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on only show you the path, it is you who must walk it. Our parents can guide us
ife, but it is up to us to live it! We can talk about love, we can define love, but
love can only be truly experienced by embracing a loved one, or seeing the sunset
Over an ocean, or staring into the eyes of your child. Love must be experienced to
be truly understood. Tung points, and more correctly, the practice of medicine, can
only be understood through practice.
It is only after giving thousands of treatments that we can start to form an opinion.
It is only then that we can start to form a judgment about a principle, a theory, or a
treatment plan. It is this experience that our industry desperately needs.
Experience is what you got by not having it when you need it. ~Author Unknown
We need scholars of treatments, who are in the trenches treating day in and out, not
more scholars of books, or “paper tiger” theorists. This book was written for the
medical provider who is ready to treat, ready to roll her sleeves up, treat patients,
learn and fail, and continue to study. My ultimate hope is that this book guides you
to form your own opinions that differ from mine.
My reality is not your reality. Your life is not my life. We all start on a path, and
not
then we diverge and walk our own paths. Our differences should be celebrated,
deliver to
mocked. Our measuring stick should be the health and healing we can
al
our patients. It is not by theory, but in actual healing, and actual medic
our patient, and
experience. Our theo ries are the first step. However, the clinic,
Our path is not to talk
the treatment itself is where you and I must walk the p ath.
r, but to treat! This book is
about it, not to think about it, not to theorize or bicke
for those people. I hope you enjoy it.
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88.1 2, 88.13, and 88.14, which are on the liver chann el, to treat
The secret is using
is cause d by fatigue, when the diagnosis is a weak liver,
a headache that TiIps Which
not to
say that “Da Bai, point 22.04, is indicated for headaches, let's try that.”
ase you would hold your breath , close your eyes, and say that it must work, es
c s it treats headaches. We have to ask why? We need to dig :
book say:
— you do that, to find the root pathology.
We have focused primarily on modern diseases. Master Tung Saw More polig
rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, mumps, and tuberculosis (which is why there age
more points for these), than tight upper back muscles, and pain at the area of GR
21, and TW 15, that we see so often in modern clinics.
Do you know why Master Tung has so few points to treat stress and insomnia? [tig
because he did not see it that much. He also has more points for polio than fo;
stress, because polio was more common. This is not common in America, but I have
treated it in Vietnam, India, Honduras, and Guatemala. These countries have
different diseases than we do. Our culture, diet, and income levels affect which
diseases we get.
I have never treated dry cholera in America. That is caused by poor sanitation,
parasites, and microbes in our water and food. I have treated it in rural India, and
rural Vietnam. There are also not a lot of points to treat insomnia. The reason for
that is that the people he treated were non postindustrial people, like we have in
America.
Most non postindustrial culture people who work hard all day, do not have sleep
disorders. They are exhausted at the end of the day. In America, where we do not
exercise as much, and we are continually stimulated by food,
our IPad, TV screens,
too much stress, never winding down, checking e-mail in bed, or Facebook in bed
at 11 pm, of course we have more sleep problems than they do in rural India, where
they pick rice all day in the fields.
I have omitted many points, because they focus on diseases which we do not have
- sins culture any more, or the ones we do not see in acupuncture clinics. i
en one has scarlet fever, he would go to the emergency room, not to
:
gine see sti
puncturist. Master Tung also did not have any points to treat Type 2 diabetes,
ren
b cause itgSdid not exist back then. We do have points that harmonize the ole
spleen
s
att Rime
and
stomach, and treat the spleen or pancreas, but the indication of Type 2 diabet
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and
sane
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INTRODUCTION
Dao Ma Theory
The
Sie . ,
—w oat sn a Segoe wp of Master Tung Ching-Chang, was one of
succinctly be wile a ee equently employed. This technique can
profoundly ‘obtain i te three points are needled simultaneously to
greatly concern hi - : ; gy Bad agp idly effect a cure. Dr. Tung did not
techniques, but r. Oe elf with supplementing’ (Bu) or ‘draining’ (Xie) needle
‘Reaction Sine of the — power ply obtaining qt (De Qi) to influence the
you obtain the qi, ip euchkerneedled. In this style of acupuncture, the more
you got results. F (Master Tung’s | ectur
Acupuncture) Advanced Tung Style Acupuncture
Dr. Maher ° —
Reaction Area
Treating the reaction area is the secret of treating the five Zang organs. It is also
a deeper understanding of Tung acupuncture. It explains why both 44.06 and
22.05 treat fatigue. The reaction area of 44.06 is the heart, whereas the reaction
area of 22.05 is the lung. This helps you choose your points, depending on which
Zang is affected.
Most points have Pin Yin names and numbers. Some points only have names, li
t commonly used by M
Fan Hou Jue. The regions of 22, 77, and 88 were the mos
Tung to treat chronic diseases. For acute diseases, the regions of 11 and 1010
used most.
lot of ear points, because I prefer to use Auricular acupuncture vs. Tung ear po nts,
I did not include points on the torso, because those points are not needled, they:
only bled.
Finger Regions
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INTRODUCTION
Theen
e last ev
tri e a = a finger poiints are the points
iserarncte Ce me which with multiple points. An
is a five point unit. Another exa
seit. said _ these points are mple is 11.17, which
Sindee tre ate d is by nee dling the points as
ea ‘ocations. For example, 11.
Basi, 17 is on the D line, between
a joint of the index finger. Point 11.
e€quldistant on the D line, betwee 17 has two points. These
n the PIP and MIP joint. If you wer
cen the PIP and MIP joint, you would e
see three equal
Mu - Wood Point
Consider 11.27, it is a five point unit on the thumb joint shaft, between
the PIP and
DIP joint. The metacarpal shaft is equally divided by five points that comprise the
11.27 five point unit. The fingers are not meant to be confusing, and if you go slowly
in the beginning, it is not as hard as it sounds.
Ultimately, this book is a guide for the modern day Western clinic. We see physical,
emotional, spiritual, acute, chronic, easy, and difficult patients. We also see
patients who will only give us one shot before they quit coming in, and some patients
will let us treat them 30 times and let us treat all sorts of ailments. It is good for
our modern patients who need to have acupuncture proven to them. It works great
for patients who are sensitive to needles, and those that don’t care and just want to
get better.
Tung
This book cuts through all the fat, and gets to the meat. As Tam sure Master
these pee
would say to me if I were talking to him right now, “just sit with
don’t know, understand their
what you need, understand and think about what you
and let go of what does not
usefulness, and their limitations. Keep what you need,
serve you.”
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is book is focu
in moder n clinics every day. This is whatmp
treat
This bo sed
like onoverhowtheWwlast seven years, and specifically the last three y
clinic has looked
.
and 22,000 treatments
95% of all cases are:
The top complaints, which is about
+ Upper neck/shoulder
* Low back
« Pain anywhere
* Sciatica
+ Joint pain, knee, elbow, fingers toes, and shoulder
* Headache, trigeminal neuralgia, TMJ jaw pain
* Sleep (too much or too little)
* Digestive disorders such as IBS, Crohn’s disease, bloating
constipation, and diarrhea
* Stress/depression/anxiety/fatigue/libido/no zest for life
* The big three, heart issues, Type 2 diabetes, Cholesterol
+ Female issues, menstrual, hot flashes etc.
* Allergies and breathing issues
* Fertility (male and female)
a
* General wellness, neuropathy, numbness, and weird diseases no om
else can cure a
* Last resort -Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, tinnitus, MS, auto
immun
tes do treat other ailments, like hypoxemic
respiratory failure or scarl t
ut we do not treat it all the time
.
Internal Medicine
Although Americans only seek acupuncture for pain relief, Master Tung
acupuncture is also very effective for internal problems. Many points also address
the root, when they treat the manifestation.
Needle Retention
The cycle of Qi is about 28 minutes. We also know from MRI studies that the brain
will respond well for about 28.8 minutes. I have my patients sit or lie down for 25
to 30 minutes.
Expectation of Results oo
ETRE
on
You should expect a 90-100% reduction in the pain while your patient is lying
the treatment table. I expect this for at least 85% of my patients. Of the Saas
in pain while on the
patients, 5% do net get relief, and 10% have a 25-75% reduction
treatment table.
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pain, just treat it as if it were there, right now. You can have the patient re
the pain after the treatment.
Huan Chao
Return to the Nese
Palmar side
TCM FUNCTIONS
This point regulates the San Jiao, which regulates Qi disorders.
It invigorates
Kidney essence, tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. It moves Liver Qi and blood
stagnation, harmonizes the Liver, and disperses Liver Qi.
REACTION AREA
Liver, Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS , as s
es e po in ts i nc lu de: uterine pain
Symptoms that can be treated with th ti on , leucorrhea
wit
r me ns tr ua
tumor, and uterine inflammation, an d irregula equent urinatio
n,
tr oversion, fr
_ reddish discharge, tubal obstruction, ute rine re
vaginal swelling, and frequent miscarriage.
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11.06
Huan Chao
Return to the Nest
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Please refer to 11.24. Points 11.06 and 11.24 are always used together j
since
treatment of infertility. They are the first choice to treat infertility,
infertility patients have Kidney and Liver issues. However, treat infe
according to the TCM diagnosis. These points don’t treat “infertility.” They
infertility when a patient has infertility caused by Liver, Kidney or other issues
the uterus.
Point 11.06 is the LV and KD reaction area, and 11.24 is the reaction area of:
uterus. If a patient has infertility due to these reasons, these two points
remarkably effective to treat it. If a patient has infertility due to another patho
which does not involve the Liver, Kidneys, or uterus, these points are not a
choice. :
treatment.
11.09
Xin Xj
Heart Knee
TCM FUNCTIONS
These points have the actions of soothing the liv er, m i i ses
F
kidneys when they are needled close to the bone and vendre ae ning
the
hand muscles. 81 the tendons and small
UPPER JIAO
Nourishes the heart, quickens the blood, transforms stasis and relieves pain
REACTION AREA
Heart
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
spine.
Knee pain and scapula pain, problems closer to the upper
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11.11
Fei Xin
Lung Heart
in di ca ti on is fo r ba ck pain from a.
i e baackfactwoorul
Iso y r constriction. Since these points are 9
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Constriction e Tun
back. A wren
c
mi dd le fi ng er is in the Heart, in th
thed circulation. This increased circulation ie
fi nger, . andbloo
channel, on the
mprove es
would obviously i _ Tha t is wh y the y are effective points to reliev
renched back
blood into a w
of back pain.
ha Western terms we use, they explain condi
We need to be careful with what
y it 1 s that way. A wrenched back can be caused
do not tell us the reason wh
d to treat the root cause, not the sympto
100 different things. We nee
wrenched back.
middle finger represe
In addition, in the Kyoro hand therapy system, the
spine, and these points treat spinal pain on the Du channel. So regardlessof which
theory you use, these points are valuable to treat acute spine pain on the Duchanne
which involves vasoconstriction.
These points are used often to treat acute injuries such as whiplash. They are
useful for patients who have back pain when they get up in the morning.
treat pain caused by bending over to pick something up, or turning in one
and suddenly the muscles seize up in the back. They treat acute, traum
of unknown pathologies as well.
to treat the
41.12
A lA
,
.
11.12 3
Q Er Jiao Ming
F Wy | fy Two Corner
s Bri ght
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AKT BAND j DORSAL SURENCE
ers Bright
Er Jiao Ming - Two Corn
TCM FUNCTIONS ;
LOWER JIAO and mus cle Bi syndrome, clear the Du channel, and_
Mov e Qi and blo od, sto p bon e
kidney Qi.
stop pain. Invigorate the kidneys, tonify
UPPER JIAO
Brightens the eyes, dispels damp, and opens the channels and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
Kidney, Eyes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Point 11.12 is always combined with 11.11 to tre : .
are excellent to treat back pain on the Du feng on oe Spine. These points
| differences in the type of back pain. The pain should be — are three distinct
muscles, but the main function is the bones, or the Spine. Boints does treat the
lower back pain, whereas 11.11 is for upper back pain. The PIP dint? usually for
is Ci, the MIP joint is C7/T1 and then the knuckle of the hand is us al - i :
to be L5/S1 in hand acupuncture. nay considered
As indicated for 11.11, these points are used for tight muscles, They improve
circulation by affecting the heart. When the blood flow to the muscles is improved,
the muscles can relax.
Point 11.12 also is used to treat eye problems. It treats eye pain, pressure, wind,
redness, fullness, heat, Qi or blood stagnation in the eyes. This is not the first choice
to treat eye problems, but they are a nice addition when you want to supplement the
other points for the eyes.
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41.13
? 411.13
Dan
Gall Bladder
. a
TCM FUNCTIONS Nourishes the heart, calms : the gig
ladder.
Tonifies, moves and clears the g allb si
and eliminates irritation. It qui ickens the Qi and blood, transforms stasi
relieves pain. When needling close to the bone and tendon, we activate the Kal
LV tonification. i
REACTION AREA a
Gallbladder a
LOCATION AND NEEDLE TECHNIQUE 4
‘
me ee of the proximal segment of the middle finger on the dors
“i se ge insertion on the F and H line. Hold the finger, as you let 0,
, you are pushi the pw
: out ofatl
:ng the blood
sive you a split secon
ndd =
to points
insert the need]
patient. Insert a half cun needle .1 to .2 cun fan ke
ma ea 2
4
a niSIghCAtmL INDI.CATI.ONS .
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Ra eos
jl Bladder
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is point is always used with 11.09 for the
treatment of kn €e pain.
ommon question is why there is such a close —
knee in Tung acupuncture. I would ne on ¥ between the heart and
Tung treated were people who walked and worked a lot gh the patients Master
meople get knee pain that is arthritic in nature. Arthritic Typically these types of
e morning, before we get up and start moving aemudl os 3 'S Usually worse in
Ince we start moving around, the pain will usually go away. Improve circulation.
GB.
tis also very effective for gallbladder issues, since it is the reaction area of the
is is the only time I would use this point alone, without 11.09, is to treat
Ibladder issues.
The ST channel runs straight through the heart. The reaction area of this poms
the gallbladder, and we know that the GB treats the heart via the ZangFu Beil
theory. That is why these points have a strong connection with the heart. ‘The het
is responsible for emotions, such as joy, in Chinese medicine. This als
why it treats bad dreams. Bad dreams are a lack of joy.
5M FUNCTIONS
IDDLE JIAO INDICATIONS
pulates the middle Jiao, clears liver fire, liver yang rising
. : — = m iver 0}
. Harmonizes the liver, and invigorates the kidney. oves liver Qi and
11.17
Mu ;
Wood Point
CLINICAL APPLICAT
IONS 4 dis ekusty
Very effective for any nose or eye issue. It treats cold, dry, hot, stuffy, damp Oring
both internal or external issues.
Since there are so few points in the Tung system that are indicated to treat an Q
stress, and depression, these are effective for that. I don t use this point alone,
treat anger issues. Most patients need to have more issues treated. For
problem, it is helpful to add 1010.01, 1010.05, 1010.06, 1010.08, and 11.17, Te
points on the head treat the liver to resolve stress. This is a great point Combination
for patients with stress, anger, and anxiety. a
These points can be used for dermatosis and other skin problems. The LI treatsthe _
LU, the LU controls the skin, which explains the indications for skin. However,
other points are more effective clinically.
These points can be used to treat lower Jiao, urinary, and genital problems. Thell
treats the LV and KD, and the image of these points explains the efficacy. Theyare
effective to treat upper respiratory problems. The LI treats the LU.
Fu Ke
Gynecology
Fu Ke - Gynecology
TCM FUNCTIONS
These points supplement, invigorate and regulate the Kidneys and Liver. Th
move Qi and blood, and regulate the menses. They warm the Palace of the Feces
(the uterus), and rectify the lower burner. They dispel cold damp, and eliminate
cold in the genitals and lower Jiao.
REACTION AREA
Uterus
The needles are parallel to the thumb, as they slide down next to the hee aa
why they treat the KD and LV, because the needle is inserted throug
LV.
and is close to the bone. The bone is KD, and the tendon 1s
11.24
Fu Ke
Gynecology
ONS ea
CLINICAL APPLI
These points should —
first choice to treat infertility, because mogt
infertility involve the KD and LV. However, verify that this is the correct pathol
infertility caused by the}
do no t si mp ly treat infertility. They treat
Th es e po in ts
KD, and uterus.
Point 11.06 is the reaction area of the LV and KD. Point 2 ‘s the reaction ate
of the uterus. Ifa patient has infertility due to these mire ee two Points ate .
remarkably effective to treat it. If the patient has inferti ity ue to another a
pathology, that does not involve the LV or KD, or uterus, these points are Not
a good o
choice.
points on the right side, since they are treating women, I prefer to alternate sidesta 7 :
cover one side for one treatment, and the other side for the next treatment.
These points are also extremely effective to treat all types of uterus issues.
Examples of this include menstrual problems, back pain from the menstrual cycle,
and headaches caused by irregular hormones. If the female cycle is at the root!
the disorder, these points are a good choice.
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Clinically these points are a wonderful choice for a mal-positioned uterus of P®
birth uterus issues, prolapse of the uterus, or back pain stemmingfroit
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inflammation of the uterus.
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Wu Hu - Five Tigers
11.27
Wu Hu
Five Tigers
TCM FUNCTIONS
Bi syndrome, specifically Damp Bi and Bone Bi. These points clear the channels
and collaterals, stop pain, move Qi and blood, and dispel damp.
REACTION AREA
Spleen
11.27
Wu Hu
Five Tigers
I will frequently use these points for gout, and pain of the big toe. They
healing process after a broken toe. 4
\ y \ ‘ | ~} 22.01
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4-22.01 Dons Zi
Chong Zi i
Double Child
NAL * yi Double Child
VOT OA 22.02
Rds: Chong Xian
sy Double Saint
|
Palmar side
TCM FUNCTIONS
LU channel -Courses the lung, moves Qi and blood, frees channel Qi, and dispels
phlegm in the lower Jiao.
| BL channel — Dispels wind and dissipates cold, soothes the sinews and quickens the
‘connecting vessels, clears the head and neck, and relieves pain.
‘REACTION AREA
‘Lung
22.01
Chong Zi
Double Child
These points are on the LU channel, and they influence the BL, LI, and Sp ‘
;
explains many of the indications.
22.02
22.01
Chong Xian
Chong Zi Double Saint
Double Child
22.02 (Double Immortal)
Chong Xian
Double Saint
_— Palmar
‘TCM FUNCTIONS
LU channel — courses the lung, moves Qi and blood, frees channel Qi, and dispels
damp phlegm in the upper Jiao.
BL channel — dispels wind, dissipates cold, soothes the sinews, and quickens the
connecting vessels, clears the head and neck, and relieves pain.
REACTION AREA
Lung, Heart
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
ma , fi br oi ds , ch est pain, fever;
Back pain, pneumonia, cold and flu, cough, asth
palpitations, knee pain, and neck pain.
O N S them often inin ¢ clinic.
AL A P P L I C A T I
CLINIC 1, however I do not use
co mb in ed wi th 22 .0
This veut is usually
“ ts more € oe
the poin
They work best for upper neck paini , especial
jally when
t. It is ma le if the blo od con ges tio n — sabe 92.02 are a Bree
‘the poin on is showing up in that area. = il
‘if stagnati
an
for upper neck pain, uterine fibroids,
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22.02
Chong xian
Double Saint
de re d fo r pa in in th e area of GB 21, H,
si
These points are typically con
this to be very random. I do oe not use
ees them for paingeein th;
- pe? better point for this, and it is indicated for pain in the ay
DT Paints 99.01 and 22.02 should be restricted to pain in the area 0
located on the BL channel.
There are many internal indications for these points, they are typi
choice for pneumonia, bronchial and respiratory issues, and or fevers,
My personal suggestion is to needle Ling Gu deeply, all the way to 22.02
Jue should be needled deeply, all the way to 22.01. Inserting these point
way is less painful for the patient, and you are also accessing Ling Gu and]
Jue, which both treat the same indications, and thus would be supporting
This may not be the traditional way to needle 22.01, 22.02, or Ling
Guand]
Jue, but to treat upper neck and back pain, lung problems,
andlo
stagnation, you will find better clinical results by
needling from the
down into 22.01 and 22.02,
|
; ae
22.04
a ~ e
\
_
ES
}
Da Bai
‘ ; Sf
Big White
\ P
\
i; ¥ | ee
Lats sh A
5 MUR y,
eee /
(ACTION AREA
ASSICAL INDICATIONS _ a
ildhood asthma, high fever (very effective) and sciatica due to lung deficiency.
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22.04
Da Bai
Big White h channe|
fe ct iv e, r e g ardless of whic tes |
t li ke to sa y that any point is
ef
a d a c h e s on a n y c hannel, jync* efe
l , :
I do n’
effe ctive to treat he ea t the root ca
but Da Bai really is t good to say, we must always tr
no e Not
headache. That is at g o o d at t r e a t i n g headaches, so I feel it js M ® to g
Bai is th
symptom, but Da Vit
.
treats any headache
hi gh fe ve r, ac ut e pn eumonia, and chi
t his point includ e >
ildh
i est ar
k the two bigg . %
Finally, regarding the location of Da Bai. . I thin
a ;
nas HO = |
ae a i aBaiy
world are “does climate change exist,” and “is LI 3 in the
: ae suggest that Da Bai is in the same location as ent LI 3. That is ho I
to find a differ locati on aa Dr. We 5
ieh Young teaches it. If you prefer as just
?
proximal to LI 3, under the tendon, before the bone,”5) then use that locati on.
ee
Use whatever location you were taught for 10-20 ,000 treatments. The ust 3
‘the point h
ents? ae E
your DoE? ities, for you. Has it served your pati
definition of insanity is doing — your locat ion. If it has not, then shift. Tm L
different result. ° g over and over again and expecting’ 4
same thin es ie
point j ae
The location of this point ;
is certainl a big— issue with ; ee
S ainly
me :
One prominent
location, but an ei ae locates 33.13, 33.14 and 33 s mee
to one agt ibl e aes a ache itison :
a According ee
I eae
chatnneisl. ironj
= Is PC1s wha Mat 33-13, 33.14, and
oe :
and years before thal i points on the PC alimamel bays a 7 pe ‘
particular Tung teacher made his aoa iat "They ba :
S!
.
.
22.04
pa Bai
Big white
A 4 22.05
ne
Ling Gu - Miraculous Bo
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TCM FUNCTIONS
As the name of this point suggests
The indications of this point are endless.
It invigorates all five Zang organs,
“miracle bone,” it is somewhat of a miracle point.
moves Qi and blood, and clears the channels. It expels wind, raises Yang Qj,
supports the Yin, and secures the essence. It breaks stagnation and treats phlegm.
It is really miraculous. a:
REACTION AREA
Lung
a
you can need 5
direction
= ma 1s to insert the needle in the
d depe nd;ing on ©the Poth
Pend
itnts
poi
cond ion
, Ling Gu and 22.02. 1 mg Y
I am treating
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22.05
Ling Gu
Miraculous Bone
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Sciatica due to hypofunction of the lungs, lower }
paralysis, hemiplegia, enlargement of bones, irregular MenstPain,
ack foot
Pain, facial
difficult labor, back pain, tinnitus, migraine, dyeing
Tua ® ’
northea,
dizziness, and a distending sensation of the head.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Ling Gu is the most important point in the Tun
Gu. If you don’t know what to do, use Ling G u. ere a ie it, use Ling
Ling Gu, but the most common uses are: re Over 50 indi Cations for
lems
Ling Gu treats the bone and KD, so it treats urinary prob
Ling Gu treats the LU, so it tonifies the Qi
sues
Ling Gu treats the LV, so it treats all gynecologic al is
Ling Gu treats the KD, so it treats ear issues
igi oF P athology:
n of any un kn ow n ori gin
Ling Gu plus 88.25 treats any pai
Sciatica
22.05
Ling Gu
Miraculous Bone
In my experience, of the 100 people I see each week, I have only one or two whoart
sensitive to having Ling Gu treated. It is not a painful point. :
i iti t
ts. Wri
scratch the surface of the powerby ofthethiseffectnt has on my patien
22.06
Zhong Bai
Center White
TCM FUNCTIONS
_ Tonifies the kidneys, soothes and clears the heart, drains dampness, and tonifies
the spleen. Moves Qi and blood, and opens the channels and collaterals, and stops
pain.
REACTION AREA
Kidney, Heart, Spleen
REACTION AREA
Kidney, Heart, Spleen
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Toothache, slight liver pain. This point has the same indications as |
problems, lower back pain, tinnitus, dizziness, edema of the limbs, h
heart palpitations, pain upon sitting or standing, pain in the chest that goesti™
to the back, blurry vision, fatigue, and headaches. if é
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
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Bai
Lay White
The TW and KD control water, edema, and the mesenteric artery system, which are
afi responsible for dampness. The TW interacts with the SP. The TW interacts with
KD. This explains the numerous weak kidney Qi indications, such as dizziness,
ma, hypertension, back pain, toothache, eye issues, fatigue, and tinnitus.
name of this point has “Bai” in it. Bai means white, and white is associated with
of hearing loss are
lungs. It is interesting to note, because the early stages white,
The name has
nsidered to be a lung Qi deficiency problem in TCM. ng.
the lungs, which helps hearing. I find this intrigui
plying it treats
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TCM FUNCTIONS ney s.
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and clears small intestine damp heat.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
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LOCATION AND NEEDLE TECHNIQUE
This point is located on the lateral side of the dorsal 5** metacarpal bone, 250i
distal to the wrist crease. Another way to locate these points is that 22.08 1s 6a
from SI 3, and 22.09 is .5 cun distal to SI 4. Perpendicular insertion
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS 4
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pee, blurred vision, sciatica due to kidney deficiency, nephritis,
‘imbs, heaviness and pain on both sides of the lower back, and back pain. Thisk
Is especially effective on females, but needle one side only.
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onifies and invigorates the kidneys. Dispels BL channel pathogens, dispels da
ind clears small intestine damp heat. Tonifies and invigorates the kidneys, Clear
$L channel pathogens, dispels damp, and clears small intestine damp fase. .
REACTION AREA
dney
distension.
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INICAL APPLICATIONS results. They og
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for tinnit Is,
: ia teeth pain and eye problems. Clinically they are not useful
Due to the indications of tonifying the kidneys and draining damp, they tre,
fatigue, and swollen, damp, and painful joints. I remember at one seminar Dr, 1
used these points for my back pain on the erector and paraspinal muscles, roune
the area of L2-5, my pain was instantly gone. Dr. Tan even looked at me and
it was ok if] still hurt he wasn’t finished treating my back, but it was instantly \e
Because the fifth finger in Tung acupuncture is associated with the kidne
these points cover the reaction area of the kidney, they are wonderful for
any kidnej
related pathology. Bo
As a Dao Ma, 22.08 and 22.09 are especi
ally effective to treat sacral pain. |
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Palmar side
TCM FUNCTIONS
UPPER JIAO
Regulates the Lungs, disinhibits the throat, and reduces fever.
MIDDLE JIAO
Dispels cold and damp from the middle Jiao, warms the center, harmonizes the
spleen and stomach, raises sinking stomach Qi.
REACTION AREA
Kidney, Spleen
CLASSICAL IN DICATIONS
Gastritis, chronic gastropathy, and gastric ulcer.
TOP TUNG ACUPU
NCTURE POINTS
22.11
Tu Shui
Earth Water
,
CLINICAL APPLICATIO
NS the 1,
tha t in the Yel low Em pe ror s Classic it says that the Stomadt
It is interesting to note ge int est ine , an d encircles
ch
s t o the lar
runs to the middle Jiao, travel for gas tr ointe stina l disea ses.
is so effective
This explains why this point
re these points are located, is
Even the Ling Shu says the thenar eminence, whe is
erred to as the fish belly
to diagnose stomach conditions. It is commonly ref
sis, will examines Q
Dr. Jimmy Chang, who teaches Chinese herbs and pulse diagno
back issues
area of LU 10 and 22.11, to diagnose digestive, upper neck, or
it is close to LU 10, which j is
y ‘ee use this point for the common cold, because
point on the LU channel. The Ying Spring treats external and ie ee es
rain me
ues. That is why it is so effective to treat the common cold or other wind iissue
|s,
i s
I use these points eve ry day to treat patient with
‘vectsion that
with poor digest i to;
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cede ing the ee and Stomach. Common ibe oe ara
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s yndrome, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and many other preset aise stive
a pee issues. —
Other indications ar e chronici gastritis : h
main points points f for patients who have loose and gastric ulcer.
stools due to eum eretheiricgallvii
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of *.
These points have a lifting effect. They lift the distended intestines to trea
hemorrhoids. I have used these points to save the life of an unborn baby that was
supposed to be born prematurely. These points were crucial in lifting the uterus
and child. After childbirth, they can be used to lift the uterus back into its original
position.
These points are excellent to treat chronic IBS, spleen and stomach disharmonies,
chronic constipation, sluggish bowels, and any stagnation in the groin area, or lower
Jiao.
44.08
Shou Wu Jin
Arm Five Metal
33.09
Shou Qian Jin
Arm 1000 Metal
TCM FUNCTIONS
UPPER JIAO
Tonify Lung Qi.
MIDDLE JIAO
Harmonizes the spleen and stomach, rectifies stomach Qi, regulates liver Qi, and
tonifies liver blood.
SYSTEMIC
Treats wind, releases the exterior, moves Qi and blood, stops pain, courses the
channels and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
33-08 Lung
33-09 Liver
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
ee abdominal pain, distending feeling of the leg, and pain and numbness oi
€ feet.
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derutilize
These points are often un.
are always used together
treat:
They are very effective to
BL or GB channel sciatica
Chest pain
Chest constriction
ar t iss ues , an d just ab ou t any condition on the torso.
He
Neuropathy
dy.
Numbness or tingling anywhere in the bo
Raynaud's
Rib pain — extremely effective for this
Systemic blood flow, stagnation, blood issues
Digestion problem, gas and bloating
Early stage skin diseases
External wind diseases
Wounds
Skin rash
I will frequently default to these two points if I don’t know what to doQi oFanwheret
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aes ‘ad a“ good at rebalancing the body. Since most pain is
I usually use these points to suppl
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TCM FUNCTIONS
Regulates and tonifies spleen and stomach Qi, transforms cold damp, and damp
heat stagnation in the intestines. Moves and supplements spleen and stomach Qi,
transforms cold damp, damp heat, and stagnation in the intestines.
REACTION AREA
Liver, Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Enteritis caused by hepatitis, dizziness, blurred vision, abdominal pain, diarrhea,
sudden urge to defecate. It stops gas and bloating.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This is a very popular point in the Tung system. Points 33.10, 33.11, and 33.12 are
a great three point Dao Ma. These points are usually used together. However, 33.10
is good enough to be used separately.
This point is called Intestine Gate. It will treat all intestinal issues. It is more
effective to treat urgent bowel movements than constipation, but it will treat both.
1 usually combine this with 66.05, as a starting point to treat digestive issues.
This point is also used a lot to treat gallbladder disorders, and poor digestion. It is
very effective for digestive issues caused by a gallbladder disorder.
33.10
Chang Men
Intestine Gate
This point is very effective to treat gallbladder related digestive issues that resi:
poor bile production. This causes intestinal hyper-motility. This point treats;
spleen and stomach, and can also treat damp heat or cold in the middle burner jj
can manifest as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, gastritis, coli
diarrhea, constipation, lack of gallbladder causing digestive issues, pancreaii
fatty liver, sluggish bowels, pain anywhere in the middle or lower Jiao, and feels
of fullness. These are common presentations in Western clinics.
33.11
Gan Men - Liver Gate
TCM FUNCTIONS
Regulates Liver Qi and blood, drains damp heat, course the liver and rectifies Qi,
quickens the blood and transforms stasis, and stops pain.
REACTION AREA
Liver
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Acute hepatitis
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
The LV is the most underrated and undertreated organ. With over 600 functions,
it is almost as important as the heart. The heart is the emperor organ, but if there
were a runner up, it would be the liver.
This point treats the liver. It is also valuable to treat shingles, rib pain, liver issues,
fatty liver, and all types of liver organ issues. It is extremely important clinically to
treat all liver indications such as fatigue, poor blood flow, and pain in the muscles,
tendons, and fascia. Since the liver is on the right side of the body, treating this
point on the left side is most effective. It is on the SI channel, and the SI treats the
LV.
Since this is on the SI channel, it is close to SI 4, the Yuan Source point, and the SI,
it removes turbid damp. It treats the LV, and I expand that clinically to include the
definition of the GB. This point treats the LV and GB very effectively.
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TOP TUNG ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
33-11
Gan Men
Liver Gate
This point is also often effective to treat allergies, infertility, pain, digestion,
headaches, fatigue, stress, sleep, neuropathy, edema, hypertension, toxicity, blood
flow and hormone issues. In my experience, these issues all originate in a congested
and malfunctioning liver. The liver is so compromised that it is affecting the other
organs and breaking down a healthy body.
33.12
Xin Men
Heart Gate
33.12
Xin Men - Heart Gate
TCM FUNCTIONS
Regulates heart Qi, removes obstructions, tonifies heart Qi, clears the pericardium,
moves Qi and blood, and stops pain. It dispels SI channel pathogens.
REACTION AREA
Heart
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Carditis, palpitations, suffocating feeling in the chest, vomiting, and dry cholera.
Liver fire rising, knee pain, coccyx pain, groin pain, medial thigh pain, sciatica, and
sacral pain.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This is a great point to treat the heart, thus the name, Heart Gate. The SI treats the
HT, which is the channel where this point is located. It is used a lot to treat lower
back pain, knee pain, coccyx pain, and heart issues.
I often image 33.10 as the lower Jiao, 33.11 as the middle Jiao, and 33.12 as the
upper Jiao. This is why these three points are used together to treat many internal
disorders in the torso. There are indications of dry cholera, but this condition is not
Seen in modern clinics. The most common and effective uses of this point are to
treat knee pain, coccyx pain, sciatica, lower back pain, groin issues, and heart and
chest issues, All these uses are due to the images and channel relationships.
UNCTURE POINTS
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33.12
Xin Men
Heart Gate
This is one of the most commonly used points to treat heart, chest, stress,
hypertension, tightness, and pain in the upper chest cavity. Stress and che
tightness sensations are very common in modern clinics. This point can k
combined with PC 6, and HT 7 for an effective treatment.
The Dao Ma combination of 33.10, 33.11, and 33.12 is used quite often due to the
fact that most patients are affected by poor digestion, liver congestion, and weak
hearts. A large proportion of modern patients have issues with these three orgals
I have never been disappointed when treating internal disorders with these poitls
33-13
Ren Shi !
33.15
33.14 Humanity Scholar
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Di Shi
ort Earth Scholar
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L Tian Shi
Heavenly Scholar
TCM FUNCTIONS
LUNG
Diffuses the lung, dispels cold, courses the channels and frees the connecting
vessels. Regulates and tonifies lung Qi. Clears the upper burner.
HEART
Regulates heart Qi, clears the pericardium, clears the upper burner, tonifies heart
Qi, quickens the vessels, and frees the channels.
REACTION AREA
Heart, Lung
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS .
Asthma, rhinitis, arm pain, common cold, and suffocating sensation in the chest.
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
These points are incredi ble points, and are always usedhmatogeth er. They treat all
fy chest a u i
s, breathing problems, coughing, ast , a stuf
issues, allergie
dise ase. The y are also effe ctiv e for any heart condition that is ie ay
respiratory
a lung dysfunction. I default to these points when I treat any condition rial
the lungs.
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i area, iti treats both the heart and the lungs. Mas ter Tus
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44.02
of Hou Zhui
Back Vertebra
44.03
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2.5
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TCM FUNCTIONS
Moves Qi and blood, opens the channels and collaterals, and stops pain.
Strengthens the spine. Invigorates and supplements kidney Qi.
REACTION AREA
Liver, Heart, Spine
44.02 — Located on the posterior side of the humerus, 2.5 cun proximal to the
cubital crease on the TW channel.
44.03 — Located on the posterior side of the humerus, 4.5 cun proximal to the
cubital crease on the TW channel. It is 2 cun proximal from 44.02.
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Dislocation, distending pain of the vertebrae, nephritis, hypertension, and lower
back pain.
These points are on the TW channel. The TW will treat the KD, which conti,
the spine, Du, Live ‘
bone and spine. These points also have a reaction area of
Heart. Most acupuncture visits are for pain, and that pain is usually back pain ~
root of that back pain is typically the lower or mid spine. These points are ,, ri
mid arm, the mid arm treats the mid back, via the image. The mid arm cay
image the lower or upper back, depending on your image.
These points basically treat all issues with the spine, and bulging discs. They z.
less painful to the patient than the hand points, and clinically I have found tie
treat a wider range of back problems than 11.11, 11.12, or Ling Gu, for example.
I frequently combine the Bone Spur Points, Gu Ci Yi Er San, with 44.02 and 44.0;
to treat mid to lower spine pain, with or without bulging disc issues, degeneration,
stenosis, and bone spurs, etc. This is an extremely valuable two point Dao Ma.
44.02 and 44.03, to treat these types of problems.
These points are the top points to treat bulging discs and spine pain. The TW trea’
the KD. They are clinically exceptional for mid-spine pain in the area of 148, and
lower back pain in the area of L2-S2. They are also useful for all types of kidne!
disease, including nephritis.
These points are best known for hypertension and heart issues, polio, and —*
and headaches from hypertension. I find that acupuncture is ae
hypertension, but herbs and lifestyle changes are a necessity. That is why I use ad
points primarily to treat pain, not heart disease. I do believe that herbs and a
should be the first choice to treat hypertension, while acupuncture plays
important, but secondary role.
Jian Zhon s
.06
44.0 v Shoulder Center
TCM FUNCTIONS
Moves Qi and blood, dispels dampness, tonifies the spleen and stomach, tonifies
heart Qi, invigorates the kidneys, releases the exterior, dispels wind in the upper
Jiao, stops bleeding, and stops pain.
REACTION AREA
Heart
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Knee pain (most effective), dermatosis (most effective for skin diseases in the neck
area), polio, hemiplegia, palpitations, arteriosclerosis, nosebleeds, and shoulder
pain.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is in the top 10-20 points in the Tung system. It is used often for nose
conditions, heart conditions, and knee pain. It is also very effective to treat
Synecological and fatigue problems. It is valuable for hemiplegia, however there
are more effective Tung points to treat this.
Point 44.06 is on the LI channel, and thus influences the LV, the ST (and indirectly
the SP), the LU, and the KD. The LI is full of Qi and blood, and this point is located
in a big muscle. The muscle is earth, which is the spleen, this explains why it is so
effective to treat fatigue and damp disorders.
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44.06
Jian Zhong
Shoulder Center
I use this point to treat all patients who have fatigue, dampness, spleen and stoma,
issues, Qi and blood deficiency, or stagnation. I use this point a lot in my practiy
at least 10-20 times per day.
When I treat a stuffy nose, fatigue, knee pain, chest and heart problems, whicti
about 10-20 timesa day, 44.06 is always one of my top points.
An example ofb*
this point is used is a patient who had right side shoulder pain, in the location’
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55.02
Hua Gu Yi
Flower Bone One
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS ; , .
There is no substitute for these points when it comes to eye Issues. | find it ‘
the clinic to insert from the liver channel through to these points on the botto;, ‘
the foot. They are very effective for all head, nose, and eye issues. I usually use onl
two to three of the four points.
These points are clinically very effective for headaches if you needle down from the
LV channel into the area of KD 1. Inserting the needles from the top of the foot in
the LV channel activates these points from the top side. The body does not know
how you activated the points, they were just activated. Inserting this way activates
more channels, covers more indications, and thus has a greater effect.
This theory is why many high level Tung teachers say that they love San Cha San.
The reason is that when you insert it deeply, this one point activates San Cha San,
plus 22.06, 22.07, TW 2, TW 3, TW 4, SI 3, SI 4, 22.08, and 22.09. Using just one
needle, so many points are activated. Inserting the needle down through the LV
channel is the same principle.
A great example of how this point can be used is a patient of mine who after only six
treatments, has been able to reduce her eyeglass prescription three times. She is
now using the glasses prescribed to her from three prescriptions before the most
recent one.
Her eyes are improving so much. Her diagnosis is macular d i She had
to use some older glasses, because her eyes had improved Sera, We. joke that
every time she shows up she is wearing her old, out of date glasses because
aeSo Tia hea
her eyes
are getting better and better. She does not need her current glasses I doubt
she
will be able to get rid of her glasses entirely, } ne
been reduced by 40%. y. “towever, her prescription so far has
Shang Liu
Upper Tumor
TCM FUNCTIONS
REACTION AREA
Brain
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS ee
Brain tumor, headache, swelling of the cerebellum, cranial nerve pain (trigeminal
neuralgia), fatigue, stuffy nose, and bleeding from the nose.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is very effective for hydrocephalus, brain injury, and trauma. It treats
any problem with the head and the brain. This is a microsystem of the head on ae
where this point is located. A great Dao Ma is KD 1 and 55.06, or KD 2 an
35-06. It is also effective for stuffy nose, bleeding nose, stuffy head, cloudy thinking,
vy head, and brain fog.
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55-06
Shang Liu
Upper Tumor
For a patient who had a caffeine withdrawal headache, I was going to use oll
points, such as 88.12, 88.13, and 88.14, because they treat headaches and the lie
I believed that the liver was the root of her caffeine addiction withdrawal. Shes
that not only did her head hurt, but it hurt on the inside. She said it felt like!
brain was swelling. This to me indicated dampness and swelling in the brain. ™
led me to use this point. Upon insertion, her headache
was gone.
66.03
Huo Ying
Fire Hard
66.03
TCM FUNCTIONS
Dispels wind, moves Qi and blood, increases systemic circulation.
UPPER JIAO 8
Tonifies the heart, moves heart Qi, opens and clears the pericardium.
MIDDLE JIAO
Tonifies the liver, moves liver blood and Qi, and opens the channels and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
Heart, Liver
66.03
Huo Ying
Fire Hard
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
The name of this point translates as “make the fire harder” and thus we knoy "
improves circulation. To increase the “fire” we are increasing the HT. The Ly treats
the PC, the PC controls the cardiac function. This point is close to LV 2.
Clinically I use this point all the time to treat TMJ, headaches, circulation issues,
heart problems, and any type of bleeding in the groin or gynecological area,
Remember that the liver controls the tendons, so the LV should be considered fo;
any tendon issue. The liver also controls the tendon, which includes shaking, and
wind. There is also a vessel under this point, the dorsalis pedis artery. Vessel treats
vessel, which explains all the circulation, blood flow, Qi and blood stagnation, liver,
and heart indications.
This point, combined with 66.04 is very effective for a stuffy nose, not only because
of the image and channel, but because of the typical root cause of a stuffy nose.
Typically a stuffy nose has no blood flow, it also has phlegm and damp. These points
make the fire harder, they drive fire up into the damp, phlegmy, and cold nose,
which has no blood circulation, and open it.
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This is a secret to Tung points. It can be channel and image, but it is much more
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than that. It is the channel and image, and also the root, which is the diseased
organ. The assumption here is that the root cause of the s : ;
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noseTeinaet pane
blood flow, both of which
to know the points treat headaches or stuffy
noses, you need to know why
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the indications listed for 66.03, you combine it - strongly suggest that to tre!
better. with 66.04. The effect is mu°
66.04
Huo Zhu
-66.04
Fire Master
TCM FUNCTIONS
Moves Qi and blood, increases systemic circulation, expels wind damp.
UPPER JIAO
Tonifies the heart, moves heart Qi, opens and clears the pericardium, opens the
channels and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
Heart
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS ‘
Emergency point for heart attacks, enlargement of the bones, headac e,
inflammation or tumors of the uterus, gastrointestinal diseases, liver diseases,
heurasthenia, breech presentation, pain in the hands and feet, difficult ae
eadache due to heart problems, liver and stomach diseases, inflammation an
tumors of the uterus.
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS patients have fatigue, st ress, tension, Qi and blog
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In modern cliinics,
nics, most O liver, and it her an over-a-ac i e hear :
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and weak e ;
stagnation, a pina ame
heart (poor — ir cu la tion). This This one point, 66.4 7
(hypertension), or Santis ed with 66.03, sh your most commonly usel
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amaeete — Inguinal pain, groin pain, wind damp
This x8 to treat the heat
point is arguably one of the best points in the Tung
—— Taveidt daily. It8
It is 7 of the top 10 points of Master Tung,
very good for moving Qi and blood, facial pain,andheadaches,
I use this po roductive issues
rep
male and female. Raynaud’s, circulatory issues, systemic blood fl ow issues.
this point on at least 75% of my patients.
TCM FUNCTIONS
UPPER JIAO
Clears and soothes Yang Ming channel in the face, harmonizes wood, and the GB
channel in the face. Removes obstructions, dispels wind, and drains fire and damp.
MIDDLE JIAO
Strengthens the spleen, disinhibits damp, harmonizes the stomach, and stops
rebellious stomach Qi.
LOWER JIAO
Warms the uterus, moves Qi and blood in the lower Jiao, removes obstructions and
clears the channels.
REACTION AREA
Stomach, Intestines, Duodenum, Uterus
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
in 1S a wood point on the earth channel. This explains how it harmonizes so many
“ 8S, such as the lower Jiao (uterus), the middle Jiao (stomach and intestines),
© upper Jiao (the head, nose, jaw, and eyes).
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66.05
Men Jin
Gate Metal
delv e even furt her into the Five Ele men ts, sinc e this is a wood point, it sooth,
To us, paint
the liver. That is why we see such wonderful indications for the uter
menstruation, and or headaches, stuffy nose. A congested liver is implicated in ql
these indications.
This point is very helpful when a patient has a headache, but does not know exactl
where it hurts. It is also useful if they feel like their eyeballs are stiff, painful, «
they have a headache behind their eyes.
This point is used on most patients with headaches. It is especially useful for pa!
in the area of Yin Tang, but it is also used for other areas on the head. It is used!
any female disorder, or any disorder of the head, TMJ , ear, nose, jaw, etc.
This point is also close to the Shu Stream point, ST 43, and thus has many sil |
indications and actions such as swelling of the face, edema, rumbli
ng intest?
abdominal pain, persistent cough, night sweating, and redness of the eyes and fat |
It is definitely one of the Top Ten Tung points.
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66.08
TCM FUNCTIONS
Clears the liver and gallbladder, brightens the eyes, and sharpens hearing. Clears
heat, extinguishes wind and relieves pain. Moves Qi and blood, opens the channels
and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
Lung, Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Hemostasis (including bleeding due to traumatic injury, incised wound, or
injection), and migraine headaches.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
[always use 66.08 and 66.09 together. These points are used very often in the Tung
system. I use them primarily for systemic bone swelling, systemic inflammation,
and headaches. These points are great when your patient says her whole body hurts.
Point 66.08 is an amazing point, and it can be used alone, but your success rate with
any condition for which these points are indicated, will increase tenfold if you
Combine 66.08 and 66.09. Please see 66.09 for further explanation.
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66.09
66.09
Water Bend
g
Shui Qu - Water Bend
TCM FUNCTIONS
eyes, and sharpens hearing.
Clears the liver and gall bladder, brightens the
s Qi and blood, opens th
Clears heat, extinguishes wind, relieves pain, move
channels and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
Lung, Kidney
Points 66.08 and 66.09 are very commonly used in the Tung system. Clinically I
use these points most to treat systemic bone swelling, systemic inflammation, and
headaches. These points are great when your patient says her whole body hurts.
Although these points are amazing for tinnitus, in my experience your success rate
will be below 20% when using acupuncture alone for this. It is very challenging to
treat all tinnitus patients. Sometimes you are successful, sometimes you are not. It
is not dependable enough.
The theories about these points are rich and deep. Since the needle is close to the
bone, we are activating the kidney (water), which treats edema and swelling. The
name of the point implies “water cure,” hence the treatment of the water/kidney.
GB 41, GB 42, and GB 43 are very popular and powerful points in TCM. Ina similar
way, 66.08 and 66.09 are just as strong, if not stronger points. This is one of the
nuisances of the Tung system. The points are close to GB 41, and it does matter if
your location is a bit off. It actually does matter. That is where your “good needle
mes a great needle.” Rarely in acupuncture is something good or bad. As in
my needle is amazing, but your needle is worthless. In most cases, acupuncture still
helps the body. However, this is where practitioners go from mediocre to amazing.
wy changing small things, an “average needle” will become a “miraculous healing
needle.”
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77.08
yheng Zong
Upright Ancestor
97.03
“wheng Shi
Upright Master
77.04
Bo Qiu
Catching Ball
77.01 is 3.5 cun superior to the sole of the foot between the KD and BL, on tH |
ten anerer At the level of the tip of the lateral malleolus and BL 60. othe
authors locate this point on a range of 2.5 to 4.5 cun from the sole of the foot.
77.02 is two cun superior to 77.01
CAL IN DICATIONS
Neck pain or sprain, spinal pain, neck rigidity, lower back pain,
vertebral pain due
to sprain, lumbar vertebral pain, neck pain and rigidity and cranial
and hydrocephalus. Pain in the shoulder and back, lower back pain,
sailaneteenl
and sciatica
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Points 77-01, 77-02, and 77-03, and 77.04 are always used in combination. I find
that using 2 or 3 of the points is sufficient, but sometimes I do use all 4 points if
necessary.
These are your first choice to treat neck pain on the bone, cervical issues from C1 to
C7, and thoracic from T1 to T4.
These points clinically treat the spine, the Du and Bladder channels on the neck. I
often combine these points with Ren 24 to treat neck pain. (Master Tung was a
master at the 14 TCM channels. It is fine to use Tung points with your TCM points.
You just need to know the healing mechanisms and when it is and is not appropriate
to combine TCM and Tung points.
These points are effective to treat lower back pain, due to the image and the channel,
and for brain problems, due to the reaction area. I love these points for these
conditions. They are powerful, effective, and not painful. The key to using these
points effectively is that you must tap the bone on insertion. Needle through the
tendon, all the way to the bone. That is key.
Since you insert the needle through the tendon and touch the bone, these points
treat the tendon and the bone. The neck is usually stiff due to tendon, muscle or
he problems.
Thave yet to see neck pain that originates in the area of C1-T4 on the spine, and BL
d treated
channels that is not adel by using these points. These points shoulbe
nts are on
on the opposite side. It is best to treat the opposite side, because the poi
the BL channel, and in theory the same channel treats itself on the same side. The
BL treats the BL.
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77.01 to 77-04
hannel on the spine. This is
: about the Du ¢ Not
Some people migiit = These points are a <a ees te rhanne he ‘
treating the Du chan that you do not need to =~ Th
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treat thethe ean
os HE neck, and the upper back. hey are simple, effectiy, » ay ay
consistent.
dia, the pain was usually from trauma, Manual
When I treated neck pain in In h as using it to carry bricks on the top of the ve_
: tool, suc aa
Tyo ie: Were Dey poy,
aid cea for upper back and: neck pain in : the muscles,
who had hurt their cervicals or upper thoracic, and the pain was radiating int, c i
GB 21 area.
An example of this was a patient who picked rice all day. He squatted and,
constantly looking down, which put pressure on the area of C7/T1. Many othe
patients carried bricks on their heads while working on construction sites, 1,
women carried their washing on their heads, when walking to and from the rive
to clean. Things like this put pressure on, and damaged the spine, which caus
pain that radiated to the muscles. This is an example of treating pain in the arad
GB 21 that originated in the spine.
I have noticed that most of the Tung points that are used to treat the upperbat
and neck, do so by treating the spine. The root of the pain that is treated by 770!
77-02, 77.03, 11.11, 11.12, 11.09, Fan Hou Jue, 22.01, 22.02, 22.08, 22.09, 77%
77-06, 77.07, are all focused on the spine itself. Th ints treat the root ofl
problem, which is the bones. Sees ES
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77-05
Yi Zhong
First Weight
77-06
77.07 Er Zhong
77.06 Second Weight
77.05
77-07
San Zhong
Third Weight
TCM FUNCTIONS
This is one of the best points to break and move stuck Qi and blood. It frees the
channels and quickens the connecting vessels, stops pain, expels wind, tonifies and
clears the spleen. It dispels wind and resolves phlegm.
REACTION AREA
Heart, Lung, Spleen
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Hyperthyroidism, tonsillitis, deviation of the eye and mouth (facial hemiparesis),
migraine headaches, mastitis, fibrocystic breast disease, breast tumors, meningitis,
ae disease, splenomegaly, lateral side rib pain, abnormally bulging eyes, lumps,
"nd cranial tumors.
77.05 to 77.07
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meets Ar “ of your most frequently used ao in clinic, for a fei
Theesewil 2 js that they are amazing at niet he OF Systemic Sta a
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a or Oi deficiency. Most of our patients os a ne Be EOgt CAUse.
aa athe second reason is that they are pe! e heen to treat nec, dai Ni
a neck pain they treat is scalene pain, and also to some extent, Pain in the,"rl
of GB 21.
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These points treat wind in the GB channel. They treat phlegm in the ST chang
They are close to GB 39, which treats bone marrow. These Three Weight poiti
treat blood diseases. They regulate the earth and wood, the ST and GB.
These points effectively treat both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid. Not only dot
channels go to the neck, but the points image the thyroid correctly. This'si
addition to the phlegm, wind, Qi, and blood aspects.
These points are better for scalene issues than for problems in the area of GB aia
TW 15. Since these points move so much Qi and blood, they are wonderful for™
liver issues, and are indicated for cirrhosis, fatty liver, and fatigued liver.
ras points have been tested with MRI imaging, and have been verified to inc
“s . pie to the head. This
explains the indications of hemiples"
e, head trauma, headaches, neck pain,
and upper back pain.
I :
toe i ti.ons all the time to treat migraine headaches, trigeminal an
thet ability Jaw muscles, TMJ, shoulder pain, and upper back
move Qi and blood, dispel wind, and resolve pa!”
phleg™.
77.05 to 77> 07
Although this is not a top point in the Tung system, classically it was used primarily
to treat spleen problems. However, in our modern clinics, I would suggest that 90 -
95% of your patients will benefit from these points.
Anice example of the usage of this point is a patient who came in with neck pain
that was radiating down her arm, into her elbow. This was not classical neck pain.
It was pain that only occurred when she breathed in or out. This is interesting,
because 77-05, 77-06, and 77.07 treat pain that is associated with the scalene
muscles. The scalene muscles are known as the “second breathing muscles.” I used
77.01, 77-02, and 77.03 on her with no effect. Upon realizing that her neck pain was
caused by the scalene muscles and affected by breathing, I used 77.05, 77.06, and
77.07 and the pain was resolved immediately.
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77.08
77.08 Si Hua Shang
Four Flowers Upper
REACTION AREA
Lung, Heart
Although some texts cite different depths having different functions, this is not m
experience. In my experience, you must get the Qi with patients. Since there are®
many anatomical differences in our patients, I have found that the clinicd
references to needle depth and functions do not hold true. You should fel?
sensation at the end of your needle, a muscle grab or some other indication that)”
have the Qi, at any depth of insertion. Although in most cases we have cited tH
point depths of classical references, getting the Qi is the most important objecti
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Asthma, toothache, dizziness, .
itatiions, coronary artery dise «sing, a
sudden turmoil. palpitat ase, vomiting
.08
if Hua Shang
Four Flowers Upper
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is in the top three points in the Tung syst
and it has many of the same indi em. It is
cations. The difference for the very close to ST 36
this point is on the heart line Tung system in that
, branch, and reaction area. This is why it
effective to treat heart and lung issues, Bell’s palsy, hemiplegia is very
, jaw problems, teeth
issues
, face problems, and digestive issues, | use this
point on most patients,
a ae have fatigue. Since this point is an earth point on the earth channel ?
itis tonifying. The TCM name is Leg Three Mile, which means that we can walk an
additional three miles after this point is needled.
It is an amazing point for any face problem, wind attack, headache, tooth or eye
problem due to the channel relationships and the images. Since it has the reaction
area of the heart and lungs, and the ST channel runs up the leg and chest, it is great
for all respiratory diseases. It treats weak lung Qi, and weak heart Qi. It also treats
Western defined heart diseases.
This point dispels wind and phlegm, so it will treat many odd diseases. It treats Qi
and blood stagnation of any type. Due to the channel and image, it will treat all
spleen and stomach disharmonies, and Western gastrointestinal disease. It is an
amazing point. It is located closer to the bone than the traditional St 36. Since it
is closer to the tibia, the neural network is tighter and denser, which gives it a
Stronger reflex action on the brain.
and 77.10. i
This is usually used with 2-3 additional Tung points, like 77.09
unlike many bit can a
this point is extraordinary on its own. This point,
have fatigue, apnea P mee .
its own. Considering how many patients :
respiratory and emotional issue s, and Qi and blood circulation pro
at least 90% of my patients.
77.18
Shen Guan
also called:
Tian Huang Fy
Kidney Gate
g Fu
Shen Guan = Tian Huan
TCM FUNCTIONS
dispels wind damp, strengthens the lumbar atea
Supplements the kidneys,
spine, invigorates the heart, a
nd supplements and tonifies the spleen and Son
MIDDLE JIAO
Supplements the spleen, resolves Qi stagnation, courses the middle and lower},
dispels wind and damp from the channels and connecting vessels.
LOWER JIAO
Warms and regulates the lower Jiao, dispels cold damp, and eliminates cold int
lower Jiao. It regulates original Qi and prevents disease.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS i
Edem a, kidni ey disea
i se, diab i etes mellitus, strangury, premature "en
tuo
ee
imp ote nce Panej s bas issiet e nocturnal emission, hematuriai, utes one
i
ne
e limbs, proteinuria, irregular
re) bd
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We could write an entire book on Ling Gu and Da Bai, due to the richness of the
theory and application of these points. I will try to present a few general theories
as to why so many things are treated by these points, but I implore you to always
continue your own personal education. You should work through each indication
and consider why it works, as I have done.
I often combine 77.18 with SP 9. I rarely use 77.19 alone. If I don’t use 77.21 and
77.19 with 77.18, then I will always include SP 9 to create a Dao Ma.
The spleen connects to the kidneys. That is earth connecting to water. You will find
that most tonification points in the Tung system are on the SP channel. They
support and astringe the KD, to help stop the loss of essence.
The spleen connects with the heart, and thus will treat many sleep and stress
disorders. The spleen, 77.18, is close to SP 9, which is the He Sea point, thus these
points are used for storing Qi, where Yang Qi enters.
affects
Point 77.21, is close to SP 6, the Three Leg Yin Crossing Point, and it thus
urogenital disorders. The spleen, earth, is responsible for the middle burner, which
image, which is
is the SP and ST Qi. The three points cover the entire body via the
the full image, half image, and quarter image.
77.18
Shen Guan
Kidney Gate
they are ie
They are famous for treating frozen shoulder pain. I would suggest
damp, obstruct
for frozen shoulder pain because of the effect they have on cold
of the channels, Qi stagnation, and channel blockages on the LU, SI, ang 1
channels. It is not just due to the effect on “frozen shoulder.”
TCM FUNCTIONS
Supplements the kidney, dispels wind damp, strengthens the lumbar area and
spine, boosts the kidneys, invigorates the heart, supplements and tonifies the spleen
and stomach.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Edema, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, strangury, premature ejaculation,
impotence, seminal emission, nocturnal emission, hematuria, uterine tumors,
nephritis, edema of the limbs, proteinuria, tumors of the uterus, irregular
menstruation, lower back pain due to kidney deficiency.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is usually combined with 77.18, and 77.21. Please refer to 77.18 for
further information.
ee
This point is very close to SP 7 and it reminds me of something that happened when
lobserved Dr. Tan in his clinic. One time he had a patient who had tongue pain. In
Tung acupuncture we should instantly think that the tongue is muscle, and the
Muscle is spleen. That would be 1010.22, Bi Yi. It is also the reaction area of the
Spleen. It’s perfect, we have a point that has a tongue indication, and it also fits the
‘ot, because the reaction area is the spleen, which is connected to the tongue.
UNCTURE POINTS
TOP TUNG ACUP
77.19
Di Huang
Earthly Emperor
I don’t know if Dr. Tan would have used that point or not. On this day in clini
did not. He inserted two needles into SP 7, and the woman's tongue pain ‘
instantly gone! I am mentioning this because the relationship of the Sp js the cg
neighbor of the HT, in system five. I personally hate system five, and I never ug;
Here I was, witnessing a wonderful, simple, beautiful, and medically Speaking
fantastic treatment. The patient was 100% happy and thrilled her tongue didny
hurt.
This treatment stood out, and I still remember it since that day in 2004. It remin
me to adapt and change. That patient was very apprehensive. I can imagine tha!
was going to needle her nose, where 1010.22 is located. Regardless of the outcon
I can almost guarantee she would never have returned.
77.21
Ren Huang
Human Emperor
7721~
TCM FUNCTIONS
Supplements the kidneys, dispels wind damp, strengthens the lumbar and spine,
invigorates the heart, and supplements the spleen and stomach.
MIDDLE JIAO
Supplements the spleen, frees Qi stagnation, courses the middle and lower Jiao, and
dispels wind damp from the channels and connecting vessels.
LOWER JIAO
Warms and regulates the lower Jiao, dispels cold damp and eliminates cold in the
lower Jiao. Regulates original Qi and prevents disease.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Edema, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, strangury, premature ejaculation
Impotence, seminal emission, nocturnal emission, hematuria, uterine tumors
nephritis, proteinuria, irregular menstruation, and lower back pain due tc
deficiency of the kidneys. Trigeminal neuralgia, fatigue and weakness, genera
Sestive and gynecological disorders. This point is very close to SP 6, and thus it
has Many of the same indications of that point.
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Ren Huang
Human Emperor
is use d mor e oft en tha n 77. 19. ‘th e point 77.59 functions a bit jx,
‘s point more than SP 7, », re
b= ii functions a bit like SP 6. SP 6 is used a lot
suggest that 77.19 is somewhat of an auxiliary poi nt in this Dao Ma. Point 7;
77.19 facilitates bith
the main point, and 77.21 is the supporting point. Point
these points.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is used in combination with 77.18 and 77.19 the majority of the tin
Please refer to 77.18 for further information.
I do use this point at times on its own, it functions like SP 6, the 3 leg yin cross»
point and is very powerful and effective for SP 6 actions and indications.
I frequently use 77.21 for insomnia, upper back pain, trapezius pain, supraspins
pain in the upper back, groin, sexual issues in both men and women, reproduc
issues in both men and women, stress, and weak kidney or adrenal function.
7724
77.22 77-22
— Ce San Li
Beside Three Miles
77-23
Ce Xia San Li
Distal to Beside Three
Miles
TCM FUNCTIONS
Soothes the sinews and vessels, moves and regulates Qi and blood, expels wind from
the face, clears damp stagnation in the channels and connecting vessels.
REACTION AREA
Teeth, Lung
The trick to locating these points is to first find ST 36 using one hand, then find GB
34 with the other hand. Since GB 34 is more proximal than ST 36, move the hand
that is touching GB 34 down the GB channel until it is at the same level as ST 36.
The first point is located between that GB point and ST 36.
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS —, . ;
Toothache, facial paralysis, headache, sinusitis, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s palsy,
carpal tunnel, teeth and mouth problems, heel pain, and facial tics.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
lalways combine 77.22 and 77.23. These are very famous and popular points. I use
them all the time for headaches, and because of the reaction area, for the teeth.
They are great points for TMJ, and pain in the teeth or mouth.
These should be your first point choice for headaches. Although they are popular
°T wrist and heel pain, I personally find other points to be better for that.
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These points, since they are located between the Shao yang (GB) which fiiei. |
shaking, and the bones, and the Yang Ming (ST), which
\ is full of the moeOst ja
blood, have many clinical uses. There are many unique concepts In the Tung fami),
system of points, and in this case, treating points that lie between channels ig sini,
to blending paint. Our points have attributes of both colors, of both the Yang Ming
(ST), and Shao Yang channels (GB).
The reason these points are used so often is that since they treat migraine |
headaches, headaches in general, TMJ, Qi and blood stagnation, Wind, the Ly, _
GB, and they treat numerous channels that run to the face, which are such comm _
complaints in our clinics. These points are incredibly useful, pain-free to treat, ay
effective.
Nk
ST
These points can be used for heel and wrist pain but they are not my first choice and
cae
other points should be chosen.
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77.26
TCM FUNCTIONS
Regulates Qi and blood, relieves pain, removes obstructions, opens the channels
and collaterals, and transforms blood stasis. Opens the chest and sternum, rectifies
Qi, regulates the lung, and clears heat.
REACTION AREA
Chest, Thoracic cage
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Sternum pain, clavicle pain, rib pain, and pleurisy.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS .
It is
These are among the few points that are truly indicated to treat pain at GB 21.
GB
interesting to note that these points are on the BL channel. How can they treat
r
21 pain? Master Tung was aware of the Jing Jin and Tendino-muscula
are not on the GB
relationships. According to this theory, the trapezius muscles on the BL
trapezius pain are
spanned, but on the BL channel. These Tung points for
Channel.
PUNCTURE POINTS
TOP TUNG ACU
77.26
Qi Hu
Seven Tigers
It is interesting to note that chronic pain affects the kidneys. We know that the K)
controls the deeper and more chronic muscle problems that are below the mu:
superficial trapezius muscles. The trapezius is the muscle to focus on for moreaat:
and superficial muscle problems. When the pain is chronic, it makes more sens
treat the opposite side, as Master Tung would have suggested. The reason for thi
is that the KD controls the deeper muscles, which are more affected by chrost
issues, which is treated by the BL channel using the Tendinomuscular or Jing Jit
channel relationships. The BL treats the KD.
ne indications are pain in the ribs, lungs, or chest area, scapula paid, and
hii ation of the clavicle. This includes such manifestations as pleurisy, ch
nstriction, painful breathing, and pain at the intercostal muscles.
Wai San Guan - Outer Three Gates
77. 27
TCM FUNCTIONS
Dispels all types of wind. This can manifest as heat or cold in the affected tissues.
Clears heat, wind, cold, and damp from any trauma. Moves Qi and blood, unblocks
the channels and collaterals, stops pain.
REACTION AREA
Lung
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS _
Tonsillitis, mumps, laryngitis, abscesses, tumors, and pain in the shoulder and arm.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS . .
77.05, 77-06, and 77-07, in that
These points are very strong. They are similar to
they treat all systemic stagnation, Qi stagnation, blockages, masses,
tumors, injuries
from trauma. I often alternate between 77-27 and 77.05, 77-06, and 77.07.
Point 77.27 can be used for any type of trauma, pain, or injury, regardless of the
systemic pain, blockage, or
location, They are very effective to treat any type of
trauma,
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77-27
Wai San Guan
Outer Three Gates
L use these points a lot for shingles, rib pain, chest pain, and GB or LV issues, There
are many occasions to use these points, depending on the root of the pathology ang
how the symptoms manifest.
Some common indications are: tonsillitis, tumor, cancer, pharyngitis, and pain in
the shoulder or arm. Mumps, laryngitis, abscesses, tumors, fibrocystic breasts,
acne, trigeminal neuralgia, swollen hands and arms, and elbow pain.
88.01
Tong Guan
Penetrating Gate
+-88.03
+ 88.02 88.02
88.01 Tong Shan
Penetrating Mountain
88.03
Tong Tian
Penetrating Heaven
TCM FUNCTIONS
Points 88.01, 88.02, and 88.03 are always used together.
UPPER JIAO
Rectifies Qi, loosens the chest, regulates Qi and blood, clears the channels and
removes obstructions. Regulates heart Qi, clears the pericardium, nourishes the
heart, clears heart fire, opens cardiac portals, moves damp, clears edema. It is used
for general blood deficiency patterns.
MIDDLE JIAO :
Regulates the spleen and stomach, harmonizes the middle Jiao, rectifies central Qi,
harmonizes the spleen and stomach, and disperses stagnation
REACTION AREA
Heart
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS =| , =
y, ”
Heart disease, pericardial pain, pain on both sides of the heart, dizziness,
limb pain, acute perica, di
gastric discase, palpitations, rheumatic heart disease,vomit
cerebral ischemia, rheumatic fever, and nausea and ing in Pregnancy,
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Points 88.01, 88.02, and 88.03 are always combined as a Dao Ma for best results
These are some of the most frequently used points in the modern clinic due ty the
fact that most patients have some sort of heart Qi, or blood problem at the root,
their disease. The number one killer in America is heart disease. There are may
manifestations of heart disease, both in Western and Chinese medicine.
This three point unit is also exceptional to treat all types of spleen and stomach
problems. Many patients have gastrointestinal issues exacerbating or causing thei
condition. Ailments such as stress, allergies, insomnia, and fatigue can all be caused
by a poorly functioning digestive system.
These are some of the best points, if not the best points in the Tung system totred
any heart problem. They treat heart Qi deficiency, and heart Qi stagnation. Iu
them every day to treat circulation issues, edema in the legs, heart issues, tight ches!
sensation, and to tonify the blood.
Since this is the fire point and fire generates the earth, you can see why these ae
are so great for many digestion issues. They are also located in the thick must
the legs, which means they are related to the spleen, and digestion. 10 addi
they are on the ST channel, which goes through the
digestive organs.
38.01, 88.02; and 88.03
are the main points to treat edema caused by heart issues, and hypotension
caused by heart conditions. These points are indicated for finger pain, ? but I do not
yse them much for that.
These are my favorite points to use on myself after a long week of working and
jing on my feet all day. They treat chest palpitations from stress, disturbed
sleep from too much work, fatigue, and edema in the lower legs from standing all
day. Th the first points I do on myself when I feel this way.
There are many other listed indications that come from this root dysfunction. They
are: heart diseases, pericardial pain, and pain on both sides of the heart, rheumatic
heart disease, dizziness, vertigo, palpitations, gastric disease, limb pain, acute
pericarditis, rheumatic fever, cerebral ischemia, four limb pain, gastritis, nausea
and vomiting in pregnancy.
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TOP TUNG AC
88.12
Ming Huang
Bright Yellow
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88.12
88.14
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Other Yellow
Upper Yellow
Three
Dao Ma
TCM FUNCTIONS
. Stops wind, mo
Move, tonify, and sedate the liver organ, liver Qi, and liver blood
Qi and blood, and stops pain. Invigorates the KD, LV, and the HT.
REACTION AREA
Kidney (superficial depth). Liver (middle depth), Heart (deep level).
opINICAL APPLICATIONS
Om main point is 88.12, and sometimes only this point ; .
im point Is used. If 88.13 or 88.14 is
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of poin ts. They are great for and
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have liver issues,: : an agnated
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circulation problems, : Qi and blood imbalances
C d stagnation. The heart and liver
are the two most diseased organs in Western culture. :
these points are clinically important for fatigue, eye issues, allergies, bone spurs,
and liver pain. This is the most underused channel for the treatment of pain. It is
also the most undertreated organ. It is the most undervalued pathology when it
comes to patients with headaches, fertility, allergies, sleep problems, fatigue, pain,
digestion, and “just not feeling right.” These points should be used for more than
just Western-defined cirrhosis of the liver, or the treatment of Hepatitis C.
These are some of the most important points I used on my wife to stop the early
delivery of our son. They are amazing for miscarriage, which is also known as
“slippery fetus.”
[treated a patient with headaches that were not going away with “headache points,”
such as Da Bai (22.04) or 77.22 and 77.23. The reason the points were not working
was that her headaches were caused by her menstrual cycle. The insertion of 88.12,
88.13, and 88.14 completely relieved her headache.
Another patient had fatigue. I tried many of the points indicated for fatigue in most
Tung books. It did not work. The reason it did not work was that the fatigue was
coming from too many Western medications, and too much alcohol consumption.
Her liver was blocked, stagnated, and overworked. These points, 88.12, 88.13, and
88.14 relieved her headache immediately.
These points are like Ling Gu, an entire book could be written about them. They
should be considered for any blood or Qi disease. They are also useful for any wind
ssue, shaking, tendon, or muscle disease. They are useful for odd diseases such as
shaking diseases, like Parkinson’s.
These are amazing points. They are clinically some of the most relevant and
Powerful points you can use in Western clinics. If I were to choose my top three
Points, this Dao Ma of 88.12, 88.13, and 88.14 would be included.
$8.18
Si Ma Shang
Rapid Horses Upper
$8.19
Si Ma Xia
Rapid Horses Lower
Three
Upper Horses or
Si Ma Points
Dao Ma
;
TCM FUNCTIONS
s Qi and blood, and stom
Tonifies lung Qi, dispels wind, damp, and phlegm, move
pain. Soothes and clears the liver.
REACTION AREA
Liver, Lung
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Hypochondriac pain, back pain, sciatica and lower back pain due to hypofunctia
of the lungs, pneumonia, tuberculosis, chest and back pain due to injury, pleut’:
rhinitis, deafness, tinnitus, otitis, dermatitis, facial paralysis, congested er
asthma, breast pain (very effective), hemiplegia, psoriasis, dermatosis, and St
of the lower limbs. Pain on the lateral side of the ribs, sciatica, “ea
pulmonary tuberculosis, conjunctiv
Prien iti s, breast pain,
junctiviti ; rhinitis,
faite and de rmatol
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Clinically,
i 88.17 is the main point nt inin
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combined with 88.18 and 88.19. this Dao Ma, and it is always used
38.37) 38.18 and 88.19
aster ng said that met to his system, all diseases were diseases of the five
gang organs:
ye ZaD8> the saa laneys, lung, spleen, and liver. As long as we treated those
if they were diseased, disease would go away. In the Tung family system,
they put lines down each limb, these lines on the body were given a “Zang,” so each
jimb would have five lines. If there were points on these lines, such as 88.17, 88.18,
or 88-19; they were on the lung line of the thigh, and thus would treat lung
conditions.
points 88.01, 88.02, and 88.03 are very effective for heart conditions. There are
about 30 theories that explain why that is. One unique way that the Tung family
would suggest is that those points, 88.01, 88.02, and 88.03, lie on the Zang line of
the heart. That line, the heart Zang line, and any point on that line will treat the
heart. In fact, all the points on that heart Zang line do treat the heart. This is very
interesting, to say the least. Many theories can be attributed to a various people,
but the Zang line, Zang disease and Zang pathology is unique to the Tung family.
These points are clinically relevant for sciatica, any type of chest pain, thoracic
cavity pain, and any type of lung or skin issue. They treat any type of breathing,
sinus, nose, diaphragm, and intercostal muscle issue. They should be your first
choice to treat skin, nose, rib, and allergy issues.
These points are used a lot clinically to treat fibromyalgia, muscle weakness, general
fatigue, numbness, and chronic overall pain.
They are the number one points for stuffy nose (the LU opens to the nose), the
number one for allergies (the LU is the first affected organ), and they tonify Qi,
because of the lung association. Since these points are located in a big muscle, they
treat muscular problems.
I use these points a lot for sciatica. I treat the opposite side Ling Gu, Da Ba, San
Cha San, with the same side 88.17, 88.18, and 88.19. This is a very effective point
combination. It is also a great systemic treatment for fibromyalgia patients. This
combination is used to treat hypothyroid and general fatigue. A wonderful
Combination is 88.12, 88.13, and 88.14 on one leg, with the other leg being 88.17,
88.18, and 88.19. This is a very powerful treatment.
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88.20
Xia Quan
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88.21
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88.22 Center Spring t
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Upper Spring |
TCM FUNCTIONS ;
Expel and extinguish wind, open the channels and collaterals in the face. They ar
primarily indicated for diseases or issues on the GB and TW channels on the face
REACTION AREA
Face, Lung
88.20 Two and a half cun superior to the knee joint, along the median line ofthe
lateral thigh.
88.21 Two cun superior to 88.20.
88.22 Two cun superior to 88.21.
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Facial paralysis, facial tics, deviation of the eyes and mouth, tinnitus, poor hearing
and Bell’s palsy.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Points 88.20, 88.21, and 88.22 are always used together in a Dao Ma.
el, Bets are not considered to be very pop
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This Dao Ma group is remarkable for any issue in the upper face, in particular when
that issue is on the GB, or TW channels on the face, or for wind. They are
remarkable for GB or TW headaches, TMJ pain, eye tics, Bell’s palsy, and trigeminal
neuralgia. They are not effective for tinnitus, but they treat any other ear problem,
and temporal side head problem. I use them a lot for ear pain, ear stuffiness, ear
blockages, ear swelling, but not tinnitus.
| have used these points to treat idiopathic large arteritis in one patient. I have also
used them to treat hydrocephalus and many head traumas.
As long as my patient has time and is welling to allow me to needle their thighs,
these points are my preferred choice to treat head problems.
Asa general rule, for chronic conditions I prefer to treat the legs. Master Tung used
the legs in general for chronic issues and clinically I agree. All the points are
fantastic but the points on the legs (feet, lower legs, upper legs) are all so powerful.
They are, to me, the best of the best.
88.25
Zhong Jiu Li
Miles
Zhong Jiu Li - Center Nine
Center Nine Miles
88.25
TCM FUNCTIONS
s, sharpens
Courses the wind, clears heat, clears the head and opens the portal
LV Qj,
hearing, frees the channels and quickens the connecting vessels. Moves
breaks stagnation, clears blockages, and treats bones and sinews. Invigorates Kidnes |
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Qi, courses the liver, soothes the heart, and quiets the Shen.
REACTION AREA
All four limbs, Lung
east INDICATIONS
ere are many other poi . They depend on ther oot cause ‘ is
‘her indications for this point
oa the following indications: Back pain, lower back pain, lumbar vertebra
aati oe ie paralysis, neck pain, and dizziness, distending feeling ™ the ‘
of the hand and arm and leg. Pain in the lateral side of the thigh, 5 us
headaches, cervical ; . in, bone p
, facial
pondylosis pain. tinni
and lack of ; strength in the nerves. eh Pes Mattia, lege ee
NICAL APPLICATIONS
gince this point is located on the upper thi
-<robe, this point is not used as often as j
ight seem difficult to some acupuncturi
arms. However, the upper legs and upper arms
are quite clinically valuable.
most, if not all, of our patients have stress, pain, and sleep
issues, due to man
factors. Point 88.25 is the best point to treat all of these issues, This point ahs be
needled on the lateral side of the femur, it is very important that you touch the
femur. This point is like 77.01, 77.02, and 77-03. If you do not tap the bone, it is
only 50% effective.
This point is one of my top points to treat all sorts of head issues, the face, eyes, ears,
TMJ, headaches, teeth, or jaw pain. If the problem is located on the head, this is the
first point I consider.
It is also the first point to consider to treat any pathology related to wind. If there is
any tendon, shaking, bone spur, pain, or trauma, this point should be used. The GB
treats the LV and tendons, which treats wind and shaking. It also treats the bones
and pain.
Itis the premiere point to treat when it comes to weird diseases. According to the
Classics, “wind is the source of 10,000 diseases.” This point is the most frequently
used point in my clinic. It rarely lets me down, it rarely fails to work as expected.
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Stress, hypertension, and Liver Qi stagnati
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ALS, back pain, and peripheral neuropathy
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Lowe r back pain at the PSIS , from long term degeneration and spurs
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with PTSD
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Neck Apai ion aft er
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Lower back pain from unknown causes
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88.25 ;
Zhong Jiu Li
Center Nine Miles
In one day, with 30 patients, this point was used on 27 patients for a multitu
of reasons. You can see the depth and richness of this point, and the theories
that support it clinically. With so many indication, it helps to think of 88,25
for:
e Itisatop point in the Tung system. It is in the top 2-3 most used points,
e Itis amazing for: Pain, insomnia, stress (GB/HT for sleep, GB/LV for
stress.)
e loften bleed the ear apex and needle 88.25 for sleep or stress, with any
underlying pathology.
e Top point for bone spurs, TMJ, facial issues, eye, ear, mouth, problems,
because the GB controls the bone per the Ling Shu.
e It is the top point for systemic pain, due to the reaction area of the four
limbs. I will often combine it with Ling Gu, and sit back and see what heal
or what does not improve.
It is the top point for any Wind condition, it is called the “wind market.’
Top point for trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s palsy, and any head problem. It!
even better if it is a temporal head problem.
e If in doubt, use 88.25, it is that amazing.
¢ It is wonderful for peripheral neuropathy issues.
* Itwas even said that to learn Tung acupuncture “fast and easy” you uid
ant
Just use two points for pain. The first point was on the opposite side
ap in the exact spot of the pain. Add 88.25 on the same side. TH and
is distin the er way to learn Tung style pain treatment method,
Jority of the time.
99.01
Er Huan
Ear Ring
Intoxication from alcohol and vomiting.
In the center of the ear lobe.
99.03
Hou Er
Fire Ear
Heart failure, knee, and limb pain.
In the middle of the outer border of the antihelix.
99.04
Tu Er
Earth Ear
Neurasthenia, polycythemia, high fever, and diabetes.
In the center of the cavity of the concha.
99.06
Shui Er
Water Ear
Kidney deficiency, pain on both sides of the lower back, and abdomin
stension,
At the lower end of the outer border of antihelix.
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99.08
99.02
Mu Er
Wood Ear
Liver pain, hepatomegaly, hepatocirrhosis, and fatigue due to deficiency in the
Liver, and chronic strangury.
Longitudinally, 0.3 cun below the middle transverse branch of the dorsal
auricular artery of the posterior side of the ear.
99.05
Jin Er
Wood Ear
Sciatica due to hypofunction of the Lung, lumbar vertebra bending and allergic
common cold.
One third of a cun superior to Shui Er (99.06).
99.07
Er Bei
Back of Ear
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
About 0.33 cun above Mu Er (99.03).
Bleed the point with a three-edged needle.
99.08
Er San
Ear Three
Cholera, migraine, common cold, and tons
illitis.
= the outer border of the helix of
the ear.
eed the points with a three-edged
needle.
sack pain, common cold, and
migraine headaches. It is a remar '
bleed, and or needle the ear apex.
why does this work? Bloodletting is an art in itself. One third of all Master Tung
patients were bled. I have bled thousands of patients. In India, we notic
ed that
acupuncture alone was not enough to treat chronic pain patients. After
one month
of treatment, things started to turn around with them. We would not do
acupuncture until after we bled them first. If a patient had a chronic disease, they
were always bled first. This dramatically increased our results. I would bleed over
fifty patients a day in India. This does not mean that we took a lot of blood from
them. Just a few drops, or perhaps a tablespoon of blood was enough.
The other part of the ear that I bled a lot is the back of the ear. It is important to
bleed all the visible veins on the back of the ear. The ear relates to the Kidney, all
the yang channels run through the ear. The heart opens to the ear, via the Su Wen.
The heart and kidney communicate. The GB, Shao Yang channels, all around the
ear, the BL or Tai Yang channels go to the ear.
The heart opens the orifices, controls sweat, and controls fluids. Liver Yang and
Liver fire rise up to the ears. The heart and kidney meet at the ear and are the “fire
and water.” There are so many things, channels, ideas, theories, and relationships
that happen around the ear. It is a very powerful thing to treat.
Point 99.07 is a special point, because you can needle or bleed all the veins on the
ck of the ear for dermatology, migraine headaches, TMJ, dizziness, nausea, shock,
Seasickness, and any head problem.
Clinically, I will needle the ear apex and or needle the back of the ear, assuming
“Te are visible veins. I do this every day in my clinic to treat stress, — ee
This is also
n, systemic stagnation, headaches, jaw problems, and dizziness.
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I use the ear every day for patients with a common cold, the sniffles, anq any
of excess yang, fire, heat, or inflammatory condition. They are points not to be
dismissed.
Don’t forget that the ear apex is a top 10 point in the Tung system. You can needle
it, but I suggest you bleed it. It is a shame that bloodletting is not a more commo,
practice. I think most people would be amazed beyond what they think is possible
with the instant and miraculous healing.
1010.01
4 1010.01
\> Zheng Hui
Upright Meeting
TCM FUNCTIONS
Expels wind, treats liver wind, suppresses liver yang, clears the spirit, discharges
blazing heat from the Yang channels, and lifts fallen Yang and Qi.
REACTION AREA
Brain, Cerebral nerve
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Hemiplegia, fatigue, tremors, infantile convulsions, eye and mouth deviation (from
stroke), aphasia due to stroke, dysfunction of nervous system, stroke sequellae,
cerebral palsy.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS .
This point is located at Du 20. This point is used clinically for pain under the chin,
Reni or Du 1 pain, and heel pain. It is also often used in conjunction with Si Shen
ong. From a Master Tung perspective, this is often combined with 1010.05 and
1010.06 to treat
stress.
The other big dinical indication is for yang rising and liver wind. These points ar
used a lot for non-essential tremors, shaking, and they balance any type of brain
disorder, because of the reaction area of the brain. This point treats any condition
arising from liver yang, or liver wind, such as stroke sequellae which couldk
aphasia, or hemiplegia. Other indications are fatigue, deviation of the eye and
mouth, infantile convulsions, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, tics, tremor of the limbs,
and dysfunction of the nervous system.
J find this point to be extremely effective to treat hemiplegia, as long as you cal
treat it within 30 days of the event, preferably the next day. When I treat patients
overseas, patients are often brought to me the day after their stroke. In cases like
this, the results are fast and amazing. The more time that has elapsed since th
event, the harder it is to treat it.
quan Hui - Anterior Meeting
TCM FUNCTIONS
g, ars the spirit, disc] blazi
Expe Is wind heat, liver wind, sedates liver yan cle
heat from the Yang channels, and raises sunken Yang and Qi.
REACTION AREA
Brain
NCTURE POINTS
TOP TUNG ACUPU
1010.06
Hou Hui
Posterior Meeting
i r
TCM FUNCTIONS ee
Expels wind, liver wind, lowers liver yang, clears the spirit, discharges blazing heat
from the yang channels, and lifts fallen yang and Qi.
REACTION AREA
Brain, Spine
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Bone tuberculosis, dizziness, headaches, spinal pain, and stroke.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point can be used clinically for general bone pain. It is also effective for random
headaches, if they are caused by liver wind, liver yang rising, wind heat or cold,
he a stagnation. It also treats the manifestations of wind stroke, inclu!
ia.
NS
Zhen Jing - Tranquil and Still
CM FUNCTIONS 7
Calms the Shen, sedates the spirit, and quiets the heart. It is very effective for any
weakness, Sleep issue, or shaking of the limbs due to stress. It clears the Shen and
brain, and is helpful for nightmares or disturbed sleep.
REACTION AREA
Brain
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Mental and stress disorders, tremor of limbs, weakness of legs, insomnia,
nightmares, restless legs, and limb paralysis.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Oo
This point is similar to Yin Tang. It is very effective and is often combined in clinic
with 1010.01, 1010.05, and 1010.06 to treat stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety,
Liver Qi stagnation, and Liver Yang rising. I usually combine 1010.01, 1010.05,
010.06, and 1010.08 as a four point Dao Ma for depression. I rarely use 1010.08
One,
Anice Way to increase the effectiveness of this point is to add TCM point An Mian,
“i TCM ear point Ear Shen Men. I use this as one my main points for stress
trtion in the clinic. This is also one my favorite points for treating the brain
iit use Of the reaction area). I use it for such conditions as brain trauma, swelling,
tion, and inflammation etc.
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TOP TUNG ACU PUNC
Water
Ma Jin Shui - Horse Mctal
1010.13
Ma Jin Shui
Horse Metal Water
TCM FUNCTIONS
The Chinese name for 1010.13 means to “free up, free going,” and it means “wat,
kidney.” The point name tells you what it does. The full combined name mea
“moving Qi and rooting the kidney.”
It tonifies the Kidneys, regulates Qi, tonifies Kidney Qi, disinhibits urination
dispels damp, frees blockages, and clears heat.
REACTION AREA
Kidney, Lung
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Nephritis, kidney stones, lower back pain, sciatica, chest pain, regulating free ¥
of Qi and water metabolism. Promoting the kidney and moving Qi. Regulating!
kidney and prostate.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
ring point is usually combined with 1010.14 to form a Dao Ma. Point 1010.13
. . . .
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the kidneys, and 1010.14 treats the bladder. However, since the function® Jow
similar, it is helpful to use them together. They are quite effecti
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ve to tree dd :
back pain from kidney issues, including kidney stones. They also treat D
issues, including bladder stones.
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poi s are used to treat kidn
These point : in, scial
ey stones, nephritis, lower back pal” ema .
chest
; pain affected upo
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breathing, prostate i issu
urinary tract infections. 8, prostate issues, male sexua] issues;
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this point is located at SI 18, and although Master Tung does not use the same
indications as this point, they do have one common link. This point is on the SI
channel, and the SI clears turbid damp, this is the common thread. Many of the
Master Tung indications are for “stuck turbid damp fluid,” which these points treat.
1010.13
1010.14
POINTS
TOP TUNG ACUPUNCTURE
({)) RB 1010.14
pettincrrinas, NS) Ma Kuai Shui
} Horse Fast Water
1010.14
TCM FUNCTIONS
The Chinese name of this point means to “speed up, speed up water.” It is important
for the bladder. It speeds up water, when the bladder is full of urine. It is always
combined with 1010.13.
Tonifies the Kidneys, regulates Qi, tonifies Kidney Qi, disinhibits urination, dispels
damp, frees blockages, and clears heat. Point 1010.14 is more focused on treating
the bladder, and 1010.13 is focused on the kidneys.
REACTION AREA
Kidney, Bladder
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Bladder stones, cystitis, frequent urination, lumbar pain, and rhinitis.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is almost always used in combination with 1010.14. These points are vel)
effective for kidney and bladder problems. They also treat back pain that is locat
near the kidneys or originating in the kidneys. They can also be used for urinaly
tract infections, although Chinese herbs are the preferred treatment.
When patients have kidney or bladder pain that refers to the back, or they have
kidney stones or bladder stones that cause back pain, these points are used.
These points can be used to treat any indication that can be treated by ™ oving 0
oints?
ieee Kidney function, and improving water metabolism. I use these P
y clinic frequently for prostate issues and they are very effective.
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1010. 19
Shui Tong
Water Through
FUNCTIONS
KIDNEY INDICATIONS
Kidney yin and yang deficiency, kidney weakness, adrenal fatigue (kidney yang
deficiency). This point supplements the kidneys, secures essence, courses the
channels and regulates Qi. It regulates qi and blood circulation.
LUNG INDICATIONS
Dispels wind, transforms phlegm, rectifies the lung, and suppresses coughing,
Clears the upper burner from wind, damp and phlegn, tonifies lung Qi.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
LOCATION AND NEEDLE TECHNIQUE -
Half cun below the corner of the mouth. See 1010.20 for needling technique,
almost always needle these two points together with one needle.
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS oo
lower back pain, acute lumbar sprain, vertigo, dizziness, fatigue, difficulty
breathing, and asthma.
WINICAL APPLICATIONS
8 point is combined with 1010.20.
a
‘Plicati ons, There are many symptoms t i tly in clinic because they
ints frequen
1010.20
TCM FUNCTIONS
KIDNEY INDICATIONS
Kidney yin and yang deficiency, kidney weakness, adrenal fatigue (kidney yay
deficiency). Supplements the kidneys, secures the essence, courses the channek
and regulates Qi. Regulates Qi and blood circulation. Secures the Qi, and th.
breath.
LUNG INDICATIONS
Dispels wind, transforms phlegm, rectifies the lung, and suppresses coughing
Clears the upper burner and Lung Qi.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
See 1010.20 for technique. If you prefer, you can use two needles. Insert one needle
perpendicularly into 1010.19, and one needle into 1010.20. The easier and aster
way is to use one needle threaded from 1010.20 to 1010.19.
Start at 1010.20 and pinch the skin a bit, you do not want to drive the needle throug!
the lip and into the mouth. By pinching the skin, it gives you a little skin tha
superficial, that makes it easier to insert. Gently slide the needle at a 45 angle
angle up towards 1010.19. The needles should look like they are at a 45 degre?
to the mouth when you are done.
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This point is combined with 1010.19. There are so many manifestations that can
originate from poorly functioning adrenals, kidneys and the lung system. I use
these points often in the clinic, because patients often have this root and branch
issue. I commonly use these points for any breathing issue, lung related asthma, or
cough.
Some commonly seen manifestations are: lower back pain, acute lumbar sprain,
vertigo, dizziness, fatigue, coughing, dyspnea, and asthma. Chest pain,
constriction, and tightness. Kidney weakness, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, low
hormone levels, and weak breathing due to weak lungs.
The indications for this point are due to the effect it has on the lungs or kidneys,
and the adrenal system.
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1010.25
Zhou Shui
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TCM FUNCTIONS
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Treats the bones and sinews on the Jower Du channel, from L4 to S4. They move
and blood in the Du channel in the L4-54 area. They stop pain, numbness, an
weakness in the lower back, and also treat issues originating in this area.
REACTION AREA
Kidney
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Pain on the spine, paralysis of the legs.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
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Thetrick to inserting this point painlessly is to use your left hand, or whatever hand
isyour non-needle hand. Once you insert the needle, the needle will want to bury
itself and go toward the skull. Use your non needle hand and press your finger just
at the base of the needle tip just after inserting it in the scalp. As vou press just
proxima to the ltip of the needle, it will make
the tip of the needle bend just abit.
This little bit of bend will make sure the needle is angled away from the skull. and
itwill bury itself in the scalp.
4s you insert the needle downward, toward the EOP, just continue to press the
needle proximal to the tip of the needle, this will allow the needle to remain more
Superficial on insertion.
ene that you have inserted your needle correctly if it just slides easily down
Shick th If you are pushing too hard, have to force the needle, and it is getting
betwee © needle is too deep. Insert the needle more superficially so it glides
n the skull and the scalp, down to the point. Just like butter. It is a very
Msertion.
This ;
'S one of the
th, few
Rowing. points that will alleviate pain in patients with foramen
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Way ry Fan Hou Jue
TCM FUNCTIONS
Moves Qi and blood, stops pain in the upper back at TW 15, GB 21, SI 14, Stig a, ‘
BL 21 area. Move Qi and blood to relieve pain in the shoulder area. Tonifies the
Lungs.
REACTION AREA
Lung
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
This point is great for stiff upper back and shoulders, and for shoulder pain. Itis
most famous for shoulder pain, and it treats any type. The etiology of the shoulder
pain is irrelevant. This is the first choice to treat shoulder pain. This point usually
clears all channels and relieves the pain. If necessary, additional points can be
added if this does not resolve all the pain.
It also treats the upper back due to the fact that it is on the LI and LU channels. The
LU treats the BL, which covers a large area of the upper back. It treats the L
channel via the Jing Jin theory, which treats the trapezius muscles ”
subscapularis. These two channels treat many channels in the back. The thum
joint images the upper back and shoulder area.
B 21 area:
The Tung system does not have many points for the upper back and G
Although 22.01 and 22.02 are very popular for upper back pain in the area of GB
TW 55:
I find that Fan Hou Jue is much better at treating pain in the
area of GB 21)
BL 21, BL 22, BL 23, SI 14, and SI 15.
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t ysually combine Fan Hou Jue with Ling Gu. Most Tung teachers would say th
ou always combine Ling Gu with Da Bai. In my experience, I prefer to ake "e
fan Hou Jue with Ling Gu, rather than combining Ling Gu with Da Bai. I have 7
to this conclusion after using these points combined in this way for 10,000
treatments. I believe that the famous Ling Gu and Da Bai combination tial be
changed to the “new idea for modern clinics of combining Ling Gu and Fan Hou
Jue.”
Gu, Da
Acommon point combination is to make a “Ling Gu Triangle.” This is Ling
ems and complaints.
Bai, and Fan Hou Jue. These three points treat a host of probl
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Bone Spur Points
Gu Ci Er
Gu Ci San Gu Ci Yi
Gu Ci Er Gu Ci San
TCM FUNCTIONS
These points move Qi and blood and stop pain on the entire Du channel, in
particular mid thoracic and lower back from T12 to S4. They strengthen Kidney Qj,
They free the channels, the Du and KD, and regulate stagnation.
Moves Qi and blood and stop pain on the entire Du channel, in particular the mid
thoracic and lower back (T12-S4). Treats Kidney deficiency. Frees the channels
(the Du and KD) and harmonizes constriction. The Kidneys govern the bones, and
they treat bone Bi syndrome.
REACTION AREA
Liver, Kidney. (Gu Ci San is listed as Liver only)
cLASSICAL INDICATIONS
gone spurs, sour pain of the vertebrae,
traumatic injury of the vertebrae.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
These points are more effective than Ling Gu to treat lower back pain.
They are
etremely effective, and they are less painful for patients. These three points treat
the upper, middle, and lower part of the spine. Whereas Ling Gu is just one point
and it treats lower back pain. The Bone Spur points are used 70% of the time, and
Ling Gu is used 30% of the time. They are extremely effective points.
These points are effective due to the LI treating the KD relationship of the back.
back pain usually manifests as muscular pain. The root originates at the spine, due
a compression or degeneration. If you can treat the spine, you can resolve back
jain. These points treat the spine and they cover a larger area than Ling Gu. Ling
Gu can be painful for patients and covers a more focused area. There is no equal to
the Bone Spur Points. The Kidneys govern the bones, and they treat bone Bi
Wndrome,
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Gu Guan
Bone Gate
Mu Guan
Wood Gate
TCM FUNCTIONS
These points are used to treat Bi pain syndrome, in particular Damp Bi pain. They
clear obstruction in the channels and collaterals.
REACTION AREA
Both points are Kidney and Lung
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Swelling of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis, bone swelling, and heel pain.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Mu Guan and Gu Guan are great points that are taught by Dr. Tan and included 2
his Twelve and Twelve book. They are also included in Master Tung’s books. DS
Tan even teaches
Mu Guan
a point called Zhong Guan, which means that it is located bet"
and Gu Guan. This is a three point unit to treat bone swelling. [ usual
Just use two points, but sometimes three points are indicated.
These points are clinically effective for systemic bone swelling, systemic arthri”
and damp Bi pain. They are also extremely effective to treat heel pain, insteP at
and plantar fasciitis, due to the image of the hand for the foot. I frequently a the or
arthritis al
: oe In conjunction with other points for rheumatoid
steoarthritis pain. These points clear pain all over the body.
San Cha San
Three Openings,
Three
TCM FUN
_ Tonifie CTIONS
sthe spleen and kidney. Releases
the exterior and expels wind.
Moves Qi
and blood, and stops pain. Opens the channels
and collaterals.
- REACTION AREA
Spleen, Kidney
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This is one of the top 10 points in the Tung system. All the indications are extre
clinically effective, and appropriate. Mely
I use this point every day, on most of my patients to treat neck pain, back pain
fatigue, opening the orifices of the face, common cold, itching conditions, wea, and
heavy eyes, shoulder pain, headaches, ear problems (although it is not STeat for
tinnitus), heart conditions, and palpitations. It is an amazing point that
recommend everyone learn how to use.
I use San Cha San for back pain caused by kidney issues, because the TW treats the
KD. Pain caused by dampness (spleen is the fourth finger in Tung palmar
diagnosis). San Cha San is said to be TW 2, TW 3, TW 4, 22.06, 22.07, SI 3, SI 4,
22.08, and 22.09 all rolled into one. That is why there are so many indications for
this one point. I will typically defer to San Cha San over using 22.06 and 22.07.
They both cover the same points, but San Cha San covers more area, and thus has
more, and more clinically useful indications.
The most famous point combination in the Tung system is Ling Gu, Da Bai, Zhong
Bai, and 22.06. I would suggest a better combination for back pain is simply Ling
Gu and San Cha San. This is much more powerful, and one fewer point to treat.
In my opinion, San Cha San should be included with Ling Gu (22.05), 88.25, 77.18;
and 77.08 as the most commonly used points in the Tung system.
San Cha San is extremely effective to treat any head issue, including red eyes, stuf
nose, congested sinuses, blocked ears, Qi stagnation in the face, wind attacking
face, and Bell’s palsy. 1 often default to San Cha San for any issue of the uppe ie '
head, and face. It is one of the most important points for fatigue. | prefer ~
other popular Tung points for fatigue. It has special indications for the heart, ch of
fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and allergies. These all seem to be unrelated, but as
oe pa the theory and application of these points, you will find they sa
related.
Ding Tou —
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Ding Tou
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1(M FUNCTIONS
Move Qi and blood in the
head. They resolve the
und clear the head. exterior on the head, cour
se wind
CUNICAL APPLICATIONS |
These points are remarkable for headaches. Each point treats a specific part of the
head, but 1 have found it is better to
just treat all
tache is relieved completely. If you just use one fou r points to cone en
point, you migh t not a
of the pain.
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re four points are in the top three to four point puta s gr maton dac“a hes‘be.
"Y ate very effective to treat headaches from
Qi and
They are not the best points if the headache is caused ibyDY som ething else, suc
ning through detox.h
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. nal imbalance, ’ high blood pressure, or if a peta
ints is whe He has a headache
bat < help, but the true strength of
these poin
tes on the head.
TOP TUNG ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
Tou Points
If you want to use one Tou point at a time, these are the locations they treat.
Headaches are commonly misdiagnosed. Ifthe pain does not originate on the heaq
or brain area, we need to consider where it does originate. Some common causes of
headaches are hormonal imbalances, allergies, intestinal fungus, toxicity, stress
kidneys, heart, spleen dampness, gallbladder dysfunction, acid reflux, thyroid
malfunction, constipation, or any other idiopathic cause. I love these points to treat
headaches, but please remember to consider the root cause in your treatment.
Xiao Jie
TCM FUNCTIONS
This point treats the an
kle, foot, shoulder an
pain, and course d h
s and clears the channels,
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MIDDLE JIAO
Harmonizes the stomach,
regulates the LU and LI,
and raises Qj,
UPPER JIAO
Clears LU heat, clears lung Qi
constriction.
This point is famous for ankle pain. It will
treat the entire ankle, but it is best for
ankle pain that is on the yin channels.
REACTION AREA
Lung, Heart
Xiao Jie
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS
Ankle pain
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
This point is very close to 22.01 and 22.02, and thus includes some indicatign, d
those points such as neck pain and upper neck issues. This point was made populey
and is used a lot to treat ankle pain and digestive issues, because it goes through the
area of LU 10, the fishes belly. Because of the image and channel relationships, i
is clinically effective to treat the ankle, shoulder, neck, and back.
Because of its relationship with the LU and LI, there are indications for chest pain
related to the LU, general stomach problems, LI issues, and chronic weak stomach
and spleen Qi.
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REFERENCES
Acupuncture 1, 2, 3
Dr. Tan's Strategy of 12 Magical Points
Twelve & Twelve in Acupuncture
Twenty-Four More in Acupuncture
Richard Teh-Fu Tan and Stephen Rush, OMD, LAc.