dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal
bones in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal
joints
CHARACTERISTICS
Shu-Stream point of the Triple Energizer meridian
Clears Wind-Heat
Benefits the ear (Major distal point for the ears)
Clears the head & the eyes
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
Research findings
•
•
For acute sprain of lower lumbar (needle on the same side)
For stiff neck with restricted rotation
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,NVN,Ch,FCA), Frontal headache
(CYM)
Red eyes
Redness of eyes (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Deafness/ deaf-mutism
Deafness
(Sh,K)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,CYM,NVN), Sore and swollen throat
(Ch,FCA), Pharynx & larynx swollen and painful (J)
Pain in elbow & arm
Pain in elbow & arm (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Pain in shoulder, back,
elbow & arm (Sh), Pain in elbow & arm, fingers stiff, the five
fingers cannot be extended (Ch), Upper arm neuralgia (CYM),
Upper arm myositis (CYM)
Stiff fingers
Inability to flex or extend fingers (J,FCA), Inability to bend
fingers (Sh), Finger arthritis (CYM,O), Finger paralysis (CYM),
Motor impairment of fingers (Ess,CAM), Pain in arm & elbow,
fingers stiff, the five fingers cannot be extended (Ch)
Febrile diseases/ fever
without sweating/ malaria
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Heat diseases (FCA), Fever
without sweating (Ch,FCA) , Chronic malaria (Ch,FCA)
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,K,O,FCA),
Deaf-mutism
114
TE 3
ZHONGZHU
MIDDLE ISLAND
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Shoulder & back pain
Pain in shoulder & back (Sh), Pain in shoulder, back, elbow &
arm (Sh), Neuralgia & paralysis of shoulder & scapula (K), Pain
in the middle of the spine or in the back at the level of the heart
(Ch), Pain in the spine (FCA)
Dizziness
Dizziness (O), Eye-dizziness (Ch), Vertigo (CYM)
Other indications
Blurred vision (Sh), Hypertension (K), Angina (O), White
membrane covering conjunctiva (Ch), Intercostal neuralgia (Sh),
Neuralgia & paralysis of shoulder & scapula (K), Paralysis of the
extremities & the bowels (K)
115
TE 4
YANGCHI
YANG POOL
LOCATION
At the junction of the ulna and carpal bones, in a
depression
lateral to the tendon of muscle extensor digitorum communis
CHARACTERISTICS
Yuan-Source Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Dispels Wind & Clears Heat
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
Relaxes the tendons
INDICATIONS
Wrist pain/ injury/
weakness
Wrist pain (J,FCA), Dull pain in wrist (NVN), Pain & diseases of
soft tissues of wrist (Sh), Rheumatic pain of wrist (CYM), Wrist
joint arthritis (K), Pain in wrist, shoulder & arm (Ess,CAM,FCA),
Pain or paralysis of arm (O), Contusion or sprain of wrist or
hand (Ch), Fracture or dislocation of wrist (CYM), Pain &
weakness of wrist (Sh), Weak wrist (FCA)
Shoulder & arm pain
Shoulder & arm pain (J,FCA), Pain in arm & shoulder,
preventing raising the arm (Ch), Pain in wrist, shoulder & arm
(Ess,CAM,FCA), Pain in shoulder & back (J), Scapula neuralgia
(K)
Malaria
Malaria (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA), Yin or Yang malaria (Ch),
Tidal fevers (Sh), Intermittent fever (O)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA), Tinnitus (FCA)
Thirst/ dry mouth
Thirst & dry mouth (J,Sh), Thirst (CAM), Dry mouth; the more
one drinks the thirstier one gets. Diabetes (Ch), Diabetes
(CYM,O), Wasting thirst & dry mouth (FCA)
Diabetes (xiao ke)
Diabetes (CYM,Ch,O), Wasting thirst & dry mouth (FCA)
Common cold
Common cold (Sh,CYM)
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis (Sh,K), Throat Bi (FCA)
Eye inflammation:
Eye redness/pain/swelling
Painful swelling of the eyes (FCA), Eyes red & swollen (Sh)
Other indications
Displacement of uterus (CYM), Cold fingers (CYM), Weak wrist
(FCA), Nervous spasms & paralysis of forearm muscles (CYM),
Degenerative diseases (Ch), Absence of sweating in Heat diseases
(FCA), Vexation & oppression (FCA), Swelling of the neck
(FCA)
116
TE 5
WAIGUAN
OUTER GATE
LOCATION
On the dorsal surface of the forearm, 2 cun above the transverse
wrist crease, between the radius and the ulna
CHARACTERISTICS
Luo-Connecting Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Confluent Point of Yangweimai
Dispels Wind & Relieves the Exterior
Clears Heat (External or Internal)
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
Relaxes the tendons
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,NVN,Ch,O,FCA),
headache (Sh)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,NVN,FCA)
Deafness
Deafness ( J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Finger pain
Pain in fingers (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Pain in fingers inhibiting
grasping (Sh,Ch), Finger neuralgia or sprains (CYM), Writer's
cramp (CYM)
Bi syndrome in elbow &
arm
Motor impairment of elbow & arm (J,Ess,CAM), Contracture of
elbow impairing flexion & extension (Ch), Inhibited bending &
stretching of the arm (FCA), Forearm neuralgia (CYM), Joint
pains of upper limb (CYM,Sh), Arthitis (O), Pain or paralysis of
upper extremities (O)
Hand tremor
Hand tremor (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM,Sh), Heat diseases (FCA), Fever
(NVN), High fever (Sh), Influenza (K), Common cold (Sh,Ch,K),
Mumps (Parotitis) (Sh,K), Pneumonia (Sh)
Common cold
Common cold (Sh,Ch,K), Influenza (K)
Cheek pain
Pain in cheek (J,CAM,FCA), Pain in cheek and hypochondriac
region (Ess)
Mumps (parotitis)
Mumps (Parotitis) (Sh,K)
Migraine
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TE 5
WAIGUAN
OUTER GATE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Pain in sides & ribs
Pain in sides/ribs (J,Sh), Pain in hypochondriac region (CAM),
Lateral costal pain (FCA), Pain in cheek and hypochondriac
region (Ess),
Hemiplegia/ paralysis
(Wei syndrome)
Hemiplegia (Sh,CYM), Paralysis (Sh), Pain or paralysis of upper
extremities (O)
Constipation
Constipation (Sh,CYM), Abdominal pain & constipation (FCA)
Stiff neck
Stiff neck (Sh), Strained neck (CAM)
Other indications
Swollen throat (Sh), Adenitis (scrofula) (CYM), Enuresis (Sh),
Paralysis (Sh), Inflammation of eyes (CYM), Wind
hyperlacrimation (CYM), Cataract (CYM), Leukoma (CYM),
Placenta does not descend (Ch)
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TE 6
ZHIGOU
BRANCH DITCH
LOCATION
On the dorsal surface of the forearm, 3 cun above the transverse
wrist crease, between the radius and the ulna
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-River Point of Triple Energizer meridian
Spreads stagnant Liver Qi
Specific point for "plum-pit Qi" in Liver Qi Stagnation
For ribs and sides Zhigou presides from Eight Dominant Points
Song, a variant of Four Dominant Points Song
Removes obstruction from the intestines
For constipation Zhigou (TE 6) and Zhaohai (KI-6) from Ode of
the Jade Dragon
Zhigou (TE 6) is combined with Xuanzhong (GB 39) for
Wandering Bi syndrome
INDICATIONS
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,Ch,FCA), Sudden hoarseness of voice
(Ess,CAM), Swollen throat (Sh), Sore pharynx (FCA)
Shoulder & arm ache &
heaviness
Aching of shoulder & arm (J,Sh,O), Aching of shoulder & arm
with heavy sensation (Sh,Ch), Aching & heavy sensation of
shoulder & back (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Pain in chest & sides/
intercostal neuralgia/
cardiac pain
Pain in chest & sides (J,NVN), Pain in hypochondriac region
(CAM), Acute pain in ribs & axilla (Sh), Acute pain in lateral
costal or axillary region (Sh), Intercostal neuralgia (Sh,CYM,K),
Rib pain (K), Pain in axilla & sides of chest (Ch), Pleurisy
(Sh,CYM), Angina pectoris (Sh), Sudden cardiac pain (FCA),
Chest pain (Sh,O), Carditis (CYM)
Febrile diseases/
Fever without sweating
Febrile diseases (J,CAM), Fever (NVN), Fever without sweating
(Ch,FCA)
Constipation
Constipation
(Sh,K)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA)
Vomiting
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Nausea & vomiting (NVN),
Vomiting & diarrhoea (Sh), Cholera with vomiting (Ch,FCA)
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA,O),
Habitual
constipation
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TE 6
ZHIGOU
BRANCH DITCH
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Post-partum vertigo
Post-partum vertigo (CYM,Ch), Post-partum blood dizziness
(FCA)
Other indications
Painful or red eyes (FCA), Sudden influenza (NVN), Apical
pulmonary catarrh (CYM), Insufficient lactation (Sh),
Amenorrhoea (Ch), Belching (Sh), Epigastric pain (K), Skin
diseases (Ch), Trismus (Ch), Sabre lumps (FCA), Jie & xian
(FCA), Ghost attacks (FCA), Cough (FCA), Hot face (FCA),
Counterflow Qi (FCA), Inability to turn the head (FCA)
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TE 8
SANYANGLUO
THREE YANG LUO
LOCATION
On the dorsal surface of the forearm, 4 cun above the transverse
wrist crease, between the radius and the ulna
CHARACTERISTICS
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
Opens the sensory orifices (for resuscitation)
Traditionally contraindicated to needle
Needled through to Ximen (PC-4) in acupuncture anaesthesia for
pulmonary lobectomy
INDICATIONS
Sudden loss of voice/
aphasia
Sudden loss of voice (J,FCA), Sudden hoarseness of voice
(Ess,CAM), Sudden muteness (Sh,Ch), Mutism (K), Aphasia (Sh)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,Ch,O,FCA), Tinnitus (K)
Hand & arm pain
Hand & arm pain (J,Ess,CAM), Pain in the arm (FCA), Pain in
forearm inhibiting movement (Sh), Brachial neuralgia (K), Upper
arm & forearm neuralgia (CYM)
Toothache
Toothache (CAM,J), Tooth decay (FCA)
Lassitude/ exhaustion
Lassitude (Sh), Likes to lie down & sleep (Ch), Does not want to
budge the four limbs (Ch), Lack of desire to move the four limbs
(Ch), Prostration (O), Prostrate exhaustion (FCA)
Shoulder & back pain
Pain & heaviness of shoulder & back (FCA), Pain in shoulder &
scapula (K)
Other indications
Post-operative pain associated with pneumonectomy (Sh), Pain in
chest & hypochondriac region (CAM), Eye disorders (O),
Intestinal worms (O), Gastritis (K), Inability to move the hand &
arm (FCA)
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TE 9
SIDU
FOUR RIVERS
LOCATION
When the hand is supine, this point can be found 5 cun below the
olecranon, between the radius and the ulna
CHARACTERISTICS
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
Benefits the throat
Regulates the waterways
INDICATIONS
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,FCA), Sudden hoarseness of voice
(Ess,CAM), Loss of voice (Sh), Pharyngitis (K), Obstructed
pharynx (Sh), Sore throat (O)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA,O), Sudden deafness (Sh), Sudden
deafness due to disturbance of energy (Ch), Tinnitus (K)
Toothache
Toothache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA,O), Toothache in lower jaw
(Sh,O), Pain in gums of lower jaw (Ch)
Forearm pain
Forearm pain (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Wrist joint arthritis (K)
Plum-stone throat
Blocked sensation in the throat (FCA), Obstructed pharynx (Sh)
Headache
Headache (Sh), Migraine (CAM)
Other indications
Vertigo (Sh), Neuraesthenia (Sh), Paralysis of upper limb (Sh),
Wrist joint arthritis (K), Nephritis (Sh), Dyspnoea (K)
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TE 10
TIANJING
HEAVENLY WELL
LOCATION
When the elbow is flexed, this point can be found in a depression
about 1 cun superior to the olecranon.
CHARACTERISTICS
He-Sea Point of the Triple Energizer meridian
NB: For disorders of the Triple Energizer , use the Lower HeSea Point for the Triple Energizer , BL 39
Transforms Phlegm-Damp in the meridians and collaterals
Special point for scrofula
INDICATIONS
Unilateral headache
Unilateral headache (J,Ess,NVN,FCA), Migraine headache
(Sh,CAM), Headache (Sh)
Pain in neck, nape,
shoulder & arm
Pain in costal & hypochondriac region neck, nape, shoulder &
arm (Ess), Pain in lateral costal region, neck, shoulder & arm
(FCA), Pain in neck, shoulder & arm (CAM), Painful spasms of
neck & upper back (CYM), Pain in neck & nape (NVN), Pains in
the back of the neck (O), Pain in arm & elbow (NVN,Ch),
Arthritis of elbow & wrist (CYM), Elbow joint arthritis (K),
Diseases of the soft tissues of the elbow (Sh)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), "5 types of epilepsy" (Ch),
Convulsions (Ch), Clonic spasm (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Depressive psychosis (dian ji) (Sh), Madness (Ch), Psychopathy
(CYM), Schizophrenia (K), Sorrow (FCA)
Scrofula/goitre
Scrofula (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,Ch), Scrofulous lumps (FCA),
Goitre (NVN,CAM), Simple goitre (J), Cervical adenitis (K),
Lymphadenitis (K)
Urticaria
Urticaria (Sh,CYM,K)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ch,O), Laryngitis (CYM,Ch)
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis (Sh,K), Throat blockage (Throat Bi) (Sh,FCA)
Deafness
Deafness (Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Eye pain
Pain in external canthus of eyes
(Sh,FCA)
Cough / expectoration
Cough (O), Cough with sensation of Qi rising (Ch), Qi ascent
cough (FCA), Bronchitis (CYM), Spitting of mucus (O), Spitting
of pus (FCA), Purulent expectoration (Ch)
Chest pain/ cardiac pain
Pain in heart & chest (Ch), Cardiac pain (FCA), Thoracic Bi
(FCA)
(NVN,Ch), Pain in eyes
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TE 10
TIANJING
HEAVENLY WELL
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Loss of appetite (Ch), Post-traumatic pain in renal region which
prevents lying down (Ch), Pain behind the ears (Ch), Abundant
sweating (Ch), Fright palpitations (FCA), Numbness of the flesh
at the shoulder (FCA), Malarial disease (FCA)
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TE 14
JIANLIAO
SHOULDER CREVICE
LOCATION
Posterior and inferior to the acromion, in the depression about 1
cun posterior to LI 15.
CHARACTERISTICS
A major local point for the shoulder joint
Dispels Wind-Damp (treats Bi syndrome)
INDICATIONS
Pain & motor impairment
in shoulder
(Wind-Damp Bi syndrome)
Pain & motor impairment of shoulder & upper arm (CAM),
Heavy sensation of the shoulder with pain in the arm
(J,Ess,Ch,FCA), Neuralgia of shoulder & scapula (K), Pain in the
shoulder joint (Sh,K), Arm cannot be raised (Ch), Shoulder feels
heavy with motor impairment (J), Wind-Dampness in shoulder
(Sh), Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint (Sh)
Paralysis of upper limb
(Wei syndrome)
Paralysis of shoulder & scapula (K), Hemiplegia (Sh), Arm lacks
strength (Sh),
Other indications
Stiff neck (J), Hypertension (Sh), Urticaria (Sh), Headache (K),
Excessive sweating (Sh), Goitre (Sh), Intercostal neuralgia (O),
Tics (O)
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TE 17
YIFENG
WIND SCREEN
LOCATION
Posterior to the earlobe, in the depression between the mastoid
process and the mandible.
CHARACTERISTICS
Benefits the hearing & vision
The main point for facial paralysis
Dispels Wind and Clears Heat
Activates the circulation of Qi in the jing-luo
INDICATIONS
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,K,FCA,O)
Deafness/ deaf-mutism
Deafness
(Sh,K)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,O), Mouth & eyes awry
(Sh,FCA), Deviation of mouth & eyes (Ch), Lack of sensation in
face (Ch)
Cheek swelling / mumps
Swelling of the cheeks (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA), Parotitis
(mumps)(Sh,K), Enlargement of the parotid (CYM)
Trismus
Trismus (Ess,CAM,Ch), Lockjaw (J,Sh), Clenched jaw (FCA),
Clenched jaw preventing speech (FCA), Temperomandibular
arthritis (Sh), Jaw pain (FCA)
Mutism
Mutism (NVN,O), Deaf-mutism (Sh,K), Sudden mutism (Ch)
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Red & white eye screens (FCA), Membrane over the eye (Sh)
Poor vision
Blurred vision (Sh), Poor eye sight (FCA), Optic nerve atrophy
(O), Cataract (O), Near-sightedness (O)
Ear infection
Otitis media (O), Otorrhoea (CAM)
Scrofula
Scrofula (CAM,J,Ch)
Toothache
Toothache (CAM,Sh,Ch)
Other indications
Sore eyes (Sh), Stammering (O), Convulsions (generally with
headache and an arched and rigid back) (Sh), Paralysis of upper &
lower extremities (K), Neuralgia of shoulder & scapula (K), Neck
& shoulder pain (O), Temperomandibular arthritis (Sh), Ptosis of
lower jaw (Ch), Frequent yawning in infants (Ch), Mania (FCA),
All Wind diseases (FCA)
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,K,FCA,O),
Deaf-mutism
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TE 21
ERMEN
EAR DOOR
LOCATION
In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slightly
superior to the condyloid process of the mandible, when the
mouth is open.
CHARACTERISTICS
Opens the ear and improves the hearing
Ancient books prohibit the use of moxibustion when treating
patients with pus in the ear
INDICATIONS
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,K,FCA,O,CAM), Deaf-mutism (Sh),
Muteness (K), Poor auditory acuity (Ch)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,FCA,O,CAM), Tinnitus like cicada song
(Ch,FCA)
Toothache
Toothache (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,K,FCA,O,CAM), Toothache in upper
jaw (Sh,Ch), Pain in teeth & gums (Ch), Upper tooth decay
(FCA)
Otitis media
Otitis media (Sh,K), Purulent otitis (Ch), Inflammation of
auricular canal (CYM), Otorrhoea (Ess), Pus in the ear (Sh),
Earache (O)
Otorrhoea
Otorrhoea (Ess,CAM), Pus in the ear (Sh), Purulent otitis (Ch),
Purulent discharge from the ear (FCA), Otitis media (Sh),
Inflammation of auricular canal (CYM)
Headache
Headache (K), Migraine (K), Pain in the jaw and headache (Sh)
Lip stiffness
Stiffness of the lip (CAM), Lips stiff & in contracture (Ch)
Other indications
Temperomandibular arthritis (Sh), Pain in neck & submandibular
region (J), Submandibular swelling (FCA), Polyps in ear (Ch),
Epistaxis (Ch)
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TE 23
SIZHUKONG
SILKEN BAMBOO
HOLLOW
LOCATION
In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow
CHARACTERISTICS
Dispels Wind & Clears Fire from the head
(This point may be bled)
Clears the vision & relieves pain
Ancient books prohibit moxibustion at this point.
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache
(J,Ess,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,K,FCA,CAM), Lateral &
midline headaches (Sh), Unilateral & bilateral headaches (FCA),
Hemicrania (NVN), Nervous headache (K), Intolerable migraine
(Ch), Cerebral hyperemia (K)
Eye disorders
Eye diseases (J,Sh), Ear & eye disorders (O)
Eye inflammation:
Eye redness/pain/swelling
Inflammation of eyeballs (CYM), Inflammation & congestion of
eyes (Ch), Redness & pain of eye (J,Ess,NVN,K,CAM), Pain &
swelling of the eyes (FCA), Congestion of the eyeball (CYM,K),
Trachoma (CYM)
Blurred vision
Blurred vision (Ess,Sh,CAM), Unclear vision (FCA), Visual
dizziness (FCA), Eye-dizziness (J,Ch), Vision dazzling (CYM),
Vision not clear but hazy (Ch), Trachoma (CYM),
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Leukoma (CYM), White membrane on conjunctiva (Ch)
Ingrown eyelash
Ingrown eyelash (Sh,CYM,Ch,FCA)
Twitching of eyelid
Twitching of eyelid (J,Ess,FCA,CAM)
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (Sh,K,CYM,CAM)
Toothache
Toothache (J,Ch,FCA,CAM)
Visual dizziness (mu xuan)
Visual dizziness
(Sh,Ch)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,FCA), Epilepsy with eyes rolled back (Ch), Seizures
(Sh), Convulsions (O), Infantile convulsions (CYM,Ch)
Depressive psychosis
(dian ji)/ manic psychosis
(kuang ji)
Insanity (dian ji) (Sh,O), Madness (Ch), Periodic attacks of
mania with foaming at the mouth (FCA)
Other indications
Fear of Wind & Cold (Ch), Vomiting of mucoid sputum (Ch),
Vexation thirst (FCA)
(FCA),
Eye-dizziness
(J,Ch),
Vertigo
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HAND TAIYANG SMALL INTESTINE
MERIDIAN
SHOU TAIYANG XIAOCHANG JING
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
SI 1 (SHAOZE)
Jing-Well Point of Small Intestine meridian
Jing-Well Point of Small
Intestine meridian
Opens the orifices
(for resuscitation)
loss of consciousness, Wind-stroke coma
Clears Heart Fire
irritability
Facilitates the flow of milk
insufficient lactation (moxa); mastitis (bleed)
Dispels Wind & Heat
sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, febrile diseases
SI 3 (HOUXI)
Shu-Stream Point of Small intestine meridian
Confluent Point of Governing Vessel
Shu-Stream Point of Small
intestine meridian
Confluent Point of Governing
Vessel
headache with stiff neck
Clears the Shen
psychosis (dian kuang)
Relaxes the tendons & muscles
headache with stiff neck, contracture of elboe, arm &
fingers, paralysis of upper limbs, low back pain
Regulates sweating (reduce to
stop sweating; reinforce to
induce sweating)
night sweats, febrile diseases, malaria
Often combined with either LI 4 or KI 7 for regulating
sweating or HT 6 for night sweats
Eliminates Wind
headache with stiff neck, epilepsy, febrile diseases
For all disorders of head, face, nape & neck (Zhen Jing Zhi Nan)
Reinforcing Point of Small Intestine meridian (Mother/Son)
SI 4 (WANGU)
Yuan-Source Point of Small Intestine meridian
Yuan-Source Point of Small
Intestine meridian
Disperses Damp-Heat from the
Small Intestine
Special effects on Yang
Jaundice (Damp-Heat type)
jaundice, cholecystitis
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
SI 6 (YANGLAO)
Xi-Cleft Point of Small Intestine meridian
Xi-Cleft Point of Small
Intestine meridian
shoulder, back, elbow & arm pain
Yanglao - Nourish the Old
Brightens the eyes (clears the
vision) (especially for failing
vision in the elderly)
blurred vision, failing eyesight
Clears the jing-luo
shoulder, back, elbow & arm pain
Relaxes the tendons (jin)
shoulder & arm pain with inability to raise arm; low
back pain with restricted movement
SI 7 (ZHIZHENG)
Luo-Connecting Point of Small Intestine meridian
Luo-Connecting Point of
Small Intestine meridian
elbow contracture (Ling Shu Ch 10)
Clears Heat from the Upper Jiao
headache, styes, febrile diseases
Clears the Shen
psychosis (dian kuang), neurasthenia, fear
Major distal point for neck
stiffness
stiff neck, torticollis
SI 8 (XIAOHAI)
He-Sea Point of Small Intestine meridian
He-Sea Point of Small
Intestine meridian
For disorders of the Small Intestine organ, use the Lower He-Sea Point for the Small
Intestine, ST 39
Clears the Shen
psychosis (dian kuang)
SI 9 (JIANZHEN)
Local, point for upper limb,
shoulder & scapula
scapula & shoulder pain, Wei & Bi syndromes of upper
limbs
SI 10 (NAOSHU)
Local, point for upper limb,
shoulder & scapula & neck
shoulder & arm pain, weakness and restricted
movement; hemiplegia, shoulder swelling & pain, neck
swelling & pain
SI 11 (TIANZONG)
Spread Qi stagnation in chest &
sides
fullness & pain in chest & sides
Specific point for lactation
disorders
insufficient lactation, mastitis
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
SI 14 (JIANWAISHU)
Local point for shoulder,
scapula, upper back & neck
shoulder, scapula & back pain; stiff neck & nape, Cold
Bi in shoulder & arm
SI 17 (TIANRONG)
For throat, neck & ears;
Local point for tonsillitis
Plum-stone throat, neck swelling, sore throat, tonsillitis,
cheek swelling; tinnitus, deafness
SI 19 (TINGGONG)
Tinggong - Hearing Palace
Improves hearing & opens the
ears
Tinnitus, deafness, deaf-mutism, otitis media & externa
For auditory hallucinations in
depressive
psychosis
or
schizophrenia
depressive psychosis/withdrawal (dian ji)
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache
Headache with stiff neck
Stiff neck/ torticollis
Neck swelling
Neck pain
Pain in nape & submandibular region
Swelling in submandibular region
Cheek swelling
Cheek pain
EYES
Eye diseases
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Red eyes
Styes
Blurred vision
Visual dizziness
Excessive lacrimation
EAR
Tinnitus
Deafness
Deaf-mutism
Otitis
Otorrhoea
NOSE
Epistaxis
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Toothache
Stomatitis
Trismus
Stiff tongue
Diabetes/ thirst (xiao ke)
1
3
4
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
6
7
8
9
7
8
9
10
11
14
17
19
14
7
14
8
8
8
10
10
9
17
14
11
11
11
8
17
6
1
3
4
7
6
7
8
4
3
3
4
8
8
9
9
17
17
19
19
19
19
19
17
17
19
3
1
1
4
8
9
19
1
17
1
4
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Depressive psychosis/Withdrawal (dian ji)
Manic psychosis (kuang ji)
Mental disorders
Panic/Fear/Fright
Plum-pit qi (plum-stone throat)
Wind-stroke (CVA)
Loss of consciousness/ syncope
Epilepsy
Hypertension
7
7
7
7
7
3
3
3
8
19
17
1
1
10
3
4
7
8
10
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Chest pain
Pain in chest & abdomen
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
Dyspnoea/ shortness of breath
Asthma
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Vomiting
Jaundice
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
Insufficient lactation
Mastitis
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Chest pain
Pain in sides
Fullness/pain in chest & ribs
Intercostal neuralgia
Pain in suprclavicular fossa
LOW BACK
Low back pain
ABDOMEN
Lower abdominal pain
Pain in chest & abdomen
FOUR LIMBS
Hemiplegia
UPPER LIMBS
Paralysis of upper limbs
Wei & Bi of upper limbs
Pain and/or paralysis of arms
Cold Bi in shoulder & arm
Shoulder, back, elbow & arm pain
Shoulder, elbow & arm pain
Pain in neck, shoulder, scapula & arm
Pain in scapula & shoulder
Aching & weakness of shoulder & arm
ELBOW & ARM
Elbow & arm pain
Elbow & arm contracture
Contracture of elbow, arm & fingers
Bi syndrome of elbow, arm & fingers
Arm pain
1
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
14
17
19
1
19
1
1
11
17
4
4
1
17
1
1
11
1
4
11
1
9
3
6
8
19
4
10
3
8
9
9
9
14
14
6
11
8
9
7
7
3
3
4
1
7
8
10
10
10
11
14
14
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
1
WRIST
Wrist pain
HAND
Writer’s cramp
Finger pain
Stiff fingers
ABNORMAL PERSPIRATION
Night sweats
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Febrile disease
Malaria
Chills & fever
3
4
6
7
8
9
8
9
10
4
4
4
7
7
4
7
3
1
3
3
10
11
14
17
19
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
Wind & Heat
Dispels Wind
Dispels Wind & Heat
(Wind-Heat)
SI 1
Wind-stroke coma, stiff tongue, stiff
neck, headache
SI 3
Headache
with
stiff
neck,
contractures of elbow, arm & fingers;
paralysis of upper limbs. Febrile
diseases, malaria, red eyes , epistaxis
SI 1
corneal opacity, sore throat, febrile
diseases, headache
SI 4
jaundice, cholcystitis
Damp-Heat
Dispels Damp-Heat
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
Gall Bladder
Major point for
Bladder disorders
Gall
SI 4
jaundice, cholcystitis
ACTIONS ON JING-LUO
Clears the meridians
SI 6
Aching of shoulder, back, elbow &
arm, stiff neck, eyeball pain
“Opens the Governor
Vessel”
SI 3
aching of shoulder, back, elbow &
arm, stiff neck
Relaxes the Jing jin
(Tendinomuscular
meridians)
SI 3
stiff neck, contracture of elbow, arm
& fingers
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SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON REGIONS
Eyes
SI 6
blurred
vision,
failing
(especially in elderly)
Relaxes the tendons
SI 6
aching of shoulder, back, elbow &
arm, stiff neck
Relaxes the Jing jin
(Tendinomuscular
meridians)
SI 3
stiff neck, contracture of elbow, arm
& fingers
SI 1
insufficient lactation, mastitis
Clears the vision
vision
Tendons
Breast
Facilitates lactation
ACTIONS ON SHEN
Eyes
Clears the Shen
Sedative effect
SI 6
psychosis (dian kuang), epilepsy
SI 7
psychosis (dian kuang), epilepsy,
neurasthenia, fear
SI 1
irritability
GENERAL ACTIONS
Sweating
Regulates sweating
SI 3
febrile
sweats
diseases,
malaria;
night
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SI 1
SHAOZE
LESSER MARSH
LOCATION
On the ulnar side of the little finger , about 0.1 cun
(1 fen) posterior to the corner of the nail
CHARACTERISTICS
Jing-Well Point of Small Intestine meridian
Opens the orifices (for resuscitation)
Clears Heart Fire (sedative effect)
Facilitates the flow of milk
Dispels Wind & Heat
INDICATIONS
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Corneal opacity (mu yi) (J), Eye screens (FCA), Cloudiness of
cornea (Ess,CAM), Membrane on the eye (Sh), Pterygium (Sh),
"A veil covers the pupil" (NVN,Ch)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,Ch,CAM), Sore, swollen throat (FCA), Pharynx
& larynx swollen and painful (J), Pharyngitis (K), Throat
disorders (pain and swelling without tonsillitis) (NVN),
Tonsillitis (K,O), Throat bi (FCA)
Wind-stroke coma/
loss of consciousness
Wind-stroke coma (J,FCA), Loss of consciousness (Ess,CAM),
Emergency care (K), Cerebral haemorrhage (CYM)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,K,FCA,CAM), Fever & chills with no
sweating (Sh,FCA), Malaria without sweating but with fever &
chills (Ch), Malaria without sweating (O)
Insufficient lactation
Insufficient lactation (J,Ess,Sh,O,CAM), Hypogalactia (K), Scant
breast milk (FCA), Postpartum absence of milk (FCA)
Mastitis
Mastitis (Sh,K,O), Inflammation of the breast (Ch), Swollen
breast (Sh,FCA), Galactophoritis (NVN)
Headache
Headache (Sh,CYM,K,NVN,Ch,O,FCA,CAM)
Chest pain
Chest pain (Sh), Angina pectoris (CYM)
Rib pain
Pain in ribs (Sh), Intercostal neuralgia (CYM)
Arm pain
Pain in arm (Ch), Forearm neuralgia (CYM)
Torticollis
Torticollis (Ch), Nervous spasms of neck (CYM)
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SI 1
SHAOZE
LESSER MARSH
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Stiff tongue
Stiff tongue (Ch), Paralysis of lingual muscles (CYM), Curled
tongue (FCA)
Cough
Cough (Ch.O),
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath (Sh,FCA)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Sh,FCA)
Stomatitis
Stomatitis (K), Heat in the mouth and vexation (FCA), Dry mouth
(Ch)
Other indications
Redness of the eyes (CAM), Deformation of eyes (Ch), Nosebleed
(FCA), Dry pharynx (FCA), Hypersalivation (Ch), Acute gastritis
(K), Acute disorders caused by Wind (NVN), Muscular
contractures (Ch), Yin (Cold) symptoms with vomiting (Ch),
Quivering from cold (FCA), Cardiomegalia (CYM), "Heart
malaise"(irritability) (Ch), Convulsions (Ch), Schizophrenia (K),
Loss of use of the little finger (FCA)
139
SI 3
HOUXI
BACK CREEK
LOCATION
With the fist loosely clenched , this point can be found
proximal to the head of the 5th metacarpal at the end of the
transverse palmar crease on the junction of the palmar and dorsal
skin.
CHARACTERISTICS
Shu-Stream Point of Small intestine meridian
Confluent Point of Governing Vessel
Clears the Shen
Relaxes the tendons & muscles
Regulates sweating (Reducing technique to stop sweating;
Reinforcing to create sweating)
Eliminates Wind
For all disorders of head, face, nape & neck
Reinforcing Point of Small Intestine meridian (Mother/Son)
INDICATIONS
Headache with stiff neck
Headache with stiff neck (J), Headache & neck pain (FCA),
Headache (Ess,K,FCA), Pain in neck & head; torticollis (Ch), Pain
& rigidity of the neck (CAM), Pain in the back of the neck or
occipital region (O), Spasms of neck (CYM,K), Stiff neck
(Sh,NVN,K,FCA), Neck rigidity (Ess)
Red eyes
Red eyes (J,NVN,FCA), Eyes red & painful (Sh), Red eyes with
veil before the eyes (Ch), Congestion of the eye (Ess), Keratitis
(CYM)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,O,FCA,CAM), Deaf-mutism
(Sh), Hearing difficulty (O), Tinnitus (Sh,O,CAM)
Contracture of elbow, arm
& fingers
Contracture of elbow, arm & fingers (J), Contracture & twitching
of elbow, arm & fingers (Ess), Contracture of elbow & arm (Ch),
Hypertonicity of elbow, arm & fingers (FCA), Muscle disorder
around the elbow joint (O), Pain in the shoulder & elbow (CAM),
Contracture & numbness of the fingers (CAM), Finger spasm (Sh),
Pain in all the fingers (NVN)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,NVN,Ch,O,FCA), Seizures (Sh)
Malaria
Malaria (J,Ess,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA,CAM), Tidal fevers (Sh)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,K,FCA,CAM)
Night sweats
Night sweats (Ess,Sh,FCA,CAM), Abundant night sweats (Ch)
140
SI 3
HOUXI
BACK CREEK
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Mania & withdrawal (FCA), Psychosis (dian kuang) (Sh), Mania
(CYM,CAM), Madness (kuang ji: manic psychosis) (Sh),
Madness (NVN), Great madness with Yin or Yang signs (Ch),
Mental disorder (K), Hysteria (Sh)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (CYM,NVN,Ch,O)
Paralysis of upper limbs
Paralysis of upper extremities (K), Pain & paralysis of upper arm
(CYM)
Low back pain
Low back pain (Sh), Lumbar pain (O), Acute lumbar sprain
(CAM)
Other indications
Hypertension (K), Syncope (K), Hysteria (Sh), Membrane on the
eye (Sh), Intercostal neuralgia (Sh), Lower limb neuralgia
(CYM), Jaundice (Sh), Dark-coloured urine (FCA), Fullness in
the chest (Ch), Small intestinal disorder (O), Gastric reflux
(FCA), Pain in the shoulder & elbow (CAM), Hand tremor
(CYM), Common cold (CYM), Sore throat (CAM), Plague (Ch),
Skin disease with itching (Ch), Cold abscess (Ch), Cardiac pain
(FCA)
141
SI 4
WANGU
WRIST BONE
LOCATION
With the fist clenched, this point can be found on the dorsal
side
of the hand on the ulnar aspect , in the depression between the
base of 5th metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.
CHARACTERISTICS
Yuan-Source Point of Small Intestine meridian
Disperses Damp-Heat from the Small intestine
Special effects on Yang Jaundice (Damp-Heat type)
Major point for Gall Bladder problems
INDICATIONS
Headache with stiff neck
Headache with stiff neck (J), Headache (Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,
FCA,NVN,Ch,O), Stiff neck (K,FCA), Neck rigidity (Ess,CAM),
Spastic neck (O), Infantile meningeal syndrome (Ch)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch), Ringing in the ears (O)
Corneal opacity (mu yi)
Corneal opacity (mu yi) (J), Eye screens (FCA), Cloudiness of
cornea (Ess), Yin (Cold) symptoms of the eyes with constant
lacrimation and a veil before the eyes (Ch)
Bi syndrome of elbow, arm Arthritis of wrist, elbow & fingers (Sh), Arthritis of wrist, elbow
& fingers
& finger joints (CYM), Arthritis of elbow & wrist joint (K), Pain
& heat in wrist, forearm & arm (NVN), Pain of arm, elbow &
finger joint (O), Pain in the forearm (FCA), Wrist joint arthritis
(K), Cannot bend elbow (Ch)
Finger stiffness
Finger contracture & arm pain (J), Inhibited movement of
fingers (Sh), Stiff, painful fingers (Ch), Contracture of fingers
(CAM), Hypertonicity of the fingers (FCA), Writer’s cramp (O)
Wrist pain
Pain in the wrist (CAM), Weak, aching wrist (FCA), Wrist joint
arthritis (K), Pain & heat in wrist, forearm & arm (NVN)
Jaundice
Jaundice (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM, FCA,NVN), Cholecystitis (Sh)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,K), Heat diseases (FCA), Febrile diseases
without sweating (J,CAM), Hot condition without sweating (Sh),
Absence of sweating in heat diseases (FCA), Cold & fever
without sweating (Ch), Malaria (Ch), Infantile meningeal
syndrome (Ch)
Pain in the sides
Pain in the ribs (Sh), Pain in the hypochondriac region (Ess),
Pain in the lateral costal region (FCA), Difficult respiration with
pain in the sides, discomfort in the chest (Ch)
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Throat blockage (throat Bi) (Sh), Throat bi (FCA)
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SI 4
WANGU
WRIST BONE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Diabetes (xiao ke);
thirst with emaciation
Diabetes (Sh), Emaciation & thirst (Sh), Wasting thirst (xiao ke)
(FCA)
Excessive lacrimation
Hyperlacrimation (CYM), Watery eyes (O)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (K,Ch,O)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (K), Convulsions (Ch,O)
Vomiting
Vomiting (O), Gastritis (Sh)
Other indications
Nasal congestion (FCA), Clear, runny snivel (FCA), Nosebleed
(FCA), Cholecystitis (Sh), Hand tremor (CYM), Weak wrists
(NVN), Madness & fear (Ch), Swelling of neck & chin (Ch),
Infantile meningeal syndrome (Ch), Coldness & pain on
shoulder & upper back (CYM), Lumbar pain (O)
143
SI 6
YANGLAO
NOURISH THE OLD
LOCATION
With the palm facing the chest , this point can be found in the
bony cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna.
CHARACTERISTICS
Xi-Cleft Point of Small Intestine meridian
Brightens the eyes (clears the vision) (especially for failing vision
in the elderly hence the point’s name - Nourish the Old)
Clears the meridians and collaterals
Relaxes the tendons (jin)
INDICATIONS
Blurred vision
Blurred vision (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Eye diseases (Sh), Eye
problems; does not see clearly (Ch), Eyeball pain (K), Failing
eyesight (O), Atrophy of optic nerve (K)
Shoulder, back, elbow &
arm pain
Aching of shoulder, back, elbow & arm (J,Ess), Pain in shoulder,
elbow & arm (CAM,FCA,O), Pain in shoulders & back (Sh), Pain
in shoulders & arm (Sh), Pain in shoulder & arm; pain is very
violent as if stabbed & arm cannot be raised (Ch), Wrist joint pain
(K), Brachial neuralgia (K), Arthritis of upper limb (Sh)
Low back pain
Low back pain (Sh), Restriction of movement in lumbar area (Sh),
Lumbar pain preventing turning over (FCA)
Other indications
Hypertonicity of the sinews and bi of the foot (FCA), Redness &
swelling of the outer face of the elbow (FCA), Hemiplegia (Sh),
Stiff neck (Sh), Pain of hernia (Sh), Wrist drop (Sh), Belching
(Sh), Eyeball pain (K), Dizziness (K)
144
SI 7
ZHIZHENG
STRAIGHTEN THE
LIMBS
LOCATION
On a line connecting SI 5 & SI 8, 5 cun proximal to the wrist
CHARACTERISTICS
Luo-Connecting Point of Small intestine meridian
Clears Heat from the Upper Jiao
Clears the Shen
Major distal point for neck stiffness
INDICATIONS
Stiff neck
Stiff neck (J,Ess,K,FCA), Neck rigidity (Ess,CAM), Stiffness of
neck (torticollis) (NVN), Spastic neck (O), Great thirst & stiffness
of the neck (torticollis) (Ch)
Elbow contracture
Contracture of elbow (J,NVN), Contracture & twitching of elbow
(Ess), Contractures of arm & elbow which cannot be flexed (Ch),
Hypertonicity of the elbow (FCA), Pain of elbow or arm (Sh),
Spasmodic pain in elbow & fingers (CAM)
Finger pain;
restricted finger flexion
Pain in fingers (J,Ess,FCA), Pain in all ten fingers (Ch), Pains in
the fingers & upper arms (O), Cannot make a fist (Ch), Loss of
grasping ability of the fingers (FCA), Spasmodic pain in elbow &
fingers (CAM)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Heat diseases (FCA), Intermittent
fever (K), Fever & chills (FCA), Fever with pain in the neck (Ch),
Heat diseases with sweating (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (dian kuang)
(FCA), Insanity (dian ji: Depressive psychosis) (Sh), Mania
(CAM), Madness (NVN,Ch,K,FCA), Mental disorders (Ess),
Mental illness (O)
Neuraesthenia; fear
Neuraesthenia (Sh,K), Fear (NVN,Ch), Fright, fear, sorrow &
anxiety (FCA), Groaning (Ch)
Visual dizziness
Eye-dizziness (NVN,Ch), Headache with eye-dizziness (J),
Dizziness (CAM)
Headache
Headache (CAM,K,FCA), Headache with eye-dizziness (J)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (K)
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SI 7
ZHIZHENG
STRAIGHTEN THE
LIMBS
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Arm pain
Pain of elbow or arm (Sh), Brachial neuralgia (K) ), Pains in the
fingers & upper arms (O)
Styes
Styes (O), Small tumour of the eyes (chalazion) (Ch)
Other indications
Four limbs weak (Ch), Groaning (Ch), All sorts of tuberculosis
(Ch), Swelling of the jaws (NVN), Quivering from cold (FCA),
Lumbar pain (FCA)
146
SI 8
XIAOHAI
LESSER SEA
LOCATION
With the arm flexed , this point can be found between the
olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the
humerus
CHARACTERISTICS
He-Sea Point of Small Intestine meridian
NB: For disorders of the Small Intestine organ, use the Lower
He-Sea Point for the Small Intestine, ST 39
Clears the Shen
INDICATIONS
Cheek swelling
Swelling of the cheek (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Swelling of chin to
cheeks (Ch)
Pain in nape &
submandibular region
Pain in nape & submandibular region (J), Pain in chin, neck,
shoulder, arm and elbow (Ch), Pain in nape & lateroposterior
aspect of shoulder & arm (Ess,FCA), Pain in the nape, shoulder,
arm & elbow (CAM)
Pain in neck, shoulder,
scapula & arm
Pain in shoulder, scapula, elbow and lateroposterior aspect of
arm (J), Pain in chin, neck, shoulder, arm and elbow (Ch), Pain
in nape & lateroposterior aspect of shoulder & arm (Ess), Pain in
the nape, shoulder, arm & elbow (CAM), Pain of back of the
shoulder (Sh), Neuralgia or paralysis of ulnar nerve (Sh), Pain in
shoulder & scapula (K), Diseases or pain of shoulder joint (O),
Spasms & paralysis of upper arm & neck (CYM), Elbow joint
arthritis (K), Epicondylitis (K), Pain or paralysis of upper arms
(O), Neck pain (FCA)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,Ch,FCA), Epilepsy called “Sheep
epilepsy" because the patient bleats like a sheep. One must
observe these patients who seek out water-courses & drown
themselves (Ch), Seizures (Sh), Convulsions (Ch)
Visual dizziness
Eye-dizziness (Ch), Wind-dizziness with headache (J), Dizziness
(FCA)
Tinnitus/ deafness
Tinnitus/deafness (J), Deafness (NVN,Ch,O)
Toothache
Toothache (NVN), Tooth decay (FCA), Pain in gums & teeth
(Ch), Gingivitis (O)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (Sh), Madness. Patient runs like a
madman (Ch), Madness (FCA), Schizophrenia (K)
Febrile diseases
Heat diseases without sweating (FCA), Aversion to cold (FCA),
Fever with sensation of cold (Ch)
147
SI 8
XIAOHAI
LESSER SEA
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Neck swelling and pain
Swelling of neck (NVN), Painful tumour of neck with shivering
(Ch), Neck pain (FCA)
Arm paralysis
Neuralgia or paralysis of ulnar nerve (Sh), Spasms & paralysis of
upper arm & neck (CYM), Pain or paralysis of upper arms (O),
Insensitivity of arm (Ch)
Lower abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain (NVN,FCA), Pain below the navel (Ch),
Hypogastric pains (O), Pain in axilla & lower abdomen (Ch)
Headache
Headache (CAM), Wind-dizziness with headache (J)
Other indications
Chorea (St. Vitus' Dance) (Sh), Swelling of elbow & arm (NVN),
Rheumatism (Bi syndrome) (Ch), Neuralgia of lumbar region
(CYM), Yellow sclera (Ch), Blepharitis (CYM), Vexation in the
heart (xin fan – often translated as irritability or vexation)(FCA)
148
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SI 9
JIANZHEN
SHOULDER
FAITHFUL
LOCATION
With the arm adducted , this point can be found 1 cun above the
posterior end of the axillary fold
CHARACTERISTICS
INDICATIONS
Scapula & shoulder pain
Pain in the scapular region (J,Ess,CAM), Pain in the shoulder
blades (Sh,FCA), Pain in shoulder & scapula (K), Diseases of the
shoulder and shoulder joint (Sh), Diseases of shoulder joint &
surrounding tissue (K), Sensation of cold & pain in the scapular
region (Ch)
Wei & Bi of upper limbs
Pain & motor impairment of hand & arm (J,Ess,FCA), Motor
impairment of hand & arm (CAM), Paralysis of upper limbs
(Sh,K), Paralysis or pain of the upper arms (O), Arthritis &
neuralgia of upper limbs (CYM), Wind Bi with insensitivity of
arms & legs, which cannot be mobilized (Ch), Pain in arm
inhibiting movement (Sh), Numbness due to wind (K)
Febriles diseases
Cold damage fever & chills (FCA), Fever after catching cold, the
patient presents with deafness, tinnitus, and sensation of cold and
pain in the scapular region (Ch)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (Sh,CYM,K,Ch,FCA)
Deafness
Deafness (Sh,CYM,ChFCA,O)
Toothache
Toothache (Sh,FCA,K),
Headache
Headache (CYM,K)
Scrofula; neck swelling
Scrofula (J), Swelling of the submandibular region (FCA)
Pain in supraclavicular
fossa
Pain in supraclavicular fossa (J,FCA)
Other indications
Swelling of the mandible (Sh), Excessive perspiration in armpit
(Sh), Paralysis of lower extremities (K)
149
SI 10
NAOSHU
SCAPULA SHU
LOCATION
With the arm adducted , this point can be found directly
above
Jianzhen ( SI-9 ) in the depression inferior and lateral to the
scapular spine
CHARACTERISTICS
INDICATIONS
Shoulder/ arm pain,
weakness and restricted
movement
Aching & weakness of shoulder & arm (J,Ess,CAM), Pain &
lack of strength in shoulder & arm (FCA), Pain in shoulder blade
and in the upper arms at lateral posterior side (O), Neuralgia of
shoulder (K), Pain in shoulder & scapula (Ch), Soreness & lack
of strength in arm (Sh), Pain in the shoulder joint (Sh), Arm
without force, very weak (Ch), Pain & swelling of shoulder,
scapula & neck (NVN), Shoulder pain that extends to scapula
(FCA), Neuralgia of deltoid region (CYM), Inability to raise the
arm (Sh, Inability to move the shoulder & arm (FCA), Perifocal
inflammation of the shoulder joint (Sh), Frozen shoulder (O),
Arthritis (K)
Shoulder swelling/ pain
Swelling of shoulder (J,CAM), Pain & swelling of shoulder,
scapula & neck (NVN)
Neck swelling/ pain
Cervical scrofula (J), Pain & swelling of neck (Ch), Pain &
swelling of shoulder, scapula & neck (NVN), Swelling or
spasticity of the neck (O)
Hypertension
Hypertension (Sh,CYM,K,O)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh,CYM,K),
Chills & fever
Chills & fever (Sh,FCA,K),
Wind-stroke (C.V.A.)
Cerebral haemorrhage (K), Stroke (O)
Other indications
Excessive sweating (Sh), Occipital pain (O)
150
SI 11
TIANZONG
HEAVENLY
ANCESTOR
LOCATION
In the centre of the infraspinous fossa , at the junction of the
upper & middle third of the distance between the lower border of
the scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula
CHARACTERISTICS
Spreads Qi stagnation in chest and sides
INDICATIONS
Shoulder & scapula pain
Pain in the scapular region (J,Ess,CAM), Neuralgia of shoulder
& scapula, (K) Pain in shoulder & arm (Ch), Pain in the shoulder
& shoulder blade (Sh), Pain in the shoulder, upper arm &
shoulder blade (Sh), Pain in the shoulder blade and
lateroposterior aspect of the arm & elbow (FCA), Rheumatic
neuralgia of shoulder joint; arm cannot be raised or flexed
backwards (CYM), Frozen shoulder (O)
Pain in shoulder/ elbow/
arm
Pain in lateroposterior aspect of elbow and arm (J,Ess,CAM),
Pain in the shoulder blade and lateroposterior aspect of the arm
& elbow (FCA), Pain in shoulder & arm (Ch), Pain in elbow
(Ch), Brachial neuralgia (K)
Cheek & submandibular
swelling & pain
Swelling & pain of cheek & submandibular region (J), Swelling
of lateral cheek & submandibular region (FCA), Swelling in
cheek & jaw (Sh,NVN), Pain in cheeks & chin (Ch)
Asthma
Asthma (J,CAM), Cough counterflow (FCA)
Insufficient lactation
Insufficient lactation (Sh,CYM)
Fullness/ pain in chest &
ribs
Intercostal neuralgia (O), Branching fullness in the chest &
lateral costal region (FCA), Fullness in chest & ribs (Sh),
Pleuritis (O), Chest pain (O)
Other indications
Mastitis (Sh), Headache (K), Pain in the neck (K), Body in
opisthotonos (Ch), Severe painful hiccoughs (Sh)
151
SI 14
JIANWAISHU
SHOULDER OUTER
SHU
LOCATION
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the
first thoracic vertebra
CHARACTERISTICS
INDICATIONS
Shoulder, scapula & back
pain
Aching of shoulder & back (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Sensation of cold
or pain in the shoulder & back (NVN), Neuralgia of shoulder &
scapula (K), Pain in shoulder & scapula (Ch), Sharp pain in
shoulder, shoulder blade, back or neck (O), Soreness & pain of
the back of the shoulder (Sh), Rheumatic neuralgia of shoulder &
scapula region (CYM), Bi syndrome of the shoulder with
sensation of icy cold up to the elbow (Ch)
Stiff neck & nape
Stiffness & spasms of nape (J), Spasm of neck muscles (K),
Stiffness of nape & neck (NVN), Rigidity of neck (Ess,FCA),
Pain & rigidity of the neck (CAM), Sharp pain in shoulder,
shoulder blade, back or neck (O), Occipital neuralgia (K)
Cold Bi in the shoulder &
arm
Upper limb cold & painful (J), Bi syndrome of the shoulder with
sensation of icy cold up to the elbow (Ch), Sensation of cold or
pain in the shoulder & back (NVN), Generalized Bi (FCA), Cold
in the elbow (FCA)
Headache
Occipital neuralgia (K), Temporal headache (O)
Other indications
Hemiplegia (CYM), Paralysis of the upper extremities (K),
Pleurisy (CYM), Generalized Bi (FCA)
152
SI 17
TIANRONG
HEAVENLY
APPEARANCE
LOCATION
Posterior & inferior to the angle of the mandible at the anterior
margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
CHARACTERISTICS
INDICATIONS
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,Ch,FCA)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,O,FCA), Impaired hearing (K)
Sore throat
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,K,Ch), Sore, swollen throat (FCA),
Pharynx & larynx swollen and painful (J), Pharyngitis (Sh),
Laryngitis (K), Hoarseness (O), Tonsillitis (Sh,O), Throat
constricted & difficulty in swallowing (Sh)
Plum-stone throat
Obstruction sensation in throat (Ch,FCA), Foreign body
sensation in throat (Ess,CAM), Pharynx swollen as if blocked
(J),
Cheek swelling
Swelling of cheek (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Neck swelling/ soreness
Simple goitre (J), Goitre (CAM), Cervical adenitis (Ch),
Swelling & soreness of the neck (Sh), Distension & soreness of
the neck (Sh), Neck abscess preventing turning of the head &
speech (Ch)
Asthma
Asthma (Sh), Pain & fullness in chest preventing breathing
(Ch), Thoracic fullness hampering respiration (FCA), Severe
coughing (Sh)
Trismus
Trismus (Ch), Clenched teeth (FCA)
Vomiting
Nausea & vomiting (Ch), Vomiting (O), Retching counterflow
and ejection of foam (FCA)
Other indications
Severe coughing (Sh), Stomatitis (K), Stiff tongue with inability
to speak (Ch), Angina (O), Pleurisy (O)
153
SI 19
TINGGONG
HEARING PALACE
LOCATION
When the mouth is open , this point can be found in the
depression anterior to the middle of the tragus
CHARACTERISTICS
Improves hearing and opens the ears: Used for auditory
hallucinations in depressive psychosis or schizophrenia
INDICATIONS
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,NVN,O,FCA), Cicada song in
ear (Ch)
Deafness
Deafness (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA), Impaired hearing
(K,O), Ear blocked (Ch), Becoming deaf with sensation of
something obstructing the ear (Ch), Polyp of auditory canal (Ch)
Deaf-mutism
Deaf-mutism (Sh,CYM,K), Mutism (J)
Ear discharge
Otorrhoea (J,Ess,CAM), Pus in the ear (Sh,Ch), Purulent ear
discharge (FCA)
Otitis media & externa
Otitis media (Sh,CYM.K), Inflammation of external ear canal
(otitis externa) (Sh,K)
Depressive psychosis
(dian ji)
Depressive psychosis (dian ji) (J), Seizures & insanity (Sh),
Madness (Ch,FCA)
Toothache
Toothache (J,CAM,Sh,CYM,FCA)
Pain in chest & abdomen
Pain in chest & abdomen (Sh), Fullness in abdomen & heart
(Ch), Cardioabdominal pain (FCA)
Sore throat
Laryngitis (Ch), Pharyngitis (K)
Other indications:
Headache (K), Polyp of auditory canal (Ch), Ear blocked (Ch),
Motor impairment of the mandibular joint (CAM), Arm pain
(FCA)
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CONCEPTION VESSEL
RENMAI
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CONCEPTION VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
CV 3 (ZHONGJI)
Front-Mu point of the Bladder
Front-Mu point of the Bladder:
Benefits the bladder;
Assists the transforming
function of Qi (qi hua) {the
action of Kidney Yang in
concentration of urine during
urine production}
nephritis, oedema, urinary retention, urine too scanty
or too abundant, enuresis
Regulates the uterus
uterine prolapse, uterine bleeding, menstrual disorders,
amenorrhoea, incessant post-partum lochia, female
infertility, vaginal discharge, urinary retention with
uterine bleeding
Warms the Jing Palace
female infertility
Alleviates
Damp-Heat
&
rectifies the lower jiao – uterus
& bladder
vaginal discharge, Lin syndrome, pruritus vulvae,
orchitis, Shan qi (hernia)
Point of intersection of Spleen, Liver & Kidney meridians with Conception Vessel
CV 4 (GUANYUAN)
Front-Mu point of the Small Intestine
Front-Mu point of the Small
Intestine
haematuria (HT fire conducted down to SI); diarrhoea,
dysentery
Nourishes & stabilizes the
Kidneys (reinforces Yin &
Yang)
Regulates the Qi & restores the
Yang
Yang Xu: cold menstrual disorders, cold uterus
(infertility), cold sperm (male infertility), Yang Xu
spermatorrhoea, Yang Xu enuresis, Yang Xu diarrhoea,
impotence, Yang Xu nephritis, cold lower abdominal
pain, Yang Collapse
Yin Xu: Yin Xu menstrual disorders, nocturnal
spermatorrhoea,
Jing
insufficiency
infertility,
emaciation with constant thirst (xiao ke – diabetes)
Tonifies Yuan Qi
Tonifies & strengthens the body
Prolongs life
general fatigue, for prolonging life
According to some authors, Guanyuan corresponds to the location of the "Dantian" referred
to in Daoist meditation & Qi Gong
Point of intersection of Spleen, Liver & Kidney meridians with Conception Vessel
Contraindicated point during pregnancy
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CONCEPTION VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
CV 6 (QIHAI)
Reinforces Deficient Kidneys
(mainly Ki Qi and Ki Yang)
Cold menstrual disorders, Yang Xu spermatorrhoea,
Yang Xu enuresis, cold uterus (infertility), retracted
penis and scrotum, cold lower abdominal pain, Yang Xu
diarrhoea, oedema, lumbago, cold Shanqi (hernia);
Yang Collapse
Regulates the Qi circulation
Strengthens the body & prolongs life
Regulates the Qi functions &
Dispels Dampness
oedema, urinary retention, nephritis; diarrhoea,
dysentery; vaginal discharge; Damp Shanqi (hernia)
Warms the Lower Jiao
Cold menstrual disorders, Yang Xu spermatorrhoea,
Yang Xu enuresis, cold uterus (infertility), retracted
penis and scrotum, cold lower abdominal pain, Yang Xu
diarrhoea, cold Shanqi (hernia)
Contraindicated point during pregnancy
CV 8 (SHENQUE)
Warms and stabilizes the Yang;
Cone moxibustion on salt is
commonly used
Yang Collapse; severe Spleen Yang Xu after severe or
prolonged diarrhoea or dysentery
Strengthens the transporting
function of the Spleen and
Stomach
borborygmus, incessant diarrhoea, dysentery,
abdominal pain
Opens the orifices to restore
consciousness
Yang Collapse
Transforms Cold - Damp
stagnation
incessant diarrhoea, dysentery, SP Xu oedema
For Central Qi Sinking
Rectal prolapse
Contraindicated to needle (according to The Systematic Classic of Acupuncture &
Moxibustion - Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing by Huangfu Mi – 282 AD)
CV 9 (SHUIFEN)
“Water Distribution” –
promotes urination to resolve
oedema, especially ascites
ascites [shui zhong], abdominal distension, oedema
Contraindicated to needle in ascites; moxibustion should be used instead
Contraindicated for moxibustion during pregnancy
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CONCEPTION VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
CV 11 (JIANLI)
Harmonizes the Stomach and
disperses stagnation
(Commonly used for Food
Stagnation in the Stomach)
epigastric pain, abdominal distension, anorexia,
vomiting, indigestion, borborygmus; oedema
Contraindicated for moxibustion during pregnancy
CV 12 (ZHONGWAN)
Front-Mu Point of the Stomach
One of the Eight Meeting Points (ba hui): for the Fu
(Yang organs)
Regulates the Stomach Qi
Harmonizes the Stomach
Transforms & suppresses
rebellious Qi (Ni Qi)
vomiting, acid regurgitation, hiccoughs
Relieves Food Retention
stomach pain, abdominal distension, acid regurgitation,
indigestion, vomiting food long after ingestion [Cold
Stomach]
Reinforces the Spleen
abdominal pain, SP & ST Xu & weak anorexia; SP Xu
jaundice; SP Xu diarrhoea & dysentery
Eliminates Dampness
diarrhoea, dysentery (especially Cold-Damp and SP Xu
types); jaundice (Cold-Damp or SP Xu type);
abdominal distension
CV 14 (JUQUE)
Front-Mu Point of the Heart
Front-Mu of the Heart
pain in heart and chest, palpitations
Calms the Shen
psychosis (dian kuang), palpiatations due to fright, fear,
anxiety
Regulates the Qi
Pacifies the Stomach
nausea, acid regurgitation, vomiting, dysphagia,
hiccough, cough, gastric spasm, stomach pain, gastric
ulcer
Transforms Damp stagnation in
the Middle Jiao
cholera (huo luan), stomach pain, jaundice
Disperses Phlegm in chest and
diaphragm; Benefits the
diaphragm
hiccough, dysphagia, cough, chest fullness
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CONCEPTION VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
CV 17 (SHANZHONG)
Front-Mu Point of the Pericardium
One of the Eight Meeting Points (ba hui): for Qi
Front-Mu point of Pericardium
cardiac pain, palpitations
Regulates & suppresses
rebellious Qi
Opens up the chest and benefits
the diaphragm
asthma, cough, hiccough, dysphagia
Clears the Lungs
asthma, cough, bronchitis, lung abscess
Transforms Phlegm in the chest
asthma, cough with abundant mucoid sputum
Local point for breasts
mastitis, breast lumps, insufficient lactation
CV 22 (TIANTU)
Major emergency point for acute asthmatic attack
Stops coughing & soothes
asthma
cough, asthma,
Cools throat & clears the voice
Transforms Phlegm (in the
throat/bronchi)
sudden loss of voice, sore throat
Facilitates and regulates the
movement of Lung Qi
cough, asthma, sudden loss of voice, dysphagia,
hoccoughs
•
•
Causes bronchodilation
Reduces effusion from the
bronchial mucosa
CV 23 (LIANQUAN)
Local point for tongue and throat
Local point for tongue
tongue stiff or flaccid, sublingual swelling
Benefits the throat and
transforms Phlegm
Clears Fire (from throat)
sore throat, sudden loss of voice, cough
Counteracts upward
contravecting Qi
cough, dysphagia
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CONCEPTION VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
CV 24 (CHENGJIANG)
8th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points also known as
Guishi (Ghost City)
8th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost
Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy
psychosis (dian kuang), epilepsy (dian xian)
For emergency resuscitation
from syncope or coma
syncope, coma, epilepsy
Dispels Wind and frees the Luomai
epilepsy
Eliminates Wind and disperses
swelling
facial paralysis; facial swelling, gum swelling
Relieves pain and alleviates
tetany
epilepsy
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CONCEPTION VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
3
4
6
8
9
11
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache
4
Dizziness/vertigo
4
Stiff neck
Facial paralysis
Trigeminal neuralgia
Facial oedema
Facial flushing
Goitre
Unclosed fontanelle
9
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Sudden loss of voice
Mouth ulcers
Gum swelling
Toothache
Aphasia with stiff tongue
Post-CVA aphasia
Aphasia
Flaccid tongue with
salivation
Excessive salivation
Sublingual pain &
swelling
Dysphagia
Diabetes/ thirst (xiao ke)
Trismus
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Mental disorders
Neuraesthenia
6
Poor memory
Wind-stroke (CVA) with
4
6
8
flaccid (open) signs
Loss of consciousness
6
8
Collapse of Yang
6
8
Syncope in pregnancy
Cadaveric syncope
Heat-stroke
6
Epilepsy
Fear
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Cardiac pain
6
11
Palpitations
12
14
17
22
23
24
24
24
24
24
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
12
12
12
12
14
17
14
14
17
14
14
14
14
23
23
24
24
24
14
12
22
24
17
17
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CONCEPTION VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
3
4
6
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
Haemoptysis
Asthma
6
Pleurisy
Pulmonary tuberculosis
4
Expectorating pus &
blood
(pulmonary abscess)
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Diarrhoea
4
6
Incessant diarrhoea
Dysentery
6
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Cholera (huo luan)
Stools with undigested
food
Constipation
6
Borborygmus
Appendicitis
6
Intestinal parasites
Haemafaecia
4
Rectal prolapse
Abdominal distension
6
Abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain
3
4
6
Epigastric pain
Gastric spasms
Gastric ulcer
Gastric cancer
Gastric haemorrhage
Acute & chronic gastritis
6
Nausea
Vomiting
6
Vomiting in infants
Acid regurgitation
Hiccough
Indigestion
ST & SP Xu weak
Loss of appetite
Hungry, cannot eat
3
Dysphagia
Cold Stomach
Diabetes/thirst (xiao ke)
4
Jaundice
Emaciation
4
8
9
11
12
14
17
22
23
14
17
17
17
17
22
23
24
22
22
8
8
8
8
8
9
8
9
12
12
12
12
12
9
11
14
12
12
14
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
14
14
14
12
11
11
11
14
14
14
17
17
22
14
14
17
22
14
17
22
12
12
12
23
23
12
14
24
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CONCEPTION VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
GENITOURINARY & SEXUAL DISORDERS
Lin syndrome
3
4
6
8
Urinary incontinence
3
4
6
Urinary frequency
3
4
Urinary retention
3
4
9
Haematuria
4
Nephritis
3
4
9
Spermatorrhoea
3
4
6
Impotence
3
4
6
Nocturnal emissions
6
External genital pain
3
Orchitis
4
Retraction of
6
penis/scrotum
Shanqi (hernia)
3
4
6
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
Menstrual disorders
3
4
6
Irregular menstruation
3
4
6
Dysmenorrhoea
3
4
6
Amenorrhoea
3
4
Vaginal discharge
3
4
6
Uterine bleeding
3
4
6
Uterine prolapse
3
4
6
Endometritis
3
Vaginitis
3
Pruritus vulvae
3
Post-partum lochia
3
4
6
Female infertility
3
4
6
Retained placenta
3
Insufficient lactation
Mastitis
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Pain in chest
Fullness in chest
Intercostal neuralgia
BACK/LOW BACK
Pain in low back
6
ABDOMEN
Abdominal distension
6
8
9
11
Abdominal pain
8
9
Epigastric pain
11
Lower abdominal pain
3
4
6
Running piglet
3
4
Abdominal masses
4
Fox hernia
FOUR LIMBS
Cold limbs
6
Hemiplegia
17
17
14
14
17
17
17
22
12
12
14
14
24
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CONCEPTION VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
3
4
6
8
SWELLING/OEDEMA
Oedema
3
6
8
Ascites
3
8
Abdominal distension
6
8
Facial oedema
Gum swelling
Sublingual pain &
swelling
Goitre
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Cold injury (shang han)
MISCELLANEOUS
Fatigue
8
Fatigue with emaciation
4
6
Tetany
9
11
9
9
9
11
11
11
12
14
17
22
23
24
24
24
23
22
14
9
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CONCEPTION VESSEL POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU XIE)
DAMP
Dispels Damp
CV 6
oedema, diarrhoea, dysentery, vaginal
discharge
CV 12
abdominal distension, borborygmus,
diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice
CV 3
Dysuria, pain of external genitals, Shanqi
(hernia), pruritus vulvae, vaginal
discharge
DAMP-HEAT
Alleviates Damp-Heat
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
LUNGS
Clears Lung
Regulates and represses
rebellious Qi (ni qi)
Expands
the
chest
Benefits the diaphragm
Resolves phlegm in the
chest
CV 17
asthma, chest pain
Facilitates and regulates
movement of Lung Qi
Resolves phlegm
Stops coughing
Soothes asthma
Cools throat and clears the
voice
CV 22
cough, asthma, loss of voice, sore throat
Tonifies Spleen
CV 12
abdominal distension, SP & ST Xu weak,
diarrhoea, dysentery, borborygmus, stool
with undigested food, jaundice
Strengthens transporting
function of SP & ST
CV 8
diarrhoea, dysentery, oedema
abdominal distension, borborygmus
CV 12
gastric pain, nausea, vomiting, SP & ST
Xu weak, abdominal distension
SPLEEN
with
STOMACH
Regulates ST Qi
Relieves Food Retention
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ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
STOMACH
CV 14
nausea, acid regurgitation, vomiting,
dysphagia, hiccough, gastric spasm,
stomach pain, gastric ulcer
Strengthens KI
CV 6
spermatorrhoea,
disorders
Nourishes & stabilizes KI
Tonifies Yuan Qi
CV 4
urinary freequency, urinary retention,
enuresis,
spermatorrhoea,
menstrual
disorders, female infertility, general
debility with emaciation
Pacifies ST
Regulates Qi
KIDNEYS
enuresis,
menstrual
ACTIONS ON QI & BLOOD
Qi
Regulates Qi
See various aspects of Zang Fu Qi under Zang Fu above
CV 4
CV 14
Regulates Qi functions
CV 6
Regulates & supresses
rebellious Qi
CV 17
Assists transforming
function of Qi
Tonifies Yuan Qi
CV 3
CV 4
asthma, cough, dysphagia
urinary
dysuria
frequency,
urinary
retention,
female infertility, general debility with
emaciation
ACTIONS ON YIN & YANG
YANG
Restores (warms &
stabilizes) Yang
CV 8
Yang Collapse with incessant diarrhoea,
flaccid type Wind-stroke
Restores Yang
CV 4
Yang Collapse, flaccid type Wind-stroke
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ACTIONS ON SHEN
Qi
Regulates Qi
See various aspects of Zang Fu Qi under Zang Fu above
CV 4
CV 14
Regulates Qi functions
CV 6
Regulates & supresses
rebellious Qi
CV 17
asthma, cough, dysphagia
Assists transforming function
of Qi
CV 3
urinary frequency, urinary retention, dysuria
Tonifies Yuan Qi
CV 4
female infertility,
emaciation
general
debility
with
REGIONAL ACTIONS
Throat
CV 22
sore throat, loss of voice, cough, asthma
Expands chest & benefits
diaphragm
CV 17
asthma, chest pain
Benefits diaphragm
CV 14
hiccough, dysphagia
CV 3
Uterine prolapse, incessant post-partum
lochia, female infertility, vaginal discharge,
urinary retention with uterine bleeding
Cools throat & clears voice
Chest & diaphragm
Uterus
Regulates uterus
GENERAL
Tonifies the whole body
CV 6
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CV 3
ZHONGJI
MIDDLE POLE
LOCATION
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus and
1 cun above the superior border of the pubic symphysis
CHARACTERISTICS
Front-Mu point of the Bladder
Point of intersection of Spleen, Liver & Kidney meridians with
Conception Vessel
Regulates the uterus
Warms the Jing Palace
Benefits the bladder:
Assists the transforming function of Qi (qi hua) {the action of
Kidney Yang in concentration of urine during urine production}
Alleviates Damp-Heat (lower jiao – uterus & bladder)
Rectifies the lower jiao
INDICATIONS
Irregular menstruation
Irregular menstruation (Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA), Menstrual
disorders (J)
Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea (CAM,Sh), Menstrual
disorders (J,K),
Menstrual abnormality or pain (O), Poor genital blood
circulation in women causing pains in the external genitals with
dysuria & passing clots (Ch)
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea (Ch), Lack of menses (Sh), Menstrual block
(FCA), Menstrual disorders (J)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (J,Sh,CYM,K), Seminal emission (Ess,FCA),
Nocturnal emission (CAM)
Urinary frequency
Urinary frequency (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,FCA), Urine too scanty or
too abundant (NVN), Urinary disorders in women (Ch),
Genitourinary diseases & symptoms (O)
Urinary retention
Retention of urine (J,Ess,CAM,Sh), Urinary stoppage (FCA),
Lack of urine (Sh), Oliguria (O), Anuria (CYM), Urine too scanty
or too abundant (NVN), Urinary disorders in women (Ch),
Urinary retention with uterine bleeding (J), Paralysis of bladder
& sphincter muscle (K)
Uterine prolapse
Uterine prolapse (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Displacement of womb
(CYM), Uterine deviation causing sterility (Ch), Uterine spasms
(CYM)
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CV 3
ZHONGJI
MIDDLE POLE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Enuresis
Enuresis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA), Bedwetting (O), Paralysis of
urethral sphincter (CYM), Paralysis of bladder & sphincter
muscle (K)
Impotence
Impotence (J,CAM,Sh,O), Premature ejaculation (Sh), Sterility
in men due to lack of sperm, lack of virility (Ch)
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge (J,FCA), Leukorrhoea (Ess,Sh), Morbid
leukorrhoea (CAM), White & red vaginal discharge(Ch,FCA),
Vaginal discharge containing blood (Sh), Endometritis (CYM,K),
Salpingitis (CYM)
Uterine bleeding
Uterine bleeding (J,CAM), Metrorrhagia (FCA), Profuse uterine
bleeding (FCA), Excessive bleeding (Sh), Haemorrhage in
gynaecology (Ch), Vaginal discharge containing blood (Sh),
Poor genital blood circulation in women causing pains in the
external genitals with dysuria & passing clots (Ch)
Post-partum lochia
Incessant postpartum lochia (J,FCA), Black blood not evacuated
after childbirth (Ch), Disorders due to "black blood" (Ch)
Retained placenta
Retention of afterbirth (FCA), Placenta does not descend (Ch),
Black blood not evacuated after childbirth (Ch), Disorders due to
"black blood" (Ch)
Female infertility
Female infertility (J,Sh,FCA), Uterine deviation causing sterility;
sterility from other causes (Ch)
External genital pain
Pain in external genitals (Ess), Genital pain (FCA), Vaginal pain
(Sh), Orchitis (CYM), Poor genital blood circulation causing
pains in the external genitals with dysuria & passing clots (Ch)
Pruritus vulvae
Pruritus vulvae (Ess,NVN), Sensation of heat with pruritus
vulvae (Ch), Itching in the vagina (Sh), Genital itch (FCA)
Lower abdominal pain with Lower abdominal pain (Ess,CAM,FCA), Peritonitis (CYM),
cold or heat sensations/
Pelveoperitonitis (Sh), Salpingitis (CYM), Icy cold sensation in
running piglet (ben tun)
lower abdomen in women (Ch), Heat & pain in the abdomen
(FCA), Sensation of heat with pruritus vulvae (Ch), Lower
origin vacuity & cold (FCA), Cold Energy which accumulates in
the lower part of the body & which assails the Heart from time
to time (Ch), Sensation of heat in abdomen, of a hard mass
below the umbilicus of "a piglet running around in the abdomen"
(ben tun) (Ch), Running piglet rushing up to the heart (if severe
causing respiratory difficulty) (FCA)
Nephritis
Nephritis (Sh,CYM,K)
Oedema
Oedema (Sh,Ch)
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CV 3
ZHONGJI
MIDDLE POLE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Ascites (shui zhong)
Ascites (Ch), Water swelling [ascites](FCA)
Endometritis
Endometritis (CYM,K)
Hernia (shan qi)
Hernia (shan qi) (J,Ess,CAM,FCA)
Vaginitis
Vaginitis (CAM), Swelling and pain of the cervical canal (child
gate) (FCA)
Yang collapse;
Cadaveric syncope
Vacuity exhaustion of Yang Qi (FCA), Lack of Yang energy
(Ch), Cadaveric syncope (Ch), Deathlike inversion (FCA),
Aesthenia; general fatigue (Ch)
Milky Lin (gao lin)
White turbid urethral discharge (FCA), Gonorrhoea (K)
Hungry, but does not want Hunger with inability to eat (FCA), Emaciation with hunger, but
does not want to eat (in women) (Ch)
to eat
Other indications
Genitourinary diseases & symptoms (O), Salpingitis (CYM),
Pelveoperitonitis (Sh), Peritonitis (CYM), Uterine spasms (CYM),
Sciatica (Sh), Yin Energy assails the Heart (Ch), Pain & vexation
in the heart (FCA), Debauchery (Ch), Yin sweats, nocturnal &
non-salty (Ch), Disorders due to sexual intercourse during
menstruation (Ch), Rectal prolapse (NVN)
170
CV 4
GUANYUAN
YUAN GATE
LOCATION
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and
2 cun above the superior border of the pubic symphysis
CHARACTERISTICS
Front-Mu point of the Small Intestine
Nourishes & stabilizes the Kidneys
Regulates the Qi & restores the Yang
Tonifies Yuan Qi
Tonifies & strengthens the body
Prolongs life
According to some authors, Guanyuan corresponds to the
location of the "Dantian" referred to in Daoist meditation & Qi
Gong
Point of intersection of Spleen, Liver & Kidney meridians with
Conception Vessel
Contraindicated point during pregnancy
INDICATIONS
Irregular menstruation
Irregular menstruation (Ess,CAM,Sh), Menstrual disorders
(J,K,FCA)
Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
(J,K,FCA)
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea (Ess,Ch), Lack of menses (Sh), Menstrual block
(FCA), Menstrual disorders (J,K,FCA)
Uterine bleeding
Uterine bleeding (Ess,CAM,Sh), Scant metrorrhagia (FCA),
Haemorrhage during pregnancy (Ch), Haemorrhage in
gynaecology (Ch), Discharge, amenorrhoea or blood clots (Ch),
Menstrual disorders (J,K,FCA)
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge (J,Sh,Ch,FCA), Leukorrhoea (Ess,Sh,K),
Morbid leukorrhoea (CAM), Bloody vaginal discharge (NVN),
Metritis (CYM)
Post-partum lochia/
haemorrhage
Post-partum lochia (J), Incessant postpartum lochia (J),
Persistent flow of lochia (FCA), Post-partum haemorrhage
(Ess,CAM,FCA)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (J,Sh,NVN), Seminal emission (Ess,FCA),
Nocturnal spermatorrhoea (Ch), Nocturnal emission (CAM,K)
Urinary frequency
Urinary frequency (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), 5 types of urethritis (Lin
syndrome) (Ch), Urethritis (NVN), Urogenital illnesses (CYM,K)
(Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA),
Menstrual
disorders
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CV 4
GUANYUAN
YUAN GATE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Urinary retention
Retention of urine (J,Ess,CAM), Anuria (CYM), Urinary
stoppage (FCA)
Enuresis
Enuresis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,K,FCA), Incontinence of urine
(Ch), Urogenital illnesses (CYM,K)
Hernia (shan qi)
Hernia (shan qi) (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Seven types of hernia (Ch)
Female infertility
Female infertility (J,Sh,Ch), Infertility (FCA)
General fatigue with
emaciation (xu lao)
General fatigue with emaciation (J), All forms of vacuity
detriment (FCA), Body fatigue (K), General aesthenia (CYM),
General weakness (Sh), Weakness of the whole body (K),
Emaciation & constant thirst (Sh)
Flaccid Wind-stroke
(tuo zheng)
Flaccid Wind-stroke (tuo zheng) (J,Ess,CAM), "Abandoned"
stroke (Sh), Sudden strike desertion pattern (FCA)
Uterine prolapse
Uterine prolapse (Ess,Sh,FCA), Uterine deviation (Ch), Uterine
diseases (CYM,K,O)
Lower abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain (Ess,CAM,NVN,FCA), All sorts of pain
below umbilicus due to Yin (Cold) (Ch), Pain below & around
umbilicus (Ch), Twisting pain below navel (Sh), Subumbilical
gripping pain gradually extending to the gentials (FCA),
Abdominal pain (Sh), Yin energy accumulation in lower part of
the body & reaching abdomen & genital organs (Ch), Cold Qi
entering the lower abdomen (FCA), Hernia (shan qi) (J,Ess,Ch)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,FCA), Dysentery (Sh), Cholera
(CYM), Acute & chronic enterocolitis (K)
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (NVN,Ch), Fever of tuberculosis (Ch), Tidal fever
accompanied by coughing blood (Sh)
Impotence
Impotence (Sh,CYM,K,FCA), Loss of virility (Ch)
Haematuria
Haematuria (Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Nephritis
Nephritis (Sh,CYM)
Lin syndrome
"Gonorrhoea" (CYM), 5 types of urethritis (Ch), Urethritis
(NVN), Urinary tract infection (Sh), Rough urination with darkcoloured urine (FCA), Urinary gravel (Stone Lin) (Ch),
Haematuria (Blood Lin) (Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA),Urine white &
difficult (Ch)
Abdominal masses
Conglomerations (jia) & gatherings (ju)(FCA), Bowstring &
elusive masses (xian pi)(FCA), Subcostal tumours "like an
inverted cup" (Ch)
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CV 4
GUANYUAN
YUAN GATE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Running piglet (ben tun)
Running piglet pattern (FCA), Sensation of "a piglet running
around in abdomen" & rising again to the Heart (ben tun) (Ch)
Dizziness & headache
Dizziness & headache (FCA), Headache & vertigo due to Wind
(Ch), Kidney inversion headache (FCA)
Orchitis
Orchitis (CYM,K)
Haemafaecia
Blood in the stool (Sh), Haemafaecia (FCA)
Diabetes (xiao ke)
Wasting thirst disease (xiao ke) (FCA), Emaciation & constant
thirst (Sh)
Other indications
Prolonging life (K), Mental disorders (K), Menopausal hot
flushes (NVN), Uterine diseases (CYM,K), Excess of debauchery
(Ch), Prostatitis (CYM), Abdominal distension (NVN),
Subcutaneous oedema (NVN), Dyspnoea due to Chongmai
disorder
(NVN),
Kidney
vacuity
dyspnoea
(FCA),
Pelveoperitonitis (Sh), Round worms in the intestinal tract (Sh),
Cholera (Ch), Heart pains radiating to back (NVN), Lassitude in
four limbs following traumatic haemorrhage or due to disease
caused by Cold or Wind (NVN), Metritis (CYM), Diseases of the
small intestine (O), Acute & chronic gastritis (K), Indigestion
(CAM), Spasm & tension of rectus abdominis muscle (K), Acute
rheumatoid arthritis (O), Summer Heat strike (FCA), Water
swelling (shui zhong – ascites)(FCA), Fulminant disruption
(FCA)
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CV 6
QIHAI
QI SEA
LOCATION
On the midline of the abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus and
3.5 cun above the superior border of the pubic symphysis
CHARACTERISTICS
Regulates the Qi functions
Regulates the Qi circulation
Reinforces Deficient Kidneys
Strengthens the body
Prolongs life
Dispels Dampness
Warms the Lower Jiao
Contraindicated point during pregnancy
INDICATIONS
Uterine bleeding
Uterine bleeding (J,Ess,CAM,Ch), Metrorrhagia (FCA), Vaginal
discharge with blood (Sh), Excessive bleeding (Sh)
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge (J, FCA), Leukorrhoea (Ess,K), Morbid
leukorrhoea (CAM), White vaginal discharge (NVN), Vaginal
discharge with blood (Sh), White & red vaginal discharge (Ch),
Metritis (CYM,NVN)
Irregular menstruation
Irregular menstruation
Menstrual disorders (J,K)
Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea (CAM,Sh) , Menstrual disorders (J,K)
Enuresis
Enuresis (J,Ess,CAM,NVN,K,FCA), Incontinence (Sh), Atony of
bladder sphincter (Ch), Urinary incontinence in children
(Sh,CYM,Ch,FCA), Bed-wetting (O)
Flaccid Wind-stroke
(tuo zheng)
Flaccid Wind-stroke (tuo zheng) (J,Ess,CAM), Wind-strike
desertion paterns (FCA), "Abandoned" stroke (Sh)
Abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain (J), Abdominal pain (Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA),
Colic (Sh), Atrocious abdominal pain (NVN) Pain around navel
(NVN), Yin energy in abdomen causing pains around the
umbilicus (Ch), Hard lumps in the lower abdomen (Ch), Pain all
around the umbilicus in women (Ch), Spasms of the uterus,
pylorus or pelvic region (O)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (J,Sh,NVN,K), Nocturnal emission (CAM,Ch)
Hernia (shan qi)
Hernia (shan qi) (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,FCA)
(Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,O,FCA),
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CV 6
QIHAI
QI SEA
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea
(J,Ess,CAM,FCA),
Dysentery
(J,CAM),
Enterorrhagia (CYM), Intestinal disorders (NVN), Acute &
chronic enterocolitis (K)
Infertility
Infertility (FCA), Sterility in men & women (O), Female
infertility (J,Sh)
Constipation
Constipation (Ess,CAM,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Oedema /
abdominal distension
Oedema (Ess,CAM,FCA), Abdominal distension (Sh), (Lower)
abdominal distension (O), Sudden abdominal distension with
dyspnoea (Ch)
Neuraesthenia
Neuraesthenia (Sh,CYM,K,O), Aesthenia, general fatigue,
emaciation (Ch,NVN), Psychopathy , fright & fear and being
unable to lie down (CYM), Mental disorders (K), Fear. Insomnia
(Ch), Good for nervous depression (personal experience - NVN),
Shyness (O)
Heat-stroke
Heat-stroke (Sh), Sun stroke (CYM), Summerheat strike (FCA),
Heat exhaustion (Sh), Coma (NVN,K)
Low back pain
Lumbago (NVN), Lumbar pain (FCA), "Remarkable effects" on
"slipped disc" (CYM), Spasms of lumbar muscles (CYM), Pain in
kidneys in women (Ch)
Appendicitis
Appendicitis (Ch,O), Chronic appendicitis (CYM), Repeated
moxibustion is often effective for early appendicitis (O)
Retracted male genitals
Retracted penis & scrotum (Ch,NVN), Yin pattern testicular
retraction (FCA)
Asthma
Asthma (CAM), Dyspnoea & pulmonary problems (Ch),
Heart pain
Cardialgia (FCA), Lack of Yang energy which manifests in icy
sensation in four limbs, retracted scrotum & sudden heart pain
(Ch), Yin energy assailing the abdomen & Heart (Ch), Sudden
pain below the heart (Ch)
Post-partum haemorrhage
Post-partum haemorrhage (CAM,FCA)
Yang Collapse
Yang desertion (FCA), Lack of Yang energy which manifests in
icy sensation in four limbs, retracted scrotum & sudden heart
pain (Ch), Syncope because the lower energy cannot rise to the
top of the body; the eyes are rolled upwards, perspiration is
profuse. All these symptoms are acccompanied by an ample
pulse, and are sometimes due to the patient, after having been
seriously ill, abandoning himself to excess - to debauchery. In
such a case, moxibustion of Qihai revives the patient
immediately. (Ch), Coma (NVN,K), Shock (K)
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CV 6
QIHAI
QI SEA
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
General weakness (xu lao)/
Qi Xu
Organ qi vacuity fatigue (FCA), Body weakness (K), Aesthenia,
general fatigue, emaciation (Ch,NVN), Emptiness of the Five
Zang (Ch,NVN), Lack of essential energy (Ch), All chronic
dusorders due to energy problems (Ch), Insufficiency of true qi
(zhen qi)(FCA), Energy centre (O)
Impotence
Impotence (CAM,K)
Vomiting
Vomiting all that one eats (NVN), Acute & chronic gastritis (K)
Lin syndrome
Five sorts of urethritis (Five Lin)(Ch), Male urinary problems
(Ch), Inflamed urinary bladder (O), Rough micturition with dark
urine (FCA), Dark yellow urine (Ch)
Cold limbs (jue ni)
Inversion frigidity of the limbs (jue ni)(FCA), Cold feet (O),
Lack of Yang energy which manifests in icy sensation in four
limbs, retracted scrotum & sudden heart pain (Ch)
Other indications
General disorders (O), Pain throughout the organs & viscera
(FCA), Intestinal paralysis (Sh), Polyuria (Sh), Urinary retention
(Sh), Nephritis (CYM), Duodenal ulcer ("remarkable effects)
(CYM), Enterorrhagia (CYM), Uterine prolapse (J),
Underdevelopment in children (CYM), Metritis (CYM,NVN),
Amenorrhoea (CAM), Intestinal disorders (NVN), Yin energy
assailing the abdomen & Heart (Ch), Yin symptoms with red
face (Ch), Problems due to blood clots (Ch), Fear. Insomnia
(Ch), Dyspnoea & pulmonary problems (Ch), Abdomen
suddenly distended with dyspnoea (Ch), Hard lumps in the lower
abdomen (Ch), Problems occuring after coitus during
menstruation (Ch), Emaciation in women (Ch), Shyness (O),
Dizziness (O), Spasms of the uterus, pylorus or pelvic region
(O), Sensation of "a piglet running around in the abdomen"(ben
tun) (Ch), Sudden strike desertion patterns (FCA)
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CV 8
SHENQUE or
QIZHONG
SPIRIT PALACE or
NAVEL CENTRE
LOCATION
In the centre of the umbilicus
CHARACTERISTICS
Warms and stabilizes the Yang
Major point for Yang Collapse to Restore Yang
Cone moxibustion on salt is commonly used
Strengthens the transporting function of the Spleen and Stomach
Opens the orifices to restore consciousness
Transforms Cold-Damp stagnation
Contraindicated to needle (according to The Systematic Classic
of Acupuncture & Moxibustion - Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing by
Huangfu Mi – 282 AD)
INDICATIONS
Borborygmus
Borborygmus (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,NVN,FCA), Intestinal noises &
pain (Sh)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain (J,Ess,CAM,K,NVN,FCA,O), Intestinal noises &
pain (Sh), Peri-umbilical pains (Ch,FCA)
Incessant diarrhoea
Incessant diarrhoea (J,Ess,NVN,Ch,FCA), Continuous diarrhoea
(Sh), Unchecked diarrhoea (CAM), Chronic diarrhoea (Sh),
Diarrhoea (K,O), Acute & chronic enteritis (Sh,CYM), Acute &
chronic enterocolitis (K), Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera
(CYM), Simultaneous vomiting & diarrhoea (Sh), Infantile
cholera (Ch) , Infantile diarrhoea after breast-feeding (FCA)
Dysentery
Dysentery (J,NVN,O), Chronic dysentery (Ch), Infantile
dysentery (CYM,Ch), Diarrhoea/dysentery with rectal prolapse
(J)
Flaccid Wind-stroke
(tuo zheng)
Flaccid Wind-stroke (tuo zheng) (J,Ess,CAM), Wind-strike
desertion patterns (FCA), Apoplexy (Sh,NVN), Syncope in
apoplexy (Ch), Unconsciousness from cerebral haemorrhage
(CYM), Cerebral hyperaemia (K), Loss of consciousness (Sh)
Yang Collapse
Vacuity desertion (FCA)
Loss of consciousness
Loss of consciousness (Sh,CYM,Ch), Heat-stroke (or exhaustion)
(Sh), Shock resulting from intestinal adhesions (Sh)
Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,Ch,FCA),
dysentery with rectal prolapse (J)
Diarrhoea/
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CV 8
SHENQUE or
QIZHONG
SPIRIT PALACE or
NAVEL CENTRE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Oedema / ascites/
abdominal distension
Oedema with abdominal distension (J), Oedema (Sh,Ch),
Tympanites (CYM), Ascites (CYM,Ch), Abdomen very distended
(Ch), Water swelling & drum distension (FCA)
Lin syndrome
Heat-bind urinary stoppage (FCA), The five stranguries (Five
Lin)(FCA)
Vomiting & diarhoea;
(huo luan)
Acute & chronic enteritis (Sh,CYM), Acute & chronic
enterocolitis (K), Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera (CYM),
Simultaneous vomiting & diarrhoea (Sh), Infantile cholera (Ch) ,
Acute gastritis (K), Vomiting (O)
General weakness/ Qi Xu
Body fatigue (K), Emptiness of energy (NVN)
Other indications
Dyspepsia (K), Intestinal tuberculosis (Sh), Neuraesthenia
(CYM), Icy limbs (NVN), All acute gynaecological disorders
(Ch), Yin in the abdomen & in the Five Zang (Ch), The patient
hears water flowing in intestines (Ch), Chronic lesions of the
intestines (Ch), Convulsions (Ch), Epilepsy with opisthotonos
(Ch)
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CV 9
SHUIFEN
WATER
DISTRIBUTION
LOCATION
In the midline of the epigastrium 1 cun above the umbilicus
CHARACTERISTICS
Governs water balance in the body (diuretic action to resolve
oedema) – hence the name, “Water Distribution”
Contraindicated to needle in ascites; moxibustion should be used
instead
Contraindicated for moxibustion during pregnancy
INDICATIONS
Borborygmus
Borborygmus (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,NVN,Ch,O), Intestinal rumbling
(FCA)
Oedema/ ascites/
abdominal distension
Oedema
(Ess,CAM,K,NVN,Ch,O,FCA),
Ascites
(Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch), Abdominal swelling and pain (J), Ascites
with abdomen distended and hard, distended like a drum with
abdominal spasms and loss of appetite (Ch), Stomach &
intestines distended due to Yin (Cold) (Ch), Tympanites (CYM),
Oedema of lower extremities (O)
Urinary retention
Urinary retention (J,CAM), Dysuria (K), Oliguria (O), Inhibited
defaecation and urination (FCA)
Nausea/ vomiting
Nausea & vomiting (J), Vomiting (Sh), Gastric reflux food
vomiting (FCA) , Cholera (CYM)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain (J ,CAM, K,FCA), Peri-umbilical pain (NVN),
Umbilical pains which affect the Heart (Ch), Intestinal colic (K),
Choleraic cramps (FCA)
Nephritis
Nephritis (Sh,K)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (Sh,CAM,O), Throughflux diarhoea (FCA), Enteritis
(CYM,K), Cholera (CYM)
Unclosed fontanelle
Failure of the fontanelle to close (FCA), Sudden subsidence of
anterior fontanelle in children (Ch)
Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse (CYM,FCA)
Tetany
Stiffness & contracture of renal region & the vertebral column
(Ch), Tetany (FCA)
Other indications
Sudden epistaxis (Ch), Dysuria (K), Hernia (CYM), Chronic
gastric cancer (CYM), Chronic lesions of the intestines (Ch)
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CV 11
JIANLI
BUILD INTERIOR
LOCATION
In the midline of the epigastrium 3 cun above the umbilicus
CHARACTERISTICS
Harmonizes the Stomach and disperses stagnation
(Commonly used for Food Stagnation in the Stomach)
Contraindicated for moxibustion during pregnancy
INDICATIONS
Vomiting
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,K,Ch,FCA,O,K), Acute & chronic
gastritis (Sh,K), Counterflow retching (FCA)
Abdominal distension
Abdominal distension (J,Ess,CAM,K,Ch,FCA,O,K), Ascites
(Sh,CYM), Abdominal distension with counterflow Qi ascent
(FCA), Fullness of the venter (FCA)
Oedema
Oedema (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,FCA,K), Generalized swelling of body
(Ch)
Epigastric pain
Epigastric pain (J,CYM), Gastric pain (Ess), Stomach pain
(FCA), Stomachache (CAM,O,K), Pain in intestines (Ch),
Intestinal noises with abdominal pain (Sh), Abdominal pain and
intestinal rumbling (FCA)
Poor appetite
Anorexia (J,Ess,CAM), Loss of appetite (Ch,FCA), No desire for
food (FCA)
Borboryygmus
Borborygmus (J,CAM), Intestinal noises with abdominal pain
(Sh), Abdominal pain and intestinal rumbling (FCA)
Indigestion
Poor digestion (Ch), Dyspepsia (CYM,O)
Heart pain
Angina pectoris (Sh), True cardiac pain (FCA), Pain in Heart
with sensation of energy rising to upper body (Ch)
Other indications
Peritonitis (CYM), Lower abdominal spasms (Ch), Cholera
(CYM), Acute and chronic gastritis(K)
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CV 12
ZHONGWAN
MIDDLE
EPIGASTRIUM
LOCATION
In the midline of the epigastrium 4 cun above the umbilicus
CHARACTERISTICS
Front-Mu Point of the Stomach
One of the Eight Meeting Points (ba hui): for the Fu (Yang
organs)
Regulates the Stomach Qi; Harmonizes the Stomach
Transforms & suppresses rebellious Qi (Ni Qi)
Relieves Food Retention
Reinforces the Spleen
Eliminates Dampness
INDICATIONS
Stomach pain
Stomach pain (J,FCA,O), Stomachache (CAM,Sh), Pain in the
stomach cavity (Sh), Gastric pain (Ess), Stomachaches in general
(CYM), Distension & pain in abdomen and stomach (NVN), Pain
in upper region of stomach (NVN), Abdominal pain (FCA,Ch),
Pain in the spleen (Ch), Malaria with diarrhoea & abdominal
pain (Ch)
Abdominal distension
Abdominal distension (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Gastric dilatation
(CYM,Ch), Distension & pain in abdomen and stomach (NVN),
Sudden abdominal distension (Ch), Abdominal fullness (FCA),
Dilatation of the stomach (K)
Acid regurgitation
Acid regurgitation (J,CAM,FCA), Regurgitation (Ess), Sour taste
upon swallowing (Sh), Hyperacidity (NVN), Gastric reflux
(FCA)
Vomiting/ nausea
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA,O), Cholera with
vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea (Ch), Nausea (CAM,Ch),
Vomiting food long after ingestion (Sh), Vomiting & diarrhoea
in cholera (CYM), Acute gastritis (Sh,CYM,K), Chronic gastritis
(Sh,K)
Spleen & Stomach Xu &
Weak
Spleen & Stomach Xu & Weak (J), Endogenous damage to
Spleen and Stomach (FCA), Malfunctioning of Spleen and
Stomach (K), Dysfunction of Spleen (Xu) (Ch), Inability to eat
due to Spleen dysfunction with sensation like an inverted cup
below the false ribs on the left side (symptom of Spleen Xu)
(Ch), Jaundice due to Spleen Xu (Ch)
181
CV 12
ZHONGWAN
MIDDLE
EPIGASTRIUM
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Yin (Cold) diarrhoea, red or
white (Ch), Cholera with vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea (Ch),
Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera (CYM), Malaria with diarrhoea
& abdominal pain (Ch)
Dysentery
Dysentery (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN), Red or white dysentery
(Ch), Dysenteric disease (FCA)
Jaundice
Jaundice (J,CAM,Sh,CYM,FCA), Jaundice due to Spleen Xu (Ch)
Indigestion
Indigestion (CAM,Sh), Poor digestion (Ch), Dyspepsia (CYM,K)
Poor appetite
Anorexia (CYM), Loss of appetite (Ch), Lack of appetite (Sh)
Gastric ulcer
Gastric ulcer (Sh)
Gastric haemorrhage
Gastric haemorrhage (CYM,Ch), Spitting blood related to
consumptive illnesses (Sh), Vacuity taxation and blood ejection
(FCA)
Constipation
Constipation (Sh,NVN), Difficult defaecation (FCA)
Acute & chronic gastritis
Acute & chronic gastritis (Sh,K), Acute gastritis (CYM)
Gastric spasms
Gastric spasms (CYM,Ch), Spasm of the stomach (K)
Gastric cancer
Gastric cancer (CYM), Neoplasm of stomach (Ch)
Borborygmus
Borborygmus (J,CAM), Abdominal rumbling (FCA)
Undigested food in stools
Stool with undigested food (Ess), Untransformed digestate
(FCA)
Cholera (huo luan)
Cholera (FCA), Cholera with vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea
(Ch), Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera (CYM)
Gastric prolapse
Prolapsed stomach (Sh), Gastroptosis (K), Atonic stomach (O)
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (FCA), Heart pain (NVN), "Nine types of heart
pain" (Ch)
Psychosis (dian kuang)/
mental disorders
Mania and withdrawal [dian kuang] (FCA), Madness (kuang ji)
(Sh), Mental diseases (Sh), Neuraesthenia (Sh), Damage due to
preoccupation (FCA), Insomnia (CAM)
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CV 12
ZHONGWAN
MIDDLE
EPIGASTRIUM
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Other indications
Gastrointestinal disorders and diseases (O), Diabetes mellitus
(O), Generalized swelling (FCA), Acute intestinal obstruction
(Sh), Hiccough (NVN), Hyperacidity (NVN), Uterine diseases
(CYM), Postpartum blood dizziness (FCA), Hypertension (Sh),
Fever from epidemic diseases (Ch), Malaria with diarrhoea &
abdominal pain (Ch), Pains due to disorders of energy (Ch),
Yellowish complexion (without jaundice) (Ch), Pain in the
spleen (Ch), Discomfort in the diaphragm (Ch), Dyspnoea (Ch),
Renal inflammation (Ch), Yellow or dark coloured urine (FCA),
Scorched stench in the nose (FCA), Loss of taste (FCA),
Running piglet pattern [ben tun qi] (FCA), Deathlike inversion
[cadaveric syncope](FCA), Urgent or chronic fright wind (FCA),
Insomnia (CAM)
183
CV 14
JUQUE
GREAT PALACE
LOCATION
In the midline of the epigastrium 6 cun above the umbilicus
CHARACTERISTICS
Front-Mu Point of the Heart
Calms the Shen
Regulates the Qi
Pacifies the Stomach
Transforms Damp stagnation in the Middle Jiao
Disperses Phlegm in chest and diaphragm; Benefits the
diaphragm
INDICATIONS
Heart pain/ chest pain
Pain in heart & chest (J,Ess), Pain in cardiac region and chest
(CAM), Cardiothoracic pain (FCA), Heart pain (NVN), Angina
pectoris (Sh), "Nine types of pain in heart and back", with
sensation of cold (Ch), Pericarditis (CYM), Chest pain related to
round worms (Sh), Chest pain (FCA), Chest pain extending to
lateral costal region (FCA)
Nausea
Nausea (J,Ess,CAM,NVN,FCA)
Dysphagia
Dysphagia (ye ge) (J), Difficulty in swallowing (Ess,CAM),
Eosophageal constriction (FCA), Stoppage glomus (FCA)
Acid regurgitation
Acid regurgitation (J,CAM), Regurgitation (Ess), Gastric reflux
and acid regurgitation (FCA)
Vomiting
Vomiting (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA,K,O), Incessant vomiting (Ch),
Vomiting long after ingestion of food (Sh), Patient vomits all he
eats (NVN), Phlegm-rheum water ejection [vomiting watery
mucus] (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania and withdrawal [dian
kuang](FCA), Schizophrenia (K), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM),
Mental diseases (Sh), Psychopathy (CYM), Madness (NVN,Ch),
Raving and manic rage (FCA)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Seizures (Sh), Clonic spasm
accompanied by abdominal pain (FCA)
Palpitations
Palpitations (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,FCA,K,O), Palpitations due to
fright (Sh), Fright palpitations (FCA)
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CV 14
JUQUE
GREAT PALACE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Fear/ anxiety
Fear (NVN,Ch), Anguish (NVN)
Gastric spasm
Gastric spasm (CYM), Spasm of stomach (K), Spasm of stomach
& abdomen (Ch)
Hiccough
Hiccough (Sh), Spasm of diaphragm (CYM,K)
Stomach pain
Gastralgia (NVN), Stomachache (Sh,O), Abdominal distension
with fulminant pain (FCA)
Cough
Bronchitis (CYM), Coughing fits (Ch), Coughing due to rebellious
ascension of Qi (Sh), Qi ascent counterflow cough (FCA),
Pleurisy (CYM)
Chest fullness
Fullness in chest and shortnes of breath (FCA), Fullness in chest
with sensation of malaise & heat (Ch)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Sh,CYM,Ch,FCA), Chronic hepatitis (Sh), Round
worms in bile duct (Sh)
Gastric ulcer
Gastric ulcer (K), Haemorrhage in gastric ulcer (CYM)
Pregnancy syncope
Syncope in pregnancy (Ch,NVN), Syncope in pregnancy due to
foetus “climbing too high” (Ch,NVN)
Parasites in intestines or
bile duct
Round worms in bile duct (Sh), Chest pain due to round worms
(Sh), Pains in lower abdomen due to intestinal parasitosis (Ch),
Infantile parasitosis (CYM)
Poor memory
Impaired memory (FCA), Memory problems (NVN)
Fox hernia (hernia which
appears and disappears)
Vulpine shan [fox hernia] (FCA), Hernia (Ch)
Cholera (huo luan)
Cholera (CYM,FCA), Cholera with abdominal distension (Ch)
Cold injury (shang han)
Shanghan (Cold Injury) (Ch), Vexation in cold damage [shang
han] (FCA)
Other indications
Sensation of a bar in stomach (NVN), Rectus spasm (CYM),
Pericarditis (CYM), Pleurisy (CYM), Anguish (NVN), Fear
(Ch,NVN), Energy problems of the Five Zang (Ch), Pains due to
Yin (Cold) (Ch), Cold in the stomach (FCA), Lack of energy
(Ch), Plague (Ch), Syncope with four limbs icy, like a cadaver
(Ch), Cadaveric syncope (Ch), Excess of mucoid sputum (Ch),
Periodic spitting of blood (FCA), Drooling (Ch), Discomfort in
the diaphragm (Ch), Stomach cancer (Ch), Intestinal
tuberculosis with hard knots in the abdomen (Ch), Incessant
dysentery (Ch), Loss of appetite (Ch), Back pain (FCA)
185
CV 17
SHANZHONG or
TANZHONG
PENETRATING
ODOUR or CENTRE OF
CHEST
LOCATION
In the midline of the sternum, between the nipples, level with the
fourth intercostal space
CHARACTERISTICS
Front-Mu Point of the Pericardium
One of the Eight Meeting Points (ba hui): for Qi
Regulates & suppresses rebellious Qi
Opens up the chest and benefits the diaphragm
Clears the Lungs
Transforms Phlegm in the chest
INDICATIONS
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,NVN,O), Bronchial asthma (Sh,K),
Wheezing (Sh), Panting (Sh), Dyspnoea (NVN,FCA), Dyspnoea
preventing eating (Ch), Short respiration (NVN), Wheezing,
dyspnoea and shortness of breath (FCA)
Chest pain
Chest pain (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,NVN,Ch,FCA,O), Pleurisy (CYM,K)
Cardiac pain
Cardiac pain (K,NVN,Ch), Angina pectoris (O), Myocardial
infarct (O), Blood stasis in chest (CYM)
Dysphagia (ye ge)
Dysphagia [ye ge] (J), Difficulty in swallowing (CAM),
Oesophageal stenosis or cancer (Ch), Difficulty or inability to
swallow food (due to constriction or dryness in the oesophagus)
(Sh)
Insufficient lactation
Insufficient lactation (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA,K)
Mastitis
Mastitis (Sh,CYM,K)
Cough / haemoptysis
Cough (NVN,O), Cough with lots of mucoid sputum (Ch),
Coughing fits (Ch), Bronchitis (Sh,CYM), Purulent expectoration
(Ch), Lung abscess (Sh,Ch), Spitting & coughing blood (Sh),
Cough and blood ejection (FCA), Spitting of blood (FCA),
Pleurisy (CYM), Pneumonia (Ch)
Hiccough
Hiccough (Ess,CAM,FCA,O)
Intecostal neuralgia
Intercostal neuralgia (Sh,K)
Pleurisy
Pleurisy (CYM,K)
186
CV 17
SHANZHONG or
TANZHONG
PENETRATING
ODOUR or CENTRE OF
CHEST
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Vomiting / vomiting watery
phlegm (yin)
Vomiting mucoid sputum & saliva (Ch), Vomiting of foamy
drool (FCA), Vomiting all that is eaten (Ch)
Paediatric vomiting
Baby's milk vomiting (Ch), Vomiting in infants (O)
Cadaveric syncope
Deathlike inversion [cadaveric syncope](FCA), Unconsciousness
(CYM)
Palpitations
Palpitations (CAM,CYM), Heart palpitations with sorrow and
fear (FCA)
Sensation of fullness in the
chest
Fullness in the chest (CAM), Sensation of Qi rising & assailing
the upper part of the body (NVN,Ch), Sensation of obstruction in
chest (NVN,Ch)
Other indications
Depression (O), Tumours on the neck (Sh), Blood stasis in chest
(CYM), Gastric cancer (CYM), Cramps in cholera (CYM), Qi Xu
(Ch), Pains due to Wind (Ch), "Singing" in the throat (Ch),
Sudden pain and vexation (FCA)
187
CV 22
TIANTU
HEAVEN
PROMINENCE
LOCATION
In the centre of the suprasternal fossa
CHARACTERISTICS
Major emergency point for acute asthmatic attack
Stops coughing & soothes asthma
Transforms Phlegm (in the throat/bronchi)
Cools the throat & clears the voice
Facilitates and regulates the movement of Lung Qi
Research findings
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•
Causes bronchodilation
Reduces effusion from the bronchial mucosa
INDICATIONS
Cough / bronchitis
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,K,NVN,FCA,O), Bronchitis (Sh,O),
Coughing fits (Ch), Whooping cough (sound of cackling in the
throat)(Ch), Sound of cackling in the throat (NVN)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,K,NVN,O), Asthma & dyspnoea preventing
sleep (Ch), Bronchial asthma (Sh), Heavy wheezing (Sh),
Dyspnoea (CYM,FCA), Fulminant dyspnoea and counterfolw
cough (FCA), Sensation of fullness in chest (NVN,Ch)
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,FCA), Sudden hoarseness of voice
(Ess,CAM), Aphonia (NVN,Ch), Hoarse voice ("like the sound of
a duck") (Sh), Frog rattle in the throat (FCA), Diseases of the
vocal cords (Sh), Swollen larynx (J), Laryngitis (K), Pharyngitis
(Sh,K), Pharyngeal swelling (FCA), Spasms of larynx (NVN,O),
Contractures/spasms of larynx (Ch), Spasms of muscles of voice
box (CYM)
Sore throat / tonsillitis
Sore throat (Ess,CAM,O), Sore, swollen throat (FCA), Swollen
larynx (J), Laryngitis (K), Pharyngitis (Sh,K), Pharyngeal
swelling (FCA), Tonsillitis (CYM,K), Throat Bi (J), Dry throat
(J,CAM), Abscess in throat with fever and swollen neck &
inability to speak (Ch)
Dysphagia (ye ge)
Dysphagia [ye ge] (J), Spasms of the oesophagus (Sh),
Oesophogeal constriction (FCA), Difficulty in swallowing
(CAM)
Neck swellings / goitre
Goitre or tumour (J), Goitre (Sh,CAM), Early stages of goitre
(FCA), Early stages of tumours or nodular growths on the neck
(Sh), Thyroid hypertrophy (CYM), Mumps (Ch), Cervical adenitis
(Ch)
188
CV 22
TIANTU
HEAVEN
PROMINENCE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Hiccough
Hiccough (Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Spasms of diaphragm (CYM)
Facial flushing
Facial blood congestion (CYM), Heat in the face with sensation
of energy which rises to the upper part of the body (Ch), Face
ruddy. Face very hot (Ch)
Vomiting
Vomiting (FCA), Nervous vomiting (Sh), Vomiting & diarrhoea
in cholera (CYM)
Pulmonary abscess
(fei yong)
Pulmonary yong (FCA), Expectoration of pus & blood
(Ch,FCA), Coughing blood & pus in the sputum (Sh)
Other indications
Pain in the face (Ch), Tendency to sleep (Ch), Cerebral tumour
(Ch), Mumps (Ch), Jaundice (Ch), Engorgement of sublingual
veins (Ch), Intestinal parasites (Ch), Sensation of “acidity" at
the level of the heart (Ch) [“suan” may he translated as "acidity" or
"soreness"], Pain from back to heart (Ch), Shanghan or Heat
attack (Ch), Swelling at the back of the neck and shoulder pain
(FCA), Dormant papules (FCA), General insensitivity of the
flesh (FCA)
189
CV 23
LIANQUAN
CORNER SPRING
LOCATION
In the depression between the pharyngeal prominence and the
lower margin of the hyoid bone
CHARACTERISTICS
Benefits the throat and transforms Phlegm
Clears Fire (from the throat)
Counteracts upward contravecting Qi
INDICATIONS
Stiff tongue (post –CVA)
with aphasia
Tongue stiffness (J,K), Wind stroke tongue stiffness with aphasia
(J), Aphasia with stiffness of tongue [caused] by apoplexy
(CAM), Aphasia with stiffness of tongue (Ess), Stiffness of the
tongue with inability to speak (FCA), Aphasia (K,O), Paralysis
of hypoglossal muscle (Sh), Sublingual swelling and speech is
difficult; sensation of contracture of tongue and cannot eat (Ch),
Contraction of the root of the tongue (FCA)
Sublingual swelling / pain
Sublingual swelling (J,Ess,NVN,K), Subglossal swelling (FCA),
Sublingual swelling and speech is difficult; sensation of
contracture of tongue and cannot eat (Ch), Swelling of the
subglossal region with difficulty in speech (FCA), Sublingual
pain & swelling (J), Swelling and pain of the subglossal region
(CAM)
Flaccid tongue with
salivation
Flaccid tongue with salivation (J), Salivation with glossoplegia
(Ess,CAM), Paralysis of hypoglossal muscle (Sh), Sluggish
tongue and drooling (FCA), Sublingual swelling and speech is
difficult; tongue relaxed with drooling; hypersalivation (Ch),
Excessive salivation (K), Drooling (FCA)
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing
swallowing food (J)
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,FCA), Sudden hoarseness of voice
(Ess,CAM), Aphonia (NVN,Ch), Loss of voice (Sh), Pharyngitis
(Sh,K), Laryngitis (K,O), Spasm of the vocal cords (K)
Sore throat
Sore throat (K,Ch), Pharyngitis (Sh,K), Tonsillitis (Sh)
Cough
Cough (NVN), Bronchitis (Sh,Ch), Cough with sensation of Qi
rising to upper part of the body (Sh), Cough and Qi ascent (FCA)
Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers (Ch), Mouth sores (FCA)
Diabetic thirst (xiao ke)
Wasting thirst [xiao ke] (FCA), Thirst (NVN)
Other indications
Hemiplegia (K), Asthma (K), Dyspnoea (Ch), Vomiting saliva
(Ch), Dyspnoea and retching of foam (FCA), Clenched jaws
(FCA)
(Ess,CAM,FCA),
Difficulty
in
190
CV 24
CHENGJIANG
HOLD SYRUP
LOCATION
In the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove
CHARACTERISTICS
8th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guishi (Ghost City)
For emergency resuscitation from syncope or coma
Dispels Wind and frees the Luo-mai
Eliminates Wind and disperses swelling
Relieves pain and alleviates tetany
INDICATIONS
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,K,NVN), Facial nerve paralysis
(K,O), Trigeminal nerve paralysis (K), Deviation of mouth & eye
(J,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,K,FCA),
Facial swelling
Facial swelling (J,Ess,Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA), Facial puffiness
(CAM)
Gum swelling
Gum swelling (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Gingivitis (K), Alveodental
pyorrhoea (Ch), Pyorrhoea (NVN)
Toothache
Toothache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,NVN,O,FCA), Dental neuralgia
(CYM,NVN), Dental caries (NVN,Ch)
Excessive salivation
Excessive salivation (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K), Drooling (FCA)
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,Ch,FCA), Mutism & deafness (NVN)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis [dian kuang] (J,Ch,K), Mania and withdrawal [dian
kuang] (FCA), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM), Madness (K)
Stiff neck
Stiff neck (Ch,NVN), Torticollis (Ch,NVN), Contracture of nape
of neck (CYM)
Diabetic thirst (xiao ke)
Diabetes (CYM), Wasting thirst [xiao ke] (FCA), Emaciation &
thirst (Sh), The more he drinks the thirstier he gets (Ch)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh), Hemiplegia due to cerebral haemorrhage
(CYM), Hemilateral Wind (FCA)
Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers (Sh,Ch)
Trismus
Trismus (Ch,NVN,K)
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (K,O)
Other indications
Hernia (CYM), Uterine spasms (CYM), Anuria (CYM), Colic (K),
Coma (NVN), Epilepsy (K)
191
GOVERNING VESSEL
DUMAI
192
GOVERNING VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
GV 1 (CHANGQIANG)
Luo-Connecting Point of Governing Vessel
Opens the Conception Vessel
and Governing Vessel
Regulates the intestines and
stops diarrhoea
diarrhoea, constipation, haemorrhoids, haemafaecia
Supports the rectal contraction
action
rectal prolapse
GV 3 (YAOYUANGUAN)
Regulates the Kidney Qi
spermatorrhoea, impotence, low back pain
Benefits the lower back &
knees
low back pain, knee pain
Eliminates Cold Dampness in
the Lower Jiao
diarrhoea, dysentery, vaginal discharge, Lin syndrome
[dysuria]
Warms the blood chamber &
the jing palace
menstrual disorders, impotence
GV 4 (MINGMEN)
Nourishes Yuan Qi &
strengthens the Kidneys
impotence, spermatorrhoea, enuresis, tinnitus, low back
pain & stiffness
Benefits the lumbar vertebrae
low back pain & stiffness
Consolidates Jing (stops
spermatorrhoea)
spermatorrhoea
Stops vaginal discharge
vaginal discharge
GV 6 (JIZHONG)
Reinforces the Spleen and
Dispels Damp
loss of appetite, abdominal distension, diarrhoea,
jaundice, infantile rectal prolapse
193
GOVERNING VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
GV 9 (ZHIYANG)
Specific point for jaundice
Transforms Damp-Heat &
Eases the Liver & Gall Bladder
jaundice, hepatitis,cholecystitis
Regulates the Qi functions
Expands the chest & diaphragm
asthma, cough, pain in chest & back, pleurisy
GV 12 (SHENZHU)
Clears Heat
Specific point for carbuncles
furuncles, clove sores, Ding boil
GV 14 (DAZHUI)
Relieves Exterior conditions &
opens the Yang Qi
common cold, Shang Han [cold injury], throat Bi
[tonsillitis], cough, asthma, stiff neck
Clears Heat & reduces fever
[GV 14 with LI 11 (Quchi)]
fever, febrile diseases, malaria
Clears the Heart & calms the
Shen
hysteria, psychosis
Regulates the Yang meridians
Clears Heat from the Lungs
cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma
GV 15 (YAMEN)
One of the Nine Needles to Return Yang: from the
Ming Dynasty Song of Nine Needles to Return Yang in
Zhen Jiu Ju Ying by Gao Wu (1529)
Clears the orifices (senses) and
the consciousness
aphasia, sudden loss of voice, wind-stroke, epilepsy,
psychosis
Point
of
intersection
Governing
Vessel
Yangweimai
of
&
NB: Needling this point at the
incorrect angle or depth is
extremely dangerous.
194
GOVERNING VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
GV 16 (FENGFU)
6th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points also known as
Guizhen (Ghost Pillow)
6th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost
Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy
psychosis, epilepsy
Eliminates Wind & Cold
common cold, stiff neck, headache
Clears the Shen
wind-stroke, psychosis, epilepsy
GV 20 (BAIHUI)
Clears the orifices (senses) &
Calms the Shen
loss of consciousness, wind-stroke, psychosis, epilepsy,
loss of memory
Extinguishes Liver Wind
wind-stroke, headache, visual dizziness
Subdues Rising Liver Yang
headache, visual dizziness, hypertension
Raises Sinking
(treats prolapses)
Central
Qi
rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, vaginal prolapse
GV 23 (SHANGXING)
10th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points also known as
Guitang (Ghost Hall)
10th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost
Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy
psychosis, epilepsy
Specific point for nose and
eyes
nasosinusitis, rhinitis, epistaxis, nasal polyps, anosmia;
eye pain, eye inflammation, keratitis, myopia
Dispels Wind and clears the
vision
eye pain, eye inflammation, keratitis
Clears Heat and stops bleeding
(nosebleed)
epistaxis
195
GOVERNING VESSEL MAJOR POINTS SUMMARY
GV 26 (RENZHONG)
1st of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points also known as
Guigong (Ghost Palace)
“For coma state Renzhong is great“ (Variant
additional verse to Si Zong Xue Ge)
1st of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost
Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy
psychosis, epilepsy
Promotes resuscitation (Opens
the orifices and Clears the Shen)
coma, syncope, unconsciousness, shock, epilepsy
Acupressure with thumb nail for coma was described in
Zhou Hou Bei Ji Fang (Emergency Prescriptions to
Keep Up Your Sleeeve) by Ge Hong (~341 AD)
Benefits the lumbar spine
(particularly
for
restricted
flexion)
low back pain & stiffness
Eliminates Internal Wind
epilepsy, infantile convulsions, wind-stroke, facial
paralysis, trismus
Clears Internal Heat
diabetes, thirst
196
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
1
3
4
6
9
12
HEAD, NECK & FACE
Headache
4
Dizziness/vertigo
Visual dizziness
(mu xuan)
Stiff neck
Facial paralysis
Trigeminal neuralgia
Facial oedema
Facial flushing
Scrofula
3
EYE
Eye pain
Keratitis
Myopia
EAR
Tinnitus
4
Deafness
NOSE
Nasal congestion
Nasosinusitis
Rhinitis
Nasal polyps
Epistaxis
THROAT, MOUTH
Sore throat
Throat bi/tonsillitis
Trismus
Trismus with CVA
Aphasia with stiff tongue
Post-CVA aphasia
12
Aphasia
12
Sudden loss of voice
Loss of taste
Bad breath
Lip tremor
SHEN DISORDERS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Psychosis (dian kuang)
1
6
12
Mental disorders
12
Poor memory
Irritability (xin fan)
Wind-stroke (CVA)
Loss of consciousness
Epilepsy
1
6
12
Infantile convulsions
1
4
12
Aesthenia
9
Fear
Myelitis
3
Meningitis
14
14
15
16
20
23
15
16
16
16
20
20
20
23
23
23
15
16
26
26
23
23
26
23
23
23
20
20
20
14
15
16
23
23
23
23
23
16
14
20
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
26
26
20
20
26
26
14
14
14
15
15
16
16
23
23
16
20
20
20
20
20
15
15
16
20
23
20
15
26
26
26
26
26
26
197
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
1
3
4
6
9
12
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Pain in heart & abdomen
Palpitations
Hypertension
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Cough
9
12
Asthma
9
12
Pulmonary tuberculosis
12
Common cold
Cold Injury (shang han)
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Diarrhoea
1
3
4
6
Dysentery
Chronic enteritis
3
Constipation
1
Intestinal pain
4
Intestinal haemorrhage
4
Haemafaecia
1
Haemorrhoids
1
4
6
Rectal prolapse
1
4
Infantile rectal prolapse
6
Loss of appetite
6
Abdominal distension
6
Borborygmus
9
Cold Stomach
9
Diabetes/thirst (xiao ke)
Jaundice
6
9
Continuous vomiting
3
Emaciation
9
GENITOURINARY & SEXUAL DISORDERS
Lin syndrome
1
4
Urinary incontinence
4
Spermatorrhoea
1
3
4
Impotence
1
3
4
Nocturnal emissions
3
4
Retraction of testicles
1
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
Menstrual disorders
3
Irregular menstruation
3
4
Vaginal discharge
3
4
Uterine bleeding
4
Uterine prolapse
Vaginal prolapse
CHEST, RIBS & SIDES
Pain in chest & back
9
Fullness in chest & ribs
9
Intercostal neuralgia
9
14
15
16
20
23
26
26
20
20
14
14
14
14
14
16
20
20
20
14
26
26
16
20
20
14
198
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT INDICATIONS SUMMARY
INDICATIONS
1
3
4
6
9
12
14
15
16
20
23
26
BACK/LOW BACK
Pain in back
Stiffness in back
Pain & stiffness in back
4
Pain in back & low back
1
6
Pain in low back
1
3
4
6
Pain & stiffness in low
1
6
back
Pain in chest & back
Pain in low back &
4
abdomen
Sciatica
3
4
ABDOMEN
Abdominal distension
6
Pain in heart & abdomen
FOUR LIMBS
Heaviness/ pain in four
limbs
Cold limbs
4
Wei & Bi of lower limbs
3
Sciatica
3
4
Hemiplegia
Numbness of legs
3
Leg pain
3
Knee pain
3
SWELLING/OEDEMA
Oedema
Facial oedema
Scrofula
3
SKIN
Furuncles
FEBRILE DISEASES & PERSPIRATION
Febrile diseases
4
Malaria
4
MISCELLANEOUS
Anaemia
9
14
12
12
26
9
26
9
16
16
20
23
12
12
9
14
14
23
23
20
26
26
199
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON SIX PERVERSE QI (LIU
XIE)
GV 14
common cold, Shang Han [cold injury],
throat Bi [tonsillitis], cough, asthma, stiff
neck
Eliminates Internal Wind
GV 26
epilepsy, infantile convulsions, windstroke, facial paralysis, trismus
Dispels Wind and clears
the vision
GV 23
eye pain, eye inflammation, keratitis
Eliminates Wind & Cold
GV 16
common cold, stiff neck, headache
Clears Heat
GV 12
furuncles, clove sores, Ding boil
Clears Heat & reduces
fever
GV 14
fever, febrile diseases, malaria
the
GV 14
cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma
Clears Heat and stops
bleeding (nosebleed)
GV 23
epistaxis
Clears Internal Heat
GV 26
diabetes, thirst
GV 6
loss of appetite, abdominal distension,
diarrhoea, jaundice, infantile rectal
prolapse
GV 3
diarrhoea, dysentery, vaginal discharge,
Lin syndrome [dysuria]
Relieves Exterior
conditions & opens the
Yang Qi
WIND
HEAT
Clears
Lungs
Heat
from
DAMP
Reinforces the Spleen and
Dispels Damp
COLD DAMP
Eliminates Cold
Dampness in the Lower
Jiao
200
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
DAMP HEAT
Transforms Damp-Heat &
Eases the Liver & Gall
Bladder
GV 9
jaundice
ACTIONS ON ZANG FU
LUNGS
GV 14
cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma
GV 14
hysteria, psychosis
Regulates the Kidney Qi
GV 3
spermatorrhoea, impotence, low back pain
Nourishes Yuan Qi &
strengthens the Kidneys
GV 4
impotence, spermatorrhoea, enuresis,
tinnitus, low back pain & stiffness
GV 6
loss of appetite, abdominal distension,
diarrhoea, jaundice, infantile rectal
prolapse
Transforms Damp-Heat &
Eases the Liver & Gall
Bladder
GV 9
jaundice, hepatitis,cholecystitis
Subdues Rising Liver
Yang
GV 20
headache, visual dizziness, hypertension
Extinguishes Liver Wind
GV 20
wind-stroke, headache, visual dizziness
GV 1
diarrhoea, constipation, haemorrhoids,
haemafaecia
Clears
Lungs
Heat
from
the
HEART
Clears the Heart & calms
the Shen
KIDNEYS
SPLEEN
Reinforces the Spleen and
Dispels Damp
LIVER
GALL BLADDER
INTESTINES
Regulates the intestines
and stops diarrhoea
201
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
ACTIONS ON QI, BLOOD & JING
QI
Regulates the Kidney Qi
GV 3
Regulates the Qi functions
GV 9
Raises Sinking Central Qi
(treats prolapses)
GV 20
rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, vaginal
prolapse
GV 4
spermatorrhoea
spermatorrhoea, impotence, low back pain
JING
Consolidates Jing
ACTIONS ON YIN & YANG
Relieves
Exterior
conditions & opens the
Yang Qi
GV 14
ACTIONS ON JING-LUO
GV 15
Point of intersection of
Governing Vessel &
Yangweimai
CV & GV
Opens the Conception
Vessel and Governing
Vessel
GV 1
Regulates the Yang
meridians
GV 14
ACTIONS ON REGIONS
Chest & diaphragm
GV 9
asthma, cough, pain in chest & back,
pleurisy
Supports the rectal
contraction action
GV 1
rectal prolapse
Raises Sinking Central Qi
(treats prolapses)
GV 20
rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, vaginal
prolapse
Expands the
diaphragm
chest
&
Prolapses
202
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
Low back & knees
Benefits the lower back
& knees
GV 3
low back pain, knee pain
Benefits the lumbar
vertebrae
GV 4
low back pain & stiffness
Benefits the lumbar spine
(particularly for restricted
flexion)
GV 26
low back pain & stiffness
Specific point for nose
and eyes
GV 23
nasosinusitis, rhinitis, epistaxis, nasal
polyps, anosmia;
eye pain, eye inflammation, keratitis,
myopia
Dispels Wind and clears
the vision
GV 23
eye pain, eye inflammation, keratitis
Nose and eyes
ACTIONS ON SHEN
Calms the Shen
GV 14
hysteria, psychosis
&
GV 20
loss of consciousness, wind-stroke,
psychosis, epilepsy, loss of memory
Promotes
resuscitation
(Opens the orifices and
Clears the Shen)
For coma state Renzhong
is great
GV 26
coma, syncope, unconsciousness, shock,
epilepsy
One of the Nine Needles
to Return Yang: Clears
the orifices (senses) and
the consciousness
GV 15
aphasia, sudden loss of voice, wind-stroke,
epilepsy, psychosis
Clears the Heart & calms
the Shen
Resuscitation
Clears the orifices
Calms the Shen
203
GOVERNING VESSEL POINT ACTIONS SUMMARY
Ghost Points:
Psychosis, epilepsy
1st of Sun Simiao’s 13
Ghost Points for the
treatment of psychosis
and epilepsy
GV 26
psychosis, epilepsy
6th of Sun Simiao’s 13
Ghost Points: Clears the
Shen
GV 16
psychosis, epilepsy, wind-stroke
10th of Sun Simiao’s 13
Ghost Points
GV 23
psychosis, epilepsy
ACTIONS IN
GYNAECOLOGY/OBSTETRICS
Warms the blood
chamber & the palace of
essence (FCA)
GV 3
menstrual disorders, impotence
Stops vaginal discharge
GV 4
vaginal discharge
GENERAL ACTIONS
Specific pont for
carbuncles/boils
GV 12
furuncles, clove sores, Ding boil
204
GV 1
CHANGQIANG
LONG STRONG
LOCATION
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
CHARACTERISTICS
Luo-Connecting Point of Governing Vessel
Opens the Conception Vessel and Governing Vessel
Regulates the intestines and stops diarrhoea
Supports the rectal contraction action
INDICATIONS
Haemafaecia
(blood in stools)
Haemafaecia (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,FCA), Intestinal haemorrhage
(CYM,O,NVN,Ch), Chronic enteritis (K), Enteritis (CYM), Red &
white dysentery (FCA), Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera (CYM)
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,O,CYM,NVN,FCA), Five types
of haemorrhoids (Ch,FCA), Chronic haemorrhoids (Ch)
Low back pain/stiffness
Pain in thoracolumbar back (J), Pain in lower back (Ess,CAM),
Lumbago (K,CYM), Pain in lumbar spine (FCA), Low back pain
and stiffness of the spine (FCA), Pain in vertebral column & renal
region; inability to bend forwards or backwards (NVN,Ch),
Muscle spasm or pain in lumbar sacral area (O)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA), Throughflux diarrhoea
(FCA), Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera (CYM), Chronic enteritis
(K), Enteritis (CYM), Red & white dysentery (FCA)
Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Constipation
Constipation (J,Ess,CAM,K,NVN,FCA), Difficult defaecation and
urination (FCA)
Lin syndrome
Dysuria (Ch), Five types of urethritis (Lin zheng) (Ch), Urethritis
(NVN), Cloudy & turbid urine (Sh), "Gonorrhoea" (Lin zheng)
(CYM), Turbid strangury (FCA), Difficult defaecation and
urination (FCA)
Retracted testicles/penis
Retraction of testicles (NVN,Ch), Retraction of penis (CYM)
Impotence
Impotence (Sh), Loss of virility (Ch)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (NVN,CYM,Sh,FCA), Abundant spermatorrhoea
(Ch)
205
GV 1
CHANGQIANG
LONG STRONG
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Epilepsy
Psychosis (Diankuang) (Sh,NVN,Ch), Mania & withdrawal (dian
kuang) (FCA), Madness (Kuangji) (Sh), Psychopathy (CYM)
, Fright epilepsy (FCA), Clonic spasm (FCA)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (Sh,CYM,Ch), Infantile convulsions with
concave temples (Ch)
Other indications
Coccygeal pain (O), Eczema of scrotum (Sh), Inducing labour
(Sh), Chronic enteritis (K), Enteritis (CYM), Red & white
dysentery (FCA), Vomiting & diarrhoea in cholera (Ch), Feng
(wind) in Large Intestine (NVN, Ch - from Bian Que), Heavy
head (Ch), Brain disorder (O), Vomiting blood (Ch), Subsidence
of anterior fontanelle (Ch), Children who squint or are afraid
(Ch)
206
GV 3
YAOYANGGUAN
WAIST YANG GATE
LOCATION
Below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra
CHARACTERISTICS
Regulates the Kidney Qi
Benefits the lower back & knees
Eliminates Cold Dampness in the Lower Jiao
Warms the blood chamber & the palace of essence (FCA)
INDICATIONS
Menstrual disorders
Menstrual
disorders
(J,K),
Irregular
menstruation
(Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA), Metritis (CYM), Metrorrhagia (NVN)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (J,Sh,NVN,K), Seminal emission (Ess,FCA),
Nocturnal emission (CAM)
Low back pain
Pain in lumbosacral region (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Lumbar pain (O),
Low back pain (Sh), Pain in renal region and vertebral column
(Ch), Neuralgia of the lumbar vertebrae (K), Pain in renal region
(NVN), Sciatica (CYM)
Wei syndrome
(flaccid paralysis)
Wei & Bi syndromes of lower limbs (J), Muscular atrophy,
motor impairment and numbness & pain of lower extremities
(Ess,CAM), Paralysis of lower limbs (Sh), Loss of locomotive
ability of the lower limbs (FCA), Pain or paralysis of lower
extremities (O), Lower limb aesthenia (CYM), Numbness of legs
(NVN,Ch), Numb & stiff lower limbs (Sh), Numbness &
insensitivity in the lower limbs (FCA)
Bi syndrome
Wei & Bi syndromes of lower limbs (J), Muscular atrophy,
motor impairment and numbness & pain of lower extremities
(Ess,CAM), Arthritis of knee (CYM,Ch), Pain in knees (Sh),
Inability to flex leg (Ch), Contractures of lower limbs preventing
walking (Ch), Cramps of lower limbs (NVN), Sciatica (CYM)
Impotence
Impotence (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,FCA)
Numbness of legs
Numbness of legs (NVN,Ch), Numb & stiff lower limbs (Sh),
Numbness & insensitivity in the lower limbs (FCA)
Leg pain
Pain or paralysis of lower extremities (O), Muscular atrophy,
motor impairment and numbness & pain of lower extremities
(Ess,CAM), Pain in knees (Sh), Knee pain (FCA), Arthritis of
knee (CYM,Ch), Sciatica (CYM)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (Sh), Enteritis (K), Chronic enteritis (CYM,Sh),
Dysentery (FCA)
207
GV 3
YAOYANGGUAN
WAIST YANG GATE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Scrofula
Scrofula (Sh,CYM)
Vaginal discharge
White vaginal discharge (NVN), Vaginal discharge with blood
(Sh), Red & white vaginal discharge (FCA)
Myelitis
Myelitis (CYM,K)
Continuous vomiting
Continuous vomiting (Sh), Incessant vomiting (FCA)
Other indications
Lower abdominal distension (Sh), Intestinal shan pain (FCA),
Hernia (CYM), Copious drool (FCA), Turbid strangury (FCA),
Hypofunction of genitourinary systems (O),
208
GV 4
MINGMEN
LIFE DOOR
LOCATION
Below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra
CHARACTERISTICS
Nourishes Yuan Qi & strengthens the Kidneys
Benefits the lumbar vertebrae
Consolidates Jing (stops spermatorrhoea)
Stops vaginal discharge
INDICATIONS
Vaginal discharge
Leukorrhoea (Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA), Red or white vaginal
discharge (Ch,FCA), Vaginal discharge with blood (Sh),
Endometritis (Sh,CYM,K), Uterine bleeding (Sh,Ch)
Spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea (J,Sh,CYM,K), Seminal emission (Ess,FCA),
Nocturnal emission (CAM,Ch), Ejaculation in coitus does not
stop in elderly persons (CYM)
Impotence
Impotence (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA)
Stiff & painful back
Stiffness of back & lumbago (J,Ess,CAM), Stiffness of the spinal
column (FCA), Lumbago (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,K), Lumbar pain
(FCA,O), Low back pain or sprain (Sh), Neuralgia of the lumbar
vertebrae (K), Sciatica (Sh), Lumbar & abdominal pain (FCA)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (J,Ess,CAM,FCA), Dysentery (Ch)
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (CYM,Ch), Bleeding haemorhoids & fistulae (FCA)
Cold limbs
Coldness of limbs (CYM), Four limbs icy (NVN), Four limbs icy
or flaccid (Ch)
Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse (Sh,Ch,FCA)
Uterine bleeding
Uterine bleeding (Sh,Ch), Profuse uterine bleeding (FCA)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (Sh,Ch), Epilepsy in children (FCA),
Clonic spasm (FCA), Infantile epilepsy with mouth open & head
moving incessantly and body arched (Ch)
Low back pain radiating to
abdomen
Related pain in lower back & abdomen (Sh), Pain in renal region
radiating to abdomen (Ch,NVN), Lumbar & abdominal pain
(FCA)
Intestinal pain
Intestinal colic pain (Sh), Pain in intestines (Ch), Intestinal shan
pain (FCA), Acute gastrointestinal pain (O), Peritonitis (Sh)
Headache
Headache (Sh,FCA), Headache like a hatchet blow (Ch),
Headache & tinnitus (NVN)
209
GV 4
MINGMEN
LIFE DOOR
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Enuresis
Enuresis (Sh,K), Incontinence of urine (CYM)
Febrile diseases
High fever (NVN), Aversion to cold & fever without sweating
(FCA), Tidal fevers (Sh), Malarial disease (FCA), Yin or Yang
malaria with cough; body burning like a fire with very high
temperature but no sweating (Ch), Heat in the bones; osseous
tuberculosis (Ch), Yang in the five Zang (Ch)
Lin syndrome
White turbid urethral discharge (FCA), Inhibited urination
(FCA), "Gonorrhoea" (Lin syndrome) (CYM), Urethritis in
women (Ch), Nephritis (Sh), Kidney diseases generally (CYM)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus (FCA,Ch), Headache & tinnitus (NVN)
Intestinal haemorrhage
Intestinal haemorrhage (CYM), Intestinal wind bleeding (FCA),
Dysentery (Ch)
Irregular menstruation
Irregular menstruation (CAM,FCA)
Other indications
No food intake (FCA), Indigestion (CAM), Vomiting (O),
Dysentery (Ch), Peritonitis (Sh), Spinal myelitis (Sh), Sequelae
of infantile paralysis (Sh), Nephritis (Sh), Kidney diseases
generally (CYM), Diseases of genital organ system (K), Diseases
of adrenal gland (O), Haemorrhage (O), Cerebral congestion
(CYM), Myelitis (K), Sciatica (Sh)
210
GV 6
JIZHONG
SPINE MIDDLE
LOCATION
Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra
CHARACTERISTICS
Reinforces the Spleen and Dispels Damp
INDICATIONS
Jaundice
Jaundice (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,K,FCA), Hepatitis (Sh)
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (J,Ess,CAM,NVN,Ch,FCA), Dysentery (Ch)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,K,Ch,O,FCA), Seizures (Sh)
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (J,NVN,K), Five types of haemorrhoids (Ch,FCA),
Blood in stools (Ch)
Infantile rectal prolapse
Infantile rectal prolapse (J,Ch,K,FCA)
Low back pain/stiffness
Low back pain (Sh), Lumbago (K), Pain in vertebral column
(NVN), Stiffness & pain of the back (CAM), Pain & stiffness in
loins & back (K), Back & lumbar pain (O)
Loss of appetite
Loss of appetite (NVN), Loss of appetite with abdominal fullness
(Ch)
Abdominal distension
Drum distension (FCA), Meteorism (K), Loss of appetite with
abdominal fullness (Ch)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (K), Madness; Possessed by demon (Ch)
Other indications
Pain in the epigastric region (CAM), Paralysis of lower limbs
(Sh), Dysentery (Ch), Blood in stools (Ch)
211
GV 9
ZHIYANG
REACHING YANG
LOCATION
Below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra,
approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula
CHARACTERISTICS
Specific point to treat jaundice
Transforms Damp-Heat & Eases the Liver & Gall Bladder
Regulates the Qi functions
Expands the chest & diaphragm
INDICATIONS
Cough, asthma
Cough,
asthma
(J,Ess,CAM,NVN,O),
Cough
(Sh,J,Ess,CAM,K,O,FCA), Panting (Sh), Dyspnoea (FCA),
Dyspnoea & fullness of chest (Ch), Bronchial asthma (Sh),
Pleurisy (Sh)
Jaundice
Jaundice (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,NVN,K,O,FCA), Hepatitis (Sh,K),
Cholecystitis (Sh,K), Round worm in the bile duct (Sh)
Pain in chest & back
Pain in chest & back (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O,FCA), Pain & stiffness
of vertebral column & sides (NVN), Intercostal neuralgia (Sh,K),
Fullness in chest (Sh), Branching fullness in chest & lateral
costal region (FCA), Pleurisy (Sh), Back pain (Sh), Lumbago
(K), Violent pain in heart & chest (NVN), Violent pain in heart &
chest as if "attacked by a demon" (Ch)
Heaviness/pain in four
limbs
Heaviness & pain in four limbs (J), Four limbs painful &
swollen (Ch), Aching in lower legs (FCA), Fatigued limbs (FCA)
Back stiffness
Stiffness of back (J,CAM), Stiffness of spinal column (Ess,FCA),
Pain & stiffness of vertebral column & ribs (NVN), Pain in renal
region & vertebral column (Ch), Back pain (Sh), Lumbago (K)
Lack of energy/emaciation
Lack of energy, aesthenia (NVN), Diminished Qi with difficulty
in speaking (FCA), Marked emaciation (FCA), Lack of energy,
does not want to speak; aesthenia, severe emaciation; Qi in the
back feels like it is rising & descending (Ch), Body curled up &
lethargic (Sh), Fatigued limbs (FCA)
Borborygmus
Borborygmus (Ch), Intestinal noises (Sh,FCA)
Stomachache (due to Cold)
Cold Stomach (Sh,FCA), Yin in the Stomach causing anorexia
(Ch), Stomachache (Sh,O)
Chills & fever/Malaria
Fever & chills (FCA), Malaria (Sh)
Other indications
Impotence (K), Pleurisy (Sh), Yin or Yang rheumatism (Ch),
Discomfort in ankle (Ch)
212
GV 12
SHENZHU
BODY PILLAR
LOCATION
Below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra
CHARACTERISTICS
Clears Heat
Specific pont for carbuncles/boils
INDICATIONS
Cough/ asthma
Cough,
asthma
(J,Ess,CAM,NVN,K,O),
Cough
(J,Ess,CAM,NVN,K,Ch,O,FCA), Dyspnoea (FCA), Wheezing
cough associated with a consumptive condition (Sh), Bronchitis
(Sh,CYM,K), Pneumonia (Sh), Asthma (J,Ess,Sh,NVN,K)
Low back pain/ stiffness
Pain & stiffness of lower back (J,Ess), Stiffness & pain in
lumbar region (Sh), Pain & stiffness of the lumbar spinal column
(FCA), Pain & stiffness in the back (K,CAM), Pain in renal
region, spine & back (Ch), Back and lumbar pain (O), Stiffness
in dorsal spine (NVN)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,K,FCA), Seizures (Sh,NVN), Convulsions
with fever, divagation & visions (Ch), Clonic spasm (FCA),
Infantile epilepsy (Ch,NVN), Infantile convulsions (CYM,Sh)
Furuncles
Furuncles (Ess,CAM), Clove sores (FCA), Ding boil (CYM),
Abscess (Ch), Cold abscess (Ch)
Febrile diseases
Fever (K,CYM), Body fever with raving (FCA), Fever with
divagation; sees ghosts (Ch)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (CYM,Sh), Convulsions after high fever in
children (K), Infantile epilepsy (Ch,NVN)
Pulmonary tuberculosis
(xu lao)
Pulmonary tuberculosis (Sh,Ch,NVN,CYM), Vacuity taxation (xu
lao) cough (FCA), Wheezing cough associated with a
consumptive condition (Sh)
Mental disorders
Mental diseases (Sh), Psychopathy (CYM), Hysteria (Sh),
Madness (NVN), Neuraesthenia (Ch), Aesthenia (NVN), Madness;
patient "short in every sense" (court en tous sens) (Ch), Homicidal
tendencies (Ch)
Post-apoplectic aphasia
Aphasia due to apoplexy (Sh), Wind-strike with inability to
speak (FCA)
Other indications
Night fright (CYM), Infantile malnutrition (CYM), Diarrhoea (K),
Common cold (CYM), Gastric cancer (CYM), Chest & back pain
(Sh) , Diseases of central nervous system (O), Heat in chest
(FCA), Upper portal bleeding (FCA)
213
GV 14
DAZHUI
GREAT VERTEBRA
LOCATION
Between the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra and the
lst thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the shoulder
CHARACTERISTICS
Relieves Exterior conditions & opens the Yang Qi
Clears Heat & reduces fever
Clears the Heart & calms the Shen
Regulates the Yang meridians
Clears Heat from the Lungs
INDICATIONS
Cough
Cough (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,FCA), Bronchitis (Sh,K), Whooping
cough (NVN), Pulmonary emphysema (Sh,CYM)
Stiff neck
Neck stiffness (J,FCA), Nape of neck & head stiff & painful (J),
Neck rigidity (Ess), Neck pain & rigidity (CAM), Torticollis
(Ch), Spasm of neck muscles (K), Stiffness of cervical spine
(NVN), Contracture of neck muscles (CYM)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,K,O,FCA), Seizures (Sh)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (CYM), Acute & chronic infantile fright
wind (FCA)
Malaria
Malaria (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,NVN,Ch,O,FCA), Chills &
(NVN,Sh,FCA), Tidal fevers (Sh), Intermittent fever (K)
Febrile diseases
Febrile diseases (J,Ess,CAM), Acute febrile diseases (K), Fever
(Sh,O), Heat disease (re bing) (FCA)
Pulmonary tuberculosis
(xu lao)
(bone steaming fever)
Pulmonary tuberculosis (Sh,CYM,NVN), 5 types of tuberculosis
(Ch), Five taxations & Seven forms of damage (FCA),
Tuberculosis due to Wind (Ch), Wind taxation (FCA); Steaming
bone tidal fever (FCA), Bone-steaming fever night sweats (J),
Hot sensations in bones with recurrent fever (associated with Yin
Deficiency conditions) (Sh), Afternoon fever (Ess,CAM)
Asthma
Asthma (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,O), Dyspnoea (FCA), Qi fullness &
dyspnoea (FCA), Fullness in Lungs (Ch)
Chest & rib fullness
Fullness of chest & ribs (Ch), Fullness in Lungs (Ch), Qi fullness
& dyspnoea (FCA), Constricted feeling in chest and soreness in
ribs (Sh), Pulmonary distension & pain in lateral costal region
(FCA)
Stiff back
Stiffness of back (Ess,CAM), Tension & stiffness of the spinal
column (FCA), Pain & stiffness in loins and back (K), Spasm of
back & arm (Ch)
fever
214
GV 14
DAZHUI
GREAT VERTEBRA
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Common cold
Common cold (Ess,CAM,CYM,FCA),
Cold Injury (shang han)
Cold-induced diseases (Sh), Vexation & retching in cold damage
[shang han] with pronounced fever (FCA)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (CYM,NVN)
Tonsillitis (throat bi)
Congested throat (Sh), Throat bi (FCA)
Jaundice
Jaundice (CYM), Hepatitis (Sh)
Lack of energy/ aesthenia
Lack of energy, aesthenia (NVN,Ch), Aesthenia with lack of
energy; does not want to speak; sometimes vomiting & sensation
of energy rising to the upper part of body (Ch)
Other indications
Depression (O), Heat stroke (Sh), Psychosis (Sh), Hysteria (Ch),
Headache (NVN), Blood diseases (Sh), Eczema (Sh), Hemiplegia
(Sh), Pain in back of shoulder (Sh), 7 types of contusion (Ch),
Teeth of upper jaw especially the incisors are always very dry
(Ch), Vacuity perspiration (FCA), Osseous tuberculosis with
Yang symptoms & dryness of upper incisors (Ch), Diseases of
head, neck and throat (O)
215
GV 15
YAMEN
MUTE DOOR
LOCATION
Between the spinous processes of the lst & 2nd cervical
vertebrae, in the depression 0.5 cun within the hairline at the
midpont of the nape and 0.5 cun below Fengfu (GV 16)
CHARACTERISTICS
Clears the orifices (senses) and the consciousness
One of the Nine Needles to Return Yang: from the Ming
Dynasty Song of Nine Needles to Return Yang in Zhen Jiu Ju
Ying by Gao Wu (1529)
Point of intersection of Governing Vessel & Yangweimai
NB: Needling this point at the incorrect angle or depth is
extremely dangerous.
INDICATIONS
Aphasia
Aphasia (K), Sudden loss of voice (J), Aphasia - Sudden loss of
speech (mutism); stiffness & swelling of tongue; swelling of
sublingual region (NVN), Speech disturbance (O), Stiffness of
the tongue & aphasia (CAM), Stiffness of tongue preventing
speech; tongue swollen; sublingual region swollen, giving the
impression of a . second tongue" (Ch), Stiffness of tongue &
post-apoplexy aphasia (Ess), Wind-strike with stiffness of tongue
with loss of speech (FCA), Stiff tongue inhibiting speech (Sh),
Sluggish tongue with loss of speech (FCA), Sudden mutism due
to Wind (Ch), Deaf-mutism (Sh,CAM,CYM,K), Paralysis of
lingual muscles (CYM), Paralysis of suprahyoid muscle (K),
Flaccid tongue & inability to speak (Sh), Tongue paralysis (K)
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden loss of voice (J,FCA), Aphonia - Sudden hoarseness of
voice (Ess,CAM), Pharyngitis (CYM)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ess,CAM,Ch,K.FCA), Seizures (Sh), Convulsions
(Sh), Convulsions, back arched (Ch,NVN), Clonic spasm (FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (dian kuang)
(FCA), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM), Madness (Ch,K), Insanity
(dian ji) (Sh), Hysteria (Sh)
Windstroke (zhong feng)
Windstroke (J), Wind-strike (FCA), Apoplexy (Sh,CAM,NVN),
Unconsciousness due to cerebral haemorrhage (CYM), Windstrike with stiffness of tongue with loss of speech (FCA),
Stiff neck
Neck stiffness (Sh,Ch,FCA), Stiffness of cervical spine (NVN),
Neck rigidity (CAM), Meningitis (CYM,K)
Meningitis
Meningitis (CYM,K)
216
GV 15
YAMEN
MUTE DOOR
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Headache
Headache (Sh,CYM), Occipital headache (Sh,CAM,FCA),
Heaviness of head (Ch,NVN), Headache due to Wind (NVN) ,
Meningitis (CYM,K)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA), Incessant epistaxis (Ch)
Other indications
Hemiplegia (K), Stiffness of vertebral column (NVN), Cerebral
paralysis (Sh), Incomplete maturation of brain (Sh), Dizziness
(FCA), Deathlike inversion (FCA), Large scrofulous lumps
(FCA), Phlegm nodules (FCA), Hysteria (Sh), No sweating
despite Yang symptoms (Ch), All fullnesses due to Yang
(Ch,NVN)
217
GV 16
FENGFU
WIND MANSION
LOCATION
Directly below the external occipital protruberance in the 1.0 cun
depression between the bilateral origins of the trapezium muscle,
within the hairline
CHARACTERISTICS
6th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guizhen (Ghost Pillow)
Eliminates Wind & Cold
Clears the Shen
INDICATIONS
Wind-stroke (zhong feng)
with aphasia
Wind-stroke with aphasia (J,Ch), Wind-strike with loss of speech
(FCA), Post-apoplexy aphasia (Ess,CAM), Cerebral haemorrhage
(CYM), Apoplexy (NVN,Ch), Stroke (Sh,O), Stiffness of tongue
preventing speech (NVN), Tongue relaxed, cannot speak (Ch),
Suddenly mute (Ch)
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,Ch,O,FCA), Nervous headache
(K), All disorders of the head (NVN,Ch), Headache with aversion
to cold (FCA), Head wind and dizziness (FCA)
Stiff neck
Neck stiffness (J,Sh,NVN,FCA), Neck rigidity (Ess,CAM),
Neuralgia of the neck (K), Paralysis of nape of neck (CYM),
Rigor of entire body (CYM)
Visual dizziness
Visual dizziness (FCA), Eye-dizziness (J), Vertigo (CYM,K),
Blurring of vision (Ess,CAM), Head wind and dizziness (FCA)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,Ch,FCA)
Sore throat
Sore throat (CAM,Ch), Sore swollen throat (FCA), Pharynx &
larynx swollen & painful (J), Throat swollen & painful (Ch),
Laryngitis (CYM)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (J,Ch), Rigor of entire body (CYM)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal [dian kuang]
(FCA), Mental illness (Sh,O), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM),
Schizophrenia (K), Madness due Shanghan (Cold Injury) (NVN),
Patient "short in every sense" (court en tous sens) ie: short
memory, poverty of thought: wants to suicide (Ch), Running
amok (FCA), Fear (Ch)
218
GV 16
FENGFU
WIND MANSION
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,NVN,FCA)
Common cold
Common cold (Sh,CYM,O), Wind-Cold exterior patterns (FCA),
Influenza (K), Fear of cold, chills with abundant sweating &
sensation of heavy body (Ch)
Numbness of limbs
Numbness of limbs (Sh), Loss of sensation in the legs (FCA)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Ch,FCA)
Other indications
Hypertension (O), All disorders of head (NVN,Ch), Rigor of
entire body (CYM), Beriberi (CYM), Fevers (CYM), Fear (Ch),
Toothache (Ch)
219
GV 20
BAIHUI
HUNDRED MEETINGS
LOCATION
At the vertex of the head in a depression in the midline of the the
cranium on the line which joins the tip of one ear to the other.
This point is 7 cun above the posterior hairline, and 5 cun above
anterior hairline
CHARACTERISTICS
Clears the orifices (senses) & Calms the Shen
Extinguishes Liver Wind
Subdues Rising Liver Yang
Raises Sinking Central Qi (treats prolapses)
INDICATIONS
Headache/ vertex headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,K,O,FCA), Headaches with
sensation of "heavy brain" (Ch), Headache due to Wind with
sensation of very heavy head (NVN), Wind dizziness & heavyheadedness (FCA), Vertex headache (FCA), Pain at the vertex
(Sh), Nervous headache (K)
Visual dizziness
Visual dizziness (FCA), Eye-dizziness (J,Ch), Vertigo
(CAM,CYM), Dizziness (Ess,Sh,O), Blurring of vision (Ess),
Wind dizziness & heavy-headedness (FCA)
Nasal obstruction
Nasal
obstruction
(J,Ess,CAM,CYM,Ch,NVN,O),
congestion (Sh,FCA), Rhinitis (K)
Tinnitus/ deafness
Tinnitus
(J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,K,O,FCA),
(CYM,Sh,FCA)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (dian kuang)
(FCA), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM), Madness (kuang ji) (Sh)
Wind-stroke (zhong feng)
Wind-stroke with aphasia (J,CAM,Ch), Wind-strike (FCA),
Apoplexy (Ess,NVN), Stroke (Sh), Sudden apoplexy (Ch),
Paralysis of lingual muscles due to cerebral haemorrhage (CYM),
Brain haemorrhage (O), Cerebral hyperaemia (K)
Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,Ch,NVN,O,FCA), Haemorrhoids
with rectal prolapse (CYM), Rectal prolapse in children (Ch)
Uterine prolapse/
vaginal prolapse
Uterine prolapse (J,CAM,Sh), Uterus "augmented in volume"
(Ch), Vaginal protrusion (FCA)
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (Sh,K,O,Ch,FCA), Haemorrhoids with rectal
prolapse (CYM)
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia (Sh,NVN,Ch,FCA)
Loss of memory
Loss of memory (Ch,NVN), Impaired memory (FCA)
Nasal
Deafness
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BAIHUI
HUNDRED MEETINGS
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Trismus
Lockjaw (CYM,Sh), Clenched jaws (FCA), Epilepsy with trismus
(Ch), Tetany (FCA)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (CYM,K,O,FCA), Epilepsy with trismus; speech
difficulty; body arched backwards; fear and groaning. "bleats
like a sheep", speech raving and incoherent; hypersalivation,
Seizures (Sh), Infantile epilepsy (CYM)
Loss of consciousness
Coma (CAM), Shock (Sh), Deathlike inversion (FCA)
Anaemia
Anaemia (Ch,K), Cerebral anaemia (Ch,K)
Irritability/ vexation
(xin fan)
"Heart malaise" (xin fan) (Ch), Vexation & oppression in the
heart (FCA)
Fear
Fear (Ch), Trembling with fear (NVN), Neurosis (O), Fright
palpitations (FCA)
Palpitations
Palpitations (Ch), Fright palpitations (FCA)
Hypertension
Hypertension (Sh,O)
Loss of taste
Loss of sense of taste (Ch,FCA)
Other indications
Blindness (FCA), Constipation (K), Insomnia (Sh), Neurosis (O),
Aesthenia (Ch), "One hundred diseases" (All sorts of diseases)
(Ch), Scatterbrained (Ch), Distracted (Ch), Debility of the
nervous system (Ch), Epistaxis (Ch), Sore throat (Ch), Vomiting
glairy mucus (Ch), Vomiting with abundant sweating (Ch),
Dysentery (Ch), Chronic diarrhoea (Ch), Four limbs icy (Ch),
Wind symptoms in women before or after childbirth (Ch)
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SHANGXING
UPPER STAR
LOCATION
On the midline of the cranium, 1.0 cun behind the anterior
hairline
CHARACTERISTICS
10th of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guitang (Ghost Hall)
Specific point for nose and eyes
Dispels Wind and clears the vision
Clears Heat and stops bleeding (nosebleed)
INDICATIONS
Headache
Headache (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,K,O,FCA), Forehead neuralgia (CYM),
Neuralgia of the frontal cranium (K), Supraorbital neuralgia (O),
Severe headache (Sh), Headache due to Wind (NVN), Head
Wind (FCA), Wind in the head (Ch), Wind & pain in the head
which is swollen (Ch)
Eye pain
Eye pain (J,Ch,NVN,FCA), Ophthalmalgia (Ess,CAM), Sore eyes
(Sh), Keratitis (Sh,CYM,K), Inflammation of eyeball (CYM)
Nasosinusitis/ rhinitis
Nasosinusitis (J), Blocked nose (CYM,NVN) Deep source nasal
congestion (bi yuan) (FCA), Rhinitis (Sh,CYM,K,O),
Rhinorrhoea (CAM), Nose blocked with inflammation of
turbinate bones (Ch), Coryza (Ch)
Epistaxis
Epistaxis (J,Ess,CAM,Sh,CYM,NVN,FCA),
bleeding incessantly (Ch)
Febrile diseases/ malaria
Febrile diseases (J), Febrile diseases in which there is no sweating
(Sh,Ch), Absence of sweating in heat diseases (FCA), Fever (O),
Coryza (Ch), Intermittent fever (CYM), Malaria (J), Malaria with
chills during crisis (Ch)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis (dian kuang) (J), Mania & withdrawal (dian kuang)
(FCA), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM,O)
Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps (Sh,CYM,NVN,Ch,FCA), Extra tissue in nose (Sh)
Swelling of face & head
Vacuity swelling of head & face (FCA), Facial oedema (Sh),
Wind & pain in head which is swollen (Ch), Swollen scalp
(CYM)
Myopia
Myopia (Sh), Near-sightedness (FCA), Cannot see at a distance
(Ch)
Eye inflammation
Keratitis (Sh,CYM,K), Veil before the eyes (Ch), Inflammation
of eyeball (CYM)
Red face
Ruddy face (Ch), Facial blood congestion (CYM)
Mouth
&
nose
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SHANGXING
UPPER STAR
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (K), Seizures (Sh)
Other indications
Visual dizziness (FCA), Loss of smell (FCA), Coryza (Ch)
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RENZHONG
MAN CENTRE
(PHILTRUM)
or SHUIGOU
WATER MERIDIAN
LOCATION
At the midpoint of the nasal philtrum midline
CHARACTERISTICS
1st of Sun Simiao’s 13 Ghost Points for the treatment of
psychosis and epilepsy. Also known as Guigong (Ghost Palace)
Promotes resuscitation (Opens the orifices and Clears the Shen)
For coma state Renzhong is great
(Variant additional verse to Four Dominant Points Song)
Acupressure with thumb nail for coma was described in Zhou
Hou Bei Ji Fang (Emergency Prescriptions to Keep Up Your
Sleeeve) by Ge Hong (~341 AD)
Benefits the lumbar spine (particularly for restricted flexion)
Eliminates Internal Wind
Clears Internal Heat
INDICATIONS
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis (J,Ess,NVN,Ch), Facial nerve paralysis (K,O),
Trigeminal nerve paralysis (K), Mouth & eyes awry
(CAM,Sh,K), Spasms & paralysis of buccal and extraoccular
muscles (CYM), Spasms of muscles of region of the mouth &
eyes (Sh), Trismus with apoplexy, deviation of mouth (Ch),
Hemiplegia (K)
Facial oedema
Facial swelling (J,Ess,Sh,NVN,FCA), Puffiness of the face
(CAM), Facial swelling without oedema with lip tremor (Ch)
Psychosis (dian kuang)
Psychosis [dian kuang] (J,Sh), Mania & withdrawal [dian
kuang] (FCA), Mental disorders (Ess,CAM), Madness (NVN),
Schizophrenia (K), Seizures & insanity [dian ji](Sh), Epilepsy
with madness during crisis, patient laughs or cries (Ch), Patient
believes himself to be hit by blows from ghosts (Ch)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
(J,Ess,CAM,NVN,K,O,FCA),
Seizures
(Sh),
Convulsions (Sh), Seizures & insanity (Dianji) (Sh), Epilepsy
with madness during crisis. patient laughs or cries (Ch)
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RENZHONG
MAN CENTRE
INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Coma/ syncope
Coma (J,CAM,Sh,K), Wind-stroke coma (J), Syncope (K),
Fainting (O), Stupor (FCA), Apoplexy-faint (CAM),
Unconsciousness (Sh,FCA), Shock (Sh,CYM,K), Inversion
counterflow [jue ni] (FCA), Apoplexy (NVN), Cerebral
haemorrhage (CYM), Cerebral hyperaemia (K), Heat exhaustion
(Sh)
Infantile convulsions
Infantile convulsions (J,Ess,CAM,CYM,K), Infantile fright wind
(FCA)
Low back pain/ stiffness
Lumbar pain (O), Stiffness & pain of lower back (J,Ess,CAM),
Pain & stiffnes of lumbar spinal column (FCA), Stiffness & pain
of vertebral column after exercise (Ch), Acute lower back sprain
(Sh), Spasms of lumbar muscles (CYM), Rigor of back muscles
(CYM), Deviations of vertebral column (Ch), Inability to stand
erect (FCA)
Trismus/
Apoplectic trismus
Trismus (J,Ess,CAM,K,NVN), Clenched jaws (FCA), Spasms of
muscles in region of mouth & eyes (Sh), Wind-strike with
clenched jaws (FCA), Apoplectic lockjaw (Sh), Trismus with
apoplexy, deviation of mouth (Ch), Spasms & paralysis of
buccal and extraoccular muscles (CYM)
Diabetes (xiao ke)/ Thirst
Diabetes (CYM), Thirst (Diabetes) (NVN), Abundant thirst, the
more the patient drinks the more thirsty he becomes (diabetes)
(Ch), Emaciation & thirst, even after drinking (Sh), Wasting
thirst [xiao ke](FCA), Thirst with dyspnoea (Ch)
Jaundice
Jaundice (Sh,CYM,Ch)
Oedema
Oedema (Sh,CYM)
Bad breath
Bad breath (CYM), Halitosis (Sh)
Lip tremor
Lip tremor (Sh), Trembling lips (FCA)
Pain in heart & abdomen
Twisting pain in the vicinity of the heart & abdomen (Sh),
Gripping pain in the heart & abdomen (FCA)
Other indications
Torpor due to fright (CYM), Hysteria (Sh), Aphasia (NVN),
Plague (Ch), Motion sickness (Sh), Nose diseases (Sh),
Trigeminal neuralgia (K), Hemiplegia (K), Red, itchy, painful
eye wind (FCA), Clear, runny snivel (FCA), Loss of smell
(FCA), Water swelling [shui zhong - ascites](FCA), Headache
(FCA), Qi surging into the heart & chest (FCA)
Acupuncture Point Dynamics Vol. II
“A compendium for acupuncture point specificity, and clinical excellence rather than a manual for learning point
location and function. The summaries represent a lifetime of analytics, and critical appraisal. This book is a must
have for all acupuncturists keen to develop and implement high-quality acupuncture services for their patients.”
—Lianne Aquilina MSc, BSc Hons, MBAcC, DipAyt, Acupuncturist, Researcher for British Acupuncture
Council, Trustee for Research Council for Complementary Medicine, Guest Lecturer at City College of
Acupuncture, London, Supervisor for MSc Research at Northern College of Acupuncture, York
“A pitfall of learning acupuncture is an unspoken fallacy in which we often regard points as kinds of “buttons”
that perform reliable functions when needled. Combining his twin passions for history and research,
Dr. McDonald clarifies the relationship between traditional point indications and functions, and identifies the
danger of taking point functions out of context (i.e. without reference to the traditional indications). By
meticulously analyzing how many texts agree on specific indications, he provides a “weighting” to indicate the
strength of evidence for each indication for each point. Ultimately, this approach indicates how confident we
can be that a point will treat a specific indication, and provides valuable clinical context to help acupuncturists
achieve better and more reliable results.”
—Phil Settels L.Ac. Dean of Academics, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
“First of all, I need to mention that Dr John McDonald is a great professional and an important representative
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analysis of the indications described in the main contemporary reference texts in our field. In short, I highly
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—Dr Reginaldo Filho PhD, President of Brazilian College of Chinese Medicine (EBRAMEC)
Author of ‘Método de Três Agulhas’ and ‘Acupunctura Abdominal’