The Energetic Functions of Points

Malvin Finkelstein, O.M.D.,

L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H.

Copyright © 1984
by Malvin Finkelstein
Eugene Center for Acupuncture and Acupressure
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This book is dedicated to the ancient Taoists who began the

understanding of energetics.
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Table of Contents

Preface... ...................................................................................................... Page iii

Lung Meridian.................................................................................................. 1

Large Intestine Meridian............................................................................. 6

Stomach Meridian........................................................................................... 1 2

Spleen Meridian.............................................................................................. 2 5

Heart Meridian................................................................................................ 3 2

Small Intestine Meridian............................................................................ 3 4

Bladder Meridian........................................................................................... 37

Kidney Meridian............................................................................................ 52

Pericardium Meridian................................................................................. 57

Triple Warmer Meridian........................................................................... 61

Gall Bladder Meridian................................................................................ 65

Liver Meridi.an............................................................................................... 72

Governing Vessel Meridian..................................................................... 77

Conception Vessel Meridian................................................................... 84

Extra Points................................................................................................... 95

Bibliography................................................................................................. 97
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Preface

I hope that this book will prove useful to students and

practitioners of acupuncture. It is a compilation of information on
the points of acupuncture that to my knowledge has not been put
"under one roof" before. Much of the material was painstakingly
researched from the disease sections of the major textbooks. Great
amounts of additional material was added as the exchange and
translation of information from China has expanded in the past
several years.

To the uninitiated in the language of Chinese Medicine, much of

the language herein will seem strange, stilted or archaic (not to
mention ungrammatical). I find that the images evoked by the
language are very useful for both my own visualization of the actual
energetics of the point as well as guiding and teaching my patients.

The information on point combinations is intended to elucidate

the difference between using similar points to produce differing
effects. Some of this information is redundant or contradictory. I
think that an apt analogy for this is to firstly perceive the effect of
four legs for supporting a table. Which of the legs supports most of
the weight? Which one, if any will cause the table to tilt and fall? So
it is with points. Their combined effect is difficult to measure but I
think one can gain an improved understanding of their relationships
from this section.

I would like to thank my teachers - Dr. James Tin Yao So, Ted
Kaptchuk, Robert Banever, Iona Marsaa, Ron Teeguar-den, Michael
Gach and Drs. Xi Yong Jiang, Liu Yan and Liu Guo Yuan of Shanghai
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the inspiration and
knowledge that led to the creation of this book. Indispensable to this
task have been the tireless efforts of Linda Jencson, typist and
translator of my scrawls. All this would have not been possible
without the acceptance and nurturance provided me by Gulistan
Machacek.

In closing, I'd like to add my wish that this book, in some small
way, adds to the increasing health of humankind and to our
continued evolvement.

May 1, 1984 - Eugene, Oregon

Malvin Finkelstein
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Lung Me~idie.n
Ll Zhongfu Central Palace
-alarm point of lungs
entry point
Here, lung energy emerges to the surface of the body.
Upper burner energy travels from the cardia of the stomach,
through the diaphragm, traverses the chest, travels through
the axilla and L2 and Ll, enters the large intestine mer-
idian, travels through CV17 and LI18 to the tongue and
then down the body via the stomach channel.
1) cools and disperses heat and yang_from the upper warmer, chest
and lungs
2) disperses stuck qi or phlegm
3) eliminates fullness and stuffiness in chest
4) regulates qi of upper warmer and lungs
5) builds yin {empty lung yin)
6) clears and opens the meridian and draws energy into the lung
meridian {dispersed)
7) aids release of old emotions {disperse)
8) increases energy and stamina {disperse, then reinforce)
with Bl7 - leads the blood to return into the meridians {he-
moptysis)
with Bl3 - regulates and adjusts the qi in lungs and respir-
atory tract
with St27, Stl2 and Bl2 - disperses excess heat in chest re-
gion
with L9 - increases respiratory power
with 12 - treats upper warmer
L2 Yu.men Cloud's Door
-1) regulates lung
2) dissolves sputum
3) removes depressed qi of chest
with Ll - treats upper warmer
L3 Tianfu Heaven's Palace
-window of the sky point
1) removes obstructions of the rising energy flow {opens a
large "window of the sky") and reestablishes the circula-
tion between the liver (last energy) and the lungs {first
energy) to treat liver/lung disharmonies
2) relieves lung excess
3) increases oxygen to head
4) supervises the energy
with Pl (supervise the blood) - to supervise energy and blcrod
L4 Xiabai Gallant White
-1) relieves heart of excess heat and obstruction (L3 is more
effective)
2) regulates flow of channel for local indications
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Lung (2)
L5 Chize Foot Marsh
-ho - sea point, water point
dispersing point
1) opens and clearsthe lungs
2) drains, cools and extinguishes heat and fire in the lungs
and treats hot cough
3) stops bleeding (hemoptysis)
4) lowers rebellious qi of lungs to calm wheezing and soothe
asthma
5) expels wind, opens the channels, and frees the tendons
6) sedates lung excess
7) tonifies essential energy of the lungs
8) benefits bladder and kidney (L5 is water point)
9) cools fever (bleeding)
with L7 - spreads lung qi to treat cough and hemoptysis
with L9 - clears heat, facilitates qi to stop cough and soothe
asthma, and benefits skin (abcesses)
with LlO - clears heat of lungs (reducing)
with Bl3 - clears lungs, reduces heat and stops cough
with L6, LI4 - treats hemoptysis
with Lll, B54 - treats continuous fever (bleed)
with GV26, Lll - reduces summer heat and opens orifices (bleed)
L6 Kongzui Supreme Hole
-xi-cleft point
1) opens and adjusts the lungs
2) opens the exterior to open the pores, provoke perspiration
and strengthen skin energy
3} cools heat and disperses fire from lungs
4) regulates and supresses rebellious lung qi and calms wheezing
5) stops bleeding (hemoptysis)
6) clears and cools the throat
7) dissolves and relieves hemorrhoids (esp. bleeding)
8) opens the channels and releases blocked energy of arm and
throat
9) benefits essential energy to help reestablish digestion
10) treats hot or cold cough
11) can use in conjunction with other lung points to balance ex-
cess or deficiency
with Bl7 - treats expectoration of blood (hemoptysis)
with L5, LI4 - treats hemoptysis
with L5, Bl3 - clears and cools the throat and stops bleed-
ing (hemoptysis)
with Sp3 - relieves hemorrhoids
with Bl3, GV14, St36 - replenishes lungs and disperses nox-
ious factors
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Lung (3)
L7 Lieque Broken Sequence
-lo point, exit point
master point of conception vessel
coupled point of yin heel vessel (yin qiao mo)
takes ancestral energy back to the lung organ that has not been
absorbed by the yang ming and therefore ensures the energy
feedback into the kidneys (metal to water)
1) opens the lungs
2) circulates and spreads lung qi and calms wheezing
3) expels wind and disperses the exterior
4) promotes perspiration
5) increases diuresis (descends lung qi, makes turbid qi des-
cend)
6) controls fluids (lung edema)
7) regulates and moves the conception vessel and benefits uro-
genital function
8) stimulates essential energy
9) tonifies yang ming (large intestine, stomach)
10) benefits nose, throat and ears
11) brings out phlegm and mucus
12) accelerates circulation of yin energy
13) affects release of sexual hormones
14) transforms yin and yang (lo point)
with LI4 - removes wind and cold; removes obstruction of
lung qi to facilitate diaphoresis (sweats); cools lungs;
sedates lung excess and treats upper body edema
with K6 - (2 of 8 confluent points) - nourishes yin, induces
deficient fire downwards, clears lungs, eases the throat,
removes obstruction of pharynx and larynx, and stops
cough
with 19 - spreads lung qi and stops cough
with 15 - spreads and regulates lung qi to treat cough and
hemoptysis
with B13 - clears heat of lungs (reducing)
with Spg - regulates the fluid system
with T5 - disperses the exterior
with G20, T5 - disperses exterior cold
L8 Jingqu Meridian Gutter
-jing - river point, metal point, horary point
1) reactivates circulation of lungs and circulation of stomach
2) neutralizes pathogenic energy
3) sedates yang
with Sp2 - creates sweat
with Sp6 - stops sweat
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Lung (4)

19 Taiyuan Big Abyss

earth point, source point, yuan point, tonification point
meeting point of blood vessels
1) opens and regulates the lungs and facilitates lung qi cir-
culation and regulates. and balances lung meridian
2) eliminates wind
3) transforms dampness and phlegm
4) clears and cools heat in the lungs and throat and tonifies
lung yin
5) stops bleeding (hemoptysis)
6) moves blood and opens the pulse
7) restores qi to the vessels
8) regulates all yang qi
9) increases oxygen absorption
10) suppresses cough and calms wheezing
11) emergency point - epileptic fits, drowning
with L7 - spreads lung qi and stops cough
with 114 - strengthens the lungs, disperses wind and treats
pediatric whooping cough
with 15 - clears heat, facilitates qi to stop cough and
soothes asthma and benefits skin
with St36 - (both earth points) strengthens the earth element
and engenders and invigorates the metal element
with K7 - volatilizes lung and regulates extra meridian qi
with GV12, St40 - restores order to lungs, stills cough, e-
liminates wind and transforms phlegm
with GV12, Bl3, St40 - regulates the lungs, produces anti-
tussive action, extrudes draft and dissolves phlegm
tonify 19 and 110, disperse Spl and Sp2 to cause sweat

110 Yuji Fish Region

ying - spring point, fire point
1) coo.ls and cle~,rs · heat in lungs
2) benefits the throat
3) harmonizes the stomach and rids stagnation in infants
4) eliminates fire from the head (mental depression)
with K2 - reduces fire in the throat and treats cough
with 111 - reduces heat in lungs and stops sore throat
disnerse. LlO and 19, tonify\ Spl and Sp2 - causes sweat and
tonifies dampness to outside
with Bl3, Lll, K3 - disperses lung fire

111 Shaoshang Lesser Merchant

J i n g - well point, wood point, ghost point
departure point of lung muscle meridian
activates distinct meridian of opposite side
1) disperses pulmonary fire and lowers fever (bleeding)
2) eliminates wind-heat of lungs
3) benefits throat and pharynx, expels wind of throat and re-
lieves swelling and pain of throat
4) clears lungs
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Lung (5)
111 (continued)
, ) dispels wind of convulsion and supresses madness
6) regulates yin-yang, opens orifices and resuscitates respira-
tory function
7) clears and disperses the vicious yang
8) auells rebellion
9) brings liver qi to surface to bolster wei qi
with B54, L5 - treats continuous fever (bleeding)
with 110 - reduces heat in lungs and stops sore throat
with GV26 - opens up congestion
with GV26, Spl - clears the brain, regains mental clarity,
releases heat and stabilizes the nerves
with Sp6, K3 - strengthens yin, reduces heat and stops nose-
bleeds
with 110, Bl3, K3 - disperses lung fire
with GV26, L5 - reduces summer heat and opens the orifices
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Large Intestine Meridian
Lil Shangyang Merchant Yang
Jing - well point, metal point, horary point
Lil recieves energy from the lung meridian
large intestine muscle meridian departs from Lil
activates distinct meridian on opposite side
1) cools and drains heat of yang ming (large intestine and sto-
mach)
2) cools the lungs and benefits the throat
3) wakens the spirits, clears the orifices and rescitates
4) tonifies wei qi via the internal duct of the triple warmer
with Bl7 - clears and disperses noxious heat from lung and
leads blood back to meridians
with Tl - releases heat of triple warmer and stomach (bleeding)
LI2 Erjian Second Section
ying - spring point, water point, dispersion point
1) cools the intestines
2) disperses fullness and blockage of the intestines
LI3 Sanjian Third Section
shu - stream point, wood point
1) affects the intestines and lower jaw
LI4 Hegu Union of the Valleys
~ource point, yuan point
entry point
master point of face and head
greater assembling point o·f face and mouth
1) disperses exterior (diaphoretic) and expels wind-cold and
wind-heat
2) activates dispersing function of lungs and spreads lung qi
and tonifies lungs
3) cools and drains heat of lungs
4) regulates qi of the intestines, moves the bowels and disper-
ses heat of intestines
5) eliminates damp heat and stops itching
6) stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating
1 ) clears the spirit
8
) promotes the menses and helps promote birth
9) expels wind of vessels and clears vessels and relieves pain
10) has sedative and analgesic effect
11) moves the face meridians and opens and clears heat of the
orifices (eyes, nose, ears)
a) brightens vision
b) opens nasal passages and stops nose bleed
c) regulates qi of dental region
d) treats ear conditions, regulates parotid gland (mumps)
and benefits hearing
12) benefits essential energy
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Large Intestine (2)
LI4 (continued)
-U) elevates clean qi, descends turbid qi
14) relaxes stomach spasms, relaxes pylorus and inhibits sto-
mach perstalsis
15) invigorates circulation of qi and blood
16) treats edema above waist
with Lv3 - opens the four gates, regulates qi and blood cir-
culation, pacifies liver yang, removes obstruction of
channels, opens the orifices, has sedative effect, re-
lieves mental cloudiness and clenching of jaws, and re-
lieves general pain in body
with Lill - clears heat, causes sweat, eliminates fevers,
disperses wind and summer heat, disperses damp to elim-
inate skin eruritions, and facilitates intestines and
stomach
with L7 - removes obstruction of lung qi, removes wind and
cold, ~romotes diaphoresis (sweating), and treats upper
body edema
with 19 - strengthens the lungs, disperses wind, and treats
pediatric whooping cough
with K7 - reinforce first, then reduce - disperses the ex-
terior and induces diaphoresis; reduce first, then rein-
force - stops sweating; or disperse K7, reinforce LI4 -
disperse the exterior and induces sweating
with P7 - clears fire of middle 'Narmer (reducing)
with Bl3 - clears heat of upper warmer and moistens the lung
with P5 - removes obstruction of qi circulation and releases
mental depression
with Bl2 - eliminates wind and relieves body surface
with Sp8 - treats painful menstruation and abnormal pain
with B54 - allays inflamation (bleeding)
with GV14 - allays inflamation and relaxes throat
with T6 - loosens the surface and extrudes draft
with St.25 - readjusts qi of large intestine channel
with St44 - reduces and disperses heat of yang ming channels
(stomach and large intestine) and reduces heat of eyes
with LI20 - clears wind-heat of yang ming, disperses phlegm,
and removes obstruction of orfices
with GV26 - loosens clenched teeth
with Lv3, B23 - stops pain and convulsion
with T5, GB20 - removes wind and heat
with St44, Sp9 - eliminates damp heat in large intestine,
spleen and stomach (reducing)
with St37, St39 - clears accumulated heat of intestines (re-
ducing)
with St44, GB34 - clears damp heat of intestines and stomach
to treat damp heat diarrhea
with St36, Sp6 - increases digestive enzymes and gastric a-
cidity
with CV14, CV22 - increases white blood cell count
with CV17, CV22 - increases peristalsis of esophagus
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Large Intestine (3)

(continued)
with B67, Sp6 - induces labor (strong stimulation)
with T5, GV14 - relieves exterior wind-cold and relieves
depression (reinforcing); clears wind-heat and induces
diaphoresis (reducing)
with GB20, Bl - dispels wind and disperses heat
with Bl8, P5 - dispels wind, releases qi stagnation and emo-
. tional depression
with Lill, GV14, St43 - clears and disperses summer heat
LI5 Yangxi Yang Creek
Jing - river point, fire point
intersection noint of large intestine muscle meridian
1) supplies wei qi to surface of body
2) sends qi to the kidneys via internal duct of the triple
warmer
LI6 Pianli Inclined Passage
--Y-o point
1) tonifies kidney yin by directing the yang energy of the ex-
terior toward the internal duct of the triple warmer
2) eliminates damp and treats lower body edema
3) benefits the ear and treats deafness
with Sp9 - causes diuresis
with SI7 - increases the internal duct effect and treats
edema below lumbar region
LI7 Wenliu Warm Current
""xi-cleft point
excess yang within tai yang (small intestine, bladder) is guid-
ed to the internal duct of the triple warmer from LI7
1) activates yang qi and blood to stimulate yin and yang
2) has powerful effect on organs
LIB Xianlian Lower Region
~onnects with St39 to tonify yang ming (large intestine and sto-
mach) and the internal duct of the triple warmer via the
large intestine
1) affects upper warmer
LI9 Shanglian Upper Region
~onnects with St37 to tonify yang ming (large intestine, stomach)
and the internal duct of the triple warmer
1) affects middle warmer
LilO Shousanli Arm Three Miles
~rresponds with Tsousanli - Leg Three Miles to to~ify yang ming
(large intestine, stomach) and internal duct of triple warmer
upper ho of stomach (lower ho is St36}
1) affects lower warmer and treats abdominal pain
2) benefits qi of arms and shoulders
3) enhances action of immune bodies
4) lowers nervous excitement
5} represses the revolting current of air
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Large Intestine (4)

Lill Quchi Crooked Pond

--:Ko - sea point, earth point, ghost point, tonification point
upper ho of large intestine (lower ho is St37)
master point of heat in body
1) cools, clears and disperses heat (wind-heat, malignant heat
of yang ming - stomach, large intestine and fever)
2) disperses the exterior and eliminates wind
3) regulates, cools and harmonizes blood to treat skin dis-
eases
4) harmonizes the stomach and regulates the intestines
5) regulates qi circulation of lungs
6) clears the spirit and brings down high blood pressure
7) alleviates dampness (especially in intestines, not kidneys)
8) clears the \essels, benefits the articulations, removes ob-
struction from and soothes the joints
9) regulates and hannonizes qi, blood and ying
10) improves immune response
11) loosens and lets off draft of lung meridian (bleeding)
12) has general tonic effect
with-G34 - spreads qi, reduces fire, descends turbidity, fa-
cilitates the joints and helps the bi symptom complex
with G34, G34a (Chia Chi) - regulates the three yang
with LI4 - clears heat, disperses wind, causes sweat, elimi-
nates damp, facilitates intestines and stomach toe-
liminate rashes and treats spasms of hands
with GV14 - clears heat and dispels wind
with GV14, LI4 - disperses maligant heat by opening the su~
perficial skin surface
with GV14, LI4, St43 - clears and disperses summer heat
with Sp6 - removes obstruction of channels and blood stasis
and treats inflammation anywhere in body as this locus
improves immune response, especially to uterus
with T6 - clears heat and treats skin abscesses
with 1115 - regulates qi circulation of lung, promotes blood
circulation and arrests wind and dispels the pathogenic
factors
with St44 - clears heat and dampness in yang ming (stomach,
large intestine)
with St44, Sp9 - eliminates damp heat and relieves itching
with St43 - clears heat of yang ming
with St36 - reduces hypertension, stimulates digestion and
general metabolism and disperses noxious yang
with GV26 - treats spinal adjustments
with Sp6, SplO - nourishes liver to strengthen spleen and
manufacture blood
with Sp6, Lv3 - pacifies liver and softens contraction/con-
vulsion of the four extremities (antispasmodic)
with St25, St37 - disperses damp-heat in intestines, clears
intestines and stops pain
with St36a (Lanwei) - has immediate anti-inflammatory effect
on appendix
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Large Intestine (5)
Lill (continued)
- with St36, SplO - can cause vasodilation
with St25, CV?, CV5 - tonifies yang ming (stomach, large in-
testine) and tai yin (spleen, lungs)
with GV26, G20, G39 - for alignment problems of the spine
with St36, Lv3, Yintang_- prevents stroke
with LI4, T5, 10 hsuen points of fingertips - for severe
heat stroke
LI12 Zhouliao Elbow Bone
LI13 Shouwuli Arm Five Miles
-n disperses all yin organs
LI14 Binao Outer Arm Bone
--rritersection point of large intestine, stomach and yang link-
ing (yang wei mo) meridians
1) clears the channels and moves the meridians
2) brightens the eyes and benefits the vision (upward inser-
tion)
3) opens psychic awareness

1115 Jianyu Shoulder Bone

intersection point of large intestine, small intestine and yang
qiao mo
independant associated point of shoulder
has divergent pathway to lung
1) clears the meridians, benefits the articulations and sooth~s
the joints
2) eliminates wind, clears heat, treats stroke, high blood pres-
sure and prevents shock
3) benefits skin qi
4) limits excessive sweating
LI16 Jugu Great Bone
--riitersection point of large intestine and yang qiao mo
window of the sky point
from 1116, large intestine meridian passes to GV14 and to Stl2
1) clears the channels
2) disperses congealed blood in chest (hematoma)
3) disperses excess yang from upper body
4) promotes qi of lungs (has pulling down effect on lung qi)
1117 Tianding Heaven's Vessel
----rrom 1117 a secondary vessel flows to the tongue
1) effects the throat
with CV22, SI17 - promotes circulation of qi and blood in
neck to disperses stagnant blood and qi
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Large Intestine (6)
LI18 Futu Support and Rush
window of the sky point
1) benefits and soothes the throat and disperses goiter
2) cools and clears the lungs, stops cough and soothes asthma
with K3 - treats throat
LI19 Heliao Grain Bone
---rT removes obstruction from nose and gum

LI20 Yingxiang Welcome Fragrance

~ i t point
the large intestine meridian crosses sides at GV26 - so left
1120 is part of the right large intestine meridian and vice
vers.a
from LI20, the inner branch rejoins the stomach meridian via
Bl and Stl (meeting point of yang ming, stomach and large -'
intestine)
1) benefits and opens the nose
2) dispels wind-heat of yang ming and lungs and initiates diur-
esis
3) regulates large intestine and promotes bowel movement
4) invigorates circulation and treats painful menses with epis-
taxis (reversed period)
with Spl5 - eliminates parasites and eases constipation
with G20, GV26 - removes wind damp and stops pain
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Stomach Meridian
Stl Chengqi Recieve Tears
~ntry point
intersection point of yang heel channel (yang qiao mo), concep-
tion vessel and stomach channels
connects the large intestine (LI20) with the stomach (Stl) via
Bl (Chingming)
directly linked with CV2~
St2 Sibai Four Whites
--r) brightens the eyes and clears vision
2) eliminates wind
3) spreads liver qi and dredges liver
4) benefits the gall bladder and facilitates flow of bile
5) relaxes tendons and relieves pain
St3 Juliao Large Bone
---r'ntersection point of yang heel channel (yang qiao mo) and
stomach channel
from this point, the stomach channel enters the upper gum, loops
to GV26 and returns to St4 along the upper lip
1) eliminates wind and invigorates circulation
St4 Dicang Earth Granary
---r'ntersection point of yang heel channel travels along the lower
lip to CV24 and meets the symmetrical branch of the stomach
channel
generally, the opposite side is treated for this point
1) clears and eliminates wind
2) invigorates circulation and relieves pain
3) opens the ear and benefits hearing
4) benefits the teeth
5) removes obstruction from and soothes joints
St5 Daying Big Welcome
~hing point (point of special action - two meridians meet by
means of a secondary vessel) - large intestine secondary
vessel passes through St5 on way to teeth
stomach channel divides here into one branch ascending to St8,
the other enters the neck and flows down to feet
1) moves wind in the face
2) effects parotid
St6 Jiachi Jaw Vehicle
ghost point
1) clears local obstruction of qi and blood
2) benefits teeth and jaws and facilitates movement of jaws
3) clears heat from yang ming (stomach, large intestine)
4) effects parotid
with St7 - disperses the congested qi of dental region
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Stomach {2)
St6 (continued)
with Lill, CV24 - relieves heat of yang ming channels
with TW17 - removes obstruction of channels and relieves dif-
ficulty in chewing
St7 Xianguan Lower Hinge
---rrom this point the energy in the stomach channel flows to GB3
1) clears and eliminates wind
2) spreads qi of stomach channel near teeth and relieves pain
3) benefits the mouth, mandible and teeth
4) opens the ear and hearing
with St6 - disperses congested qi of dental region
with LI4, TW17 - clears wind and relieves pain
St8 Touwei Head Support
--rntersection point of gall bladder and stomach channels
1) dispels wind and relieves pain
2) brightens the eyes
3) treats dizziness
St9 Renying Human Welcome
--rntersection point of gall bladder and stomach channels
great window of the sky point
exit point of sea of energy {qi)
the pulse at St9 is palpated to examine the state of yang in
the upper heater; St42 is palpated for the state of yin
1) clear·s-~ · ·cools and. be111efits ·_ the throat
2) -tra??-sforms mucus- and··diSpels masses (goiter)
3.) _regulates blood. and. qi · ·
4 ) hririgs down high blood pressure
5) moves.blood and reconstitutes the pulse
6) ef-feats. thyroid· _
· -with L7, P6 - :treats disappearing pulse
StlO Shuitu Rushing Water
---rTtreats lpcal swellings
2) effects thyroid

Stll Qishe Qi's Residence

--rr effects glandular diseases
Stl2 Quepen Empty Basin
~eting point for the muscle meridians of the bladder, gall
bladder and stomach, all of which pass up to the head and
neck
the main large intestine channel arrives here via its longitud-
inal lo vessel coming from GV14, and passes to the lower
jaw
the large intestine and lung muscle and divergent meridians
pass through Stl2
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Stomach (3)
Stl2 (continued)
--:nie main small intestine meridian arrives here via its longi-
tudinal lo vessel
an internal vessel of the main triple warmer meridian arrives
here from GB21 and GV14; the lo - longitudinal vessel of
the triple warmer arrives here from LI15 and then goes deep;
the divergent meridian of the triple warmer arrives here
from TW16
the longitudinal lo of the stomach arrives here on its way to
GV20; the muscle meridian of the stomach flows through here;
an internal branch of the stomach meridian passes from Stl2
to St30
a branch of the gall bladder meridian arrives from GV14 on its
way to the axilla; the anterior facial branch passes through
Stl2 before travelling inwards; the gall bladder muscle
meridian rises to Stl2 from GB22
the bladder muscle meridian passes from LI15 to the fourth in-
tercostal space near the nipple and rises vertically to
Stl2 and thence into mastoid area
the lung muscle meridian loops around 1115, passes through Stl2
and to CV17; the divergent meridian of the lungs rises to
neck from Stl2
1) disperses exces1;3 yang from t·he chest
2) sends,qi don from throat and chest
3) disperses heat in the four extremities
Stl3 Qihu Qi's Door
--rFom Stl3, the stomach, large intestine, small intestine and
-triple warmer -send. vessels to the interior
the divergent meridians of kidney, gall bladder, liver, heart,
·triple .. warmer, pericardium, large intestine and lung com-
municate with the exterior (yang meridians) at the head re-
gion
1) promotes flow of qi
Stl4 Kufang Storehouse
Stl5 Wuyi Room Screen
-rr relieves local congestion of milk (oblique needling)
2) treats empty spleen, excess liver
Stl6 Yingchuang Breast's Window
--rr promotes flow of milk
Stl7 Ruzhong Middle of Breast
Stl8 Rugen Breast's Root
~ e a t lo of stomach (exit point of great lo which starts in
stomach, travels to lungs and heart and exits at Stl8);
the pulse here can determine the state of jing (see Points
of Chinese Acupuncture, Robert Banever, p.21)
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Stomach (4)
St18 (continued)
-n facilitates
stop pain
circulation of qi and blood in stomach channel to
2) drains heat from stomach channel (breasts) and treats mas-
titis
with GB21 - adjusts the qi in breasts and relieves pain and
swelling
with CV17, Sil - promotes milk secretion
Stl9 Burong Uncontainable
St20 Chengman Supports Fullness
-ry transforms damp and tan yin in intestines
St21 Liangmen Door of the Beam
-:ni'is point acts as a door between the upper and lower warmer
regions; it is needled when they are unable to communicate
1) promotes function of stomach and spleen
2) clears stagnation of food
with St25 - removes stagnation and accumulation of food
with St25, CV12 - descends rebellious qi of stomach (reducing)
St22 Guanmen Border Gate
St23 Taiyi Great Oneness
St24 Huaroumen Door of Slippery Flesh
-n purges the intesines of fecal matter
St25 Tianshu Heaven's Pivot
~arm point of large intestine - tonifies ying energy and thus
neutralizes excess heat
recieves vessels from the penetrating vessel (chong mo) and
conveys energy and jing-ye to the yang ming (stomach and large
intestine) and thence to the tai yin (spleen)
according to Sun Tzu Miao, this point represents a storehouse of
energy and should not be dispersed
1) regulates the intestines
2) harmonizes the stomach
3) drains and removes damp heat from the intestines
4) regulates the menses and promotes circulation of blood
5) regulates qi and eliminates stagnation of qi and blood of in-
testines
6) harmonizes the center and opens the qi of the hollow organs
including appendix
7) regulates nutrient (ying) qi and defense (wei) qi
8) opens the qi of.the hollow orgahs including the appendix and
strengthens power of abdominal wall
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Stomach {5)
St25 {continued)
- with CV12 - regulates qi of intestines and stomach to effect
normal transportation and transformation to relieve stag-
nation and accumulation; firms up loose stools
with St29 - clears heat and regulates the menses
with St21 - removes stagnation and accumulation of food
with LI4 - readjusts qi of large intestine channel
with St36 - relieves epigastric pain
with St36, CV12 - tonifies the center, harmonizes the middle
warmer, benefits the qi and builds heart yang; reduces
heat stagnation of stomach and intestines {reducing)
with CV5 - readjusts movement of qi
with K5 - treats menstrual disorder
with CV4 - eliminates congested refuse
with St37 - facilitates excretion of wet heat and treats
diarrhea
with TW6 - treats constipation
with Lv2 - disperses liver fire
with St36, St29 - conducts qi downward to regulate spleen and
stomach {reducing)
with St37, CV4 - clears obstruction from intestines
with St37, Lill - clears stagnation in intestines, dissolves
damp heat and stops pain
with CV12, CV4 - warms the stomach and intestines and disperses
cold {moxabustion)
with St21, CV12 - descends the rebelling qi of stomach {re-
ducing)
with CV4, Sp6 - treats leukorrhea
with Sp6, KlO - regulates menses and treats dysmenorrhea and
irregularity
St26 Wailing outer Mound
St27 Daju Great Might
-n clears
2) clears
damp heat in intestines and sets lower burner in motion
damp-heat in urogenital region and moves stagnant qi
and blood in uterus and relieves pain
3) warms deficient kidney yang
4) tones up lower abdominal muscles and dissipates abdominal
distention
St28 Shuidao Waterway
--riiiportant point for regulation of body fluids
in this region the stomach supplies impure energy to the kidneys
via the internal duct of the triple warmer
1) cools and clears damp heat to eliminate it from the lower
warmer
2) benefits the bladder and facilitates excretion
3) regulates heat qi of triple warmer, kidneys and bladder
with CV9 - treats edema and weight loss
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Stomach (6)
St29 Guilai Return
--iiiasterpoint for male and female genital afflictions
1) moves stagnant qi and blood of uterus to "return" the period
2) treats yin of the uterus
3) treats cold of lower warmer
4) disperses congestion and relieves distention
5) effects male and female genitalia
with St25 - clears heat and regulates the menses
with St25, St36 - conducts qi downward to regulate spleen and
stomach (reducing)
with B32 - induces flow of blood in uterus
with Bll,.TW16 - disperses excess heat in the body
St30 Qichong Qi Rushing
--rii'tersection point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) and stomach;
from St30, the descending portion of the chong mo begins
down the medial aspect of the thigh; if chong mo is troubled,
St30 will be tender on palpation
entry point of sea of nourishment - St30 is a point of diffusion
for energy rising to the top of the body; with St36, which
governs all descending energies, can treat all digestive dis-
orders and wei qi
1) harmonizes the blood
2) dispels coagulated blood and qi
3) sends qi up
4) affects round ligament of uterus
5) affects broad ligament of uterus (upward insertion)
6) has action on genito-urinary system and temperature
7 ) treats genital problems
8) distributes jing and ancestral emergy to the genitals, chong
mo and the five curious organs (brain, spine, bones and
marrow, gall bladder and uterus)
with Sp8, Lv8 - harmonizes blood and dispels effused blood,
especially with menstrual problems
St31 Biguan Thigh Border
-n affects qi circulation of legs
St32 Futu Sitting Rabbit
~eting point of gall bladder and stomach muscle meridians
reunion point of veins
1) improves leg circulation
2) disperses dampness
St33 Yinshi Yin Market
-n disperses dampness in stomach and
2) normalizes stomach yin
large intestine
with GB31 - strengthens muscle power in the thigh and knee
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Stomach (7)
St34 Liangqiu Beam Mound
~-cleft point of stomach
1) harmonizes the stomach (due to excess, not empty pain)
2) descends rebellious qi and calms wheezing
3) inhibits intestinal peristalsis (good for diarrhea)
4) clears the meridians and expels wind
5) supplies water to the kidneys via the internal duct of the
triple warmer
6) opens the breasts
7) treats acute soft tissue injuries of the knee
with B27 - clears and removes accumulation of intestines
with H7 - treats blood in stool
with H7, GV4 - treats blood in urine
St35 Xiyan Eyes of Knee
~ this point, the stomach muscle meridian penetrates into the
knee joint
since the knee is the border between interior and exterior, St35
enables energy to flow to the external zone of the stomach
meridian
1) invigorates and removes obstruction from jingluo
2) helps swelling subside and relieves pain
St36 Zusanli Leg Three Miles
-ro point - sea point, earth point, horary point
lower ho of stomach (upper ho is LilO)
reunion point of energy
controls the abdomen
exit point of sea of nourishment - with St30, treats all digestive
disturbances and strengthens wei qi
1) regulates and strengthens spleen to generate blood and rid
the body of excess fluids (empty spleen and empty kidney
(edema)) and remove food accumulation
2) harmonizes, regulates and moves the stomach qi
3) disperses stomach fire
4) redirects rebelling qi of stomach to stop vomiting
5) regulates the intestines
6) transforms dampness
18 ) supports lung qi and transforms mucus
) nourishes and strengthens kidneys and tonifies kidney yin
9) spreads liver qi and benefits the gall bladder
10) calms the spirit
11) regulates and strengthens qi and blood to strengthen deficient
conditions
l?) has strengthening and health promoting properties ("like eat-
ing a chicken dinner," "regular moxa ensures good health and
long life")
13) disperses heat of the six yang organs and drains excess from
yang channels
14) disperses wind and damp of the four limbs and clears the vessels
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Stomach (8)
St36 (continued)
~ regulates and nourishes the middle warmer and disperses per-
verse energy in the middle warmer
16) governs and directs all descending energies in body
17) increases the raising qi to raise prolapsed organs
18) removes cold of stomach and abdomen
19) strengthens all striated muscle
20) increases stamina
21) disperses stagnations in upper region of body
22) builds heart yang
23) elevates clean and descends turbid (reducing)
24) disperses noxious yang and brings down high fever
25) drains qi, blood and mucus from the chest
26) draws stomach qi to external, since knee is gate of exterior
and interior
27) effects parathyroid
with CV12 - harmonizes the middle warmer, strengthens spleen
transportation and transformation, removes damp and dis-
, solves sputum, strengthens spleen yang, removes obstruction
oif stomach qi
with CV22 - descends qi to stop hiccough and to stop re-
gurgitation
with CV17 - descends rebelling qi (reducing)
with St37 - removes food accumulation of stomach and intestines
with TW6 - removes blood stasis and regulates qi circulation
with Sp6 - regulates spleen and stomach, nourishes blood, de-
scends rebelling qi, cultivates the growing source of qi
and blood, treats deficient-cold conditions of spleen and
stomach and eases the mind
with CV13 - broadens the middle warmer, dissolves phlegm, re-
gulates qi circulation; treats excess syndromes (reducing)
with St41 - dispels damp, clears heat; directs warm dampness
to stomach to strengthen stomach
with St41, Spl, Sp4 - enhances digestive function of spleen
and stomach to improve triple warmer production of qi and
blood
with Sp5 - strengthens spleen and stomach to dissolve damp
with B20 - helps growing source of qi and blood to reinforce
qi and blood, dissolves wet turbid substances (moxa in-
creases effect)
with B21 - aids transportation and transformation of water
and cereals, removes obstruction of qi circulation in fu
organs, promotes function of stomach and relieves dis-
tention and stops diarrhea; reinforce St36 to harmonize
stomach and strengthen spleen and reduce B21 to remove
the dross and increase the bowel movement
with P6 - harmonizes stomach, regulates qi circulation in mid-
dle warmer and stops vomiting
with Sp6, B20 - invigorates spleen and strengthens the source
of manufacturing qi and blood
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Stomach (9)
St36 (continued)
- with Sp6, CV12 - reinforces spleen, helps qi circulation and
controls blood and treats deficient spleen syndrome
with CV12, St40 - clears internal heat and dissolves phlegm
with CV12, St25 - harmonizes middle warmer and stops vomiting;
reduces heat stagnation of stomach and intestines (re-
ducing)
with CV12, B20 - strengthens spleen, harmonizes stomach, re-
leases damp and eliminates phlegm
with CV12, CV22 - strengthens spleen to descend rebelling qi
and stop vomiting (reducing)
with TW6, B25 - promotes bowel movements
with St25, St29 - conducts qi downward to regulate spleen and
stomach (reducing)
with CV4 - tonifies spleen and kidney to strengthen vitality
with CV4, CV6 - restores primary qi
with Sp9 - dispels damp
with LI4 - disperses noxious yang of stomach and liver
with LI4, L7 - tonifies essential energy to strengthen ying
and wei
with St30 - strengthens wei qi
with Sp4 - calms the stomach and supresses vomiting
with SI3 - calms the stomach to regulate qi
with K3 - regulates qi of liver, spleen and kidney
with CV12, GV20 - recaptures qi and reestablishes yang
with CV12, B20, B21 - eliminates intestinal stagnation
with Sp4, P6, CV12 - builds spleen yang (moxa)
with Lv13, CV12 - adjusts spleen and stomach
with CV6, St37 - clears lower abdomen
with St37, St39 - regulates biliary secretion
with LilO - regulates gastro-intestinal peristalsis (slow -
speeded up; fast - slowed down)
with LI4, Sp6 - increases acidity of stomach and increases
enzyme activity
with GV14 - strengthens immune system
with GV14, LI4 - returns white blood cell count to normal
(leukopenia after chemotherapy)
St37 Shangjuxu Upper Void
---r'ower ho point of large intestine (upper ho is Lill)
exit point of sea of blood with St37 and Bll; Bll is top of chong
mo (entry), St37 and St39 are bottom
1) -regulates intestines and stomach (especially chronic)
2) clears and cools dampness and heat
3) drains large intestine
4) eliminates accumulations and stagnations of large and small
intestines (reaction goes outside)
5) drains excess from upper region of body and relieves fullness
of chest
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Stomach (10)
St37 (continued)
with St25 - adjusts the intestines to halt diarrhea; drains
dampness and heat from large intestine; leads away ac-
cumulated·impurities of large intestine and clears the
vicious heat of yang ming
with St25, Lill - clears the intestines, disperses damp-heat
and stops pain
with St25, LI4 - relieves stagnation in intestines and clears
intestines
with LI4, St39 - clears accumulated heat of intestines (re-
ducing)
with St39, Bll - (sea of blood treatment) distributes body
fluids; tonifies the internal duct of tbe triple warmer
and thence kidney yin
with St25, St39 - leads away accumulated impurities of large
intestine
St37 treats acute cases with heat, St36 treats chronic cases
St38 Tiaokou Line's Opening
---rT treats acute shoulder problems
St39 Xiajuxu Lower Void
-rower ho point of small intestine (upper ho is S!8)
sea of blood point with St37 and Bll
1) improves circulation
2) sends warmth (fire) into the bladder meridian {and into all
the shu points as a result) as well as into the kidneys via
the internal duct
with B27 - clears and removes accumulation of intestines
with St37, LI4 - clears accumulated:heat of intestines (reducing)
with St37, Bll - distributes body fluids
with St37, St25, CV4, St36, P6 - motivates flow of qi through
large and small intestines and removes stagnation
St40 Fenglong Abundance and Prosperity
-ro point of stomach channel
1) transforms, dissolves and eliminates dampness and phlegm (dis-
solves substantial and insubstantial phlegm anywhere in body)
2) clears and calms the spirit and brings down high blood pressure
3) strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the stomach and opens up
the center
4) eliminates phlegm-fire in the stomach and descending heat of
intestines and stomach
5) helps regulate lung, decongests qi, relieves chest congestion
and calms wheezing
6) expels wind, clears the vessels and loosens frozen shoulder
7) strengthens kidney yin and drains liver yang
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Stomach (11)
with CV12 - regulates the qi of spleen and stomach so spleen
can distribute the essential substances and the water
will not be coagulated to phlegm - this is the way to
treat the root of disease
with St44 - spreads and promotes qi circulation of solid or-
gans and regulates and harmonizes spleen and stomach
with CV22 - dissolves phlegm, smoothes qi circulation, paci-
fies breathing and relieves asthma attacks
with CV12, B20 - regulates the: qi and dissolves phlegm
with CV22, Bl3 - relieves cough
with P6 - dissolves phlegm, expands chest, harmonizes the
center and relieves congestion
with Sp9, GB20 - enhances other effects of St40
with P6, Lv3 - expands chest
with St36, CV12 - clears internal heat and dissolves stubborn
phlegm
with GV12, 19 - restores order to lungs and stills cough
with GB37 - eliminates phlegm-fire in stomach
with Bl3, GV12, 19 - regulates the lung
with CV14 - dissolves phlegm
with CV14, CV12 - expands the chest, decreases the phlegm and
treats emotional motor seizures
St41 Jiexi Release Stream
~ n g - river point, fire point, tonification point
from this ,point, the stomach meridian splits into an external
and internal branch
stomach energy concentrates at St41 (knot point)
1) tonifies the stomach
2) disperses heat of stomach
3) disperses damp-cold in intestines (moxa)
4) fires up the stomach and triple warmer to tonify the warm
humidity of the stomach
5) treats wind-damp rheumatism
with St36 - dispels damp and clears heat
with St44 - activates warmt.h•~of stomach
St42 Chongyang Rushing Yang
~urce point - yuan point, exit point
pulse at St42 registers state of yin, pulse at St9 registers
state of yang
1) supplies spleen energy, tonifies stomach meridian and the in-
ternal duct of the triple warmer
2) reduces excessive fire of yang-ming
St43 Xiangu Sinking Valley
~ u - stream point, wood point·
1) clears and drains heat from yang ming
2) channels flow of qi to hollow organs
3) eliminates wind
4) regulates qi of stomach
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Stomach (12)
St43 (continued)
--;Ith GV14 - reduces and removes exterior pathogenic heat, es-
pecially when in yang ming layer
with Lill - clears pathogenic heat of yang ming
with St44 - clears and disperses the vicious heat of yang ming
and channels the flow of qi to hollow organs and distributes
coolness to the stomach meridian
with GV14, Lill, LI4 - clears and disperses summer heat
St44 Neiting Inner Court
~ n g - spring point, water point
1) harmonizes the stomach
2) clears, cools and disperses heat (especially yang ming dis-
eases) - (febrifugic)
3) stops pain {analgesic)
4) relieves stagnation and obstruction from intestines to regu-
late intestines and promote bowel movement
5) regulates qi and tranquilizes rebelling qi
6) channels flow of qi to hollow organs
7) brings down dirty mucus {descends the turbid)
8) clears and expels wind and moves the vessels
9) treats dental problems
10) effects lack of saliva or digestive juices
with LI4 - descends and disperses heat of yang ming and re-
duces heat of eyes
with Lvl3 - removes food accumulation, relieves abdominal
distention and promotes digestion
with LI4, GB34 - clears damp-heat of stomach and intestines
to treat damp-heat diarrhea
with St40 - regulates and harmonizes spleen and stomach and
spreads and promotes qi circulation of fu organs
with Sp9, LI4 - (reducing method) eliminates damp heat in
large intestine;, spleen and stomach
with Sp9, Lill - (reducing method) eliminates and expels
damp heat in spleen and large intestine channels
with St43 - clears and disperses the vicious heat of yang
ming
with St41 - activates warmth in the stomach
St45 Lidui Strict Exchange
~ n g - well point, meatl point, dispersi:on point
the muscle meridian of the stomach departs from here; a small
vessel connects St45 with the jing point of the spleen
opposite side activates distinct meridian of the stomach
1) clears and disperses heat in yang ming
2) disperses solid fullness (hot or cold - especially hot and
yang ming)
3) drains heat in upper body (gingivitis)
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Stomach (13)
St45 (continued)
-n regulates yin-yang,
senses
opens the orifices and resuscitates the
with Spl - cures excess dreams and light sleep (moxa cones)
with P6 - reduces stomach fire
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Spleen Meridian
Spl Yinbai Hidden White
Jing,- well point, wood point, entry point, ghost point
this point recieves a vessel from the stomach meridian
spleen muscle meridian departs from Spl,
needling on opposite side of problem activates spleen distinct
meridian
1) regulates, benefits and strengthens the spleen
2) regulates blood, holds blood in meridians, stops bleeding and
regulates menstruation
3) clears the spirit and calms the mind
4) controls rebellious qi and elevates yang qi
5) dispels heat and clears damp and damp heat
6) benefits the ai
7) causes contraction of lower extremity
8) pulls wei qi from the tendino-muscular meridian into the prin-
ciple spleen meridian
9) regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
10) warms the spleen and strengthens the yang
11) removes the cold of.middle and lower warmers
with CV4 - stops uterine bleeding
with Sp4 - treats hemorrhoids
with Sp6, K3, H7 - treats hemorrhoids
with Lvl - treats hypermenorrhea (moxa)
with Sp6, SplO, H7 - treats excessive menses
with Lll and GV26 - helps regain mental clarity
with GV21, Lll - clears the brain
with St45 - drains perverse heat and cures excess of dreams
and light sleep (moxa cones)
with Sp2 - (tonify), Spl (tonify), L9 and 110 (disperse) -
causes sweat and tonifies dampness to outside
~ Dadu Big City
ying - spring point, fire point, tonification point
1) tonifies spleen yang
2) eliminates mucus caused by weak spleen
3) good for empty qi and empty blood
4) stimulates thymus
with Spl - (tonify), Sp2 (tonify), 19 and 110 (disperse) -
causes sweat and tonifies dampness to the outside
Sp3 Taibai Extreme White
shu - stream point, source point, yuan point, earth point, horary
point
1) strengthens the spleen
2) harmonizes the stomach
3) promotes transporting function
4) transforms and expels dampness (internal and external)
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Spleen (2)
Sp3 (continued)
5) dispels hemorrhoids
6) stimulates pancreas
with B20, Lvl3, CV12 - invigorates yang of the spleen (needle
and moxa)
with Spl - treats hemorrhoids
with L6 - dispels hemorrhoids
SP4 Gongsun Grandfather Grandson
--r'o point of spleen
master point of penetrati:ttg vessel ( chong mo} •
coupled point of yin linking vessel (yin wei mo)
1) moves, adjust and strengthens the spleen and middle w~rrner
and regulates the appetite
2) pacifies and stabilizes the stomach
3) dis~erses qi and blood stagnation in the middle warmer
4) lowers rebellious qi and supresses vomiting
5) regulates the blood, chong mo, and menstrual cycle
6) breaks up congealed blood
7) harmonizes intestines
8) leads turbid qi downward
9) draws essential energy from the spleen meridian into the
spleen organ
10) dispels the cold of heart and abdomen and relieves pain (moxa)
(better than Sp3 for pain)
11) relieves trauma to testicles and treats genital organs
12) helps empty gall bladder
13) disperses perverse wind with deficient spleen symptoms
with P6 - uniting yin wei mo and chong mo, opens qi and blood
of middle warmer, treats symptom complex of heart, chest
and stomach and tones up constitutional deficiency due to
heredity
with P6, St34 - increases secretion of gastric fluids
with St36 - calms the stomach and brings on late period
with CV12 - harmonizes the center and treats lack of appetite
with CV12, St36, P6 - calms the stomach and prevents .vomiting
with B20 - strengthens spleen, stabilizes stomach, expels
cold and stops pain (moxaJ
with Sp6, B23 - regulates spleen and stomach and dissolves
damp (reinforcing)
with Sp6, Bl7 - eliminates stagnant blood
with CV22 - conducts qi downward to stop hiccough
§l?.2. Shangqiu Merchant Mound
jing - river point, metal point, dispersion point
reunion point of veins
1) transforms damp stagnation
2) strengthens spleen and stomach
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Spleen (3)
§.E-2. (continued)
~ ) relieves spasms, especially along spleen meridian
4) effects the tongue
5) stimulates posterior lobe of pituitary
with St36 - strengthens spleen and stomach and dissolves
water and damp
Sp6 Sanyinjiao Three Yin Crossing
intersection point of three lower yin channels - spleen, liver,
kidney
1) nourishes yin and subdues fire
2) regulates, clears, nourishes and moves the blood and raises
blood pressure
3) adjusts spleen and transforms dampness and heat in spleen
4) stimulates activity of the uterus and regulates the menses
and reduces pain
5) dissolves and disperses congealed blood
6) benefits the kidneys and transforms dampness and heat to bene-
fit kidney yin
7) regulates the bladder and drains dampness and heat from the
lower burner to initiate diuresis
8) spreads and regulates liver qi, suppresses liver heat and trans-
forms dampness in liver
9) regulates the gall bladder
10) pacifies the spirit, disperses heart fire and loosens conges-
tion in diaphragm
11) removes blood cold and clears blood heat
12) restores circulation to the lower burner
13) opens the vessels and benefits the articulation
14) stimulates uterus, suprarenals, ovaries and pituitary
with K3 - regulates and strengthens kidneys, nourishes yin
and clears and subdues heat
with Lv3 - nourishes yin in liver and kidney to reduce fire
with Lv2 - activates blood circulation, removes congealed
blood, disperses blood outside vessels in intercostal
region and enhances yin in liver and kidneys
with Lvl - removes obstruction of the channels (moxa), stops
bleeding (reinforcing), and captures blood back into
channels
with K7 - clears the heat of yin layer
with K2 - reinforces kidney and captures essence
with B23 - reinforces kidneys and facilitates yin
with SplO - clears the heat of blood and reduces fever
with Sp9 - strengthens spleen, expels damp and relieves dis-
tention
with L8 - stops sweating
with LI4 - adjusts qi
with St36 - regulates and reinforces spleen and stomach and
combats deficiency and cold; cultivates growing source of
qi and blood; nourishes blood and eases the mind; descends
rebellious qi
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Spleen (4)
(continued)
withP6 - nourishes yin and clears fire; tonifies the heart,
nourishes blood and facilitates qi (reinforcing)
with GB34 - clears damp heat of intestine and stomach and
strengthens spleen
Ni th LI4, Lill, TW15 - lowers temperature
1

with Lill - clears heat in blood, disperses stagnant qi and

congealed blood
with H7 - regulates and harmonizes spleen and heart
with H7, CV14 - nourishes the blood, tranquilizes the mind
and calms the nerves
with H7, P6 - calms the hea.,-t and emotions and soothes the mind
with P6, SplO - c_ispels wina-damp, relieves irritability 2118
eases the mind.
with SplO, Lv2 - disperses stagne.nt qi and congealed blood (re-
ducing)
with SplO, Lill - mBnufactures blood and nourishes liver so as
to strengthen spleen
with Lill, CV4 - activates blood circulation and treats blood
., · diseases (reducing)
with CV4 - treats uterine hemorrhage, menorrhalgia
with CV4, CV6 - reinforces qi, nourishes blood and treats
symptoms of blood deficiency (reinforcing); disperses
stagnant qi and congealed blood (reducing)
with CV6, CV12 - reinforces spleen, qi and blood (reinforcing)
with CV12, St36 - reinforces spleen, helps qi circulation and
controls blood
with CV3 - regulates qi function of lower warmer and regulates
function of genital organs
with St36, LI4 - increases enzyme and gastric secretion
with St36, B20 - invigorates spleen
with Bl?, Sp4 - eliminates stagnant blood
with Sp4, B23 - regulates spleen and stomach and dispels damp
with B23, Kl2 - reinforces the kidneys to retain essence (
(sperm) and treats spermatorrhea (reinforcing)
with B23, K2 - reinforces kidneys and nourishes the yin (re-
inforcing)
with B23, K3 - reinforces kidneys and nourishes the yin (re-
inforcing)
with K3, Lll - strengthens yin, reduces heat and stops nose
bleeds
with K7, K6 - nourishes yin and moistens the dryness (rein-
forcing)
with H7, Lll, K4 - treats manic depressive mood swings
with LI4, B67 - increases uterine contractions
with B28, CV3 - clears dampness and heat from bladder and in-
vigorates lower burner
S;p7 Lougu Leaky Valley
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Spleen (5)
Sp8 Diji Earth Org?,n
xi- cleft point of spleen
1) regulates and harmonizes the blood to· move stagnant blood and
reduce pain
2) regulates and adjusts the uterus
3) increases circulation of qi and blood
with LI4 - treats painful menstruation and abdominal pain
with Lv8, St30 - improves blood circulation
SpE 0 Yinlingquan Fountain of Yin Spring
- sea point, water point
spleen divergent meridian departs from Sp9
1) transforms, drains and removes dampness and damp heat
2) tonifies kidneys, regulates and opens up the bladder, facili-
tates diuresis and relieves edema
3) strengthens spleen
4) benefits the lower warmer
5) expels wind and enlivens and benefits the joints
with LI6 - eliminates damp, causes diuresis and treats edema
of the waist
with B20 - eliminates damp heat
with L7 - regulates the fluid system
with Sp6 - strengthens spleen, expels damp and relieves dis-
tention
with Lv3, Lill - antispasmodic for the four extremities
with Lv3, Lv2 - harmonizes liver and dissolves depression
if St36 too slow, needle Sp9 - can alternate St36 and Sp9
SnlO Xuehai Sea of Blood
-'"since SplO is a Sea of Blood, it can be used in all blood and
blood related disorders
1) harmonizes and regulates the blood and menses
2) cools, clears and eliminates heat and damp heat in blood and
expels wind (treats skin disorders)
3) tonifies the blood (moxa) and benefits dry blood
4) harmonizes nourishing qi (ying qi) and activates the channels
5) has wormicidal property
6) reduces inflamation in testicles
7) stimulates lymphatics
with Sp6 - clears heat of the blood and reduces fever
with G34 - clears blood heat, strengthens the spleen and re-
gulates the menses
with Bl7 - replenishes the blood
with K5 - reduces heat of blood preventing blood flowing out
of vessels
with Sp6, Lill - manufactures blood and nourishes liver to
strengthen spleen
with Sp6, Lv2 - disperses stagnant qi and congealed blood
(reducing)
with Lv2 - regulates periods shortened due to heated blood
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Spleen (6)
SplO (continued)
with Sp6, P6 - dispels wind-damp, relieves irritability and
eases the mind
with Bl7, B54 - expels toxic damp and clears heat in the
blood
with K7, P5 - adjusts the three yin
with Lvl - (bleed) cools heated blood
with Lv8, Lv2 - treats orchitis
with St36, Sp4 - shortens lengthy menstrual period
with Spl - stops menstrual pain
Spll Jiman Basket's Door
Spl2 Chengmen Rushing Door
Sp~3 Fushe Official Dwelling
intersection point of yin linking vessel (yin wei mo) and spleen
channels
Sp~4 Fujie Abdomen's Knot
intersection point of yin linking (yin wei mo) and spleen chan-
nels
Spl5 Daheng Big Horizontal
intersection point of yin linking (yin wei mo) and spleen chan-
nels
spleen meridian travels horizontally to CVlO from Spl5
1) removes dampness from spleen and relieves abdominal disten-
tion
2) adjusts intestines and releases abdominal distention
with B25 - removes obstruction of intestines and excretes
the waste
Spl6 Fuai Abdomen's Sorrow
intersection point with the yin linking channel (yin wei mo)
at Spl6 the yin wei mo leaves the spleen meridian and joins the
liver meridian at Lvl4
1) removes dampness from spleen
2) treats all tin digestive troubles (excess yin in the spleen
and stomach)
Shidou Food's Cavity
tonifies spleen, sending qi upwards to the upper burner to
tonify lungs
2) increases zong qi (essential qi) (moxa)
Spl8 Tianxi Heaven's Stream
Spl9 Xiongxiang Chest Home
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Spleen (7)
Sp20 Zhourong Encircling Glory
Sp21 Dadao Big 'Nrapping
~ i t point
grand lo of the spleen; hundreds of vessels pass into the sides
and chest from Sp21, all of which are in contact with the
lo vessels of the other meridians; these vessels transmit
jing-ye (which originates in the stomach) to all other
parts of the body
1) removes gaps in qi flow throughout the body
2) relaxes diaphragm and motivates breathing
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Heart Meridian
Hl Jiouan Summit's Spring
-entry point
first aid point - drowning, fainting, heart failure
1) helps deficient lactation
H2 Qingling Youthful Spirit
H3 Shaohai Lesser Sea
-ho - sea point, water point
1) calms the spirit and soul
2) clears the vessels, relaxes the tendons, invigorates col-
laterals
3) regulates heart ai
4) "joy of life" point

H4 Lingdao Spirit's Path

-jing - river point, metal point
1) sends wei qi to the joints and bones
H5 Tongli Reaching the Measure
-lo point
sends a lo vessel to the tongue
1) calms the spirit and soul
2) regulates heart qi and opens heart orifice to calm palpita-
tion and relieve nervous condition
3) clears excess heat from heart
4) brings fire down from head and relieves stiffness of tongue
5) used when pulse is too slow
with CV23 - relieves aphasia (inability to speak)
H6 Yinxi Yin Mound
-xi-cleft point
1) clears heat and fire from the heart
2) terminates the perspiration (night sweats)
3) eliminates mucus fire in heart (delerium)
4) mobilizes yin of the ·heart and sends yang
5) clears the heat and eliminates itching
H7 Shenmen Spirit's Door (Gate of God)
-source point, yuan point, shu - stream point, earth point,
dispersion point, ghost point
1) pacifies the spirit
2) calms the heart
3) stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating (night sweats)
4) regulates qi and blood of heart and strengthens heart
5) clears heat of heart (febrifugal)
6) stops pain (analgesic) - lateral intercostal pain
7) clears the channels
8) removes qi stagnation inside the heart
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Heart (2)

H7 {continued)
-9) has general sedative and regulating effect in the inner
organs
10) relieves pal pi tat ions, insomnict and fear
11) lowers blood pressure and reduces irritability of subcor-
tex
12) stimulates secretion of fluids
with Bl5 - clears the heart spirit and removes obstruction
to calm the nerves and emotions
with Sp6 - harmonizes and regulates heart and spleen
with P5 - awakens the soul
with P6 - treats angina pectoris
with GV24 - quiets the soul and clears the brain
with Sn6, CV14'- nourishes blood; eases the mind and calms
the nerves
with Sp6, P6 - calms the heart and eases the mind

H8 Shaofu Lesser Residence

-ying - spring point, fire point, horary point, ghost point
1) calms the spirit
2) strengthens the heart and regulates heart qi
3) pulls energy upward
4) facilitates the flow of blood through the vessels
with P6, P5, P4, P3 - all have similar functions

H9 Shaochong Lesser Pouring

-jing - well point, wood point, tonification point, exit point
1) tonifies heart qi, strengthens heart yin and yang
2) pulls energy down
3) increases heart rate
4) regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
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Small Intestine Meridian
Sil Shaoze Little Marsh
Jing - well point, metal point, entry point
1) disperses and clears wind-heat
2) promotes lactation
3) has general sedating effect
4) regulates yin/yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
5) effects inflammation of mucus membranes
with St18, St36, CV 17 - increases milk flow
with H9 - helps revive consciousness
with 110 - removes obstruction of breast and increases lacta-
tion
with CV17 - regulates qi circulation and removes obstruction
of lactation
SI2 Qiangu Forward Valley
--;ater point, ying - spring point
1) balances inner secretions
SI3 Houxi Back Stream
---;ood point, shu - stream point, tonification point
master point of governing vessel
coupled point of yang qiao mo
1) clears the vessels, relaxes the sinews, muscles and tendons
and relieves spasms
2) cools and disperses heat
3) calms the spirit and clears the mind
4) stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating (reducing)
5) clears and opens the governing vessel
6) opens the orifices
7) induces sweating (reinforcing)
8) effects water balance of body
with P6 - clears obstruction from the heart
with St36 - calms the stomach to regulate qi
with B60 - clears mental cloudiness and relieves convulsions
with GV26, B54 - treats acute lumbar sprain
with G39 - treats stiffness and pain in neck and upper back
with GV14, TW5 - clears heat of malaria
with B62 - (needle B62 first) causes release of Acth and sex
hormones
with Lv2, Lv3 - anti-spasmodic
with CV15, H7 - treats epilepsy
with St36, GB20 - treats general pains and inflammation
SI4 Hand-Wangu Wrist Bone
~ource point, yuan point
l) invigorates tai yang (small intestine, bladder)
2) disperses damp heat from small intestine
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Small Intestine {2)
S15 Yanggu. Yang Valley
---Yire point, jing - river point, horary point
1) regu.lates qi of small intestine
2) disperses damp heat in knees
SI6 Yanglao Support the Old
---X:i-cleft point
1) relaxes the sinews, tendons and ligaments
2) clears the channels
3) brightens and clears the eyes and clears heat of eyes
S17 Zhizheng Upright Branch
--ro point
1) effects thyroid
2) tonifies the kidney yin by directing the yang energy of the
exterior toward the internal duct of the triple warmer
with 116 - increases this effect
SI8 Xiaohai Small Sea
~arth point, ho - sea point, dispersion point
upper ho of small intestine {lower ho is St39)
SI9 Jianzhen Shoulder Chastity
--r) reduces overall tension and reduces blood pressure (reducing)
2) increases strength in shoulders and arms
SilO Naoshu Brain Transport
intersection point of yang linking channel {yang wei mo) and yang
heel channel on small intestine
1) reduces overall tension and reduces blood pressure (reducing)
2) increases strength in arms

Sill Tianzong Heavenly Ancestor

---rr.. sleep point" - reducing this point results in sudden deep
drowsiness and sleep, possibly associated with sudden release
of endorphins
2) increases strength in arms
S112 Bingfeng To Face Wind
S113 Qu.yuan Crashed Wall
SI14 Jianwaishu Shoulder Outer Hollow
S115 Jianzhongshu Middle Shoulder
SI16 Tianchuang Heavenly Window
small window-of the sky point
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Small Intestine (3)
SI17 Tianrong Heavenly Form
~ a l l window of the sky point
1) benefits throat
with CV22, LI17 - promotes circulation of qi and blood in
neck, throat and tonsil region to disperse stagnant qi
and blood in throat and tonsil region and relieve sore
throat
SI18 Quanliao Cheek Depression
---rT dispels wind
2) relieves pain and has sedative function
SI19 Tinggong Im~erial Palace of Hearing
--rri'tersection point of triple warmer and gall bladder channels on
small intestine channel
exit point
1) loosens and regulates qi of ear and eases the ear
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Bladder Meridian
Bl Jingming Eye Bright
-intersection point of small intestine, stomach, triple warmer,
governing vessel, yin qiao mo and bladder meridians; re-
ceives vessels from the heart meridian and many muscle mer-
idians and many divergent meridians
polarization point of yin and yang qiao mo
according to the Nei Jing, chapter 17, Bl is the place where
yin and yang change into their opposite - it is where the
yin and yang qiao separate
entry point
1) clears the vision and brightens the eyes
2) disperses and eliminates wind
3) cools and eliminates heat in the eye
4) opens the channels and invigorates circulation
5) controls the pituitary gland and therefore controls growth
hormones, ACTH, lactogenic hormones, gonadotropic hormones
and emotions via the hypothalamus and autonomic nervous
system. ACTH further influences blood pressure, pulse,
blood sugar, respiration and relaxes bronchial muscle.
6) triggers alarm reaction which releases reserve jing qi from
kidneys (used in asthma, hives and rheumatoid arthritis)
7) since yin and yang qiao mo control eyes, the qiao mo regulates
sleep cycle by opening and closing the eyes
with LI4 - dispels wind and disperses heat
with GB41, B2 - clears heat and brightens eyes
with K6 - regulates adrenal aspect of kidney function
with K8 - regulates adrenals
with CV9 - regulates water balance
with Kl8 - regulates menopausal transition
with B60, SI3, B62 - regulates overall hormonal balance
with K6, B62 - regulates wake-sleep cycle and treats insomnia
B2 Zanzhu Collect Bamboo
-1) benefits and brightens the eyes and removes obstruction in the
lacrimation duct
2) dispels wind
3) drains the sinuses and decongests nose
4) soothes the liver and reinforces kidney water
5) spreads heat and qi in the head
6) invigorates the channels and stops pain
7) clears cerebral congestion
with Bl, G41 - clears the heat and brightens the eyes
B3 Meichong Eyebrow's Rushing
B4 Quchai Crooked Curve
B5 Wuchu Five Places
B6 Chengguang Receive Light
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Bladder (2)
B7 Tongtian Penetrating Heaven
-1) eliminates wind from upper body
2) disperses the surface and treats obstruction of the nose
3) connects with the brain (used for cerebovascular accidents)
B8 Luoque End of the Vessels
B9 Yuzhen Jade Pillow
BlO Tianzhu Heavenly Pillar
~ea of energy (qi) general point
window of the sky point (special point for vago-sympathetic)
registers the energy with CV17 and St9
1) clears the orifices, brightens the eyes and clears sinuses
2) dispels wind
3) clears heat and benefits the throat
4) opens and clears the meridians of the neck
5) calms the heart
6) tranquilizes rebellious qi
7) stimulates autonomic nervous system
8) tonifies motor function
with TW17 - clears the mind and suppresses the rebelling qi
with 110, Lll, Lil - cools the throat
Bll Dazhu Big Shuttle
-iiieeting point of the bones
intersection point of small intestine, triple warmer, governing
vessel and the bladder
distributes bladder energy and jing-ye (yin) to all the dorsal
shu points, thus cooling them
connects the governing vessel to the shu points
sea of blood upper entry point
1) benefits all bones and joints
2) cools excess heat
3) removes obstruction of qi circulation in tai yang channels of
· foot (bladder), hand (small intestine) and governing vessel
4) treats madness with contractions
with St37, St39 - sea of blood treatment - distributes body
fluids
with GB39 - strengthens the tendons, builds up the bones
with GB39, G34 - strengthens the tendons and bones
with TW16, St29 - disperses heat
Bl2 Fengmen Wind Door
--rntersection point of governing vessel and bladder channels
yu point of bones and blood (Ban.ever)
gate for entrance and-depar~ure of feng-qi (draft qi)
1) disperses and eliminates wind and relieves exterior conditions
2) opens the lungs and volatilizes the lungs
3) spreads lung qi and strengthens the dispersing function of the
lung
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Bladder (3)
Bl2 (continued)
4) regulates circulation of qi
5) dispels damp and dissolves sputum
6) disperses excess yang in all yang meridians without draining
body fluids
7) strengthens children who are malnourished
with LI4 - eliminates wind and disperses the exterior
with GB20, GV16 - reduces wind
with St27, Ll, Stl2 - disperses perverse heat in the chest
(Su Wen)
with Bl3 - disperses the exterior, broadens chest and regu-
lates lung function
Bl3 Feishu Lung hu
---a:ssociated point of lungs
1) increases and strengthens the lung qi
2) clears and disperses heat and fire from lungs and upper warmer
and reduces fever
3) activates dispersing function of lungs to spread lung qi and
calm wheezing
4) warms the lungs (moxa)
5) eliminates wind and liberates the exterior
with LI4 - clears heat of upper warmer and moistens lungs
with CV17 - regulates function of lungs and smoothes qi cir-
culation
with Bl2 - liberates the exterior, broadens the chest and
regulates lung function
with L9, St40 - regulates lungs
with St40 - treats productive cough
with SplO, Lill - reduces itchiness
with GV14, St36 - decreases excess eosinophil count
with L9, CV22, Bll, St36 - expands the esophagus and reduces
asthma
with Ll - adjusts qi in the lungs, regulates respiratory
tract and liberates the exterior
with L5 - reduces heat, clears the lungs and stops coughing
with B38 - strengthens the lungs (moxa)
with B20, B23 - clears and disperses the vicious fire of
triple warmer
with GV12, L9, St40 - regulates lungs, extrudes damp and dis-
solves phlegm
with Bll, Bl5, Bl7, Bl8, B20, B23 - disperses excess yang in
the organs
Bl4 Jueyinshu Pericardium Shu
---a:ssociated point of pericardium
disperses excess yang in the jueyin (pericardium and liver)
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Bladder (4)
Bl5 Xinshu Heart Shu
---a:ssociated point of the heart
disperses excess yang in the heart
1) nourishes and strengthens the heart
2) calms the heart and spirit and quiets the mind and soul
3) regulates qi and blood of heart
4) lessens fire of heart (reducing)
5) expands the chest and benefits the qi
6) benefits the lungs
7) invigorates circulation of blood and qi and tonifies deficien-
cies
8) regulates the tongue and speech
9) calms sexual dreaming
10) influences thyroid
with H7 - clears the heart spirit, removes obstruction of
orifice, calms the emotions and treats insomnia due to
deficiency of heart and spleen
with Bl3 - benefits the lungs and treats asthma (moxa)
with P8 - suppresses heart fire to ease the mind
with CV14 - removes obstruction of heart qi circulation to
reduce fire and ease the mind
with B23, P6 - descends heart fire, communicates heart and
kidney and treats spermatorrhea with dreams
with B23, K9 - adjusts the disharmony of heart and kidneys
with Bll, Bl3, Bl7, Bl8, B20, B23 - disperses excess yang in
the tsang organs
Bl6 Dushu Governing Vessel Shu
associated point of governing vessel
1) calms the heart and spirit and clears the mind
2) regulates the tongue and speech
3) benefits the breath
4) disperses excess yang in the governing vessel
Bl7 Geshu Diaphragm Shu
---a:ssociated point of diaphragm
master point of blood - above is Bl5 (blood) and below is B20
(conserves blood) - so Bl7 is passage point of blood
1) regulates, nourishes and strengthens the blood (best with moxa)
2) transforms congealed blood, disperses obstruction and invigor-
ates blood circulation
3) channels blood back to the vessels (coughing blood)
4) expands the chest and diaphragm
5) pacifies the stomach qi
6) strengthens deficient conditions and increases stamina
7) strengthens upper back (sedate and then stimulate)
8) helps body to generate fluids and produce saliva
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Bladder (5)
(continued)
with Bl8 - nourishes blood and removes obstruction of liver
and stagnant blood
with SplO, B54 - clears heat in the blood and expels the
toxic damp
with Lil - regulates blood in cases of fever
with CV22 - subdues offending qi
with Sp6 - activates blood circulation in liver and removes
blocks in liver
with Sp6, Sp4 - eliminates stagnant blood and mobilizes blood
with SplO - replenishes the blood and treats dried up blood
with Ll - bleeds the blood to return into the meridians (he-
mo-ptysis)
with 16 - treats expectoration of blood
with Lvl4, Bl8 - eliminates congealed blood
Bl7½ Yishu Pancreas Shu
~sociated point of pancreas
1) controls and regulates function of pancreas
Bl8 Ganshu Liver Shu
-a:ssociated point of liver
1) nourishes and benefits the liver
2) clears and drains the liver and gall bladder to pacify liver,
disperses excess yang of the liver and eliminates damp heat
3) increases gall bladder secretions
4) nourishes and regulates blood
5) brightens and clears the eyes
6) moves stagnant qi
7) harmonizes the stomach and benefits the qi
8) extinguishes liver wind and stops convulsions
9) calms the emotions and helps insomnics sleep
10) helps body to generate fluids and produces saliva
11) strengthens deficient conditions ·
with Bl7 - nourishes blood to remove obstruction of liver and
stagnant blood
with Lv3 - removes the liver depression
with Lv3 or Lv2 - calms liver fire
with Bl9, Lv3 - clears the fire of liver and gall bladder
and eases the mind
with LI4, P5 - dispels wind and releases emotional depression
and qi stagnation
with B23 - pacifies liver yang and nourishes kidney yin and
liver yin
with Lvl4, Bl7 - eliminates coagulated blood
with Bl9, GB12 - reduces upward disturbances of fire of liver
and gall bladder
with GB40 - regulates circulation of qi in liver
with Lv2, GB20 - reduces yang in the liver
with Bll, Bl3, Bl7, Bl8, B20, B23 - disperses excess yang in
tsang organs
with Bl9 - promotes liver and gall bladder and relieves stag-
nation and pain
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Bladder (6)
Bl9 Danshu Gall Bladder Shu
~ssociated point of gall bladder
1) clea.rs, cools and drains damp-heat from liver and gall bladder
2) pacifies and harmonizes the stomach
3) expands the diaphragm and opens the chest
4) regulates the qi and calms the emotions
with Bl8 - promotes liver and gall bladder and relieves stag-
nation and pain
with Bl8, Lv3 - clears the fire of liver and gall bladder
and eases the mind
with Bl8, GB12 - reduces upward disturbance of fire of liver
and gall bladder
B20 Pishu Spleen Shu
~ssociated point of spleen
1) strengthens spleen and regulates qi of spleen
2) aids transportation functions and augments digestive function
3) transforms and eliminates dampness
4) reinforces and strengthens the blood and stops bleeding
5) harmonizes and pacifies the stomach
6) harmonizes the blood
7) drains excess heat from the middle warmer (moxa), dispels
cold and relieves pain
8) warms the middle warmer (moxa), dispels cold and relieves pain
9) enhances spleen yang to mobilize stagnant qi
10) provides strength to the extremities
with GB34 - strengthens spleen, reduces heat and dissolves
damp
with St36, Sp6 - invigorates spleen to benefit qi and blood
with CV12, B21 - warms middle warmer, disperses cold, dis-
solves damp and treats yin jaundice
with GV14 - treats leukopenia
with Sp9, Sp6 - treats chronic diarrhea
with CV12 - strengthens function of spleen and stomach to
eliminate damp (reducing method); strengthens and adjusts
the spleen and reduces damp mucus (moxa)
with B21 - adjusts function of spleen and stomach to produce
qi and blood and regulate qi circulation; warms and sets
essential continent into motion and warms feeble cold of
spleen and stomach (moxa)
with Sp4 - strengthens spleen
with Sp3, Lvl3, CV12 - invigorates yang of spleen
with B21, CV12, St36 - eliminates intestinal stagnation (need-
le and moxa)
with Sp9 - eliminates damp heat
with Bl3, B23 - clears and disperses the vicious fire of the
triple warm.er
with St36 - strengthens the spleen and stomach and increases
qi and blood
with St40, CV12 - adjusts qi and reduces mucus
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Bladder (7)
B20 (continued)
with CV12, St36 - builds spleen yang, harmonizes the stomach,
releases damp and eliminates phlegm
with Lvl3 - warms cold damp and treats yin jaundice
with CV9 - acts directly on middle heater (moxa)
with Bll, Bl3, Bl5, Bl7, Bl8, B23 - disperses excess yang of
tsang organs
B21 Weishu Stomach Shu
~ssociated point of stomach
recieves a vessel from spleen and the spleen muscle meridian
1) harmonizes and regulates the stomach qi
2) warms and reinforces the middle warmer (moxa)
3) transforms dampness
4) loosens and eliminates stagnation, obstructions and congestions
5) benefits the central qi and cultivates yuan qi (primary qi)
with St36 - reinforce St36 to harmonize stomach and strengthen
spleen, reduce B21 to remove the dross and increase bowel
movement
with St39, CVll - (reduce) clears heat of intestines, conducts
stagnation and treats diarrhea with blood
with B22 - treats exogenous pathogenic factors invading the
stomach and intestines
with B20 - adjusts function of spleen and stomach to produce
qi and blood; warms and sets the central continent into
motion and warms feeble cold of spleen and stomach (moxa)
with B20, CV12, St36 - eliminates intestinal stagnation (need-
le and moxa)
with CV12 - harmonizes the qi of stomach and eliminates stag-
nation of stomach qi
B22 Sanjiaoshu Triple Warmer Shu
~ssociated point of triple warmer
recieves a vessel from the triple warmer
effects the three warmers more than the meridians
1) regulates the upper, middle and lower burners
2) eliminates dampness and regulates passage of water in lower
warmer (diuresis)
3) regulates the transforming function of qi
with B21 - treats exogenous pathogenic factors invading sto-
mach and intestines
B23 Shenshu Kidney Shu
associated point of kidney
recieves vessel from the kidneys
1) tonifies and adjusts the kidneys
2) spreads and clears obstructed kidney qi
3) stabilizes the source (foundation energy)
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Bladder (8)
B23 (continued)
4) strengthens the back and spine especially in lumbar region
5) benefits the knees
6) regulates fluid system, volatilizes the bladder and promotes
diuresis
7) clears the ears and benefits hearing
8) brightens the eyes and benefits vision
9) drains heat from the lower warmer
10) eliminates dampness
11) controls the bones and teeth
12) prevents or relieves general stress fatigue and premature
senility
13) first aid for internal hemorrhage
14) influences adrenals
with CV4 - moxa strengthens the foundation, excites yang qi,
dispels cold and damp and treats cold extremities
with CV6 - enhances the water element of the kidneys
with K2 - (reinforcing) reinforces the kidney and nourishes
the yin
with Kl2 - {reinforcing) reinforces kidney to retain essence
(treats spermatorrhea without dreams)
with K3 - {reinforcing) reinforces kidney and nourishes kid-
ney yin
with Lv3, LI4 - stops pain and convulsion and treats opis-
thotomus
with Bl5 - communicates heart and kidneys and treats sperma-
torrhea without dreams
with K7, K3 - (reinforcing) reinforces kidney to accept qi
with CV17 - tonifies in moderation and reinforces chung qi
(central qi)
with K3, CV4 - (moxa) strengthens kidney jing
with Bl8 - nourishes kidney yin and liver yin and pacifies
liver yang
with Sp6, Sp4 - regulates the function of spleen and stomach
and dispels the damp
with GV4 - reinforces vital qi of kidneys
with K3, Bl5 - adjusts the disharmony of heart and kidneys
with K3, GV4 - invigorates yang of kidney
with GV4, B58 - relaxes the soft tissues and invigorates blood
circulation in lower back
with GV3 - dispels cold damp (moxa)
with GV4, CV17 - tonifies in moderation and reinforces chung
qi (central qi) {moxa)
with Bl3, B20 - clears and disperses the vicious fire of triple
warmer
with CV6 - tonifies the kidneys and enhances the water element
of the kidneys
with Sp6, Kl2 - strengthens the kidneys
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Bladder (9)
(continued)
with GV3, B54 - relaxes the lumbar muscles
with Bll, Bl3, Bl5, Bl?, Bl8, B20 - disperses excess yang
in the tsang organs
B24 Qihaishu Sea of Qi Shu
--i:-ecieves vessel from CV6 - Qihai
associated point for upper lumbar
1) strengthens the lower back and knees
2) regulates qi and blood
3) balances yin and yang
B25 Dachangshu Large Intestine Shu
~ssociated point of large intestine
recieves a vessel from the large intestine
1) regulates the intestines and stomach
2) initiates bowel movement for extruding the impurities
3) benefits the lower back and knees
with St25 - adjusts the large intestine and stops diarrhea
with Spl5 - removes obstruction of intestines and excretes the
waste
with TW6 - promotes bowel movements
with St37, St39, St25 - initiates bowel activity and extrudes
the impurities
with St25, St36, CV12 - stimulates growth in children who
eat much and yet remain frail
B26 Guanyuanshu First Gate Shu (Hollow at the Hinge of,the Source)
--i:-ecieves a vessel from CV4 - Guanyuan
associated point for lower lumbar
1) regulates the lower burner
2) transforms damp stagnation
3) strengthens the lower back and knees
4) relates to kidney yin
with B54 - treats lower back pain due to an imbalance in the
bladder tendino-muscular meridian
B27 Xiaochangshu Small Intestine Shu
~ssociated point of small intestine
recieves a vessel from the small intestine
special point for liquid humors and yin in bladder or small in-
testine
1) opens, moves and regulates the small intestine
2) eliminates dampness and cools heat (urinary tract infections)
3) separates clean qi, dissolves the turbid and induces diuresis
with B28 - induces diuresis and clears and reduces summer
heat
with St39 - clears and removes the accumulation of intestines
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Bladder (10)
B28 Danguanshu Bladder Shu
~ssociated point of bladder
recieves a vessel from the bladder
1) regulates the bladder
2) benefits back and spine, especially lumbar vertebrae
3) disperses qi, clears blockages and facilitates functioning
of the lower warmer to help perspiration and drainage
4) drives away wind and dampness
with B27 - induces diuresis and clears and reduces summer
heat
with B32, B33, CV3, B53 - regulates bladder
with CV3, Sp6 - clears dampness and heat from bladder and sets
into motion the vaporization of the lower burner
B29 Zhonglushu Shu of Mid-backbone and Buttocks
---r) affects sacrum and lower warmer
with Bll, TW16 - lowers temperature and reduces fever
B30 Baihuanshu White Circle Shu or Jade Ring
~hite circle means whitish discharge or leukorrhea
1) regulates energy of the anal sphincter
2) brings yang into pelvic region which mobilizes yin in the
pelvis
3) sensitizes lumbar and pelvic regions
with GVl - retracts the ligaments supporting the anus
with B32 - stops vaginal discharge
B31 Shangliao Upper Hole
--intersection point of gall bladder and bladder
master point of climacteric use during menopause
1) regulates the lower warmer
2) strengthens lower back and legs
3) brings yang into pelvic region therefore mobilizing the yin
of the area
with Sp6, GB3 - has strong hormonal action on women
B32 Ciliao Second Hole
~ame function as associated point of bladder
1) removes stuck blood of uterus
2) regulates the bladder and lower warmer
3) strengthens the lower back and legs
4) invigorates kidney qi
5) tonifies waist and knees
6) mobilizes yin of the region by bringing yang energy into the
pelvic region
with St29 - induces flow of blood in the uterus
with B30 - stops vaginal discharge
with B32, B28, CV3, B53 - regulates bladder
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Bladder (11)
B33 Zhongliao Middl_e Hole
--intersection point of gall bladder, liver and bladder
same function as associated point of bladder
1) regulates the bladder and lower warmer
2) strengthens lower back and legs
3) brings yang into the pelvic region
with B32, B28, CV3, B53 - regulates bladder
B34 Xianliao Lower Hole
---r) regulates the lower warmer
2) strengthens lower back and legs
3) brings yang into the pelvic region, therefore mobilizing the
yin of the area
B35 Huiyang Meeting of Yang
---Y-) regulates the lower warmer
2) strengthens the lower back and legs
3) treats lack of yang qi
B36 (B41) Fufen Near Division
--'intersection point of small intestine and bladder
B37 (B42) Pohu Soul's Door
---a:ccording to the "Bronze Statue," B37 disperses excess energy,
so leave needle in place a long time
l) treats lactation difficulty
B38 (B43) Gaohuangshu Shu of the Vital Centers
---a:ccording to tradition, B38 can cure any chronic disorder
called the "Happy Point" since it regulates shen
to enhance and balance actions of B38 - needle or moxa St36 and
CV6
1) tonifies and regulates lung qi and dissolves sputum
2) pacifies and calms the heart and soul and affects pericardium
and shen
3) restores original qi to body and strengthens deficient con-
ditions (strengthens the blood)
4) strengthens the spleen and kidneys
5) clears deficient heart
6) makes qi go downward
7) has health promoting and strengthening quality (moxa or mas-
sage)
8) treats adrenal gland, electrolytes and genital organ diseases
with St36 - (moxa) augments general flow of qi
with Bl3 - strengthens the lungs (moxa)
B39 (B44) Shentang Spirit Hall
~orresponds to the psychic aspect of the heart
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Bladder (12)
B40 (B45) Yixi Surprise
~alled Yixi because a distinct vibration can be felt by the pa-
tient if the therapist's finger is placed at this point,
then the patient yells yixi.
B41 (B46) Geguan Diaphragm Burden
--r") treats exhaustion from excess sex
B42 (B47) Hunmen Soul's Door
--r) treats jaundice
B43 (B48) Yanggang Essential Yang
~pecial point for hematopoeisis
B44 (49) Yishe Thought Residence
--r) mobilizes spleen yang and increases circulation of qi in the
spleen
B45 (B50) Weicang Stomach Granary
B46 (B51) Huangmen Vital's Door
B47 (B52) Zhishi Will's Dwelling
--r) tonifies the essence
2) supplements kidney yin
3) spreads and clears obstructed kidney qi
4) strengthens lower back (sedate, then stimulate)
5) facilitates flow of fluid in water passageways
6) strengthens will power
7) affects genitals
with K3, GV4 - strengthens the kidneys
B48 (B53) Baohuang Womb and Vitals
--r) has vitalizing effect
B49 (B54) Zhibian Order's Edge
--r) affects sciatica
B50 (B36) Chengfu Recieve and Support
B51 (B37) Yinmen Prosperous Gate
--r) regulates circulation of blood and qi
B52 (B38) Fu.xi Floating Point
B53 (B39) Weiyang Yang Equilibrium
--rower ho of the triple warmer (upper ho is TWlO)
1) benefits, regulates and stabilizes the bladder
2) adjusts lower warmer's transformation of water and promotes
circulation and moves obstructions
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Bladder (13)
B54 (B40) Weizhong Middle Equilibrium
~arth point, ho - sea point (lower ho of bladder)
point of departure of divergent meridians of bladder and kidneys
controls the renal region
1) relaxes the sinews and tendons and opens the vessels to bene-
fit the lower back, knee, hip and le~
2) cools and drains heat from the blood {bleeding) to cool fever,
drain summer heat and treats skin disorders
3) benefits qi of kidneys and regulates function of bladder
4) strengthens waist
5) treats genital and anal pain
with SplO, Bl7 - expels the toxic damp and clears heat in the
blood
with P3 - drains heat
with LI4 - allays inflammation
with Lll, 15 - treats continuous fever
with B23, GV3 - relaxes the lumbar muscles
B55 Heyang Uniting Yang
B56 Chengjin Supporting Muscles
B57 Chengshan Supporting Mountain
---a:-ccording to Mingtang - disperses energy in bladder meridian
1) promotes function of intestines and benefits hemorrhoids and
any disease of anal region
2) relaxes the muscle channels and tendons to treat groin and
back cramps and spasms and benefit shoulder
3) regulates qi of hollow organs
4) main point for all physical trauma
, 5) first aid for leg cramps
with GVl - clears damp-heat of large intestine and treats
hemorrhoids
B58 Feiyang Flying Yang
---ro point
1) strengthens function of kidneys
2) treats low back pain and benefits sciatica
3) benefits hemorrhoids
4) strengthens legs and feet
5) relates to the head
6) increases stamina
7) effects parathyroids
with B23, GV3 - relaxes soft tissues and activates blood cir-
culation in lower back
with K7, K5 - volatilizes the kidney
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Bladder (14)
B59 Fu.yang Foot Bone Yang
'xi-cleft point of yang qiao mo
1) affects yang qiao mo
2) disperses damp heat and treats rheumatoid arthritis in males
3) relaxes the muscles, tendons and sinews to benefit and
strengthen the lower back and relieve pain and spasm in
bladder pathway
4) disperses wind and clears the channels to relieve headache
5) eliminates mild toxins
with SI3 - clears mental cloudiness and relieves convulsions
B60 Kunlun Kunlun Mountain
--rire point, river - jing point
1) expels wind, clears the vessels and relaxes the sinews and
muscles of neck, shoulder, waist, back, ankle and foot (es-
pecially lower back)
2) regulates qi, induces labor and expels placenta after birth
3) disperses masses (goiter) and calms epileptic fits
45 ) benefits barin and marrow (concussion or cerebral contusion)
) regulates the fluid system
6) relieves pain
7) effects hyper/hypothyroidism, goiter and anterior lobe of
pituitary
with B62 - removes obstruction of tai yang channel to treat
the stiffness of neck and back
with Sp6, B67 - treats difficult labor
with LI4 - treats general pains
B61 Pushen Servant's Aid
----rntersection point of yang qiao mo and bladder
origin of yang qiao mo
B62 Shenmai Extending Vessel
----;iaster point of yang qiao mo
coupled point of governing vessel
the energy of the yang qiao mo rises from B62
ghost point
1) opens and moves the yang qiao mo
2) clears and cools the spirit (epilepsy and madness)
3) drains and disperses fire from region of eyes by dispersing
qing-qi of eyes
4) relaxes and comforts the muscle and tendon meridians
5) benefits governing vessel channel disorders
76)) relieves
alleviates daytime epilepsy attacks
insomnia and allays anxiety
8) effects endocrines
with SI3 - benefits shoulders, neck and ears
with K6 - influences energy of heels (for runners) and balan-
ces body energy conditio~
with B60 - removes obstruction of tai yang channel to treat
the stiffness of neck and back
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Bladder (15)
B62 (continued)
with GV23, GV16 - releases and dispels heat in the yang qiao
and governing vessel channels to tranquilize the mind and
calm the emotions
B63 Jinmen Golden Door
x'i-cleft point of bladder
departure point of yang wei mo
1) drains and disperses fire from region of the eyes by dis-
persing excess qing qi of eyes which causes redness
B64 Jinggu Capital Bone
-;ource point, yuan point
1) disperses wind
2) quiets the spirit and cools and clears the brain
3) clears the head, stabilizes the nervous system and calms fright
4) Softens cervix for childbirth
B65 Shugu Restraining Bone
---;ood point, shu - stream point, dispersion point
1) affects prostate gland
B66 Zuttonggu Penetrating Valley.
---;;ater point, ying - spring point, horary point
B67 Zhiyin Arrival of Yin
Jing - well point, metal point, tonification point, exit point
departure point of bladder muscle meridian
activates opposite side of distinct meridian
called "root of tai yang" by Nei Jing
1) regulates pregnancy and childbirth and adjusts the fetus
(breech birth) by causing uterine contractions which can
increase heart beat of fetus - to induce labor - moxa -
three times; to turn breech - moxa pole - 15 min/daily -
(will not induce labor)
2) brightens the eyes and calms the spirit to treat headache and
vertigo
3) clears the br:ain
4) removes damp and induces damp downward
5) regulates yin - yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
6) clears and disperses the vicious yang
7) effects ovaries, all hormones, and lymphatic systems
with LI4, Sp6 - treats difficult labor
with B60, Sp6 - treats difficult labor
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Kidney Meridian
Kl Yongquan Gushing Spring
-jing,-·well point, wood point, dispersio:p. point, entry point
1) reinforces kidney
2) nourishes kidney yin to suppress liver fire
3) guides rebellious qi and fire downward to awaken the spirit,
open the orifices and resuscitate
4) pacifies and calms the heart, tranquilizes the mind and
quiets the spirit
5) moves the qi and promotes labor
6) nourishes yin and benefits essence {jing)
7) promotes diuresis
8) regulates yin and yang
9) has strengthening and health promoting properties - (moxa
pole) - energizes the entire system ("instant adrenaline")
with P8 - dissipates heat and promotes clear mind
with Lv2 - nourishes yin and pacifies liver
with P6, GV26 - opens the orifices and resuscitates
K2 Rangu Burning Valley
-ying - spring point, fire point
1) eliminates heat and pacifies fire to cool the blood
2) clears obstruction from governing vessel and bladder channels
in lower back (bleed)
3) relieves exhaustion and relieves pain in testicles (first aid)
4) sti:hiulates ovarian hormones
with Lv2 - treats hot sicknesses
with Lv3 - eliminates heat and cools the blood
with LvlO - (both fire and spring points) nourishes yin and
reduces fire and relieves sore throat
with Sp6 - reinforces kidney and captures essence
with B23, Sp6 - reinforces kidney and nourishes yin (rein-
forcing)
K3 Taixi Great Creek
-shu - stream point, yuan point, source point, earth point
1) strengthens kidneys
2) nourishes and tonifies yin of kidney., supplies liver yin
and tonifies yin of entire body
3) nourishes yin to moisten the lung and c~lms wheezing and
stops coughing
4) cools and clears heat and pacifies empty fire
5) promotes function of the uterus and regulates menses
6) strengthens the lower back, waist and knees
7) relieves pain in teeth and bones
8) strengthens control of ejaculation
9) stimulates pancreas
with Sp6 - clears, dispers~s and nourishes deficient kidney
yin, subdues fire, strengthens kidney and regulates
menses (spermatorrhea, irregular menstruation) and stops
epistaxis
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Kidney (2)

K3 (continued)
- with B23 - nourishes kidney yin and facilitates the essence
with B23, Bl5 - adjusts the disharmony of heart and kidney
with B23, GV4 - invigorates the kidney yang
with B23, CV4 - (moxa) strengthens kidney jing
with B23, GV4, CV4 - supports the yang of the kidney (moxa)
with B47, GV4 - strengthens the kidney
with Sp6, 111 - strengthens yin, reduces heat and stops nose
bleed
with CV4 - reinforces kidney yang
with Sp6. LI4, G20, Lv2 - reinforces kidney and nourishes
yin (reinforcing)
with B23, K7 - reinforces kidney to accept qi (reinforcing
method)

K4 Dazhong Big Gobblet

- l o point
1) reinforces kidney through longitudinal lo vessel
2) benefits the essence to treat the mind and calm fear
with P7, Lll, Sp6 - treats manic depressive mood swings

K5 Shuiquan Spring
-xi-cleft point
breaks up energetic blockages in kidney organ or meridian
1) strengthens function of kidney
2) strengthens genuine vitality
3) revives the circulation of blocked qi in the kidney meridian
with K7 - stabilizes and consolidates renal qi
with K7, B58 - volatilizes the kidneys
with St25 - treats menstrual disorders
with K7, CV4 - consolidates the renal qi
with SplO - reduces heat of blood to prevent blood flowing
out of vessels

K6 Zhaohai Shining Sea

master point of yin heel channel (yin qiao mo)
coupled point of conception vessel (ren mo)
1) benefits the kidneys and strengthens the vital essence
2) promotes function of the uterus and regulates menses
3) quiets the spirit, calms the mind and stabilizes the will
4) nourishes yin, clears heat and brings down empty yin fire
5) benefits and tonifies the throat (pharynx, larnyx and root
of tongue) and stops coughing (chronic)
6) brightens the eyes and sends ancestral qi to the eyes via -
yin qiao mo
7) removes obstruction from the yin qiao mo
8) dispels damp, eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates
diuresis
9) clears the lungs and tonifies lung yin
10) promotes bowel movement
11) strengthens lower back and loins
12) induces placental ejection if retained after childbirth
13) balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion of
body and stimulates suprarenals
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Kidney (3)
K6 (continued)
with CV22 - loosens constriction in throat
with 17 - (two of eight confluent points) tonifies yin and
eases sore throat by reducing excess fire and benefits
larynx, pharynx, chest and pleura
with B62 - adjusts excesses in the yin and yang qiao mo
with K7, Sp6 - nourishes yin and moistens dryness
K7 Fuliu Returning Current
-jing - river point, metal point, tonification point
1) benefits, regulates and strengthens the kidneys
2) regulates the menses
3) tonifies back
4) promotes and stops perspiration
5) strengthens spleen and rids body of excess fluids
6) clears the heat and nourishes yin
7) eliminates damp heat
8) strengthens genuine vitality
9) strengthens wei qi
10) regulates qi and restores qi to the vessels
11) stimulates suprarenals, thyroid and testes
with K5 - stabilizes and consolidates kidney qi
with K5, B58 - volatilizes the kidneys
with SplO, P6, P5 - regulates qi in kidney, spleen and peri-
cardium
with Sp6, P5 - adjusts the three yin
with 1I4 - causes sweating to disperse the exterior - start
sweat (disperse), stop sweat (tonify) - especially
night sweats
with B47 - increases urination
with 19 - stregnthens lungs, elevates yang qi and restores
pulse
with K5, CV4 - consolidates the renal qi
with CV4, B56 - consolidates renal qi
with B23 - tonifies kidney yang (reinforce)
with H6 - regulates sweating
with Sp6 - clears the heat of yin layer
with K6, Sp6 - nourishes yin and moistens dryness (rein-
force)
with K3, B23 - reinforces kidney to accept qi (reinforcing)
KB Jiaoxin Communicate Belief
-xi-cleft point of yin heel channel (yin qiao mo)
1) regulates adrenals and kidney qi
2) regulates fluid balance
3) adjusts qi and blood in uterus and genitals and regulates
female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones
with Bl - for all of above
with Bl, Kl8, CV9 - regulates menopausal functions
with Bl, Kl8, CV9, 17, K6 - reduces bloating during meno-
pause caused by excess gonadotrophie hormone and defi-
cient sex hormones
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Kidney (4)

K9 Zhubin House Guest

-xi-cleft point of yin linking channel (yin wei mo)
origin point of yin wei mo
1) warms kidney
2) tonifies kidney qi
3) tonifies yin wei mo
4) tones up yuan qi
5) eliminates negative heredity during pregnancy (moxa)
6) calms mind

KlO Yingu Yin's Valley

--iio - sea point, awter point, horary point
1) tonifies kidney yin and dispels heat
2) regulates and soothes lower warmer
3) regulates fluid balance
4) tonifies kidney qi
5) stimulates testosterone

Kll Hengku Traversing Bone

point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)

Kl2 Dahe Great Clarity

point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)
1) helps regulate emission
with B23, Sp6 - strengthens the kidneys to retain essence
(sperm)

Kl3 Tzuhu Door of Infants

point of penetrating vessel (chong mo), a center of vital energy
1) beneficial to female reproductive organs
2) influences development of uterus (moxa)
3) increases pituitary gland
Kl4 Szuman Four Full
point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)

Kl5 Chungchu Middle Flowing Out

point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)

Kl6 Huangshu Vitals Correspondence

point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)
independent associated point of intestines
1) strengthens function of kidneys, giving renewed strength to
body and mind
2) regulates water-salt balance
3) influences reproductive organs
4) improves excretory function of bladder and large intestine
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Kidney (5)
Kl7 Shangchu Merchant Crooked
point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)
Kl8 Shikkuan Stone Burden
point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)
with Bl, K8, CV9 - regulates menopausal functions
with Bl, KB, CV9, 17, K6 - reduces bloating during menopause
caused by excess gonadotrophie hormone and deficient sex
hormones
Kl9 Yintu Yin Capital
point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)
K20 Futungku Through the Valley
point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)
1) regulates qi of five tsang organs

K21 Yumen Dark Gate

point of penetrating vessel (chorig mo)
K22 Pulang ·walking on the Veranda
--"exit point
K23 Shenfeng Spirit Seal - God's Area
K24 Lingshu Spirit Burial Ground
K25 Shentsang Spirit Storehouse - Hiding Place of God
--iii'inor chakra of lungs
1) treats cough and asthma from deficient kidneys
K26 Yuchung Amidst Elegance
K27 Shufu Hollow Residence
associated point of all associated points
1) volatilizes the lungs
2) regulates kidney qi
3) sends qi down
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Pericardium Meridian
Pl Tian.chi Heavenly Pond
-entry point
window of the sky point
meeting point of qi of foot and hand juey (liver, pericardium)
and foot shao yin (kidney)
1) supervises the blood
2) removes obstruction of qi circulation in jueyin channels
,) has direct influence on heart (sedate to calm, stimulate to
activate)
P2 Tianquan Heavenly Spring
P3 Quze Crooked Marsh
-ho - sea point, water point
1) frees, moves and channels heart qi (main use)
2) drains and disperses heat of blood (bleeding)
3) calms the mind and regulates the heart
4) adjusts the intestines (esp. small intestine)
P4 Ximen Gate of the Crevice
-xi-cleft point
1) pacifies and tranquilizes heart
2) calms and peacens the spirit and tranquilizes the mind
3) opens the chest and expands the diaphragm
4) harmonizes stomach and regulates qi
5) cools the blood and detoxifies blood toxins
6) clears the vessels
with P3, P5, P6 - strengthens the heart and tranquilizes
the soul
with H7 - tranquilizes the source of heart yang to reduce
palpitations (reducing)
with GV20 - regulates yang qi of governing vessel and streng-
thens blood functions of cnong mai and conception ves-
sel
P5 Jianshi Intermediary
-jing - river point, metal point
m@eting point of upper three yin meridians
1) regulates and clears heart
2) drains excess fire from heart
3) calms the mind and quiets the spirit
4) eliminates mucus in heart and chest and dispels fullness
from chest
5) harmonizes the stomach
6) restores balance between interior and exterior
7) drains triple warmer
8) reduces deep fever
9) stops pain (angina)
10) first aid for bone stuck in throat
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Pericardium (2)
(continued)
with P6 - purifies and disperses triple warmer
with CV12 - broadens chest and releases depression
with 114 - clears obstructed qi and releases mental depres-
sion
with LI4, Bl8 - dispels wind, clears qi stagnation and re-
leases emotional depression
P6 Neiguan Inner Gate
-master point of yin linking channel (yin wei mo)
coupled point of penetrating vessel {chong mo)
lo point
1) regulates qi and blood of heart and opens the heart orifice
2) calms the spirit, mind and heart, :peacens the qi and tran-
auilizes the soul
3) expands, relaxes and decongests the chest and diaphragm
4) calms and harmonizes the stomach
5) opens yin wei mo to distribute qi to stomach, chest and
heart
6) suppresses rebellious qi to stop nausea and vomiting
7) regulates qi
8) harmonizes and regulates middle and upper warmers
9) clears and spreads qi in pericardium channel
10) regulates balance between external and internal to regulate
qi of yin and yang
11) awakens the brain (improves intercranial circulation)
12) stops pain
13) enhances purification and dispersement of triple warmer and
drains triple warmer
14) stabilizes qi in the uterus
15) disperses stagnant liver qi
16) disperses heat (malaria)
17) opens orifices of the unconscious
18) improves circulation of blood yin of the heart thus counter-
acting yang of the heart
19) regulates blood pressure and reestablishes the pulse
20) relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels
21) regulates qi function of upper and middle warmer
22) treats petit mal seizures
23) should be stimulated
with Lv3 - pacifies liver and descends rebellious qi
with Lv2, Lv3, G40 - spreads liver qi and loosens liver
with 19 - reestablishes pulse, facilitates qi and stops
asthma
with St36 - harmonizes stomach and regulates qi circulation·.
in middle warmer
with St36, CV12 - relieves fullness in chest and activates
qi
with St36, CV13 - benefits morning sickness
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Pericardium (3)
P6 {continued) ·
with St36, CV12, Sp4 - cal~s the stomach and prevents vomiting
with CV12 - harmonizes the middle warm~rf broadens~the chest
and descends rebellious ai of stomach
with Sp4 - opens qi and blood of middle warmer and tones up
constitutional deficiencies due to heredity
with CVll - opens the orifices of chest and diaphragm to re-
lease depression, harmonizes the stomach to stop vomit-
~ngt and reduces heat and fire to ease the mind (reduc-
ing)
with St40 - dissolves phlegm and harmonizes the center
with St45 - reduces stomach fire
with Lill - broadens the chest and clears heat
with Sp6 - nourishes yin, clears fire, strengthens the heart
to activate the blood circulation
with Sp6, SplO - dispels wind-damp, eases the mind and re-
lieves irritability
with Sp6, H7 - tranquilizes the heart, eases the mind, calms
heat and calms emotions
with SplO, K7, P5 - regulates qi in pericardium, spleen and
kidneys
with H7 - regulates and harmonizes heart and pericardium
with CV17 - broadens the chest, releases depression and de-
scends rebellious qi to stop cough
with CV14 - facilitates movement of diaphragm
with SI3 - calms and clears obstruction from heart and tran-
quilizes the mind
with Bl5, B23 - descends heart fire, communicates heart and
kidney
with GV26 - clears the heart and opens orifices to treat
loss of consciousness
with GV26, Kl - resuscitates and opens the orifices (brain)
with P5 ~ purifies and disperses triple warmer
with P3, P4, P5 - strengthens the heart and tranquilizes the
aoul
with St36, 1111, 1118, CV4, CV6 - treats hypertension
with H7, GV20, 4 points around GV20 - treats dementia
with SI3, GV13, GV14 - treats malarial fever
with St34, Sp4 - reduces gastric acidity
with St36, St25, Spl5, Lv14 - increases threshold of pain
in abdomen (anesthetic)
P7 Daling Big Mound
-shu - stream point, source point, yuan point, earth point, dis-
persion point
1) clears the heart
2) calms the mind and quiets the spirit
3) disperses fire of heart and pericardium and draws false fire
back into mind, calming blazing fire
4) harmonizes stomach and expands chest
5) regulates qi and stops pain
6) should be sedated
with LI4 - clears fire of middle warmer (reducing)
with P8 - reduces heat of pericardium, clears fire of heart
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Pericardium (4)
P7 (continued)
and treats bad breath
with Lll, K4, Sp6 - treats manic depressive mood swings
P8 Laogong Labor's Palace
-ying - spring point, fire point, horary point, hand-chakra
drains excess qi down from the top of body
1) cools and clears heat from the heart and spirit
2) drains and disperses heat from the pericardium
3) resuscitates
with P6 - clears and disperses heat from heart and pericar~
dium
with P7 - releases abnormal heat of pericardium channel and
treats bad breath
with Kl - promotes clear mind and dissipates heat
with Bl5 - supresses heart fire to ease the mind
with 114 - disperses heat from yang ming (stomach, large
intestine)
P9 Zhongchong Middle Rushing
-jing - well point, wood point, tonification point, resuscitates
tion point
1) reduces fire from the heart
2) volatilizes the lung and opens pulses
3) regulates yin-yang, opens orifices and resuscitates the
senses
4) clears and disperse the vicious yang
with GV26 - clears the circulation, treats loss of con-
sciousness and stiffness
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Triple Warmer Meridian
TWl Guanchong Gate's Pouring
Jing - well point, metal point, entry point
1) cools and clears heat of large intestine and triple warmer
channels
2) brings qi down
3) controls the shoulder
with Lll - clears heat and releases toxins {bleeding)
with Lil - reduces heat of three warmers
TW2 Yemen Fluid's Door
ying - spring point, water point
1) drains excess fire in head and face
2) benefits eyes and ears
3) controls all hormonal secretions
TW3 Zhongzhu rliiddle Island
~hu - stream point, tonification point, wood point
1) benefits the ear and increases auditory function
2) benefits the throat and stimulates thyroid
3) clears shaoyang channel in head (gall bladder) and disperses
liver yang excess
4) dispels pathogenic heat
5) dispels wind and clears the vessels
6) facilitates circulation of qi
7) treats acute sprain in lower lumber region
8) has powerful sedative effect
TW4 Yangqi Pool of Yang
~ource point, yuan point
1) relieves heat
2) relaxes the sinews and clears the channels
3) promotes function of pene.trating and conception vessel channels
in controlling blood and strengthening qi
4) reinforces three warmers
5) left TW4 is tonic to yang of entire body
6) stimulates thyroid gland
TW5 Waiguan Outer Gate
--ro point
master point of yang linking channel (yang wei mo)
coupled point of girdle vessel {dai mo)
1) dispels_ wind andr-:.cools heat ·
2) disperses the exterior {deficient - cold)
3) disperses stagnant qi in the channels to relieve intercostal
and abdominal pain and pain and swelling in throat
4) clears shaoyang channel in head (gall bladder) and disperses
liver yang excess
5) opens the orifices (ears,anus) to influence hearing, treat
tinnitus and relieve constipation
,6) transforms mucus and disperses goiter
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Triple Warmer (2)
TW5 (continued)
7) relaxes the sinews and tendons, clears the vessels and streng-
thens arms
8) moves the yang wei mo
9) eliminates heat from triple warmer channel
10) if yang energy is excessive, it can be balanced by drawing
excessive yang into yang wei mo at this point
11) stimulates thyroid
12) normalizes excess of gonadotropins
with GV14 - (reducing) helps_yang remove obstruction of·ex-
terior to relieve pain of head and body
with GV14, LI4 - (reinforcing) relieves exterior wind-cold
and the depression; (reducing) clears heat, wind-heat and
induces diaphoresis
with Lill - sensitizes hands
with P6 - harmonizes external and internal and regulates qi
of yin-yang
with L7 - disperses the exterior
with L7, GB20 - disperses exterior cold
with LI4, GB20 - removes wind and heat
TW6 Zhigou.
---r.
Branch Ditch
Jing - river point, fire point, horary point
1) opens the intestines
2) disperses obstructions and spreads qi especially in ribcage
3) reduces depressive fire of triple warmer
4) can help drop placenta
with St36 - removes blood stasis and regulates qi circulation
with GB34 - (reducing) promotes and activates qi and blood
circulation, disperses stagnant blood and relieves inter-
costal pain
with Lill~ clears heat and treats skin abscess
with St36, B25 - promotes bowel movements
with LI4 - loosens surface and extrudes draft
with GB34, Lv5 - loosens and disperses qi in intercostal re-
gion
TW7 Huizong Ancestral Gathering
xi-cleft noint
1) treats-geriatric senility
TW8 Sanyangluo Three Yang Connection
meeting point of three upper yang meridians
1) clears the channels and sensory orifices
TW9 Sidu Fourth Ditch
TWlO Tianjing Heaven's Well
7io - sea point, earth pointt dispersion point, upper ho of triple
warmer (lower .ho is B53J
1) spreads and regulates qi circulation in triple warmer
2) increases qi of stomach
3) treats lymphnode TB
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TWll Qinglengyuan Cooling Gulf

TW12 Xiaoluo Melting Luo River
TW13 Naohui Shoulder's Meeting
-U disperses stagnant phlegm in goiter
TW14 Jianliao Shoulder Seam
-U relaxes tendons, soothes joints and invigorates collaterals
TW15 Tianliao Heaven's Seam
--n"weather point" - treats conditions that get worse due to weather
1) tonifies the lungs
2) speeds up the digestive apparatus
3) stimulates the temperature regulating mechanism of the body
4) stimulates secretion of the gonads and the adrenals
5) increases strength in arms
with Lill, GV14, LI4 - increases sweating
TW16 Tianyou Heave.n's Window
--;;:;I'ndow of the sky point
1) treats sudden deafness and sudden loss of vision
2) softens neck
TW17 Yifeng Wind Screen
-u loosens and clears
2) disperses wind and
qi of ear to benefit and improve hearing
clears the channels
3) clears heat and yang
4) brightens eyes and benefits vision
5) improves voice by reducing laryngitis and aphonia
6) channels open the lo
7) antispasmodic
with St36 - removes obstruction in channels and relieves
difficulty in chewing
with BlO - clears the mind and supresses the rebelling qi
TW18 Qimai Feeding the Vessels
TWlg Luxi Skull's Rest or Skull Breathing
--iiold and press on each inhalation so cerebrospinal fluid moves
better
TW20 Jiaosun Angle of Regene,ration
TW21 Ermen Ear Gate
---rz:itersection point of triple warmer and gall bladder channels
1) loosens qi of ear to open ear (esp. lumen)
2) disperses heat
with GB2 - spreads and opens the ear
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Triple Warmer (4)

TW22 Heliao Harmony's Seam
TW23 Sizhukong Silken Bamboo Hollow
~ i t point
1) dispels wind and stops pain
2) clears fire
3) brightens the eyes
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Gall Bladder Meridian
GBl Tongziliao Pupil Seam
--rntersection point of small intestine and triple warmer channels
on gall bladder channel
entry point
1) eliminates wind-heat and dispels fire
2) benefits and brightens the eyes
3) invigorates circulation
GB2 Tinghui Confluence of Hearing
---r) clears blockage and restores circulation of qi in gall bladder
channel near ear
2) eliminates wind
with TW21 - spreads and opens the orifice (ear)
GB3 Shangguan Upper Hinge
GB4 Hanyan Jaw's Dislike
GB5 Xuanlu Suspended Skull
GB6 Xuanli Suspended Regulator
--Y) disperses and descends liver yang

GB7 Qubin Crook of the Temple

GB8 Shuaigu Leading to Valley
---r) disperses and descends liver yang

GBlO Fubai :Floating White

GBll Touqiaoyin Yin Cavity on the Head
GB12 Wangu :Finished Bone
-ry eliminates wind and clears ear
with Bl8 and Bl9 - reduces the upward disturbance of fire of
liver and gall bladder
GB13 Benshen Original Spirit
GB14 Yangbai Yang White
--rritersection point of stomach channel and yang linking channel
(yang wei mo) on gall bladder channel
1) dispels wind
2) brightens the eyes and clears the vision
3) invigorates circulation and stops pain
GB15 Toulinqi Near Tears on the Head
-ry has contact with brain
with GB20 and GB39 - reduces heat in gall bladder channel
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Gall Bladder (2)
GB16 Muchuang Vision's Window
---intersection point of yang linking vessel {yang wei mo)
at GB16 wind: attacks and enters gall bladder meridian and spreads
to other meridians-??
GB17 Zhenying Upright Encampment
intersection point of yang linking vessel {yang wei mo)
GB18 Chengling Support the Spirit
--rri'tersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo)
GB19 Naokung Brain Cavity
--rritersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo)
GB20 Fengchi Wind Pond
-riitersection point of yang linking channel (yang wei mo), yang
heel channel {yang qiao mo) and triple warmer channels on
gall bladder channel
s~ecial point for vago-sympathetic
l) expels wi:t1d-cold·and wind-heat and liberates the exterior
2) reducee and relieves heat and disperses yang coagulation
3) pacifies the _yang and fire of liver to calm and regulate the
liver
4) drains and disperses fire of gall bladder
5) disperses and descends liver yang from head
6) pacifies liver wind
7) benefits hearing and maintains function of inner ear for main~
taining sense of balance
8) brightens the eyes and benefits vision
9) awakens the spirit and brain and clears the mind
10) resuscitates the senses
11) treats headache, dizziness and vertigo
with GV14 - dispels wind-damp and clears heat (reducing)
with Lv2 - nourishes yin, reduces heat of liver and gall
bladder and clears the head
with LI4, Bl - dispels wind and disperses heat
with GV26, LI20 - removes wind-damp and stops pain
GB21 Jianjing Shoulder Well
~ i n t of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo)
center of energy for five tsang organs
1) clears heat (anti-inflammatory)
2) disperses stagnation and stops pain
3) sends qi downward to expel retained placenta and relieve
brE!ast pain
4) tranquilizes liver qi
5) affects hyperthyroidism
with Stl8 - regulates qi circulation, disperses accumulation
and relieves swelling
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Gall'._ Bladder ( 3)
GB22 Yuanye Gulf's Fluids
GB23 Zhejin Flank's Sinews
GB24 Riyue Sun Moon
~arm point of gall bladder
1) disperses and corrects the flowing functional qi of gall blad-
der and liver
2) cools and regulates damp heat
3) descends rebellious qi
4) harmonizes the middle burner
5) causes contractions of gall bladder to expel stones in duct
with GB34, GB34a - spreads, drains and disperses qi of gall
bladder
with GB34, Lv14, GB34a - disperses stagnation of liver, eases
gall bladder, disperses damp-heat and regulates middle
warmer
GB25 Jingmen Capital's Door
--narm point of kidney
1) sedates kidney yang
2) influences kidney yin
GB26 Dai Mai Girdle Vessel
--rntersection point of girdle channel {dai mo) on gall bladder
channel
special point for gynecological disorders
special point for paralysis
1) eliminates damp-heat by increasing flow of dai mo, draining
spleen wetness
2} alleviates discharge {leukorrhea)
34 ) regulates and strengthens the dai mo (girdle channel)
) pacifies rebelling fire of liver
5} pro~otes kidney qi ciculation
with CV6, CV4 - eliminates leukorrhea and nocturnal emission
with CV3, CV4 - reinforces conception vessel and chong mo to
supplement the qi of chest
with GB27 - captures and controls dai mo and treats excessive
leukorrhea and menses
GB27 Wushu Five Pivots
--rntersection point of girdle vessel (dai mo)
with GB27 - captures and controls dai mo and treats excessive
leukorrhea and menses
GB28 Weidao Maintain the Way
--rntersection point of girdle channel (dai mo) on gall bladder
channel
1) effects broad ligament of uterus
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Gall Bladder (4)
GB29 Juliao Stationary Seam
--riitersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) and yang
heel channel (yang qiao mo) on gall bladder channel
with GB30, B54 - alleviates wind dampness pain in leg
GB30 Huantiao Encircling Leap
--riitersection point of bladder channel on gall bladder channel
1) benefits lower back
2) regulates hip joint
3) strengthens thigh
4) facilitates movement of leg and encourages leg (femur) growth
in children
5) benefits the knees
6) clears the channels and removes obstructions
with GB34 - augments and adjusts function of lower limit, dis-
pels wind and damp, removes obstructions of channels, re-
gulates qi and blood circulation
with GB34, Sp9 - dispels wind, disperses cold, dissolves damp
and removes obstruction of channels
GB31 Fengshi Wind Market
7:T dispels wind
2) relaxes tendons
3) tonifies waist, strengthens thighs and tonifies knees
4) detoxifies liver and clears mind of toxic thoughts
GB32 Zhongdu Middle Ditch
GB33 Xiyangguan Knee's Yang Hinge
GB34 Yanglingchuan Yang Tomb Spring
ho - sea point, earth point
meeting point of muscles (smooth and striated), sinews and ligaments
1) opens and drains the gall bladder to regulate distribution of
functional qi (increases contraction of gall bladder)
2) facilitates and harmonizes the liver
3) soothes and regulates yang of gall bladder and liver and clears
gall bladder fire
4) cools and dispels damp heat
5) relaxes sinews and muscle channels, tonifies tendons, ligaments
and bones, facilitates joints, clears the vessels and relieves
soreness from fatigued musc1es
6) tonifies spleen and dissolves sputum
7) eliminates phlegm-fire in stomach
8) regulates colon (increases perstaltic action) to relieve chron-
ic constipation
9) brings down high blood pressure
10) helps urinary incontinence
11) relieves pain in costal and hypochondriac regions
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Gall Bladder (5)
GB34 (continued}
-r2T promotes ~ctivity in appendix to facilitate absorption and
decrease inflammation
with CV9 - conducts water damp to make it come out through
urination (diuretic function to help the bowel movement)
with GB43 - reduces damp heat of liver and gall bladder
with CV12 - strengthens spleen and stomach (reinforcing) to
help transportation and transformation of water and cereals
to support body resistance (zheng qi)
with Lv2 - harmonizes and regulates liver function and liver qi
circulation to release depression; clears fire from liver
and gall bladder (reducing)
with Lv3 - pacifies the liver, reduces the channel qi of liver
and gall bladder, suppresses rebelling qi of liver, stops
pain and treats foot spasms
with Sp4 - strengthens the spleen and dissolves the damp (re-
inforcing)
with Sp6 - strengthens spleen and clears damp heat of intestines
and stomach
with Lill - spreads qi, reduces fire, descends the turbid,
facilitates the joints and removes obstructions of tendons
and bones
with SplO - strengthens the spleen, clears the blood heat and
regulates the menses
with GB30 - dispels wind and damp, removes obstructions from
channels, regulates qi and blood circulation and augments
and adjusts function of lower limbs
with TW6 -promotes qi and blood ciculation to regulate qi in
shao yang (gall bladder, triple warmer) and relieve hypo-
chondriac and intercostal pain
with LI6 - treats edema below the lumbar region
with B20 - strengthens spleen, dissolves damp and reduces heat
with GB39 - strengthens the tendons and consolidates the bones
(GB39 is influential point of marrow)
with St40 - eliminates phlegm fire in stomach
with GV14 - disperses heat in yang jaundice
with LI4, St44 - clears damp heat of intestines and stomach to
treat damp-heat diarrhea
with GB39, Bll - strengthens the tendons and bones
with GB30, Sp9 - dispels wind, disperses cold, dissolves damp
and removes the obstruction of channels
with GB24, Lvl4, GB34a - disperses stagnation of liver, eases
the gall bladder, disperses damp heat and regulates the
middle warmer
with TW6, Lv5 - loosens and disperses qi in intercostal regions
with Bl8, Bl9 - disperses wet heat of liver and gall bladder
with GB34a, GB24 - spreads, drains and disperses qi of gall
bladder
with Lill, Chia-chi - regulates the 3 yang
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Gall Bladder (6)
GB34a Dannangxue Gall Bladder Orifice
1) treats disorders of gall bladder
with GB34, GB24 - spreads, disperses and drains qi of gall
bladder
with GB34, GB24, Lvl4 - disperses stagnation of liver, eases
the gall bladder, disperses damp-heat and regulates the
middle warmer
GB35 Yangjiao Yang's Intersection
~-cleft point of yang linking channel (yang wei mo)
1) disperses liver fire to treat hot diseases and rising fire
GB36 Waiqiu Outer Mound
~-cleft point
GB37 Guangming Bright Light
-ro point
1) regulates liver
2) clears and brightens vision
3) clears and reduces fire of liver and gall bladder
4) stimulates anterior lobe of pituitary
GB38 Yangfu Yang's Help
-rfng - river point, fire point, dispersion point
1) reduces liver and gall bladder
2) expels wind and damp
GB39 Xuanzhong (Jeu.gu) Suspended Bell (Where the Bone Disappears)
~eting point of the marrow ·
special point for leukocytosis
intersection point of the 3 yang leg channels
1) relaxes the sinews and ligaments and clears the vessels and
relaxes the neck
2) tonifies the marrow, strengthens the bone and treats brain prob-
lems
3) dispels wind and damp
4) pacifies the liver
5) induces qi and blood downward
6) moves qi and treats hemorrhoids
7) dispels heat and communicates the superficial with the internal
of the 3 foot yang channels
with GB34 - strengthens the tendons and consolidates the bones
with Bll - strengthens the tendons and builds up the bone
with Lv4 - reduces liver and strengthens spleen (reducing)
with GB34, Bll - strengthens the tendons and bones
with GB20, GB15 - reduces heat in the gall bladder channel
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Gall Bladder (7)
GB40 Qiuxu Mound of Ruins
~urce point, yuan point
1) spreads liver qi and benefits the gall bladder
2) cl rs and drains fire from the liver and gall bladder
3) clears the vessels and benefits the joints
4) treats external trauma especially below the waist
with GB41, Lv3 ~ reduces and removes liver fire and depression
with Lv2, Lv3, P6 - spreads liver qi and disperses gall blad-
der
with Bl6 - regulates circulation of qi in the liver
GB41 Zulinqi Near Tears on the Foot
shu - stream point, wood point, horary point, exit point
master point of the girdle channel (dai mo)
coupled point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo)
1) harmonizes and regulates the liver and gall bladder
2) spreads liver qi to reduce stagnation of sputum and blood af
liver channel
3) dispels damp heat
4) clears wetness (damp spleen) by draining into dai mo, therefore
increasing spleen qi and blood production, improving digestion
and warming extremitie,s
5) clears and regulates the girdle channel (dai mo)
6) relieves distention and swelling in the breast
7) stops secretion of milk
with Lv2 - clears fire of liver and gall bladder
with GB40, Lv3 - reduces and removes liver fire and depression
with Bl, B2 - clears heat and brightens the eye
GB42 Diwuhui Ground's Fifth Meeting
GB43 Xiaxi Gallantry's Stream
~ng - spring point, water point, tonification point
1) treats ear diseases
with GB34 - reduces damp heat of liver and gall bladder
GB44 Zuqiaoyin Yin Cavity of the Foot
--"'jing - well point, metal point
1) regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
2) clears and disperses the vicious yang
3) replaces trace minerals
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Liver Meridian
Lvl Dadun Great Honesty
Jing - well point, wood point, entry point
1) cools and clears hot blood (bleeding) and controls excessive
menses (bleeding)
2) removes obstruction of liver to disperse the depressive qi
3) relieves obstruction in lower warmer (dispersing)
4) warms the liver
5) relieves pain of cold-hernia (moxa)
6) benefits wind (esp. acute)
7) regulates yiniyang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
8) clears and disperses the vicious yang
with Sp6 - stops bleeding and captures blood back into chan-
nels (reinforcing); removes obstruction in the channels
(moxa)
with Spl - treats hypermenorrhea (moxa)
Lv2 Xingjian Walk Between
ying - spring point, fire point, dispersi.on point
1) drains, clears and disperses fire of liver and gall bladder
2) disperses stagnant qi of liver and gall bladder
3) soothes and loosens liver to release liver qi
4) disperses and clears qi and fire of heart and clears the
pericardium
5) draws down excess yang, eases the mind and removes the de-
pression
6) clears the lower warmer
7) relaxes cramps, spasms and convulsions
8) affects pancreas
with Sp6 - activates blood circulation and removes the blood
stasis
with Lvl4 - removes obstruction of liver and liver qi de-
pression .
with G34 - harmonizes the liver, clears liver qi circulation
and releases depression; clears fire of liver and gall'
bladder (reducing)
with G20 - reduces liver fire, nourishes yin and clears the
head
with Kl - nourishes yin and pacifies liver
with Lv3 - pacifies liver and restricts wood
with CV3 - clears liver fire
with G41 - clears fire of liver and gall bladder
with Sp6, SplO - removes obstruction of qi and activates
blood circulation (reducing)
with Lv3, Sp9 - harmonizes liver and dissolves depression
with St25 - disperses liver fire
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Liver (2)

Lv3 Taichong Great Pouring

shu - stream point, source point, yuan point point, earth point
i~dependant associated point of spasm
1) clears, adjusts, pacifies and harmonizes the liver and gall
bladder
2) spreads, disperses and eliminates liver qi stagnation
3) regulates circulation of blood to disperse congealed blood
and regulates the menses
4) cools, clears and drains heat and fire from liver and gall
bladder
5) tonifies liver blood
6) calms and extinguishes liver wind
7) suppresses rebellious qi to stop vomiting
8) regulates vital qi, strengthens raising qi and removes ir-
regularities in the body qi
9) calms stomach and expands chest
10) opens the channels and supresses convulsions, spasms and
cramps
11) brightens and benefits the eyes, stimulates vision center of
the central nervous system and benefits the throat
12) expels wind and stops pain
13) clears head and thinking, relieves headache and suppresses
dizziness
14) relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frus-
trated and jealous
with Lvl4 - disperses liver qi stagnation, specifically in
the lower warmer, regulates circulation of blood, de-
scends rebelling qi, relieves distention and sedates
pain
with P6 - pacifies the liver and descends the rebelling qi
with G34 - pacifies the liver, suppresses the rebelling qi
of liver, stops pain and stops spasms
with LI4 - opens the four passes (upper and lower gates) to
pacify liver yang, regulate qi and blood circulation, re-
moves the obstruction of channels, opens the orifices,
relieves mental cloudiness and regulates biorythm (jet
lag)
vvi th Lv2 - pacifies liver
with Bl8 - removes liver depression
with LI4, B23 - stops pain and convulsion and treats opis-
thotomus
with Sp6 - nourishes yin of liver and kidney to relieve ex-
cess fire, disperses extravasation of blood in inter-
costal region .(blood outside of vessels due to injury)
with Lvl3 - loosens the liver and scatters effused blood
with K2 - eliminates heat and cools the blood to treat hot
sicknesses
with Lv2, P6 - loosens liver
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Liver (3)
Lv4 Zhongfeng Middle Seal
~etal point, Jing - river point
1) spreads the liver qi
2) clears the channels
with G39 - strengthens the tendons, builds up the bone
Lv5 Ligou Insect Itch
--ro point
1) drains the liver, spreads liver qi and relieves obstruction
in lower warmer
2) benefits urogenital area and eliminates damp-heat from geni-
tals to stop discharge and itching
3) regulates menses
4) regulates function of bladder
5) bene.!its the qi
6) relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels
7) tonifies and warms fire of life function as manifested in
sexuality
with CV4 - strengthens yang at the base (kidneys)
with CV4, Sp6 - strengthens sexual response
with CV3 - reduces fire of the liver
with T6, G34 - loosens and disperses qi in the intercostal
region
Lv6 Zhongdu Middle Capitol
~i-cleft point
1) harmonizes blood and qi
Lv7 Xiguan Knee Barrier
Lv8 Ququan Crooked Source
~ater point, ho -sea point, tonification point
1) regulates and loosens liver and eliminat~s stagnant liver
qi
2) clears and cools heat and damp-heat
3) drains the lower burner and benefits the bladder to initiate
diuresis
4) relaxes ligaments and muscle channels
with Lv3 - clears liver heat
with Lv2 - dredges and disperses liver qi
with Lv2, Sp6 - treats orchitis
with Sp8 - improves circulation
Lv9 Yinbao Yin Envelope
---r) affects veins
2) treats irregular periods with discharge of thick blood
LvlO Femur-Wuli Femur Five Miles
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Liver (4)
Lvll Yinlian Yin Screen
Lvl2 Jimai Hasty Pulse
Lvl3 Zhangmen Official Gate
--a:Iarm point of spleen
meeting point of yang organs
1) spreads the liuer qi and clears obstructions of liver meri-
dian and. its lo channels
2) strengthens spleen, benefits qi, moves fluids and relieves
distention
3) disperses congealed blood and dispels masses
4) disperses cold-damp
5) relieves retention of food
6) regulates circulation of qi and blood
7) influences the liver's capacity to neutralize unemployed sex
hormones to help headaches, migraines, and menopausal syn-
dromes
with CV12 - regulates function of spleen and stomach to dis-
solve phlegm (re:ducing)
with Bl7, Bl8 - clears obstruction of liver
with G41, T5 - influences liver's capacity to neutralize un-
employed sex hormones to help headaches, migraines and
menopausal syndromes
with St44 - promotes digestion, relieves epigastric full-
ness and relieves distention
with B20, Sp3, CV12 - (needle and moxa) invigorates yang of
spleen, promotes the transporting function, expels damp,
relieves distention and checks diarrhea
with Lv3 - loosens the liver and scatters effused blood
with B20 - drives away cold and damp
with St36, CV12 - adjusts the stomach and spleen
Lvl4 Qimen Expect Gate
--a:Iarm point of liver, exit point
intersection point of spleen and yin linking channel on liver
channel
1) calms and promotes function of liver
2) spreads and moves liver qi to regulate circulation of qi
3) transforms and removes congealed blood to activate blood
circulation of channels
4) helps transformation and transportation function of spleen
5) relieves retention of food
6) relaxes lower ribcage, encourages breathing and relieves pain
in hypochondrium
7) relieves hiccoughs and stops sneezing
with G24 - pacifies liver and removes depression of qi
with Bl7, Bl8 - eliminates congealed blood
with Lv3 - disperses liver qi stagnation specifically in the
lower warmer; restores the balance in the liver, relieves
distention and stops pain
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Liver (5)
Lvl4 (continued)
- with G34 - disperses liver qi stagnation affecting the mid-
dle warmer
with G34, G24, G34a (Dannangxue) - disperses stagnation of
liver, eases the gall bladder, disperses damp-heat and
regulates the middle warmer
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Governing Vessel Meridian
GVl Ohangqiang Long Strength
~ntry point
lo point of governing vessel - lo vessel goes from GVl to GV16
reunion point with kidney, gall bladder and conception vessel
meridians
one of the sea of marrow points with GV15, GV16, GV17 and GV28
it is important that the patient not have any sexual relations
or drink any cold drinks after treating this point
1) benefits qi of the anal sphincter, retracts the anus and
treats hemorrhoids
2) regulates the intestines
3) tonifies the spine
4) opens the conception vessel and governing vessel
with B57 - cl ars damp heat of large intestine and treats
hemorrhoids
with B30 - contracts the ligaments supporting the anus
GV2 Yaoshu Shu of the Renal Region or Loin Shu Point
associated point of the reanl region
no sexual relations should be undertaken after needling this
point
1) warms and moistens the lower burner
2) stimulates parathyroids
GV3 Yaoyangguan Lumbar Yang's Gate
---r) regulates the kidney qi
2) benefits the lower back and knees
3) eliminates cold and dampness
4) distributes ancestral energy to the pelvic region
5) stimulates testes
with B23 - dispels cold damp (moxa)
with B23, ·B54 - relaxes the lumbar muscles
with B23, B50 - relaxes soft tissues and activates blood cir-
culation in lower back
GV4 Mingmen Gate of Life
--Wei Jing - chapter 6 - Tai Yang's root is at B67 and its termin-
ating point is at GV4
1) strengthens the kidneys, benefits and replenishes kidney yang
and nourishes the source qi
2) benefits the lumbar vertebrae and strengthens back
3) regulates the menses and stops excessive vaginal discharge
4) stren~thens sexual function in men (women?)
5) (moxa) strengthens urinary continence in infants
6) energy boost point for athletes
7) relieves mental and physical exhaustion
8) distributes ancestral energy and yang energy to the pelvic
region, therefore mobilizing the yin of the pelvis
9) stimulates testes, adrenals, ovaries
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Governing Vessel (2)
(continued)
with B23 ..-.reinforQes the vital qi of the kidney and strength-
ens yang
with B23, K3 - invigorates the yang of the kidney
with B23, K3, CV4 - supports the yang of the kidney (moxa)
with B47, K3 - strengthens the kidney
with GV20 - strengthens the governing vessel channel and sup-
ports the penetrating and conception vessel channels
with CV4 - warms the kidney yang
with Spl - replenishes and benefits renal yang
GV5 Xuanshu Suspended Pivot
~cestral energy of the kidneys ascends and descends here
GV6 Jizhong Middle of Spine
--r) athletes' energy boost point
2) stimulates entire endocrine system, especially adrenals
GV7 Zhongshu Middle Pivot
--rmportant point for the accumulation of energy
GV8 Jinsuo Contracted Muscle
--=this point affects the musculature along the entire length of
the spine
with GV12 - (moxa both) for attack of wind with very strong
or non-existant pulse
GV9 Zhiyang Arrival of Yang
yang energy arrives at this point for distribution as Zhiyin -
B67 means yin energy arrives
Suwen - one of a. group of points called .. recession of yin and
yang energies" - GV9, CV22, CV12 and CV4 - needled when
there is a conflict between yin and yang
directly linked to CV22
1) transforms damp heat and treats jaundice
2) expands the chest and diaphragm
3) regulates the qi functions
4) eases liver and gall bladder
5) treats febrile diseases and mental disorders
GVlO Lingtai ·· Soul• s Monument
-n cools the
2) immediate
spleen
energy boost point - first aid for fainting or
fatigue
3) treats furuncle
with Gvl2 - removes pathogenic yang and toxic fire (reducing)
GVll Shendao Spirit's Path
an internal branch of the spleen muscle meridian reaches this
point
1) stimulates posterior pituitary and adrenals
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Governing Vessel (3)
GV12 Shenzhu Body's Pillar
--rT strengthens lungs and cools heat of the chest
2) readjusts qi of all the yang channels
with L9, St40 - restores order to lungs, eliminates wind,
transforms phlegm and stills cough
with L9, St40, Bl3 - regulates the lung, extrudes draft, dis-
solves phlegm and produces antitussive action
with GV8 - (moxa both) for attack of wind (feng) with very
strong or non-existant pulse
with GVlO - removes pathogenic yang and toxic fire (reducing)
GV13 Taodao Way of Happiness
--rii'tersection point with the bladder meridian - vessel goes from
GV12 (Shenzhu) to B12 (Fengmen) to Taodao (GV13)
entry point of sea of energy with GV14
1) cools heat and relieves the exterior
2) eliminates wind-cold
3) calms the spirit and clears the mind
4) spreads yang qi through governing vessel, regulates yang
channels, and purifies all yang of the body
5) readjusts qi in governing vessel and harmonizes yin and yang
6) stimulates pituitary and adrenals
with GV14 - purifies the yang of the body
GV14 Dazhui Great Hammer
----riitersection point of all yang meridians
entry point of sea of energy with GV13
1) clears, cools, drains and disperses heat, relieves fever and
_treats-malaria
2) eliminates wind and cold
3) opens the ~xterior_and t~dua~s-perspiration
4) opens-.and resto·r.es· the yang- by. spreading yang qi through the
_governing vessel and whole body -
5) opens the lungs and transforms mucus
6) calms the spirit, quiets the soul and pacifies the will
7) clears and awakens the brain and mind
8} benefits the lungs and tonifies lung qi to treat deficient
yin symptoms of t.b. (tidal fevers, steaming bone disease)
9) expels wind to treat neck and cervical problems
10) stimulates immune system, increases white blood cell count,
and prevents or slows inflammation
11) regulates the blood
12j clears the throat and stimulates thyroid
13) has strengthening and health promoting properties
14) athletes• energy point - increases strength
15) repeated suface taps or piques livens up the motor responses
with LI4 - allays inflammation, induces perspiration and
clears the throat
with St43 - removes and reduces exterior pathogenic heat es-
pecially when in yang ming layer
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Governing Vessel (4)
GV14 (continued)
- with 1111 - dispels wind and clears heat
with TW5 - (reinforcing) removes obstruction of exterior to
release pain of head and body
with GB20 - (reducing) dispels wind-damp and clears heat
with 114, TW5 - (reinforcing) relieves exterior wind-cold and
the depression; (reducing) clears wind-heat and induces
diaphoresis
with 114, St36 - helps correct leukopenia in chemotherapy and
radiotherapy patients
with St36, Bl3 - brings down eosinophil count almost immed-
iately to treat tropical eosinophilia
with LI4, Lill, St43 - clears and disperses sum.rner heat
with GV13 - purifies the yang of the body
with B13, 16 - replenishes the lung and disperses the noxious
factors
GV15 Yamen Door of Muteness
--rii'tersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) with
governing vessel
sea of marrow point with GVl, GV16, GV17, and GV28
exit point sea of bone marrow
this point recieves a vessel from the bladder meridian
1) opens the voice and benefits the throat and treats mutism
2) clears the spirit and consciousness and strengthens the mind
3) expels wind, removes obstruction from collaterals and stops
pain
with K6 - relaxes the root of the tongue
with CV23 - strengthens speaking ability
GV16 Feng Fu Wind Palace
--rii'tersection point with yang linking vessel (yang wei mo),
bladder, and governing vessel channels
this point sends a vessel directly into the brain
directly linked to CV23
sea of marrow point with GVl, GV15, GV17, and GV28
wei qi concentrates at this point
ghost point
window of the sky point
1) eliminates wind (general, pathogenic and liver-wind)
2) eliminates excess yang from upper body and cleanses yang which
has been obscured by phlegm
3) pacifies the spirit, quiets the soul, awakens the brain and
clears the mind
4) treats convulsion
5) stimulates pituitary and central nervous system
with GV23, B62 - dispels and releases the heat in yang qiao
and governing vessel channels to tranquilize the mind
and calm the emotions
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Governing Vessel (5)

GV16 (continued)
- with GV14, GV20 - clears. and. disperses yang draft, quiets
soul and awakens brain
with Bl2, GB20 - reduces wind
with GV20 - treats brain disorders
GV17 Naohu Brain Door
---=tliis point sends vessels directly into brain
controlling point of sea of marrow
sea of marrow point with GVl, GV15, GV16, and GV28
intersection point with bladder meridian
this point "regulates the marrow and brain"
1) encourages optimistic attitude
2) builds a strong spirit and psychic energy
3) athletes' "guts" point
4) stimulates pituitary
GV18 Qiangqian Strength Divider
~inforces action of other nearby points
GV19 Houding Posterior Summit
e'ntry point of sea of bone marrow
GV20 Baihui Hundred Meetings
--rritersection point of all yang meridians
1) awakens the brain, mind and senses, promotes resuscitation and
mental clearness and stops the stroke syndrome
2) causes yang to ascend (moxa), benefits the vital qi and ele-
vates the clean qi
3) calms the spirit and stabilizes the will
4) clears the brnin and mind
5) adjusts qi of governing vessel
6) clears heat and stops spasms from convulsions {bleeding)
7) extinguishes liver wind from upper body and pacifies liver
8) expels wind and cold of head and clears the orifices
9) increases yang qi to prevent excessive bleeding
10) cools the body (moxa)
11) stabilizes body against shock
12) athletes' "gutstt point
13) stimulates pineal
with CV4 - (moxa) captures qi and resuscitates yang
with GV26 - regulates yang qi of governing vessel and three
yang arm channels, opens the orifices and resuscitates
the brain to treat unconsciousness
with GV26, Yintang - opens the orifices and wakes up the mind
with K3 - subdues yang
with P7, H7, H5, H6 - causes normal EEG in grand mal seizures
and reduces abnormal spikes in waves
with P4 - (moxa) regulates yang qi of governing vessel and
strengthens blood capturing function of chong mo and con-
ception vessel
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Governing Vessel (6)

GV20 (continued)
- with CV8, CV4 - (moxa) draws back the yang and rescues from
dying
GV21 Qiangding Anterior Summit
GV22 Xinhui Skull Meeting
GV23 Shangxing Upper Star
-rn Vietnamese, this point is called Than Duung, MinhCuong, Qui
Duong - Route of the Gods, Clear Spirit, Route of the Devil
intersection point with bladder meridian
ghost point
1) disperses wind heat
2) reduces excessive yang of the governing vessel to reduce
hyperactivity of heat
3) clears the nasal cavity
with GV16, B62 - dispels and relieves the heat in the yang
qiao mo and governing vessel to tranquilize the mind and
calm the emotions
GV24 Shenting Spirit Hall
--riitersection point with bladder meridian
1) quiets the soul and clears the brain
2) stimulates thyroid
with H7 - quiets the soul and clears the brain
GV24.5 Yintang Seal Hall
face acupuncture point for lung
1) reduces and eliminates wind heat
2) calms the spirit
3) clears and opens nasal cavity
4) promotes relaxation and checks convulsions (moxa)
5) treats headache
with St36, 1111, Lv3 - prevents stroke
with GV20 - resuscitates the mind and opens clenched teeth
with LI20 - clears fire and removes obstruction of nose
with GV20, GV26 - opens the orifice and wakes up the mind
GV25 Suliao Plain Seam
---:ai'is point is very susceptible to wind
1) clears the mind and senses
2) raises the yang, drains heat and restores qi
3) regulates the pituitary
GV26 Renzhong Middle of Man
intersection point of stomach and large intestine channels
with governing vessel channel
face acupuncture point for uterus and bladder
crossing point for the left and right large intestine channels
revival point for fainting
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Governing Vessel (7)

GV26 (continued)
~ o s t point
1) cools heat and opens the orifices
2) clears the spirit, brain and senses and restores consciousness
3) regulates rebellious qi of yin and yang to harmonize yin and
yang
4) raises blood pressure
5) calms the spirit and mind and stabilizes the will
6) clears the vessels and benefits the spine (lumbar and cervical)
7) expels wind (internal) especially of face, reduces swelling
of face and benefits mouth
8) regulates qi in governing vessel
9) invigorates circulation and has refreshing effect
with P6 - clears heat and opens the orifices to treat blur-
ring of mind or loss of consciousness
with Yintang - resuscitates the mind and opens clenched teeth
with P6, Kl - opens the orifices (brain) and resuscitates
with GB20, LI20 - removes wind-damp and stops pain
with GV20, Yintang - opens the orifice and wakes up the mind
with 111, L5 - {bleeding) reduces summer heat and opens the
orifices
with LI4, Lv3, Kl, P6, Shin-hsuan - increases effectiveness
of GV26
with GV20, CV6, K7 - reduces shock
with Lill effective for spinal adjustments
GV27 Duiduan Exchange Terminus
GV28 Yinjiao Gum's Crossing
--"exit point
intersection point of conception vessel, stomach, and governing
vessel channels
one of sea of marrow points with GVl, GV15, GV16, GV17
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Conception Vessel Meridian
CVl Huiyin Meeting of Yin
---;'ntry point
intersection point of three yin foot meridians (spleen, liver
kidney), conception vessel, governing vessel and chong mo;
it registers the condition of the liver, the head and all
genito-urinary organs.
lo point of conception vessel
emergency point for drowning
1) opens the orifices in unconsciousness
2) communicates yin with yang
3) clears obstruction from the heart orifice
4) emergency point for drowning
CV2 Qugu Crooked Bone
---intersection point of three yin foot muscle meridians and sto-
mach muscle meridian
intersection point of conception vessel, liver and yin qiao mo
1) tonifies the uterus and regulates menstrual function
2) mobilizes bladder and regulates urination
3) stimulates internal secretions
CV3 Zhongji Middle Summit
~larm point of bladder
intersection point of three yin foot meridians (spleen, liver,
kidney) and conception vessel
intersection point of three yin foot muscle meridians (spleen,
liver, kidney)
1) strengthens vital qi of kidney and tonifies sexual function
2) regulates the bladder and lower warmer and promotes urination
3) regulates the uterus, regulates the menses and removes stuck
blood in uterus
4) eliminates damp heat in uterus and bladder
5) assists movement and transforming function of qi and stops
pain
6) stimulates testes and pancreas
with Sp6 - regulates qi function of lower warmer and regulates
function of genital organs (Sp6 sends qi up, CV3 sends it
deep)
with Lv5 - reduces fire of liver
with Lv2 - clears liver fire and heat
with B28 - (reducing) clears damp heat of bladder to regulate
urination; (reinforcing) regulates bladder
with St27 - removes blood coagulation and stops pain
with CV4, GB26 - (reinforcing) reinforces chong mo and con-
ception vessel to supplement the qi of chest
with CV4, CV6 - (reinforcing) reinforces the deficiency and
injury of lower warmer; excess moxabustion can create
excessive imperial fire resulting in infertility
with CV9 - opens the waterway (induces diuresis)
with B32, B33, B28, B53 - regulates bladder function
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Conception vessel (2)
CV4 Guanyuan Gate at the Source
~arm point of small intestine
intersection point of three yin foot muscle meridians (spleen,
liver, kidney) and conception vessel
at Cv4 the chong mo separates from the conception vessel
with GV9, CV12 and CV22 - forms the four meeting points of yin
and yang qi
with CVlO, CVl2 and CVl3 - forms energy concentration points
1) strengthens and replenishes the kidney qi
2) tonifies yuan qi (vital essence)
3) benefits, nourishes and warms kidney yang
4) warms the uterus and regulates the menses
5) regulates the bladder to obtain diuresis (research - causes
contraction of bladder)
6) regulates intestines (digestive and excretory functions) and
eliminates obstruction from the intestines
7) regulates and reinforces the qi of chong mo and conception
vessel
8) regulates and moves the blood and qi in the lower warmer and
disperses cold from the lower warmer (moxa)
9) tonifies the middle warmer, strengthens spleen and benefits
the raising qi (prolapse)
10) tones up abdominal muscles (reinforcing)
11) accelerates circulation of yin energy
12) has health promoting and strengthening properties and is used
- for an..v deficiency of qi
13) stimulates testes and sex hormones
with B23 - reinforces kidney, mobilizes yuan qi, treats cold
extremities and kidney diarrhea (moxa)
with CV6, Sp6 - (reducing) promotes qi circulation and removes
blood coagulation; (reinforcing) reinforces qi, nourishes
blood and overcomes blood deficiency
with CV6 - overcomes deficient yang and tonifies the genuine
vitality and renal essence (moxa); increa~es functional
activity of hypothalamus and adrenals (moxa needle)
with Sp6, Lill - (reducing) removes obstruction of channels,
activates blood circulation and treats blood diseases
with CV8, GV20 - (moxa) draws back the yang and rescues from
dieing
with CV3, GB26 - (reinforcing) reinforces chong mo and con-
ception vessel to supplement the qi of chest
with CV3, CV6 - (reinforcing) reinforces the deficiency and
injury of lower warmer; avoid excessive moxa for men to
avoid excessive imperial fire resulting in infertility
with CV8, CV6 - (moxa) draws back the yang and rescues from
collapse
with St39, B21 - (reducing) clears heat of intestines, con-
ducts stagnation and treats diarrhea with blood
with St25, CV12 - (moxa) warms the stomach and intestines and
disuerses the cold
with St36, CV6 - restores the primary qi
with St36 - tonifies the spleen and kidneys to strengthen
vitality
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Conception Vessel (3)
CV4 (continued)
with Spl - stops uterine bleeding
with Lv5 - strengthens yang at the base {kidneys)
with St25, St37 - clears obstruction from the intestines
with B23, K3 - (moxa) strengthens kidney jing
with B23, K3, GV4 - (moxa) supports the yang of the kidneys
with B23, CV17 - (moxa) reinforces chong qi (central qi)
CV5 Shimen Stone Door
~larm point of triple warmer
also called Tantian {Elixer of Long Life) - an important point
for concentration of energy in the body
yuan qi (heating energy of lower burner) rises from CV5
1) evaluates and controls the three warmers
CV6 Qihai Sea of Qi
~ith CV5 represents the center of energy in the body
has strong concentration of yin energy
1) benefits,,_strengthens, regulates and moves tl!,e qi
2) strengthens, nouriehes and regulates the source, fortifies
the vital essence and regulates yuan qi
3) tonifies kidneys and benefits, nourishes and invigorates kid-
ney yang (warms life gate fire)
4) regulates qi of chong mo and conception vessel
5) dispels dampness
6) reduces fire of liver and gall bladder
7) reduces pathogenic heat of the blood layer
8) (reinforcing) captures the blood and stops bleeding
9) (moxa) warms middle and lower warmer to remove abdominal cold
10) warms hands and feet
11) tonifies any deficiency of qi and preserves sexual fluids
12) benefits spine especially "slipped disc"
13) moves qi and blood in the lower warmer
14) strengthens lower abdominal wall
15) stimulates thyroid
with CV12 - (moxa) warms the middle warmer, disperses the cold
and dissolves the damp to treat diarrhea and dysentary
with CV8 - (moxa) warms the middle warmer, disperses cold,
treats qi depression, rescues the collapse and fortifies
the foundation
with CV4, Sp6 - (reinforcing) reinforces qi, nourishes blood
and treats symptoms of blood deficiency; (reducing) pro-
motes qi circulation and removes blood coagulation
with CV4, CV3 - (reinforcing) reinforces the deficiency and
injury of lower warmer; avoid excess moxa for men to
avoid excessive imperial fire resulting in infertility
with CV4 - (moxa) overcomes deficient kidney yang and tonifies
the renal essence, tonifies genuine vitality and benefits
the fire of life
with CV4, CV8 - (moxa) draws back yang and rescues from col-
lapse
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Conception Vessel (4)

CV6 (continued)
with CV4, St36 - restores the primary qi
with St29 - sets lower burner in motion and disperses ab-
dominal distention
with GV20, St35 - recaptures qi and reestablishes yang
with B23 - tonifies kidney qi
with CV17 stabilizes the breathing
CV7 Yinjiao Yin Crossing
~arm point of lower heater
intersection point of conception vessel and penetrating channel
(chong mo)
CV? recieves energy from kidneys and chong mo via secondary
vessels
recieves energy from the middle heater
1) regulates the conception vessel and penetrating channels (moxa)
2) clears obstruction from chong mo and conception vessel
3) controls blood in the uterus
4) stimulates testes, all sex hormones
with B23, Sp6 - regulates menstrual cycle
with Bl8, B20 - regulates menstrual cycle
CV8 Shenque Energy Palace
--r) warms and stabilizes the yang
2} strengthens the transporting function of the spleen and sto-
mach
3) disperses masses and regulates qi
with CV6 - (moxa} warms the middle warmer, disperses cold
and fortifies the foundation
with CV4, GV20 - (moxa) drains back the yang and rescues from
dieing
with CV4, CV6 - (moxa) draws back yang and rescues from col-
lapse
CV9 Shuifen Parting of Water
--CV9 is located just above the small intestine and separates
liquid from matter, the pure from the impure and controls
the balance of water in the body
1) dissolves damp, helps drainage of fluids (moxa), eliminates
excess fluid accumulation, regulates water balance, regulates
qi circulation of the bladder and initiates diuresis
2) strengthens the spleen, warms the middle warmer and removes
cold
3) regulates intestines and stops diarrhea
4) balance~ endocrine and ly:mphat·ic systems.~ great -stabilizer
for all seoret1ons· -
with CV6 - opens the waterway (diuresis)
with St28 - treats edema and weight loss
with B20 - acts directly on middle warmer (moxa}
with CVll - regulates the water metabol,:itful and induces diuresis
with CV3, K7, B58, K5, Sp9 - opens up the waterway
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Conception Vessel (5)

CVlO Xiawan Lower Portion of the Stomach

--i=ecieves energy from the spleen meridian via a secondary vessel
the energy of the lower warmer comes to the surface here
with CV4, CV12 and CV13 - forms energy concentration points
1) disperses heat of lower warmer
2) strengthens power of abdominal wall
3) special point of lower warmer which directs energy, distilled
by the spleen and stomach to the kidney for further purifi-
cation as ying and wei ·
4) CVlO for acute, CV12 for chronic
5) stimulates adrenals, pituitary, lower duct of triple warmer
with CV12, CV13 - tonifies all yang in the body via the tri-
ple warmer
CVll Jianli Established Mile
-rJ" harmonizes the stomach and loosens the center
2) moves stuck food in stomach
with P6 - opens the chest and diaphragm, harmonizes the sto-
mach and stops vomiting; (reducing) reduces heart fire
to ease the mind
CV12 Zhongwan Middle Portion of Stomach
~arm point of stomach
alarm point of middle warmer - recieves energy coming directly
from the stomach and middle warmer region
meeting point of hollow organs
concentration point of spleen energy
intersection point of stomach, small intestine, triple warmer
and conception vessel channels
energy concentration point with CV4, CVlO and CV13
reunion point of yin and yang with CV4, CV22 and GV9
1) strengthens and calms the spleen
2) regulates and harmonizes the stomach
3) transforms dampness and suppresses rebellious qi of stomach
4) moves obstruction, relieves retention of food and relieves
distention
5) regulates intestines and stops excessive bowel movement
6) warms the middle warmer and promotes transporting function
7) benefits and soothes the qi
8) strengthens power of abdominal wall
9) decreases phlegm to treat emotional motor seizures
10) builds heart yang
11) increases peristalsis of stomach
12) opens the pyloris and increases muscle tension in stomach
so lower portion descends (gastric ptosis)
13) thickens wall of jejunum
14) increases peristalsis of jejunum, esp. upper section
15) CV12 treats chronic, CVlO treats acute
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Concep~ion Vessel (6)
CV12 (continued)
- with St36 - strengthens spleen and stomach to support the
post-natal qi (houtianzhiqi), reinforces qi of middle
warmer, strengthens spleen yang, removes obstruction of
stomach qi circulation, removes damp; (reducing) subdues
ascending qi to stop hiccough, clear the stomach and
dissolve sputum
with P6 - calms the stomach, broadens the chest and descends
rebelling qi of stomach to stop vomiting
with St40 - regulates qi of spleen and stomach to distribute
the essential substances so the water won•t coagulate
into phlegm
with Lv2 - broadens the middle warmer and releases the de-
pression
with St25 - regulates qi of large intestine and stomach to
aid transformation and transportation and prevent ac-
cumulation and stagnation
with Lvl3 - (reducing) regulates spleen and stomach to dis-
solve phlegm
with CV6 - (moxa) warms middle warmer, dispels cold, dissolves
damp and regulates qi circulation
with P5 - broadens the chest and releases the depression
with B20 - (reinforcing or moxa) regulates spleen and stomach
to eliminate damp and reduce mucus
with B21 - harmonizes the stomach to eliminate stagnation of
stomach qi
with GB34 - (reinforcing) strengthens spleen and stomach to
help transportation and transformation to support body
resistance (zheng qi)
with Sp4 - treats lack of appetite
with St36, Sp6 - reinforces spleen, helps qi circulation and
controls blood
with St36, St40 - clears internal heat and dissolves stub-
born phlegm
with St36, Lvl3 - adjusts stomach and spleen and drains ex-
cess yang energy from the stomach and intestines
with St36, St25 - (reducing) reduces heat stagnation of
stomach and intestines; harmonizes middle warmer, toni-
fies the center and stops vomiting
with St36, B20 - strengthens spleen yang, harmonizes the
stomach, releases damp and eliminates phlegm
with St36, CV22 - (reducing) strengthens spleen, descends
rebelling qi and stops vomiting
with CV4, St25 - (moxa) warms the stomach and intestines and
disperses the cold
with B20, B21 - wa.nns the middle warmer, disperses cold, dis-
solves the damp and treats yin jaundice
with St25, St21 - (reducing) descends rebelling qi of stomach
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Conception Vessel (7)
CV12 (continued)
- with B20, St40 - regulates the qi, dissolves the damp and
reduces mucus
with St36, P6 - relieves fullness in chest and activates qi
with B20, Sp3, Lv13 - (needle and moxa) invigorates yang of
spleen
with B20, B21, St36 - (needle and moxa) eliminates intestinal
stagnation ·
with St36, Sp4, P6 - calms the stomach and prevents vomiting
with St36, P6, B21 - harmonizes qi of stomach to treat any
gastric disorder
with CV4, B21 - (moxa) warms the stomach
with St40, CV14 - expands the chest
with CVlO, CV13 - tonifies all the yang in the body via the
triple warmer
CV13 Shangwan Upper Point of Stomach
---rritersection point of stomach, small intestine and conception
vessel channels
with CV4, CVlO and CV12 - forms energy concentration points
1) (moxa) warms spleen and stomach to disperse cold
2) clears heat of heart and stomach and relieves fullness in
chest and epigastric region
3) stimulates thyroid
with St36 - (reducing) for shi symptom complex - broadens
the middle warmer, regulates qi circulation and dissolves
phlegm
with St36, P6 - benefits morning sickness
with CVlO, CV12 - tonifies all yang in the body via the tri-
ple warmer
CV14 Juque Great Palace
~arm point of heart
heart energy enters the conception vessel here
1) regulates heart and calms the soul
2) harmonizes the stomach and facilitates movement in middle
warmer
3) expands and clears the chest and diaphragm
4) regulates qi
5) acts on nervous system and brain through the solar plexus
6) overall body tension release point
7) decreases the phlegm and treats emotional motor seizures
with B15 - removes obstruction of heart qi circulation to
reduce the fire and ease the mind
with H7, P6 - nourishes blood, calms nerves and eases the
mind
with P6 - expands chest and diaphragm
with St40 - dissolves phlegm and opens the center
with St40, CV12 - expands the chest
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Conception Vessel (8)
CV15 Juiwei Dovetail
--re-point of conception vessel
center reunion point of vital centers
a network of small vessels juts out into the abdominal wall
from CV15
1) stimulates pituitary
CV16 Zhongting Middle Hall
-n stimulates adrenals, pituitary
CV17 Shanzhong Middle of the Chest
--narm point of pericardium
alarm point of upper warmer
meeting point of qi - all the energies of the meridians concen-
trate here
upper sea of qi
point of shen
master point of energy
center reunion point of breath
intersection point of spleen, kidney, small intestine, triple
warmer and conception vessel channels
1) broadens the chest and soothes the diaphragm
2) regulates and smoothes qi circulation in the chest, descends
rebellious lung qi, transforms mucus and clears the lungs
3) subdues ascending qi of the stomach and elevates spleen qi
4) speads and harmonizes qi and blood to induce lactation
5) reinforces the central qi
6) calms emotions
7) enhances breathing and suppresses nausea
with St36 - (reducing) descends rebellious qi
with P6 - broadens the chest, descends rebelling qi, releases
the depression and stops cough
with Sil, Stl8 - promotes lactation
with Sil, St36 - increases oxytocin and lactase levels in
body to promote lactation
with B23, CV4 - tonifies in moderation and reinforces the
chung qi (central qi) (moxa)
with CV6 - stabilizes the breathing
CV18 Yutang Jade Court
-river and pericardium energy concentrates here
CV19 Zigong Purple Palace
-n stimulates thyroid and pituitary
CV20 Huagai Splendor Cover
--:ni'is point contains a large quantity of energy from the concep-
tion vessel; from here the energy departs towards the throat
and head
1) soothes the throat
2) soothes the qi
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CV21 Xuanji Pearl Jade
--rFom here energy of the conception vessel begins to spill out
into the neck and throat
1) spreads the lung qi, sets the upper burner in motion and
volatilizes the pulmonary air
2) eliminates stuck mucus, especially in digestive tract
CV22 Tiantu Heaven Rushing
---rritersection point with the yin linking vessel (yin wei mo)
window of the sky point
reunion point of yin and yang with CV4, CV12 and GV9
through CV22, yin wei mo is related to entire nervous system
directly linked to GV9
1) opens the lungs and promotes dispersing function of lungs
2) transforms and eliminates mucus
3) benefits and cools the throat, clears pharynx and opens the
voice
4) descends rebellious lung qi and smoothes the lung qi
5) regulates and moves the qi
6) ventilates the lung
7) influences thyroid
with St36 - descends qi to stop hiccough and stop regurgi-
tation
with CV12 - (reducing) strengthens spleen, descends rebelling
qi and stops vomiting
with LI4, GV15 - promotes thyroid function and treats vocal
cord problems
with LI4, CV23, Tai Yang - shrinks thyroid gland, reduces
symptoms of hyperthyroid and lowers basal metabolism
with LI4, CV17 - increases peristalsis of esophagus
with K6 - loosens throat
with St40 - pacifies breathing and dissolves phlegm
with Bl7 - subdues ascending qi
with Sp4 - conducts qi downward to stop hiccoughs
with CV17 - soothes the qi and suppresses the revolt
with LI17, SI17 - promotes circulation of qi and blood in
neck to disperse stagnant qi and blood
CV23 Lianguan Modesty's Spring
---rritersection point of yin linking vessel (yin wei mo) and con-
ception vessel
kidney and heart energy meet here
energy of kidney and liver emerge at CV23 and Lvl
directly linked to GV16
1) loosens and regulates functional qi of speech apparatus and
tongue: called "root of tongue"
2) eases the throat (wind stroke)
t-
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CV23 (continued)
- with GV15 - loosens and regulates functional qi of speech
apparatus
with CV22 - descends rebelling qi and facilitates the throat
with H5 - relieves aphasia and brings back the voice
CV24 Chengjiang Recieving Fluid
~arm point Gf ,conception vessel-?
ghost point
intersection point of large intestine, stomach, governing ves-
sel and conception vessel
sends a vessel contouring the lips and gums to meet the governing
vessel at GV28 and the stomach at Sl
according to SuWen, CV24 connects to the shoulder bone via the
muscle meridians of the bladder and the secondary vessels
of the governing vessel
1) dispels wind and stops pain
with St6, Lill - relieves the heat of yang ming (stomach and
large intestine) channels
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Extra Points
Yi Ming {HN-13)
1) dizziness and vertigo
Shi Hua.n {M-UE-1)
1) clears the heart orifice
2) revives unconsc±ousness
Jin Jin {Yu Ye) {M-HN-20)
1) generates fluid by clearing heat and producing saliva {bleeding)
Zhong Jiao Shu {N-BW-22)
associated point of middle burner {twelfth thoraic vertebra) on
solar plexus
l) affects and controls the functions of liver, gall bladder,
spleen, stomach, kidneys, intestines and blood vessels
2) regulates the shueh-mo {blood and vessels) of the abdominal
cavity and governs the middle burner
Xian Jiao Shu {Hsia-Chia-Shu) {N-BW-38)
associated point of lower burner on pelvic plexus
1) controls the function of organs of lower abdomen
2) governs the lower burner
3) Zhong and Xian - regulates and conducts the Fu-chi {air of
hollow organs) of triple warmer
4) eliminates fetidness and ext:rud.es toxic worms of belly
Jiehexue {N-BW-6)
l) treats TB
Tai Yang
1) disperses wind in the head
2) reduces heat {bleeding)
3) cools and clears the eyes
Anmian
1) calms the spirit
Yin Tanf
1) ca ms the spirit and promotes relaxation
2) eliminates wind heat
3) clears nasal cavity
4) checks convulsions {moxa)
with St36, Lill, Lv3 - prevents stroke
Bitong {M-HN-14)
1) clears sinuses and nasal cavity
Sifeng
l) strengthens spleen and stomach to promote digestion especially
in infants and chronically weak and sickly children
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Extra Points (2)
Shih-hsuan
1) reduces heat
2) regulates yin/yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the
senses
C.hih-hsieh
I; an~i-diarrhea locus
Chia-chi
1) ~isnerses tai yang
2) dredges open the ching-chi of gover~ing vessel
with Lill, GB34 - regulates ~he 3 yang
Chieh-he-hsueh
I) 1;rea1;s TB
Ting-chuan
1) tre a"t s asthma
Chi-yin
1) facilitates flow of effused blood and breaks c~en the nodule
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