Single Point Functions
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Single Points Document Key: Point Name Big Picture: CAM Location: CAM Functions: Deadman RX Function: CAM and Maciocia Combine with: CAM and Maciocia IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE LUNG CHANNEL LU1 LU5 LU6 LU7 LU9 Big Picture: Front Mu of LU Location: laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU2), at the level of the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline Functions: disseminates and descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing, transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages, descends Stomach Qi RX Function: regulates Lung Qi for cough, phlegm, Combine with: + LU7 for cough with Phlegm and/or excess in the chest, stops pain Big Picture: He-Sea Location: on the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii; This point is located when the elbow is slightly flexed Functions: clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious Qi, regulates the water passages, activates the channel, relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain RX Function: Phlegm Heat in the Lungs or Phlegm in Combine with: + Ding Chuan Wan, ST40 the Lungs Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining Taiyuan (LU9) and Chize (LU5), 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist Functions: disseminates and descends Lung Qi, clears heat and moistens the Lung, clears heat and stops bleeding, moderates acute conditions RX Function: cough with blood (hemoptysis) Combine with: + UB17 Big Picture: Luo-Connecting, Exit, Command point of the neck and head, Eight Confluent Location: superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradial muscle and the tendon of long abductor muscle of the thumb Functions: releases the exterior and expels wind, promotes the descending function of the Lung, pacifies wind and phlegm, benefits the head and nape, opens and regulates the Conception vessel, regulates the water passages, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: Wind Cold, Lung Yin Deficiency, Yang Combine with: +KD6 for Yin; Edema, coupled point to open the Ren for Yin + LI4, LI6, SP9, UB39 for Yang Edema; + LI4, Deficiency, Move Qi in the chest DU16, GB20 for Wind Cold, + LU7 to move Qi in the chest for HT Vessel Obstruction Big Picture: Yuan-Source, Influential of the Vessels, Shu-Stream Location: at the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery Functions: tonifies the LU and transforms phlegm, promotes the descending function of the LU, regulates and harmonises the one hundred vessels, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: tonifies the Lungs and Heart, benefits the Combine with: +UB13 for chronic bronchitis vessels, treats chronic cough LU10 LU11 Big Picture: Ying-Spring Location: On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin (i.e. the junction of the dorsum and palm of the hand) Functions: benefits the throat, clears Lung heat, descends rebellious Qi, harmonises the Stomach and Heart RX Function: clears Lung Heat Combine with: + LI11 Big Picture: Jing-Well, Ghost point Location: on the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail Functions: revives consciousness, clears heat and benefits the throat RX Function: Heat in the Lungs, Wind Heat, good for Combine with: + Ren 22 for sore throat, loss asthma, sore throat and loss of voice (bleeding of voice and asthma technique) and mental disorders IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE LARGE INTESTINE CHANNEL LI4 LI6 LI11 LI20 Big Picture: Yuan-Source, Command point of face, Entry Location: on the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side Functions: regulates the defensive Qi and adjusts sweating, expels wind and releases the exterior, regulates the face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears; activates the channel and alleviates pain, induces labor, restores the Yang RX Function: clears exterior and interior wind, stops Combine with: +LV3 to open the 4 gates, + pain, command point of the face, clears the nose, LU7, UB12, DU16, GB20 for Wind Cold, + contra-indicated for pregnancy LU10, LU11, LI11, SJ5 for Wind Heat, +LI20, Bitong for nasal congestion Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: with the elbow flexed and the radial side of arm upward, the point is on the line joining Yangxi (LI5) and Quchi (LI11), 3 cun above the crease of the wrist Functions: expels wind and clears heat, opens and regulates the water passages RX Function: Wind Water Invasion (Yang Edema) Combine with: +LU7, LI4, SP9, UB39 Big Picture: He-Sea Location: when the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between Chize (LU5) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus Functions: clears heat, cools the blood, eliminates wind, drains damp and alleviates itching, regulates Qi and blood, activates the channel and alleviates pain. RX Function: Organ Heat, Wind Heat, Blood Heat, Toxic Combine with: + Ying-Spring to clear Heat Heat, Deficiency Heat (excess or deficiency) in the channel ; + LI4 to clear Wind Heat; +SP10, UB40 to clear Blood Heat skin rashes and skin issues Big Picture: Exit Location: in the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi Functions: opens the nasal passages, expels wind and clears heat RX Function: Open nasal passages Combine with: + Bitong, DU23 and LI4 IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE STOMACH CHANNEL ST4 ST6 ST8 ST18 ST19 ST21 ST22 Big Picture: N/A Location: lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil Functions: eliminates wind from the face, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, facial Combine with: + ST6 (threading technique), paralysis LI4, ST44 Big Picture: N/A Location: one finger-breadth (middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where m. masseter is prominent when the teeth are clenched, and depressive when it is pressed Functions: eliminates wind and benefits the jaw and teeth, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, facial Combine with: + ST4 (threading technique), paralysis LI4, ST44 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the lateral side of the head, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head Functions: eliminates wind and alleviates pain, benefits the eyes RX Function: Yangming headaches, dizziness due to Combine with: +ST44, LI4 for Yangming Phlegm headache, +ST40 for dizziness Big Picture: N/A Location: on the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline Functions: benefits the breasts and reduces swelling, unbinds the chest and alleviates cough and wheezing RX Function: mastitis, insufficient lactation, preCombine with: +Ren17, SI1, ST18 for menstrual breast swelling, breast lumps insufficient lactation, +Ren17, SI1, ST18, GB21 for mastitis, +LV3, LV14 for premenstrual breast swelling Big Picture: N/A Location: 6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Juque (CV14) Functions: harmonises the middle jiao and lowers rebellion, descends Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing RX Function: descends and regulates ST Qi, supporting Combine with: + Ren12, ST21 point for Ren12 Big Picture: N/A Location: 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongwan (CV12) Functions: regulates Qi and alleviates pain, harmonises the middle jiao and transforms stagnation, raises the Qi and stops diarrhea RX Function: descends and regulates ST Qi, supporting Combine with: + Ren12, ST19 to descend ST point for Ren12, lifts the abdomen for abdominal Qi, +ST36, CV6, DU20 for prolapse prolapse Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Jianli (Ren11) Functions: regulates Qi and alleviates pain, regulates the intestines and benefits urination RX Function: Resolves Damp in the Middle Jiao Combine with: + Ren11 and Ren9 ST25 Big Picture: Front-Mu of LI Location: 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus Functions: regulates the intestines, regulates the Spleen and Stomach, resolves dampness and dampheat, regulates Qi and blood and eliminates stagnation RX Function: abdominal distension, constipation and Combine with: + Ren12, ST36, ST37 for diarrhea abdominal distension, +SJ6, KD6, ST25, UB25 +constipation, +ST36 for diarrhea ST27 Big Picture: N/A Location: 2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shimen (CV5) Functions: benefits the Kidneys and firms essence, regulates Qi and promotes urination RX Function: regulates Qi in the lower jiao for Qi Combine with: + ST29 stagnation issues, stops pain and expels cold ST28 Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Guanyuan (CV4) Functions: regulates the lower jiao and dispels stagnation, benefits the Bladder and the uterus RX Function: regulates fluids in the lower jiao for water Combine with: +Ren9, SJ4, UB22, UB39 accumulation and menstrual disorders ST29 Big Picture: N/A Location: 4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongji (CV3) Functions: warms the lower jiao, regulates menstruation and benefits the genital region RX Function: regulates blood in the lower jiao for blood Combine with: +ST27 stasis issues ST34 ST36 ST37 Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: when the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella Functions: activates the channel and alleviates pain, harmonises the Stomach and alleviates pain, moderates acute conditions RX Function: all types of pain issues in the ST Channel Combine with: + SP4 for cold accumulation, especially cold +ST40 to move ST Qi in cases of Qi stagnation Big Picture: He-Sea, Horary, point of Sea of Food, Command point of abdomen Location: 3 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia Functions: harmonises the Stomach, fortifies the Spleen and resolves dampness, supports the correct Qi and fosters the original Qi, tonifies Qi and nourishes blood and Yin, clears fire and calms the spirit, activates the channel and alleviates pain, revives the Yang and restores consciousness RX Function: tonify Qi and Blood, regulate Middle Jiao Combine with: + Ren12, PC6 for epigastric Qi, command of the Fu organs, can treat excess and issues, + Ren12 for abdominal issues, + GB39 deficiency conditions and heat or cold syndromes to prevent wind stroke, + UB12 to build immunity Big Picture: Lower He-Sea of LI, point of Sea of Blood Location: 6 cun below Dubi (ST35), and one finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia Functions: regulates the intestines and transforms stagnation, clears damp-heat and alleviates diarrhea and dysenteric disorder, regulates the Spleen and Stomach, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: regulates LI Qi for all LI excess disorders Combine with: ST39 ST40 ST44 Big Picture: Lower He-Sea of SI, point of Sea of Blood Location: 9 cun below Dubi (ST35) and one finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia Functions: moves Small Intestine Qi and transforms stagnation, regulates and harmonises the intestines and clears damp-heat, activates the channel alleviates pain RX Function: regulate SI Qi for all SI disorders, excess Combine with: or deficiency Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: 8 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to Tiaokou (ST38) about two fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior border of the tibia Functions: transforms phlegm and dampness, benefits the chest, clears phlegm from the Lung and alleviates cough and wheezing, clears phlegm from the Heart and calms the spirit, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: for all types of phlegm issues, visible or Combine with: + ST21 or ST19, KD21 to invisible, descend ST Qi to calm Mind, move ST Qi descend ST Qi, +ST34 to move ST Qi in cases Stagnation of ST Qi Stagnation Big Picture: Ying-Spring Location: proximal to the web margin between the second and third toes, in the depression distal and lateral to the second metatarsodigital joint Functions: clears heat from the Stomach channel and alleviates pain, harmonises the intestines and clears damp-heat, calms the spirit RX Function: clears heat in the Yangming channel, Combine with: + LI4 for facial issues, + LI11 treats Yangming headaches, helps with Trigeminal to clear heat Nueralgia, and facial paralysis Important Points of the Spleen Channel SP1 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 SP8 Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: on the medial side of the great toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail Functions: stops bleeding, regulates the Spleen, unbinds the chest, calms the Heart and spirit and restores consciousness RX Function: irregular menstrual bleeding, calm mind Combine with: + UB17, SP10 for menstrual for sleep disorders bleeding, +HT7, SP6, Anmian for sleep Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source, Horary Location: proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin Functions: tonifies the Spleen and resolves dampness and damp-heat, harmonises the Spleen and Stomach, regulates Qi RX Function: tonify SP and strengthen its functions Combine with: + ST36 Big Picture: Luo-Connecting, Eight Confluent Location: in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin Functions: fortifies the Spleen and harmonises the middle jiao, regulates Qi and resolves dampness, calms the spirit, benefits the Heart and chest, regulates the Penetrating vessel RX Function: clear the 5 stagnations from the middle Combine with: +PC6 to regulate and tonify jiao (Cold, Qi Stag, Blood Stasis, Damp/Phelgm and blood Food Stagnation. NO HEAT), stop uterine bleeding, tonify blood by opening the Chong Big Picture: Jing-River Location: in the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus Functions: fortifies the Spleen and resolves dampness, benefits the sinews and bones, calms the spirit RX Function: Used as a local point for edema on the Combine with: + GB41 foot Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia Functions: tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, resolves dampness, harmonizes the Liver and tonifies the Kidneys, regulates menstruation and induces labor, harmonizes the lower jiao, regulates urination and benefits the genitals, calms the spirit, invigorates blood, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: nourishes whole body Yin, soothe LV Qi Combine with: +KD6 and or Ren4 to tonify stagnation and remove SP Damp, crossing point of the whole body Yin, +SP9 to remove Damp, +SJ6 3 leg yin channels, good for tonifying fluids, regulates to tonify fluids fluids Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: 3 cun below Yinlingquan (SP9), on the line connecting Yinlingquan (SP9) and the medial malleolus Functions: regulates menstruation and invigorates blood, harmonises the Spleen and resolves dampness, moderates acute conditions RX Function: menstrual pain due to dysmenorrhea Combine with: +UB32 Big Picture: He-Sea Location: on the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression posterior and SP9 SP10 SP15 SP21 inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia Functions: regulates the Spleen and resolves dampness, opens and moves the water passages, benefits the lower jiao RX Function: Resolve Damp, regulate water for water Combine with: +Ren12: to resolve damp metabolism problems such as edema, urinary and tonify the middle jiao, +UB22, SJ4, Ren9: disturbance, etc to regulate water Big Picture: N/A Location: when the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of m. quadriceps femoris Functions: invigorates the blood and dispels stasis, cools blood, harmonises menstruation, benefits the skin RX Function: move and cool blood Combine with: +UB17 Big Picture: N/A Location: 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to m. rectus abdominis Functions: moves Qi and regulates the intestines RX Function: local point for abdominal distension, pain Combine with: +ST25, LV3 for Liver from LV overacting on SP Overacting on SP Big Picture: Major Luo-Connecting of SP Location: on the lateral side of the chest and on the middle axillary line, in the 6 th intercostal space Functions: regulates Qi and blood and firms the sinews and joints, unbinds the chest and benefits the lateral costal region RX Function: all over aches and pain without an Combine with: underlying cause. General muscle pain IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE HEART CHANNEL HT5 HT6 HT7 HT8 HT9 Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: when the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist Functions: calms the spirit, regulates Heart rhythm, benefits the tongue, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: nourish HT Qi, aphasia and other speech Combine with: + Du15, Ren22 for aphasia, issues, SI Heat +HT8, SI2, SI5 Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: when the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist Functions: regulates Heart blood, calms the spirit, moderates acute conditions, clears deficiency fire and alleviates night sweating RX Function: HT Yin and treats night sweats Combine with: +KD7 for night sweats Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source Location: at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris Functions: calms the spirit, regulates and tonifies the Heart RX Function: tonifies HT Blood and treats insomnia and Combine with: + SP6, Anmian for Insomnia, palpitations, calms spirit +Ren14, UB15, PC6 for palpitations Big Picture: Ying-Spring, Horary Location: when the palm faces upward, the point is between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones; when a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests Functions: clears heat from the Heart and Small Intestine, calms the spirit, regulates Heart Qi, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: clears HT Heat Combine with: +LI11 Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: on the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail Functions: revives consciousness, clears heat and benefits the tongue, eyes and throat, regulates Heart Qi and calms the spirit RX Function: clears HT Heat and opens Orifices for Combine with: +LI11 clears HT Heat Phlegm Misting the Mind IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE SMALL INTESTINE CHANNEL SI1 SI2 SI3 SI5 SI6 SI7 Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: on the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail Functions: clears heat and benefits the sensory orifices, revives consciousness, promotes lactation and benefits the breasts RX Function: increases milk flow, reduces breast Combine with: +Ren17, ST18 to increase abscesses or Mastitis lactation, +Ren17, ST18, GB21 for Mastitits Big Picture: Ying-Spring Location: when a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the crease in front of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the junction of the red and white skin Functions: clears wind-heat and reduces swelling, benefits the eyes, ears and throat, activates the channel and alleviates pain. RX Function: Clears SI Heat Combine with: +LI11, SI5, HT5, HT8 for SI Heat Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Eight Confluent Location: when a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease, proximal to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease and the junction of the red and white skin Functions: benefits the occiput, neck and back, activates the channel and alleviates pain, clears wind and heat and treats malaria, calms the spirit and treats epilepsy, clears heat and benefits the sensory orifices, regulates the Governing vessel RX Function: treats back problems, opens the DU, Combine with: +UB62 to open the DU and spinal issues, clears vertex headaches treat back pain, +UB67, DU20 for vertex headaches Big Picture: Jing-River Location: at the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone Functions: clears heat and reduces swelling, calms the spirit RX Function: Clears SI Heat Combine with: +LI11, SI2, HT5, HT8 for SI Heat Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: dorsal to the head of the ulna; when the palm faces the chest, the point is in the bony cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna Functions: activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the shoulder and arm, moderates acute conditions, benefits the eyes RX Function: treats geriatric eye diseases Combine with: +GB37 Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: on the line joining Yanggu (SI5) and Xiaohai (SI8), 5 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist Functions: clears heat and releases the exterior, calms the spirit, activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the finger joints RX Function: treats Torticolis when there is difficulty Combine with: + Lou Zhen rotating the neck SI19 Big Picture: N/A Location: anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression formed when the mouth is open Functions: benefits the ears, calms the spirit RX Function: crossing point for the SJ and SI channels, Combine with: treats deafness and tinnitus IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE UB CHANNEL UB1 UB10 UB11 UB12 UB13 UB14 Big Picture: N/A Location: in the depression slightly above the inner canthus Functions: benefits the eyes, expels wind and clears heat RX Function: treats insomnia and somnolence, crossing Combine with: +KD6 (tonify), UB62 (sedate) point for Yang Qiao, Yang Wei, SI and ST channels for somnolence, +UB62 (tonify), KD6 (sedate) for insomnia Big Picture: N/A Location: 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of m. trapezius Functions: regulates Qi and pacifies wind, benefits the head and sensory orifices, calms the spirit, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: occipital headaches Combine with: +UB60 Big Picture: Influential point of Bone Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the Taodao (GV13) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra Functions: benefits the bones and joints, expels pathogenic factors and firms the exterior, regulates the Lung Qi and alleviates cough RX Function: strengthens the bones, treats Bone bi, Combine with: +GB39 for bone issues late closing of fontanels, osteoporosis and chronic arthritis Big Picture: N/A Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the GV Meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra Functions: expels wind and releases the exterior, strengthens the defensive Qi and firms the exterior, disseminates and descends Lung Qi, benefits the nose. RX Function: crossing point for Du channel, releases Combine with: +LI4 for external wind, +ST36 wind, build immunity to build immunity Big Picture: Back-Shu of LU Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Shenzhu (GV12) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra Functions: tonifies Lung Qi and nourishes Lung Yin, descends and disseminates Lung Qi, clears heat from the Lung, releases the exterior RX Function: tonifies the Lungs, treats cough and Combine with: +UB13, UB43, Du12 asthma, treats chronic diseases Big Picture: Back-Shu of PC Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra Functions: spreads Liver Qi and unbinds the chest, regulates the Heart, regulates and descends Qi RX Function: treats PC Blood Deficiency Combine with: +PC6 UB15 UB17 UB18 UB19 UB20 UB21 UB22 Big Picture: Back-Shu of HT Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Shendao (GV11), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra Functions: tonifies and nourishes the Heart, regulates the Heart Qi, calms the spirit, unbinds the chest and resolves blood stasis, clears Heart fire RX Function: regulates the HT, stops palpitations, helps Combine with: +Ren14, PC6, HT7 for insomnia palpitations, +HT7, SP6, Anmian for insomnia Big Picture: Influential point of Blood Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Zhiyang (GV9), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra Functions: invigorates blood and dispels stasis, cools blood heat and stops bleeding, nourishes and harmonises the blood, harmonises the diaphragm and descends rebellious Qi RX Function: cools the blood, regulates blood and Combine with: +Ren12, ST36, PC6 for regulates the diaphragm hiccups, +SP10 to regulate and cool the blood Big Picture: Back-Shu of LV Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Jinsuo (GV8), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra Functions: spreads Liver Qi, regulates and nourishes Liver blood, pacifies wind, cools fire and clears damp-heat, benefits the eyes and sinews RX Function: tonifies LV Blood and treats Jaundice Combine with: +ST36, UB20 to tonify the blood, + SP9, ST36, UB19, DU9 for jaundice Big Picture: Back-Shu of GB Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Zhongshu (GV7) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra Functions: clears damp-heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder, clears pathogenic factors from the Shaoyang, tonifies and regulates Gall Bladder Qi, tonifies deficiency RX Function: treats GB excess conditions like Damp or Combine with: +UB20 for Yin Jaundice Damp Heat Big Picture: Back-Shu of SP Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Jizhong (GV6), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra Functions: tonifies Spleen Qi and Yang, resolves dampness, raises Spleen Qi and holds the blood, regulates and harmonises the Qi of the middle jiao RX Function: tonifes the SP, builds qi and blood, treats Combine with: +ST36 for deficiency diarrhea deficiency diarrhea Big Picture: Back-Shu of ST Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra Functions: regulates the Stomach and descends rebellion, harmonises the middle jiao RX Function: tonifies ST Qi and Yang Combine with: +ST36, Ren6, Ren12, Ren9 Big Picture: Back-Shu of SJ Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Xuanshu (GV5), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra Functions: moves and regulates the Sanjiao, regulates the Spleen and Stomach and resolves dampness, regulates the water passages and promotes urination, resolves masses RX Function: regulates water passages, promotes Combine with: +UB39, SJ4, SP9, SP6 water metabolism UB23 UB25 UB27 UB28 UB32 UB39 UB40 Big Picture: Back-Shu of KD Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Mingmen (GV4) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra Functions: tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies Yang, benefits essence, nourishes Kidney Yin, firms Kidney Qi, regulates the water passages and benefits urination, benefits and warms the uterus, benefits the ears and eyes, strengthens the lumbar region RX Function: tonifies KD yang, qi, essence and blood, Combine with: +UB40, Du3 for low back pain treats low back pain Big Picture: Back-Shu of LI Location: 1.5 cun lateral to Yaoyangguan (GV3), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra Functions: regulates the intestines, transforms stagnation and alleviates pain, strengthens the lumbar region and legs RX Function: clears heat and moves qi stagnation, Combine with: +SP15 to move qi stagnation, clears local cold +LI11, LI2, ST44 to clear heat, +UB26 for local cold stagnation leading to low back pain Big Picture: Back-Shu of SI Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen Functions: separates the pure from the turbid, regulates the intestines and Bladder, drains turbid dampness and clears damp-heat, regulates the Small Intestine Qi RX Function: warms SI Yang for SI Deficiency Cold Combine with: +Ren6 (moxa) Big Picture: Back-Shu of UB Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen Functions: regulates the Bladder, Clears damp-heat from the lower jiao, dispels stagnation and resolves masses, benefits the lumbar region and legs RX Function: treats excess and deficiency UB Combine with: +Ren3 conditions Big Picture: N/A Location: on the sacrum, medial and inferior to the posteriosuperior iliac spine, just at the second posterior sacral foramen Functions: regulates the lower jiao and facilitates urination and defecation, regulates menstruation and stops leukorrhea, benefits the lumbar region and legs RX Function: excess in the lower jiao, dysmenorrhea Combine with: due to blood stasis Big Picture: Lower He-Sea of SJ Location: lateral to Weizhong (BL40) on the medial border of the tendon of m. biceps femoris Functions: harmonises the Sanjiao and regulates urination, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: regulates water, improves water Combine with: +UB22, SJ4, Ren9, SP9 metabolism Big Picture: He-Sea Location: midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. biceps femoris and m. semitendinosus Functions: benefits the lumbar region and knees, activates the channel and alleviates pain, cools the blood, clears summer heat and stops vomiting and diarrhea, benefits the Bladder RX Function: low back pain, cools heat in the blood, Combine with: +UB23, Du3 for low back sunstroke point, treats skin conditions pain, +LI4, LI11, SP10 for skin diseases UB42 UB43 UB44 UB47 UB48 UB49 UB52 UB57 Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula Functions: tonifies and nourishes the Lung, soothes dyspnea and alleviates cough, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: strengthens the spirit aspect of PO Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula Functions: tonifies and nourishes the Lung, Heart, Kidneys, Spleen and Stomach, nourishes Yin and clears heat, calms the spirit, fosters the original Qi, resolves phlegm RX Function: treats chronic diseases such as TB Combine with: +Du12, UB13 Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to Shendao (GV11), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula Functions: unbinds the chest and regulates Qi, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: strengthens the spirit aspect of Shen Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to Jinsuo (GV8), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra Functions: spreads Liver Qi and relaxes the sinews, harmonises the Middle Jiao RX Function: strengthens the spirit aspect of Hun, Combine with: tonfies the GB for GB Qi Deficiency Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to Zhongshu (GV7), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra Functions: regulates the Gall Bladder and clears damp-heat, harmonises the Middle Jiao RX Function: treats jaundice due to Damp Cold in the Combine with: +UB20 Spleen Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to Jizhong (GV6), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra Functions: clears damp-heat, regulates the Spleen and Stomach RX Function: strengthens the spirit aspect of Yi Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to Mingmen (GV4), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra Functions: tonifies the Kidneys and benefits the essence, regulates urination, strengthens the lumbar region RX Function: treats infertility, strengthens the spirit Combine with: aspect of Zhi Big Picture: N/A Location: on the posterior midline of the leg, between Weizhong (BL40) and Kunlun (BL60) in a pointed depression formed below the gastrocnemius muscle belly when the leg is stretched or the heel is lifted Functions: relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the calf and heel, treats hemorrhoids RX Function: treats hemorrhoids UB58 UB60 UB62 UB63 UB66 UB67 Combine with: Big Picture: Luo Location: 7 cun directly above Kunlun (BL60) on the posterior border of fibula, about 1 cun lateral and inferior to Chengshan (BL57) Functions: harmonises the upper and lower, expels wind from Taiyang channel, treats hemmorrhoids, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: distal point for low back pain according to Combine with: Host Guest theory Big Picture: Jing-River Location: in the depression between the tip of the external malleolus and Achilles’ tendon Functions: clears heat and lowers Yang, pacifies wind and leads down excess, activates the entire Bladder channel and alleviates pain, relaxes the sinews and strengthens the lumbar spine, promotes labor RX Function: treats upper back pain especial Taiyang Combine with: +UB10 (occipital) headaches Big Picture: Eight Confluent Location: in the depression directly below the external malleolus Functions: pacifies interior wind and expels exterior wind, calms the spirit and treats epilepsy, benefits the head and eyes, opens and regulates the Yang Motility vessel, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: opens the Yang Qiao, treats somnolence, Combine with: +KD6 (tonify), UB62 (sedate) insomnia and daytime epilepsy, benefits the brain for insomnia, +UB62 (tonify), KD6 (sedate) for somnolence Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: on the lateral side of the foot, directly below the anterior border of the external malleolus, on the lower border of the cuboid bone Functions: pacifies wind, moderates acute conditions, relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: clears heat in the UB channel Combine with: +UB66 Big Picture: Ying-Spring, Horary Location: anterior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin Functions: clears the head, descends Lung and Stomach Qi RX Function: clears heat in the UB channel Combine with: +UB63 Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail Functions: expels wind and clears the head and eyes, turns the fetus and facilitates labor RX Function: treats Jueyin (vertex) headaches, moxa Combine with: +LV3, DU20 for Jueyin for breech babies headaches IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE KIDNEY CHANNEL KD1 KD2 KD3 KD5 KD6 KD7 Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: on the sole, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at the junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the line connecting the base of the 2nd and 3rd toes and the heel Functions: descends excess from the head, calms the spirit, revives consciousness and rescues Yang RX Function: excess above and deficiency below, Combine with: + DU20, DU26 for loss of restores consciousness consciousness Big Picture: Ying Spring Location: Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone Functions: clears deficiency heat, regulates the Kidneys, regulates the lower jiao RX Function: treats KD Deficiency Heat Combine with: +LI11, KD6 Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source Location: in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and Achilles’ tendon Functions: nourishses Kidney Yin and clears deficiency heat, tonifies Kidney Yang, anchors the Qi and benefits the Lung, strengthens the lumbar spine RX Function: treats all issues with the Kidneys, tonifies Combine with: +KD6, SP6, Ren4 for KD Yin KD Yang, KD Yin, KD Qi and KD Essence Deficiency, +KD7, DU4, UB23 for KD Yang Deficiency, +Ren6, UB23, DU4 for KD Qi Deficiency, +KD6, Du4, UB23, KD13 for KD Essence Deficiency Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: 1 cun directly below Taixi (KI3) in the depression of the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum Functions: regulates the Penetrating and Conception vessels and benefits menstruation RX Function: strengthens Yin and reduces heat Combine with: +LI11 for menstrual issues due to Heat in the Blood Big Picture: Eight Confluent Location: in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus Functions: benefits the throat, nourishes the Kidneys and clears deficiency heat, regulates the Yin Motility vessel, calms the spirit, regulates the Lower Jiao RX Function: tonifies KD Yin, strengthens the HT and Combine with: + HT6 to nourish the HT and KD connection, nourishes whole body Yin, nourishes KD connection, +SP6 to nourish whole body the throat and strengthens KD grasping function, treats Yin, +Lu7 to strengthen the KD grasping constipation function and soothes sore throat, +SJ6 to moisten the bowels for constipation Big Picture: Jing-River Location: 2 cun directly above Taixi (KI3) on the anterior border of Achilles’ tendon Functions: benefits the Kidneys, regulates the water passages and treats edema, regulates sweating, drains damp and clears damp-heat, strengthens the lumbar region RX Function: tonifies KD Yang, treats night sweats and Combine with: +HT6 for night sweats, +LI4 spontaneous sweat for spontaneous sweat KD9 KD10 KD12 KD13 KD14 KD21 KD25 Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: 5 cun directly above Taixi (KI3) at the lower end of the belly of m. gastrocnemius, on the line drawn from Taixi (KI3) to Yingu (KI10) Functions: clears the Heart and transforms phlegm, regulates Qi and alleviates pain RX Function: tonifies KD Yin Combine with: +KD10, KD6, SP6 Big Picture: He-Sea, Horary Location: when the knee is flexed, the point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. semitendinosus and semimembranosus at the level with Weizhong (BL40) Functions: clears damp-heat from the Lower Jiao, benefits the Kidneys, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: tonifies KD Yin Combine with: +KD9, KD6, SP6 Big Picture: N/A Location: 4 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Zhongji (CV3) Functions: tonifies the Kidneys and astringes essence RX Function: treats spermatorrhea Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Guanyuan (CV4) Functions: regulates the Penetrating and Conception vessels, regulates the Lower Jiao RX Function: treats irregular menstruation, Combine with: +KD25 to strengthen KD strengthens KD functions of grasping Qi, tonifies KD function of grasping Qi, +KD6, Ren4 to tonify Essence KD Essence Big Picture: N/A Location: 2 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Shimen (CV5) Functions: benefits the Lower Jiao and alleviates pain, regulates Qi and moves blood stasis, regulates the water passages and promotes urination RX Function: treats menstrual issues due to LV Blood Combine with: Stasis Big Picture: N/A Location: 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Juque (CV14) Functions: fortifies the Spleen, harmonises the Stomach and lowers rebellion, spreads Liver Qi, benefits the chest and breasts and alleviates pain RX Function: descends ST Qi Combine with: +ST21, ST19 to descend ST Qi Big Picture: N/A Location: in the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline Functions: unbinds the chest, lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi RX Function: local point for chest pain, strengthens KD Combine with: +UB17, for local blood stasis, function of not receiving Qi, calms the Mind +KD13 to strengthen KD not Grasping Qi, +KD23, KD24 to calm the Mind IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE PERICARDIUM CHANNEL PC4 PC5 PC6 PC7 PC8 Big Picture: Xi-Cleft Location: 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PC3) and Daling (PC7), between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis Functions: invigorates blood and dispels stasis, cools blood and stops bleeding, calms the spirit, moderates acute conditions RX Function: distal point for chest pains due to blood Combine with: +UB17 for chest pains stasis Big Picture: Jing-River Location: 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of M. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis Functions: transforms phlegm, settles and calms the spirit, descends rebellious Qi and regulates the Stomach, regulates menstruation RX Function: treats non-substantial Phlegm, treats Combine with: +ST40 for non-substantial Malaria Phlegm, +SI3, DU13, DU14, SI2, GB41 for Malaria Big Picture: Luo-Connecting, Eight Confluent Location: 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor radialis Functions: unbinds the chest and regulates Qi, regulates the Heart and calms the spirit, harmonises the Stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting, clears heat, opens the Yin Linking vessel RX Function: regulates Qi in the chest, epigastrium and Combine with: +ST36, Ren12: regulate qi in hypochondrium, moves Liver Qi, regulates ST Qi for the chest, epigastrium and hypochondrium nausea and vomiting, opens the chest for shortness of for hypochondriac distention, nausea and breath and palpitations, calms the spirit vomiting, +PC6, GB34, LV3 to move Liver Qi +Ren17 for shortness of breath Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source Location: in the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpiradialis Functions: clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit, harmonises the Stomach and intestines, unbinds the chest, clears the nutritive level and cools blood RX Function: calms Shen like HT7 but stronger, more Combine with: grounding, treats warm febrile diseases Big Picture: Ying-Spring, Horary Location: at the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones but close to the latter and in the part touching the tip of the middle finger when a fist is made Functions: clears heat from the Pericardium and revives consciousness, clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit, harmonises the Stomach and clears heat from the middle jiao, clears the nutritive level and cools blood RX Function: treats PC Heat PC9 Combine with: +LI11 for PC Heat Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: in the center of the tip of the middle finger Functions: clears heat from the Pericardium and revives consciousness, clears the Heart and benefits the tongue, clears summer heat RX Function: treats PC Heat or open Orifices Combine with: +LI11 for PC Heat IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE SAN JIAO CHANNEL SJ4 SJ5 SJ6 Big Picture: Yuan-Source Location: on the transverse crease of the dorsum of wrist, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digitorum communis Functions: relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain, clears heat RX Function: treats water regulation issues Combine with: +UB22, UB39 regulates water for issues of water accumulation Big Picture: Luo-Connecting, Eight Confluent Location: 2 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yangchi (TE4) and the tip of olecranon, between the radius and ulna Functions: expels wind and releases the exterior, benefits the head and ears, opens the Yang Linking vessel, clears heat, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: disperses Wind Heat, subdues Liver Yang Combine with: +LI4, DU14, LI11 for Wind Rising, treats ear infections, deafness and tinnitus Heat, +SI19 for ear infections, deafness and tinnitus Big Picture: Jing-River, Horary Location: 3 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yangchi (TE4) and the tip of olecranon, between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of m. extensor digitorum Functions: regulates Qi and clears heat in the three jiao, benefits the chest and lateral costal region, moves the stool, benefits the voice, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: treats hypochondriac distension, treats Combine with: +GB34 for hypochondriac constipation distension, +KD6 for constipation IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE GALLBLADDER CHANNEL GB1 Big Picture: N/A Location: 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit Functions: benefits the eyes, eliminates wind and clears heat RX Function: treats Wind specifically for LV Wind due Combine with: +LV1 to Liver Fire GB6 Big Picture: N/A Location: within the hairline, at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between Touwei (ST8) and Qubin (GB7) Functions: expels wind and clears heat, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: treats headaches due to Liver Fire Combine with: +GB8, GB9 GB8 Big Picture: N/A Location: superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline Functions: eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates pain, harmonises the diaphragm and Stomach and alleviates vomiting, treats alcohol intoxication RX Function: treats headaches due to Liver Fire Combine with: +GB8, GB9 GB9 Big Picture: N/A Location: directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu (GB8) Functions: clears Gall Bladder channel heat, calms the spirit and pacifies fright RX Function: treats headaches due to Liver Fire Combine with: +GB8, GB9 GB13 GB17 GB20 Big Picture: N/A Location: 0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, 3 cun lateral to Shenting (GV24) Functions: eliminates wind, resolves phlegm and treats epilepsy RX Function: treats mental disorders like bipolar or Combine with: schizophrenia, calms the mind and treats Liver Yang Rising Big Picture: N/A Location: on the head, 2.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head Functions: benefits the head and alleviates pain, pacifies the Stomach RX Function: opens the Orifices Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: in the depression between the upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on the same level with Fengfu (GV16) Functions: eliminates wind, benefits the head and eyes, clears the sense organs, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: treats eye disorders due to excess such as Combine with: +LI4, DU16 for Wind Cold Wind Heat or Liver Fire, treats internal or external Wind, treats Wind Cold GB21 GB24 GB26 GB30 GB34 GB38 GB39 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui (GV14) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder Functions: regulates Qi, activates the channel and alleviates pain, transforms and lowers phlegm and dissipates nodules, benefits the breasts and expedites delivery RX Function: Contraindicated in cases of pregnancy, Combine with: +SI3, Ren17, ST18 for breast treats breast abscesses and retention of placenta after abscesses childbirth Big Picture: Front-Mu of GB Location: Directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline Functions: benefits the Gall Bladder and spreads Liver Qi, lowers rebellious Qi and harmonises the middle jiao, resolves damp-heat RX Function: clears heat and resolves Damp Heat in the Combine with: +UB19 to clear heat and Gallbladder resolve dampheat Big Picture: N/A Location: directly below Zhangmen (LR13) at the crossing point of a vertical line through the free end of the eleventh rib and a horizontal line through the umbilicus Functions: regulates the Girdling vessel and drains dampness, regulates menstruation and stops leukorrhea, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: treats leukorrhea due to deficiency Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: at the junction of the lateral at 1/3 and medial 2/3 of the distance between the prominence of the great trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (Yaoshu, GV2). When locating the point, put the patient in lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed. Functions: activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the hip joint and leg, dispels wind-damp RX Function: crossing point of the GB and UB, treats Combine with: sciatica pain Big Picture: He-Sea, Influential point of Tendon Location: In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula Functions: benefits the sinews and joints, activates the channel and alleviates pain, spreads Liver Qi and benefits the lateral costal region, clears Liver and Gall Bladder damp-heat, harmonises Shaoyang RX Function: clears damp heat, stops pain in the lower Combine with: +SP9 clear damp heat, +Ren6 jiao, moves LV Qi, influential point of the tendons and to stop pain in the lower jiao, sinews Big Picture: Jing-River Location: 4 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between m. extensor digitorum longus and m. peronaeus brevis Functions: clears Gall Bladder channel heat, harmonises Shaoyang, benefits the sinews and bones, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: treats headaches due to Liver Yang Rising Combine with: +GB43 for headaches Big Picture: Influential point of the Marrow Location: 3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula Functions: benefits the sinews and bones, benefits the neck, dispels wind-damp, clears Gall Bladder fire, activates the channel and alleviates pain RX Function: nourishes marrow, treats Bone Bi, Combine with: +DU16, DU17, DU20 to prevents Wind-Stroke nourish marrow, +UB11 to treat Bone Bi, +ST36 for Wind-Stroke GB40 GB41 GB43 Big Picture: Yuan-Source Location: anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus Functions: spreads Liver Qi and clears Gall Bladder heat and damp-heat, activates the channel, alleviates pain and benefits the joints, regulates the Shaoyang RX Function: strengthens the GB Qi to tonify resolve Combine with: for issues where patient has a difficult time making decisions or lacks courage Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Eight Confluent, Horary Location: posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot Functions: spreads Liver Qi, benefits the chest, lateral costal region and breasts, clears the head and benefits the eyes, transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules RX Function: opens the Dai channel, treats temporal Combine with: +GB6, GB8, GB9 headaches due to Shaoyang disorder Big Picture: Ying Spring Location: on the dorsum of the foot, between the fourth and fifth toe, proximal to the margin of the web, at the junction of the red and white skin Functions: clears heat and benefits the head, ears and eyes, clears damp-heat from the channel and reduces swelling RX Function: treats headaches due to Liver Yang Rising Combine with: +GB38 for headaches IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE LIVER CHANNEL LV1 LV2 LV3 LV5 LV8 LV13 Big Picture: Jing-Well Location: on the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail Functions: regulates Qi in the lower jiao, treats shan disorder and alleviates pain, benefits the genitals and adjusts urination, regulates Liver Qi and stops menstrual bleeding, revives consciousness and calms the spirit RX Function: reduces excess from the Liver channel, Combine with: +LV2 for fire, +LV5 for cold, drains fire, disperses cold, eliminates wind +GB1 for wind Big Picture: Ying-Spring Location: on the dorsum of the foot between the first and second toe, proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin Functions: clears Liver fire, spreads Liver Qi, pacifies Liver wind, clears heat and stops bleeding, benefits the Lower Jiao RX Function: clears excess from the Liver channel both Combine with: heat and cold Big Picture: Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source Location: on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones Functions: spreads Liver Qi, subdues Liver Yang and extinguishes wind, nourishes Liver blood and Liver Yin, clears the head and eyes, regulates menstruation, regulates the lower jiao RX Function: treats excess and deficiency for LV Qi Combine with: +LV8, UB18 for LV Blood Stagnation, tonifies LV Blood, moves LV Qi and moves Deficiency, +LV14 for LV Qi Stagnation Qi for LI Cold Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: 5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia Functions: spreads the Liver, regulates Qi and benefits the genitals, clears dampness and heat from the lower jiao, regulates menstruation, treats plumstone Qi RX Function: genital issues such as itchy vaginal Combine with: + LV1, Ren3 for LV Cold discharge or priapism, moves qi and blood for LV Blood Stasis, clears LV Cold Big Picture: He-Sea Location: when knee is flexed, the point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia, in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of m. semimembranosus and m. semitendinosus Functions: clears damp-heat from the Lower Jiao, benefits the genitals, invigorates blood and benefits the uterus, nourishes blood and Yin RX Function: tonifies LV Blood Combine with: +LV3, UB18 to tonify LV Blood Big Picture: Front-Mu of SP, Influential point of Zang organs Location: on the lateral side of the abdomen, the free end of the eleventh rib Functions: harmonizes the Liver and Spleen, regulates the middle and lower jiao, fortifies the Spleen, spreads the Liver and regulates Qi RX Function: treats abdominal pain due to LV Combine with: +ST25, SP15 for LV overacting overacting on SP, moves LV Qi on SP abdominal pain LV14 Big Picture: Front-Mu of LV Location: directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline Functions: spreads the Liver and regulates Qi, invigorates blood and disperses masses, harmonises the Liver and Stomach RX Function: treats LV overacting on ST, moves LV Qi Combine with: IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE REN CHANNEL REN1 REN3 REN4 REN6 REN7 REN8 REN9 Big Picture: N/A Location: between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males and between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females Functions: regulates the anterior and posterior Yin, drains damp-heat, calms the spirit, promotes resuscitation and revives from drowning RX Function: crossing point of the DU and Chong, Combine with: benefits essence Big Picture: Front Mu of UB Location: on the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus Functions: benefits the Bladder, regulates Qi transformation and drains damp-heat, drains dampness and treats leukorrhea, benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation, dispels stagnation and benefits the lower jiao, fortifies the Kidneys RX Function: Front Mu of the UB, regulates water in Combine with: the UB for deficiency or excess conditions, treats excess in the lower jiao Big Picture: Front-Mu of SI Location: on the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus Functions: fortifies the original Qi and benefits essence, tonifies and nourishes the Kidneys, warms and fortifies the Spleen, benefits the uterus and assists conception, regulates the lower jiao and benefits the Bladder, regulates Small Intestine Qi, restores collapse RX Function: tonify whole body Yin and tonify Yang Combine with: (moxa) Big Picture: N/A Location: on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus Functions: fosters original Qi, tonifies Qi, tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies Yang, rescues collapse of Yang, regulates Qi and harmonises blood RX Function: Tonify whole body Qi and Yang, raise Combine with: raise whole body Qi and Yang, regulate Qi in the lower jiao Big Picture: N/A Location: on the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus Functions: regulates menstruation, benefits the lower abdomen and genital region RX Function: tonify KD Yin Combine with: +KD6, KD9, KD10 Big Picture: N/A Location: in the center of the umbilicus Functions: warms the Yang and rescues collapse, warms and harmonises the intestines RX Function: rescue the Yang (salt moxa) specifically Combine with: for SP Yang Big Picture: N/A Location: on the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus Functions: regulates the water passages and treats edema, harmonises the intestines and dispels accumulation RX Function: regulates water and controls the water Combine with: +SJ4, UB22, UB39, SP6 for passages, treats edema, damp conditions, Tanyin and water regulation issues ascites REN10 REN12 REN13 REN14 REN15 REN17 REN22 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the anterior midline, 2 cun above the umbilicus Functions: harmonises the Stomach and regulates Qi, dispels food stagnation RX Function: lower opening of the stomach (pylorus). Combine with: +ST36, Ren12, PC6, Ren11 Used for vomiting due to food stagnation Big Picture: Front-Mu of ST, Influential point of the Fu organs Location: on the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus Functions: harmonises the middle jiao and descends rebellion, tonifies the Stomach and fortifies the Spleen, regulates Qi and alleviates pain RX Function: regulates Qi of the middle jiao for excess Combine with: + ST36 for abdominal pain, or deficiency syndromes, heat and cold conditions +PC6, ST36 for epigastric pain Big Picture: N/A Location: on the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus Functions: harmonises the Stomach and regulates Qi, descends rebellion and alleviates vomiting, regulates the Heart RX Function: upper opening of the stomach (fundus). Combine with: +ST36, PC6, Ren12 Used for vomiting or acid regurgitation Big Picture: Front-Mu of HT Location: on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus Functions: regulates the Heart and alleviates pain, descends Lung Qi and unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm and calms the spirit, harmonises the Stomach and descends rebellion RX Function: treats palpitations and mental emotional Combine with: symptoms Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: on the anterior midline, 1 cun below the xiphosternal synchondrosis, locate the point in supine position with the arms uplifted Functions: regulates the Heart and calms the spirit, descends Lung Qi and unbinds the chest RX Function: tonifies and nourishes the HT Qi, calms Combine with: the mind, Luo of the Ren: treats pruritus of the abdominal skin Big Picture: Front-Mu of PC, Influential point of Qi Location: on the anterior midline, at the level with the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples Functions: regulates Qi and unbinds the chest, descends rebellion of the Lung and Stomach, benefits gathering Qi, benefits the breasts and promotes lactation RX Function: influential point of Qi, regulates Qi in the Combine with: +SI3, ST18 for breast issues, chest, relaxes chest constriction, treats breast issues +PC6 for chest constriction Big Picture: N/A Location: in the center of the suprasternal fossa Functions: descends rebellious Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing, benefits the throat and voice RX Function: benefits the throat, treats plum pit qi, Combine with: calms asthma and stops cough REN23 Big Picture: N/A Location: above the Adam’s apple, in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone Functions: benefits the tongue, descends Qi and alleviates cough RX Function: treats aphasia and other speech issues REN24 Combine with: +HT5, DU15 Big Picture: N/A Location: in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove Functions: extinguishes wind and benefits the face, regulates the Conception vessel RX Function: local point for facial paralysis Combine with: IMPORTANT POINTS OF THE DU CHANNEL DU1 DU3 DU4 DU8 DU9 DU10 DU12 Big Picture: Luo-Connecting Location: midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, locating the point in prone position Functions: treats hemorrhoids, benefits the two lower Yin, activates the channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit RX Function: treats anal prolapse and regulates the DU Combine with: +Ren6, ST36, DU20 for anal channel prolapse Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, at the level with the crista iliaca Functions: dispels wind-damp, benefits the lumbar region and legs, regulates the Lower Jiao RX Function: treats low back pain of any type Combine with: +UB23, DU40 for low back pain Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra Functions: clears heat, regulates the Governing vessel, tonifies the Kidneys, benefits the lumbar spine RX Function: treats deficient Mingmen fire with signs Combine with: and symptoms of spermatorrhea or seminal emissions. Tonifies KD Yang Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra Functions: soothes the Liver, pacifies wind and relieves spasm, calms the spirit RX Function: treats spasms and tremors and cools the Combine with: blood Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level with the inferior angle of the scapula Functions: fortifies the Spleen, drains dampness and regulates the middle jiao, treats jaundice, unbinds the chest RX Function: treats jaundice, resolves damp heat in the Combine with: GB and LV Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra Functions: alleviates cough and wheezing, clears heat and detoxifies poison RX Function: treats boils Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra Functions: clears heat from the Lung and Heart, calms the spirit, pacifies wind RX Function: used for chronic, long standing, Combine with: +UB13, UB43 for chronic debilitating diseases, treats internal wind with diseases symptoms of spasms, convulsions, tremors and epilepsy DU14 DU15 DU16 Big Picture: N/A Location: below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, approximately at the level of the shoulders Functions: expels wind and firms the exterior, clears heat, treats malaria, tonifies deficiency, pacifies wind RX Function: crossing point for all the yang channels, Combine with: + LI4 for Wind Heat, clears heat from the Yangming and Shaoyang levels, tonifies HT Qi and Yang (moxa) Big Picture: N/A Location: 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra Functions: benefits the tongue and treats muteness, eliminates wind, benefits the neck and spine RX Function: treats aphasia Combine with: +HT5, Ren23 Big Picture: N/A Location: 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides Functions: eliminates wind, nourishes the sea of marrow and benefits the head and neck, calms the spirit RX Function: nourishes marrow, treats internal and Combine with: +DU17, GB39 to nourish external wind and clears hot and cold conditions marrow, +LI4 for internal or external wind DU17 Big Picture: N/A Location: 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (GV16), in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance Functions: eliminates wind and alleviates pain, benefits the eyes, calms the spirit RX Function: nourishes marrow Combine with: +DU16, GB39 DU19 Big Picture: N/A Location: 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian (GV18) Functions: eliminates wind and alleviates pain, calms the spirit RX Function: calms mind Combine with: +DU20 DU20 DU23 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the midline of the head, 5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of both ears Functions: pacifies wind and subdues Yang, raises Yang and counters prolapse, benefits the head and sense organs, nourishes the sea of marrow, benefits the brain and calms the spirit RX Function: raises clear Yang for deficiency above Combine with: +Ren6, ST36 for Qi Sinking, and excess below or for Qi sinking, eliminates internal +LI4 for internal wind, +DU26 for loss of wind, calms the mind, restores consciousness consciousness Big Picture: N/A Location: 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline Functions: benefits the nose and eyes, eliminates wind, benefits the head and face and dispels swelling, calms the spirit RX Function: treats nasal congestion by opening the Combine with: +LU7, LI4, LI20, Du23 nose DU24 DU26 Big Picture: N/A Location: 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline Functions: benefits the brain and calms the spirit, eliminates wind and benefits the head, benefits the nose and eyes RX Function: calms the Mind Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum Functions: restores consciousness and calms the spirit, benefits the face and nose and expels wind, benefits the spine and treats acute lumbar sprain RX Function: treats low back pain due to trauma, loss Combine with: +DU3, UB23, UB40 for low of consciousness and facial swelling and paralysis. back pain, +DU20 for loss of consciousness, Crossing point for the LI and ST +LI4, LI6, LU7 for facial swelling EXTRA POINTS Si Shen Cong Yao Qi Yao Yan Ba Feng Zi Gong Xue Pi Gen Inner Neiting Si Feng Bai Chong Wo Big Picture: N/A Location: a group of 4 points, at the vertex, 1 cun respectively posterior, anterior and lateral to Baihui (GV20) Functions: calms the spirit, pacifies wind, benefits the eyes and ears RX Function: treats poor memory Combine with: +UB15, UB20, UB23, KD6, ST36 Big Picture: N/A Location: 2 cun directly above the tip of the coccyx Functions: N/A RX Function: treats seizures Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: about 3.5-4 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, the point is in the depression appearing in prone position Functions: strengthens the Kidneys and benefits the lumbar region RX Function: sore and weak low back Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: on the dorsum of foot, in the depressions on the webs between toes, proximal to the margins of the webs, at the junction of the red and white skin, eight points in all Functions: clears heat and dissipates swelling RX Function: numbness and pain in the toes due to Bi Combine with: +SP4, UB65 Syndrome Big Picture: N/A Location: 3 cun lateral to Zhongji (CV3) Functions: raises and regulates Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain RX Function: promotes fertility Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra Functions: N/A RX Function: splenomegaly due to Malaria Combine with: +LV13 Big Picture: N/A Location: opposite ST44 Functions: N/A RX Function: treats food stagnation Combine with +Ren12, ST36 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers Functions: fortifies the Spleen and dissipates accumulation RX Function: childhood malnutrition, Gan Syndrome Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: 1 cun above Xuehai (SP10) Functions: clears heat from the blood, eliminates wind and drains dampness RX Function: infantile malnutrition due to parasites Combine with: Lan Wei Xue Jing Gong Shi Xuan Taiyang Ba Xie Xi Yan Yao Tong Xue He Ding Big Picture: N/A Location: the tender spot about 2 cun below Zusanli (ST36) Functions: Activates Qi and blood and clears heat and fire poison from the Large Intestine RX Function: good for appendicitis, intestinal abscesses Combine with: Big Picture: N/A Location: on the back, 0.5 cun lateral to the point Zhishi (UB52) Functions: nourishes the Kidney essence RX Function: treats infertility Combine with: +UB52, KD7, UB23 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the tips of the ten fingers, about 0.1 cun distal to the end of the nails Functions: opens the portals and revives consciousness, drains heat and pacifies wind RX Function: treats severe heat leading to loss of Combine with: consciousness Big Picture: N/A Location: in the depression about one finger breadth posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus Functions: eliminates wind and clears heat, reduces swelling and stops pain, activates Qi and blood and alleviates pain RX Function: good for Shaoyang headache Combine with: +GB41 Big Picture: N/A Location: on the dorsum of the hand, at the junction of the white and red skin of the hand webs, eight in all; making a loose fist to locate the points Functions: clears heat and dissipates swelling RX Function: numbness and pain in the fingers due to Combine with: +SI3, LI3 Bi Pain Big Picture: N/A Location: a pair of points located in the two depressions, medial and lateral to the patellar ligament, found with the knee flexed; these two points are also termed medial and lateral Xiyan respectively; lateral Xiyan overlaps with Dubi (ST35) Functions: dispels wind-damp, reduces swelling and alleviates pain RX Function: treats knee pain Combine with: +He Ding Big Picture: N/A Location: on the dorsum of the hand, midway between the transverse wrist crease and the metacarpophalangeal joint, between the second and third metacarpal bones, and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, four points in all on both hands Functions: invigorates Qi and blood in the lumbar region RX Function: treats low back pain Combine with: +DU26, UB23, UB40 Big Picture: N/A Location: in the depression of the midpoint of the superior patellar border Functions: activates Qi and blood and benefits the knee joint RX Function: treats knee pain Combine with: + Xi Yan Yu Yao Luo Zhen Big Picture: N/A Location: at the midpoint of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil Functions: benefits the eyes, relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain RX Function: treats blurry vision due to LV Blood Combine with: +LV8, UB18 Deficiency Big Picture: N/A Location: on the dorsum of the hand, between the second and third metacarpal bones, about 0.5 cun posterior to metacarpophalangeal joint Functions: invigorates Qi and blood in the neck region RX Function: treat Torticolis and difficult neck rotation Combine with: +SI7 for torticolis
