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ACUPOINT

LOCATION
In depression of center of axilla with g/h @ 90. RELAXES THE SHOULDER

FUNCTIONS
Moves the meridian

INDICATIONS
Angina Chest pain and distention helps to relax the ribcage Excessive perspiration Shoulder pain Frozen shoulder

DISCUSSION
Often very effective for frozen shoulder. This may be in part due to its ability to release the subscapularis tendon. The needle may be inserted into the musculotendinous junction of the subscapularis, posterior to the axillary sheath. Pain, distension, fullness of chest and ribs, helps relax the rib cage, combines well w/ SP21. MP for pain, tremors, and numbness of elbow, forearm, and hand, whether from internal wind, wind damp, def blood or any etiology. Moves and regulates Qi and blood locally; good point for Parkinsons disease, atrophy disorder (wei), hemiplegia. This point may affect the meridian and ulnar nerves, as it lies about midway between them. Often combined w/ LI11, LI10, LI4, SI8, TW10, TW5. For spirit problems from heat or phlegm stagnation in HT channel, for hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, depression MP for speech and vocal disorders, aphasia, hoarseness, inflammation of the larynx, pharynx, vocal cords. Luo point whose luo channel ascends to the root of the tongue, for stiffness of tongue, stuttering, to restore speech following stroke IP to calm spirit, for emotional disorders, esp anxiety, nervousness, agitation, fright, depression Regulates HT Qi, for palpitations, arrhythmia, angina, particularly when caused or accompanied by emotional Symptoms.

CONTRA.
No deep needle toward Lungs!

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HT1

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HT3

At cubital crease mid way between medial epicondyle & PC3 located w/elbow flexed where elbow crease ends in depression. (Pad of thumb on medial epicondyle, then roll up.) MP PAIN TREMORS & NUMBNESS OF ELBOW SPIRIT ISSUES DUE TO HEAT OR PHLEGM STASIS IN CHANNEL

Clears HT, calms spirit Relaxes soft tissue, calms spasm

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HT5
LUO

1 cun proximal to HT7, Radial side of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. MP SPEECH & VOCAL DISORDERS REGULATES HT QI, CALMS SPIRIT

Quiets HT, calms spirit Opens and unblocks tongue and throat Regulates HT Qi Clears HT fire Benefits BL

Armpit and rib pain Pain in the axilla Upper limb weakness Atrophy Paralysis Chest pain, intercostals neuralgia in hypochondrial region Excessive laughter Hypomania Depression Psychosis Seizures Local point for bradycardia Tachycardia Major point for palpitations Speech problems Post-stroke speech difficulty Sudden loss of voice Tongue stiffness Sore, swollen throat Anxiety Fear of people Vertigo Dizziness Pain or spasm in the forearm, wrist and fingers

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ACUPOINT

LOCATION
.5 cun proximal to HT7, Radial side of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. MP FOR NIGHT SWEATS ACUTE EMOTIONAL TRAUMA

FUNCTIONS
Quiets HT, calm spirit Regulate qi and blood Clears HT heat Clears heat in blood Reduces sweating and fortifies exterior Sinks floating yang Transforms HT phlegm Nourishes HT yin Clears def. heat Clears HT and harmonizes ying Quiets HT, calms spirit Nourishes yin, clears def. fire

INDICATIONS
Quiets the HT and calms the spirit Clears HT heat Reduces sweating Nourishes HT yin

DISCUSSION
Adjunct point for HT pain, fullness of chest from blood stagnation, or heat in the blood. These disorders are principally treated w/local points (CV17) combined w/PC points (PC4, PC6) For palpitations from fright For acute emotional trauma, manic behavior, extreme anxiety, acute reaction to a sudden event, seizures, hysteria

CONTRA.

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HT6
XI-CLEFT

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HT7
SOURCE POINT

At wrist crease proximal to pisiform in depression on radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris. MOST NOURISHING ON HT CHANNEL

Insomnia Hysteria Excessive dreaming Seizures Mania Dementia MP: Absent-mindedness

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HT8
YING SPRING

On palm In depression between 4-5 metacarpals w/pinky at rest with loose fist. MP FOR HT CHANNEL FIRE CONDITIONS FOCUS ON PHYSICAL HT ISSUES MP FOR SI AFFECTING BL

Clears HT fire & heat Drains heat from SI

Angina Arrhythmia Chest pain Tachycardia Dysuria Enuresis Genital pain Groin itching Hand pain or spasm of little finger Heat in the palms

Most important and nourishing point on the HT meridian. MP for calming the spirit, tonifies HT Qi, blood, and yin, for anxiety, stress, insomnia, palpitations, depression, poor memory, dream disturbed sleep IP for HT fire and phlegm fire with insomnia, agitation, irritability, disorientation, mania, emotionally disturbed mad laughter. In this case, HT7 serves to calm the spirit within an overall strategy of clearing heat and resolving phlegm. MP for HT channel fire conditions affecting the mouth, for mouth ulcers, oral herpes, canker sores, etc. MP for heat in the SI affecting the BL, for dysuria, hematuria, urinary incontinence, itchy painful genitals, fungal infections, genital herpes, eczema, combines well w/ LV2. May help generalized itching, dermatitis. More for physical disorders than for the psychological aspects of HT pathology (rhythm). Directly affects the HT organ, for palpitations, angina, congestive Heart failure, rheumatic Heart disease, irregular heartbeat.

Avoid ulnar artery/nerve

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ACUPOINT

LOCATION
Radial side of pinky nail.

FUNCTIONS
Quiets HT, calms spirit Quells HT fire, opens channels

INDICATIONS
Chest & rib pain Palpitations Coma Apoplectic coma High fever Summer heat Mouth or tongue ulcers Hysteria Mania

DISCUSSION
Jing Well, clears heat and obstruction from the opposite end of the channel, for high fever, heatstroke, sore throat, dry throat, throat obstruction, heat in mouth area, eye redness and pain, agitation, irritability. Also mentioned classically for chest and HT pain, fear and fright. Restores consciousness from collapse, fainting, windstroke HT attack emergency point, use very strong stimulation (may be useful in addition to CPR if an extra person is available.

CONTRA.

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HT9
JINGWELL