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,lfi!II!A, Note About ·Five-Element Acupuncture
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~he info,r~~tion about Fiye-J;l~me..~tafupu_nc~e, inc!udi~g t~e spir~t. of the poi~ts, is inte~~ed to be ~ed
; pract1t10ners who have recetved md1v1dual mstructton m th1s trad1hon by certified_ practitioners. Flve-
~lement acupuncture is a system which is quite different in approach to TCM. Point selection and · .
~reatment planning is a subtle and refined process that requires special training.
f!!!!A.' ' ' ,;. ' ' ; : <:. ·' ' ' ..
~t the core •ofthe Five~ Element. tradition is the emphasis on treating the ~·causative Factor," which can be
· .nought of as one's disposition towards a particular built-in Elemental imbalance. It is one oftbe
~fficials that consistently tends .to be one's primary imbalance, and it is that which needs extra support
~dhelp. According to Professor JR Worsley, the CF is inherited or acquired very early in development
~
..nd remains consiste~t:thr6ughout on~'s i1fe.
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~enerally treatmentiuestricted.to.tbe·Official and its predorni~antly yin/yang pair, although some points
..ffthe,CFare sometimes,used, ~h,ich inctudetheJollowing; alLpoints on the.Governor and Conception
~esseis, upp~r
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Kidfie)'-···.ch~si:
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poirlts, outer
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Bhtt:fder
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line points, AEP's
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and Hr~l. GV-19 and GV-20 .
~ .. ::. '.···. ·,·' ·• ' ·. . ''
.Jiagnosis is based exelilsively on the patient's color, sound; odor, and emotion. This is the hallmark of
~:e Five- Element system, and the only way gain an accurate diagnosis is to clearly perceive excessive or
~appropriate mal)ifes~ti9ps of ;three ()fthe. four diagnostic signs. This conc;:ept. is describep in detail in,
. rat!l€fO,II4~Acupunctw:~~-Vo}Ulr!eJI: Trad;tiona/Diag90s{s, by Dr. J.R. Worsley, College ofJraditional
,.cupuricture, Royal LciUniOgt9tl. Spa, 1990, aJ1d th(l reader is strongly encouraged to consuttthis boOk.
~urthermore, since lfaving stildteddirectly ~th ru,t- experienced practitioner' r realize that perceiving .
Jlor, SOUIId, odor,' and emotion Cal1 be extremely· difficult; elusive, and deceptive. Front my personal ·
~perience, I discourage treatment based on the diagnosis of a CF without having had ample individual
~struction and feedback from a certified practitioner. .

Reference Guide

· - NRG is first-hand from the editor's notes ofNeil R. Gumenick. This is the m·6st lip-to:;date
• information.

/• PLN·is compiled fro~ ·past lectur~'notes ofFive-Elementstudents.. This informatiQn is out:-dated

;J,... and often not reflective of current Classical Five-Element teachings. It is included, because with
~ discretion it may be useful in some ways.

~ LJ is from Lonny Jarrett.. ·

~ HJ is from Hong Jin, except point functions included in parenthesis which are from other TCM
.~sources .

.~ See "References," on last page for more information about these sources.
This compilation of acupuncture point concepts is intended for clinical reference only. It is not a
replacement for the complete materials from which this reference is drawn. When possible, it is
strongly encouraged that the reader consult the source material forathoroughtinderstanding of
the nature ofthis information. . · · ·

These notes cannot wholly replace direct person~to-person communication; they are intended ·only
to supplement anysuchteachings.Thespoken word conveys something speCial and powerful
that cannot be expressed with ink on paper. · ··

It maybe that the lack of written material on acupuncture points from the Five-Element pe[$pective ~\
is due to a desire to preserve the integrity of the system. Oral transmission of this knowledge -
ensures that students receive complete and'adequate training. Furthermore points· used outside
the context of a Fiye-Eiement treatment are likely· to be .ineffectuaL An. additiqhat CC>nsideration 'for
this book is that much of Worsley's quotes are outdated (see "Reference Guide"); they are .
complied notes that were recorded by other students of the.Five'iEiementtradition..·

Finally, ~suggest that this reference notbe.interpreted·as a definitive portrayal· of these points ora ·. ~
fixed set of ideas. Unde~t~nding is o~eQ_dynalllic, an# individual. This' ·comp,ratioilll'laY be be'sr'
thought of as a starting point for the praciiti()ner- a.'lifelorigd sfudJmt of thi~.rriedicine - to develop ·
his or her own relationship with the points, to personally cultivate o'ne's insights,.observation~. and
discoveries. ·
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I gratefully thank all the contributors of this work, especially~Professor JR Worsley, Dr. Judy B.
Worsley, Neil Gumenick, Joseph Soprani, Hong Jiri, and Lonny Jarrett. I also thank my friend,
Peter L Barten, for his contribution to the Tan section and for his support and encouragement in
the making of this compilation. ·

The:vision of this book is to further the understanding, development, and mastery of

acupuncturists challenged to awaken the deepest aspects of healing in themselves and others.

Daniel H. Axelrod
Portland, OR
· September, 2003
HT-1 I Utmost Source Ii Quan
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Connects to the spirit that pervades everything, the divine, the creator, the source•ofFire>When·lacking this cllnneetion · '·
there may be panic. isolation, abandonment. To feel atone with everythin~ connects the d~vine within to the divine without,
restores· control back to the Heart after shock, trauma, after'remoVing jjossessi<HL·Sets the fqler'back on•tbe throne. 'Use-,· .·
when orte feels'lonefy,"isolated, feelS rio compassion, hatred towards selforoth~rs; can't reacholit; no Warmth or joy! On ·. ·
rare oceasiorts this point can be iised with CF's other than H~ and Smallfntestine; " NRG . _. .. ··
.... ,. . ' \ ... ~ ~ . ; .
This Point deals with the Supreme Controller, the God~ th~ amperc:ir.withm ~· That Goo\vithin us only eXists by the God
outside ofus;'they're not tWO separate-'thingS. "·They're one·and:lhey each ha\<e fo'be in oo~unicatioo·with the otber.·'lbe ,,
energy inside df iiS"is the same as that outside· of us. ·Ifthe ·suprelne Controller loses .that connection"you'll start seeing• · • ·
chaos, unCertainty~ the other Officials become unruly, pailic;strickeri; ;They'fti 'a1l aepetldent upotithe Supreme Controller to
bring cohesion amongst all ofthe•Ofticials: The patient may feel isolated; lonety, unloved and uruible to·love others, not ·• ·
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know which way to'tuin; feet·no compassion,: Wa.rmth or joy; and: be·strilggting·like hell to survive; fiT4· 'Connects· to the
utmost source. the ·best and' ttt05t reVerent spring. Po~fiilly restiriects the Heart; When the Si.rpreme Controller is on' the
floor and HT-7 is trot enough. Tduches the essence of the Heart.. Esseri:tial tbl'- Heart collapse at a::·spiriHeve~ and miinl:Y'
used at a spirit leve~ the person ·is ·totillly isolated"- disconnected ·~om eVeryt)iing: spiritually broken: GOO& With moxa; >·
blasting energf down the:meridiart~· •Moral depression, overly impulsiw,·:fiys'teria, speech ·troubles, dry throat, tip oftongtie :·
numb or tender, Heart inflammation, filcial per-spiration, cardiac·pain. ;,; PLN · •

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. As the entry point ofthe. Heart, itselfthe first meridlai:J...Hf~ 1 may be considCred the'fitst"point in the cii'culation of qi in the
12 main meridians. Hence,; HT-1 as a source (quan) is given the designation !Of utmost (ji) respect As the.'polestar is-the · · ·
tenter·ofthe uni\tetse, the sun the center of the solilr system; and the Eritpe'rQr·1he'centerofthe:natl'on;<sO" too is·theHeiut tlie
center of one's being. All of these centers represent the s~e energy, each having its own-unique physieatnilinifeStation;
HT-1 empowers the alignment ofone's·Heart with· these universal centers:sOi.'that on~may·be'noUrished ftoni the primal ·
source. This
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point is ofpaiticular importance in resolving entty.extl
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blocks. between
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the Spleen and HeartOfticials, ·-'U

(Regulates the Heart; expands ahd relaxes the chest; opens•the HeiiFt.) Pliralysis ofthe ann:due to sequclla of wind~· . ·
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stroke. To stimulate the·bcitchial plexus, use a 2'CU:n needle. stimulate then~··tbr 3"'5· secbnds ·and•immediate(ywithdraw.
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~HT-2 Blue-Green Spirit Qing Ling
.~ Forbidden. - NRG

.~ A point for the spirit dealing with growth and nourishment of the spirit. Forbidden to needle because this causes energy to
rush with great speed causing 80% of patients to faint. It is the green of life, the burden of life and the color associated with
the Liver. Only moxa this point. Mental abnormalities. - PLN

Qing ling is the name of the terrace to which the Emperor went in o~der to receive spiritual influences. Hence, the location of
this point is on the Heart meridian. In reference to the character ling; Weiger points out that in ancient China the shaman's
$ most important role was to elicitrl!.in from.the heavens. The Em,peror's role was not so different [from the shaman's] in that
,._ he was in charge of the performance of rites. In the Yi:iing (I Ching), hexagram 51 corresponds to the "blue-green dragon"
·~ (qing ling), .the arrival of spring. The hexagram tells us that even though thunder may roll and spread terror for a hundred
~~ miles around,.the·ruler ~emains so "composed and reverentin.spirit" that the sacrificial rite isoot interrupted. Wilhelm
[states] that "this is the spirit that must. animate leaders and the rulers of men- a profoun4 inner seriousness from which all
.·~ outer terrors glance offl;larrnlessly." In this context qing ling may address the Emperor's.pow~r to invoke rain from Heaven,
essential for new growth in spring, through the performance of rites. In general, ling may be considered to be the potency of
~ the Emperor (or~) as derivep from fulftllment of his mandate (ming) to rule the nation in an effective. manner. I have
I found this point useful is n:storing a patient's sense of potency in initiating new beginning. The.character qing is composed
~ of the character fOI" plants.growing over that .of an alchemical furnace with cinnabar in it. The image contained in the
~ character qing is that of the alchemical transformation. and generative power of growth that takes place in plants during the
·.·.·.... .j· spring. The character qing is,used to represent the. "blue-green" color of.this g.rowth and the Nanjing assigns. the Liver the
~ color qing. The trans formative fire of life is found in humans in the cinnabar field of dan tian, the internal alchemical
·.· ... j furnace .. ~ medicine, th~ "li~e gat_e fire" see~ to tak.e. over !he role of the cinnaba~ tiel? in alchemr The color of the .
~ "penetratmg fire". contamed' m thiS furnace IS called qmg mmg. The furnace contams cmnabar wh1ch, as a metal, can eXIst as

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a solid and liquid at (OOm tempe(ature. For thi,s reason it was considered by the Daoists to be a symbol of flexible
consciousness. Cinmlbar is the first her.b covered in the Shen nang ben cao and is listed as the flfst herb in the upper class of
j thosewhichnourish.destiny. The Ben cao states:
~ "Cinnabar tastes sweet and is. slightly cold; it cures the hundred diseases of the body and the five cang. It nourishes the jing-
1 shen, makes the hun and po peaceful and benefits the qi. It brightens the eyes and kills demons and injurious ghosts. If you
,.... take it for a long time, you can communicate with the spiritual brightness (tong shen ming) and you will not grow old."
~ Cinnabar is considered the s~ngest h_erb to calm. ~e Heart, bringin~ stability to t~e Emperor oft.he body/~~~spirit. !'t
1 ~ fact; several ofthe Emperors dred of cmnabar toXIcity, apparently poiSoned by thetr court alchemiSts. An mdtvtdual w1th a
~.Heart ~ which the lin_g spirit is u~balan~ rna~ sh?~ up as being out of synch in life. S7mptomatically, this ~ay appear as
· ·· stuttermg, Heart palptfllt'lons, or msomma. The mdtvtdual may also appear shaky and frightened. When the ym and yang of
.~ Heart spirit is balanced, 'then things proceed "as if they were done by no one." Confucius refers to this quality of ling and ·
1 H.eart spirit indirectly when he says that Shun, the great sage king, "mere.ly placed himself gravely and reverently with his
r* face due south; that was all," for with "correct comportment, no commands are necessary, yet affairs proceed." - U

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 Little Sea Shao Hai
He Sea Water
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The sea of the Supreme Controller, the water of the essence, the king's bath which creates the body and soul. Heals like
holy water, bringing peace and tranquility, cleansing the soul, spirit, and mind. As a reservoir of vital q~ reserves and power
to support the Heart· Water can be drawn frorn here to wherever in the body it might be of use. Qualities of Water, adjusts
fluidity within the Heart. • NRG

Spreads the influence of the Emperor throughout the kmgdom. A place where we can control the tire, let energy flow down
the meridian, we can introduce a balance for the fire -depression, madness, forgetfulness, glandular disease~ this point has
a calming effect if the fire is too hot (e.g. stuttering and·lack of control). If Water is insu.fficient it stearns up causing
perspiration followed by dryness; Water under-controlling Fire ·high fever,Jack of stability, nervous exhaustion, 'bum out',
dumbness, hesitant speech, mouth parched, tongue stiff or flaccid. Excesswater: pleurisy, coughing with mucus, swellings,
Sedate Water if Fire is going out: flooding,, fear;•panic, going rigid, drowning. Don~t rush to this point or you lose 90% of
it's value. - PLN
According to Chinese traditional medicine, the function of this point is to calm Heart spirit. The more tightly a thing is held
the more it vibrates and .the more heat is generated. As the Heart is constrained, its qi stagnates and heat builds up. He11ce, a
tightly. held and closed Heart .may be evidence4 by stuttering, heat flushed, Heart palpitations, and nei'V()usness. This point
may be "little" (shao), but as the sea (hai) point on the Heart meridian, it provides access to an ()cean of potentia~ yin energy
that may cool and, thus, calm the Heart ftre. As the Water point on a Fire meridian, I have found this point useful for
harmonizing the.relationship between the Heart and Kidney Offici.ats. • W ··

Removes obstructions from the meridian. (Regulates the Heart: regu/ates.qi and blood; stabilizes the spirit.) Mainly for
~ local diseases,.as well as angina pectoris. ·.f>,s the he-sea point, treats o(gan disorders, especially excess conditions. • EU ·
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 Jing River Metal

Shows the path or way of the Dao or spirit which the Supreme Controller needs to know to lead the others. Use when the
person is wrapped up. in the mundane things, worries, anxieties, when "offtr~Jck;" a s.ense of futility, .speechlessness, no
laughter.. When the Heart is off the path all the Officials are chaotic, etc. -puts them back on the path. Guides one to the
next step. - NRG

A spirit point at the deepest level. Many people's spirit fails. This point goes inside their spirit to.putthe patient back on · -·
the path, the Dao. The Dao means the path or way. The SQpreme.Controllerimust never lose the way, Use when there.is ·
paralysispfall the senses or when the patient has no will. When the'path ofthe spirit is blocked consider HT-4 especiaUy.,
Contact the essence of Fire to give back the coruiection with the father. ·The quality of Fire may be poor;<without stren~h.
consistency, or structure. When a person :is losing their \vay, helps them stay on track•and puts them in touch with their ·
own inner journey. Use this point to lead them b~Jck to their mtegrityand that which is right for them, Metal point, .fine
tunes the:spirit and builds inner strength, alchemical transformations of Water and Fire. When the spirit is weakened or
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suppressed, a person has given up, lost their way -inertia, fear, broken spirits, or Fire energies dispersed and without
structure,; lifts the spirit.' Gets energy to move along; use with Spirit Gate and open the gate before leading the spirit down .
the path. The Metal must be in the eorrect state, be at the right temperature, 111usthave a warmth about it,or there will be a
dogmatic'kiDd ofmental or spiritual··rigidity, or·physical figidity ~arthritis, loss of sensation in the finger tips, with extreme
coldness one may also get an inability to speak- a type ofsudden dumbness; frigidity. - JRW ·
. ' . ' : ' .. .

As the Metal point on the Heart meridian, this point addresses the relationship•between Fire anM.1etai, Hence, this point·.
may aid in synchronizing functions of the Heart and Lungs, k~ping the Heart aligned with its higher purpose as provided
· by the. Lung's connection to·ihe heavenly qt·Treatment at Spirit Path may be 'indi~edfor someone who feels isolated from
some purpose. tiriable tO discern that the pain; sadness;>and loss whi~ they aie experiencing are; ·in fact, part of their . ··
spiritual path. It is ideal for the patient Who feelS "burned by life," involVing mstances in Which the. Heart fue has been over-
controlling the Metal. Note that this point shares its function with GV-11 (Shen Dao), whose name may also be translated as ·
Spirit Path. - U

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(Nourishes the Heart; quiets the spirit.) As the jing river point, affects the outer course of the meridian. - HJ ·

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~ Junction

To get a glimpse of God, ~.front row seat, a private audience with the king, to get to know the spirit ofthe God witltin.
Creates an intimate connection, penetrates to the depths of one's soul past the facade or identity that masks one's essence,
such as a title, addiction, personality, or behavior. An analogy: people lining up to see the coffin of Princess Diane because ·
she had a royal magic to her, so they maybe could touch her soul. This point takes you deep within the Heart to touch the
~. · core of one's ~pirit, esp~ially if the person is too.attachedto their outer trappings. - NRG ·

For the patient who is holding back or always,Jrightened, or for someone whose exterior, may appear perfect but they are
rotting and dymg deep within themselve~ .. Aitd,ws a deeper contact, so the patient may open up more, helping to put them in
contact with what's really happening in their life. This point is about increasing control, stabilizing the Heart Official, taking
the person deep inside. _The importance of the Heart Officia~ the Supreme Controller within us. It represents the God
·within us. Penetrates to the verj soul, re-energizes the body, mind, and spirit, and restores peace and happiness. To
penetrate into the essence of the Fire, the passion within the heart of the person. Can be used to see beneath the mask- a
person may wish for- intimacy but they are so out of contact with themselves that it is not possible. Can help the patient
m
connect with themselves such a way that they can let go with confidence. Most effective on a spirit level, especi~lly when
it trails behind the mind and bOdy.. Useful witti the person who says they're empty or oold inside with heat ()n the surfu.ce.
As a junction point one can summon assistance from the Small Intestine, to separate what is truly important.· Disc~iminating
the course from the fine, the pure from the impure creates order and balance. May be used if the pulses change with HT-7,
but without a change in quality. Vertigo, palpitations, hysteria, particularly when there does not appear to be any physical
problem. - PLN

The Heart as Emperor excels in insight and understanding. [n the Shen Nong Ben Cao, tong shen ming is a phrase which
indicates that medicines ofthe highest level (i.e., those which aid in the fulfillment of destiny) may assist one in
communicating with the radiant spirits which emanate from one's Heart as well as the universe. Here, the character tong
conveys the notion of interpenetration, of being in communication with a principle or reason in such as way that yields
understanding. As the luo point, Tong Li brings energy into the Heart and helps the Heart fire penetrate to the depths of
one's being. This point is ideal for the patient who habitually closes the Heart to intimacy. • U

Tonifies Heart qi; calms the mind; opens into the tongue. (Regulates the Heart; calms the spirit; strengthens the brain.)
Asphasia, palpitation, insomnia, tongue ulcers,. burning urination (due to Heart heat expelled via the Small £ntestine),
hematuria. Small intestine dry constipation; directs Heart fire out through the Small Intestine. Sequella of stroke with stiff
tongue aphonia (Small Intestine channel goes to root oftongue) combine with CV-23: use a 1.5 cun to needle into 3 areas
("he gu" needling), stimulate 9 times, repeat at each location 3 times. • HJ
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 Xi Cleft

Used to elevate the Supreme Controller from the depths. To see from a higher perspective the goodness and richness of
spirit. - NRG . . . . . . .

_When you need to go up on top of tile moundto see all. When the Officials~ys, "I need to see." When the Supreme .
_ Contr~ller has uncertainty, confusion, and there's rio cooperation or coordiriation among the Officials: 'Take 'tile person on
. top ofthe mound to let himsee the riches and nourishment Strongly influen~ the mental state and revitalizes qL .Good
for longterm Heart disturbilrice, where the· persOn is restless and running on empty, notsomuch fro'm physical problems but
a
for wobble. in therils'elves .. Has a cillminiaffect. A place io d~w upon yin energies for support, a reserve,. Moves q~.·· ..
revitatizeS the energy.•There is a strong associaiiifri between· shock, fe~. anxiety, and Heart ;;one may think of this point
when there is hysteria, shock, alarming felU"S, anxiety, palpitations,' d~ineSs,phest pain, b'locked 'nose, and especially
headaches. This point.
can give big pulse .Changes and is. ·good with moxa.· ~ P;LN
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Promotes Heart qi aru! blood circulation; nourishes Heart yin; stops sweatik~;, clears heat; calms the m;;zd..(Regulates
and tonifies theHe;trt, especi~lly yin arid blood; enriches yin; . ·. . th~ ~lpi>d.) 'Cardiac pai.ti., P!i.li>itation, night
swe:li.tir"U!(withKD-7, Metal point affects the Lung), nervous (w/SI-3). ~ m . .

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_.HT-7· Spirit Gate Shen.Men·

~ Yuan Source Shu Stream Earth Sedation

Use when it appears control is ~he issue. This point allows spirit to move freely, re-establishes control over rest of the
Officials, and nourishes all the Officials \yith love when they need to be siabilized. Being out of control can lead to'
.exhaustion, collapse. When the Supreme Controlleris unWilling to delegate. As a gate it must open and close freel'y.
~lows the spiritto go inside to be quiet or to go out to move, as appropriate. The Heart's role is to make sure the job gets
d~ne, not to do it hintself. - NRG ·· · ·· · ·

.~ A gate must open and close,we,must .be able to. enjoy day and night, sunshine and darkness. If the gate is shut we're in

~ perp. t~ dar~.ess.
e·. .· . al behtnd a bamer;
retre~~tmg A
.. ..sho*.can·.·
there·.·s·
may·.l.altl.bet.his. gate. :•. $h·.· ut.
excess'!ve •·. ·N· ·oth.no
control, etr~it sid~
in··.gspeech,
can
... pen.\Uld mentally
•. e..m··
spiritS are depleted an4 there is 11 wall between themsefves and life. They are ·n.o longer light in Heart; their spirit needS
if·t·h·· is. g·..off.
closed a.te Chron,tcally
is..clos:d·. -the···.
stck patient in.ay be .
people's

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· ·· reawakening. If this point is blocked they may say, "my willis broken, r·don't have the spirit to do this." This point is·

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indispensable. If the patient has given up, the ghost of this point can revitalize, reawaken their spirit Or this gate can be

no will to persist, stre~s

jammed open, the person can be in hyper, high spirits which later result in collapse, mental emotional shutdown, exhaustion,
and general weakness. ·The patient may be out of control, very talkative, high spirited yet with
.

1 nothing to say, manid;)tallueinations. When tl~e Heart is wobbly on ariy leveL .Calms the ftredown and "earths" the
.~ Official. Earth was place at the center on the old charts of the five Elements arid Fire is built upon Earth. Printary p9int for
I collapse of Heart energies, builds courage. Ifthe Fire is crumbling, it needs solid Earth for support. Brings stability and the
~. security of Earth. into the H~art OfficiaL A nice;, point to add if control is an issue. Effect on fluid secretions, retention of
,-1 _fluidS, loss of taste. and appetite. FirSt aid for s~ock, hysteri~ electric shoe~ Heat): fai111re, and. anxiety .. ~ PLN
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~ This is both the Earth and the Source point on the Heart meridian. On the yin meridians all Source points are Earth points,
·~· · and the third point, proxintally. Three is the number of Heaven, Human, and Earth, representing the printordial Dao. Hence

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the Source points may provide a connection to the printordial qi and earthly Source q~ both pronounced yuan (but expressed
with different characters). If this gate rusts, either open or closed, the Heart may experience stress.• being unable to
comfortably house the mind and spirit This point empowers the equilibrating quality of the Earth Element within the Heart
fire. -U

j Calms the "!ind; nourishes He.art blood; opens t~e ~rifices; n.ourishes yin; c/ea~s excess ~f ~eficient. heat; t~nifies Heart
~ qi. lnsomma (for Heart and Ktdney not .coinmumcatmg use wtth PC-6 and An Mtan), palpttatton, anxtety, epilepsy,
j hysteria, mental and emotional problems. - HJ . ·
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House of the kin~. or inner chamber, place: where Heart or spirit can rest. Use in ti¢es ofres,igrtation~d despai,r when the.
Heart needs encOLuagernent and joy. Re-vitalizes the Fire.. Like a roomoffthe president's oval offiCe. - NRG .
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The palace of the Supreme Controller suppling wannth, nourishment, wisdom, and gUidance.."Lesser" (n s~ only. The
essence does not need a big show. This is the house of the Empe~or where everything is good, pure, h!llllthy, and plentifuL
;Ibis is_a saf~ place to be.andhave no fear. The Official's strength anq essen,~ ll['e here; this is wher~ the Offi~ial ismc;>st
complete. A storehouse cine can go to meet the needs of the ~ody, mind, sup.ports the spi(~~~ Brin~joy to the, spirit. . .·..
allowing the sun to shine from within.... ~evitalizes tbe energy, po[(.ing up the Fire, gettirig' tl~e rriaXifuulll from tljte ~vailable •
energies. Fin~ po(nt on Fi!ll channel - the essenc.¢ of Fire..· Be.careM n0t (Q c.au!l~·an over.:(~ging fite.. Coriuriunf~tion: with
the superior lllan- the tr.ue se!fwithiri.. who caQ .Ioo~ listen apd decide. Good to I.ISe for Fil-e-fear of people, shyJ:leS~, . ·.· ·
anticipatQry fear, Heart-felt anxiety, despair, trembling agitation and anxiety, ilnp{ltence at1d frigidity, palpitations; sighing,
interm;ittent fevers, menstrual proplems. - PLN .. . "' . . .

As .the Fi,re po.int on a Fire meridiat1, Hf-8 is the horarY point ar:ld is un1quefy able totonify ofsedate'Helili fire. The . ..
character fu denotes this poiQ.t as. a residence of the Heart. and Heart spirit. I find thllt during the surtuner solstice; between·
II a.m. and I p.m. is an ideal.tune t~ address this point. - LJ ·· · · ·
Clears internal heat. (Quiet$ the Heart qnd reg!llqtes the spir~t; q/ears pathogenic; in./luencesjromthe !feart.) Similar io ·
PC-8, but not for EPI's or Stomach problems. Heart ftie or heat from emotions. - HJ
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 Wood Exit Tonification

A secure, safe, gentle (not overwhelming) plaeeto nourish, fuel, and secure the spirit. Gives "get up and go," restores
energy in the H~. Qua(\ties of rebirth, growth to lead, to take the next step. Also gives motherly care. • NRG

This is the loving breastofthe mother. It creates birth, growth, and determination for the body, mind, and spirit. Carrying
Wood to Fire, allowing it to flow or pour in rather than rushing. The energy needs to eome into the Heart in the correct
quantity. Controls .the fueling of Fire by regulating the amount of Wood coming through. We must never have ''a lof' ·
rush!ng into the Heart. If the Heart is low (seen as timid and unaware), be cautious about bringing in too much Wood,
putting the fire out. Brings a surge of energy into the meridian. Asafe way to bring a little in. Deficient Fire can manifest
as sensation of coldness; expressionless voice, difficult speech, white or clear vaginal discharge. Excess Fire can create
.cardiac conditions, palpitations, tlrtsteady pulses, no clarity ofvision; dry throat; anger, fearful dreams of fire, smoke etc,
'hot' vaginal discharges. • PLN. · ·

As the Wood point, IIT-9 may empower the Heart's capacity for vision. Trust involves keeping both the Heart and the eyes
open; and this point may unite the function·of the Liver and the Heart OfficiaL Hence, this point may empower the patient to
look: before they leap. Energy rllShes' into the Heart meridian atitsjing(well) point. If the Wood of the Liver burns in a way
that generates excessive fire, the He_art may become agitated and a sense of rushing may be evident in' all manner of one's
expression. Conversely, ifthe Fire is cut off from the vision of Wood, the Emperor may be joyless. Here, the .patient wanders
aimlessly like aleafblown by the wind without the guiding light of the Heart's ftre. As the Wood Tonification point on the
Heart meridian; I have found this point useful for harmonizing the relationship between the Liver and Heart Officials. · - U

Clears heat; subdues wind; opens the Heart orifices; restores consciousness.-(Regulates the Heart, clearsHeartfire,
·cools heat in the blood; t()niftes Heart yang; clears Heart fire.) Emergency conditions (coma, high fever, sunstroke, loss
of consciousness due to high fever). - H1 ·- ·

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Jing Well Metal Entry

A marsh is an area of fertility, value, richness. and no1,1rishn1ent, it abounds with animals and v~getatjon. Helps the Small
Intestine remember. What purity is, toknow what is of good quality so it cim sort !llOre effectiveiy. ·Use when person is ·
severely depressed. suicidal, insecure, childish. - NRG .

Supportive, brings ener:gy int~ the ~idian. Helps one tQ -appreci~~e quality, bringing Metal to' the Small Intestjne. Helps ·
one to receive fromReaven.and.eliminate-the rubbish. Cleanses and oxygenates the._q1eridian. briQging air into Fire, Best !n
autumn, allows fire to bum purely and allows the patient to look .at themselyes clearlY (who they are and ~her,1= they are . . .
·going) by removing and pruning. Also good for a Snulll Intestine CF who is sarcastic. Use whim ~omeone_hlis difficulty
.touching or is mentaUy frozen. Good for splits: when there is rubbish in one pan of the body, When there is a good mind
with a poor spirit. or when one is in their head but out Qfconta<;t with th~ir bo4y. Overall. good for a non-specific qUlllltity
•change. Thejing well point brings energy into the meridian, .opens the orifices; increases awareness. The job of the Small
.Intestine is to separate the pure from the impure, the pure is that_ which is needed to nourish the body and soul.. When-_
imbalanced. impure foqd, drink, thought might be ~ed, a toxic build-up of physical emotiopal poison. Helps the Small
Intestine-and Large lntestine tp purity an.d el.iminate. promotes the elimination ofwastes. This is a.Fire m~ridian, aiUife
_depends the wannth-offire, love,· friendship, and affection. Fora fimner .a mlll"Sh is tertiJ,e ground, ,v~lua_ble .and nourishing -
.not a wastelancl Excess Metal energies can !eadto.cool;-and rigid types-of imbalarlces: severe headaches, asthma, -._
bronchitis, breathlessness, dry mouth. Metal also functions as yin cooling aspect. the Metal point can be used to control
·"raging Fire energies." When there is an excess of heat. .metal can begin to melt; symptoms of cardiac pain, convulsions,
diarrhea, tonsillitis, cough with lots ofsputum. - PLN ·
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Ymg Spring Water

Gives fluidity and cleansing to the sorter, washes away the filth. When fear smothers the Small Intestine. Good for any type
of excess heat or heat due to a deficiency of Water: inflammation of the skin o~ eyes, rheumatoid arthritis. - NRG

Water (secretions) is necessary for transformation to occur. This helps flush the system, clearing the Small Intestine of
wastes and toxins, affects all secretions. For insufficient secretions, lack of water- red swelling in the throat, dry throat,
cough. dry (poor) digestion, dry bones, chest pain, weak eyesight with dry, red inflamed eyes, inflamation of skin, eyes,
shoulder, rheumatoid arthritis, heat in the joints, tever. Brings the quality of Water (cleansing, fluidity) to the Small
Intestine. Transformations and separating are made difficult without fluidity. Cleans and bathes the Small Intestine when
there is a deficiency of water. If the Small lntestine is waterlogged. one may be bogged down and Fire may be almost out.
As Water dampens Fire, one's spirit can be reduced. bringing a kind of fear that manifests as confusion and indecision.
Courage is needed to sort out one's lite_. Excess Water in Fire -sweating, copious eye watering. Unable to lift arms or grasp
objects. - PLN

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~ Shu Stream Wood Tonification Master:. Du Mai

~ Tonification point (main use). Brings stability and security, mental clarity. - NRG

Aids in the birth of new ideas and growth where there is stagnation. Here someone could be stuck, never maturing, or
sorting himself out but never changing. Ifthe Small Intestine doesn't develop, a person is can be unable to give birth to new
ideas, e~ be stuck in WOO<! and never develop and mature, never sorting out life -transformation is not taking place, .·
Useful on a mental level. Brings mental.clarity and structure to-the Small Intestine. The fire can be buried under ashes ;md
the Small Intestine can cease to. perform it'sf.i.mctions- depression down to. the depths, can't go on.. Sedate this point if
there has been too. much growth and energy is .running out as when a child outgrows its own strength. This poi!;tt can bring
a lot of energy into the meridian, as the mother point for Fire. An imbalance of Wood and Fire can cause instability and
shut off any part of the body from the re8t ofthe body (sight, hearing, articulation, etc). If a stable mother influence is
lacking you get instability, mental disorders_, tremendous fears, night sweats, epilepsy, very bad digestion, greasy stools,
dearness, hearing problems, epistaxis, pain in the forearm, slow recovery after shock or surgery, MS, paralysis. Also good
for hearing difficulties. When used with BL-62 causes the release of ACTH and sex hormones. - PLN

Benefits the sinews; expels exterior wind; resolves dampness; eliminates interior wind from the Du Mai. (Regulates the
Governor vessel.) Strained neck, acute lumbar sprain; convulsion (high fever consumes body fluids in the DuMa~
shortening it, malaria ~as-a Wood point, influences shao yang syndrome), body temperature regulation problems (eg feeling·
too cold or hot) combine with PC-5 and GV-q orGV-14. - HJ · ···

SI-4 Wrist Bone WanGu ·

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Yuan Sour~ ..

Supp~rtS the Small Intestine in the. act of ~orting by being more flexible Gust like the wrist). This point has to do with
contactitlg the outside world, to reach out and communicate, can you sort out this and that, can we take in, express, and give
in all directions. - NRG · ·

A safe and beautiful point to use. The wrist is very flexible: it lets us give out and take in, and it allows us to be creative.
This point has to do with co11~cting the outside )NOrld. }llrough it 'I'Ve can take.in nurture, be flexible, and operate. When
I~ this point is stuck we cannot reach O\lt or touch, or our eyes may be stuck. Give structure and stability to the Small
lntestine.to reach out, helping relationships. .The Small Intestine needs some l,dnd of structure to perform its· funct.ions and
the _use ofthe.word ~one in ,the name is an in4ication that this point can be used to ftnd that proper structure. When the
Smalllntestilie is stuck we at~ not able. to reach out, the capacity to touch, see, communicate can be affected. The Source
point can be used to balance the fi.mction of an Element by getting some energy from the origin, the source ofthe Element.
·GOO<! with LI-4 to thro_w off waste and assis~the Small Intestine to adjust, be. flexible, and tum one's hand to anything.
-PLN

Removes obstructions from the channeL (Relaxes sinews; clears heat and transforms damp-heat.) Stiff neck, headache,
no sweating (use ifSI-3 is too painful), local wrist pain. - HJ

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Jing River Fire Horary
A yang valley is full of energy, it is sunny and livarm. Stimulates the Fire within 'Fire, shakes'up the Fire and blows away the
ashes to see what's really there, incites the Small [ntestine to do its job, "-kick-start to the refuting of energy -alchemy.
-NRG ., . . . .

Simulates and shakes up the Fire and gets rid Of the ashes so that th~ Small· £ntoSti:ne ~ sort effectively:· Yang Vitilfity ~
of
Where: the Fire draws on the Fire which is it's stOre energies: ClarifiC& the hearfofthe. fire, building·up the spiritulll flaine.
Adjusts the fire to burn appropriately. GOOd to moxa ifthe'patienf'c!'ave5·warmth. Good if the patient is weak; dispirited,
despairing, or unabl~ to cope. ·As a 'horary po\nt, it iS less crucial to use during horary time. Instability in the emotions,·
mind out.ofcontro~ stuttering, sw~Jffiering, exceSs talking, flies into a rage..·Fire ra~ out of:control- feverS, severe
tinnitus; gingivitis, filcml neUralgia, Bells' palsy, exeessive laughtet; variCose veins, painfUl hemorrhoids.' Fire 'ooved with
dead a5hes, suppressiOn offire, no room tO bre8tft, d~s. filinting, ·dyspneli; intercostal neuralgia. ·~- PLN

Removes obstritcti~ni from the chilnitel (Ciedrs l.reat: opens the sensory orif;ees: calms the spirit; clears the brain.)
Swollen neck, local hand fever. - HJ.

Xi Cleft
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Not only in age. "old" as in lethargy, debilitation, old mjury, disease or habit that cian't be sorted out and that has slowed
someone down. When old problems lead to confusion, inability to cope, wearing one down. To clear those situations and
. "get past it". - NRG ·
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One of the best points to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Espe.cially good with older patients who don't seem like they're
getting nourishment Brings in purity from a spirit level, easing Small £ntestine-type cynicism. Useful for the person who
dwells ~ the past, old pro~lems, illllesses, or dJtli~ time$. They may not~ J.O, cope with the p~t, ·may have ~tal
despair, depression, suicidal tendencies. Use this point .to ask for help from the Small £ntestine to nourish the person with
long staildiDg probtems. Someone may be iiiuilatUre about coping, iii a rut, and-never able t0 solve problems. Pei'hap!! a .
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difficulty that SOIIIC!Q.!l:e cannot 50I:t out • a_pr'9blem ~}Ia~ ~ S~(:e ch~dJt~~~ is IJ condition, l;)ftbe i!9d.Yfi¢n~.. ~.not
calendar years. Follow with the Wood point so_ the patient can see they ~·t nc;d this. block and th• they can get rid of it .
and start iligrow agaUi. As an ~ulatioaf pain~this"c;Joiinscis'~d s~'·tb.cfS~ Intestine:es~y for chl'orue-
piif$ical prOb!C:uiS, sudl as toxicity and;digestiw difficulties. Continual battie; 8gamtifisea5e can bring Comptete'lethargy,
paralysis of the limbs, "I feel as if my arms are breaking," diminished vitality. ·Also for long.:rerm muddle and &:orifiiSiOn.
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As the xi-cleft pc)Jitt. Yang Lao excelS ~stagnation from the Smiill ;h¢estine Offic:(al ·Tliis pOint may bC thoU:ght of
as !liding th~·slliall Intestine to clear off~ aC:CtetiOnS ofha&itU.amig hffl~c:C;.·ihat hive'sl1l0thetedthe fires of the Heart._, ·
the off
and ming men. ThiS' is equivalent to~~ 'hlaielni.S~'-~ -~ sO tiiat it may bUnt the; asli.es 'ifi8t ha\oe sinothet:ed
it By assisting the'Siilalt Ji!~tm~·.to. sOrt Ollt'~"old_ an~ 8$sim}b&te·tliC, neW, bitteriiess. 8atd pain ~ing from past ,· ..·
experiep.c:eS may be, iiltegl'8ted and released; the _stagnatlott th.at tesultS:~Il\'theS~I Intestirie's imballiD.c:e miiy leiul to.· ·
lethargy'and ultinlatCly paratysis of' the JU'inS and'legs. 'tendeiirig otie liteaifly Qhable to soiuhing5 out AfteC receiving tliiS. .
point i:n treatment, patientS may report dtearriing abOut PeOPle iilid j)laces ihat'iheyhad long ago forgotten. FUrther, one may
experience mem9ries or sensations such as smells that.remind them of past places and people. - U

Brightens the 'eyes~ removes obstruction~ from 1M c/iii(rnet. (QuJckeiiS the conn~cting vessels,: relaxes the sineWs: benefits
the joints.) Impaired vision, pain along the SmJJI! Inte:;tine channel - HJ · · · · · · · · ' ·-,

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~ .We can't separate properly if we're not straight and upright. '.'rll settle for that" - whert 'one is bending, inconsistent, and -·
·compromising with evil and toxins, when one is too flexible or bending with junk or impurity. When upright We see what is
~ good and what is evil. Like GV-l2;this gives·integrityto the Small Intestmeto·take a stand against junk. - NRG

~ A branch is _a connection, between the Small Intestine and Heart.-Tiie H~ is the sovereign, the natural coirectness and
uprightness of our spiritual being. Unites the powers of the Heart to Small Intestine- we cannot separate the pure from the
impure, the true from the false; if we are not i!t. alignment with our Heart. Summoning aid from the central source, aligns us
with our truth. increases Heart integrity, conveys the Intentions of the Heart to the world. This point can be use with HT-5
: to .balance tiui Heart and Small Intestine when their pulSe quaiiti~ are .disslniilar. An"Inability to discriminate in matters of
feeling ·and comnturiication. A branch coiinecu·'and separates Heil\len and Earth. GiVes supporfand balance to someone
:who leans to the side, when the head.is not upright; the neck is blocked or has little rotation, or when. thepatient is not. ~·in
:his head." Affects the thyroid and endocrine systems. Headache, psychopathic apprehension, lack of secretions, digestive
·-weakness, lack of energy, forearm and shoulders subject to spasm, inability to-grasp or hold an object, not aipable of
:bending- and stretching; swollen throat, intermittent fevers, -vertigo, extremely red fuce, crust on eyelid. - PLN

.This is the luo point that provides connection, empowering the quality of communication between the Heart as sovereign and
. its minister, the Small Intestine. With out this "upright'' communication, the quality of the Heart's capacity to rule may
· suffer. This- point supports.the upright function of the Small Intestine in conveying the Heart's intention to the world. I have
'found this point useful for bitterness, frustration, and sarcasm that results when an individual feels that they are not being
understood or truly appreciated. - U -

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Sl-8. .:"&-: Small Sea Xiao Hai
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lHe Sea Earth Sedation

~ .Rooted fu the earth, brlngs gent!e s~pport, stabllity and nou~~t of Earth to the-Small-Intestine. As a reservoir (small
~ ·sea), lJ$e when the SmaUintestine needs to be nourished and fed. a little. - NRG ·

As an Earth point, gives a soli!! base and grounding. A fire that is not grOunded burns erratically and eventually peters out
.'When ;l•person is.hYP.,er.,active or hyper-reactive., help tl!.em.to find.center•. Earth within Fire.ipery important as it
·establish~ a fotindation_for the fire; Everything growsJi:om the~· in ancient Chinese texts.the.~ Wa$ spotcen of the
. center for this reason. Ifthe Earth ~thin ~Fire is lacking there Will .be dulling ofthe senses: touch, tas~ smell, sight, hearing
.- the'experience of~ the form of exp~en~. is dulled. This sea is alSo impooant as a primordiillsource. Affects the
:ability of the Spl~11 to_ carry away nourish.men~ fi:om the Small Intestine, 8nt:l,affects the .ability of the Stomaclt to deLiver
·• rotten material for-separation.: Pain, in. the loWer abdOmen, shivering, pulmonary edema, trembling, dizziness, swellings in .
:mouth (gums), gingivitis. ~ometimes use4loca~ly for e;lbow problems. - Pt.N ·,,
..._ :&moves obstructions from the channel. (Dispels wind; relaxes the sinews.) Elbow pain. - HJ
SI-9 Upright Shoulder Jian Zheng
Another 'upright' point to stand up .and see clearer. Helps someone to carry a lot on the shoulders and not collapse UJtder a
. burden.. Also used as a local point. - NRG

Rids body, mind, spirit of impurities. Treats all problems of the shoulder and scapula area. Lack of movement in shoulder,
numbness due to wind. SI-9 and SI-10 clear out toxins on a physical level. - PLN

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SI-10 Shoulder Blade· Nao:Shu

Used like II-9, can:be·used ifsomeone is carry.ing too much of a burden. Also•as a local·point. - NRG

For mental and spiritual stability, purity, separatiori, and tranquility. Relates to tlie elder and.betters in the same way as SI-
:6. Good where tliere is swelling, aching, weakness, or lack ofshoulder mobility(flozen shoulder). Links U-15, LI-16; -TH-
15, and GB-21 via the extra meridians .. This is a reservoir point for the movement of qi. SI -9 and SI-1 0 do a certain amount
of clearing out of toxins on a physicallcivel. - PLN

Removes obstruclions from the channel; (Dispels wind; quickens blood; soothes the sinews.) Problems moving the ann
forward. - HJ ·

SI-ll Heavenly Ancestor TianZhong

One of the strongest spirit points on Small Intestine Official. Used to get wisdom and clarity from the ancestors and to get ·
their experienced perspective, love and compassion. A tremendous effect on cleansing. Brings clarity when there is
confusion or chaos (similar to GV-19 and GV-20). A heavenly perspective- they've seen and done it all before. Revitalizes
and cleanses the mind and spirit - NRG

·For people who have an mability to sort, their mind is clogged up.. When. you Waitt to clCI!Il out the mind, clear chaos and
mental confusion, this point will do that and bi:iitg tranquility. Onel>fthe deepest reaChing points on the Small lntestine·to
cleanse the body, mind, and spirit. Puts one in touch with their "elders and betters" who have dealt\vith problems in the;·
. past and know all about them, brings in a great sour(ie of WiSdom. Helps soltlCOne'to sort out problems"Wben one can not ~\

cope W!th1taving a window opened.. Powerful·at tne spirit le\iel; when one has·frouble with separation. Similar to Sl-6; but
···more powerful- amazing when these points are used together: Agood point fur Small 'Intestine imbaiance induC!: form
.tensions, tiredness, mental fat~ draws from a deeper source of energy. - PLN

.. In Zhuang-zi, the ancestor of the human race is repreSented as Emperor Efilri T~n, whieh may be transllited ·as chaos; ,fn a
.world born of chaos, human: life iS often a·stn:tggle fur meaning; People grasp at concepts for meanin~:as one caught in a
whirlpool inay hold momentarily onto a passing branCh. The stability af'furded:by belief is fleeting, liS· concepts are·
continually swept away by the ftdbd ofthe'Dilo~s rising waters,:' The sage's journey into the Heart iS one ofaiining to\.vard,
but never fully lirriving at the destination. Wisdoin emerges when one h8s firiaJiy made pea:ee with one's fundamental
inability to know. Tian 2:ong briligs the wisdom of the heavenly ancestor to the sorting prOcess; In the chaotic unity of
heaven, all is one and there is nothing to sort out. For a patient· who is troubled in the process'ofsorting; this point m:ay
. empower the emergence of the Heart's wisdom. - U -
Removes obstructions from the channel; (expands and relaxes the chest, dispels wind.) Treats diseases of the scapula and
back, acute gall Bladder inflamation or stone (moves qi in the middle jiao). - HJ --
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fl!"" SI-12 Grasping the Wind Bing Feng
~ ·Used m~tinly as a local point. Also good for confusion, when the patient needs to get a flfl11 grip or clear handle -the wind is
~ blowing things about. - NRG ·. ·'

Physical and mental [eve~ use lots of moxa, brings W!irmth into the Small Intestine Official. Also use when someone has
!3 just got going to give them a firmer hold. Also called "Clutching atStr11ws," this is greatpoint to use when one just cannot
see which way to tum..· Good for separating function when a person is stuck, muddled, confused, and can't get going.
Brings in fresh air, revitalizing. Good for uplifting, revitalizing the,shoulder area where there is numbness, impaired
movement, gives one the ability to· lift their arms and reach for the heavens. Treats creakingjoints, arthritis from toxicity,
poor diet. This is an amazing point because of the reunion of meridians here (SI, GB', TB, LI), bringing in warmth and
pliability. Can help integrate the body and mind. Good for confusion of thinking when thoughts go too fast. - PLN

~ Expels wind; removes obstructions from the channel; (dispels cold, clears heat.) Diseases of the scapula and back,
stiffuess of the scapula, upper back skin disorders: combine with BL-12 for Lung disorders and wind. - HJ
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'When things are not lined up or crooked, straightens and brings balance, integrity, alignment and congruency to the body,
~ mind, and spirit. Also use as a local point - NRG .

ra .Similar to the cleansing action ofSI"9 and SI-10. Inability to embrace physically or mentally. Special point for rheumatism
,... of arms. Good for shoulder and neck stiffuess and pain, neuralgia of shoulder and arm. - PLN

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.~ Sl-1'4'' Outside the Shoulder Correspondence JianWaiShu

,~ · Local. " NRG

~ .A link with the heavens, where the patient is completely obstructed. Here one may not be able to see what's right and
what's wrong for them. Used for shoulder and neck physical problems. Helps muscles to be pliable where there is rigidity.
~ Spasm of neck, upper arm. Pleurisy. - PLN

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~. ~1-15 . Middle of the Shoulder Correspondence Jian Zhong Shu

~ Local. -NRG

~ This is an osteopath's and chiropractor's dream. Makes muscles pliable and drains toxins, making manipulations easier.
-PLN .. .
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Window of the Sky
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Heavenly Window Tian Chuang

We need heavenly light to see the pure from impure, to separate and e:<:tract t.he goodness. Use if the person can't see
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clearly; things appear dark and muddled, when. they have the energy, reserves, and desire but just .can~~ ·se.e through the
impurity, can't distinguish between the.pureand impure. This·brings lightand purity into a dark.and·dingy inq>risonment
of impure thoughtS, lets the smoke· and fog clear out an.d lets -t4e air and light :in: like throwing open a' window. The window
can also be stuck open as with someone who appears like they're always on LSD ("wow man"), dazzled all the time and
can't see clearly; - NR.<3

Where there is confusion, this helps one to see that things can be sorted out, allowing everything to become clear and fall
into place. The Small Intestine can become cluttered, confused; frustrated, or; completely powerless. ·When the window is ..
clean, the clarifYing light comes in. There can be . no purity'ifthere.is no light! This occurs ifthe window. is dirty. ·The·
Official gets frustrated if he sees only impurity. Take. him to the light ofthe Window so he can look out and become ·
enlightened. The heavenly window enables you to see your God. Use before Sl·l7; it is very unusual to use them both in
one treatment. Neck problems, slowness, lethargy. - PLN

As a Window the Sky point,.Sl-16 provides clarity on a deep spiritual level to aid in the sorting process. In my experience,
window points are some ofthe strongest points for correcting deviations between the Heart and mind, thus reducing
habit.uated behavior. - U
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SI-17 Heavenly Appearance · . Tian Roiig ·.·

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Window of the Sky

Everything is a creation of heaven. An entryway through the debris to'the inner purity: and essence, to see· the divine spark
in everything.· Offers a role model of what is pure, the ideal example of purity. when someone can't see the good in anything
or anyone, especially themselves - when only purity and love is retained everything has a heavenly appearance which is
untainted by ego, corruption, or selfishness. - NRG

A wonderful window to open to allow the Official to separate the pure from the impure in the mind and spirit. Someone
may appear physically fine with this separation process, but you may see tremendous confusion and pollution on a mental or
spirjtuallevel. Enhances, ctears out, and clarifies the,)nind, b.ody;and ~pirit: Jlelps {)ne·to see that they are not on theirown
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'anymore. Takes one to a different place, to where they·c8n see and do somed\ing With it. Brings the Official into unity and
oneness. Empowers the patient to move on. If used with SI-16, the heavens may truly appear to the patient, or one. may get
a glimpse of their own soul and knowledge that there is indeed a God. - PLN
This iu WindOw of the Sky point. It .is somewhat stronger than Sl- t 6. Rath~ titan mer~ly providing a glintpse through a
window, this point makes the decree ofHeaven manifest. - U

Expels fire-poison; removes obstructions from the channel; (moistens the throat; clears heat; soothes the sinews and
quickens connecting vessels.) Sore throat, tonsillitis, acne (brings yang qi to the head). - HJ

SI-18 CheekBone
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QuanLiao
Goo!~ for localjaw ortoo.th problems, trigeminal p.euralgia, local neuralgia from:Sm~llntestine, Bell's Palsy, blinking eyes,
red face; trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis. - PLN ·

Expels wind: relieves pain; removes obstructions from the channel. Facial paralysis, toothache, trigeminal neuralgia.
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_ Sorting out sounds, being able to concentrate, if distracted easily, can't figure out what is being said, mental confusion,
blank stares. - NRG .

''Palace" is used with a great deal of reverence. It is the abode ofthe Emperor or God. this point is not just concerned with

~. · ear.
physical hearin
Opens a ..person
g. .A p.ers. on m.aywhat
~p so.that not be.
youa·.bl.are
e.. to.saymg ...-... ~.
h·.·ear ..e.· s. o·u.nds pen.etrate. ~o. further than. the.· physica.l
e.n.ta.lly.· .·or .spiritu.allyi th
IS heard and reaches them at a mental and sprrltuallevel, beyond just
the sounds. Allows you to go in to the depth; ,to the palace of the Emperor, communication With God. Tinnitus deafuess
otitis, hoarseness of throat. - PLN '': . . .... ·.. ' '

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The functi.:. ofSI-19 is ar<;hetypal ofthe relationship between th.e Heart and Small Intestine Officials. The character ting
(listen) is_ !=tymologically related to the character de, which means "Virtue" and has undertdnes suggesting the power of
.intuition. From the imagery of the character ting, the ability to listen may be defined aS the ability to hear one's Heart and
~e Hearts of others without deviation. One who is listening in this manner is able to immediately know the nature of things
m one's Heart, directly bypassing the analytic faculties of the mind. In 'addition to BL-1, I have found this point, located next
to the sensory orifices, to be one of the most po\V(lrfulpoints for empowering accurate perception of reality as. it occurs both
internally and eternally in life. "Don't listen with your ears. Listen with: your mind: No, don't listen with your mind, but
listen with your spirit Listening stops with the em; the mind stops with recognition, but spirit is empty and waits on all
things. The way gathers in emptiness alone. Eniptiness is the fasting ofthe.mind."- Zhuan Zi. the point SI-19, translated
as Listening Palace, is etymologically related to characters [that are] both pronounced de, which refers to the rectitude of the
Heart and original nature. The character ting (listen) is composed of the character which stands for the rectitude of the Heart
(de) e,Ombined with that for the ear (erh) of the disciple'who is listening attentively. The overall sense imparted by this
cbanu:ter is that, through attentive listening, one's Heart may be rectified. The character gong deSignates the 'imperial private
residence from the Qin dyn~ty. This allusiof! to the Emperor p(aces further emphasis o~ the relati()ll.ship betwee" listening
and the Heart Officia~ who is Emperor of the human body/mind/spirit. Confucius alludes to the importance oflistening
wben he describes .for us the stages of his inner evolution: "At 15 I had my will (zhi) bent on learning. At 30 I stood firm.
Al40 l had no doubts. At 50 I knew the decrees of Heaven (ming). At 60 my ear was an obedient organ for the reception
oftrldhl At 70 I could follow what my Heart desired, without transgressing what was right." Con~cius' first step was to ·
1ix hiS will on self diScoVer}', whi~h lead him to comprehend destiny (ming) by the age of 50. With his ining established, his
ear col,dd .discern the heart oflife so that by 70 .he was able to follow his Heart without deViation, indicating that his original
~{de) had been returned. In saying that his "ear was an obedient organ for the reception of truth," he precisely .
descnDed the quality oflistening that was necessary for the ensuing rectification of his. Listening Palace proVides a
fiuu:tion.allink between the Small Intestine and Heart Officials Via the "aspect of being" termed "listening." The Small
Intestiile is like the Emperor's (Heart's) closest minister. Its functions ate to relay to the Emperor. (Heart Official) the
essenee of what is going on in the nation (the other Officials as well as the outside world) and to relate the essence of the
Emperor's intention to the nation. When the quality of energy addressed by this point is unbalanced in a patient's being, he
.~ may exhibit confusion resulting from the inability to sort out what is within his Heart or what is within the Hearts of others.
It may appear that they do not hear accurately what is said to him. Conversely, he may not ~able to hear clearly the truth
.~ with:inh.is oWn. Heart. In balafice, the function of this point.may allow a perSon to listen in a way that·connectshim·or her to
the heart of another regardless of what is being said. SI-19 assists the patient in cultivating virtue by looking and listening to
~ the heart ofli&. Lastly, as practitioners we should not overlook the possibility that !lttentive listening on our part may lead/to
the healing of another's Heart. - U

Benefits the ears; removes obstructions from the channel. Tinnitus, deafuess. - HJ
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III- Bladder

BL-11 Eyes Bright JingMing

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Entry
~

Relates to clarity of vision and spirit. Brings brightness and sparkle. En11.bles .the person to see the brightness within and,
Without. Also for physical problems with the eye5, -~ NRG A<:\
-· ..
The difference between lq<)king and seeing, most of~sjust look and d~n'tsee. ';Ne look at each other and we form a A"!\

judgment But wheil you see, no judgment iS needed. This point opens up the mind's eye and the spirit's eye. Once you

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stand seeing with your spirit you see things you never dreamed existed. You will stop and you will see as opposed to
looking.. This point is valuable for the physical eye as welt [t brigh~ns,up the w,hole irilage physically, mentally~ and
spiritually..This is not a.window of the sky, but it has the same effect if used With £<.P.:?3, KD-24 and ~25 to really
access the patient. One of the most powerful p{)ints in the bo(ly, Has inore direCt control over secretiqns than any other ~
point. This is th~ best point for hormonal ~ditions. S!icretions, perspiration, IYIJlphatics, etc. Can ~;l~r ~dema of the mind,
flooding, etc. · B~gs energy to tlje meridian oil any leveL Use ifthe patient has eczema and has never used ~rtisoqe,,- PLN .-...
An alternate name for BL-1, also pron0 uncedjingming,.butbased on a differeht Character for jing; m~y be translated as ~
a
"Radiance of Jing." When the fires ofming !Jlen burn brightly, the eyes shine with ra4iance that reflects the purity of one's
essential nature (jing). This point plays a crucial role in mediating the interacticiln of anterior and posterior heaven.
"""""

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-U

Expels wind; clears heat, brightens the eyes; stops lacrimation. .Eye diseases (especialiy inner/vision problems): redness,
swellinglllld pajn ofthe eye,. blurred vision, cataracts (to slow or stop progression offii'st.and second degree) with ST-1, SI-
6, GB-37, ST-40, LV-2,LV-8. - fU .· . ·. .
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BL-2 Collect Bamboo Zan.Zhu
.

Can be used as a back up to the entry point Good for sinus and head type S)'ltl.ptoms when caused by water jamming up.
Great anti- hayfever point. - PLN ·

Expels wind, brightens the eyes; removes obstructions from the channel;- stops-pain. Outer eye problems, frontal-
headache, pain in the supraorbital region, nasal congestion, facial paralysis (needle to BL-1 or Yu Yao, if eyebrow is
involved). - HJ
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BL-3 Eyebrows Rilshing
Good for Water headaches and migraines. Can ilse with BL-rand the Source ~oint - PLN
MeiChong

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JBL-4 QuChai
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IBL-5 Five Places WuChu
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 - BL-6 Receive Light ChengGuang
~ .

~ .Similar to III-I. To see clearly when discouraged, in despair, darkness or depression, overcome by fear and can't receive
brightness. - NRG ·

Brings light where there was darkness. Where the person's mind is imprisoned and tormented. For severe mental disorders.
~ You must wait until they are ready to receive the light. - PLN

:
~ BL-7 Penetrate Heaven Tong Tian
~ When person can't seem to see bigger picture or their spiritual side. Can bring absolute peace and calm. Brings perspective
and access to godly realms where the spirit lives. - NRG

Strongest on the spirit level, but also works on the mental level. Brings peace where there is trouble: despair, chaos, mania.
-~ -PLN

~ Subdues wind; clears the nose. Nasal obstruction due to EPI, rhinitis, sinusitis, vertex headache. - HJ
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· BL•lO HeaVenly Pillar TianZhu

Window of the Sky SeaofQi
.....
Lets in freshness, clarity, and light, like BL-7, but also lets out darkness and negativity. Also is a pillar, this supports· and
. holds the spirit upright and straight so we can see with the eye ofthe spirit - vision from an upright pillar, a heavenly
perspective. - NRG

Use where the patient needs the strength of the heavens so they can see and hold themselves up, be strong and move on in
. life. Excellent point. As powerful as Kidney chest points. The person may be frightened of what they might see or be.
· They may be overwhelmed and would rather stay in "prison" than see something they feel unable to cope with. Beware of
opening the window too soon, before the patient is ready to see. - PLN

This point is situated at the top of the trapezius muscle and directly under the occipital bone. The trapezius is the pillar that
literally holds up the head, which represents heaven. As the spine is the pillar of the body, this point is the pillar of the spirit
that holds one's head up and stands tall. In Chinese mythology, the body of the heavenly ancestor Pan-gu was the pillar that
unified Heaven and Earth before the human race lost its original nature. I have often used this point combination with BL-
54, GV-3 and ST-36 to empower a person to stand up for himself. - U

(Opens the sensory orifices dispels wind; clears the brain; soothes the sinews.) Local headache. - HJ

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 BL-ll Great Shuttle Da Zh:ll
SeaofBlood Influential for Bones

As a sea of blood poin!, this tmiifies for anaemia and sedates high fevers. First.aidfor fractures, bone disorders, arthritis.
-PLN
-
Strengthens the bones; soothes the sinews; releases the exterior; (regulates the Lung; dispels wind. Distributes the
enerf!;Y.from the Governor vessel to the back shu points; connects with the extraordinary vessel system ofenergies.) Bony
Bi (local points are better), pain in the shoulder and back, promotes bone formation in children (especially the spine) and
aid healing of fractures, prevents bone degeneration especiafly in the elderly and women, for any bone disorders. See GV-
12. -HJ.

. BL-12 Wind Gate FengMe1:1

For wind type symptoms, any wind induced illness, internal or external. When people are very sensitive to the wind.
-PLN . .

Expels and prevents exterior wind; releases the exterior; stimulates the Lung dispersing function; regulates nutritive and
defensive qi. Cough, asthma due to EPior Lung disorder. - HJ

BL-13. Lung Corresponden~ Fei Shu

AEP:LU

Stimulates the Lung dispersing and descending function; regulates Lung qi;. regulates nutritive and defensive qi; tonifies
Lung qi; stops cough; clears heat. Lung disorders including. astluna, cough, chest pain, pulmonary tuberculosis, phlegm,
· etc. Treats excess and deficient conditions. ·- HJ

BL-14 Pericardium Correspondence Jue Yin Shu

-
AEP:PC
..
Regulates the Heart; (tonifies the !leart, expands and relaxes the chest.) Cardiac pain, focuses on excess conditions such .
as blood stagnation, Heart attack, pericarditis. - HJ .

Bkl5
·''
Heart Correspqnden~
..

XinShu
-
AEP: ijT
Don't ignore this point. It's nice if you've been doing co1Jllll3nd points and there is a change, but not enough. Then use
moxa alone on this point. If the Heart has been severely whacked, you can moxa and needle.• PLN ~·~

Calms the mind; clears he~t; stimulates the brain; it'IVigwates blood: nouri~hes the Heari. Palpitation, chest pain,
insonmia, anmesia, restlessness, epilepsy, shen disturbance, Heart yin deficiency, Heart heat, phlegm misting the mind.
Treats excess and deficient conditions. - HJ
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~ BL-16 Govemor Vessel CorrespondenCe Du Shu
,.- ·AEP of the Govemor vessel. - NRG

BL-17 · Diaphragm Correspondence GeShu

"
' Master Point ofBiood "

Great for blood: either not clotting or clotting too much. Use with SP-6. - PLN

Nourishes blood; invigorates blood; tonifies qi;: opens the chest; removes ~bstructions from the diaphragm; pacifies
· Stomach qi. Chronic hemorrhagic diseases, blood deficiency, vomiting, hiccough. Helps relieve diaphragm spasm and helps
descend qi. - HJ · ·

BL-18 Liver COrrespondence GanShu

AEP:LV

Benefits the Liver and Gallb.ladder; resolves damp-heat; moves stagnant qi; benefits the eyes; eliminates wind. Pain in
the hypochondriac region, jaundice, diZziness and headaclle. blurred vision, treats organic or functional disorders, LiVer qi
. stagnation. Liver invading Spleen: with SP-9, ST-36, BL-20, CV-6, ST-28. -HI .

BL-19 Gallbladder Correspondence Dan Shu

AEP:GB
"'

: li;;soJves damp-heat in the Llyer and Gallbladder.. Jaundice, bitter taste in the mouth, pain. in the.hypochondriac region,
Gallbladder qi deficiency (easily frightened or timidity), Gallbladder damp-heat - W
......

BL-20 Spleen <;orrespondence Pi Shu

AEP:SP
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach; resolves damp, influences blood. Abdominal distens~n, diarrhea, chronic hemorrhagic
diseases. Liver invading Spleen: with SP-9, ST~36, BL-18, CY-6, ST-28.. - W ~. . .

BL-21 Stomach Correspondence Wei Shu

AEP:St
Regulates and tonifies Stomach qi; resolves damp; pacifies the Stomach; relieves retention offood. (Regulates the center
and harmonizes the.St~mach.) .Stomachache, vomiting. - W
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BL~22 .. Thr~Heater Gorrespondence San JiaoShu

AEP:TB
Resolves dampness; opens the water passages; regulates the transformation offluids in the lower jiao; (regulates qi,
triple burner and water pathways; tonifies the Kidneys.) Abdominal distensjon, vomiting, diarrhea, edema. Similar to BL-
· 20, but does not affect blood, loose stool without qi deficiency. Focuses on the middle and lower jiao, whereas the
Pericardium addresses the upper. The Three Heater is the path of yuan qi and Water. - HJ
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..

BL-23 . Kidney Correspondence Shen Shu

AEP:KD
,.
Tonijies tire Kidneys (qi and yang) cznd nourishes Kidney essence (and yin); strengthens the lower back; nourishes blood;
benefits bones and marrow; resolves dampness; strengthens the Kidney function ofreception ofqi; benefits the ears.
Lumbar pain; enuresis, edema, seminal emission, impotence, irregular menstf\13tion, leukq~hea, tinnitus, deafuess. - HJ
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BL-24 Sea of Qi Correspondence . QiHaiShu
Strengihens the lower back; removes obstructions from the channel; regulates qi and blood. . Tonifies the lower jiao
(including the Spleen and Kidney). Chronic or acute lower back pain.. -HI"''.

BL-25
AEP:LI
Large Intestine Correspondence

_'_
DaChang Shu

Pr.omotes the junction ofthe Large Intestine, s1rengthens the lower back; re111oves obstructions from the channel.
Diarrhea, constipati9n. - HJ
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BL-26 First Gate Correspondence Guan Yuan Shu
[f you are working with an Official and just cannot get through the gate to that Official, this gate may be stuck. This point
opens the gate to the Officials and will also partially affect every other point in the body which has a gate-type function.
-PLN

Strengthens the lower·back; removes obstructions from the channel. Tonif!es .the lower jiao including the Spleen and
Kidney. Chronic or acute lower back pain. - EU
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BL-27 · Small Intestine Correspondence Xiao Chang Shu

'AEP: Sl

Promotes the junction ofthe Small Intestine; resolves. dampness: .clears heat; benefits urination. Abdominal pain,
.borborygmus, beriberi (B-vitamin "defjciency), cloudy urine, burning on urination, Heart fire directed to the Small. Intestine..

-·
-HJ

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~ BL-28 Bladder Correspondence Pang Quang Shu
. :. ' ...
~ AEP:BL

~ Regulates the Bladder; resolves dampness; clears heat; stops pain; opens the water passages in the lower jiao. Retention
of urine, infection ofthe urinary tract. Urine retention after childbirth with CV-4, SP-6, BL-32 electro-stimulation and pour
~ some water to psychologically trigger the sound of urination. If scared to go into labor and holding a baby in, use with Yin
Tang. -HJ
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BL-29 Middleofthe Spine Correspondence Zhong Lu Shu
Good for back pain for women 4t labor. - PL_N
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BL-30 White Ring Correspondence Bai Huan Shu
White ring is the anal sphincter. Use for local anal sphincter problems. - PLN
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BL-~ 1 Upper Bone Hole Shang Liao
Any of the sacral points can be used in diseases ofatrophy, weakness, degeneration disorders. Extremely useful in .low back
~ pain and lumbago. They are not to be used early on in treatments. You get on with the balancing first and then add them
in. Moxa, up to the maximum. Used locally for backache, labor, etc. - PLN
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1~ BL-32 Second Bone Hole Ci Liao
Nourishes the. Kidneys: regulates the lower jiao: (quickens the blood; regulates menses.) Irregular menstruation,
leJ.!~orrhea, Pll.in in the lumbo-sacral region. Treats reproductive and urinary conditions. This is the most effective of the Ba
,~ . Liao: With BL-33 to reduce pain with childbirth.and promotes ccintractions: with GB-2i, LV-3, SP-6, mixed wave 100/10
.ele(;tro-stimulation froiriBL-32to LI-4 'bilaterally. - HJ

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IBL-33 Central Bone Hole ZhongLiao. I.·.

IBL-34 Lower Bone Hole Xia Liao I

BL-35 Meeting of Yang ijt~,iYang..

Meeting place ofthe predominantly yang vessels. You can use five to fifteen moxa cones on this point. It can lift the yang ~
energy of a person's mind, spirit, and body. Especially useful in people who have been wasting from of a disease with
paralysis and weakness. It helps with motivation, movement, force, power, or whenever any of these are threatened. Also -.
used locally for coccyx type problems. - PLN

The numbering of outer Bladder line points is consistent with the Five-Element tradition. For referenee the numbers used in
TCM are listed below:

TCM Five-Element
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BL-41 FuFen BL-36
BL-42 PoHu BL-37
BL-43 Gao Huang Shu BL-38
BL-44 Shen Tang BL-39
BL-45 YiXI BL-40
BL-46 GeGuan BL-41
BL-47
BL-48
BL-49
Hun Men
Yang Gang
YiShe
BL-42
BL-43
BL-44 -
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BL-50 Wei Cang BL-45
BL-51 Huang Men BL-46
BL-52 ZhiS~i BL-47
BL-53 BaoHuang BL-48
BL-54. ZhiBian BL-49
BL-36
BL-37
BL-38
BL-39
BL-40
ChengFu
Yin' Men
FuXi
Wei Yang
Wei Zhong
BL-50
BL-51
BL-52
BL-53
BL-54
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The outer Bladder line (III-36 to III-50) can be used on any CF for their spiritual connotations and are used perhaps more
frequently than chest points. - NRG

BL-36 Near Division Fu Feq

Influences the upperjiao. Useful for intercostal neuralgia, stiflhess in the upp~~ back and neck; a feeling tltat other people .
are a pain in the neck. Good with asthma and bronchitis. Gives support to the patient suffering from long term chronic
illness. Good if the Triple Burner is out of balance, especially in the upper jiao. - PLN
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Opens a new vista, spirit revival. Use when its~rns as if the person· is trapped. Forthose who can't get in touch with their
spirit, especially for those who are trying andJ~ing but remain unconnected •. Ifthis door is closed the patient is closed off
from themselves or trapped within and can't get16ut. The patient may be trying to get in contact with spirit but can't- they
may go on quests but can't find what they're looking for, or they can't take it in because the door is closed. Unfulfilled
spiritual quests or quests for success, power, m<ilney, sex, prestige which leaves the patient unsatisfied. Allows access.to
deepest levels Within, the innermost spirit. Thi~ is the door to -its home, to where it lives. - NRG ·
. . , . I , _;·: . .

This point has very much tp do with treatment Of the spirit of the Metai.Elem~nt. Door to reach the soul of the person.
Where a person is trapped. A chance to reachtpe essence,,beauty, andjoy of.a person, Total change ofthoughts and
emotions. Negativity to. freedom. Think ofpr~eious gemstones, gold, .t,he alc.hemist's dream of turning metal to gold,, the .
heavenly quality of existence. The refuting, thelgetting to the essence ofthe real spirit, the essence ofthe person. One of the
strongest spirit points which reinforces the spiri~squl and opens the eyes when the patient has given up. It can be used early
on in treatment A lot ofpel9ple will have•the spirit there, b!lt it is weak and emaciated. The patient may be tcying hard to
get in touch with the God within, they might go: on spiritual quests and meditations. Opening the door allows someone to
have contact with the ·world'of essence when th~y have shut off from a deeper level, so the spirit. can really breathe. Spiritual
revival for the person who has closed their mirid or lost their spirit due to conditions of abuse or unbearable disaster. When
there. is nothing wrong with the person but they! still can't breathe. For paralysis ofthe mind, unwilling to participate in the
reciprocity of life (air, Lungs, Metal Element constitutional types). It is goodfor people who are <l.epressed, lacking
inspiration, giving spir.itu!ll rev:i~ thus opening up n.ew vistas. This point .is used if KD-24 and CV-1 have no effect. Use of
~ inoxa brings warmth
d&ectly to the spirit. Wi~ BL-44, can be used to enhanee the quality ofthe Officials. Helps reinforce
the fatherly spirit, a gate that when.op~tred alto~ the spirit to flow out - PLN · ·' · · ·
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Goes-directly to the vitals, unequaled by any other point for.enrichment of vitality, for someone who is totally depleted in
body~ mind, or spirit Increases energy in aUQ~cials on all lew~. when the spirit is 'Weak, faltering, and depleted..
Enriches the.whole persor.. brings warmth deep~y into the interior, a potent spirit point and can getthe most moxa (7 to 50
moxa's), can use' repeatedly on an ongoingbasi!l for continual enrichment, chronic fatigue or debilitation; fibromyalgia, .
chronic illness, anemia, when:
the patient
.
is wasned
. !"•
or burnt ' out, excess blood loss, pale or cold 6n any
.
level. - NRG -
:
Has more general use than any other outer Bladder line point and is the most used of these points. Very important. Brings
joy and happiness. Brings a tremendous fres.h surge of vital clear energy to body, mind, and spirit directly a~ing the
.~ qualitY·ofthe patient's qL Begin with seven moxa cones on each side and build up, doing the point every other treatment.
Sometimes· this is c8lled the chtohic llln:ess point. does to the vitals, physicaland mental. It enriches the vitality of the
body, mind and spirit:. It enriches weakness of blood, anaemia, bad circulation - helps with any blood abnormalities; Best
of
point for effecting the quality and quantity blood, Scanty menstruation, severe· anemia (many moxas), general fatigue and . ·
weariness, afflictions ofspeech. Very deep'revi\lal of the fife of life- use lost of moxa on this point when the Fire needs
nourishment of a very deep level. Use when the, patient is very cold, lacks warmth in body mind or spirit. Good for patients
with cold hands and feet. Good for depression, negativity, sexual unhappiness or inhibition. We can use more moxa cones
here than any other point and may repeat them iiS much as six times in twelve treatments. With HIV, etc, it builds up and is
an absolute must. - PLN ·
/E!Ii>,
Tonifies qi; strengthens ·deficiency; nourishes· Jssence; nourishes Lung yin; stops cough and ia/ms asthma. Chronic
~ cough; asthma; pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic disotders (which often affect 'the Kidneys). - HJ ..

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BL-3? -· Spirit Hall .Shen Tang
Commonly used with lll-37. For a restless or unsettled spirit, when it can'tfind its way to the inner residence:"What do I
do?" "Where's home?" Within this hall is warmth; security, comfort, peace, sbrenity and the space to expand ll!ld move.
When the spirit can get into the building but unable to find the right room. - ~G
. !.
When the spirit is lost:, confused, or no longerin'control. Hall of the spirit, reSidence of the Emperorshen. It is a place of
the very essence, it is the center, the throne room;-''A huge meeting place, a ~d place to go to in the palace of God,
Whereas Ill-37 opened a door upon t® surface, this point actually opens up the hall of the king and spirit so that it can flow
out. Accesses the pathway of the spirit. It motivates;the spirit tO move from o~e room' to another, to' freely go from one
pia~. to ~o~her:' Once res~rrected the spirit has .wtrav~l ~omewhere. _After eftreme shoe~ a broken_ heart,· chronic and · ···_ '
debihtatmg Jlfuess, for stram·on the Heart, emotional cnsiS; heartbreak, bereav,ement, cardl8.C arrest The Supreme
Controller'is so full of pity that he can't take controVhas lost his Wlir;' or is wejlk. The person feels resigned, doesn't know
what to doi Ifthere is a lack of will or no desire to liqe; this point restores the ~pirit. You eould go to the Spirit Hall even if
the person is not depleted, to-el(perience a feeling of richness, similar to CV-&:J Primary action is on ll spiritual level.
-~ ' .

BL-40 WailofGrief YiXi

When ~ne can't cope with loss, pain-or: grief;· wlien overburdened With ~otiQ.~al pairithat haS tom them from spirit,
_expressmg inappropriate grief When grief is unstOppable, imi'illentmg, or ongoing, Or also-for an mability to gi"iew, not
expressing appropriate grief. This supports the spirit and li:eep~ a corinection_:during griet: - NRG ·- · ·

For mental pain and grief- a cry of anguish. For the person who is breaking under the weight of physical or mental pain or
grief When they have reached their limit- it's too much for them. This point! calms everything down. Use for people who
are hanging on to internal pain. For the person who cannot deal with the pain;of griet: acute pains, spasm in the back,
particularly in the loins. Similar to a window, to release the depth of pain on ~y CF. The diaphragm holds emotion. This
is the outer AEP of the diaphragm. .Trea~ -~'Aggressive Energy" that is affectiqg the d!!tphragm. - PLN

BL-41 .Diaphragm Bord~. -· i. GeGuan

For difficulty with breathing digeiition, ~peci~lly wii~ liss~ted with mJtal proM~: For h~iis iler#ia, spaSm,
or
shock, fear of cold or dark. Pain in the abdomen.calis~gJiiDdity;~ inab~i~ t~ '~~afh. hyperventilatioti, 1Jbd9minat pain
related to the diaphragm. ReSponds well to moxa ifthe paiieil(is cold in the u,pper or lower jiao. - Pl,N ·

BL-42 : Spiritual Soul Gate · ; H!lll Men

. Gate to· the.eterna~- pure soul ofthe splrl~ the p·~:~.f~s that ~~t-be ro~pte# ~~ ~ied by e~ or p~llut~n. "Why ~ I ,
here?" When spirit energies .are misdirected; there is· a misideJi~ification of selfwith one's roles. Gives access to one's .-: _.
higher purpose and divine plan. When off track; one may use one~s charisma jar spirit energies to-manipulate others.
-NRG
. . . . . i' :. .
the spirit. It goes as deep as one can go. For people who are.crumbling from )vithin. Often gives the result of the
combination ofiii-37 and III-39 plus a bit more. Be cautious as it is so poten~ Associated with the Liver it is a general
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Sometimes .only the door opens; but the gate. doesn't. The same connotations !li! III~J?, fur getting to the ,core of the spirit of .·

point for cleansing of the Liver on the bru.,ty, mind,. or spirit level _Great.pointfox: alcoholics,. drug.addicts, and helps wean a
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person off medication. Very often you-see a chliOtic state of the Liver Officia~ with no plans, can~t see tomorrow and. no .
care for what is going to happen. The person can be confused, "spaced ·ouf' Where there is hopelessness and depression. It
takes away a lot of stress and anxiety. - PLN ·
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~ BL-43 Yang Net Yang Gang

_ For Oalibladder symptoms, associated with th~mel)tal and spirit level of the Gallbladder Official. This point is concerned
1- with purity ofthe mind. Migraine, distress of'~he abdome,n, flatulence, Gallbladder symptoms with no positive physieat test
~ reSUlts. - PLN ' .

'· ~ .
'·'

~BL-44. Thought Dwelling YiShe

_,.._ Revitalizes the flow and movement ofthe min~ for worry, endless obsessions, stagnancy, mind racing; unanchored or
~ unceritlired mind. Give~ ,peace and a ·place for the mind to be at rest. Often yvith IU-45 to study for exams. - NRG ·

~ 1-l!IS more effect on th~ mind than on the spirit or body. Used for mental disorder, stagnation, mental weakness or sickness
of mind. It is good to clear out garbage and fil~h from the mind. Used in people who are depressives and frustrated to
~ revitalize mental movement and distribution. Fpr mental obsessions. This point lies opposite the AEP of the Spleen (the
seat of the intellect). It is helpful if a person is dgid, stubborn, obsessed, obstinate, not open or receptive, or they are too
~ easily moved or swayed. Soften up rigidity by moxa and tonification. Earth may be boggy and swamped, the person may
be drowning in their thoughts. A good point to revitalize Earth energy. Re-connection with the Earth, mental obsession
~~a-nd__in_d~ig~e-st_io_n~,_n_o_e_n_er~gy~,an __~·--------------------------------------------------~
-_P_LN
__o_re_x_m_.__

r~ BL-45 Stomach Granary WeiCang

When one can't get access to one's inner harvest or when one can't hold it once they get it. A big silo, a reservoir of grains
which has to be filled -provides access here to nourish ourselves and to be able to benefit from this nourishment within.
Affucts the assimilation of ideas, processing of thoughts, for a patient whose ideas and concepts are hll.l"d to swallow, gives
greater access to memory. Used to nourish the mind, body and spirit. - NRG

Use with Earth CF's. For people undernouriShed in mind and spirit, this point is like a reservoir. For people who can never
reap a harvest. Moxa and needle then back to ciommand points in Earth. For mental and physical ingestion of food,
assimilation of ideas and thoughts. When thoughts and emotions are not being processed, the person can't really take them
in. To digest with the mind as well as the Stomach. Helpful if a person has trouble eating, ifthey vomit after eating or feel
that food is stuck in the digestive tract. Also, disorganization, bloating on an emotional level or rambling verbal spluttering.
-PLN .
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BL46..(· , Diaphragm Gate of Vitality Huang Men
A gate ofV¥ility ~d ~ony ofthe th~jja({~iithe '6odyd,nind, iPiril. ~lowth~ Vlt~ljty to-flow f9,atlar:~.. wh~ ~Is
gate iS closed: someone iS doing all the rightthirigs but can't seem 'tO be revitalized, one iS not benefitting froni their effOrts;
there iS no progress.. When the gate iS open Warmth and vitality flow to all cells -of body, evenly· and· oompletely. For vit~l·ity
to keep coming. Lateral to the AEP of VI which is about harmonizing and the equal diStribution ofheat. . -.
-NRG

The diaphragm iS seen as something moving, that separates the mind and spirit. If the gate is wide opct~ then ~ person will
bum up all their vitality, when it is closed jt affects the vital.q~ the vitality of the body, mind and spirit. A gate of vital
energy where people are tired, lethargic, have no energy or appetite, it opens !IP the gate and releases vitality, allows more
energy to go through to the level where it is needed. The gates of the body need to open and close appropriately. A good
point in maintenance, if a person starts to fall irito resignation, it also strengthens the essence of the spirit. ·If the gate is
never closed then the person will bum up all their vitality. This point has a way of strengthening the spirit which makes it a
·useful point to work with if a person starts to fall .into resignation.. Useful sometimes with Fire CF's who describe a-·block in
the middle jiao. The outer AEP for the Th{ee Heater -·f!lr stagruUion• jn the sgjrjt~J~~P.~l pf the Th~ ij~t~. reinfQ_r~.
the power. for ~foniuit1on on a_'deeper ievel ~ ~~n tlt~ pat,~t _is eoi~.. riiDd, l}R~le to ~~unie:at~. mentallY;-or ~b~ .;.
there iS exces.sive heat. explodiiig quickly; the mirid is. too ~eat~ and ta~(co~tJ:o1. ·. IfliSihg _wi~ 11 .Fire cr. use this pQmt .
' when probletns are iri the Hearfbr breast. Infliiliurult'ion of the breast, pain jUst lieli>w the Heart; gas and flatulence, hiatus
hernia, Stomach spasm. ,- PLN

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·.L-47 Ambition Room Zhi Shi .
r.L., Motivation, reserves; determination, endurance, to fmd the Wi.U and enthu8iasni to carry on. If someone is not excited by .
anything, there is no witr or ambition. "What'~.:the use?" ''l doil't know," • Wh~n ·one has lost one's innocent exCitement of
r.L., childhood. When the world is not theif oyst~rt-,"llitige of Water in the corite¥1 ofil deep store of ancestraf energy. • NRO

r.l, The outer AEP of the Kidneys .. Good f'or Water imbalances due to fear or anxiety on a mental level. Gets directly to the
. _.. will. The Kidneys control the qi we are born with, thus a goc)d point forsoriie<>ne with a·\Yeak hold on life (weak-willed),
;-.when there's no energy to give them the drive, finding excuses and suppressing the Will. -Qveryone should have ambitions,

~ ::!:::t~~!;h:n~:1~~~ez~!*::-~r~~ ~:.~:~d~~~r!:~~ to:~~~f~~r:f:O~t!~·::!'::d·

.-1 ~vitalizes de~ermination, will and ambition;.for ~oniticat!on~nl~. R:et>CQd_uction and~ation oflifu, ~r aU gen~tal ·.·
~ dtseases, to g1ve strength to the sexual functton, tfthere ts pam 1n.the gemtal area or pam and soreness m the vagma or
r.1., penis;· If the Kidney area is rigid or· painful, urinary problems brought on by te~~t, bed-wetting in children. In relationships,
the hidden tears can-be brought to the·surfilce.by this point • PLN
~- .·. '

This is a key point for hm:monizing the quality ofthe function of human will In·an act of introspection, one's shen may'be
t-l channeled via the will into their jing, or, they may expend their reSources (jing) striving for worldly accomplishments.
AcCOrding.~ Chu Xi, 'The Will (zhi) lieS in the ~eepestl'ece$s~ oftij~,mind (xin) and therefore the doctors say the will
,.L (zhi) belOngs to the Kidneys." The 34th difficult' issue ofthe Nanjmg ietls us that the "Kidneys store the jing and the zh~"
_. and that the zhi is the spirit (shen) which has been translated as "Ambition Room" and'"Room of Will." Bladder 52 also has
,-_ the alternative name jinggong or "Palace of Essence." That the same acupuncture ·point may be used to simultaneously treat
_I the jing an~ zld points out the intimate relationship between these two en~. The a11.thentic (~en) Heart-ittmd is lost iit
,-_.the individual's inevitable tall from original nature (de). The meniory (zhi) of this true nature is stored injing as \1 mandate
~from heaven, It is in directing the mind down into thejing, the.~epths ofsel( via the zhi (~g th~ will), that the ~ost" :
individ~ may red,jscover Heaven's commands and return to ~ringing his or h!'f ~-mind back into the world fully
~ ~li. . !11.ence. with dC$tinY (mmg) fulfi.n~ one·inaY ~ecoine a channel for the creatiw flow omiid; the_ very source or
·.c. ressed.d.
1e an vita tty. · · ·
rel
•

IU.-52, canhannonize the: relationship between Kidney jing, Heart .shen, and the human Will (zhi). With the careful direCtion
of the practitioner, this point may serve to soften an overly hard will and protect a depletedjing or strengthen the will to
r-l focus the sben.upon unused potential.. *For a more detailed disCU$sion ofBL-52, see The Role ofHuman Will (Zhi) ant;!. the
t-l Spirit of Bladder 52 (ZhiShi), by Lonny Jarrett, American Journal of Acupuncture, Vo~. 20, No. 4, 1992: - U

t-l Tonifies Kit1ney e$s.e"": strer;rgthe_ns t~e back. Seminal ~is$.ion, impotence, pain an4 rigidio/ of the, back. Address
!motional and spiritual aspects. - W .. . . .

L-48 ·. . Womb and Heart D~phragm .sao Huang

r-l :£his is when the Heart and worn~ h~Y!i- becQme separated, they are not ~~ing closely together. The pure love ofth~ Heart
is neede.d allow me.·
to pers~·tO ooticei~. ·.often this liJlk is broken at.tef thei'e has beeilan abqrtion,
misCarriage~ infimtity.
1
, - ~Heart is.-~ much ili~lved Wi~ ~nceptiori.; it_b~lp~unlte and bring tho~e areas of"the ~e\O<metbei: In~ i:ilse of
~ ~=:iJ~~e::n:r·:~o;:rt:J,t:il~':~~~ffi~~oomrp::i!~~~~i::~~~-:::~ ~'fX:: self
~ ·:::~ ~~th~l:~~~=~.~~atstci~(:~~t:w~e:~'::!e:;~:~::t~~:~ ~:r!!:r~!~;:ntat
frigidity, infertility, when bad periods iire linked'partic:Ularly with emotioruil ptoblems. ~PLN ·· · · ·

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Zhi.B_ian~~-
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. BV•SO · ·: ReCeive and Support - Cheng· Fu. 1 ,.._,

off
Gives muscular rcs~s of eriergy to springJorWli~d. to ccime the starting block, t0 move out, to push through resiStan~.
Supports the ambition to drive forward - when lacking, th<:re is wilting and drooping, like a plant with not enough or too
much water. - NRG

Has us~ for affiictions of the but~ - sciatica, etc. Deep pathways join here. - PLN
Stre;,gth~ns the lower baCk. an¢ accelerates qiflow\ ·Disorders of the posterior aSpect of the hip and.thigh. -Hi

BL-51 Prosperous Gate ·· Yin tv{en

Removes obstructions from the meridian; (st;engthens the lower back; regul~tes circulation ofqi and blood i~ the legs).
-HI

IBL-52 .. · Floating Reserve· . r ..

FuXr .. 1·

BL-53 Equilib{ium Yang WeiYimg

Lower Unithig; -m· ·· ..

Opens the .ter pds$ii~ei in th~ san j(tzQ; stimiilat~s ihe iransformtltio~ and ixctetk)n ofjlutds in. the lower)tao: ~nefits

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the Bladder; (promotes urination; relieves pain.) Uriniuy retention, edema. Clears toxins from the blOOd level via the
yang ming: food poisoning, ~th PC-3. -HJ ..

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BL-54
He Sea Earth
·;!Equilibrium Middle
Ruler:. Back .· Lower Uniting: BL
·. . ~eiZhong

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Gives the ability to expand and .contraet (like· the Bladder), helps· one to find one's c:enter~when not ~~tained, overtJ.oWing
(eg, emotions). or when too tight and constricted. Also for someone who vacillates between extremes. Qualities ofEarth,
security imd balance to Water. Peacefully int~ the whole person - internal.imd external ( for example. ..I'm okay by
myielfbut afraid socially"), l~ft and right.. body,; i$d, ~d spirit W~ter can ~ any s~ape.. - NRG
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of
Tremendo.us ~zdancer fluids. This is l;Wth ~Water for'unconfrc>lled'Watel:, ~0 ~ntaiit.cltqpplness a:nd to' mi;iintain .
stability. Q).nsid~ tik any ~ctiOn ofW~. fluid ~etabolism, or ~tiCienp)i of.~l~ dilect acti?n .(Hi renid.
itctiyit~; ' '· . ·
can ~59rb t~xc:essi'!le ·~~ ~,. ·J;>irect e~ Qf~.back as a whole Qil¢ Q_f1iO);,eX9fillent afte~pst~,.thii: ~ipulation.
Can either.ltCe rigidity iil spine(~) or tight¢n ·!lp (kinifY). Every kmd ot"skin disotaer, urinary·troubles, night sweats ,...,
accompanied by. ~idefabtC ~- Dianboea with blood. bleeding t1'¢1orrhoid5, .bemiplegia, shivering'; m:thri~c · .
conditions of the ~C:Qee, neivouSn~ (Kjd.Jiey we&lmes~)•. swoll,en gut, IUinbagO, stitfn~ qose blc:Cds~.pams in.the feet; may· ,...,
eye clisorders. Goo<l fur·the blood, .sciatica.· ~c Ja1ees~ SWQIJen teet, nervo!Jsness, shi~g, (ir loss· ofllead hair, - f~N

Clears heat: resolves damp; relaxes the sinews; removes obstructions from the cha1111el: cools blood. Frequently used for
back.p!lin, abdominal pain, vbmiting and diarrh~typhriid fever, skin diseases suQh as eczema and urticaria (lise bleeding.
technique apd CQgtbine with U-4, Ll-ll, SP-10,;GV·l4, Bai Cl!png W9)· ·.I:U _ -
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Brings balance and tranquility. Not commollly used, a iniddle place· for balanee of yin· and yang. When energy is going
~ outward too fast (eg, mania) brings it b~ck jna_nd calms. • NRG

~ Rheumatism. pain in loins and abdomen, heavine5s, muscular spasm in knee.and calf, menorrhagia, leukorrhea • PLN
~

~ BL-56 Supporting Muscles ChengJin

~ Combining strength and fluidity, to be upright mobile, controlled, fluid and still grounded and supported. Agility of the
~ body, m:ind, spirit. Streflgthensmuscfes, siffiilar to HI-57. • NRG · ·

Brings strength and sup.port to the muscles themselves .. Remember the musculature allows us to be mohile and fluid. Also
A1ll!>
supports the mind allowing it to be structured, strong and free moving. Brings strength where there was weakness and lack
~ of control. Can also reinforce structure and can be used on a physical level. Pain and heaviness in foot and calf, muscular
cramps, all types ofhemorrhoids. - PLN
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BL-.57 Supporting Mountain Cheng Shan
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Brings the potency of mountain· strength, stability, and solidity withstanding. • NRG

Swollen and bleeding hemorrhoids, feeling of heat in the Helirt, lumbago, major point for muscular cramps. - PLN

Brings ordet and brings together scattered colllponents, such as. thoughts and feelings. Or disperses .constricted fear. Brings
harmony to Water, body, mind and spirit so that the. patient is not oyer- or un!ler-doing, only using the appropriate amount
of reserves for the task at hand~ For a. WaterCF a millor disturbance can became a major catastrophe, the slightest change ·
may· be viewed way out or'pro!JOrtion. Good for· perpetual over-alarm. ~ NRG ·

Very powerful point. About well-being, a deeper level of cleansing- particularly on the mental level. IncreaseS vitality,
strengthens the body and mind; increases the clarity oUhe Water Elem~rit, makes things brighter, cieansing on a mental
level. Intluenees the parathyroids: Has· a direct connection with the antiS and can treat hemorrhoids of all types. Weakness
of the legs, lumbago, cystitis, irritable Bladder, irritation in general, dizziness and vertigo, sciatica. - PLN

Removes obstructions from the channel; strengthens the Kidneys. Lower backache and sciatica with leg weakness. - HJ
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$L-S9 · .... .,
Foot Bone Yang· .. · Fu Yang·
··Xi Cleft of the Yang Qiao Mai
..
Cleaning the Water, el.imination oftoxins on all levels. Like X-4 for a Water.CF. -NRG

Yang Correction. Removes obstructions from the Bladder channe~ clears wind and heat. Useful for elimination of toxins
from body, mind. Useful addition to any point combination directed towards clearing or dealing with excess. Good in .
combination with BL-1. Used in lite clearing out process (LI-4 and BL-59 are classic for detoxification on any CF for food
Poisoning, etc.) Clears out, unclog$ impurities. For foul perspiration and urine, rheumatism of the ankle, heaviness and pain
.in head, inability to raise a,rms ~d legs. - PLN . ,. ..

Removes obstiuctionfromliie channel, mvigorates ihe Yang giao Mai, ~trengdi~ns ~~· baclc a(ld leg muscles... Lo~ .. ... .
backache and pain. For somnolence use stimulating technique; for insomnia use reduciitg method and combine with KD-8.
-lU ; .. ·;

Jing River · Fire

Water needs to be Warm enOugh to move, distrib~ and ~ fteely. for rlgi4~. coldness of body, Jllind. spirit .When
water is frozen or cold there is no joy or warmth in lim.
When Oiie is s0 frealCed out with fear there can no be no joy,
laughter, or fun. "Lauihter is like~. it clearu,; tJle spirit" When,a wall_ ()f.i~.n~ melting. - NRG .·

The KunLun lllQ~ are sacred ~un• ~ Chjnese mythology, .1be 01!0 Dt; Jing.speaks oftl:_te spirit oflife as a
quality embodied in Water, wben lisilig th~ pointy® .life tOuching that _i)Cl'SQQ~s sp!fi~ .~nec:;ting the ~Ji. with the
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essence, with Fire, tapping into an alchemic:illproceS5 ·oftiansfutniatioil. 'A big;issue furWiiter CF's is-coldwater. For
exceptional cold, moxa this J~Qint al()Qg_ with KD-2 w break the ice. Use w get warmth into Water, only use after
-·-
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ascertaining through moxa that heat is beneficial. If the patient is bogged down and water logged, swamped, take them to
the mountaiil and sit quietly. A mountain is the habitat of the Gods - this ·point deals with the spiritual essence of secretion
ofW.. These are mountains.on..the. Olinese boarder. surrounding a vermilion. lake - w climb them. was w ensure .....
immortality; Don'ts~ Fire when there is adefi~cy qfWaier; ~ c:m.t . ~ ~•. P.ain. dzying up_Qfintemal · •.··
lluids. Ifthere is excess·Fire fi"ozi:n up inWaier -paralysis, inability tO tuin iiCck, violent headaches, painful hemorrhoids, ,
constipatio~.Qljguria. nil in all a. cold indiyidual. ~This pQint will have !l direct~ oo the spine. esPecially rigid spines. ··
AlSo very good fbr. ~ ofl!lffib~.:.~ ~.an~ ~Prains·. Stirnll.!~ .~pity~ and teste!!. The bntin is the.
"sea o~e .IIUI:I!Ow":~ it ill pot.sUrprising;tllCn ~this~~ lt!IS ave(y dit~~(cffc<:t on tlie;spirit'~d mCntatJevel of a .
person.. We ire.~gto,theesse~J~ thef.~'in the Water. the.poWe£\Yithln theW~ Elerlient. Water· can: be ··
"unfi"oienn so that it can be moved hi the horrti~:~em, jil the lymph. secre~i9ns. bloo'd, synQvw-lluid, gives the Officials
the assurance that the reserve can now be reached. - PLN ·
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&pels wind, lnv.(gorates bldOd, removes obstrri#io~if.Qm the);h!zi!IJ,/, relea~ ihe'' s;n~s. clears heqt, strengthe~ the
Kl).:J. acute
-HI .... il . b~
back. Chronic . , . . !l.ciatiai, ~
. .· . tfilct
. . infectiOns-chronic
.. cases . due wKidney
are often . qi.de&ciency,
. use.
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BL-61 Servant's Aide Pu Can
r6 When needing a little assistance, support, andencouragemen~ when feeling ~olated and alone. To know that someone's
there, like a servant, "Shall we go for a walk, §ir?". • NRG
.... ·~~- ; .

re-
More for mental level, emotion of fearfulness itselt: Not aS powerful as BL-62 or BL-63. The servant reporting to the
~ master, "Anything I can do to help you?" For all problems in the lower extremities -paralysis, knee, ankle pain, spasm in
cal~ knee can't be raised. Fainting attacks, madn~s... Altematename, "Quieting ofEvil" ~PLN
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- BL-62 Extended Meridian Shen Mai

- Master: Yang Qiao Mai

Will have a balancing effuct on all aspects of the yang energy. Use for reinforcing other points. Coupled point for the Dti .
~ mo; helpful in spine diseases. Has a direct effect on endocrine glands; epilepsy, sensation ofelectrjfication or exce5sive
energy on skin, occipital neuralgia, spinal.·trouble. Used together with KD-6 for physical level problems. Both have links to
~ the 8 extra meridians. G!lQd with BL-64.on a,tense spine. - PLN ....
_.:
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Removes obstructions from the chan~/: re.laxes the sinews; opens the Yang Qiao Mai: strengthens the muscles.
~ Backache and leg pain with weakness, especially chronic (with SI-3), wei syndrome, sequella of wind-stroke, insomnia or
somnolence (with KD-6). • HJ

A gate of entry into the Kingdom, into abundance, a gate that the Emperor controls - the gate has to be opened or closed
·appropriately. -.NRG ·

Precious door for the distn"bution of resources, treasury of energy. Opens the portals. This point is not used often enough-
.Golden Door, the door which the Emperor controls. This point is a gate, make sure it is needed. Used when Water is
sluggish, stagnant or torrential. Fear produces stillness or movement. You can open or close the door ·oil it for lack of ·
secretions -to get the Bladder to hold water. tinnitus (sounds of water), deafuess, swellings, fear of drowning. headache,.
conwlsions in children. This point is very powerful but not often .very stable. Can give big quality changes. - PLN

wind alifl cleqrs heat: soothes the sinews: opens the portals and q~iets the spirit.) Con~i~ns (children's high
(addresses wind). -IU ·

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BfA4 Capital Bone JingGu
:Yuan Source

Used to reinforce, support and ground Water. - NRG

: Citadel of Bone. Will do whatever is appropriate, cahn or induce movement Generalized stiflhess, lack of secretions
leading ~-stiff neck, furdcoiris, lumbago, pneumonia, dyspnea, no desire for food or drink,.dimriess of vision, cataracts,
inner canthus becomes red and dry due to lack of secretions; stabilizes the nervous system, calms fright. First aid for wasp
· or bee sting on tongue or.throat. - PLN -
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Shu Stream Wood . ·Sedation

Enhances the healing ofbones·, benefits the whole skeletal system. Bones supp0rt our structure and hold the integrity of the
body, mind, spirit Also for non-physical breaks or traumas, spirit breaks. The Water Element controls bones, it needs
vitality and strength- biings qualities of Wood to Water, to follow through with plans, etc. - NRG ·

Major connections between Water and bones. Water is a source of energies that promote·the growth ofstructure. Wood;' ·
this is where bones receive essence, vitality, sti-en:gth, this point can help the broken bone heal. Wood has ·an effect on
Water by absorbing water- Water does not transform to Wood and instead accumulates- inability to urinate, edema, intense
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fear and dislike of cold or Winds. Or Water gets sucked up by Wood, brittle bones, dry skin, diarrhea, neck rigid. Sciatica,
hemorrhoids, cystitis, irritations in small or Large Intestine. (Note: this last category can be either yin or yang caused.)
Seizures, mania, insanity; hysteria; convulsions, disorientation, dizziness; blurred vision; mental illness. First aid point for
fractures (bones :will healS to 10 days taster u8ing this poirit}, poisoning (burning in mouth and throat), burns, sunburn,
scalds,. insect bites, cystitis.. - PLN · .

Horary

Shakes up the Water, clears up obstructions, makes sure there is not too much or too little water. Clears the path for Water,
brings the patient beyond the fear or terror; when up against a barrier (valley). Use when one. is stiff with fear, fear of the
unknown, this gets the[ll through to the next stage, brings clarity. • NRG

Shakes up the Water Element or sorts it all out- gives the patient a jolt. One of the main valleys man m!lst travel through on
the path of the Dao. When the person is stiff with fear, joints still. When there is fear of the unknown. Useful for reaching
deeper levels. Can be a very powerful point to .increase moVc:ment in Water, Passing through the valley, one is following the
way of the Water, Taoism. Needling this point clarifies the Water, establishes a natural flow for the Water Element, clears
obstructions, fears about the future, stagnation in the flow of water. Dreams offalling, dreams of water, fear of drowning,
dreams of something falling on you, blurred vision (path not clear), mental illness. Symptoms that are unaffected by food or
drink, headache, rhinorrhea, fullness in chest, dyspnea. - PLN

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To connect child to its mother.. When one has. reached the end ofthe line, reached their limit of endurance, when ready to
throw in the toWel and gitie up, any exertion draWS on the Water. - NRG .

The mother of Water within Water- ifthe mother is unbalanced, or there is alack of stability within the mother, (Metal as
, mother), there will always be a degree· of chaos. Our bodies are almost entirely water, this water is fluid ofthe body and':
mind, and is primarily controlled by the Bladder. Water is almost always out of balance. The distribution system of the ·
Bladder is connected with every aspect ofthe!person and all the•organ systems. Al. this Tonification·point, we can energize
the Water Element, show it a stability of knowing itself, and connect with the'clarity of Metal. Symptoms which might
indicate an imbalance: over-saturation:Or'a deficiency of internal secretions artd'blood, fear, anxiety, depressions. Affects
hormones in general, every aspect of the endocrine System, but especially the 'ovaries; lymphatics, synovial fluids, etc; pain
in the eyes, blocked nose, intercostal neunilgiil; fevers without perspiration, pam in the spinal column, stiflhess, inability to
·bend, be flexible, backaches and·lumbago, lirination difficulties. When the patient has reached his· limit of endurance- they
are ready to give·up- the head· gets very heavy, the head will droop.· Commonly used. Give a kick. Physical level and
general stimulant. - PLN

(Regulates yin and yang.) Malposition ofthe fetus -use moxa stick during 7Yz to 8 months, but before the baby is in the
pelvic cavity. and not too early or the baby can turn back. MoXIl once per day for a few days until the baby moves: Good to ··
consult With. ultrasound. - HJ
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Bubbling up from Earth, where qi enters this meridian, this is·tbe purest nat~ water there is. A clean. ~ffervesc.ent. vital
spring and reservoir bubbling forth life-force and po~.· Cleanses, clew-s ou.t stagnation, gives. re~irth and regeneration.
-NRG .

The ..fountain ofJife. There is n9thing better: than. this ·tO: Ill~~ stagnating poolsi·ancl dirty sJ~,~ggish s~. [t comes ·
bubbiing.up from the.~ full ~fiife force. miherars.~and yitality~power, as:lo.ng Dthe spring is bubbling. you have.qi from
·the source. The sprmg is the source, .withoQt .this connection th~ .is no seris~-$timulatmg.another point-:nothing can .come ·
forth.when the sour.c.e is ~t off.. Th~.re- to 'tb~·Purest..cl~t, heal(fi giviilg Jluict not only gOQd for 'drinking but .for ·
relieshing the mind and spirit Qeanses1 revim.lizes and ,brings youthfulness ~·effeJ:vescen~; Sometim!i!S ~-need. to tap
into this $J)ring tQ. flush. o.ut some.ofthe stagnant.·~uid. If.a person is· full of fe¥··~ is .important to detCrmi.Re where·this· fear
is com~ from. the Kidney.or their Heart?- is life;threatene4?. or are they.chaqenged by.theiHelatiorts with people? There
may be too much happening. the ·changes are like a floOd which carries them a\.vay. Consider for people who·want to walk .
in bare feet- they are seeking connection. When there is pain, aching in any part of the body. Cleanses the physical body, a
. rejuvenating b~. ·Cl~. filth, Eor people who-pave boils, edema. sOres-etc.·· Pfears .stag11311t water • consider-with · .
painful loins, water reten~n. Dry Or wet·and hot feet_,.Consider if someone is· very red-faced.. Spr-ing ·water is •froZen ·cold:
you don't want ice cold water running through the body so you follow this point with KD-2 to Wa:rtn the Water; Great point
to do in winter. Qi gong power point - PLN '

Eliminates wind:.ref!1f?Ves obstntetionsfrom the channel; calms the mind; restores conscio~ness; clears the brain;
(tonifies the Kidneys and essence, elll'iches yin, clears fire and heaL) Mainly, for emergency cases, such as coma (or semi-
coma), infimtile conwlsion, semi-sleep-somnolence, pain in the vertex (when ihere is too much energy in the head this has
grounding effect which descends May use with LV-213, OB-21, ST-36, Hf-9 or PC-8/9 for heat. • ID

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~ Here the energy from the spring is warmed up; Use when the spirit is cold, hostile, fearful, frozen, anxious, nervous. Brings
in joy, Washes away troubles, and transforms and warms Water so that it reaches us at just the right temperature.
~ -NRG

Water is a very spiritual Element, revered by Daoism as the archetype of the spiritual way. Wate~ is the fiCSt Element in the
cycle and the source of all further possibilities.. the image of Water is a universal archetype- the Water of Life; the fuuntain
ofyotith, the primordial;sea etc. ThroughWater we receive oor genetic codes and establish the biofogical fol'm, the flfst nine
'months of development are spent in the womb; living in water. The relationship between Fire and Water is tremendously
important for aU physical and spiritual transformation. The emotions associated with the Kidneys (will and fear), are more
easily understood when we see Water and Fire as alchemical forces which are interdependent. Thus there is Fire in the.
Water, and the Water within the Fire. The will of Water is to be constantly changing and flowing, it is gentle and yet
absolutely profound in its own way. When there is an imbalanee in Water, on that fundamental level which is the beginning
of the whole cycle, we lack the energy and determination necessary fur becoming What we came here to be. ·This Fire point
,can be tisedto heat Wafer or redu'ce heat ·frozen Water will mean rigidity; lack of movement, painful articulations,
especially spinal paui. Has a hormonal effect on the ovaries. ColdWater leads to no moisture ofthe feet, no perspiration,
edema, especially in ankles, impotence and frigidity. Great for warming frozen Water, take care not to overheat. Use for
cotdness with BL-60': If the body is hot and feverish then sedate. When Fire is excess, very hot, dehydration, burning
diarrhea;· inflamed anus; sweat}' feet, polyuria, constipation, difficulty breathing, cystitiS; painful ted eyes. First aid point for
.pain in the testicles- shove your thumb·into the point very hard. Good fur blood pressure in pregnancy.·- PLN

Clears empty heat; cools blood; removes obstructions from the channel. Pruritus vulvae (female genital itching due to
Kidney yin deficiency - if due to damp-heat with qi deficiency use SP-9 and SP-6) with Bai Chong Wo for itching,
hemoptysis, swelling and pain on the fuot, hot .flashes, night sweats. -HI
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KD-3 . Greater Mountain Stream · TaiXi

Shu Stream Earth Yuan Source

Resolves sluggishness,.Washes away fears -water now becomes a stream, increasing in force and
away stagnation, moviitg muck out of way. - NRG
full ofvitality, waShing

A greater volume of water is m~w: flowing, tl¥-ough~e merid4ul - it is clean, clear and rich in trace E.lemc:nts s0 we can use
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this point to draw upon reserves offluid_an!i enricl:\.the qualjty ofWater, We are alSo dealing with Viliter and Earth, energy..
This is the third point on the ch~el- 3 is thenum~r associated with.being-~d be~ming. 3 gives;r~e toaJI beixtgS..an,d .
:the I0,000 things.-. Here,we have. a rushing stream, .an imp()rtant passage for .the ~ody's energies " ls, it: sufficient?. Is it all
going into Earth and being wasted? Is the·Earth.too dry? Iftbe Water is out-9fCOillrol one couldS,~ulate the Ea,rthto dam
it up, soak it up. 11tis gives stability, but if~ere is too 01uchEarth.then there can ~e a bl0ckage.and symptoms Sl!Ch as ,
constipation may appear. Dryness can lead,to affiictiops.ofthe throat{tonsillit~, ..sore·~hroat), insom.Wa. migraines, epilepsy,-
irregular menstruat~on (all intern~ secretiops are affected by Water, Slrea!n.P.ot.tloi;Ving.pro.p~dy), liJilbS mlly be wear}' and
heavy, dyspnea. co(lghing;. Too much Ea~ can.cal!se blockages that affectMetal ,stability: many -mental ~nditions, .
imbalances in mental state, sadness, unable _to control one's associations. The earth should be.warmand moist. If Earth is
too moist: edema,. fourJimbs heavy and weary saturation. Affects pancreas;- ~ PLN: .

Tonifles the Kicfneys; benefi~ essence; str~ngthens the lower back and knees;re:Uates the JJ.Ierus.' Focus on repro4uctive
and urinary.conditions, q~; andjing.... SeminBJ emission, itJlpotence, irreeyll:ll' menstniation, dizziness (dueto ea,r pw~lem),
toothache (due to Kidney deficiency) - promotes bone growth, back pain, enuresis, frequency of micturition, asthma (chronic,.
Kidney deficiency), deafuess. - lU .
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A container of resonance, if empty of any clutter it rings with crystal clarity. When water is calm and clear, it is an accurate
retlection of one's true self and reality. Can bring internal quietude, rest, and recharging; This may takes one to a deep,
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Balances the Kidney and Bladder. When the Water Element is not united there can be affectations of the sight and a lack of
mental or physical stability, creating nervousness, insecurity, d~perate fear (what to do?), frustration and hostility. ·
Important point for sight- blurred vision, myopia. hazy vision, also inner vision: anxiety, desperation, fear- someone who
does not want to see, is afraid of what they might see- this point helps relieve the psychological. blockage. Brings stability
to Water particularly when the distribution of Water is uneven: saturation or very dry. Like an alarm point the great bell is
"rung." It becomes tender when all is not well. Acknowledge the patient's distress call with this point. Consider for a
woman who gets depressed a few days before her period, very heavy depression before her period. Forbidden after 2,..

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month of pregnancy. - PLN
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Tonifles the Kidneys, calms the spirit.. Asthma, painful urination. KD-3 (Source poirit for Kidney qi deficiency) and CV-3
(Bladder front mu for damp-heat) are used more often. - m

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 i,J, Water now fmds its way to a spring. Brings in clarity, rebirth, washes away impurities - the image of a baptism. For those
~.·who want to stay where they are, this resolv~}igidity. ·Agoraphobia. - NRG . ·

~ Us~ f~r ~ear and depression, especially when: bot~- are present. For people wh~ have ~reat7d a prison around the~elves,, this
,.· pomt as like a sledgehammer to knock the prason "Yall down .. As an accumulat.ton pomt, gtves powerful, general sttmulatton.
~ Use with BL~59' for cleansing. Powerfubpoint for general stimulation, revives energy flow through the Kidney.
· 'Abnorrnalitiesqfthe spiite, particularly when;there seems to be a lack of (fluidity or energy) distribution, bone marrow
~·troubles, lumbago. People who are afraid ofbeilig exposed- "something might happen, someone is going to look at me."
· ·· Oppression and pain below the Heart Bed wetting in· children, spasm of the Bladder. • PLN . . .
~· . . .;·. "''.. .
- . Benefits urination;' promotes circulation ofbloo'd; stops abdominal pain; regulates the uterus: (tonijies the Kidneys and
'regulates thfi Biadder.) 'Dysmenorrhea, · due to Kidney yin deficiency);: dysuria. ~ I:U

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KD-6 Uluminated Sea ZhaoHai

/.,J Master of the Yin Qiao Mai . . . .. .
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Exparasiv~: and bright, when filled one can draw upon this sea fur lubrication, fluidity, and inner qualitY for the body, mind,
j spirit. Brilliant with light, a sea of quality, a•vast exparase- this is a greater volume than a spring. - NRG .

· Conta~.... vas..·t volumes of tl~id ~d.,~ergy, 'A.··ligh.t, brig~t, cl.e~r sea, full. ~f c.larity.. and il.l~in~io. n., The . sea sholl~d. be ..
tranqutl, controlled, thus thiS pomt IS used when the sea IS ragmg or floodmg causmg pantc and fear to calm the sptnt It IS

.~ jus·t.·as dang. erous. as a. fire when it IS.·. ou.t ofcimtrol.· Goodfo.r p.hysicallevel, whatever the symptoms~ to aid conception and
- also to balance hormones.·· Also useful for irregular menses; burning urination, throat problems, such as dryness, insect
stingS, snake bites, .trouble with histamine response mechanism. - PLN. · · · . .·
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Nourishes yin; benefits tJie throat,'. invigorates the Yin Qiao Mai, cools the blood, promotes the functiol'! ofthe uterus;
(co/Ins the mind.) Dryness and pain of the throat (with LU-7), irregular menstruation.(especially ifduetq,Kidney.yin
deficiency), inversion or eversion of the foot or insomnia or somnolence use with BL-62 and appropriate technique. Chronic
fatigue due to adrenal deficiency ( l<D-6, KD-16, and KD-27). - HJ

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· Jing RiWt Metal: Tonification

A fi1:e tlowofmind and spirit, to go with the How, when frozen or !!tuck., Nso for ~ming.tO one's true qu~lity1 .returning to
the core, essence, source, completing a cycle. As a Tonification point, connects the child to mother to feed and build Water.
-NRG ··

Without a returnin~·CUITent ~ere would be dr~ught ~.d the sea. would be o\lel:tlewing. :For hamiony ~ere :sb®.Jd be a·
coming and going.. :Inhuriiantenns, without a return yo11 get rigidity in tlti•~9c;IY. mind, ~d sp.~t. AU. ftu.jd.must return
where· it comes from- the mind·must be free. tlQwing., This point h~ ~e~ on flow tQfQJ,&ghout the ~y•. affeCts .· ..
. endocrine function.· thyroid, adrenals, and ovarieS. ~Has a particular:ef:l'ect o,il (~ function, regu.latiO.n of per$piratiQn, .
. Metal Element imbidances. Constipation, diarrhea, dry throat, patient p~ to ~IF. arterial hypofunction, renal atrophy,
exhaustion, urethritis, cold ·s~. cold feet',ancJ·bones, Weakeyesrmisf;y vis.iOn,i weakn~s oflimbu~tter.shock; problems
arising from intestiiud parasites. Primarily used for tonifieation. Caa be..usecJ ;wit~\ LI4 for gastric.~~et~ diSorders~ ·
-PLN '

In Daoist numerology the number seven conespc;nds to both the Joss and return of original nature. The importance ofKD-7
in clearing a Husband/Wife imbalance is such that this point merits particular attention. Named "RetUtning Current,.. KD-7
is the Metal point and the Tonifi.cation point on the Kidney meridian. The energetic dynainics of the transition from the Yi-
jing's hexagram 23 (Splitting Apart) to hexagram 24 (The Return)...precisely com:s~ to the energetic function ofKD-
7. Hexagram 24, '"The Return", is representative of the reappeanmceofy&Qg within the primordial yin_and the continual
renewal of Water that occur:s at the winter sOlstice. The Doole ofB~ and ~Y states, '"The inner medicine is tbe
primordial point oftrue yang, the celestial It is likened to the center line in the Yi-Tmg trigram for hea11en. When .it ID8IeS .
with Earth. that forins Water. The center- line of the trigram fur Water represents true initer sense, wbidl is f1t111, and. hence,
symbolized by Metal. so it is called Metal in Water. These are all DIIIDI:S for.ultimal:t vitality: When the ultimate vitality is
stable. it reverts to geoeratM: energy."It is this generative energy which fuels another' round ofewlution as the Sea.soos of
life move along the:sheng-cyde. In this same manner, KD-7, as the Mebd point within the Water alement, tonifies Kidney
yin and yang so that lhe integrity of the primordial qi remains stroag, the fifes ofmingmeo are kindled. and the heaw:nly
energy is not exbausb:d by mundane yin influences. An alternative name fur Kl)-7, the key point for: helping a patient
· "retuni" is wili-inill& aileiiling"beYbitd. destiny." This~ in~.tbat ifone-has ~to reiUm at the eorrect time,"
·physical illness ~lmeproceeded fiutbe.r thm1realmeltt is able to res~T~ at this point ia time,.KTh-7may still' .
help the patient in his transition from life to;deatb !IS he returns: to the primal Dao... fh~ are two,~ ef re.tullling. 1)
The fi.tst inVOlVe& rehll'lliilg tO flu; root in. life, represented by the yilan-qi; which:~ wiD ~flfcaml stOred tbe(e,
Herei'one·con~ycstablishes-the-con~ betweeQ-MetalandWBl.!!r.,~-~~U~ibr,~~.retum.and··
coming into being. How!;w:c, if one turos.Gic's back on destiny. and the~·~,Mettd anctW.ater is ~~o((en, then one
perishes, returning to tbe "mysterious wortings" of the eternal Dao. 2) In~- there are times when the separatioa of
. yin and yang progn:ssCs beyond the ·point fiom wbidl therapy can ~tore p!iYsitid ~ltft,: Ho~. cveQ. then, it is still
pos$ible to restore·the patient's consciousness oforigiaal naaure.so·thal.destuiy.-yhe.fu.lfil!.ed, Ul~...the. in.temal .
. tradition· ofhealinfis amcemed·widt the ewiUtiqn of the iodi~dual.(athert;ban,~Jely,wiJta;bis surviwl-tbe dolria.iit o.f .
modem medicine; The pnctitioner ofthe internal traditiQn: is always·assistillg-~e padenr;~ his. return to.mjg~.miiufe. .
When Heaven wills this renewal oflife. the practitioner' ~upports .fiuthering~~itb. and.,!<Qnt~es in. that effort e~.wlten
the connection betWeen Metal and Water has separated and the condition hiss gone beyond what nature can restore. The · ·
Book of Lie zn·!minds uS. "Dying is the virtue in us going to its destination~ The men of old called a d!*l.man a "man wbo
hilS gpriebaelc." S~ ~t the dead have gone b'"* they· implied that' the living are travdlers. The traveler who forgc:ts,tq,
go back is a i:nan Who mistakes his hoine." - U • . · ·

Toniftes the Kidneys: resolves damp, eliminates edenia; regulates sweating: Focus on jdrtg, qi, and regulating Water -
affecting the Lungs function ofdescending water and opening the pores; (noUrishes yin; regulates fluid metabolism; -
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regulation ofrenalfunctlon.) Borborygmtis, diarrhea, edema, spontaneous sweating (with HT-6), night sweating. Moxa to
tonify yang (with CV4, GV4). - HJ

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Xi Cleftofthe Yin Qiao Mai

Deals with accountability, commitment, responsibility, 9,11d9Qmmunication. Harmonizes the Officials and body, mindand
so
spirit when Qverly diSpersed or constra,ined.. ,~~e~ .t\le,re is a .lac"' of reasona~le exchange, ~rings an equal view that
reality is reflected clearly. Use for someone•wlto can't communicate, when it's too much one way, there's no give and ~e.
for one who beats himself up, makes everyone else wrong. When there is a disharmonious relationship with self or others,
not honoring commitments to selforothe~ (such as partners, coworkers), self-punishing, or overly self"grandizing. -NRG

Mental.level. Shanghai call it, "Comrn,unica!~ 1 ~F(ief.'' Used for extrefl1elya.nXious thought, anxiety, or.extreme
containment. For interconnections between groups, people- the Official is dependent on the harmonious exchange of ideas,
responsibilities arid knowledge; J\jfecting fluidity at this point makes the mutual exchange possi~le. Encourages the body,
mind, and spirit to hold together until better' things (pledges)come. In the context of the eight extra meridians, this point is
very valuable fur all menstrual disorders, vag~~~ discharges, uterus prolapse. - PLN ·

Removes obstruction from the channel; stops abdominal pain; regulates menstruation; strengthens the Yin Qiao Mai
thereby tightening tendons and sinews; (tonifies the Kidneys.) Dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding,
dysmenorrhea, prolapse of the uterus, pain, 'swelling or prolapse of the testes (with KD-6) ~ the scrotum Is the meeting place
of tendons and sinews, lazy Bladder- urine 'retention. - fU

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KD-9 Building Guest Zhu Bin
Xi Cleft of the Yin Wei'Mai
Support, solidity, strength, and stability to allow for an even exchange- a guest is there to help, give you a hand, and offer
support when burnt out. - NRG

Distribution problems. Earth not controlling Water- the Chinese character shows building:up b~ of a river. Powerful
point for unstable Water, choppy, iriability to settle. Acts as a helper and a,gent for other command points. Helps you and
patient get over an obstacle and puts added weight behind ·actions and predicaments: Building a cleaner structure, valuable
point for removing poisons and toxins associated with fluid. Controls fluids when they appear unbounded, General
weakness especially of the legs, lower abdominal spasms. Building up a supply of milk for mother. In older people-
twitching and weakness of the legs, occurring most often at night - PLN

Moves excess qi and blood in the head; (tonifies the Kidneys; regulates the. Yin Wei Mai;: calms shen; transforms
phlegm; resolves toxins and relieves pain.) Mental disorders (mania). Hernia pain (especially if in the genital region).
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A cOb~ quiet; dark place that calins, cleanses, ll!ld cools. Revitalizes secreaonii, use w~en i~ere is _t90 in4ch he~t on any ·..
level ( eg, feverish, jtchy, dainp-hot discharges, pollution in mind; bothere<i) .. As a horary point it Can shake up .and cl.ear out ~
Water: '-NRG · · · · · ·

A stil~-coO~ quiet, shady, peaceful, tranquil, calming valley. ·Calms the raging seas, or fluids that .;reboiling over. Takes
away intense heat, rejuveq,ates Water and m;U<,esit SP.!If.lde. Cl~dirt ll'llP.I?~d in th~body,.mmd, or ~p~it. Revit~lizes vi~l
qL. Gives a powert~d sh~e to a stuck Official:. As a ~l)tary paint We C8f! rest~~· r!lvj~ize•. r~pl~nish thi: ';Wter supply (this
means aU fluids): itchingll!ld dampness aroun'd scrotUm an4 Vagina All ~es- ofvagin~ !fischarge.. This ~uildupofwater
can also create preSsure so'thiilk of pairi arquitd·gimital area, also swollen,. l1a4tfiil abdom~. ~cessive perspiration,
especially with fevers. Hyper saiivation. Eye$ watering copioiJSIY, Ex~si~ #ririation (h~ve to g~ 7-10 limes 'a, day),
Arthritis accompanied by very heavy depression. Excellent for knee trouble and injury (moxa). Strengthens weak knee in
general.. Endocril:\epoint for testosterone. - P[,N

Expels diimpnes~ andheaijrom the Jowerjiao; .tonifies Kidney qi and yitpe"!oyes obstruptio~ jr;om the channel.
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Impotence, uteririe•bleeding, hernia, dysuria, any uriltation problem due 'to l(i4riey. deficicmcy, P!lin in thi:lcnee and popi~l·
fossa. - ID · · · ·. · ·· ·

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Insufficiency of sperm, any affectation of the penis and the scrotum, vaginal prolapse, any type of pain ~d irifections ofthe
vagina, venereal disease . Significant for its effects on the genitals, and particularly on conception. For an inability to
conceive treat 3-4 days before trying with moxa, no needle~ Adds· warmth, reception. Endocrine point for hypothalamus, ·
tes~. pituitary. This point can give a tremendous amount ofheip in these 1;0nditions. - PLN ·

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Brightness of mind: and spirit, warmth and passion fot iife. Water CF's often become self-absorbed, in a dark and
introspective space; loses tQuch with others, becomes anxious, worrisome; This opens one up into brightness. - NRG
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Relates to warmth, desire, passion. Useful for Water CF's where they need .light and enlightenment, the person has lost their
way. A quasi window. Tb,is J>Qintaffects the' mind and spirit, brings good ~lill!lges if the person is bowed down and
repressed. It brings cleanliness; :With Wat~ CFs the big thing is what Will:happen:ifthey let gci, of:the fear. ·Urine can be
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dark and painful as can the mind or spirit. For women who are unable to conceive, when one has brought abo11t as near
balance as possible, this is one of several points on which to inoxa. ·Moxa this point on the woman - on the
and KD-12 or KD-13 before the time when conception is most likely.. Brings down heat, fire, warmth and energy into the
lower jiao. - PLN
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0" Has to do with fertility and conception, deficiency of sexual se~retions, rebirth of spirit. - NRG

~ The major gift of Water is the gift of life. The power of Water is to regenerate and to bring vitality. Use with anyone who
wants to conceive and is struggling. On a m~p~_lleyt;l aids the birth of new iqeas, warmth and rebirth of spirit. When the
~ person thinks there's no more hope in their li~and they Will never be happy again.· Used in many, many· cases either with
KD-ll_~r KD-12. It does a reinforcing action on either. Aids childbirth. - PLN
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Tonifies the Kidneys and essence;rem()yesobstr.uctionsjrom the-channel. regulates the qi; transforms r:lampness.
~ Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, urinary conditions. - HJ
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~ KD-14 Four Full · SiMan

~ For filling the tank, a reservoir. Not commonly used. - NRG

~ A very useful point for consideration. The emphasis is on malfunctions or disorders of the bone itself. - PLN
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ra KD-15 Mid~le Flowing Out ZhongZhu

~~ Balancer ()[Water, if it is overflowing or under-flowing. Edema, swelling, aimless, blitherfug, babbling. Or when Water is
stuck, dr}', brittle, or emaciated. - NRG ·
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Helps the important balance in the flow of Water. lfthe person's mind is full of hateful thoughts, it helps the mind to be able
~ to eliminate. Or If the mind is emptying too much, gabbling, e~erythingjust pours out- nothing is,being held on to long
~ enough to nourish the_niind. Dry and desiccated spirit. On a physical level aching Kidneys indicate there is not enough
. flow~ Has a remarkablc{effecton SWelling in the hands, more so than any other points on the Kidney vessel- rheumatoid
arthritis more than osteoarthritis. GoOd for lower jiao type Kidney problems, urogenital tract infections;
-PLN

~ KD-16 ·Vitals Correspondence Huang Shu

-~ . Like III -38. Goes to the centerof our being; core' of our vitality;•our bare-bones essence, beyond what we've collected -
~ .•· removes adornments to see who we really are- in winter trees look the same, gardens are equal - NRG ;..

~ .· Use when someone is stuck; they don't want to receive riew ideas. Also for Stomach problems. Has more of a direct
bearing on the Stomach·itselt; specific8lly used for Stomach complaints and complaints of the-abdomen.·· Almost like a AEP
for the Water. Gets to·the vitals ofthe body, mind, spirit. It lies between the jiao that nourishes and the jiao that eliminates.
See how· a Water CF is in their center- do theyneed vitality? When a person is stuck; they don'twantto receive new ideas-
""'""'·· obsessive and anxious- there is not enough fluidity. Often used with KD-15, KD-16. This gets it going. · KD-15 controls
· the tlow. - PLN · · ·

(Harmonizes the Stomach,' relieves pain.) Chronic fatigue due to adrenal deficiency (KD-6, KD-16, I!Ild KD-27). ~ HJ
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A merchant discusies, delibera~. trades - too st~ghten out or clan~ thing$. Used to affect secretions ·irt abdo~en area,
hyper-acidity, anorexia,. bloating. ~tritis, ~tc. ..: NRG · . .•

Person is tired qfti~g, sad,· imp~ti~l Affects StoDlach: rio appetite, gas~~ic_spastri, j~undice~ - PLN

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K.D-18 Stone.Border,.. ., ·;~ . ·ShiGu~Ut_

Like Conception Vessel ducts, open·tii.is gate when there is no flow to let water pass through. This border also contains
water, ~ it in itS place, use when water-logged in the body, mind, or spirit Also called, 'Fortified Gate'. - NRG

:Things might stick and you may need to put the·stone aide to eross a barrier. A point of change. When the person is afraid,
turned .to stone,. cannot take in .new things or bobbles, jitters.. ._ PLN ·

K.D-19 . Yin capit81. YinSu

A relationship to the abdominal cavity. - NRG

Yin recei~ is yielding. accepting. -This point helps Water CF's to aa;ept ~digest. For very tense Water CF, flowing .
over, can't be contained,.bubbling, babbling. This poinfbrings them bilck to the center, a quiet wann place, used when you
haw to. keep th~ uncler,control w.jth quiet firmness .. ~ P~ ! :· . ·

Upper Kidney chest points can be used on any.CF for ~ii' spiritual connotations, - ·NRG -~

Througli theValley · TongGu

When there isn't a lot ofhope or light, when in a dark, difficult, or lonely period fur too long or wh~ someone needs a little
help gettii:tg oilt (perbaps suicidal). When experietiCing the "dark night of the sou~" helps the patient ~:ra~Sition out of
darkness. - NRG

More to do with the spirit than the body or mind. A valley is often a soft and peaceful place, sheltered, fertile, with a water
so~ ancl f®d. It gives a sense of tranquillity, protec9qn;_ as~ co~. -~water in the valley acts as a cleansing
. channet helping to take away waste products -.like MeriClian Gutter mithe;llmg meridian., The I<idney. is the deepest
predOminl!lltlY yin Ofijcial wbjch giws $treDgd)Jn.(!~ing witb,d~c::ss. · lt.ltelps confront and ptnetr;lte it. 1bis valley
:'helps us through our fear&to cpmfort. Take: the patient through the-valley ~,.they,can climb the rttowttains, Sl:e filrt,her (you
can't see when you're in the bottom of the valley). Brings vital essen~ ba1hes with purity, cleans out toxins and poisons. As
the person lets go of SQ~ing ol!l they li)Ove,through a dark pass~g~ wh~111$gs are not. clear. ·They risk going forward.. ·
through unfamijiar'lan,d; th~ spirit mows Qn through the ·valley. In life we ~~ Jt~ve to go_ihrough a dark, p~ .

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befure we•can emet:ge·intQ the light, to let go ofthe old before we can s~ ~new. One aspect of Water is Contact, .-. ·
movement, reaching out tq. the ql@lity withiiL -~ ancestral ~gy of the Spirit. comes through fi-omcthe Kidneys. W~ .
runs through the Ylilley on its way to the·sCa. It's ~portant for: the water to come from the ~urce-duough_ the valley. Brings
vitality, bathes with purity, cleans out toxins and poisons. We have to get through the valley to climb the mountain, we are
looking fur that higher perspective in order to understand the plan for the kingdom, to see that quality and beauty. For a
• person who' is :(raveling through the Viilley of tile· shadow (of Death). From !tbe valley you go through the Dark Gate.. Can be
done together with"KI):;21. - PLN ··
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.Illuminates the way to help one pass through, when this gate is stuck someone may only see darkness, negativity, the bad in
everything, unable to see any hope- they're going through hell and can't. see a way ()Ut. (}r whenjiUIUtled open, there is no
access to the dark or quiet place which we all must go to sometime -they are always on the go, hyperactiVe, in fifth gear,
can't StoP and reflect. 'Onen used With IV~20)!iferooming.oi.li of the dark vhll~. • NRG
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. For mental torment. ·Ifsomeone has been· ill it' iS 'like being trappe~ behin~ ·a dark gate. Opening up this gate lets in love,
·warmth to the spi,rit. To. come out. into the light The person may"!lave the gate stuck closed and can only think negative
thoughts. They can't see the light oflire, think only of evil and'iiegativity • hostile, mistrustful, suspicioUs~ cant-see the
·beauty,and can~t accepftlte failings ofother5: 'This is a place of confrontation, darkness and hidden ·tears;· Sometimes
;patients have to reliVe softiethmg and go back to~tlliS place; ThiS point is like going back to a dlirk place preViousiy visited
and opening a dc>orto abl'ack cave where somelhin~ is hidden. lt gi~ the strength and will t6 face fear. 'This is for
a
patientS going ·through ~ell and set no way ou~ tbey are in a really dark plaCe, going through lot of change and may have
;rear a
or be stlick, trembling: if the patent is clingilig:(o raft tor surviviil.. think of this point. Or, yO'u may ;need to Close this
~gate when the pei's'on can'fstiufoirandrest from the blliZingjOy of liVing. lfthe gate is stuck open the p~onrruiy feel'
eXposed and can get no peace or tranquillity. Their mind never turns ott The dark night of the soul does not have to be
,seen -a s~metbiitg negative, e~onen~ titiie to go into the dark and· be ·apart from the world, rest iind quiet, tilne to shut
.ott Keeps the balance of 'Work and rest, laughter and· erying: Gives bounce.between. night and day, datkrielis and light.
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There is security and safety on the veranda while beini ou~lde iit the real w~rld. Refreshes, gently $Up ports, an,d relaxes .
.After having been sick in a dark place or confmed for a.long time, brings on~ out a bit, a nice place to sit, to get breath of
morning air and sunshine. Helps a person begin to look forward and contemplate fac,ing the outsi4e world again. - NR(]

The image iS ~t pal~ce with a verandah on the outside, overlooking a ~den ora lov~ly v,ie~. where,yo!l can.sit in tranq~illity
and breathe fresh ale, After an illness or operation the fJCst few st~ps of a peliSon may be ina:de ()nto the verandah.. Going
where they are outside, but protected from tb,e..EI~ments, help~ a person begin,tolook funyiltd and..~.~tefqpl~e facing the
outside world again. In transiti()n, there is safiityandprotection; but you ~e 1 oilf$ide, breathing freSh, air. Br~a(leningthe
persons's. horizons witll safety, Gentle trea~m~nt, .lets them see something a ~it ne.w, ~ut still connected with thei(SCQirity.
Convalescent point,,the ~onder of going out, for the. ~(time ·w:t4· seeing e.ve.rythirig so fresh, _ne\;V, enft.bimting. S~ing trees
flowers and perhap~ G()d; Gives a sense of ease, recuperation, looking out· to new horizons· arid positlve goals. - PLN

Here the Kidney meridian rises off the· abdomen and up orito.the rib cage. The character limg gives the
sense of a C!>rridor, ..
verandall or."upward path." The pre~ous.poin~.o!l the Kidney meridian, KP~IS,l9, 20, and 21, tell.tb,roii@t. their names a
story of a journey through darkness: Stone border, Yin Capital, Through the Valley, and Dark Gate respectively. The .
Kidney meridian reaches the highlands of the rib cage and then the flow of qi·shifts to PC-I. Kidney points which follow ·rhe
eKit point (KD-23 - 27) represent the deepest reserves of spiritual energy on the meridian. These points fonn a corridor along
the rib cage similar to the animal figures found lining the spirit road (shen dao) of the ancient imperial mausoleums. ln fact,
the name ofKD-24, Spirit Burial Ground, precisely calls forth these imperial burial places. The Kidney function repre~ents
the depths of self as it is present in the yuan qi andjing. This EIE combination helps one make the transition from this deep
journey with its attendant fears to empowering the joys and pleasures associated with the. Pericardium. - U

Analysis of Relationship Between Kidney 23, 24, and 25

Kidney 23, 24, and 25 are of paramount importance in maintaining balance between the yin (ling) and yang (shen) of the Heart
spirit These points denote the shen (yang), ling (yin), and shen (yang) spirits,. respectively. Taken together, these three points ·
may be seen as constructing the Yi-jing trigram "li'' which is paired with Fire. :Therefore, it is interesting to note that the trigram·
for Fire eKists on the Kidney (Water) meridian over the Heart (Fire) in the upper jiao, which corresponds to heaven. Hence on
· the deepest possible level, the functions of these points relate to the integration of the yin (ling) and yang (shen) aspects of the
Heart spirit. Kidney 23, 24, and 25 are points which address the shen, ling, and shen spirits respectively. Taking these as lines ·
ofan Yi-:iing trigram to denote their relative yin and yang characteristics yields:

Yang. ....Kidney 23 .... .Shen,

Yin........ Kidney 24..... Ling,
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Yang.....Kidney 25 ..... Shen.

This is the trigram for Fire: two yang lines containing a yin line. These points iie on the Kidney, a meridian associated with

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Water, and over the Heart, an organ associated with Fire in the upper burner, which corresponds to heaven. Hence, these points
relate intimately to the spiritual alchemy of Water and Fire, ling and shen. They may be considered to address the most
fundamental level of balance between yin and yang of the human spirit. The functiOnal balance of these energies is essential if
life is to proceed spontaneously and effectively. - U

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,Seal of the king; for someone who has done their work and needs inner confirmation, self-worth, and identity with the spirit
stamped with the divine:imprint of royalty. ·After.fmishing or when beginning a project, when one's focus is still on their
shortcomings and weakness, sometimes :one needs. this approval and reassurance. - NRG . · .

A seal is a form of identity, the wax sea, Ol1afHece of parchment paper, the seal of approval. [t is a stamp of identity,
unique to that person only. This point is used when a person cannot feel or see their identity, who they really are. When
someone is living on a mundane· level break o~,en,jthe Spirit Seal to awaken them. The shen spirit, to do with a person's .
sense of themselves, personal integrity.·· Bring5: together fragments, anchors the spirit Water CF's particularly can feel
disconnected,.-without p()wer and this point ca!(pring them together to be more who they are. This point should not be used
immediately after possession as it would be too: much too soon. - PLN ·

This point treats.shen, which is the yail.g of Heart, spirit~ [t empowers one to experience that the truth found in one's H~art is
. ,th~re by v.irtue of heaven's mandate (ming:. destiny). No external confirmation need be sought in order to justifY actions
;based on one's inner truth. Shen is the character ,indicatin,g Heart spirit and, in a larger sense, the.active impulses which
'emanate from heaven. Feng is composed of the characters for Earth doubled alongside the character for a hand affixing a
seal of authority. Weiger explains the character. "ffhe. ancient character repreSented a tree upon a tomulus ... this knoll,
surmounted with .a·treC; represented the. imperial possession ofthe.(and.. ·A similar knoll,. but smaller, was ere.cted in the fief
•granted by the Emperor:t:!>a. feud"atocy. ·ln ancien~ China, when lhe Emperor invested a .noble, a mQund of earth would be
•takenfron;tthe imperial aJtar.aD.d.placed onthen~ble's altar as a symbol of the Emperor's authority." The left l.lalf.ofthe
'Cbaraeter. is an image ofa mound. of earth·erected:for religio~. purposes. This mound represents the GQds of the Ea'rth (she)
~ich were worshiped in ancient China.. The she ( eartll altar) stood in sacred groves which themselves may have earlier been
· the object of the cult ~.ancient times.theywere !f18rked by.a.sa~d tree and a pole. The she were quite optm to the air. It .
'was ParamQU11t. as ~~c..deities, that t.!).eytetnain exposed to atmospheric influences in order to constantly imbibe from the
heavenly qi:anclshen., .ht,order to deprive them of power, as at the C()nquest ofa s~e. it was only necessary ~o enclose them
with a roof and. walls an4 thus :sh~t of[ their access to. sunlight .and air. When the Shang e,mpire. Wll$ ove$rown, its
dynamic she was ~clQSed with an op~ning fitcing north; so that Qnlydebilitating influen(:l:S could reach it Here, the
potential pOWI!lf ofEarih:{yin) has be¢n cutoff from the sunlight (shen), the activating influences from heaven. Thus, the.
power ofthe,dynasty d\¥indledas it lost j.ts mand~te,from both Heaven. and the Emperor, T,h~ scenll{io is similar to what
. happ~ .in .the mdividua['wll.~ he receiVes .only mftuences from. th~ north (Water Element) .an4 no actiVating impulses form
the $l:J.en or~ (south:.;,~ire Element). C::Ut off !;om. the WII11Il!h of his. f{eart, which i.s sealed, his own pQwer diminishes.
ZhlJ8ng ZivimJally d~~bes ..the.genesis and. pi~~ pfKidl\~y depletion t() which this point sp~: "MCJi's.little fears are
m~ .and trembly;. theit;..great f~ are: stunn~q.~d Q.v,etwhelming ... ,. they fade,like fall.and winter:- such .is. the way they
dwindle. r;!ay by day. They droWil.in what they do!7YOU cannQt make them.tum back. They grow.dark .liS though se!d~ with
seals- such are the,qxc;tss~ of their ol~ age. An:4wJien their mind draws nearto death, nqthing can resto~e them to the
·light" Here, Zliuang Zi descn\Jes a.person whos~Heart spirit has been sealed so that the shen, the brighmess oflife, cannot
manifest and activate. · '
The ~atient in which this point is indicated may show a lack of authority on all levels. Often, he may exhibit a sense of being
out oftouch with his purpose in life and his spiritual identity. Spirit Seal can help [that person realize] that no external
confirmation in life is needed to choose a course of action. One need only follow the inner knowing that this direction is
present in one's Heart as placed there by heaven, the highest authority. Ultimately, Spirit Seal can help restore the
interaction between the potential present in. the Kidney Official and the mandate from one's own Heart and the Heart of
Heaven (shen). - U ·
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Opens the ground to revive and resurrect a dead and buried spirit, when someone is completely depleted or resigned, they're
like an empty shell or a robot with no spirit or spark oflife, when nothing is .getting•through, they can't be reached or
touched. The most powerful point to reconnect the spirit, CV-1 is almost as strong. The body will not heal unless the spirit
is present. - NRG

The ~estpoiRt;on the body to bring back life where thei:e has been death. A place where a pe~on's spirit goes when out of
. balance. A way tO bring a whole new vision. To resurrect and resus~itate tf!e ling spirit.• Use whcm the per5on is really · • ·
resigned, you cannot touch the spirit because it is not there; there·is no spark, the spirit is not present, unavailable, there is
no inner map. This point is used when the person's merit is just hanging iit. We become·conscious that the spirit is not '
present, evident. It is just disappearing underground, A: person very often has a deadness inside them. They are very
·depleted, completely resigned: .Once the spark ,is .going, ask if it needs fanning.~ if so, add another point. At firSt it will be ·
weak, with little power. The person doesn't kllow who they are -often llsed ;in conjunction witlr Spirit Seal.· Used with a fair
amount of frequency, then p!Waps CV-8 and CV-14. Resurrection priorto ascension. - PLN .
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This point resurrects the lillg, whic!t is -the yin ofthe Heart spirit. · It brings the qualities ofWater to the desert of a barren
Heart. The etymology of the charaCter ling haS been discussedl'! and relates t~ the power and potential of the Heart ·spirit to
effect· change. Xu means emptiness or that which oontains nothing and'is'the mediCal term meaning deficiency or: . · ·:,
exhaustion, The Character xu iS a picture of two men orrlfhilllooking in all (iirectioils, yel nothing can be seen, for they are ·
in a wild and·barren high upland terrain. The frnpenill burial grounds in anciefttChjna were located in' exactly such places..
Hence, the translation of Xu as "burial ground." Ling is present in the title·ofthe Liltgshu - the "spiritually efficacious axis~"
Both the character$ xu and ling are associated with•the:potentiality ofthe errlpty·vartex whirling between Heavernind Earth. ·
The Dao De Jing states that the Dao's·axis in "einpty yet inexhaustible"' and:~ it is preciSety·this emptiness which gives · ·
the Dao its tise. ·When the aspect of being addresS~ by KD-24 is in balail~,·:an individual may feel·¢annected to the well
spring of~; li~'s greatest resotirce, and experieiteehimselfaS' a potent!arid«;tfective fOrce in the world. 'When Kidney 24: ·
is indicated theraileutically, the potential (ling) te manifest in lite is exhaust~<f~). giving the sense that one's ling spirit has
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died. The patient's tife·iruty ap~ like·a bairen'Wa5teland,'soorched bythe'imPUJses:ofthe Heart's shen;· but.with little
potential to inar}ifest. With the ling spirit dried up and depleted~ the indiVidt!afmily grow sad as they gi'Ow increasingly eut
off from their spirituar~ource and powei':'m life. This eXhaustion on abasic ~~~~may be predicated by a weakened jing and '
deficient yin. The patient evidences an internal spiritual'uUniblingwhichpiU811els the physical disiijtegriition taking plaee ·.
as life's resources dry up. This· point Speaks to•:the'spiritliiit aspect ofthe 'un~alance by treating the relatiOnship betweetfthe
Heart and the Kidneys in .the upper burner: Spirit BUrial Ground. can help resttire the patient's expefienee of herself as a
potent force in the universe· by. returning herto her spiritual source:'The qUality'(if energy present in this .point may be ··
likened to bringing witter to the desert so that life may flourish. ·•see L Jai:rlitt;'The'Retumed Spirit (GUI ling) of
Traditional Chinese MediCine, in Traditional Acupuncture SocietY Jourriat; No:· 12, OCt. ·1992, p. 23. - LJ -

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When the spirit is present but .exhawted Md depleted. To nourish and restore the spirit from its own storehowe. Gives the
will to carry on, increases spiritual resolve. Spirit food .. A storehouSe ofwU~ a deep spiritual spring within. - NRG

.Spirit ro conquer Mything, Use when a P.erson is totally depleted. Useful on patients who we up their stores as soon as
t~ey get.~em. Has a more dirc:Gt effect on the mental level; worry, anxiety, il)somnia. .For peoplll ,who see no joy in being
alive, tjley are in a mental rut, to do with the,shen spirit. When a person .is not quite sure what they want- why not receive
·love. "A reservoir; larder, we ne.ed .to. fill the ~e!ives now· for next year. ~fthe. storehouse is empty there is desperation,. fear
a
;(starvation). We can get a mixture.of quali~ 1:Uld. v9h1~e, very IIP~ial pia~,. Like going to a deep spring within the
·person. A reservoir Qfwil~ (9r ,Str~gthenin!h'o.fAl.e.spijit where the spirit of~e person is alive but undernourished. This
;point is often wed after KD~24. Me~ttal.level: \vQrry.-arixiety, insomnia. ~ PLN ·

This point contains~ reserve ofshen, which is the yMg of Heart spirit. The first charitcter, shen, as in KD-23, indicates the
Heart spirit. The character cang meMs ''to hide... or "conceal" Md also has the meMing of"storehouse." Here we are giVen
;the imQge of a reserve o(spirit (shen), which is stQred in the Heart. Thw, when a patient's shen is deficiCilt or hidden; KD-
'25 can act as.~srorehowe ofspiittual energy. C!mg is a homophone of the character cang, meaning compliMcy. ~is. .
character is M.t. ~ge ofim OfticiaJ kneeling pr<)~trate before his master, whose authority may be. symbolized by the halberd.
Spirit Srorehow~ may, not only access a res~ of shen,. but also help, the Heart-mind (the Empc;ror).enforce its commar.ds
~ ·with the authority and respect it deserves from i~ OfficialS (the other;energetic functions o.fthe body/mind/spirit)..~ l.J. .
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~ :When there is loss Of self-respect, when one is discouraged ~d not seeing the richneSS, this reminds o~e of the glory Md
~. :richness all around Md within them. - NRG

~ Fot someone who cann9t acknowledge one's sel(-w:orth (JS). Joy, happiness, beauty IUld elegMce. As we are !!lowly
'resurre<:tUlg the spirit arid a, patient begfus tO:,knP.rove, th~ po,int will give them a purpose. For quality- someon~ who
~ . doesn't have much sense o(.tb,eir Own beality,;~ff-.respect Or resp~ for others. They.tea4a biM!,c ~tence Md are "going
thrc>Ugh the mOtions," ..P-eople get ditW, miserable, fed llP when very .si~ they can los.e perspeCtive Md be stuck in. doom
~ aridgiOQm. This.restore.i; t:heif sc=lf-:respect, giyes:a lift, provides bas~c comforts. A generally un4er-wed point, about grace;
t6- beauty Md quality. Used usually after the other Kidney ehll$t points. If used too soon the person will not see the etemmce.
Tiniing is important. - PLN .
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Richness for My leve~ for general depletion ofbody mind Md spirit - NRG
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Basic energetic reserve. This storehowe has a more general effect on the body, mind, spirit. It is used when a person is
unable to build up their reserves of all the Officials., to help a person srock their howe. The point is situated at the top of
the upper jiao where we begin to receive, the most outward point to give reserves including sexual energy. Use when the
depletion is mote to do with the person thM their spirit - getting themselves burnt out, spending their reserves. Gets the
energy more available.· CM use with BL-67. Useful for MY affi:ctation ofthe chest. The best point on the body where you
get tremendow irritability, especially whtm brought about through mental strain. - PLN

Stimulates the Kidney function ofreception ofqi; regulates qi; subdues rebellious qi; stops cough; calms asthma;
~ resolves phlegm. Cough, asthma, chest pain, grief. Chronic fatigue due to adrenal deficiency (KD-6, KD-16, Md KD-27).
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P~ I Heavenly Po.nd TianChi

·Entry Window of the Sky

God's own bath or pond, cleanses unpurities and negativity which block jot and love, can bririg the Heart Protector to life,. . I
fills one Withjoy,love; compassion, happiness and fulfillment, and spreads ~his to all the Officials. When closed, one'inay
feel imp(!soned:in a relationship,' with a colorless, 'dull, boring perspective. Us~Jfone ~Is trapped; joyless, .(fry; shriveled;
burned up, or ~igned, partiCularly withoa relationship.. When one sees the joy or ql!alitytn others but feel none himself-
feeling entrapped;·iritprlsoned, and isolated- all sense of pleasure is gone; Or When in agood relation5h:ip and one can't feel
a sense of renewal. Also a great store of energy for the Heart protector; like the world's·ultimate hottub -to be completely··
at ease in yourself with your true love, and emerge feelingjoy, satisfaction, and acceptance which spills over to the other
Officials. ~ NRG ·
You can reach the soul and depth of the person both mentally andp!Jysically;; The pond ofGod,.aboly river- where we can
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maintain purity of the spirit. The patient can be bathed here, healed an!f cleansed in a tranquil Water that balances, restores ·
·and caliris the fire: Opens up the person to reldize they are not islands .Unto i(len:iseiVes. Bathing here will enrich the body,
mind, and spirit and lifrtbe patient out of depression; Renews the quality ofloVi:; that wliieh we tak¢'iil· A p'Ool or pond. a
large expagse of water where deep for~ o(life are gather~. A place where YC>'\i can reofientate the P.a.rient to.the heavenly
love which they may have lost. Connects us with something vast, boundless, a majesty oflife beyond normal
comprehension: Gives a sense of vast expans~on, germination of seed, water full of warmth, light. Heavenly refreshment
taking you beyond time and space into a larger heavenly ~elationship. ReleiLSes a terrific amount ofenergy into the •..
meridian. PC-1 and PC-2 are good together (men only), PC-.1 puts the patient in touch with them selt: PC-2 gives the
movement to do something With it. .It is Liilsafe to use on women unless you :are Very experienced. Treats sexual disorders
and abnormalities, manimary pain, melancholy; aU chronic illnesses. ;. PLN' ·

.PC-1 is important both as an entry point and as a Window of the Sky point for treating betrayal. As such, this point
provides the deepest possible connection to spiritual levels of intimacy. This point may help restoreoite's memory of one's ·
.Heart as a place of ultimate safety, before''theHeart becilme burdened by life•s soi:Tc>ws. Further/this •point may empower ·
one to experience the world !IS a safe' place; helpmgto clear the·etrect of past betrayaL PC-1 is forbidden to needle on ·
•women (see PC-2). However, in my opinion, it is quite feasible for eiqleriencetl practitioners to needle this ·point in women
. with smaller-sized breasts. Due to its position, male Pl'llctitioilers inust be se!ISitive to issues regarding appropriate intinUtcy
if they ch6se to needle this point on awomari. I have found this to be a most potent painfin empowering the overall
· spiritual well-being and fun~ion ofthe Pericardium (Pericardium) Official.. - U

Opens the chest; rectifies qi; (expands and relaxes the chest; diffuses Lung qi. Moves stagnant qi and blood in the
chest.) Distension and pain of the breast caused by Liver qi stagnation (this is. a meeting point ofthe Jue Yin meridian),
lactation insufficiency. • HJ · · ·

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r.l A sp~ing bubbling up, revit~lizing, fresh, alive, heating and invigorating the spirit of Fire. A ~ource of warmth that
,.l. distributes vital qi. Same connotations as V-1. Window, entry point on wo~en. • NRG

1· Cleansing and healing Water, infusion ofspif~~,the spirit ofFii'e, an 'infiniteac<;~mulation of warmth and spirit. The next
a
~ best. thing to a window.... Good for.cl~ing ilf th~ ~pirit level, source of puritY. For deep levels ofpoliution and toxicity
,.l tha~:need to b~ cleared oiit. _Drinking from ~od's <iwli_ltli?g.. [(is the}~~ spring as_HT-1 and ~I, the sprin~ wi~
·.heavenly character. Pure bnghtness of Water, this pomt mvtgorates, diStnbutes and mcreases vttal energy. An mfintte
,.1., accumulation of warmth an~ s~irit. For ~J.Urs~~ mothers ~o don't have enough ~lk; heat is dtying up. the supply. Major
. 1. effucts on chest, Hear~ palpttatto~, ca.rdta.c P!l~,!pneuqt.?nta,pulmonary con~es~ton., menstn.ial problems (safer to use on
~ women than PC-I}, htgh revers Without sweatmg.. Classtc pomt for tear.ofwmd and cold. - PLN

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Brings purity, cleansing, and fluidity to the Heart protector. To balance Water in the Fire, for a brittle spirit lacking in
reJ Ouidity, smoothness, and ease -relationships shouldn't be a struggle; love is natural. Or too much Water, when bogged
reJ down, overwhelmed, and polluted. For fear or recklessness around relationships. - ~G . .

t The. beneficial fertility of Water gathers here, a sense of rich nourishment. Water controls Fire, the hot and cold balance in
~ our love life, allows t,he elbow to move freely to stretch out and embrace people. Too much or too little Water can be
1 dangerous. Too much ~ater- patient is submerged in the marsh, pollution of the mind, diarrhea and vomiting. Fire raging
~ out of control - insanity, whole body trembling or very hot, very thirsty, dry mouth, mind really out of control Fear of ·
1 water, fear of meeting people, imminent suicidal feelings. You can cool Fire, be careful with it. Stabilizes the Fire· crying at
~ the least provocation, crazy for an imagirtary reason. Good for children with any ofthe symptoms ofburning, such a
reJmeasles. Attacks of fever with excessive perspiration, paralysis, sterility of women. - PLN

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I As the Water point, PC3 may restore the control of Water over a Pericardium whose Fire is raging out of control. As a
reaction to betrayal, one's Heart may be too open and expansive. Conversely, one's Heart may be shut down, thus trapping
heat in the Heart, which generates Fire. This is a key point for establishing harmony between Water and Fire as it relates to
J ~(Water) of intimacy (Fire). • U . . . ,
Pacifies the Stomach; clears heat; cools blood; expels toxic heat; opens the orifices; stops convulsions; calms the mind;
(reduces fire). Gastralgia, vomiting, high fever with restlessness and irritability (i.e. typhoid fever), food poisoning (with
BL-40 or BL-39 which moves ·and clears blood heat). As a he sea ·point, treats organ disorders, usually excess. - HJ

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Used \Yhen there are .no mental, spiritual or physical reserves. Supports, the energy of the elite, the royal bodyguards who
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have special qie~ training_ and lifestyle - a defi~i~ncy here ~·lead to a breakdown.. This point is used for callihg up
reinforceme!lts,Jike the "Three Musketeers.". Good in emergencies..Th~ gate. must open ~d close freely, when open too
wide the,re is ii draining of re$erves, if stuck shut, reserves can't get thiough.: When depleted, eold, inert, lacking joy, this is
tremendouSly replenishing point. - NRG · · · ·

. One of the strongest mental points to ~ring p~ce and serenity to the ~oublekr f{eart, mind and soul.: Helps to stabiliZe and
brings warmth to the mind and then back to the. Heart, a gate to a trerilendou5 reserve. Useful in acute'illness, it fortifies,
nourishes, calms and is a reserve for people who've had enough. [twill strengt"en the mind and give mental courage.
When the spirit qi is insufficrent this point makes you smile again. The "Accumulation Gate," a small ftssure allowing you
to access the vitality of the meridian q~ a cave of beneficial influences. Useful for shock, especially longer term effects.
Psychic imbalances -regulation of emotional potentials such as joy, fear, depression. Physical level for Heart organ itself
and Stomach, digestion. - PLN

As the xi-cleft point, PC- 4 clears stagnation from the Pericardium Official. It clears the effects of past betrayal that obstruct
the spontaneous opening and closing ofthe Pericardium gate. This is a chief point for harmonizing the function of the
diaphragm and clearing the stagnation that generates the inflated quality on the pulse corresponding to the diaphragm
position. - U

Removes obstructions from the channel; stops pain; calms. the Heart; .opens the chest; (regulates the Heart, calms the
spirit; removes obstructions, dispels stasis, stops pain; releases the trapezius,) Acute diseases, such as angina pectoris;·
··chest pain, Stomach pain etc. Blood (and qi) stagnation. Treats chronic conditions too. - ill ·

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.Being at attention, standing erect but relaxed, the bodyguard who stands beside the king to take the blows needs to· see 360
degrees. This person listens to all sides, medj~t~, calms things down, and n~gotiates. This point cleanses negativity, brings
peace out of chaos, creates a space ofprotecti6ri1beiW!)Cil the patient and the outside world, and gives breathing room. Also ·
for fears and panic,.phobias, when the person is· too vulnerable- "something's out there·to get me". - NRG .

Ajunction point between levels .. When there .is-a' marked difference between the surface and deeper levels. Brilliance.
shining through the doors; full ofthe power. of Fire and the brilliance of ilh,1mination, awe inspiring.· An idea of someone
going into a space full oflight artd power, connects Heart protector, Heart and Lungs. A go-between, envoy mediating
between the yin meridians ofthe arm. lfMetal is not warm enough the Stomach and Lungs will tighten. One of 13
classically used points for a degree of possession, Gui spirits, earthly spirits which can become malevolent, spirits of person
;on the way, returning to heaven. The patient .feels as though they are possessed by the de\jl. When diffe.rentlevels are .
;conflicting, this is a good regulator and harm01,1izer of energy. Metal point.:,cleansing on all levels, i.e.l\'lt of blood problems.
''The lntermediary".listens to both sides and brings h()pe... Applicable after treatments for possession, soul recovery,
emotional work, .anyone who says that they ate possessed by "devils." An intportant point for addressing loss ~d sadness,
for.treating resignation- and stagnation._ Balances Heart and Lungs_, Metal acting on the Fire, for the treatment of.nervous .
. weakness, or coldness.and rigidity. Sadness over.loss whicl;t.deye[ops into an emotional decline: griet: resignation,
·hopelessness, lack ofjoy; habituated behavior. When a person says "they feel cold"-- can be used to touch warmth. Union
iof3 yin meridian£,.. rr.eats many digestive problems, can~t digest food, abdominal symptoms, food laying in the Stomach,
all
·gastritis, cramps, inflamed· l:{eart, fear, nerves, cardiac pains, irregular periods, vaginaL discharge: Articular tr()uble
(rheumatism, arthritis). - PLN ·

The Pericardium is the intermediary between the inner sanctum of the Heart and the outside world. As the Metal point, PC-
5 may cool the Hearts fire by sedating the PeriC111'di1;1rn. This is a key point .for addressing the relationship between loss
(Metal) and sadness (F~). ,I have found this. point useM for treating the quality of resignation and stagnation indicated by .
the cotton pulse. Also note that this point has the alternate name GUI Lu or Ghost Path, indicating that it is a ghost. p()int
Ghost points are particularly effective in treating habituated behavior. - U

Resolves phlegm in the Heart; regulates Heart.qi; opens the chest; (regulates and tonifies the Heart; calms the spirit;
expands and relaxes the Cf,~st; cools .heat in th~, blood; regulates the Stomach.) Chest problems (as group luo). Same as
Neiguan, and often for .epilepsy (espeeially with phlegm at comers ofthe mouth) and malaria (especially with shivering and
high fever with .is pi!COxysm111 in nature), nightmares - scares away ghosts.. Addresses mental functions, especially excess
conditions. - HJ

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A gate to the Heart within; for somoone who keeps the world out or· for when there is a loss of contact with the inner self.·
When there is no trust, difficulty taking in or receiving, or when frightened•ofp.eople. When. no one can get in, there is
death, like a queen loeked in her chamber because the' king is afraid. that·she'U·be taken away; When fearful of people, it's
like there's a keep away sign, "Leave me alone" -locked in one's ~wn prison, perpetuated by fear, the palace becomes a
place of negativity and despair, Trauma can .keep this gate closetf:too long; •. Or .the gate is stuck open and everything·is
taken to Heart, and anyone; even the'riff-raft: is let in. Balances b'etween: body, mind; and spirit, allows treatment of other
points to' sink into the· inner depths or use when tr~ent is not being reeeiVc:d. - NRG

Takes things further in,' for a discrepancy between internal and external· Unites yin and yang, left and right, wonderful with
·.a Source poinL WorkS to balance the Heart and'the mind; when there is order it reduces fear. There;is.aTaoist expression
:"Nei Guan"'to examine oneself: Heartfelt searching of inner world. When the person is out of touch with· what they want out
oflife, gives connectiOn and takes'the person within them :Self.' •Whencthis gate is working smoothly; •the patient can see
things more Clearly, establishing a balance'ofthe·body and mind; inCreases coordination, reduces•i:haos. This point has a
general calming effect on the Fire Element· Helps With Heart· and PericardiUm type,of anxiety. This point is. a messenger of
the Emperor Who has access to thil: interior.·· It brings the menial and physical symptoms into line:· Draws the physical. ·
. symptom into the mirid; gettirig to the heart of the matter, accesses the inner pathways oftbe spirit. Aw~eness of the deeper
:Significan'ce of What appears on the stirfilce. Often Used with PC5, but perhaps not as deep. For:anxiety and depression of
.the highest Ieve~ insomnia; palpitations ofthe Heart, cardiac pairi, fullness of'chest, difficulty With !l'reatliirig,. all Stomach
•disordem, irregular menses - a heavy period one month, no period the next month. Excellent for sunstroke headaches,
summer-heat diSeases, swelling ofthe abdomen, shock. - PLN

Together with rn~s. this poirit regulates the inner and outer aspects of illumination governed by the Heart and fires of ming
men. The virtues ofthis poirit have been discussed in Part 1 [of Chinese Medicine and the Betrayal of Intimacy, American
Journal of Aeupuncture, Vol. 2~, No.I, 1995]. - U
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Opens the chest; regulate~ Heart qi and blood; regulates thejue yin; regulates and clears the triple burner; harmonizes
the Stomach: calms the mind; (tonifies the Heart; cfetirs fire' and heat, transforms if~art phlegm; harmonizes the yin;
calms the spir(l; invigorates the bloOd.) Diseases' of the' cardiOvascular sySterii (chest pain ·or tightness, angina pectoris,· :.•
palpation, etc.) ' gastric diseases (gastralgia, vOmiting, liii:eup }~ inornirig sickness, ner:Ve iuid mental disorders~ epilepsy, '
insomnia (with HT~7), hy8teria. Ail master of the Yin Wei Mai, this is more foi"the Stoinaeh and cliest compared to PC-7;"
This is like a - lU ·--

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· . Br~gs perspective, clarity, cal~ess, serenitY, gr~u~ding, a greater, higher vision, and solidity- qualities and richness of the
. Earth. Wl:ten t~ere are agendas, panicking; 'iil£~tuity, and one· can't share, giVi: or take wilrinth. The best defense or way to
. disann somoone is wit.h lo\ie ~·a happy and -p~&M .~fr k~s a\Yay negativitY, ''the tmest silk floating in water avoi.ds being
• cut by ti:R: sharpest swords"; ~ NRG . . ., . . . .
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All of the Source poiitts on the yin meridians have ·some; greatness, sense of power, supreme, very great. or greater iii their
name. Da Ling is the burial ground of the Emperors. A great reserve to be called upon, it will ground Fire, calming and
nurturing, connects to the source energy of our forebears. Brings a strong sense of security and stability. A, mound from
· whiCh tlie confused individual m~y see clearl1.. Usefuf when a pei'Son is exhibitif.!_g excess Fife, eSpecially as weak nerves,
instabilitY, excessive laughti!r, instability ofteinperatUre (hot/ca(d); worry, feat, unha:ppines~; dySpnea, ulcers, insanity. It
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· ~the Earth and Sour'ce point, PC-7 may gr<iun~ and nourish a' scattered Heart. I have. found this point to be vecy .
, stimulating and g~ner~ly reserve its· use for seda~ing peaple in shock or providing strong stimulation ~ the Pericard~
; function in a Way that cou14. be said to "raiSe the dead." In this last usage, please note that an alternate name: for PC~7 is
Guizin, "Ghost Heart." - U ·· · ·
·Calms the mind; (regulates the Heart; cools. heatiir the blood; expands andre/axes ~he chest.) Anxiety, palpation, carpel
tunnel syndrome. Like PC--6, but without actiortS o~ the StomaCh and chest. ~is is a more emotio~al 'in nature, focusing ·
on the Heart, shen, and mental functions. •AS aSbtiree poiilt it' iS goOd for deficiency conditions .and as a son point it may
also treat excess. - HJ . : . -_· .- ' ' '· . . .. ·. . . ·. ' .. . . .

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Wh~ leading troops ~ri long ~paigns the Emperor ~ get ~ - thi# ~ fewhot:gtCaiS,Jots of s~s. arJ.d ljostel ·.
situati9ns.. All outpoSt for the _ltiilg to get r~freshed arJ.d ~l!)£i:d. ·-qus. ~ 1¥; ~¢ king 1Ql!.k4tg 1111 ~ppe,ara,nce 'to eil~urage ~
weary troOps. Ol'like a·Iong Weekend at a spa, used~ apersori is weary, in arut, with,no.energy, no hope,_ or bumt out.
. A refuge. replenishes and regenerates a weary, fallen, isolated, rejected, depre$Sed, exhausted spirit,·without riChness and
- · una.bl!! to share~ A gate ofhQpe and ren!!W81, that everything,is going _to b~ okay, restores. one to positively move forward
with confidence. - NRG . · · ' · ·

The Palace is. the house of GO_d, e.bove .ali it .has lo~;earint .~ion and wanntl.t. Oi~ Ut~ person s.tr:ength to go on with
renewed \igor. A pc;rson may _loqJ~ for ~pv~:-Witl.t sexq8J iJilll11¥.ui~y Ill' ~it Fif¢nll~Y ~ve gpne.9ut•. Y9U may seie wearil,l,c:Ss
and flatneSs, cole( no energy. '·rrtlie patieJtt iS fi=.4 J,lji ofs~!ng • in.a ild.;•.take. thedl tQ the palace;~·~e' hous~ of GOd, the
Emperors palace. It is full of opulence. abundance, warmth, ·loV!: etc. This 'poiDt brings the person to the palace, he is ·
rested, bathed, ted; l(lved. . It.tC)~ly rech81'gCS th~~n, b~es them in, SW1$!line, On~ oft,he most p<))VCI'ful points on the
body, brin,gs hope eteqla),_ eausesJiC@l'l.!lllCI'gii:S to leSp Up. Jfelps .O.ne to flPif~ry pf~ Hea.rt5. desire, p~~SSion,' prayer
point. USe this po~t ~en the.person is _isQI~ feel~ r.cdeaect. cut o~ Wtii;P: tJ.!.ey red~~. at I'Q<l~ bOttom and unable· to.
'share. SexUal problems of aU kinds; frigidity, impotence, sexual promiscliity, iittimacy without atrection. J . .acking iii. .
passion; weariness and flatness, cold, no energy. You could use this point when chronic disease has taken hold and is
smothering tbC:-persQll. .MOxa is very_effectiye. ~e careful. you can. o~ people wWl this PQinl Best.used iJ:!, hQI'ary.
time, If their F!fe:is ~latilo (up_lllld doWI.l) Jt can ~-things,,WQrse. ~~than PC-1. or 9. Fire which is out of co~trol or
seeming to be o~ alto!ether~ blood WJt!li'C it slululd not.be- blQQd in.stciQ~ ~cl.urine, bleeding hemoimoids, 8unis~ reVer ·
With no sweaiiri'g.lmger and 'frustratioit, maniC dePreSSive cyCleS, acute sadness and deJ;ressioo~ neficie~l:y o.f fire can
manifest as cold or· rigid interactions; ,miserable people unable to share warmth, -love and affection; chronic asthma with poor
.circulation, poor memory. - PLN

As the horary point, PC-8 may rekindle the fires of a weary Heart. I think of this as a point that can induce a state of bliss,
which may restore one's memory ofsafuty_andjoy.buried in the depths ofsel£ I have found this to be one of the most
profound points for reawakening the Heart's fire and capacity for joy. - LJ ~

Clears heat (exogenous or organ); reduces Stomach fire; calms the mind; (regulates the Heart; cools heat in the blood; ~
restores consciousness.) Tongue ulcer (especially at the tip ofthe tongue), insomnia or emotional agitation due to Heart fii'C,
high rever and delirium due to tebrile diseases. - HJ

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Fuel for the fire, a mother's love is necessary for a child to live and grow. To bring projects or oneself to maturity and
fruition .. Also allows on~ access to touch the..it!Xlr.e, .Yfhe[l. cold at ~e core or cold in relationships, "I can't receive love,"
there nay be isolation, addiction to love, hypilfsext1ality (sex only satisfies telriporaril~iif it doesn't touch one's core).
When success doesn't bring happineSs; one is still empty, ''it's never enough". - NRG . . ·

A strength that will march on and revitalize t11ipatient, it will 'revitalize themiddle.ofthe person. Brings h~at, warmth and
light to the blood, rekindles and awakens the Fire as more Wood is fed to it. Gives a sense of vital impetuosity, direct route
~ to the middle of ourselves. Make sure that there's enough Wood, that you want a bigger ftre. Sometimes putfmg fuel on a
fire puts it out! It may be necessary to poke the ftre with PC~7 or PC-8 beforehand. Helps people who have difficulty in
~ express'ing themselVes, connectS the mother with the' child, helps to,calm the patient, they will be fed and nourished.
Urteontrolled sexual habits, desires intimacy by·still di~coimected from the Heart Restores consciousness, when the mind is
.~ disconnected from the body; fainting, epileptic fits. A lack of Wood- poor'coordination between mind and body; lack of ·
blood, poor distribution of blood circulation, hemorrhoids; varicose veins, hypotension. Too much Wood- hypertension as a
hot and burning body and rigid tongue. No perspiration at all can guide us to this point. Hands hot or cold, cerebral
congestion. Gives fullness and movement tci the low abdomen. - PLN

As the Wood point;PC-9 may bring vision to the Hearts of those who feel lost in relation to intimacy. A person may exhaust
his or her Heart and mind without finding fulfillment in relationship. This point empowers the resilience and self esteem of
Wood to a despairing Heart that has suf'fered niany violations. I often needle this point in conjunction with LV-l in order to
integrate the functions of discernment al'ld self esteem (Wood} with intuition (Fire). - U

Clears heat; restores·consciousness; expels wind; (regulates theHeart, clears Heart fire.) Mainly for emergency cases,
such as high fever, ·severe sunstroke, coma, convillsion; - HJ
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A gate through which everything must enter, if closed the triple, hearer'raJb ·7 the~e may l!~.~ldn~. rlgidity,,intle~ibifity on
all levels, feeling cold and inert like metal, not letting anytliing in or QUt. A lack of Warmth, the eSsence of Fire is About
communication, sb,aring, and so on. there may be.an inabilityto.receiv,e,q~lity, to take in ideas on a mental level, or ll{l
inability ~ adjust or coordinate to people or the enviJ:onment - inside or ou~ide.. Like a good rush ofair to stolce up the Fire.
-NRG

The Three Heater is reSp()JISible for qi and blood circul8tion, fluid contro~ -formation of sub~~ces•. t;.nergies~ a,nd .. ; ' .•
hormones. It.regulates the wei~~~ the. boundaries .ofthe body; ~d ~ 4:,0!\d~l,aspect of our ~d. As the.ou.~ost
aspect ofthe Fire Element, the· Three Heater affe!:ts 01,1r sqcial;interactio,ns, ~ ro~'w.e pl.y, and in~ our person$1ity.
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It inftu~ces the way.a pc;rson connects to the woold outside, tJte way. I~ intP.&:cts us~ a relatively,!!uperticjallevel, wit!t .
Fire imbalance you may have a lot of superficial warmth, with n~ lasting;strengt.ll or center. Jbe .Frontier pass is our way' of
doing business with the world and must remain open for energy to~·~ physically~ and ~y.'.:As a sate;:il is
important that it moves freely. It is the Metal point so it is the essence of the Official, its quality - use this point to enriCh Jhe
quality ofthe Fire. This point regulates. h~ without theprop!lf h~.theie wiU be trouble with articulations,:fiumbness,loss
· of sensitivity, lack of energies or energies which ~ unbalanced,: inapprop~ especially imballmOOS;~( ~- Warms the
rigidity, coldness, numbness, lack of s.ensitivity which may be a M:etal prob~ with the Fire. DisharmonY hereiJllly .
manifest as a rigid mental·attitude. with a certain sort of rigidity in speCch, dogma. There. may be an inability .to cpordinatc
· thOI,Ights and feelings on the mental level, the person may be unable to discriminate the relative quality of associations. Used
as a Metal point when the mind is starved cold odiigid, there fllllY be m inJb.ility to.~ ~.appreciate.~ quality of
incoming ideas. Troubles with throat: has a tremendous effect on speech and PC!llation if the throat is. numb (you can't
speak if Metal is too cold), tongue curls up, gets rigid, lacks ftexibility; dry tnolith. ·Film over eyes·(opacity of the ciomea),
headaches, malaria, cholera. Coldness, rigidity, troubles with articulation at.the elbow, wrist, unable to raise forearm, frozen
shoulder, tennis elbow, stu~ering. Similar symptoms to those of Metal points on other Fire meridians. - PLN

This point is ideal for the person who is always rushing into relationships and withdrawing upon feeling exposed. The triple
heater tends to generate a lot of fire in social relationships and activities, expres.sed as excessive talking and chatter in social
situations. Conversely, this point may help a withdrawn.individual expand their boundaries. Hence, this point may either
disperse the habituated energy of constantly pushing past one.'s boundariesi or assist a person who is withdrawn to expand
their horizons. This exemplifies the ability of acupuncture to harmonize various ·aspects of being on a continuum from excess
to deficiency. Constantly rushing into the outer frontier, one may fall prey to external pathogenic factors, hence this point's
function of dispelling wind and heat. Comparing the function of this point with that ofPC-9, it is apparent that PC-9
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governs the flow of energy toward the center, whereas TH-1 directs energy. to~d the outer frontier. - U

Restores consciousness: stops convulsions; clears heal; expels wind. Coma, convulsion, headache, sore throat, congestion
of the eye. - HJ

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The circulation ofheat has much to do with fluids. If there is no fluidity, no ease of movement or smoothness. Or an
unstable miitd, wanderiitg, awash in thought; or bubbling out of control. Controls fluids iit the three jiao, when there is lack
of sense of flow (unable to go with the flow)?f.~~U,Iate5 movement of fluid andqi between the three jiao's, levels, or Officials.
. WithoU,t t111idityadjustments can't be easily made, allows for one to give clear and appropriate attention to things. A special
point for sounds. of slushing fluids in ears, tinnitus. • NR'~

This is the gate which gives the abilityto move, allows all fluids ;u;_d essence to be carried around the body. Many illnesses
· restrict proper movement. This point is the Water· within the Fire, so it's effects show in our ability' to be fluid and yielding,
to. be expansive and then When appropriate to withdraw. This' ean·be ori a physical level of sweating, shivering, closed
pores, or on a mental and spirituallevelin our relationships and our enthusiasm for life. Our movements may be physically
restricted, we may seize up,· ot dry up. Our shoulders, elbows. and wrists may be unable to exchange loving embraces. Or
· Water may not be controlling Fire resulting iit volatile hot tempered outbursts. The gate may be jammed open-and letting in
too much Water causing all the problems of excess fluid. The patient may feel that they are awash in their thoughts and
carded away by them. Mind wandering with loss of stability (not madness), awash in thoughts, emotional turbulimce,
distracted or carried away by life and nor in controL In some eases, alack of fluid may be the cause a disharmony and the
gate needs to be opened so that the patient -can feel'a sense of flow, ofgoing along with the world.· This point will cool and
provide fluid communicatioo at every level_ ~t th~ right temperature. Go0d on a mental level for the person who 'is rigid ·and
not flowing. On a physical level this can be understood as sweating or shivering Which can regulate the heat in the body.
Frenetic speech, excited to the point of insanity; hot or cold from shock or emotional agitation, deranged mind. This is a
point which has particular effects on secretions, hormonal secretions (regulates Water and Fire), it is the "liquid gate." For
excess or deficient fluid: swollen limbs, problems in the synovial.fluid, painful, swollen articulations, heat or dryness in the
throat, mouth, gums, eyes, febrile diseases, red painful eyes, fluid in the ears, swooshing tinnitus, hands and feet cold or hot
swollen and painful. • PLN

Clears heat; dispels wind; benefits the ears, removes obstructions from the channel; (moistens dryness.) Acute otitis
~ media, local • HJ
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Shu Stream Wood Tonification

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Links to the planning and decision making process. A connection to the mother, draws excess of Wood onto Fire. Too much
-~ or too little Wood on Fire causeS raging heat or cold. Fevers, hot in one area, cold in elsewhere. • NRG
.~
A superior point to use for building up· or balancing the Fire. Has a tremendous effect on mental level. The Three Heater
must have a ready supply of Wood so that it can control the uniformity of the warmth and Fire within us. A major link, how
plans and decisions can be made, a central clearing house for information. Liver belongs to the middle jiao, gives energy
and expels toxins from the body and mind. The Wood Element has a strong connection to the muscle and sinews of the
body, and the articulation of movement, especially when the hands and fmgers are involved· numbness or spasticity of
fingers. This is a good place to treat someone who has problems, physical or spiritua~ with grasping things, or with the
coordination of movements. One ofthe best mental points on the body. For the birth of getting well. Intermittent fevers,
malarial fevers, high fevers with sweating, fevers in part of the body only, dizziness, vertigo, problems with balance, partial
hearing loss. Pain in the low back. First aid point for exhaustion. • PLN

Clears heat; expels wind; benefits the ears; removes obstructions/rom the channel; regulates qi; (moves stagnant Liver
qi.) Chronic otitis media; deafuess and tinnitus, local pain. • HJ

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TH.if Yang Pond · YangChi.
Yuan Source

A warm, sunny pond that .supplies heat. Goes to the very source of the Official, a warni. source supplying the canals and
ditches(sluices) ofth~ communication. network. Useful for hypertenSion. -_NRG .. ·
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Source point, central communications resource, pool of yang energies. Reg~!ation of Fire and heat, a pond that supplies the
. ditches and the sluices, the Chinese call it the communications network. Literature about the triple heater is full of analogies
about.water and the distribution.ofr~ources, regulation ofth~ drain11ge SY~!em.and irrig~~;tion- Water is able to
communicate, to reestablish wannth, harmony and stillness, our first lev.~l qt en~rgy, our primary source level of
communication. You can do with this point what you can do with TH-l, TIM, TH~3. but tQa l~ser degree. The Source
arms,
point deals with, the first ripples of distreSS Or strain. [nability.tO grasp !)( h61f:l O,bjects, .tO raise the ShOl\lQ¢rs !!nd tO
grasp or bend- fingers .. Diabetes, ttiyrojd imbalan~; tonic effect on yang of the.Whole body: Can be el(cellent for reducing
high blood pressure, May be useful to moxa when blood pre~sure needs to .be raised. Forbidden after 3111 month of
pregnancy. - PLN .
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; Relaxes sinews: removes-obst~liqns from the channel; benefits the ears: promotes fluids transfor~lion helping the
Bladder .and Kidneys; (dispels wind, clears fire and heat,) Pain in the wrist; aim, and shoulder, deafuess and tinni~.
thirst and retention of:urine, general body heavineSs. - HI · · · ·

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 Master: Yang Wei Mai

A wonderful point, adjusting the inner world with the outer. About sharing warmth with the outside world. Useful for a
lack of warmth on all levels, when unable to give of onesel( Or if stuck open; the person would inappropriately and share
and comni.unicate their warmth to anybody';· G00 d for someone who has problems with relationships, giving and receiving,
having a purpose bigger than oneself: sharing unselfishly. The face that one present to the outside world should be
appropriate and truthful, reflecting the God within, not taking on a role that is not in harmony with who one really is =one
true nature that follows the Heart. If someone .wants• love, one must give it- we reap wha:t we sow, - NRG

The Outer Frontier Gate shows the importance'brharmony between our internal en~onment and our external environment.
It opens the gate between them, balancing the tWO functions. A source of power and mental strength. The' Three Heater can
be thought of as a social ambassador going Ol!lt to:and reaching: out to the world giving a wider point of view on things,
harmonizing out view of:the world, The ."Outside Opening'' opens the passage which ties our .internal experience to our
.external environment- it is·thtough our interactions With the world around us.that we widen our horizons and cultivate a
more complete understanding. This point carl be helpful irt ali matters which. relate to the way in which we are connected to
the world outside, the way in which· we reach, out and make connections with others. Good for the person who has problems
with relationships •. This point allows the lovecofthe Emperor to be shared, balancing the two worlds. A useful point for
regulation of the Fire in social relations, allowing the love to be shared in an appropriate way. There needs to be a
correspondence between the inner experience and the outer world of circumstances, the way things manifest in our lives.
Does the face we present to the world express what we are feeling, and the person we wish to be? There needs to be clarity
about our intentions,ifwe are to·take responsibility fur things which are larger than ourselves, social responsibility. The
consequences of dishonesty are painful. Does,the• patient feel that they are in alignment with their inner sel( or have they
strayed through influence or pressure from others. into a life situ~tion which does not feel right? This point can help with
conditions which are the expression of a conflict between the inner and outer worlds, .we can bring them together in order to ·
.resolve differences. Has .a big effeCt on all the senses, especially in the person who is mentally shutting the, gate, refusing to
relate, does not want to see, know, hear. A person may have shut the gate when it's too much effort to join in and be part of
what's going on. TH-5 and PC-6 work well together, one point on each arm according to the difficulty. Problems which
arise from a lack of warmth in relationships, instability in relationships; looking for excitement as opposed to intimacy;
regulates the outflow of energies; for people who jump into relationship; difficulties which arise when other people are the·
I P£?ble~ ~C:Ota! ~tability, exces~ intef'!lal press~res; suicid~ _tend~cies.; difficulty ~ith oth~rs results in a pain .in the guts.
,~ Mtgrame, untabihty, touchy tense nnpattent. Feelmg ofunrealtty, altenatton, uncertamty. Vtolent fear. Helpful m
.rJ childbirth. Powerful in dealing with heat in a person, first aid point for fever - frre can be blown away by fever. - PLN

I Together with PC-6, this point regulates the inner and outer aspects of illumination governed by the Heart and frres of .
~ mingmen. One virtue of the luo points on the yang meridians is that they are able to drain the external pathogen that harms
.rJ their associated Elemen~ Hence, ~-5 relie.ves exterior an~ hot conditions. In this ~espect, :rtJ-5 is like a gate that may vent
internal pressure and reheve the entrre contmuum of function represented by the Ftre Offictals. - U

· Expels wind-heat; releases the exterior; removes obstructions from the channel; (regulates the triple burner and Yang
Wei Mai; relieves exterior conditions, clears heat; tonifies wei Fever due to EPI, headache, strained neck. - HJ

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·CI~ the·communi~ion system. The irrigation system network of comimlni~iQn channels passes energy arud heat to all
areas. Cleans out the ditches, good for detoxification. Gives harmony and movement, s.haking out the clutter and dirt. in
channels. • NRG

The F~ point within Fire. [t can stoke up the Fire in all the .thr~ jiao, ther~fore all the Offi~ials at once. This may bring
.balance to them all. Branch implies shariitg responsibility, "ditch" is perhaPS better translated as a canal carrying water of
.an unspecified quality. ·The Three Heater controls ditches and waterways whilili ~ vital pathways of communication in
China, where irrig'ation was the key to control ·The,Three Hea~er can be·seenc as eontrolling all kinds of energy and fluids.
Very powerful point. for heating up. Fire .for P!=ricatdium.and Three Heater.QF's who, can't get warm, . Stulkes out lJle dead
.ash and enlivens the Fire. For clearing·out.and detoxification. Helps with heat problems; especially,·•when the patient is
-complaining of pain, intense heat with acute pain; febrile disei!SCS; h.igb· fe~ ~out~perspiration; rheumatic and arthritic
condidons; bowels hot and dry, chronic eonstipation, .hemorrhoids, bleeding•in the. loWer jiao, C)'$titis, chest pail), .acute pain
in-the ribs and axilla; angina pectoris; diaphragm and chest disorders {dghtness,' pneumonia; pleurisy, bronchitis); fever. wjth
chills, dumbness, excessive bleeding or tainting during childbirth, retained placenta. Deficient Fire • swollen puff:y limbs,
edema. . • PLN . · . · "· ·

As~ horary point,.lH-6 is particularly effective for rekindling deficient fiie.or !iraining:excess fire. A flying tiger conjures
images,ofabundant strength and energy. ·One can only imagine· how much ifinappropriate contact" a flying tiger could make.
The dger is a Yin animal that should be on the earth rather than in ~eaven;. fJying; - U

Regulates qi: removes obstructionsfrom ·the channel; removes obstruction,fr~tn the Large Intestine; clears heat; expels
wind;'.{dispels ql stagnation; especially in the hypochondriacregion; clears fire and heat; moistens .
and moistens the Intestine.) Similar indications to Wai Guan,
regulates' .
• HJ
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~For some.one who needs guidin~, comfo~t, .security, caltrines~. Benefit of the an~tors, c_alms and giyes sense of security as
one taps mto knowledge and wtsdom wtthm, to see from a htgher, elder perspecttve; Akm to GV-19 and GV-20 but not
~quite as powerful. - NRG

~~With this point we gain access to the assembled_energy of the spirits ofthe ancestors. The support qfthe clan. Helps a
1 per~~~ tap ~to a d~per ~~~~ of~esources. 'For p~opte Who are:tost in the wilderness_, for people who j_oin cults to help them
~revttahze thts defictent sprrtt Brmgs purpose: lind· strength. Al~ost equal to GV-20 m terms ofretummg control. An
~assembly poinfof ancestors which can be useti to 'bring calm, peace and tranquillity. A useful·point when the eriergy on
Three Heater is blocked. Estaplishing a connectiqn to the lineage of a person, their hereditary patterns, drawing upon the
~past for wisdom .and perspective. The Chinese revere and worship their ancestors - we can all benefit from the knowledge
and power of the ancestors. The ancestral clan aspect of the point name denotes all the support, belonging and obligation to
~be derived from an extended 'astral connection.' You can go here to draw on a source of wisdom which will clarify the
chaos: When there is a blockage and a person is asking where do I go for help? where can I go from here? This can be a
~powerful point. We are all part of a lineage, a stream of consciousness, we need a historical perspective on the way things
came to pass. Being in touch with the accumulated wisdom of our lineage will help us to be centered in the interactions
• which we have with others. Knowledge oflineage patterns will help someone move to their own maturity. Use in mental
disorders (giddiness, chaos)- person doesn't know where to go, can give a sense of stability and calm, can take a person
~back to the place where they go stuck. Skin painful to touch, involuntary movements in fingers and hands. Calms hot/cold
~symptoms and sorting out qi that seem to have got snarled up in one area. This is also a good point for old people. - PLN

~Dispels wind and clears heat; soothes the Live~ and rectifies qi (stagnation). Pain at the costal region, especially on the
sides (shao yang related). ·~ HJ .

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,..J. Group Luo: 3 Arm Yang

''• . ., .. .
~ Unblocks stagnancy, brings warmth, heat, tire, arid passion. Ju~ction of yan~ merid_ians, j~ining ofii, :'fl. and X. When
there is cold, lack of movement, orlethatgy on any level, the pattentdoesn't like gettmg up m the mommg, moves slowly,
~~ when the spirit is willing but flesh is weak. - NRG ·
~ Junction point where the three predominantly-yang meridians of the aim can be contacted, brings them together to work
more harmoniously, forbiddenJo needle( It should only be used when you've achieved a reasonable balance between the
1-J. three Officials. If you use it too early to bring disparate levels together you may Well not get much response. Used more on
1 a physical level, connected with, warmth;. actiVity; :movement. Can be used on a mental level. Good for complete exhaustion,
~ digestive disorders, sleeping a lot. InVigorates yang to eliminate toxic thoughts, emotional poisons. When.the body does not
.I wish to move and it's not the person who doesn't want to move; but the body --"spirit willing but body weak." People who
~are inactive yet become very tired. Purging the system, helps unblock the intestinal track, gets rid ofaccumu:latiori of tilth,
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~ refuse:> "Of if there is a, lot ~f intlamrn~tion th~ ;point can be used. to reduce heat ~e intes_tines. SY;ffiptom~tically when
there ts lackofcoordmatton, stagnatton ofqt m the shoulders or upper. arm, pam m the toms, certam eye dtseases . ._ PLN
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l'H-9 Fourth Gutter SiDu .

Carries away rubbish, brings.tluidity and circulation _to the channels, transfers heat to where it is needed.. Like a rain gutter
, taking away water .~d preventing it from entering the building - if someone seems to be sinking inside, into the mire.
pspecially useful for tinnitus and ear disorders. ~_NRG

A man-made ditch to carry away polluted water, good for clearing out and detoxifYing the meridian and Official of
impurities, such as deafhess C~~used by blocked eustaphian tu~e, o~ painfulelbo,w j~int. Gpod when unable, to get a balance .
..

on the Three Heater, could be due to a blocked gutl.li _so clear. it .out. w.d reY(Wi2;e the .body, ·filind, spjrit. The image ,Qf four.
·rivers suggests that the~e is a flow of energy, acharuiel for conducting th«,: qi:towhere it n~ to be,.or.perhaps for washing
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away an accumula(ion of refuSe. JfTH-4 seems to have little effect we miglit ad~ this point to increase the volume of flow ..
"PLN ~

TH-10 Heavenly Well- TianJing

He Sea Earth Sedation

A source of godly energy. All the richness is here, no negativity is found in this well. Brings security, stability and peace of
the Earth Element. Good for pain on all levels. When hot and cold are unstable, there may be ups and downs, when not
feeling continually nourished with love, this point resolves restlessness and provides equilibrium. When times get tough -
like an internal drought - this point recharges, revitalizes, and replenishes. Bath here tO reconnect with the mother and the
father, the essence, a reservoir ofenergy, and a good supply house for aU Oip~s. - NR.G

Point for clarity and beauty, strengthening and reinforcing the spirit and mind. A supply of heavenly qi that recharges, h~ps
the patient to reach deep into themselves when they·have lost ·contact with the heavenly father or who they are. This is God's
· supply house, we~ go here in.order to draw from a deep, inexhaustible,,W¢1~ nptmt ordinary sour~ of energy;- Da:awing
from this well is like feeding someone .in ,t,b.e: desert. All the,Eiements stemJrpm and~ CQntained Jlere. Enriches the. Earth
· within the Fire and. has direct repercussiOns on all the other eleven Officials. •; This is the.most neglected point in the .whole
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body, a magnificent point. You get no negative things frOm this well, it gives. stability of mind, strength, peace and serenity
to sick patients. ,Pf9vides warmth andJove in a groundedsuppprtive way, ~en_,the Fire is in trouble the person can be
. made to fee! held aqd stable. Good for people who ar:e emotionally unstable,ipeop(e wb.Q. have not·been given steady;
continuous love as children. Stability in the mind -can fos'er the peace an.d s~n~ty;needed for healing. • Encouragement to
reach ~eq~ inside. ~laxes nervQus eiroess, hyper.excitation. Acute p~ especially fqr the .emotional-aspect ofthe pain;. the
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reaction.to the pain, hyper to ~e point ,of-insanity r- gr.eat sadness;-emotional shook, emotional instability ~ hot and cold,
restless, agitated. Sedate for-h~t: flushes. P~ in head; behind the ears, amt.'; chest, .rubs, shoulders; .elbow. Inability to
· speak, inability to lie down, partial deafuess, ·tinnitus, outer corp.ers ofeye reli and S)-V~Uen: ··When usingthe gates which
on
regulate secretions.(TH-2, SI~2) always consider adding this.as well. Has an·effect digestion,.~ when a person .is adverse.
to eating and they ~ in need of nourishment, (chronic -illness or deptession)i Forbidden from fourth month of pregnancy.
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 TH-11 · Pure Cold Abyss Qing Leng Yuan
-~- Used to cool someone down on any lev<il, when things get too hot, revitalizes, stimuiates, and retresh~s -like plunging into a
cool pool. • NRG -
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t This; p~intrefers t_o the refresh--ing,-__ ._coolin____g_ qu_a,_~-
_ _ 1_-~_- -~-~-·_rs~- o• ~th_e_ _ _ 'hann_o_n._ize-~,' .w_ho P_ ,_~?_vides t?ermostatic. control, cooling as well
~ as heatmg. Abyss can .mean lonelmess and dt:~Q.!,i!.hon When our Ftre IS unbalanced. Gtves the pattent space, freedom,
f quieting mental agitation to the point ofmental ii!sanity.. Good whe11 Fire is out of control, you see a lot of heat in one part
~ of the body as opposed to another. - PLN • · -• -~

~~This p~int has the dual function of(l) clearing heat and draining ftre ~d (2)·ofr~kindling aspects of being from which Fire
rJ has .been withdrawn. I have found this point _effective in the restoration of warmth tp the uterus _and sexual organs when
· wiumth has been withdrawn as a response to betrayal. • LJ _
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-- TH-12 Relax and Enjoy Xiao Luo

~ A wonderful point, when burned out and in need of a vacation, to relax and have fun. When agitated, uptight, can't let go
~ and release. ·• NRG

~ When the solid ice of a river thaws and gives way to fluidity, we experience a release that can energetically be expressed as
-· relax and joy. Luo is the name of a stream in Snantung Province. For the person who can't relax, little joy to be had, busy
-~- running round seeing everyone else is okay. This is like bathing someone in sunlight, brings warmth to the mind and spirit.
Keep the sun in mind and the spirit will make a tremendous change. Very comforting point. This point is valuable in easing
r..lhypertension, also consider ifthe energy is stuck. - PLN

~ The name "Relax and Joy" does not represent a translation ofthe Chinese charac_tef$ (xiao shuo) for this point. Ho.wever, the
1 p~int name as given by J.R. Worsley uniq~~ly express~ -t~e sp~it ofthis point._ I consider t~e fu~ction of this point !o be
~ strnilar to that ofTH-11, but on a more sptrttual level. ThiS pomt may allow someone who ts upttght to relax and enJOY
1 tl).effi$e[~4 R~icularly 4uring sex. A functi~g as.sociated wi~h this letting go of control is the al:lility to restore fl_uids ·
~ depleted by eiccess heat This depletion inay pe e,videnced in deficient vaginal secretions during menopause. I have also
. used this point effectiVely in women who are unable to attain orgasm. • U- ·· ·

Shoulder Meeting Nao Hui

1 A loClll point for shoulder problems: Can il[so. be tised to help someone "~lloulder the burden" on physical, mental, or spirit
~~~-~ . - .
raJ- A point that is better than the sun or infrared heat to bring heat and movement to the whole shoulder .area Definitely.
f consider moxa ~d m?xa. ~oil. ~etter ~or rheumatpid arthritis than for osteo-arthritis. It is excellent where shoulder paralysis
~ was the result of exposure toth~lieezmg cold. - PLN .

TH-14 Shoulder_ Bone JianLiao

~ Like VI-13, to shoulder the burden, carry weight 6n the shoulders, a s~p~ortive point on all levels. ~ NRG
/,J A classic point for troubles of the anns and shoulders, as in bursitis, fibrositis, symptoms affect~d by heat and cold. To .
1 bring warmth tonifY with moxa, if hot and painful with inflammation sedate, adding. Sedation point and Source point. Can
~ be used with other shoulder points e.g. LI-15 and LI-16 to bring warmth to the area. Good for arthritis. - PLN

~ Remo~es obstructions from the channel. Diseases of the shoulder. - HJ

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A coimection to h~venly rCalitis: For spiritUal str~ngth, suppbrtlng a sense ofspifituai uprightness and integrity. Also for .
pain, stiffuess, contraction or spasm in the shoulder area. - NRG ·

. This po~t has ~ similar e~ on th~ Thiee Hea1tr ~- Sl-11 has or~ the S!D81Uhtesdne. lt is .fuo(e forthe spirit thlio just the .
body and mincl The Official has to spend ~is tune sending.h~ or cold, to ..1tl!-e o~h¢r Otlicials, to mainJ:!lin . .· . . ·. · ..
body/mind/spirit luirm.ony. TH~15 goes straight to ~e spirit of the Tttree Heater making it s.troriger !Uld mo~ .resilient 811cl ,
robust. You may Consider using TH-15 and SI-ll, which will produce a d~.amatic tiarisformatiori. ·One is spreading warinth
lO the spirit.ofall the other Officials while. cleansing thern wi$.811 inner pUJ;ity, .. lvfo~ strengthens the. upper respiratory
traCt, .colds etc..: GOod. for arthritis, paiitlmd s~Uing. colds, weakD.ess. - P.LN . ' .· . .

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TH-16 ·. .. Heavenly, Window . ' ,.
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Window of the Sb •. ..: ..
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. When hot and cold or "out ofstep" widt relationshiPs to oihm.~ spirit,. ~pujt~af ~01,~~. id~. work arid' s~ ~n. When the
ability to attune and hannonize one's. actions wiUl words is lost.· oDe· may ~ oVeieil.thusiastic and then indifferent - this ~

week they are fanatical about a spiritual practice or idea, next week it is "btink.'' This pont especially relates to the mind
. and spirit When unable to share in the goodness around-oneself; the-higher.pi:rspective isJost, there may be isolation, .. ......
' lonelin~ agitation, and depression.. ~Ips on!; to ·s~ hoW''~'opeil.and:clQ:se ~PI>r:<IP~ely to 0thers, community, I!Jld · ..
' work. This point ~,harmony b~n. m~en,t~ :and ex~al, wh~IJ 1,1n~l~to.m~ter or fuel a reJationship, Fire may
flare up and diC qUickly. If this window is jariuned open, there may be too muCh giVing of Fire- overly giddy, affectioriate,_
and soon. Lets someone see when, how, and What is appropriate, setting proper boundaries, hannonizing actions arid
, words, and sharing appropriately in \Y~th and joy of Nature. -NRG

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The Three Heater sei'Ws the other Officials ancfmiJst see what is going on e~ COtner of~e kipgdo~ :Ifth~ ~dow is
jaauned shut or .open the result is .contlict among the.Officials .and disha.rmd,nY, in the kingdom. ·parts may 'be hot. and~others
cold resulting in strit.B, confusion, depression, anxiety and fi:!~r. When the window is properly functioning all confusion is
cJaritied 1111d he.can contact the unity ofhea.w,n. .his spirit!,lal eye sees the wilY ~o fultiU the needs of all the kingdom equally
and tranquillity returns. About being able to S!lC • is going on in life, the potential ofwannth and love in the person's
life. Helps the perSon to be_ positive, makes thirigs ci~arer. ~ PLN ·. . .
As a Window of the Sky point, TH-16 ffijly. empower deep insight into COIIIIJJunication, connection and other issues
concerning the triple heater limction. • I.J · · ·· ·' ' · • '' ·

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Gives a little privacy and protection. Allows the appropriate amount of air into the Fire - when Fire is flaring up too much .
or is too protected. This is a harmonizing and regulating point, keeps heat from blowing out of control, or keeps you
separate but not isoiated, to contain Fire so flame~ don't leap out -like a fireplace screen. Also for earach~. - NRG

A "cookbook" point for deafness, but beware as it can cause it too! Better for ear pain than total deafness, particularly ear .
troubles caused by wind and'damp, such as irit'eci:ions,tinnitus. Will help eliminate rubbish in the ear. For people for
whom the outside of the ear feels damp and itchY,. They me constantly sticking their finger in their ear to scratch. Also used
in jaw conditions, especially Bell's Palsy. Consider using moxa on needle here. Can be used with TH-21 to treat deafuess in
children. - PLN

This point protects the shoulder and neck from wind by strengthening the outer defensive function of Fire. Wind is anything
that changes unpreclictably and. rapidly. In Japat~, rumors ar.e'considered to be a form of wind. This point relates to the
triple heater's function of regulating the social aspects of the Fire Element. This point may be.used to good advantage in
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people who are excessively concerned about what other thinks about them. I recently used this good to good effect with a
·15-year-old girl who was afraid to report that she had been raped for. fear of what others might think of her. - LJ

~ TH~l8 ' Feeding Meridians QiMai

~ Provides a free flow and harmony that allows energy and the heat ofF ire to reach the other Officials and meridians, ensuring
that all Officials get the same amount. - NRG

Brings warmth, love, COfi!passion, heat.. and clarity of energy to each of the Officials. The Three Heater is responsible for the
·~ 'well being of every one of the other eleven Officials, so all of the Officials benefit by using this point. can feed vitality
overall. (TM~l8,19,20, any ear problems). - PLI'f ·
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TH-19 Skull Breathing Lu Xi
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Local application, headaches, etc, not often used. - NRG

.~ TH-20 Small Angle of Ear I~ao Sun

;Q!i!llo, Local application, such ~ headaches,notoften used. - NRG

~~ Reunion of the. meridians around the ear, good for hearing, also affects mouth and eyes. - PLN
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tH-21 ... EarOate . ErMen
.Local application. - NRO

a
iCiassic point for deafuess and restoration of hearing: Used with TH- i 7, but stronger point. Effective for the other senses
as well - PLN ·

Benefits the ears. Ear problems - mostlytinnittm and d~ess ~ue to Liver Yafig risuig. - HJ

TH-22J Harmony Bone EiHe Liao

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Exit
Mostly used a5 an exit pofut. -~~nizes.th" flow of heat and en~rgy. - NR,G

:Exit point of the Thnie Heater mt:rldian. Point of exit lmd ret.iRion with Gallbladder. - PLN

As the thermostat of the body, the mp{e heater must ~tafu tWmorty ~the ~Y asp~ ofinter~elutent
funaion that contribute to health. Harmony Bo!lC is the reunion point of the Gallbladder, Small Intestine, and triple heater
Officials.. These three yang meridians are prone to exceilses ofstagnant q~ heat, and fire that may cause imbalances in
hearing and vision. 1n my clinical experience, 1H~22 is a main point for hannonizing all manor of imbalances that
undermine clarity of mental function. This functiou is emphasized by this point's location along the horizontal axis of the
head. -U

TH-23J Silk Bamboo Hollow SiZhuKong

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Warms the spirit, when the outside is hot but deep within is cold. ··Helps brii\g e~vertbd or fiitsebehavior inwards. Silk is
precious like the spirit; hollow goes within. This is a way out or a way in. - NRG ·

For all eye conditions. like a blood brother ofBL-1. Bamboo rem to the eyebrow, in it's fonn like a calligraphiC-stroke of a
bamboo teat: For the spirit, insanity. Takes wannth right down to the hollow, allowing heat to penetrate deeply. Silk being
the finest substance, deeper walks inside (outside hot but essence cold and needs to be. warmed). With TH-5 and TH-15 for
this regUlation. - PLN

This point is the terminal point of the triple heater meridian and, therefore, represents that outerniost aspects oftbe Fire
Element. The fun~n of the rn.zj is to bring this outer fire. back into. one·~ dq>ths..This may~ likenl:<l ~0 the baptJ>oo
plant deriving energy from the i:xternallllllllimstatio ofits flower (silk) bac:k: irito its hollow core. (Both sUIC and bambOo
were important n=sow:ces in China). Aysc:QUgh.affirms that the presen~ of bamboo in the Imperial palace "syinbolaes the
empty Heart which is ready to receive all goods and virtuous suggestions. So should the Emperor be ready to listen to the
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advice of his ministers." This point may treat someone whose Fire is externally f®used as a means of preventing intimacy.
This may manifest as excessive social chatter that never touches the heart of the matter. Another example "is one who makes
too many S®ial ~mmitments asa means 9favoiding intimacy with one's mate. It is often interesting to compare the . -·
furiction of the first point on a meridian with.that ofthe last point an the same meridian. For instance, a function oflli-1,
,Rushing the Frontier GiltC, is to push someone who is WithdraWn into expand\ing their horizons. Compare this with rn-23,
which returns the external focus one's Fire back to one's core. - U ·

Expels.wind; ~rightens the eye$; stops paiil.. Tempor8l heaAA¢he;· eye diseaslis (outer problem!; such as stye),Jiwial
paralysis (often indicated by shallow forehead lines), local problems. - HJ
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,--,VII ·Gallbladder
~GB-1 I Orbit Bone TongZiLiao
.,J Entry
.~ Frequently used for exit/entry bloc~. ·Also f~~;~!.e conditions. - NRG

-~ Entry point, powerful point for overall ener~of~e Gallbladder. - PLN

~ The function ofGB-1 is dire~tly

related to the quality of discernment one applies toward oneself and to the external world.
The TCM functions of this point include draining heat and wind. Heat here is the physiological by-product of an underlying
~ mentaVemottonal process predicated·on frustration. Something has blocked one's progress and the result of the emotional·
work done trying to move the stagnation has caused heat Wind is anything that moves in an unpredictable pattern. Here,
~ one is unable·to discern a clear picture of the World; it appears as an un~elated string of chaotic events. This external
~ confusion· undennines the clarity of one's vision and is mii:rored by the appearance of internal wind and heat. • U

~~ Expels wind; clears heat; brightens the eyes. Eye diseases (inner and outer), facial paralysis, Bell's Palsy. - HJ

~GB-2 Hearing Assembly TingHui

~ To give a fair listen to possibilities, or when hear,ing is muddled or unclear, tinnitus, hearing problems, TMJ. - NRG

.~ On the lower boarder of the tragus, patient must open their mouth, lies below SI-19. Use with Wood CF patients who have
~ pain in the ears. Local use for trigeminal neuralgia. Problems of the ear and difficulty with hearing things. • PLN

~ Removes obstructions; benefits the ears; expels exterior wind-heat; (co_urses the Liver and Gallbladder, moves qi; opens
the ears.) Ear Diseases. • HJ ·
~
~G~B-~~----------------------------~U~pp_e_r~P-as_s __._._______________________S~h-an-g-.G~u-a-n~
.~~--------------------------------~~------~------------------------~~--~
Leads one in the highest direction - the·high road - a pure path, seeing the Tao, direction toward growth. Not frequently
~ used. - NRG ·

~. Removes obstructions from the channel; (quickens the connecting vessels, opens the portals.) Local diseases, such as
, - TMD. -H1

~GB-4 Loathsome Jaws Han Yim

~ VII-4 to VII-12 are for local application, such as:m:igraines: COmbine with coriurtand points. This point is also good to
·relieve someone burdened with responsibility of deciding or planning. - NRG
~

This is an ideal point for easing jaw tension associated with repressed anger. It is also excellent for relieving mental tension
~ emanating from "the Gallbladder Official. - U

~r.~G~B~-~5--~--------------~~------~S~m-p-en-d~ed~S~ku~l~l--------------------------~X~u-an~L-u--,
.r'l!!!.
~~~G-8-~----------------------------~S-us-p-en-d~e~d~R-eg-u~w-to-r--------------------------~X~uan--L~i~

~IGB-7 Crooked Hair on the Temples QuBin

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GB-8 'Flowing Valley . ShuaiGu
Pacifies. Liver yang: removes obstnictions from the channel: beneftts the ears; (relives pain.) ·Migraine, temporal .
headache, tinnitus, hypertension, vertigo, ear diseases. - HJ

GB-9 Heaven Rushing TianChong

Supports and encourages one to move ahead and upwards, an opening
.
to gfpwth and heavenly potential. - NRG
:!_ . . •

Can be used as a window, listed in the classics as a window. Direct route to the middle of a person. ~ PLN ·

lGB-10 . FlOating White FuBai.

fGB-ll Head Hole Yin Tou Qiao Yin

GB-12 Final Borie WanGu

Connects on a Wood CF ifenergy is stuck. - PLN

Eliminates wifut; calms the mind; (calms the spirit; opens the p~rtals, especially the ears.) Facial paralysis, insomnia
(near An Mian), oceipital headache, Bell's Palsy (releases wind). - HJ

GB-13 Root Spirit BenShen

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For a Wood CF who needs to be.rooted in order to reach to the sky, growing tall and upright, drawing clear light from the
heavens. - NRG

This point and all Gallbladder head points for spirit level. The very basis and foundation of shen; an outgoing, direct
quality. - PLN

As Wood Element Officials, the Gallbladder and Livermeridi,aris energetically resemble a tree. The location of this point on
the head oorresponds to the view of the highest perspective offe~ by the treeiop branches. This point integrates the
fundamental visionpresent in the roots (ben) of the tree with this higher P<:~~ctive.. Compare this point with the function of
LV-L -U

GB-14 Yang White Yang'Bai

To firm up, reinforce, and encourage decision making; bringing cll!rity, .~lmness, and clearing when Wood is muddled:
-NRG .

Good for Wopd CF's who are just in a muddle- gives.a real kick. Patient-has already made a decision but just needs to be
fumed up. 0)3-14 and GB-15 are both good for headaches and eye proble!llll. • PLN

Eliminates exterior wind; clears heat; removes obstructions from the cha~l; subdues rising qi; (brightens the eyes.)
Facial paralysis, frontal or sinus headache, eye diseases; Bell's Palsy, facial paralysis (drooped eyebrow or pam· needle
down). • HJ
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,;G~B~-~~5~--------------------------~H~e-ad77
A~bo_v_e~T~e~~s------------------------~T~o-u~L~m-Q~i

~ When Wood ~F is los~g it, unorgan~d, fragile, frustrated, crymg a lot, similar to VII-41. This pomt can helps someone to
get through, nse above tt, and get cl~tty. - NRG · · · . .
;el_
Good for mental level. Patient is uptight and tense m themselves. Can be use with Foot Above Tears (GB-41). Powerful
~ poirtt. - PLN

- GB-16 EyeWmdow MuChuang

Commonly ~sed Hke awmdow ofthe sky, dispel~ negativity and toxic d~kness, enables one to see on all three levels, brmgs
~ vision together- when someone has the idea ot image, but nofthe spirit to carry through or vice versa. To look beyond the
.~ here and now, glean wisdom from the past and envision a future. - NRG · . .·

·I This eye wmdow enables the Official to really see cle~ly before makmg decisions and judgements. When you can see what
ral the problem is you can make a sensible decision and a sensible judgement. Remember what the Official and Element does,
. . j decisions and j~dgement~ .. To do this we n~d to see cle~ly where We ~e gomg and with the mmd and s~irit Clears blocks
~ .between the mtnd and sprrtt. Helps the pattent to see themself and the process of change as treatment begms to show
~ rebirth. - PLN

rJ This p~mt empowe~ one to release judgements agamst self and others. Further, this .pomt may allow one to brmg past
events mto perspecttve - U · · :· : . · .

~
-~G~B---17-------------------------------U~p-n~.gh~tL~i~~~g_--------------------------.~Z~h-en-g~Y~tn~.~g
(~ -. :

1· Following one's vision, fulfilment of the pl~er's plan, hopes and dreams. Gives perspective, connection with heaven.
.~ Brmgs hanitbny and balance as plans need to be' translated mto action, so one can.see what should be done and why and
.raJ
whatshouldil:'t be done and why not. Upright in cont~ct with h~ven, balanced livmg~ " NRG

The destmyofWood is benevolence and human kindness. - PLN

~ GB-18 Recei~g Spirit Cheng Ling

Opens a channelto heaven, h~onjzes spirit inside artd outside. Initiates the.action to translate plans into action. To sp~k
decisions or plans from the deepest core, use when the spirit is hopeless, flat and not connected to heaven. - NRG ·

Spiritual connection of inside spirit with outside spirit. For the lmg spirit, one's deepest internal spiritual nature. Lends
sensitivity and awareness, subtle and recei~g. - PLN

.~
rG~B~-~19~------------------~------~~B~m~in~H~o~U~ow----------------------------~N~a-o~K~o-n-g-,

·Not commonly used. - NRG

~~--~--~~----~--~~----------------~----------------------------~

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GB-20 .. Wind Pond FengChi

Brings calm and eontrol when there is mental chaos, like an internal tornado • when going nuts,. head in a spin, living in
perpetual turbulence, over planning, or being over-:judgmental. • NRG ·

On a mentalleve~ issues with clarity, unable to see, form judgments. Good for any optic nerve disorder, symptoms brought
on by wind. Symptomatic for migraines. Mental level not spirit. Back of the neck type headaches. Powerful point, use
-
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with caution. • PLN ·

.Eliminates wind (interior and exterior wind-heat or cold):. clears heat; subdues Liver yang; brightens the eyes; benefits .
the ears; promotes qi and blood circulation; clears the brain; (tonifies the eyes and ears.) Headache (o~ipital or vert,ex)
or vertigo (needle down or to opposite eye ifpr~sure is there, with LV-3, G~-21, GB-41, TH-5, GB-40), pain and stiffuess
ofthe.neck and nape, common cold and chronic eye diseases (needle toward opposite ey~J), stress, mental disorders, stroke,
convulsions, epilepsy (internal wind), hypertension, ear diseaseS. - HJ ·
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GB-21 Shoulder Well Jian Jing
Local point for shoulder problems, articulation. - NRG

Powerful spirit point, below 'neck and top of shoulders, where Heaven meets· Earth. Reunion point on Three Heater and. .
Gallbladder. Physical and spirit level, unites Heaven and Earth, God and Human. A meeting point to use. when the patient
is disconnected from lii.S higher selt: Spirit shining out but the body is locked: Good for the tendons, stitlhess on ·mental,
physical and spirit level. Good for both shoulders and neck, general chest type problems. The Three Heater brings in
heavenly aspects of Fire and warmth. You can use this point with Eye Window (GB-16) where you're not getting qi through
to enable the patient to see. - PLN

Relaxes the sinews: promotes .lacta(ion, d~scends Liver yang; (spreads f.,iyer. qi; descends qi, disperses stagnation and
stops pain.) Pain of the neck, nape, shoulder and upper, back; mastitis (reduc~g technique~ descending function down .~

Stomach meridian); apoplexy (stroke). Hypertension, asthmJL,.(C)'"17is.pr:el,err~todescend Lung,qi and open the chest,
CV-22). If swollen, painful nipple - temporally stops milk flow, use clear heat~toxic herbs, such as mai ya, needle and cup
to drain out pu5s, wash with a towel and massage nipple. Helps with ch~d,birth. Contra,!ndieated in pregnancy, but is okay
with strong young women without needling· down. - HJ · ·

Armpit Abyss Yuan Ye

,,-,.

GB-23 Neglected Muscles · ZheJin

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Feeds ligaments, when there is poor muscle control or coordination, clumsiness, or disorientation. Strengthens and
rege~eriltes musCleS aswell as the mind and spirit- clumsiness of body and mind. • NRG

Wood feeds the ligaments and tendons, which hold the muscles in place. Look at this point where there is atrophy or
wasting, no growth, rebirth orregeneration. Gives strength and security. Much more the strength of mind and spirit are
involved here, held together. - PLN

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 fi!!""]B-24 Sun and Moon RiYue
~Alarm:GB
~Sun and Moon reminds us of the balance which we should see between the different pa~ ofthe body, mind, and spirit The
~sun and the moon share.the day and night between them, each having their greater and lesser share as the days and years
·. -pass, and giving way graciously to each other... When there are unequal divisions in the person between right and left or
~above and below, and between body and mind t\r mind and spirit, arising from an imbalance in the Gall Bladder, this point
can draw on the essence of the Official to re-establish the harmony which it brings when it is at its best. -From Classical
~Five-Element Acupuncture, Voll/1, ProfJR Worsley,/998. · .

~Promotes balance between all parts of body, mind, and spirit. Provides even coordination as the sun and moon graciously
· 1 give way to each other. Harmonizing point. Allows for sound, wise, ~;lear, well measured, and balanced decisions. lfstuck
~in one position, .preoccupied with one point of view, and can't see anything else, to be able to see the light and dark side of
~issues, their good points as well as drawbacks ,so that decisions_ar~ appropriate. - NRG

~ Sun and Moon is a referenceto a polarized attitude, a spirit point for people who have a rigid outlook, prejudice. Use on
- dogmatic type people who see in black and white with no grey areas. This is how it is and that's· that. Softens a hardened or
~rigid Wood. Anyone who is going to make decisions and judgments must make them in a balanced way, not a biased way,
and this is a great point to bring that balance of the mind. The point is about the whole nature of the Gallbladder Official,
~ decision making.. [t harmonizes opposites, brings about Clarity. A point you wciU!dn't use very early on butone that is
I_ extremely valuable some wa>: alqng,the line, f~r. ~is ·is what the name_implies, its day and night, yin all.d yai!.g, sun and .
~ moon, male and female, the light and the dark, the balance. - PLN . . ·

~ TC)gether, these two !)baracters may be renden~d as illum~ation. This point has been discussed in Constitutional Type and
1 the Internal Tradition of Chinese Medicine: The Ever- Present Cause, Part IT, by Lonny S. Jarrett, American Journal of
~Acupuncture, 199J;2l(2):'14l-158. [tis the vision of"things" that crelltes the phenomenal universe. The two eyes are
~emblematic of the fall from the unity of the one in which all things are interpenetrating, to the two where distinctions arise
· ~ between good and bad and, ultima~ely, between the self and Dao. The character ming, meaning illumination, has two halves.
~ The l~ft half~ the sun and represe~-~ outer il_liuriination; the vision that brin~ "things" iilto the world.· It iS th.e vision of
creation that proceeds from the operung ofthe1senses that allows us to per,cetve the phenomenal world.· The nght half ofthe
~character represents the moon; the quality oflight at nightwhlch blends all things into one." This inner illumination is the
· Vision:that·results from shutting off the senses; al!Qwing us to see the depth of things. The sun and moon are symbols for
~the left and dght eyes and provide a connection between vision, the Wqod Element, and the unityofoppo~ite5.. It is the
filculty of discrimination that breaks the unity of the uncarved wood into the ten thousands things. The sense of vision,
based on two eyes, is only capable of seeing duality in the world. He who· turns his gaze outward lo~es the vision of unity
reJ.
1 present at his depth:. Acupun~re point GB-24 can _address this vision an~ help retUrn t_h? vi~ion ofthe,sage, which "rot~
~ the ten thousand thmgs back tnto one.'' Another pomtthat may. address thts aspect ofvtston ts GV-24.5 (EX-HN3, or Y.m
. _I Tang). In some traditions, this point is not ~atned,- Na~ing creates duality and a rn:o.-eyed vis~on of selfthat is separate
~ from the Dao. GV-24.5 addresses the functton of the thtrd eye that gran~ one the vtston ofumty. -~ U

ia! Resolves damp-heat; promotes the function of the Gallbladder and Liver. As the mu point, treats organ disorders,
~ especjally ex~s ~di~ions such as. Gatu~ladd,er intlamation, jaundice, StQnes (elect~-stiJnulation to BL-19 for 45 ~~utes to
relax the biliary duct, dense wave, high fi::equc;ncy, with GB-34, GB-40, GB,36,GB-4l,LV-2, GB-43, LV-13), pam m the
~ intercostal·and hypochondriac region. ~ HI ··· · · . .· . ·
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 GB-25 Capital Gate Jing Meil
Alarm: KD
A gate to the OffiCial residence of the Emperor, it needs to open and close smoothly. Wisdom, righteousness, and clarity
reside here. - NRG
·'
..Powerfia physical point. Used to treat the Gallbladder itself. Often used withLV-13. Not very deep, gets to deep level
superticiillly. Used to get things moving. For digestive complaints, physical level changes; st8.gnation of qi in the local area.
~PLN
'
Regulates Kidney qi; removes obstructionsfrom the channel; (tonijies the Kidneys, warms the yang.) Pain in the lumbar
region, renal cOlic • Kidney damp-heat or Kidney·qi and blood stagnation~ acut~ nephritis or stone in Kidney or ureter (with
BL-23, electo-stimulation as above, KD-5, BL-40). -ID :

Giidle Vesse! . DaiM!li

vu~26 to VII~33 C1IDbe used for loCal application~ ·..., NRG

Regulates the. girdle vess~l. regulates the uterus; res()i~es damp-heat. Leukorthea, irregUlar menStruation; local ·
abdominal pain. ReSolveS damp in lower (and middle) jiilo- "if one's beltkt()() 1 1oose~ damp fulls." - HJ . .··· .·

·IGB-27 Five Pivots · WuShu

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GB-28 ·Bindmg Path
Good for Wood CF's with difficult periods and uterine problems. - PLN
Wei Dao
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GB-29
..
Q\velling· in the Bo~e
. ' . ·-·.-· '
Ju Liao
GB-29 and .GB-30· ilsed with moxa on the needle cilll bring heat right into the joint and warm up the energy, doing the same ·
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thing as the Fire p()int ofGallbladder. DOn't use: these points on their owrl; 'fe
With command points. - PLN

Removes obstiuctiorisfrom the channel; (strengthens the lower back and legs; transforms dampness and clears heati
Disord«?rs of the hip -ID · ·· ·

GB-30 .Jumping Circle Huan Tiao .

Good for hip pain Qn a W(l(ld CF. Go in 1.9.to 15 fen. GQOd with moxa and Ql(lxa needle. - PLN -

Removes obstrUCtions from ~he Chaitli.el,: (streng(hens tMiower b~ck: str~ngtheiiSand relaxes the sinews.) Sciatica, pain · -
in the !umbo-thigh region (along the Gallbla'ddei' and Bladd~t meridianS), paral~is ofthe lower extremities~ -ID

GB-31 Wind Market FengShi

Expels wind: rela:ies sinews: removes obstructions from the meridians and co/laterals; relieves itChing. Paralysis of the
lower limbs (wei syndrome or stroke), urticaria ofthe lower extremities (for hives of the upper back, use SI-12, BL-12),
eczema, fibromyalgia (moving aches involve wind). -lU · ·
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jGB-32 Middle Ditch ZhongDui
 ~
G~B~-~3~3----------------------------~K~n-ee~Y~an--g~B~o-r~de-r--------------------------X~iY~an-g-G~u-a-.n~

Used ·locally for knees. - PLN

~
~u~B~-3~4~~------------------------------~Y~a-ng~M~o-un-d~S~p~rm~g---------------------------------~Y~a-n-g~L~m-g~Q~u-an-,

J.. He Sea aarth Lower Uniting: GB . Influent.ial for $inews and Ligaments

.c£, Wood needs to be flexible and ab~e t? rc10t m<o~lne earth to,~et suste~ce and gro~. Gives stability, grounding, an?.
1 sustenance of the Earth. As a sprmg, allows ~ood to be flu1d and flexible, absorbmg essence. Smoothness and fluidity
-~calm frustrations and ease rigidity cifdecision~. If all decisions look like they· lead nowhere, this gives a sense of hope and
-dispels negativity. When everything looks aWful and nothing is right, gives hope for the future arid smooths things out
~-NRG . , .

,,4,., If the Gallbladder is Earth deficien~ it becom~ unstable resultmg m a lack of coordination - a lack of correspondence ·
between the mind and the body, between one half of the body and the other half, between the upper and lower parts of the
:al body. Moxa on this point wm help to root the patient to the earth. Similar in many respects to ST-36, but with a different
_1 symptom picture because here we are on the Wood Element. This pomt can be helpful for people who are fearful, plagued
~by self-doubt and mdecision. The type of fear which is expressed by being frightened, easily startled. Picture a tree with a
~lack of soil- there's no stability, the first wind that comes along can blow the tree over, bring in more Earth for more
· stability, better coordmation, rigidity with flexibility. A powerful point- for both physical and emotional ailments. Useful
~~ fonendons,-ligaments, sports mjuries - sedate with needle stimulation, arthritic leg, spramed ankles. As a special pomt for
- muscles - lack of flow of qi and blood. Problems with muscle spasms, poor muscle tone, undernourishment of the tendons,
~ hemiplegia and paralysis, sciatica, multiple sder?sis. This pomt has a special bearirtg on the feet and will help with
· articulation troubles, edema of the ankles, feet cold and numb, for every type of foot trouble, fi:iot deformities. For any
~~ condition attributed to loss of or lack of blood. An excess of Wood here will swallow up the Earth. and tend to devour it.
Energy can only flow when there is balance here. If the is packed in, this cuts off the blood. Constipation, especially for
~~chronic constipation, the Earth is packed too tightly. Earth too loose- diarrhea Forbidden after 2nd month pregnancy.
~-PLN

~Promotes the·s'!'.oothfow.of.Liver qi; reso/Ves;damp-_heai:. removes obst~tionsfrom the chann~l; relaxes the sinews~
~ · subdues rebetl1ous q1. ·Pam m the hypochondnac reg10n, diSeases of the b1hary tract; weakness, sttfthess, cramp and pam
~ of the loWer t'lXtremities - tendon bi and wei syndromes.· - HJ · ·

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_JGB-35 Yang C:rossmg Yang Jiao
J Xi Cleft: Yang Wei Mai
rJ, To touch the other yang meridians when they all are m a similar predicament, when all the yang meridians crossmg here
- need support, or when several of these meridians are depleted and they all need strengthening. - NRG

rJ Xi cleft pointofthe Yang Wei Mai, can be used t() balance yang. Special pomt for neuralgia, especially neuralgia or
~ paralysis oftibial area, sciatica, numbness in ichest or throat, facial edema. - PLN · ·
. '

~ Relaxes sinews; removes obstructions from the channel; stops pain. Acute pain along the Gallbladder channel with
1 stifthess and cramp ofthe leg muscles. Helps with wei syndrome of the lower extremity. - HJ

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Xi Cleft
Gives perspective, to get outside ofonesel~ outside of the situation for a higher perspective. From the outside looking in, to
rise above things. Brings objectivity and encourages a different point of view. Not quite as strong as GV-19 and 20.
-NRG . -
Mainly used for physiCIJI and mental level t~ stimulate the energy,to eliminate~qergy stagnatiOf! in the ch8Qnel. A place
where yin and yang come together and balance each other, you can reach an abundance of energy here. To reach a brittle or

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rigid person with no true sense. of identity, no center or lacking worth and qua.lity (lost, out_sid,e tht:mselves ), Take note if
the patient mentions an intense dislike of wind or says that they can't go out in t~e wind- as well as pointing to Wood, it is
often to incorporate this point. Leg paralysis, spasm of anlde or cal~ fever after ~hills. Pain in the neck, chest, thigh, and
hypochondriac region; ht:adache, neck pain and stifihess, abdominal pain. ·- PL~

Removes obstructions from the channel; stops pain. All painful conditions ofthe Gallbladder channel (sides of neck or
sides of body) and the Gallbladder orgaQ. ~.HJ

Junction

Brings crystal clarity and bri~tness, washes away the cobwebs, a sudden rush of clarity to the body, mind, and spirit, a
clear vision of what's ahead, coming out of the darkness" like being trapped witqin the husk of a seed to burst forth into the
light. When there is disunity between the plan and execution of the plan, brings. ~e two wood-Officials together in unity:
Brings coilrage; brightness, and clarity to see it through~the problems and hurtles;to.see .how to be flexible as well as seeing
--
the hidden meanings that seemed indecipherable. Enables one to see iilto things lUld·see the unknown, gaining wisdom. "I
have no idea why I do that." - NRG ·· ·

Judgments and decisions need to be made with clarity, this point is about seeing truths and rewards of making judgments .
and decisions and gives a clear all encompassing vision. Particularly good for mental level action and has window type ·
properties. The Liver and Gallbladder act more as one Official than any of the other meridian pairs. The Gallbladder needs ·~
a pure energy to work with; when there are conflicting inputs from the mind and the feelings this point will bringstability.to
the mental emotional aspects ofthe Gallbladder. A valuable point treating for despair, threatened or attempted sqicide;
despair, psychological madness. If the Gallbladder is in conflict, becomes impur~ you must treat here first before other
symptoms can be resolved, When working to reduce toxins and babmce the Livef, it is important to maintain the. association
-
between the Liver and Gallbladder-. If drug use is part of the pi<;ture itwill be neqessary to treat both the Liver and the
Gallbladder. When Wood is balanced and stable there is better coordination ofniind and body, and a free flow of energies
in the muscles. This point .brings stability and better co-ordination of the muscles. Use for muscle spasms, inability to stand
for long periods, muscular rigidity and paralysis,· neuralgia - particularly in· the calf and lower leg, inability to stand for a
long period of time.' Eye problemS, such as blurring vision, night blindness, itching. Excessive fevers. Stimulates anterior
lobe of pituitary. ~ PLN

Brightens the eyes; regulates atid toi'lifies ihe Liver and Gallbladder) Eye diseases, especially vision problems at the back
oftheeye{withSI-6,ST-l,BL-l,GB-l,LV-3). -HJ -

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 Fire .Sedation

reJ. Brings warmth and joy and gets things moVing, Vigorous forward movement with purpose, brings .the quality of yang to ·
·support the spirit, when the patient is·resigned and needs a kick in the butt (can combine with GV-1 for a stronger kick).
reJ. Uplifting. When stuck in planning but there ~Jll.) action.. "What's the use". - NRG
r.l. Yang support point.. Extreme coldness in bod;;~~d;,.te~sio'ns in the body and$eakness in the person, lacking in true
_1 individuality, passion for being. [t may:be necessary to use moxa first, use only when the patient is ready to receive the
r- sunshine. Wheri there are no plans, aims or future; and for excessive sighing. A person lacking Fire within Wood will sigh
r.l. a lot. Often after anger a person can be left very col~ and you may be ~ble to help here to_ bring ~ warmth. Also to reduce
excess Wood, Gallbladder excess, hypochondrtac pams, excess Water. m the Wood, swellmg, go1tte, scrofula.
-PLN

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-J.GB-39 Hanging Cup Jue Gu
-1 Group Luo: 3 4lg Yang Influential for Marrow
r.l For joint problelns, articulation problems on any level•. or overall flexibility issues of Wood: stubbornness, entrenched, or
fixed, frustrated, unlovable, loss of ability to listen fairly an look at all points of view (is this for the highest good or just for
rei the ~~o)- when acting contrary t~ o~e's nature (a_ cup shout~ hang and swing freely), allows one to be able to make a wise
rei deciSion and then move and see 1fthmgs are movmg accordmg to plan. - NRG .
1 Severed Bone - specialized point for bone marrow. This is a very important point reunion point for the lower leg which acts
, - directly on bone marrow, Kidney jing. Reunion point of three lower yang meridians. Used for drawing qi from the upper
r..l body to the lower body, such as with multiple sclerosis. Use .with LV-6 to draw energy down into the legs. - PLN

1 Benefits essence; nourishes marrow; eliminates wind; promotes qi and blood circulation in the meridians, nourishes
rel blood and qi, stimulates bone growth, descends Liver yang. Sprain of the neck; anemia (regulates white and red blood
r..Jcells and platelets); dizziness and headache, wind-stroke. Helps leg pain, especia).ly with blood deficiency (with ST-36).
This point can be used for immune enhancement Al7heimer's, Parkinson's, stoke. - W

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OB-40 Wilderness Mound QiuXu
Yuan Source
Gives perspective to see a long way, to get above it au and get out of the woods. The mound :contains ancestral wisdom..
· When this Official is lost in the wilderness, isolated, this point brings one back into community. - NRG

Climbing to a higher place in order to see the bigger picture. The mound was a place where ancestors were buried. Here we
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can gain .the richness of their wisdom, tap into their knowledge. Decisions and judgments are extremely vital, where there is
an ~balance people are lost in a wilderness, feel emptiness, weakness. The "unshakea!Jle calm" point. brings a lot of
stability, .for confusion, resolving lack of clarity. For vision questing, inner discipline, sanity, concerned with the. wholeness
of the inner and outer perosn. · Particularly·good on mental level to help the Gallbladder decision making, clariey, direction.
Good with moxa for warming up the Gallbladder. Classic point to use after surgery to encourage faster heiding. The ·source
point can be used t'Qr any symptoms that appear on this meridian and can be used in conjunction with command points to
balance the energetics. Ifthere is too much or too little Wood, if it is eridarigered by Fire, water, etc, using the Source point
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will help restore balance. - PLN

As the Source point. GB-40 embodies the function of every acupoint on the Gallbladder meridian, but in a more general
manner. The virtue of this point is its empowerment in the broadening of one's perspective. The function ofthis point may
be likened to"assisting a person lost in the wilderness so that they may reach the top of a hill in order to see where they are
going. ~is point is ideal for one who can't see the forest for the trees. - U

Promotes the smooth flow ofLiver and Gallbladder qi; harmonizes the interior and exterior; descends Liver yang (more
than GB-41); (regulates the Liver and Gallbladder; tonifies and moves qi in the Gallbladder channel.) Pain in the
intercostal and hypochondriac regions, vomiting, sour regurgitation, pain along the Gallbladder channel. - fU

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·Similar to VII-15, shakes off rubbish. Brings clarity, gets one above misery, tears, frustration, and. confusion. Takes a
person above the tears, helping to make a. fresh start. - NRG

The birth of growth, the beginning ofinovemeii.t- shows people. where they are and what decisions need to be made. Helps
to make a fresh start, giving expansive v.ision;,c;ijelps_ a. person cope when close to tears. Harmonizes above and below, unite
the inner and outer. One of the finest point on the body,you can do just about anything here- it is the Wood point on the
.yv'ood meridian .so go here to revitalize. the channel. As the only organ de~ling with pure energy, here is a place where any
ashes and rubbish can be cleared out. Helps. with anything irregular in nature, cycles in general, such a irregular bowels, •
urination, eating, menstruation, master point of the Dai rna~ regulates the second chakra, hormonal cycles, intermittent
fevers, pain that moves around the body, excessive perspiration, clears stagnation, expels· in:vasion of pathogens, toxins,
rheumatism, arthritis. First aid for hemorrhages. - PLN

As the horary point, 08-41. may empower all the virtues of the Gallbladder OfficiaL This point may allow one who is
fighting back tears of frustration to express. his or her anger. In this way anger and resentment, predicated upon the person's
frustration, may be resolved. - W ·
Resolves damp-heat; promotes the smooth flow of Liver and Gallbladder qi; regulates the girdle vessel. Stops the
secretion of milk, mastitis, ear disel\5es, such as chronic otitis or fluid retention, pain in the external canthus of the eye (due
to wind damp-heat EPI's), leukorrhea - I:U

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A- GB-42 Earth Five Meetings Di Wu Hui
Brings stability of Earth, so that decisions are sound and firmly grounded. Rooted in the earth -Earth will securely hold
~~ Wood so Wood doesn't get too heady, fragmented. Solidifies and. brings together. - NRG ·

~ Rarely used, arthritis, neuralgia of foot, swelling and pain in axilia, eyes red and painful. No moxa. - PLN
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Water Tonification

Controls Water in the Wood. If too much-heaviness, swelling, wilting, root rot, like an over-watered plant. If too little-
Wood is easily broken, brittle, shriveled, dry, parched. Image of nobility- a water of quality that feeds our decisions,
cleansing, refreshing, renewing. - NRG ·

When a person is thirsty for growth and birth, can be very powerful with good changes. Symptoms will indicate whether
there is too much or too little Water. Use as a Water point to tonitY Wood when a person is easily angered, the mind is ·
brittle, inflexible, lacking in courage and determination. Can cool down the heat, reduce anger and violence. If Water is
low, treat sources of Water to bring them up, then unifY. Things like swelling, pleurisy and fevers with no perspiration,
limbs swollen and puffy, fluid in the chest are all concerned with excess or lack ofWater in the Wood. ·If Water is excess
swellings, puffiness- particularly facial edema, heaviness, dreams of drowning; perspiration leading to foot rot- rotting roots,
(athlete's foot, fetid odor, toes cold and swollen etc.) - PLN

Subdues Liver yang; benefits the ears; resolves damp; clears heat. Eye and ear diseases due to heat. - IU
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Jing Well Metal _,
.Brings richness and quality to decisions and growth, when making bad choices and' poor decisions. - NRG

About quality ofgrowth. Hones ones effort down ~odefineqgoals. Treats excess or deficient amount of control; balances·
being and,doing, r.esolves anger; prunes. growth. Cop1plains of.pain (not an 'ache')- sharp pains, especially of the ribs,
.difficulty breathing. Articular troubles in general: unable to raise arms, bend knees, because of pain, stitlhess or rigidity.
Affectations ofthe·tongue, speech trouble (tongue rigid), eyes, eai's, and' mouth. Dilation of Heart, cerebral anoxia, ·
.headache, chronic cough. Classic point for insomnia. Particularly applicable ta patients who mention ghosts, have
nightmares, dreams of death, being chased by someone who is trying to hurt them; cut by a· metal knife, paranoia; excessive
dreaming; excessive sleep; insomnia. Replaces trace minerals w.ithin Wood, similar to GB-40. -PLN

This. is the Metal point on the Gallbladder meridian. The Metal Element controls the Wood Element across the ke cycle.
The resolution of anger (a virtue of the Wood Element) is often found in one's ability to let go (a virtue empowered by
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Metal). ·The Gallbladder is a yang Official. As such, the qualities of Metal: come to it externally. Here, the presence of
Metal may be likened to pruning a plant-i>ne aspect of good pruning is to eliminate that which is not essential so that growth
may proceed in a f6cused manner. Like all points, GB-44 harmonizes a continuum of unbalanced expression. One's quality
·of groWth may emulate a tree that sends out branches in many ·directions, yet neVer grows tall. Here, GB-44may prune
away unnecessary growth so that one can better folius on a specific goal, as opposed:to many(the unpruned branches). ·
Also, when the Gallbladder is out of balance one may feel that every time one initiates an action one is "cut down." Hence; ·
this point may also address the timidity and fear that prevents a person from taking action. In this sense, GB-44 inhibits the
control ofMetal upon wood's inclination to grow. - U · _.,,
Calms the mind; (regulates the Gallbladder; regulates yin and yang.) Manic-depressive disorder, syncope. - HJ

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~ing Well Wood Entry Horary

~Energy of a ~lear vision, provid~g determination, seeing the way, the plan of the plan itself To move forward with
t4 confidence, to go for it. Revitalizes, reinvigorates, Shakes up the Wood, shakes rubbish from the tree so it can breathe·
· clarity to get things started, to ftlove past the "what ifs... ", "what makes you think you can do this ... " - helps to do this with
~confidence, to see through obstaCles, trusting yourself on where and how to go, movement that is appropriate, surging or
cautious. When energy of Wood is bottled up,s.uppressed, there is. a need to e'!-press, this point gives a feeling of worth and
~value to confidently move forward. Clears the mind and spirit, a clear vision. - NRG

~Very powerful and safe point: Good surge o[energy,.used quite a lot. Shakes off the dead leaves and prunes dead
.l branches. Lets patient see and breathe more easily, when tllere is lack of confidence or when they cannot gr()w or change. l
~AM, power point Wood within 'Wood· restores a sense of identity, a sense ofselt: Wood must be planted in the earth, be
~fed the right trace Elements (Metal), the right moisture and must receive the right warmth. A lack of any one of these
- ·Elements.means that the Wood may be lacking in substance or quality. A person who is lacking Wood will lack self-respect,
~will ha~ difficult~es in ~lanning,,choosir,l.g a direC!ion ~ ~ife, ~llbe e~ily frustrated, tend to com~romise ~eir integrity.
, -· Best pomt for vagmal diScharge, enlarged scrotum, pam m pems or vagma, gonorrhea, STD's, vagmal prolapse, headaches,
~painful migraines, incontinence of urine (nocturia 3-4 times a night), excessive perspiration. Best needled with hig up.
'·~ · Master Point: located in the center of the nail bed. 5 moxa and needle- issues around sexuality i.e. male impotence,
~deficiency in Liver energy. First aid for unconsciousness. - PLN

~As the horary point, LV-I addresses the essence of the Wood Element. Great Esteem, the ftrst point on the Liver meridian,
is located on the big toe, which may be said to provide one's physical root and grounding. This point empowers the specific
~.virtue of self esteem that emerges from the vision ofthose principles that spring from one's essential nature, rooting one's
_1 life. ln pruning a plan.t, one may.. rem.ove unessential branches.s. o that growth is channeled more "tfully. However, the
frui.

~ roots that anchor the pl~t into its ground of being must not be compromised. Whe~~: basic principles are compromised, as
1 often happens in betrayal, for instance, self esteem slowly erodes. That person may gradually cOme to compromise him or
ta herself more and more easily, until the vision of his or her true nature disappears. A Liver imbalance often shows up when a
~ person acts as though any CO!tlpromise is. a personal affiont. .This point may empower the discernment of thq.se aspects of .
- . self which (1) may be safely compromised (the branches) and (2) those that may not: the fundamental principles. (the roots)
~ that milst be supported and preserved. Contrast the function ofLV-1 with that ofLV-14 and GB-13. -LJ

~ Promotes the smooth flow of Liver qi; restores consdousness. Hernia pain (with surrounding needle~ and local direct moxa
· with ginger, when · relaxes, . in With hand and . ·not a cure), coma. - HJ ·. ·
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Ying Spring Fire Sedation

. Too much Fire - Wood is dry, parched, agitated, inflexible. Gives appropriate flexibility to shift and move around obstacles.
Or there may be joylessness, no Fire behind· the plan, Wishy-washy. - NRG

A point ~hich is applicable for eonditions which are extreme, easily angered or agitated, raging or lacking p_assion,- ~
. psychological problems. When the pers<in· gets an~ and agitated very easily; brings warmth and; compassion. When Liver · ·
is hyper tense and Heart is weak, lets qi seep through slowly, helps to achieve a middle way without extremes. Too much
Fire, out of control, red and dry eyes, dry and irritated throat; excessive menstrual bleeding, hysteria, insanity (like walking
across a desert in a hot sun.) Coughing due to emptiness or weariness, retention of urine, headache, insomnia, gastric pain,
swollen knee, neurasthenia. When the mirid can't bear the intensity of the heat, hysteria, insanity, epilepsy, fear,
convulsions (in children). Good for inenstrilallhormonal problems, PMS, irritability.· First aid -cramp, spasm, urine
retention. - PLN ·

Clears Liver fire and heat.~ subdues Liver yang, cools blood; subdues interior wind; regulates the Liver. Pain in the
costal and hyPochondriac region: headache, vertigo; redness, swelling, pain of the eyes, insomnia. Can thread from LV-3
for Liver yang rising. - HJ · · ·· · ·

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LV-3 Supre'"e Rushing TaiChong
Shu. Stream ~ Yuan Source

Brings balance when there is agitation, over-excitation. in Wood. Brings an Elementofeontrol to growth - calm and strength·
to Wood . - NRG
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"Happy Calm" is another name for this point. Brings balance when one is.overexcit~agitated.. Here we.can put more
. Earth around the Wood or take some.ofthe.compacted Earth.away,_depe!ld~g_on the needs of the tree- ifthe tree needs·
·more space for its roots we can take away so111e.·ofttie Earth and give them more freedom to spread, or we·c:an·add E3rth to·
give the roots more secure grounding. Either way we bring more peace to the tree. Works as an additive to other points;
migraines, Stomach pains, dry throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, poor vision, incontinence of urine. Many things
associated with dryness, ifthere is too much Earth soaking up the Water and drying out the Wood (dry lips, constipation,

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dry throat.) fn ~any circumstances it is miraculous for hYPertension, agitation when the patent gets annoyed easily and flies
off the handle. Excellent with mbxa, calming and warming. You would often sedate to calm the patient down. Special
point for the treatment of spasms. This point is often joined up with LI-4 to help eliminate poisonous thoughts, toxins, feces
and rubbish from both physical and mental level, has a powerful sedative effect for over agitation, excitement, excess. Don't
do these points in combination unless you liave an imbalance in both the Large Intestine and Liver. - PLN

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Subdues Liver yang, expels wind, promotes the smooth flow of Liver ql and blood, calms the mind; calms spasms. Pain in
the costal and hypochondriac region, headache, vertigo, premenstrual syndrome (with Ll-4, SP-6, Yin Tang, SNP; for
uterine cramps: ear Shenmen, KD. LV, Uterus, LV-5), irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, stress, melancholia, epilepsy
(between seizures with PC-5, if phlegm with ST-40 and Yintang), sequella of stroke, manic-depressive disorder, convulsion.

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~A stamp of quality, ro~alty, middle is the core essence, brings richness t~ the core of Wood. Our plans have to have quality,
worthy goals for the htghest good. • NRG . . · · .

~For ~or~
giving identity, recognition of self. Slightly mental level, person is!~eking self confidence. Enriches the quality in
~mind and spirit, when the Liver lacks nutrients; iio richness, void, no meaning in life, no essence, no identity. Treats
_j . col~ness, cold ankl~ .and feet, ~us. cul~r wastage, paralysis, imp~tenc.e, j.aundice, pain arou. nd b~y at .the umbilicalleve~ - ·
,-., vagmal spasms, pam· m the gemtal regton, eye yellow .accompanted by:slight fever. Can be used m treatment strategies for
the Liver, jaundice, hepatitis. • PLN',\i>;c

Junction

~Clears out of irritants, as .if plag!Jed by insects. Irritating thoughts, confusion, toxicity, crankiness, drug use, shakes the bu~
911t. Subdues,.restores control and brings calm and peace to.the body, mind and spirit. • NRG
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_. Good spirit point A lot of people who get abnormalities of the Liver·get a skin irritation - there can also be mental irritation.
~ Using this point is like digging out a ditch and getting out the irritation which is buried. It calins the patient down
_. Immensely. Very powerftd-junction point· gives security and balance. Anchqrs and stabilizes, restores sanity and harmony.
,.., There must be a connection between the Liver and the Gallbladder in order to bring the body and mind together for
_I manifestatiOn. Can be ·ilsed for any lack of stability, lack of cciordin.ation, lack of communication between one part of the
, - body or mind and another. Also useful for detoxification. Irregular period, cannot bend back, difficulty flexing knee, violent
r.l pain in abdomen, can't walk or stan~ • PLN

r.L Promotes the smooth flow of Liver qi to the external genital area, resolves damp-heat. Disorders of the genital and
urinary area, such as impotence, itching of the external genitalia, leukorrhea (vaginal discharge), herpes, hypogastrium
~be~ ur~atiqn_. retention of urine, pl~~b-pit sensation in the throat (with ST-40; CV-22; CV-17, PC-6), wei syndrome
· helpmg qt flow m the Gallbladder mendtan. · -lU

Xi Cleft

r-l A source ofrichtiess for .Wood, a place of quality, wis~om, inspiration, and joy without worry. Revitalizes and reinforces ~e
body, mind, and spirit. • NRG
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,..l A reyitalizalion point for the whole body, Lifts a perspn up and gives a lQOk round. Very ppwerful for the body/mind.
~ FortifYing, building up. Planning and organizing anything on physical level. For weakness, inability to stand, can't walk,
· 1 skin cold, numb or painful. Excessive menstrual bleeding, diarrhea, excessively large stools. First aid for spasms, cramps,
~ urine retention, etc. • PLN . .

r-l (Regulates qi and blood; relieves pain.) Hernia, especially inguinal, dysmenorrhea due to Liver qi stagnation (LV-3 is
more common)~ uterine due·to heat in the Liver. • HJ

LV-7 Knee Border XiGuan

r.J Local, for lolee problems. ~ NRG
,-I Additive to other points for knee troubie5, pain in throat, rheumatism thirt gets worse with wind. • PLN

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 He Sea Water Tonifieation
A source of Water that feeds the tree directly. Or ifthe roots are saturated, takes excess Water.away. If dry, not enough
Water- stiff and brittle in mi1td and spirit, the tree is unyielding and easily blown over- one can't take on one .more
challenge, or they wiU break. Or too much Water- overwhelmed, lost at sea, awash in ideas or plans, like a log in water, no
purposeful movement. - NRG .

For bad fear, anger, irritation, indecision, instability, jealousy, depression. The p.erson cannot stand change of environment
or company, is in a rut Body, mind very brittle~ can'ttake one more triaLor.tribulation, angry, suicidal tendencies. Fear
can come because of too little Water, Wood becomes so brittle and hard it cannot yield. When the Wood has strength and
flexibility the person will lose this fear. Where we can feed the tree some water or take water away ifthe tree is saturated
and drowning, urinary troubles - retention or excessi~,. excellent for troubles in penis, vagina. All troubles with muscles,
ligaments, tendons, lower abdominal pain that stems up to throat, drug induced disorders, all eye troubles, balances the
endocrine system, secretions, the lymphatic system and so on. Controls pain, swelling, redness, soreness.. Frustration,.
depressionS, anger, irritation can all be present when the .Water is out of balance within Wood. Stabilizes and balances,
regulates fluids, allows the limbs and mind to articulate more freely, Tremendous effect on digestion, affecting the
secretions. Imagine mixing cement with too much or too little water· hard and lumpy or sloshy, diarrhea, ReVitalizes
Water, edema, abdominal swelling, wasting away, anorexia, emaciation, Stomach in spasm, dilation of Stomach, pain in the
renal area, pain in a ring, like a band around the umbilical bow~ water diseases.··- PLN

Relaxes the sinews; rwurishes Liver blood; (regulates and tonifies the Liver.) Diseases on the m.edial aspect of the thigh, .
night blindness. Focus on nourishing blood. • HI •I ·

LV-9 Yin Wrapping Yin Bao

· VUI-9 to Vffi-12 are not frequently used.• NRG

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ILV-10 Five Miles Zu Wu u· I

LV-ll Yin Angle Yin Lian.

Excellent point for easing childbirth, lends. relaxation, • Eliminates impurities. • PLN

LV-12
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• Hasty Pulse
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Use for someone who needs to be slowed down. Strengthened from within so that rushing, struggling, and hastiness can
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release. • NRG . · · ·.

Used for agitation in person's whole being and in pulse, everything is done too quickly, also useful to eliminate toxins. Long
term plans terrible, creation not really coming to fruition. Deep pathway through testicles/vagma to CV~2. makes it useful
· for pain in lower jiao and to influence genitals. Physical and emotional problems around sexuality. "PLN
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.J. Alann: SP. Influential for Yin Organs

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...l.. Glose ~he old and .op~n the new, to take a new st~p. ~·new chapter in life, ~ new transition. When still bothered by the past,
~o reb~ regurgltatton.ofthe same olll stuff: recyc(mg oftl:te old. Oft~ used with VIII-14. Also rot digestive problems or·
~ISsues WJth the Spleen. - NRG . . , ·. . . · · ·· .. . .

~~~~ ~ind is s~~.it is ·a gate of quality fu_inii~~ ~~~ng'e, tuin acha~ter. HaS the punch ofa.AEP, powerful spirit point
gtvmg hope and VIS ton. LV-13 and LV-14 are the only two points on the' body 'where there is O!le gate after another - very
~liseful to ..use together. Powerful on body,. mind and
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spirit levels but mainly on .mind. - PLN · .

· ~Promotes th~ smoothflo~ of Liv~r qi, relives i~tention offood; benefits the Sto~ch and Spleen; (replates and tonifies
...1 t~e Spleefl;: imp':f've~_dig~~tion, reduces stagnation; regulate.s qi and b(ood.) Hypochondriac pain, abdominal distention,
r--dwrhea.'etc. L!vermvadmgthe~pleeil. •HJ ·• · '<. · '· ·' · · .

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r.L Brings hope ~ the futW;e -~~ ~Op~_ ofge~g &n.. ~en ttl~ -~ is s~~t, there m!'Y be ~tration, ~.ger•. int?l~ance,
sh~ reMplll". When the spirit IS ~1\lck;.. feelS alone, reJected, empty, hopeless, can't see any us~ everytltmg IS a·waste of
1.1; time, nothing is wOrth the effort, can't see a harvest, "['it deal With tomorrow;" or can't face the future, like XII4. - NRG
r..l Use where there is total ~ignation, the patient ~ ready to give up, they see no birth, no growth, they don't want to plan for
the~ there is.~il!l tOi:tur_e, 'sh~tting off No elation, no fulfilment" achieving, but all achievements are empty.· ·
r...L Openmg up the ga(e brings thein renewed hope;_ Tile_ closest ihing'·to a win:dow point on the Liver meridian. Very ·
~ 1 distinctive ·~toomy" .qualiiy;_m.Wai'd:tumed, ahger imd ll,opel~$ness, Da.tKclouds, fiegative future, no hope:. Can be used .
~ with tv-13 if someone keeps making the same mistakes, giving rise to disappointments. Think of the fruStration if we can't
_1 get What we want Think ofLV-14 as being the gare that needs to be opened in ord~ that the person may enter the Middle
~Palace (LU-1), a blockage here means that they have no hope of reaching the pala~ the center within themselves, the God
1 within. Gives hope like a window of the sky. ·Spirit point for seeing into the future. Door open -rages, anger, chaotic
, - actions (sedare), door closed, no desire, no will (tonify). Think of the planner, sower of seeds, to see where we are going, to·
reJ see a-way out of darkness, to see joy a bea:uty, the porential harvest Th~ patient can't deal with tomorrow, the torment of
the next day, everything is a waste of tim~ "no achievement to speak of." One should open LV-13 and LV-14 together.
rei.. Hypertension- break gate open down. and allow verbal stuff to come out ·Abnonnal thirst; both sides ofbody painful and
r.J sore. Use for east deLivery in childbirth. - PLN

j Anatomically, this is the highest po. int on the Liver meridian. LV-14 empowers the quality of aspiration. Here at the top of
r'all the tree the branches reach up to touch heaven. Heaven is represented by the EIE connection to this point to the Lung
l meridian at LU-1. Hence, this point may address both the virtues of aspiration (Liver) and inspiration (Lungs). Gare ofHope.
~ empowers a person to keep her eyes turned toward the future with optimism, and may be useful for treating the person who
j can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I often combine this point with LV-1 in an attempt to integrate both lofty (LV-
,..., 14) and fundamental (LV-1} vision. - LJ .

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Promotes the smooth flow ofLiver qi; transforms damp; clears heat from the Liver and' Gallbladder; (regulates the Liver
and Gallbladder.) COstal and hypochondriac pain, hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, mastitis. - HJ

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L(J..,q Middle Palace Zhong.Fu .

· Entry Alann: LU Windo~ of the Sky:

Palace of inspiration, awe, majesty..Used when one doesn't have the inner connection to one's essence, no sense of .-,
. inspiration, higher pu~. pure guidance. or.bea.uty. One ll).BY (eel cut off: ilttro~ed, isolated, c;rwnpled, 4eprived,
everything i,s 11\!.llldane, ~ejs.stru!Wing with grief;md there is..no sens~ o(qu~lity,;beauty, or richn~s. Don't take someone ..-
. to the place until they are able to see·or appreciate it ~ NRG . · •·

Goes right into opening ~e spirit ()ne.enters thr9ugh the .middl!l-palace into.t~~ in,rler palace, the palace ~here_ God resides.
It contains kis essence.· Br.ings security and inspiration, re,storiilg coQO!:Ction,Witl.l:(l~ and Nature. f.'oi: patieJtts who are
OUt of touch with" the breath of heaven, where there is no quality Or eSsence. Whe~:~·perSO!l is.o_yertome·l;)y Wiefthis point.. ..
. helps move them through the tears. Goes directly to the soorce,of.griet:. A rea.Uy special point, the "Receiver ofQi.." ·Ifit'f''"
not there the Lungs couldn't function. The whole thing is about the light, the heavens, coming in. The richness and joy of
the palace should be felt every time we breathe in. The spirit bathes every breath with the quality of being able to take in.
Good for Metal CF's who are stuck, reji:cting respect or praise. Returning to the center and a vision of the riches and
quality: - PLN

Draws energy from LV-14 to LU-1. This flow provides a connection between the eyes, turned upward toward Heaven with
. optimis"' and great vision, and the inspiration ofa spiritual connection with h~ven. A treasurein.the.c:enter.ofthe chest..is
the Zhong q~ which .empowers the synchronU::ity ofiJII rhythmic mo~ts iQ,_the .o~m. A child often responds to ~Y
trauma and/or disappointments in life by shutting off his or her Heart and suppres$ip.g their Lung rhythm. DepiCtion here is
suggested by the presence ofa caved~in chest and shoulders that are hunched l'orward.. C~acteris.tic oftbis iiribalance iS
frustration ,giving way to ~espair as the Li~r qistagnates. Often~ eviden~.Ill\ .~ter:nal empJin~ and loneliness as the
Lungs have f!liled to bring quality intqone's inner lal).dscape, or~~ c;ori_¥. ~th one's iruier Worth (tlie ""central .
· treasurej. Indicated for loneliness, feeling separat~. grief stuCk iii the:chelit 'G(;ttQriy pulSe indicateS a separation of Heart
and Liver. - U · ·

Regulates Lung qi and stops. cough: stimulates !h~ des.~ingof£un.$...t(f izn(J stdps,_ qsihma; dispe~_eifu.llnessfrom the
chest and stops pain. (~Pflndundl',e/axes,#he c~s.l. nourifhes Lur,gy~~.). ,Fo(9rg8h. d~i"det'$, us~y ~~:·eoqgh,
asthma (with phl~-cup at BL-U), ch~t pain: BIH3 is preferred for de~~cyXqi xu non~t.taclq~ asthma). 't ffj

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~When under a cloud and can't see brightness of heaven. To renew heaven's sp.irituallight within, to see through the
~depressive cloud and bring the richness inside. Reconnects to that inner li~.t. clears the mind and spirit.. • NRG

_1 A gate to go through when douds stand between the patient and the heavens. Here.the patient may fmd the world a very
~difficult place to be in. One may look up to the: heavens but not be able to see the light of the sun and blue sky above. The.
~cloud -~ay be so (ow that perhaps they catu1ot;even see the highest branches of a tree or the birds flyirig overhead. When
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- mental"clarity has Completely vanished through loss ()f contact with spiritual essence. When mental outlook is blurred and
~one cannot get to grips with anythirig, one may feel that no one cares for them. A person is livirig "under a cloud" of misery;
· this point can help to clear their heaviness. When living under a dark cloud, the world loses it color. This point lets the .sun
~in. Vety powerful for depression, heavy griet)md feelirig closed oft; fuzzy, or unclear. For people who always start with"[
can't," this clears away murk, eonfusion, and darkness, showing them that they can.· Renews contact.with inner spiritual
~ na~re, to see.the richness of lire and value' of living. When a person has only a cloudy vision of spirit, is unable to see ·
1 clearly" or breathe deeply oflife, this point can help clarify spiritual perspectives. Releases griet allows for the light to shine
~forth from the Heart's spiritual fire. - PLN : · . · ·

~ Griefiri the Lungs may obscureth~ Heart's fir~ iri a manner similar to .clouds that may obscure the sun. Resolves grie(
_I allowing the Heart's iritentionto shirie through;'. For a person who is chronically negative as if"followed by a cloud," this
~point may invoke inspiration by allowing a glimpse ofheaven. Use this point, as well as LU-I and LU-3, for treating.the
~,quality of qi s~agnation that produces the "cotton" quality on the pulse. This stagnation of the Wei-qi level may be likened to
clouds obscurmg the pulse. • U · ' . ·

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~ palace. of ultimate rij:hness;: makes life .wort~ living;~ very _s'peci81 pal3ce, -a ([uali~y:only dte fa~e~ can give • conn~d, ~:
:the royal.fiunily,:thecrownjewels, charged with aliqeageofqua~ity. Whe.~ ce~Q!lie:S take place,;symbols.ofess~ce. ·.
Gets rid ofthe datlc, smoky soot on .the window-and ppens :it to-al~ow the light;to cqme in so O[l".,qm, see. Lets. filth out and
light in. Don't take the patient to thepalacebefore,they're ready, it may cause an a~~tion.or they may not be.ableto
appreciate what tbey-see; ::.:NRQ ~ -· ·: · ·

.Deals with qualitative spiritual·essenoe.. This is the.palace oftb.e. soul;m,<l spirit, the creator. wh~-~e spi.fit can beJed.
cared for, revitalized, and;cleansed of all which hliS ~efiled it, .Jbis is the Qest p~ of aU~. ~ the-spirit ~ving
through ·the Middle'Palace and ·the ·cloud Gate to this wonderf.W palaC'e.'·l1tis is- Of!.e ofthe most dynamic; and SI)Uituai!Y. :.
uplifting points.. Can bring oileback;,into alifestYle·that.is more meaningfu~ s!towing>the essence of the life ORJ;.has ~ ."··
missing. Has a poWerful psychological eftect on aU emotional problems.arising ftoin Lung dish!lnn,oity; dep{C$Sion, .
claustrophobia, agoraphobia, mental confusion, and forgetfulness. Allows. a person to receive and let iit. About one's
relationship tathe rest ofthe universe;· to what.goe.S-oti outside the skin.· ~trust,.-wmmunieatiort, ~tivily.~ This. is a
safe palace Where you hawnYhat you need. For people who are withdrawn·dile·to a lack of!:i:lationship wltlt thei,r inner
-nobility;·~jesty, -PLN· ·- ,. · ·· . ~·
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~ches the spirit level of the Limg meridian, as a window of the sky poinllf~ Lungs are not in ~ch with CP.JIIlity !n liti:,' .
one may feet empty iriSidC. ThiS may manifest ils grieVing fur 'that which' ~ile has lost, ortooging for soinething'tbat hils
eluded one. The character fu indicates a building where records are kept; hence, Matthews trans1ates T"Wl Fu as "the
storehouse of God-eternity." Knowing that Heaven finds the best in us may he!p us to wipe the slate clean and find the best
in oneself; The virtue aSsociated with the Lungs is justice (yu). ·Whereas the Liver is associated with· human justice, the Lung
is associated with heavenly justice. Human justice is always a matter ofjudgerheat and compromise. Heac:e, the Dao De Jing
states, "in reconciling a great injury, there is always sure to be some injury' remaining. How can this be good?" Heavenly
justice always repays injury with original nature (de), the very basis ofself worth. It is interesting to compare the virtue of
self worth in contradistinction to self esteem, as empowered by LV-I. Selfesteem may be said to be, predicated upon a
balanced vision of those aspects. of self which comprise that roots of one's liti:,' which are timdamental and cannot be .~
compromised. This vision must discern these foundational principles as compared with the peripheral aspect ofsel( which
may be likened to bran~ that can be pruned and relinquished as one chann~ energy for their growth. Self worth, on the
other hand, may be considered to be predicated upon one's respect for a valueofthat fundamental Vision. - U

LU-4 Valiant White XiaBai

All the qualities of Metal- valor, heroism, purity, tadiance, ricliness of heaven. A white knight in shining armor, impeccable
at the core, the essence which can't be sullied. Spurs one on to battle against dark forces, when tired, weary, faUen offthe
horse, this point dusts off one's armor, fixeS the knight's plume, and gives ene(gy to~ on the fight (like XI-36 or V-8). -~
The sword is impeccably sharp an~ can cut through Ve.ils of illusion, imperfect~on, and garbage. - NRG

This point is about the hero and tbe quest of the warrior. Like the knights ceremony and the vows taken by those who enter
the spiritual way, it builds courage and strength through sanctification. A swOrd that euts through illusion: courage, clarity,
and strength; purity and refinemenl Epitomizes aU that Metal stands for. Like a Source point to the fir~t three points. It is
a generalized spirit point. Wonderful for cleansing and supplements LU-3 with solidity and essence. Good for emp9wering
courage and quality. Use in spring for courage and quality. Affects the mental level more th~ the spiritual. P1,1reness of
white, radiance of Metal- heroic qualities which express the radiance of Heaven and the richness of the mineral kingdom.
Purity and refinement, cleansing and energizing. Metal point that protects the, Heart: cardiac pain, nause8, excessive
perspiration, skin white and red, moth dry, nervous palpitations, arthnlis and rheumatism causing red joints. - PLN
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. This is very fertile and rich are8, a source oflots oflife. Use if one feels damp, woazy, drowning, boggy. If parched, dry or
rigid in body, mind, or spirit, this brings fiuidit}< ·- NRG · · ·

·~A very important point within the Metal meri~i~ giying det.ermination and flexibility to the Lung OffiCial. Excellent for
· patients who are depressed; wt:ePing; ·and sotr6Wfut' :· Metat·&S the Quiritesserice, the fifth Element, the qui<:ksilver of
·Alchemy. The Water within the Metal Element is important for fluidity. Without the correct aniount of fluiditY there is
physical and mental constipation; lack of vitality, weakiless,lethergy; tension and build up oftoicins. The substances of our
body is of the Earth, but the influence!!' that animate us come·from Heaven .:;it is impassible to live withoutair.. There must
be a process of exchange, between Heaven and: Earth, a process ofreciprocal feeding and mutually' beneficial relations. ·We
.·take our form from the Earth and are replenished by the Earth. Nothing can grow in the earth without trace minerals - the
soil would be barren. Marshes are fertile grourid;•nature abounds in areas wh~ there is enough water and good soil. It is
:also true with our lives; when ·there is enough fluid and emotional sustenance, our lives can be nourishing and abundant. A
person with a Water imbalance Within Metal criuld have fear as well as. grief and depression. .Ifthere is no place to brmg iii
fresh replenishment all beeomes compacted an~ tense. Rigidity is the key • all becomes unyielding, spastic. Remember the
importance of the mind receiving form the heavens, the astral Elements. If Water within the Lungs is excess you see signs of
excess mucus in the head and chest, the patient will feel stuck in the mud, possibly pulmonary edema, pneumonia, weak
Bladder, pleurisy. A lack of Water in the Lungs leads to a dry hacking cough and rigid spine, chest spasms, and a dry hard
Heart. Good for chest colds. Expels dampness from the Lungs. - PLN

Clears Lung heat; expels phlegm from the Lungs; stimulates the descending of Lung qi; relaxes the sinews; (expands and
relaxes the chest; moistens dryness, tonifies yin.) For organ disorders, especially excess: cough, asthma, phlegm heat (with
LU-I, ST-40, CV-17), wind-heat, heat, cold. -HI . .. .
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deeper hole than IX-9. - NRG
•For great depiction and emptiness. Extreme hollowness. GOOd on !D~tal and spifit levels.- when th~re ~ a depth o~grief
that needs to be, filled. .Ac:cumulates great wealtll,and q481ity, I~ LU-9, · Use when there IS a sense.of gr~~ someth~.
: l•ing or missjng,.a wid that. need.to be enricbe(( !llld filled. Powerful. sph:it point, goodJo get· warmth mto_ the mertdtan.
Fear, .tension headaches, Metal mental stress, stagnation or any articular troubles ofshoulders and elbows, htgh fevers,
.pers~tent cough. Affects larynx, throat problems - 5th cbakra: inability to express onesel£ - PLN

&gzdates Limg qi and causesb~llg qi to des~nd: r;fears heat.~ ·stops bleetjing. FRr acute dis~es. and pain: asthma,
'hemoptysis ~gtuberculosis, as yin xu heat:,wtth.BI.A3 and LU~IO)cbest pam (d~ to flutd retention). - HJ

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A wider opening to inc:rease one's capacity to. receive. Brings IX and X IUce bookends oflife- the first process
involves air, the last process is l~g oul This point also helps to eliminate the retention of toxins from IX. - NRG

Similar in effi:ct to SP-21, a special junction point that affects all other junction points. Treats almost any condition. It
brings all the Officials together and brings hannony and balance to the other Y.in organs on the arm. Relieves worry, grief,
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and sadness especially when beared in silence, and stimulates the beneficial outpouring of repressed emotion. Affi:cts
connections. Harmonizes and balances circulation. Balances receiving and elimination, connecting the Lung with the Large
Intestine. Frees emotional stagnation related to the incomplete expression or suppression of griet; sadness, etc. Treats
restricted breathing due to emotions such as worry, &:ar, frustration, and depression. An opening or bi-eak in the circulation
of ql Relieves shoulder tension, i'elaxes the chest, shallow breathing, oppression in the chest, and mental agitation. Has a ·
calming etl'ec:t on the mind. Constipation, retention of poisons and toxins, exCessive perspiration, swelling, edema, chest .
disorders with heavy mucous, migraine, limbs and bones feel icy cold, excessive shivering, skin disorders, bad memory
(hormonal), hemorrhoids, male genital problems, palms always hot in·the cen~ and painful upon pressure, spinal disorders,
epilepsy. varicose wins. Problems which manifest along the route of the ~el; particularly any indications that deal with
the mouth and filce; tmilateral heitd or filcial pain; migraine; toothache; filcia1 tics; filcia1 paralysis; deviation of mouth and
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eyes; trigeminal neuralgia; difficulty in opening and closing the mouth, eating food, speech difficulties. Regulates and
affects the release ofsCxual hormones. - PLN

Stimulates the descending and dispersing ofLung qi: expels exterior wind: circulates the defensive qi and releases the

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exterior: opens the nose: cominunicates with the Large Intestine: openS the &n meridian. For excess and deficiency:
nasal and frontal sinus congestion, common cold, frontal headache, scalene mtisclc. spasm or pain, stiffuess or pain at the
nucha (posterior headache), cough, asthma, hemoptysis; infertility and menapausal symptoms. With KD-6 for throat, chest,
and Lung. - HJ ·

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~~ Eliminates accumulated toxins, best for cleansing_ ~nd eliminating, cleansing out the gutters of rubbish and debris. Often
rJ.used with. X-4. .- NRG . ·
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1 The_Lun~Officia,l ~ concerne!f with bringi?g ~'ita[ qi, the q~lity oftheair to enhance and enrich our spirits, minds, and
~ bodtes. The mendtan gutter must be clear m o~der fot things to flow. Clears the meridian, gets rid ofrubbish and "dead
1 Je~ve~"· carries away p~isons, revi~alizes q~ detqxifies on all levels, and shakes up the Lung Official with a poker.
~ Dtstn?utes fresh energtes to the.!llmd and bod~. Powerful at the spirit level for clearing. Rids the body oftoxic ideas and
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.,Jexpenen~s ..Good for ~9m~ne Wfio may be cj~ical, skin clogged, or full of shit. May be used for cleansing a patient with
· any constttuttonal factor. Indtcated for spots, bolls, colds, mucus, blocked bowels, or when heat and cold are out of
reJ ;proportioo on the body surfai:e, espeCially thehands. Sudden cardiac pain, all Lung and throat conditions. Excessive
mucus. - PLN . ·. · ·
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j Stimulat·e·s· th.~ .~ispe.rsin. g and de~~end!ngof~ung qi; (regulates. the Lungs, expa.nds and relaxes the chest; courses wind.)
~ External!llendtan problems (as aJmg nver pomt); excess or defictent cough or asthma, chronic throat problems including
loss of voice, hoarseness, and soreness (with KD,.6 to nourish yin and benefit the thi-oat). "Solid metal makes little noise,
hollow metal · "·- HJ · · · ., ·

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·similar to IX-6. Use for someone. in the depths of despair and great depression. Conneqs to quality, purity, the essence of
the heavenly father .. Lifts one into the light. - NRG

A great reviv~Jpoint. When there is a complete lack of order, replaces instability and chaos with nourishment, security, and
love. Use ~is-point alone or before other treatments to clarify a diagnosis when pulses are not be rhythmical or regular. A
tremendous point as it unites both the father and mother aspects within body, mind, and spirit. As the name indicates, it
penetrates to the deepest level, the spirit, through the breath oflife (prana). The idea of a very great abyss pLunging deep
into one's internal landscape, reaching down to the most intimate levels of a person, indicates its efficacy when dealing with
a very worried, desperate person. Has a wonderful effect on the mental level for the patient who feels their life is cracking
up. Instability and chaos are replaced with nourishment, security and love. Mother Earth Source and Tonification point. A
profound point for connection between Lung and spirit, when a person is falling into an abyss - "life is going to hell" there is
mental chaos and .instability. As a reunion point for arteries and veins -circulation problems can be addressed because of
the effect on arteries and veins, particularly pulses which are not rhythmical or regular. Reunion of arteries and veins -
major effect on the blood (circulation). Blood !'nites the body and spirit. This is supported by the Spleen/Earth whereas the
state of Metal (iron, hemoglobin minerals) within the blood affects the movement of spirit and life forces in the blood.
-PLN

Resolves phlegm; regulates Lung qi; stops cough; tonifies Lung qi and yin; promotes the circulation of blood and
~ influences the pulse and vessels. For organ disorders, especially deficient: Lung qi xu (with ST-36); hemoptysis without
~ pain (use BL-43 and KD-6 for yin xu); acrotism. - HJ

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Fire to warm Metal, warms the spirit so it can be molded or shaped mto soriiethmg new. Metal tends to clirig to the old, but
· 'we are in the process of becoming. When stubborn, brittle, stuck into old ways, helps Metal to be less oold, rigid and sharp.
This is a place of richness and plenty, universal love, recognition - the highest quality of nourishment for the body, mind,
and spirit. Fish is a reference to this nourishment and to a sen5e ofhigherpuri>ose, purity, the spirit or God or the Father.
-NRG

Brings warmth to the. father itself. This fire is great~ than any volcano .• One ~fthe most powerful poirl.ts ori the body. It
makes a good connection between the patient and the father. ..(Qod). In the early days the fish symboliZed God. Vesica .
pisces- symbol of mystical union. Brings.tremendous warmth att~ . i)eat to #t~.~odY· mind, and spirit Helps one to see the
warmth and comfort that he or she needs, and shows someone that it is worth 'getting well. Similar tO LU~l. eniiches'and
nourishes. Good when Metal is cold, inert, and brittle. People may cling too much to the mother (food etc.), but we need to
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spend more time with the father( air) ... Brings .in the ,warmth of Fire to Metal. to help the "don't touch me", cut off person
who is locked up inside, lackingemotionalw~th and receptivity, too despe~e to comm~nicate with. the Helilt within.
Use with moxa when .the Lung, has gone C()id.People may cling too tnueh to the mot!ler (food. etc) but we need, to spend
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more time with the father (air). Brings tremendous warmth and heat to the body, mind, spirit. The Fire point very ...
powerful on Metal, there must be a ronnect·ion between the Heart and Lungs.; Love, the essence of giVing and receiving, this
point can reawaken .memories of Christ consciousness. The foundation and rhythmic movement for our emotional life is in
the Fire which warms all the Elements. Metal must be the right temperature to function properly; metal conducts heat but
does not retain it. Within the Metal there must be warmth and love, when the connection with Fire, the spirit, is lost the
patient may feel isolate; people who are rigid in outlook need warm~h. Metal connects us to our creator, through the
breathing, the q~ the giving and receiving of Lungs. If the Lung is cold there may be arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, skin
silvery flaky and cold. Cold symptoms from Metal do not necessarily mean that Fire is lacking it may be just that the Metal
has become disassociated from Fire. Useful for skin disorders: if skin is cold silvery and flaky: tonify; if skin is hot ugly and
red: sedate. - PLN ·

Clears Lung heat; benefits the throat: (regulates .the Lungs; dispels heat: abat'esfever; ·moistenS the throat; harmonizes
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The comer store. A little of everything, pick up what needed from outside to add to one's quality. - NRG

Supplies enough qi "to get by wit~" like a comer shop where we go when we run out of necessities, providing temporary
support. Has a tremendous calming effect o,n;the. patient because this fulfills .some of the fundamental needs. ofthe body,
mind, spirit. Can help ~eople.~t over a crisiS,tjieiriod,or,critical stage.. Often l.ised earlydn treatment.. Relieves tension,
worries, asthma, and chest complaints. Provides a connection between Wood and Metal. Affects .the quality of a Metal
CF's growth, decisions, and planning. Wood of Metal- qualities of growth, healthy anger, and flexibility. Useful as a first
aid point for sunstroke, children suffering from tonsillitis, high fever, fever convulsions (bleed)- effective in adults too but
reaction not so immediate. Epilepsy, spasms and frights in children, brain trouble, meningitis, cerebral congestion,
numbness in the hands and arms.· Inability to perspire,,skin and lips dry and parched. Do not use during pregnancy as may
deform child. - PLN·

Expels interior and exterior wind; .stimulates,the descending .and dispersing of Lung qi; benefits. the throat; open$ the
orifices. and promotes resuscitation; {restor~ yang.) Acute sore or swollen. throat (due. to an El>I). Bleeding method (may
use LU-10 for comfort). Emergency .cases and fainting, •· HJ
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For revitalization and ·resurrection. The merchant is someone who knows the value of things; This point brings out the
quality within metal; It is the first step in removing one's mask, and canbeusedto get a clear idea ofthestate of the
Officials. For a person who may be withdrawn or stubborn, this releases holcJing'and congestion in the body, m~d;·and
spirit, lets in light and clarity, Sod breaks through the rubbish. Mostly used as a horary point. - NRG - · ··

If a patient gets very cold; can !t communi~te or see clearly, this is an exi:elle~t initial step in removing the first "mask." For
a patient who niay be withdrawit. stubborn, or clogged:.up with rubbish. Enables direct communication with the essence of
the meridian. Commonly used with LU-8 for clearirig out, often on a physical level. Brings out that sensitivity to values and
helps us to be aware of what our values are. Good point for metal mental e~otional disorders. For people who are
stubborn, won't communicate, can't see clearly, are stuck behind their mask, have trouble with honesty.· ~ge Intestine
problems can make someone very stubborn, emotionally constipated; or withdrawn. When the patient can't see through all
the rubbish and comniunicate, use with LU-8: Constipation. diarrhea, nasal congestion. Excellent for problems in the
shoulder, arm. and neck ("frozen" joints). Can bring immediate relief for affection of breathing. ~ PLN

Clears heal; benefits the throat; calms the mind; (sedates pain; moves stagnant qi and blood in the Large lnlesline

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channel.) Swelling and pain of the throat, febnle disease, syncope. Clears heat fi:oni channel (e.g. poison ivy). Bleeding
method to clear heat For wind-heat sore throat, bleed LI-11. -lU

Ying Spring . Water Sedation

A1; a Water point, controls the balance of Water in Metal, good for lubrication of the Official to eliminate on all levels. For

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example there niay be constipation and dryness, restores Ouidity. Too much Water may cause diarrhea, swelling, edema.
nosebleeds, and so on. - NRG

Good for sedating the c:olon and producing the fluidity necessary for peristalsis. Draws excess energy through the Large
Intestine, mental emotional constipation: Ifthe person is rigid; hard on themselves or other, Water helps them move and let
go as things change, to go with the flow. Disperses intestinal blockage, especially dry, hard constipation, intestinal colic,
spastic colon, diarrhea due to infiamn).atory causes, heat in the area energized'by the Large Intestine channel: sore throat,
tonsillitis, swelling and throat numbness, toothache, epistasix. An excess of Water can result in diarrhea, fiuid in the chest,
nose bleeding, shivering, sweating, edema. Also, confused vision. troubles with inner canthus of the eye. - PLN -
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Addresses the quality of Wood in Metal, particularly for anger, frustration, ean't get organized, difficulty with seeing or
planning, and so on. - NRG

When the patient needs "space" or an interval to allow what happened in previous treatments to go through naturally.
Throat disorders, dry mouth, obstruction of the throat; tonsillitis; nose problems, cracked and sore lips, excess phlegm.
constipation. diarrhea, desire to stretch, hyper emotional and can't let go. Good for children who have such complaints.
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Entry Yuan Source Ruler: Face & Mouth.·

The Great Eliminator, removes blockages ofrupbish, things gunune4 up, a!ld encourages the release of toxins, negativity
and poisons in the body, mind, and spirit. Where the valleys join, letting things go through. - NRG

Ll-4 and BL-59 -these points are known as the "Great Eliminator" and they are the best points for removing toxins from the ·
body and mind. This is especially true form~11tal disorders. May get emotional discharge after treatment as it (eventually)
brings calmness to the body arid mind. Important revival point. Use for retention of fluid, thoughts, feces. DetoXifies
alcoholics, drug addicts, post-chemotherapy, or 9yerdose. Very powerful. Good to moxa. Physical level for ear ache, teeth,
sinuses, constipation, poisoning, dull pain, etc,!_ Generally forbidden in pregnancy due to its strong descending action.
Migraines, headaches, spots in front ofeyes, 'tension and depression, insomnia, night sweats, earache. - PLN

The energy fror:n the Lungs enters the Large.Intestine meridianhere at the entry point. The functions of receiving (Lung)
and letting go (Large Intestine) are joined. In Daoism, the image of the valley is a symbol of emptiness. The virtue of
emptiness is that it empowers one to be receptive to the essential nature oflife. The Yi-jing hexagram 15 for modesty (qian)
indicates that ''the superior man red1,1ces_that which is too much, and augments that which is too little. He weighs thing and
makes tllem equal." In: her comment on this hexagram Anthony states, "To equalize extremes is part ofthe natural law. A
~ , ·haughty, pretentious attitude stands like a riimbw, steep mountain that is constantly being attacked by the Elements; as a
. consequence, it erodes into the valley. The valley, likewise, because it is. a depression, receives all that erodes into it."
'Hence the name Joining of the Valleys. ~ U .

Dispels exterior wind; releases the exterior; stimulates the dispersing and descending function ofthe Lungs; stops pain;
removes obstructions from the channel; toniftes qi(by moving blood) and consolidates the exterior; harmonizes
·. ascendi!lg and descending. Clears heat, espeCially wind-heat. (Commands the energy ofall the yang meridians,
invigorates the circu/dtion ofqi:) Diseases o(the head and face such as headache (especially frontal), toothache, facial
paralysis, disorders·ofE:N.T. and teeth, nasaVchest congestion, cough, fever due to invasion of pathogenic factors, disorders
.of the shoulder joint and upper limb (often with LI-11 and Lf-15). For fu organ excess conditions, use he-sea, lower uniting,
and front-mu points. Helps childbirth by promoting uterine contractions (with LV-3, SP-6). - HJ

Fire

A warm stream of moving water. Strongly wamis up the meta~ whe!l cold, brittle, inert, stub \)ern, cut off; stuck and won't·
move. Strongly encourages movement, more forceful than X-7. When the patient needs somew11rmth, humor, joy, jollying
up, encouraging one to .let go- Fire controls,metal. It's easier to let go when feeling love, gives a sense of not being alone,
isolated or abandoned. - NRG

Great point for bringing warmth and clearing the mind, strongly det()Xifying excess negativity on a mental level, excellent ·
with LI-4: This action then filters lo the spirit level. Good for insanity and people who see ghosts and spirits. Brings
stability. Powerful for transformations. Strongly clears excess heat, detoxifies, reduces excess negativity and sharp edges.
Fire warms metal and clears the mind. Effective for mental disorders. Brings back "mad" people who want to throw off
their clothes, delusions of grandeur, megalorriartia and ego trips, Fire controls meta~ brings them back. Crazy hyper-excited
·speech,' mania; incoherent speech, bleeding from nose, gums, bowels;. deafuess; blocked eilstachian tubes, tinnitus; .
stuttering; hallucinations; sudden weakness, troubled, upset, malaise; cannot breathe, seizures. Fever, heat and blood
problems with the Large Intestine. - PLN · ·

releases the exterior; benefits the throat; stops pain; (reduces heat.) Local diseases, wrist pain. Jing river
·· channel disorders. - HJ

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 Junction
A way around like It si~ path. another way to release and let go, one that is less .traveled and less ·61uttered. · B;ings a new
perspective, another llltgle to look at thili.gs. - NRG

Good for mental confusion. Treats generatized anxiety, fears, continual talking. men~l ~nfusion,. insanity, suicidal, .
tendency. Problems.with reiention of urine, feces; Constipation. NosebleedS; deafuess;·tinoi~•.dirn visiQO,. throat dry and
numb. - PLN . . .. . '

Opens the Lung water passages: benefits the· throat: helps the descending am! dispersingfimciion;:ofthe Lung. Facial
edema, wind-water syndrome (wind brings water up, s~n With acute neplp-itis' due to a respiratory d'isordcr especially
tonsilitis), sore throat, nose bleeding,~ eyes or lids (stye) with LI-20 and ST-:-1. - m

Xi Cleft

Gently encourages and warms up inert Metal, when the patient has begun to let go but needs kind, gentle encouragement to
continue to keep it up. - NRG

· Used to wann .the Large mtestine ·irMetal is really ~i4: Jhe. p~ot .~Y feel absplute despa~. GQ9d :point for ~ing the ·
spirit with moxa: Can be moX.'d up to thirty timc:s ('or WarntiQg the p~on and meridian generally.. Swollen tongue; speech
difficulties, sticks tongue out, contiiluous belchitig, ·wceiS ofhaitd andtilee, ula.=rat«;d colon, arthritis·:(especially when
caused by cold): • P.LN· · · · ·

Clears heat: stops pain: expels wind: benefits the throat: (regulates the Large· Intestine.) Bi syndrome,· shoUlder and arm
pain, headilche, sore throat, abdominal pain, acute tilcial swelling with ~ness (promoting qi and blood circulation to move
body fluids), hemorrhoids . heat Bai and BL-57). - lU
-~

Ll-8 Lower Side XiaLian·

Gives a diffi:rent petsPective aoout what is neees's;uy :VCCSus whit is 01bbisii. Local appli~ion. • NRG

Headache, speech difficulties, breast abscesses particularly with a discharge from nipple, very yellow urine, chronic
emaciation. - PLN

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U-9 .. Upper Angle
Same as X-8. • NRG
.
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Th.is point goes tender when someone is over-worked and mentally stressed The body and mind is telling you to slow do.wn.
· Swollen, ~tic (rheumatic) knees, gonorrhea, paralysiS or atony of the Bladder; loss of sensation ofthe linlbs or cold ·
i'Celing in the bones. - PLN · · · ---

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17L7
I-7
ton---------------------------Ann~-~T=h-re-e~M~i~le-s------------------------~S~h-o-u~SM-.~L~i~

~ Like XI-36, gives endurance, stamina, and strength to keep going. To make it through the last legs. of the journey. - NRG

~ Excellent Intellectual exhaustion point. Forbidden in ninth month of pregnancy. Treats disorders of the shoulder joint and
. upper limb (often with LI-11 and U-15). For all circuhitory disorders, especially involving extremities, rheumatism,
~ arthritis, muscular spasms, inability to bend. or raise arms, indigestion, throat disorders, tonsillitis, swelling in neck, goitre.
-~ -PLN ·.
~ !onijie~ qi; ~emoves obstructions from th~ ch'annel; (regulates the S~q~ach and intesti~es; moves _qi and blood.) Boast
unmumty wtth ST-36 (~ood for cancer patients); regulates homeostasiS and blood sugar, poor appettte or sugar/food
cravings (with ear hunger, thirst, Liver, and Shen Men). - HJ

~
1 ~LI~-1~1---------------------------c~~-oo~k-~7P~o-n~d--------------------------~Q~u-c=h~i-,
,n""',

1 He Sea Earth Tonification

·''~ .
ral Used mostly as a Tonification point (often used with IX-9). Brings stability and security of Earth. -NRG

~Treats internal devils- when rubbish has aCC\lmulated and the person is muddled- and gives stability in epilepsy,
· · depr~sion, and anxiety. Focuses on the physical level: anti-spasmodic point, best point for chronic constipation. Has a
~ generalized effect. Good to moxa and gives big pulse changes. ''Mental Precision" pomt. Anemia, altematmg diarrhea and
· - constipation, all eye disorderS especially accompanied by extreme redness and pain, earache, toothache, pleruisy, intercostal
~neuralgia, bronchitis, hay fever asthma (mental cause), pain in the upper joints (arthritis). - PLN

1-el Ex~e/s exterior wind; clears heat; cools blood; resolves dampness; regulates nutritive qi and bloo,d; benefits the sinews
1· and joints; (invigorates blood and qi; relieves itChing.) Fever, upper body heat, hypertension (especially with r~ face), .
~ atherosclerosis, Liver yang rising, skin disorders (especially with heat): urticaria, eczema (especially at cubital crease, palm,
1 or hand), disorders of the shoulder joint and upper limb (often with LI-4 and LI-15). Needle against channel or bleed by
~~ enlargiil.g hole. Good for organ disorders that are usually excess, but choose front-mu Md lower uniting points flfSt. - HJ

. , I-12 Elbow Bone Zhou Liao

.~ X-12, X-13, and X-14 are used for local application when there is stiflhess, rigidity, holding things tightly or compacted.
-NRG

~~u-13 Ann Five Miles Shou WuLi

.~

;1-14 Outer Bone of the Ann BiNao

/~ Connects the body and spirit, the inside and outside worlds. Lets one's arms reach out for inspiration. Good with LI-15
~ and LI-16 for local problems or to increase mental c;larity. First aid for concussion. - PLN

1_ Removes obstructions from the chqfl!lel; brightens the eyes; resolves phlegm and disperses masses. False myopia (with
~ local eye points), scrofula (tuberculosiS in swollen, hard, and numb lymph nodes). -.HJ
~

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LI-lS Shoulder Joiitt · Jian Yu ·
When-overburdened by life, ~me's capacity. is chaliehged. Gives strength tO cariy the burden or lightens it. - NRG

of
·Provides mental clarity by rel~inga lot energy. iQ the br~in. If the patientis tired, has·h~adaches, or is. ho14ing pressure
. inside.. For exhaustion, hemorrhage, insensibility.llfld shoe~ ~ f»LN,

Benefits sinews: promotes circulat~on ofqi in the channels: slops pain: expels wind: (relaxes the_~inews: harmonizes qi
and blood: prOIIIQles blood circulalfon.) Disease qfthe·shoulder joint and upper ex;tremities (often7:with LI-4 and LI-11):
, local pain, paratysi$, perip~ should!:~" Brlhri~is. · -~ HJ · ·

L£-16 Great Bone · JuGu

Same as X-15. ~NRG

Moves blood and li'ees obstructions, especiiilly in the jo~ts. LI-15 and Ll~16 are goOd together for headaches and restricted
flow of qi and blood. - PLN-. ·

Ll-17 HeaVerily Vessel Tian Dirig .

A heavenly ~I is· what we are when not blocked by negativity. ~rinw; the quality and richness ofthe heavenly light of.
the diVine. Gi\ies potential to feel or perceive this, when on~ is -holding bit to the-past, seeing only the dark or negative • a ·
simple vessel has no ego that clings to the old and obstructs newness. - NR.G

Brings clarity and wisdom, one of the strongest spjrit points on the _L~e ln~~in~_meridian. Like a window of the sky
point. G~ for "cleaniitg the ve$sel." Removes toxins from me miml and sp~~ ;, ~LN
The function of this point relates directly to Yi-jmg hexB.gram 50, ''the Cautdi4)n" (~ing). Theding~ a \iessel used m
banquets and in_ the performance of ritual The ~ce of this, he~gram is tl.t!l:l:~~pti9~.:must be r~oved;,l!fl4..the vessel
c.leaned in oilier for it to r®Cive, ·and be·receivecl, 'byspirit·dl,lriflg th~ ritUal. He~~:l{this poipt ,t"o$t~rs the !lCceSS~ state of
opln recep~ivity r.equ!red to be nourished liy b.eaveti, :~l.J ·· · · · · · · · · -
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~ LI-18 Support and Rush Ollt FuTu ·

"""" Window of the Sky
!~r---------------------------------~~------------------------------------~
A vast clean out, a massive flush()fnegativity and attachments that have out lived their purpose. When clutching on to the
old and one can't let go little by little, thiS supports cleansing by providing something of value to replace what is being
thrown out, a gift, a connection to heaVen, a vision of something better, aiddea of who one is without all the rubbish and
hoarding. To knqw and feel connected to the eternal, ()ne is 11ble to let go of what is inappropriate. A removal of clutter,
allows one to see what. n.eeds to. be let go of- icleas. opinipns,, experiences ef pain, ~arne, pride, arrogance, the baggage that
keeps one from facing the dark side- a:tlo\\'s an experience of the wisdom and beauty that .is there, a vision of what is truly
valuable. - NRG · "' · ·· · ·

We need .the fundamental ability to see thatifwe let go of something we'll get something else to replace it. We nee.d the
trust and recognition that we will have.s_omething..ifwe let go and then~:p.ove on. Lets light into a situation that is daunting.
Wh.;n a patient is entreni:he~ in a position that is not lielpfi,tl, something almost festering. A. Large .littestine Overworked
with clearing rubbish i:an bring tip anger;..yoti.need to go to the spirit ofMetal in this instance. Physical symptoms include
cough or mucus stuck in the th.:;oat, glandular,. thyroi4,. swallowinf or speech difficulties. - PLN

Imbalances of the Large littestine's fi.mcti6n are often charactenfbd by either inappropriate clinging to the past or longing for
~ . the future. As a Window of the Sky point, LI-18 may assist in (l} letting go of past grief and (2) directing longing for the
' future to a deep level of spirit. - LJ
/~

. Benefits the throat; resolves phlegm and disperses masses; (regulates qi and blood.) .Swelling and pain in throat, hoarse
~ voice, simple goiter (due to lack of iodine), unblocks zhong qi to head:. inability to speak due to fright or acute descending of
~~qi_._-_HJ __________________________________________________~----------------~

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1 L.~I-~1~9---------------------------------------~·~G~rn~in~B~o~n~e------------------------------------H-e_L~m-o___,
~ ...
Local application, rarely used. - NRG

Located in the gap above the canine. Good for dental problems. Disorders of teeth, gums, gingivitis, mouth ulcers if caused
i"""' by Large Intestine. - PLN

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LI-20
Exit
1· Welcome Fragr;mce
..
YingXiimg -
Blocked sinuses often indicate blocking of rubbish in the channel. This clearS the rubbish ~d brings mental and spiritual
fragrarice, restormg ari appreciation ofbeaut}t,
. . .
freshness, and new experience.
. .. IncreaSes the power of' smell. - NRG .
To smell the joy and beauty oflife, affects the illind and spirit. Picking up an odor is not just a PQY~Jcal experience; it is a
:mental and spiritilal actiVity as well. This point is about neWiless; arid the ability to rei:eive new experience A fragrance can
evoke memories ofthe past; old e:qlerientes ean be remembered without liviiig in the past. - PLN .

Energetically, the function ofLI-20 relates to the re~ptive qualities of the Metal Element and the functional connection
betweert the Large Intestine and the Lung Officials. The sense of smell is one o(the most important ways in which tlfe·
reality of posterior Heaven is transmitted to the int~al ~orld. In this regard it IS importartt to note the olfactory nerve
terminates'iil an area of the brain directly related to hum~ emotion (the rilribic system). Additioriaily,'one's sense 6fSII!ell
contributes in a large way to the way things taSte. Hence; u~20 arid ST~l may be considered to proVide significant illput into
. the process by which alimentation arid respiration support1be frre5 of nimg men· through nlirt\.iring the jing of posterior
· heaven. The TCM functions of this point are to open the nliiial passage and disperse 'Hind and .heat. Here, wind and heat
arise from the iruibility to properly digest life and elitninate that ~hich hils lost its essential value. - u
Dispels exterior wind; benefits the nose: (opens the nose.) Nasal disorders: nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinitis, facial
paralysis. - HJ

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,...XI-
. Stomach

,.IST-11 Receive Tears ChengQ(

-'.~'Entry
I .

rel·Rarely used fo..: spiriwa,t <:,Qnnotati()n. For som~n~ who .\5 e01oti()naUy bl()cked, can't grieve. pain~ lockc:d ~.•. when the
rei patient needs a good cry but it doesn't happen..• NRG . _. _;.

1 The emphasis of this point is mostly on the mind and spirit level, to help processing 'and digesting. Enriches and enhances
,.- the spirit. lmproves secretions to aid this process. - PLN . ·

r.l The role of the Stomach is to digest and iD.tegrate life's contribution to physiological function: When emotional material has
..J not been digested and integrated. it is emotionally burdening in the same way undigested food makes one feel heavy. When
r the Stomach function iS "compromised, the Large Iritestine may be ~nabJCi to let go ofundige5ted emotional"material. and one
r..J.··!"B~ n~ reach the stage:ofgrieving, for instance, over a tr~umati~·loss;·~ce, ST-1 ~y empo_wer ~e·receiving oftears,
·: mdtcating that the stuck energy has moved on and that one IS now mtegratmg the expenence. ThiS pomt.opens.: up the flow
rei' ofandqiemotionally.
at the source of the Stomach meridian and, therefore, may help to tlush out undigested materials, bOth physiologically
-U ·· · · ·
r..l. Expels wind;
. brightens the eyes; stops lacrymation. Eye diseases, especially
' inner eye problems: cataracts, macular
1
~ degeneration. vision problems, optic nerve atrophy, retinal detachment, etc. - HJ
,..,
~s=r~~~----------------------------~F~o-ur~Wh~~ites----------------~------------~S~i=B~ai~-,

~ ~Ni;;'d XI-3 are us~~ for local application, such as Parkinson's, face and mouth deviation, TMD, Bell's Palsy, sinusitis.

~'Expels
~
wind; brightens the eyes; (clears ihe nose.) Eye diseases, especially outer eye problems: appearance of eye affect~d,
allergies, conjunctivitis, tom cornea. lower eyelid problems: prolapse, redness, stye. - HJ
,,.
r.S~T~~~---------------------------G~reat--~C~h-ee~k~boo--e--------------------------~fu~L~iao~-,

reJ Same as XI-2. • NRG

reJ Expels wind; removes obstructions form the channel; relives swellings; (invigorates circulation and relieves pain.) Sinus
disorders: sinusitis, rhinitis (LI-20 is used more for problems of the nasal cavity). • HJ

ST-4 Earth Granary ·DiC&ng

·Where the harvest is stored. For someone malnourished in body, mind, or spirit For people who don't nourish themselves
r-1
reJ :properly on any !eve~ problems with one's relationship to fupd. someone who ~ews on things;.mullingthem over and over
again, unable to extract the goodness, or for martyr types who do not nourish themselves. - ~G
.. .. .
j Used with eating disorders. For the spirit in terms of chewing over problems. Here food and drink are stored and called on
~ :the.be ~rocessed,like a _storehouse. If the store house is empty•. in times of trouble ~is leads to distress. We ru:ed , . ·
r-f s~~~~mgto call upon m an eme~cy.
Ensures that the pbystcal. mental. and sptntual granary or cupboard· full ts ··

r-f stroke,
Expels wind; removes obstructions form the channel; benefits the tendons and muscles. Facial paralysis, sequella of
drooling salivation. - HJ ·

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ST-5 Great Welcome Da Ying
XI-5 to XI-7 are used tl>r local application. ·- NRG

Sometimes used as aspirit point, for someone who is closed off. . Also for Bell's Palsy or any neuralgia of the face.
·-PLN · ·.· • .·
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ST-6 Mandible Wheel JiaChe
For Bell's Palsy and any facial neuralgia. - PLN

Expels wind; removes obstructions form the channel. Facial paralysis, mumps, masseteric spasm (moxa first, lise·gentle
.stimulation), decreased salivation, TMD, lower toothache. - .ID

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ST-7
For Bell's Palsy and any facial neuralgia. - PLN
Lower Passage XiaGuan
-
Removes obstructions form the channel. Facial paralysis, TMD, upper toothache, teeth grinding. - ID

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ST-8 Head Tied Tou Wei
For a mind that is tight and tangled - worries, obsesstoris, preocciJpations. This loosens the knots, brmging contentment and
security. - NRG

Relieves mental and spiritual turmoil. For people who are "tied up in knots." - PLN.

This is a key point for obsession. ST-8 is ideal for someone who is bound by their own thoughts. - U

Expels wind: clears heat: relieves pain, relieves dizziness. Headache (especially frontal and side simul~eously or related
to food allergies),· dizziness. ~ ID

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 People Weleome Ren Ying
Window of the; Sky ~ea of Qi

When one is cut off from the love of the mother, closed oft ~olated,distrustful, or cast aside from love and warmth. Whep
one can't accept sympathy from others (or when wanting it too much, lobking everywhere for love), wlten hanging on to: ·
· hurt feeliQgs and distrust that~ an Earth CF imprisoned. Lets light in and clears out the darkness, releases.negativity to
. .
see the sharing and compassion.
.. .
To
..
unite ,'with tqe ha.rveSt 11nd othe(S. -ltRG
·: . .-: . ·· .. . . . ..
;. . . ·

Very strong point with spirit and ~ental connotations: The patient must really have lost their resignati9n before. doing this
point. When one's ·foeus has tume4 mward, there1s nothing coming in, and the patient has closed down. Great When the
person is paranoid about' p~pie not loving them, people talking about ttieiri, they have. lost touch with reality. Poople
Welcome is about being tiiel'e, giVing what )lou have and reeeiving. When aware that one's life can be different, this allows
' someone to make a conscious decision to receive change and move on. - PLN

This is a Window of the Sky point. lt addresses deep aspe~ of spiritas :they emerge ttu:oilgh the Earth Element. Thill is a
· main point for treating resentment built up by being ingratiating (people,pleasing). lt is ideal for the.person who take$ care
of everybody ~;lse in !!!tempt to avoid conflict, who eventuillly comes to resent others. ThiS. resentment .is often evidenced as
a constricted feeling in the throat at the level of this point. Patients often instinctively point to this area when they say
"they've had it up to here." This point may also !'ffipower a person whQ.is unable to welcome others into.their process.
-U

Regulates qi and blood; removes masses; benefits the throat; relieves swellings; (clears the throat.) Throat·disorders,
hypothyroidism (hyperthyroidism), acute lumbar strain (Stomach sinew channel runs across the side to the low back; with
, Sl-3, GV-26 for pain along the Du channel, Yao Tong Xue, BL-40 bleeding technique, BL-62-stimulate .with movement of
. lumbar area·but tliis caii lower blOod pressure so wil.tch patient's face and lip color): - HJ

ra, ST-10 Water Rushing·Out S!tuiTu

,--., · Gives the fluidity necessary for rotting and ripening. [f one is· too brittle; dry and unable.to mix arid Chuni·with digestive
~ juices. For digesting information too. - NRG ·

~ ST-11 Qi Cottage QiShe

~ , A dwelling place of energy withiri o~rselves, like grandma's ~o~e - com~rtable! secure. A place to get si>oiled -someone·
'•here is waitmg to take care of us. Gtves someone a break; thiS IS not a maJor restdence, but a temporary get-away. - NRG

~ :For when the inind. h~ some b~en sense of poverty. Brings'secure comfort to. the body, mind, and spirit Someone is
, - waiting there for you; there will be food, nourishment. A person can be totally distraught when they have lost their safety
or security•.. Open the Qi qoor (ST.l3) 1111d walk.into.the Qi Cottage to enrich the spirit or barreiJ.,Earth. - PLN
~L---~~~--~~~~~----~--~--~--------~--------~---------

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 ~rokcinSowl Que Pen
When the .container is shattered, all is.lost, nothing:$ left - one feels barre11 and empty.... No rrn;ttei .how much iS. t~en ih,. it
·doesn't stick, there is nothing left to give and the person can't cope with letting go.. Use with ao E~h CF after an abortion,

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traumatic eVc:nt, change of life, menopailse,· mis~iage. - NRG · . . ·. . . . . . ·
The container iS shattered -a profound sen5e ofl0$s,. ~thing runs oui,, Ulere;s notb,ing *ere:.. Wh~ thfugs have b~n .
shattered and aU is lost, there,.s a chaotic Hood of troubles, or wlien the ground is fulling &Way. A profound sen5e ofloss can
tievelop.to'an inability to receive or find nouris~t. ~Ips someone let,go,when it is ti,me to change and stop mourning.
When th~ mind cannot cope ·with letting. go, ~eyno longer knowhow to giW. ·Vecy po~ful, the n8¢e is a ~cription of
on energetic state, the p&tientis not gett~g nburis~enl Seven .meridiBits P~: tllroug!t liere on their' deep pathways. Has a
direct affi:ct on milk produCtion. When go~ through :menopause or after a rriisc:&JTiagC or a9ortion.
-PLN . ·. . .

Just as a bro~ !Jowl may. be una!Jle to contain ~e.~s -~-so :too. ~Y an _individual_ filii to emb~y acquired sources of
nouris~ ~ Unbala!\P.e m,ay eVidence ~-li! #tiOiill spilli.Qi in the fug:n of neediness. wony and inappropriate
' boundai-ies reprdiilg theJulfijlffi.ent ofone's own heedS and the n~ of oth~. ~ u . ' .

ST-13 QiDoor
Doors let eneqnt in (gateS swing both ways) - allows energy in, fur someone unable to be nurtured, to receive. Helps
someone receive, to be mothered. Consider when ~t is not working.
QiHu
-
-·-
- NRG

For someone who is unaiJle to receive, is not .ope~~. to; help, and =mot take. in:·wbat is being o~ .This can ~due to · .
psychologic sutlbcation, psychic trauma; or the consequences ofsevere or chronic stress. A block here indicates' that no qi is
avatlable fur transtbrmation - Ifthe energy is not flowing through here there will be no qi. Consider this if treatments are
having little or no etmct. One ofthe first symptoms telling you that this door is closed is digestive disorder (after exit/entry
blocks are. cleared). The patient may be rejecting sympathy or anything else being offered. - PLN -
. ST-14 K.u Fang
Use fur a-big depletion,. when wasting away, ~~ted, there is a·iac:k.of motiVation,:a sense th!lt the patient.··
really needs to be filled. One can take from here what is needed and gives a sense·of comfOrt that there are reserves.
-NRG ·

Treats the physical or psychological consequences of s~ or traumatic emotiorial events. Reassures and supports from an
energetic reserve.. Useful to ensure that the practitioner's caring can be received. A reservoir or reserve of energy, like
taking some to the storerOom and letting them choose what. they would like. A storehouse fur the spirit. A good point when
you're not quite sure that patient is beginning to receive, a wonderful point fur anotexi.c patients. - PLN

ST-15
~----~--------~----~--------~~--~~----------------~~~~
Room Screen Wil Yu
Gives privacy' without complete isolation, when the peQon is not completely ready for full contact, but ready to take a partial
,
--
step, when there is a need to-lcnow that-the mother. is· there. - NRG .· ,, · .• ·
... , ..
Partial privacy. Provides reassurance, security, and~ .sense Qfease. PromOtes. the expression of~pressed, perturbed, or

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heavy-hearted feelings. For·fbe puson who may not'be quite ready to opeti. tip. - PLN .

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~ ST-16 Breast Window . YingChuang

A motheri~ able to nourish he_r child from her breast- when one can't feed others, extend sy~pathy or understanding. A
mot~er still feeds her 9lildren even if they have been naughty, this point allows the expression of unconditional love. We all
make mistakes - allows· one to fOrgiVe and be empathetic. • NRG

For someone U(lsympathetic, judgmental, or lacking empathy. People who are the_ least receptive have the le.ast love. These
people are the on!$ who ile~ !ove the. ~ost_ H?ld people to our Hearts When we feel for them, brings compassion itt,
comfort. Opetts the Heart and allow5 the mjlk of human kindness to flow. ~as a direct affect on milk production, (needle
with patientsitting up). ~ PLN · "'' ' · ·'
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~ ST-17 Center of the Breasts RuZhong

Stimulates energy, milk production, and sexual arousaL Forbidden for the treatment of patients. - PLN
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Not commonly used, This point may only be us.ed if not needling into breast tissue. A root of giving and receiving. A local
pointfor mastitis, inflamation, etc. - NRO. ·

When energy is stuck. Root of nourishment- not giving or receiving nourishment. - PLN

~ Regulates Stomach qi;-regul~tes the brea$ts.and /actatior~; .qispels stagnqiia.n. Breast disorders: mastitis, lactation
~ insufficiency(with SH and ST~l6 and 18 needled toward each other), fibrocystic breasts, lumps (with PC-I, Jue Yin
relation !f due to Liverqi stagnation). - W . ·
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~ ST-19 Not at Ease BuRong

When restless, can't relax, uneasy, not grounded, when the patient doesn't feel at home anywhere, or can't smoothly digest.
..~ Stomach is churning over and over on any level, things can't be broken down, things get stuck, rhythms, such as sleeping,
eating, and menses, are out of balance. One can't smoothly digest ideas or solve problemS- obsessions, ·experience is not
transfOrmed into something of value- "I don't know what's happening, why is it happening to me?" To see the solution
with one's own eyes, when one gets it intellectually, but still doesn't fully get it. Brings understanding and ease within.
-NRG

When a person is not at ease or is uncomfortable in an Earth way, uneasy because they're not grounded. Stabilizes basic life
rhyWns such as eating, sleeping, and meustri.lation. Provides security, stability, and peace for restlessness, internal · ·
agitatiott; -and obsessions: ideas Which should nourish are stuck or rush through the mind. When life is never processed or
digested; there is discomfOrt, and. nothing can be.taken in. There is ao transformation of experience, not learning from p.ast
experience. For example an Earth. CF might, have bad news and go on about it all day as they can't digest and process it
further. For someone who is tied up with worry that has become endless mental chewing (neither swallowing nor spiting
out). ST·l9 with ST-16 and ST•24 is~ very practical application When the Stomach is blocked. - PLN

Ill
· sr~2o
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Receiving Fullness
a
A coming to the harvest, fulfilment. Use for someone who has never reaped a harvest nor seilse of fultiiment and
Cheng Man
.
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satisfaction from this, always hungry. Or for someone who has lived a full li(e but can't feel that they'Ve: reaped anything, -
-NRG .. .

Receiving fullness, filled with pleasure, the harvest oflife. For the receiving ofappropriate pleasure, reap ofthe harvest, arid
fullness in set( For patients· who don't appreciate a sense of harvest. There is no joy; satisfactio~. o~Iy emptiness on a deep
level. ·Gives a feeling of work is done -time· to pause. A good point for anorexics who reject "l;Ullness," food and ·~
nourishment. - PLN
This point may empower someone to experience abundance in life rather than wallowing in feelings of neediness. - U

ST-21 Bridge Gate LiangMe[l

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Not commonly used. When one is moving forward on one Ievelofbody, mind, dr spirit but the othedevels need to catch up
and cross the bridge. If one is stuck at the gate, ready to take the next step in a transition, they cari see beyond but access is
denied aild they can't move beyond. - NRG

When fullness is sticking and can't nourish, this gate may need opening. Moving through this gate brings unity, harmony,
and peace. Good where there is a sense of disjointc:dness and fracture, A wonderful point foNomeonewho may be'moving
forward with their mind yet their body or emotions are stuck or their emotioris ·are I~gging behiii.d; a•'serise ofdisjointedness.
Good with ST-22 and ST-24, great for people with "iimny" tummies. This point actsas a door between the upper and lower
warmer regions. It is needled when they are unable to communicate. - PLN ·
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Regulates the Stomach; subdues reb.ellious qi; stops vomiting; relieves pain; (strengthens the Spleen; transforms
accumulations and stagnation.) Stomachache, vomiting, poor appetite. Also palled, "Grain Gate," this is level with CV-12. -
-ID •

ST-22 Border Gate "'

GuanMen
Similar to XI-21. Expanding the harvest or a boundary, opens up new possibilities, alternatives. For example, when·
chewing on something over and over, not seeing other possibilities, to''dige5t a new point of view and glean a harvest from an
alternative perspective. ~ NRG · ·· ·

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~~S~T~~~3------~----------------------~G~re-a-tOn~--e-n-~-s------------~----~------~-~'=Ta~i~Y~i--,

A lovely point, frequently used. When we are at the b~east of the m~ther; there is. no sense of separateness with the divine,
there is no separation. between good and bad,. oneself and others. An integrated whole drawing nourishment. In oneness,
always connected to the earth, a person can draw on sustenance from e~one and everything all the time. All experience is
a treasure an~, a l~arning: Integrates,, smooths and brings all levels together Of the body, mind, and spirit, if one is lagging
behind· for ekaritple with obs~sini, ''tomorrow, I'll... one day I'll". •. NRG

Brings together body, 01ind, an4 spirit, when things are fractured. ·A beautifully -named p_oint because if you look at a child
being fed by its mother you don't have tw.~ S!lParate entities. The two are joined together by the mother's arms holding and
l~ving the child and the child ~nnectoo to ffer or~I!St~ you have onen~s. Many patients .who feel very insecure, feeling as
. though they h11-ven't really got their feet on the ground. They feel unloved, there is no richness or harvest. This point brings
the person back to the breast, a harvest for the spirit, mind, and body, restoring the "great oneness." Harmoniz~ and ·
cements together the body, mind, and spirit when there is a fracture between them; for example, the body and mind may be
moving at one pace, but the spirit mar be laggip.g behilld or ahead, but not traveling as one. Can be used after creating
· balance so that oneness is eq11ally distributed. On the pulses you will feel a spinning quality and get the impression that the
body, mind and spirit are all spinning at different rates. When a patient is in dire ~traits and seems tq have a good pulse
picture, this point darifi~ and generates a true pulse picture which may in fact be. terrible, After coming through the gates
(ST-21 and ST-22), here unity, harmony, and peace are achieved. • PLN ·
~
The name of this point relat~ to the function of the Stomach in breaking down all things into a meaningful and integrated
~ whole. For son'u~one wll()se life appears as a conglomerati()n of unrelated and jfagmented experiences, the function of this
point may help that person integrate the experiences and move ori in life. • u . . .
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ST-24 Lubrication Food Gate Hua Rou Men
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A gate through which all nourishment on ail levels must pass. "Nothing fulfills me" or "I can't digest it"- allows a deep
~ feeding inside where it can really satisfY and allows just the right amount of fluid to achieve this. - NRG

Helps processing and digestion. Helps bring greater amounts of secretions, aiding the breaking down, processing, and
dig~ting of food. For people who feel bloated, full, and when food lies in the Stomach like a brick. When some6ne says
they "can't Stomach something" on any level. Lubricat~ nourishment of the body, mind, and spirit right in the center.
~ ~G-en~era--l~ly_b_r_in~~~gr-e_at~e-re_n_e~rgy=_~t-m_o_u=gh-o_u_t~~-e_b_od~y.__-P_L_N
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ST-25 Heavenly Pivot Tian Shu
A:larm: LI

A center point, fulcrum. Use ifrhythlllS are out of balance, there are ups and downs, this point eeritet'S and balanCes. .
Allows for a free, fluid movement around the center. Bring5 in heavenly energies and nourishment to a grounded spirit, so
one can reach for the heavens while staying grounded. ~ NRG · -· ' . ·

When one's center is rioth()lding. Ooodwhen a person is going through a growth period, they have inlproved, hav~ lots of
new: good, and exciting ideas, this ensures that they are coming from a steady center.·This point ison die border ofthe .
middle and lowerjiao. Altchors, stabil~es. and grounds' one's center. Very good: for rhythmic dis()tders. When there are a
lot of ups and downs, mood swings,unsta~le. Good for grounding when the earth is moving under one's feet. Good with ·
· SP-15. Helps HT-1 to be more e~ctive. - PLN · · · .' ·

Located on both sides of the naveVST-25 addiesses th~ itature of the hara as.a fiXed referenCe pointthat may empower
stability during transitions; This point empowers the Virtue ofbeing'able to move dynamically in any direction Without
for
excessive deliberation. Tian Shu is a name. the central star in the Big "Dipper eonstellation, th.e residence of the Gods
(shen) who preside over one's destiny. - r.:.r . . . .
Bi-phasic regulation on diversified functional abnormalities ofthe intestine~; clea,rs heat; regul~tes qjand blood; .
relieves retention offo'o4: (moves qi; regulates the Spleen, StomaCh, rn.iddle, .(Jnd loWer jia~: eliminqies stagnation: ...
tonifies ying.) Diarrhea (also for &nstipation, however these are prefe'rred: SP-!5, TH-6, ·BL-25 if aS.Sociated ·with fear),
dysentery, borborygmus, abdominal pain. and distention~ Also treatS emotional constipation. - HJ '· · · - . · -- . · ·

ST-26 Outside Mound WaiLing

Similar to XI-22, Boarder Gate. Takes. someone beyond where they are to a land where other sources of sustenance are
--
_available. To see from a mound, beyond - gives higher perspective. - NRG ·

Good where you want to use a point-on the lower jiao to. bring attention there. - PLN

ST-27 Great Might DaJu

Refers to the strength of the Earth, the strength to carry on to fruition. When qne is tired, weary, downtrodden
giving too much or unable to digest, over-churning, unable to reap a harvest, can't let go of the old ideas or the past.
-NRG

The power of this Element is to decrease. It has to do with cycles and letting go. When the mind or spirit is not letting go,
denying the power of return and harvest. Good point for revitalizing (similar to KD-l2),1ifts depression and supplements
energy. - PLN

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 Water Path Shui Dao
~ -Associated with fluids. Earth can be too dry or too boggy. When awashed by Water~ allows Water to properly drain
away. Physically use for edema, water problems, insufficiency. Mental level for boggy thinking, etc. • NRG

Ifthere is drymg up in the lower jiao there will be no movement, activity, or fluidity. This affects conception on both a
physical and mental level. Good for the processes of procreation and elimination. For anything that is stuck and cannot be
let go of, including_ obsessions. • .PLN
·. -·::
i~ : Benefits urination; opens the water passages; regulates menstruation; stops pain. Urination disturbance, edema, irregular
menst~ation, urinary tract or Bladderinfec~lbn (tirinaiy tract infections or cystitis)-with CV-3, CV-4 regulates Kidney
~ transformation and tr~,nsportationofWater; SP-9, SP-6 clears heat. - HJ-" -

~ ST-29 The Return GUILai

For amenorrhea, not commonly used. - NRG
~
Nourishes a person who is becoming barren, unable to harvest the fruits of life. For someone lacking nourishment. Treats
f"'''-. anorexia, infertility. - PLN

r6- : Relieves stagnation of blood; (regulates rr:enstruation; regulates the sex organs.) Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea (for
stagnation: with LV-3, SP-6, LI-4, SP-1 0, Shi Qi Zhui Xia), irregular menses, post-dated menses. - HJ
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~ ST-30 QiRushing QiChong

1~ Sea.ofNourishment
~ Here is a busy place of exchange, entering into a marketplace where goods ate available. If someone hasn't been able to join
- in or partake in the ~arvesl -.NRG ,

When there iS aneed iQ get something rushing. This is a point of diffusion for energy rising to the top of the body,
combined with ST-36;'which governs all deseending energies, ean treat all digestive disorders and wei qi. First aid for food
poisoning. - PLN . · -
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_;a.. ST-31 Thigh Border BiGuan
.- . . ...
·
~ . Local point for hip problems. • NRG

~ Removes obstructions from the channel.. Pain (lo(;lll), paralysis of the lower extremities: Wei syndrome (promotes
_moveme11t in the yangming channei). - HJ
~
~ r-S~T~-3~2--------------------------~~P~f-OO-trat--e~H~ar-e----------------------------~F~u~T~u--~

_For pattern to release the ln,temal Dragons. - NRG

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Removes obstructions/rom the channel. Pain (local, especially muscular). - HJ

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Yin Market YinShi

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 Xi Cleft

Gives perspective and a height from which one can see. Mound implies there is qi beneath from which to draw upon.
-NRG

As the xi cleft point, relieves stagnation due to emotional crises precipitated by change$ in life circumstantes, emotional
turmoil, anxiety, or confusion. - U -~

Subdues rebelliolis Stomach qi, removes obstru'ctio~from the channel; (rtgzilates the Stomach and clears heat.) Acute
·Stomach pain (with CV-12, ST-36, PC-6 and SP-4), v.omiting, disorders of the knee joints and sum>unding areas .. - HJ ·
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ST-35 Calf Nose DuBi
Local point for knee problems. - NRG

Invigorates qi and blood circulation ofthe channel; relieves swelling; stops pain. Local problems of the joint: stifthess,
swelling, etc. - HJ ·

. ST-36
He Sea Earth Lower Uniting: ST
Leg Three Miles

Sea of Nourishment Ruler: Abdomen Horary

ZuSanLi -
Strength to carry on, stamina when going gets tough. Encourages a person to keep going. For any depletion of the bOdy,·.

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mind or spirit- use if an Earth CF is totally deple~ed, w~ without illertja o,r vital icy, cold,)ethargic, o~ not grounded. For
any weakness, use as. a sea ofitourishinerit on its own; A 'longevitY' point,' gives suStenance to carrY on, go further. As a
horary, shakes up and revitalizes the energy. - NRG · ··

Use when there is laziness or apathy. Feeds the Ea® so that ili,ings can grow m9r~ rich,ly. Means for patient to move on
whether phySically, mentally or spiritually; As one of the points·. for the. Sea of Nourishment, .according to the Chinese it
bestows longevity and endurarice, keeps one free from disease, conserves vitalitY. and revitaliZes the energy ofthe entire
system. It brings great strength. stability, and security to the Earth. Feeds muscles when working on the Earth Element.
For any 'laclcof disorders: lethargy, weakness, inertia, cold,lackofene~gy. tinnitus, eye diseases. provides reassurance,
·.and grounds eXp«ienee for' a nervous, extremely agitated, depressed (milld especially needs nourishment); or if they are
desperate about the future. When used with LI-13 or individually, one can gain a lot of ground 'imd:oover great distances.
For people to walk and move the arins more freely. Used with moxa, steps up white blood cell count - "Immunization point"
(use moxa daily). Stimulates the parathyroids. - PLN · · ·

This is one ofthe strongest points for stabilizing and grounding someone at the source of their being. totten combine this
with other points, depending on the effect I am seeking. A particularly good combination for strengthening resolves,
structure, and one's spiritual baclcbone consists ofST~J6, BL-54, GV-3, andBL-10.1 have successfully used this or a
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similar combination for empowering women to summon the courage to confront family members Who had sexually abused
them. -U

Regulates the function ofthe Stomach and Spleen: regulates the intestines; ton!ftes qi and blood;,strengthens the body;
regulates nutritive and defenswe qi; descends Stomach qi. Stomachache; vomiting, abdominal distension, constipation, .
or
diarrhea (chronic, excess deficient: with SP-15, ST-25, for damp with CV-6, SP-9, for Kidney qi deficiency with CV-4 or
CV-8 needle and moxa, for Liver invading the Spleen: LV-3), dysentery, etc. This point has tonic functions and boasts
immunity: treats chronic and asthenic diseases. - HJ
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 ST-37 Upper Great Void ShangJuXu
·LOwer Uniting: LI Sea of Blood

'Relates to the upper parts ofthe boqy, mind, spirit. Can use with XI-39. -NRG

.When one is stable and solid on the ground, but not cbnnected to the upper parts. There is still some emptiness. Most of
.the Seas empty or overflow.together. Ifyhu tonify one sea point, you should also tonify the rel!lted ones, in this case all the
Seas of Blood; you would never replenish the Sea of Nourishment if the Sea of Blood if it is deficient. For Earth CF's with
shoulder problems, ST-37 andST-39 are key points forthe Large Intestine and Small Intestine. This point is also good on a
mental level. - PLN · · .
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· · · ·
f'• '

Regulates the function ofthe Stomach and intestines: promotes qi and blood circulation in the channels; eliminates
.damp-heat; dispels retention offood. Acute diarrhh(with ST-25, SP-9, SP-6, LI4, moxa lower abdomen), abdominal
pain, dysentery, constipation, borborygumus, etc. - HJ · ·
ra.
/~ ST-38 Branch Opening TiaoKou
~ Likea tree that stands tail, expansive, and welcoming of all life. There is abundant life irl a tree, branches open and
receptiVe, able to give, receive and expand. • NRG
~

Another way to get energy into the Official (JS). From what the name implies we are able to come here and open up where
there may be a blockage. This point is particularly helpful when we are dealing with weakness of the legs and·!oss of
sensation In the limbs, caused by a block in the movement of energy. Also consider when food is blocked.and not ·
descending properly. Used as a non-specific command point, enriches if not certain ofthe level. For malfunction of
Stomach qi due to the "branch opening" being closed. Blockage on the Stomach pulse will come straight up when you open
this point. Also good for: shoulder trouble. - PLN

('a ST-39 Lower Great Void XiaJuXu

~ LOwer Uniting: SI Sea'ofBlood '

~ Brfugs fullness to the l()w,er parts - whe~ th~re is a feeling that there is. nothing there. Starving, emaciated, one may overeat
to CO,mpensate but the void,is stilt there, may be empty in body, mind or spirit. - NRG
~
Emptiriess in the lo-we;. plp't. 'l'b.is is aspeciai point in the context ofits being a meeting point As a sea ofblood, we may
r- :come here when.there' Is a need to improve the quality or quantity oftlle blood. Energizes the lower j,iao. Good for afrigid
·person with poor conception. Some pe<>ple need ~oth"Voids" treat~ together. When the patient feels empty inside,
.~
unstable, insecure, no contact with Earth, this point opens up a blockage inside like a gutter or a ditch. Any abdominal pain
-but especially when accompanied by diarrhea; generalized aches and pains, spasms and paralysis oflower legs, ·weakness
~
·ofthe legs with cerebral anemia, tonsillitis, diseases of the breasts. In cases of patients reporting hyper- or hypo-salivation,
~.
absolutely dry, parched lips and mouth and no perspiration at all; alopecia· hair coming out in handfuls, insufficient blood
to feed the hair so it dries and starts to come out. - PLN
~
Regulates the function ofthe Stomach and intestines; eliminates damp-heat; promotes qi and blood circulation; stops
~ pain. Lo~VCr abdominal pain (due to the Small Intestine), numbness and paralysis of the lower extremities, beriberi (poor
absorption by the Small Intestine with elephant-like leg edema, rough skin, etc.), cloudy urine (without pain). -HJ
~

11'7
Junction
A wonderful point. The child at the mother's breast. Brings abundance, richness and quality, light to Earth. This is not a
dark place, there is a plentiful _supply of energy ,h!l_re, a full h!l~V~l5t of love,j()y and nou,rishment. Use ifqne can't see or t\lke
in the harvest that they have, or if they haven'thad a ~arvest- "I ~ri!: so hard and its all for naught." ever moaning that
they neverget anywhere or anything. - NRG - ' - -

In order to receive a harvest we need to work and toil. Many people struggle through life and get no harvest at all; this is
common in people's work. Allows a person to get a glimpse of the harvest Which can be available to them. Used for the

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_spirit when~ person doesn't feel satisfied.. ;\lso foqnentallevelE~h problelll$, such as ghosts, o~ses~ions, .and Ia'* of
contact with Earth. A reservoir - jU[lction.point will share a supply of energy1 bring5_1lP the general energy.. "I have no__ _
reserve, nothing to call upon" -stimulate with moxa. Good for mental side ofEiirtli problems: lack of conta,ct with Earth, _
out of touch with the body. Good for grounding, person sees ghost. insanity, obsessions, nightlnares of ghosts. Neuropathic
affections especially manic- depression. Best point of Stomach for spasms and paralysis, especially in the lower extremities.
Chronic constipation, all speech disorders, headaches, abscess on Liver. - PLN

Resolves phlegm and damp: eaims and clears the mind: (regulates the Stomacfz and intestines.) -Cough and asthma with
much phlegm, epilepsy (visible and inviSible pblegin misting the mind: with P<:>S affects the_Heart and
ghosts, QB-20, GV-
20, GV-16, LV-3 for wind or LV-2 for heat). -HJ · - ·

Jing River Fire Tonifii:ation

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A sudden release when things are stuck, hard, cold, inert, rock-like, stuck in the mud. The power of warmth to release,
carries away stagnation. - NRG ·

Breaks a lot of blocks on the Stomach meridian, releasing the streams that came forin the sCa, and gets qi to flow to the ends
of the meridian (the feet and mind). Fire brings WllJlllth to the Earth. All ~at depends on Earth will benefit front this · '
increase in energy. Opens the energy pathways. through the meridian and Earth Element, The stream feeds the river and.if
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there is a block to the riVer we can come h~re to the stream and releaSe the block; allo~g the energy'to flow all the \vayto
the end of the meridian. If stream is blocked there ~uld be damp; cold, swollen feet. Used a lot for' fits, coriwlsions, black-
outs, all conditio~ which are virtull;lly the result of a cutting off as the stream is dammed. This stream is energy and must
_also reach the mind; if it is cut otf,·the'person·may faint, haw fits~' epilepsy, etc. The~ is a great bearing on speech here: ·.
This is a point where we can nourish thcifeet, so consider for rheumatic eonditioris ofthe feet, gou(eold, aching feet. Also a
strong .affect on the gums (gingivitis, toothaches) and speech (incoherent, slii,rted). .. PLN _. · · ·

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«e1'11o1~es obstructions from the cluinnel: (regulates .the Stomach: clears heat: dispels wind: clears the brain.) Lociil joint
-HJ '· -' . .

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Yuan source Exit
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~ .A thoroughfure, a busy place o(co~erce an~ ~xchMge, things co~ing and gomg, allows o~e to join m, - NRG
ra _A powefful shot m the illilll pofut. Espec~ily good for i:neritallevel instability. Yang is the heat, the activity, the day. We
·must have a balance oftb.e energy. If there is too much then the person out of control Md symptoms ofyMg rushing out of
~ ·control will app,ear: stupi4, silly people who \IVIU\t to throw themsel~ around, throw off the clothes in public, jump on.

,_ tables, sing ·outloud, d() CriZy things; ~ P~~;;:

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.· Regulaies the Stomadlli 'i:alm8 the.spiru;-~poris Earth: used to strength~n qiant;l stabilize the emotions: For locill
~ disorder5; ST-:36 is used more often· for qrgait problems. ~ HJ ·
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~ Wood Mchors Md"holds Earth in place, keeps it from washing away. Ifleft barren Earth is unable to grow- overworked
Md used. To plant some Wood. Unstable, lacking assertion, crumbling, falling away. IfEarth is flooded, prevents things
re> getting eroded away. - NRG
Consider the association of Wood Md Earth- Earth CM suffocate Wood if there is too much; ifthere is too little Earth then
instability threatens Wood. If Wood is suffocated there is chest disorders, intense fevers- heat around the roots of the tree
(massaging this point can help with children's fevers). Incessant, coUghing (Wood is actually chocking), once the harmony
of the Wood within-the Earth is re-established the cough eases. Acites, flatulence, hernia, night sweats. Special point for
trigeminal neuralgia - PLN

, - Ying Spring Water

, - Lets in near and dear friends, those who really listen Md empathize. To find compassion Md help someone find the ability
, - to let people in Md open up (one may reject sympathy)- gentler thM Xl-9. This is a quiet and contemplative place, cillms·
restless Md distrusting minfi· - NRG

Probably the best point on the Stomach meridian fur abdominal disorders, especially when accompMied by pain and fear:
What is it? What's causing it? Is it going to come back again? The _fear is out of all sense of proportion to the problems (this
is a leading indication): Ft>r MY Earth-type fears, such as nightmares. For people who cannot stMd the humM voice, or
who do not wish to communicate. Dry Earth; lack of saliva or digestive juices, constipation, pharyngitis. Many types of
skin disorders, weeping·or dry eczema and rashes. Too much Water in Earth, facial edema, swellings. Also good fur dental
and childbirth analgesia.. - PLN

, - Clears heat; (regulates the Stomaclz and intestines; drains pathogenic influences/rom the Stomach: alleviates
ra pain;.relieves stagnation and obstruction, promotes bowel movement: reduces heat and fevers.) Headache, toothache,
tonsillitis, epistaxis, febrile diseases, yMg ming heat, Stomach fire ("hollow leg" hunger). Li Nei Ting for food stagnation.
-HJ .
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Metal Sedation .....
Feeling cut off mentally or spiritilally.· When there is lnt~lerance, lack ofunderstimdiilg ~dcompassioO, or whe~ an Earth .-
CF is facing a ~rd time.. When the~ is difficulty giving· compassion, s.tuclc or rigid,.tmable to give UI)Selfishly. Brin,~ .
quality and richness to Earth. - NJ{G · · · · . . ·· .....
When Metal is cold, rigid, inert - on a mental .te-Jet· there-~ coldness, criticisin, no t~i~ran~ .un~~ding,_ wmntb.. o~
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compassion. Abdominal disorders when the person is cold, inert, rigid, there may be 'constipation, abdomen or feet cold.
Food feels cold inside. Coldness ofthe mind Clln leild. to fisinting, for the lack ofegergy ~d blood. re:aching the mind. For...
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:Earth irribalances we can use foot points for grounding and body points. for cen,ieri,ng. Meta\ gives rich:nesS .to the Eartlt, ,
Good for barren Earth, such as menstrual difficulties. First aid for indigestion and hangovers. Best point on irieridian.t'or
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insomnia. Forbidden from 6111 month of pregnancy. - PLN .....
This point is excellent for the person who feel$ his needs are never met; consequently-he continually whines, complains, and .....
demands sympathy. If the Metal within E;mh becomes. cold, rigid and inett, the~ phYsical and emotional digestion may
become sluggish. Emotionally, tltis coldness may mani~t as a lack of sympathy toward self and others. - U .....
Calms the mind; clears heat; (regulates yin/yang,. regulates the Stomach.) Manic-depressive. disorder, febrile diseases..
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Commonly iJsed in transfers. When Wood is .clogging up the Earth like a root bound plant, too big for its pot -mind
clogged, internally in prison, when there is a need for expansion and release that brings calm and· equitiorium to the mind
and spirit. Also translated as Mysterious or Hidden White which gives a sense of balance between Heaven and Earth,
allows the breath of the Earth to rise up. The yang within yin. Stimulating for the pancreas so can be used in diabetes.
-NRG .

~· Has a relationship with Metal, with rising·andradiatlng power. Allows the breath of the Earth to riSe to the Lungs,
important in creating a balance between Earth and celestial harmony. Strengthens and tonifies. This point anchors a person
into the earth like the roots of a tree anchor it into the ground, cements the Wood into the Earth. When Wood is deficient it
stabilizes the nervous system and -gives clarity to thought. If Wood is excess, it overcomes the Earth, as when a plant gets
too big for. a pot, the earth gets displaced" and the plantitself becomes choked and· congested, rootbound. With too much ."
Wood here you can get constrictio~·congestion·ofenergies, even to the point of paralysis in the body, or if it manifests on a
mental level- severe mental imbalance, no freedom of movement in-the mind- a chocked mind. This can lead to insanity,"
schizophrenias as the mind is clogged up (in prison). A hidden relationship with Metal (white) important in creating a
balance between Earth and celestial harmony. Legs spasm when lying down, particularly for people who cannot lie still in
bed, and whose legs jump about, restless leg; people who fidget; cold hands and feet, all menstrual disorders, most cases of
asthma, paralysis of the feet. Also for cantankerous little children, Stimulates the pancreas and helps remove congestion
within Earth - helps lower insulin intake for diabetics. Forbidden to needle in pregnancy. - PLN

·Strengthens the Spleen, regulates blood, calms the mind. Utetjne bleeding (with heavy indirect moxa (20 minutes, 2 sticks
at once, and needle posteriorly on the reproductive zone located above TH-23; With pregnancy, combine with GV-20).
Depressive (and manic) mental disorders. - HJ

· Fire Tonification
Gives warmth'to:the soil, when cold,. inert, nothing growing- when limbs are heavy; oold and damp, physical fatigue, mentaf
lethergy, over"thiilking;. clogged thoughts,'·cold hands and feet. This is a place of riclui.ess and power, a center whete things·.
are concentrated,·lots of commerce; richness- "Big City."··· When tHere are problems with being in this world o~ gaining
access to this city, Use if one is shy, unable to get out and about. - NRG ·

Tonification. pointto increase the vitality of Earth. Earth may be of good quality and contain all the necessary trace
Elements but forthere II>' be life and ·vibrancy itstill needs the sun arid its warmth, without this warmth nothing will grow.
When people Jack Fire they lack the passion nece8saryto grow, they' have symptoms of fatigue and lethargy. A person's
limbs may feel·beavy or cold, there may be no heat to dry up the moisture. This point can be used to bring Fire and warmth
to the Earth, as in the spring the sun warms cold, wet, inert Earth. arid it becomes alive.·· Moxa for cold hands and feet.
"Intellectual energy point" - affects the thymus, gives mental energy. Moxa forbidden in pregnancy. First aid for fra.ctures
and sprains, - PLN · ·

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SP-3 Supreme White Tai Bai
Shu Stream Earth Yuan Source Honuy ·

Whiteness refers to purity and essence. Brings a sense of quality. Earth within Earth, gives centeredness, grounded-ness,
roots, stability, quality and richness. ,When there is a se11se of impoverishment, whining, if one feels nothmgreally satisfies
them or tills them up. As a horary point, used to shake lip the Earth, remove debris, free congestion, Used to reinforce other
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points. - NRG

Lends a gi-eat .sense of solidity and grounded-ness. Earth within the Earth, identity point for the Spleen, problems with
blood, Spleen deficiencies, congestion within the Earth itselt fevers without perspiration, intestinal hemorrhages, diarrhea
accompanied by pus and/or blood, pancreas (diabetes) stimulation. A lot of Heart symptoms and cardiac pain may be
influenced here. - PLN

Strengthens the Spleen; resolves damp; (regulates,qi; redut;es digestive stagnatio~: promotes movement and
transformation.) Heaviness of the body, gastric pain, abdominal distention, abd9minal pain (with ~C-6, CV-17, ST-36),
vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation (with SP-6, ST-29, CYA);· uterine bleeding, etc. - HJ

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Gives a sense of royalty and richness ...How's the harvest?" means, "Was it rich?" The fii'St four paints on this meridian all
deal with this sense ofrichness. This point giVes the certainty of a future harvest. When hopeless, "What's the use?" When
there is a sense of "more of the same." A guarantee and security that the fullness and wealth of the Earth wt11 be there. For
an exhausted martyr; When feeling self-pity, whining, there is no perspective, no point in going on. Used like a window of
the sky- a vision of a future king, inheritor of the kingdom, to know that the people will be taken care of in prosperity, the
harvest to come is in place. - NRG .

One ofthe most beautiful. points in the body. The Chinese character is the name of the prince's grandson who literally saved
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the realm. Used to give essence to distribution, the healer to the land. Used for the spirit a.l()t, it.is q:..e only point With a
royal name so influential It is about wealth, riches; and·plenty. The grandson is one of the Emperor's filvorites: It's like
entrusting the future to your grandchildren, leaving a legacy. There is,a sense ot:encouraging and enh1111cing tlie
grandchildren. Brings ,tremen~ous youthful richness, crea.ting an inves-t{or the patient's future;· Use when It patient can
no longer think ·about the future, has suicidal thoughts, or is s()rry for hirilselt; Helps one to look w the future With a new
perspective. An extremely valuable point to consider: Points with a royal Connection establish our correspondence With
heaven, empower the nobility within us all. Communication with the higher selt: our connection with the kingdom of
Heaven on Earth. Good for severe Earth·imbalan~ an<!depression: self-pity; whining,· martyr syndromes (n() pers~ive),
sad songs ot: "Ohpoor me." ST-40 and SP-4 give food !ll\d nourishment to Earth when Earth is in a miserable state. Also
good.for excess: tremen(ious swelling in the abdomen; excessive vomiting, Cl{cessive thirst, hyperacidity in the Stomach. [fa
pe.rson is highly ~itated this point can help bring calmness and an objective viewpoint. This point can free ·gas and wind
and ease pressure and pain around the Heart, helpful for angina. - PLN ,
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Tonifies the Stomach and Spleen, dispels fUllness; pacifies the Stomach, resolves obstructions, regulates ihe Chong
meridian, stops bleeding, regulates menstruation. Regulates the Spleen, Stomach, reproductive and digestive organs.
Same indications as SP-3, but without heaviness of the • ID

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A merchant knows the-value of things and is a provider of goods. A mound is a place ofexctlange. Again, a point about
richness. This is a good point for calm sleep. - NRG.

There is a close association between blood and digestion, this pont is the reunion point for veins - for some digestive
prQ~lems ~·need to make adjustments in venous return, clear out impurities, break down coagulation, this point can
produce a cleansing !lctivity. When the: thinking mind is over active in digestion of experience this point can treat headache
troubles (dispersion point).. When there<is ~.~~eagitation; draw•energy through hereto calm the qi down. [t speeds up
. venous .return ofbloodand helps varicose veins, hemorrhoidS, coagulation and impurities that have come as a result of the
sluggish venous return, a very cleansing function. For I>roblems that have symptoms involving much color, very yellow face,
very yellow urine, very yellow vaginal discharge, jaundice. Whooping cough, hernia, edema of the head and face, generitl .
weakness. Supplies trace metals to bring up void. Stimulates posterior lobe of pituitary. Powerful as a Sedation point.
Sometimes used in it's own right if the Spleen is depleted. - PLN

Removes obstructions from the channel: (strengt/J,ens the Spleen, Stomach, and middle burner; transforms damp-heat.)
for local diseases. - fU

SP-6 Three Yin Crossing San YinJiao

Group Luo: 3 Leg Yin ·
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Touches XII, [V and Yru, therefor affects all these meridians. Use when all three Officials are in a similar condition, pulses
are equally.low. Brin~ strength across 'the boarc:l CalmS. Strengthens the blood. Use if one is in a state of desperation,
·,can't take it any more:,"\vants to ninaway. Also good for problems in the ~enital area Dampness on all three levels. - NRG

For very deep depression, when someone is desperate,. wants to run away, "throw up" job, family, and food, and can't stand
.it any more. A persO(l£1I'1.8YSay "I've fe4ched my limit, I've gone as far as l can go." Nervous depressions, insonmia, fear,:
very deep depression,· people who are genuinely, desperate and want to throw the whole thing in or run ·away from their
;work, family, etc. All male and .female troubles involving genitalia. [ is supreme for discharges, swelling, pain, soreness,
;gonorrhea; syphilis, etc. Excessive discharge, especially all menstrUal disorders, problems periods where the Spleen, Liver,
or Kidney are involved. A master point of blood, suprarenals, pituitary, ovaries. - PLN ·

Strengthens the Spleen; resolves damp; promotes the junction ofthe Liver and smooth flow ofLiver qi; tonifies the
Kidneys; nourishes blood and yin; benefits urination; regulates the uterus and menstruation; moves blood and
elimitfatessttisis; cools' blood,; stopspain; calms the mind; (regulates menses and the palace ofessence; regulates the
waterways.) For diseases of the three yin channels of the foot. For the digestive system: borborygmus, abdominal distention
(lower and· upper), l~e stool, mainly chronic diseases. For the genital system: seminal emission, impotence, irregular
menstruation, dysmenorrhea, urinary tract infections (with SP-9 due to damp-heat), uterine fibroids. For the urinary system:
enuresis, frequent urination, dysuria, retention of urine. Also treats insomnia, neurasthenia, etc. - fU

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SP-7 Leaky V~lley Lou Gu ..
A good pointforedema, numbness in hands and feet: Similar to Broken B6wl, when there is leaking through the cracks:
Not eliminating properly, swelling, weight gain, craving sympathy, mental food leaking out, poor.memory, urinary
• incontinence, weight loss despite good food intake. This point patches up the leaks. - NRG
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Drainage control, especially to control "leakage." Water retention -there is little uriQ.e passed because .the water has lealced
out of the waterway to other places. There is edem;l fi:om water which has ,collected in places ()Utside of the system te. ·
where-it is nof ~sually found: swollen ankles, legs, feet, hands, abdomen, etc.. The primary function; of urination is~ to flush
' the whole body ofwastes, When little 1,1rine is passed th,e system is not ge~ing propedy·flushed•out, lijld wastes ;l(e
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retained. A person. who is saturated with.fluid and i!npurities Will be less sensitiVe, there is numbness and swelling, a
: buildup oftoxjns, This point: is more often use.d with a deficiency of urine that with an excess. - PLN

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A bulldozer to really shake up the Earth, gets Earth· moving, for hard, biuren, or over..cultivated-Earth, The image·ofa rusty ..
bulldozer in the corner, gets it going to turn tl'!e soil, loosen it, and prepare \t to receive. Often used early in treatment
Menstrual problems, restricted movement, sticking in the joints, qi and blood stagnatioi;l; When XII•J doesn't do it. - NRG
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The Spleen works hard transporting qi around the body.. With all Earth CF's question whether you need to startptlby
motivating the Earth. Some people;s· Eartll has not been. turned over in g~~atil)ns. Earth turning.point . Use ifthere is a
cblockage, the energy is impeded, for lack: of or excess ofqi. If the Spleen gets sluggish or hyper, this point helps revitalize or
calm down. Turning the Earth. plowing the soil, ·eliminating &rth Element. stagnation, plowing the earth before,planting
seeds, This turning owr of.the soil (which may be luird,•compacted, W;lter ~ogged;; etc.) is needed to pr.epare it to receive.. [f .
a person .has been on dfugs f'or.years an!lJhere are a lot of toxins, this willl).elp·toope~ up and cleanse. It physically-getS ..
the Earth moving, like a bulldozer forcing it to move, once it is moving, men YO.U·CaD trans(er and direct the energy. If the
horary point SP-3 doesn't help, then sh~e it up here. A1l articular trOubles, restriction of movement, when the qi and blood
do not flow freely, irregular menstruation. - PLN .

Removes .obstructions from the. channel, regu/ates·qi cmd blood, res:u•u•t:.>:'-""" uterus, stops pain. Abdominal: pain and
distention, dysmenorrhea, excessive uterine bleeding,,.Acu:te -HJ ·

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~perspective liS a mound: Balances Wat~. for ~atl;lr distribution problert)S,. Used ifthc;:re is too !l\UCI) Water, when things are
. muddy; boggy; edernat~ms; cold, weak,· w~en there is clogged Earth, s~elling's; muctiS, masses, water in knees, hands, or
feet. numbness, pins and needles sensation. rrn0t citough Water- dl:Y. nlsty wheelS, b.ittemes~. hardness, rigidity, lack of
·sympathy or When there ·is acraving for' sympathy. - NRG ··· · -. ·· ·: · ' · . .

Th~re is a significant bearing on a ~~talle~t" Apmon ~y crave a trem~dous amount of sympathy, "feel sorry for me."
When the earth is saturated nothing will grow. A person·may feel bogged down, a lack of motivation. If there-is too much
Water, the Earthgets saturated and cloggy, and nothing can pass through. Edema causes restriction to movement, pain,
~ings_ofwater- s~ling in the knees, hands, feet, etc. Tltere.is general weakness of the whole body, pins and needles,
jumping legs. If there is too little Water, there is dryness, hardness, bitterness, and a lack of compassion, "I don't need it."-
:no sympathy is wanted. Best point for thlilmees With ST-35. This poirit goeS tender on women With hormonal or womb
.problems and·if can be used to treanhen'l.. · Fever with or without perspiration, sensation of cold in Stomach, general
, weakness of whole body. - PLN · ·

Resolves dampness; benefits the loiver aN:tmiddle burners; benefits urination; removes obstructions/rom the channel;
tonifi.es Spleen qi; (regulates a'nd the ·. Sto:,ach, and lower burner; resolves damp-heat,~ regulates ihe water
patlriwiys; promotes uHnation;') · etc. ··- HJ :.

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SeaofBiood

An~ way Qf~~ing the sea ofbi<J9d f9r ~ CF's.· Revitalizes, ~nri~es and re-awakens when there is no blood, no
lire, noen«gy. Connotes warmth, vitality, and richness, for.coldnessofmind ~d spirit too, rejection, withdrawal (what a
goo'd ~er Wouldn't do). COOSider for 61~ (~,wasting away, dimiil.ishtnertt of volume or richness of blood: - NRG
,. Consider this point ;th anything associated ~th ~~blood itselt: Use With "House of Hernia"· with heavy moxa to reduce a
heiuia. ~ PLN.

re RegulateS menstrud,don. cools _the blood; removes blood stasis, tonifles blood, lrregular menstruation, urticaria (with BL-
,..- ,_40. U-H for heat. Lt-4 for wilid, SP-9;0SP-6 for dBmp), skin itching (with Bai Ch~g.Wo on-one side). - HJ

- SP-11 :Basket Qate Ji Men

~ .The l;uu:vel!t is ptl!,en;d ~d co.ll~ in .l>I!S~· 'When there is difficulty to contain and, hold the hal-vest, can't get to .it.· To
,..- get the harvest into storage or to be able 'to get to ~e stores. Not used mu~ - NRG

,..- SP-12 Rushing Gate Chong Men

,... Very. busy~ lots of life ~d vitalitY. Lots pfmovem!'nt occurs .~ugh this gate. When stuck, when !~king outside, lets one
join mlllld get moving. Harvest time is • busy time, it ~ also_~e-~ b~y. Local application for menstrua~ sexual and
~ digeSti\le' diso~s. Not uSed much. - NRG. ' '· · ·

,-. Similar in action to ST-30 and KD-11. Any gateway on the Spleen must be free moving. Wait until the patient is really
, . asking for help to let go;, To get thirigs mt!Wi& think of the mind·orspiritthativon't let go.· For an·obsessed spirit. Treats
bloating, retention ()ftui,h~. 'Coristlpa~i~ri] · As _a rei#tion point Willi. the Liver, this is a speciill point - PLN · ·

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Astorehouse, treasury, dwelling of authorilf, and imp.ortimce, To bring the; spirit horne to receive nourishment. Use when
the spirit is not in it's horne, the person is scattered, U.nstablc;, laclcing inner: calm o,r ~ntentm,ent. Like IU~39 ..-.NRG .
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a tangle and can'tsee their way out. Also for local swelling. - PLN · .· ,. · · · •· · ·:

SP-14 · .Abdomen Knot · · . · ' ; · FuJie..

A lack of flow, the ~sporter is stuck.. This poifit gets th~ moving u; ·~~ body; ~htd; and spirit. .Al$0 for bi!mt~i gas,
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an unresolvedshQck.or:discomfcirt oveuornethmg t~t has~'t bee"-~twith; The.patient Qlll.Y b!' lm,ot~ up rnen~Uy..pr..
spiritually with a problem laying there and twisting their gut. This. may result m. ~gee orlgin~~~.fo~ -th~Spleeri and ~ead ..
one to "vent their Spleen." Anger is not only· from .Wood. Helps release the mental and spiritual· knot and free a person
froin their prison. Shocks etc, can caU$e churning and knotting. - PL~ ·

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Epitomizes stability- the story of Neil's d!lughter laying in the grass when frantic. ·Gets one in contact with the earth, when ·
scattered, crazy, un-centered. Brings steadiness, fimmess, balan,ce, level~g. ,.t![RG , ·
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The epitome of the Earth Element. Creates calm, security, and stability, so that ()ne can further process life experiences (the. -
.middle ji,ao is for p,;QCCSSing) when one feels that the.Yj~'t take anym* ~r ·~~.·wi~t it..~ .G~ ·fur a distraught, siJ.att..e~ ·.
Earth CF, this lays out everything Galmly,and flat..The Earth is~to proVi.desolid;gwund, it will be.there,to nourish;
With ST-2S for a powerful centering effeCt ·- PLN .

~gulates ~I; Stops pr~.in;promotes the funr::tion ofth# !4rge lntesti~ ~irengtl,ens the Spleen: resolves damp:· (reduce~
digestive stagnation; tra1J$[()rms damp-~eat.). Abdqmiflal pain, co~tip!:ltifl.Jt (cfiarr~c;a)~ etc. ~. HJ
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SP-16 .Abdo~Sorrow ·,. :. ;: Fu.Ai
When there ~ a c;leep s~ ofloss, sorrow from not gettinS n~urishment fro~ the moth~ or fi'Q~ a loss ~f conn~ion my
with the mother, This point releases one when stuck in ~;orrow. - NRG ·

'For.~ess,~p~itt¢ c;,mp~ess, and. a.!~ ofh&rye$t renu:n, gipwi!l or no!'J:~~- G~ 'iQr • person .~o says "I don't
'want to eat" appealing t!> your sympathy Jllld W!lOtiQg:to be ip,~tood. A b,l( lik" 13~~aowl, ~.of!os5 . ~·the E8Itb ..·, :·
Element, that sadness when there is nothiiig there, They're not beilig nouriij~ect im,d loved by MOthei Earth; Hi:ips letting
go of motherhood; aiding someone in menopause. For a lack of harvest, no return, no growth, and spiritual emptiness.
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~ SP-17 Food Drain· ShiDou
~ Regulates the flow of essence of nourishment getting carried evenly and smoothly to where it needs to go via a liquid
medium. Or if it seems everything is getting lost down the drain, if someone is just 'not getting it', ideas, the understanding
-~ and wisdom of experience is l~st, one makes same mistake over and over. When this happens there is no security, etc. Like
Leaky Valley, - NRO . . . .

Like the sluice or drain for clearing the body, mind, and spirit when the Spleen is st1,1ck. Makes sure te person is moving.
This jiao is for taking in, so we want to inake sure the Spleen keeps things on the move. Think of stagnant food of the mind
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Relates to the father, quality, .essence. Joins the father with the mother, creates unity in spirit. Brings pure essence into the
~ Earth. If one is sluggish (better with movement), having a difficult time getting started in the morning. or, on the other
hand, for workaholics driving ahead, head down, slogging through the mud, not in touch with quality. - NRG
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Here we have the mother and father. united in spirit Brings the family together and quality to the Earth. When the Earth
~ .and spirit move together, life simply flows., GoOd for the flow of milk, such as breast milk on a physical level and the "milk"
of human kindness and empathy on a deeper level. Good with SP-U .•. PLN ·
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~ SP-19 Chest Region XiongXiang

~ Local point for chest c<inditions, such as emphysema, fluid in the Lungs, or for feeling stuck, heavy, or compacted in the
chest. - NRG .

Frees blOckages in the)tpper jiao. - PLN

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,_, SP-20 Encircling Glory Zhou Rong

~ Like bring wrapped in the mothers arms, surrounds us with understanding, love, compassion, sympathy, comfort, support,
security. Distributes transformed energy from the Stomach to make it accessible everywhere. Uplifting, more than
~-- satisfying, glorious, really rich. - NRG ·

.~ Provides a motherly circle of protection and safety. Good for someone who needs this feeling of reassurance but when we
,~ don't want to approach too closely. Strengthens the upper jiao's aspects of giving and receiving with peace, security, and
sympathy. Sedating this point relaxes and diminishes agitation on a spirit level. - PLN ·

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Exit Great Luo
Great Enveloping DaBao · -·
A master junction point, opens alljunction points, allows foq:ontact b~tween all brother and sister meridians. Creates
harmony, fullness, richness with all Officials so that all are sharing- creates unity within each pair, everyone is interacting
smoothly with each other. For one who is lacking harmony, fractured, disordered,uneasy. A great big hug, envelops as a
mother pickS you up - you get a sigh of relie( suddenly home and safe, centered, everything is covered, there is no need or
want. Being deprived ofMom creates a Continual s~teofworry and need: External sympathy Will neverbe enough, ii must
come from within. When rejecting eVerything, demandink, imgry, cajoling(jollying yciu into it), cutting, or fearfully going
for it. Also similar connotation as XII-20. - NRG --
For incredible harmony, uniting all meridians. The mother harmonizes the whole household, ensuring that love is flowing.
Opens up everything on all levels. The" junction point ofjunction points" brings coherence to the fractured, disordered,
uneasy person. Every meridian is united with its pair, everyone is interacting with everyone else. - PLN
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In its etymology, the character for bao reveals the image of a fetus surrounded by the womb. SP~21 is the great luo point that·
sends collaterals branching around the entire torso, effectively surrounding a.personawith an enfolding, motherly embrace.
In Daoism, the term bao-yi means, "to embrace the one."Jt evokes.the image of the Daoist making the;spiritualjoumey or
restoring original nature (de) and returning to the womb by patterning himself on the primal Dao.. In distinguishing between
the relative importance of the body and the mind, the Dao De Jing tells us t~at the "sage is for the belly, not for the·eyes."
Connected through his spiri~ual Ull)bilic~ to the sou~ce ofDao, the sage.•receives the unconditional nourishment ofthe

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mother. The inner nature of SP-21 empowers one to feel surrounded by this unconditional nourishment in life, as though in
the womb. Such an image can be potent for a person who feels cut off from sources ofnourishment in life. - LJ

Moves blood in the blood connecting channels (xue luo) thereby benefitting the muscles and increasing the flow ofqi on
the sides ofthe body; (tonifies nutritive qi.) Muscular pain, weakness throughout the body, fibromyalgia. - HJ

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~ The Conception or Ren vessel 'flows up the front midline, it is the nourishing meridian to nurture the yin aspect. Conception
Vessel deficiency· the person is unable to be in their "being01 ' in a restfulealm state. They may be restles$, agitated, on the go,·
;-. driven, can~ settle and be at j,eace. Ifthepei"SQn·is.;vecy wobbly inside,.cc)Uapsed internally you want to support their yin.aspect
by using Conception Vessel points. . · · . ;:
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[(unsure w~ether Conception Vessel or GoveQlor.Vessel~oints.~ appropriate for the patient ask yourself would GV-12 be
~ gOod for them (m give suppol;'t/strength):or wo.ull,i, CV,.S{tb support, tram. th.emiddle) ~e more s,Ppropriate. ,Look at the body
;-. structure. Where is the vitality? .What part ~. s.u~red from ~~ co~centratiqn of energy !11sewhere,. What part stands out.
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~ Many Conception Vessel points are reunion·points where two or more m~ridians ro.m~;: together. Therefore they will influence.
several meridians simultaneously, .. When ,working wi.th channel points what y~u are doing is relatively .defmed; but using the
~ Conception Vessel points you have less of:that;certa,inty and •.control so. it~ essential t~ ilse them only when indicated. If you
U$e them early on. in treatmen~ and the patient gets Very much better.Y9U:won't know exactly why, or ~ere to go. for the next ·
~ treatment. lfthere is .a .major imbalance between two Officials; trying:~ ~ring th~ together can cause serious confusions. ·
trying to force a bi~lanced state by going to these points without doing the necessary preliminary ,groundwOrk could :wip.e out
;-. the benefits from previous treatments. - PLN · · .
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For drowning Ofthe body, mind or spirit' When life is overwhelming. The patient is going down and under. fur the third
time and am't get their head above water. Spiritual resurrection, not quite as powerful as IV-24. - NRG · ··

A point of resUrrection to the spirit ·Gives life where there has been death. Use wlien. panic is more outward. This point is ·
used only when all the Officials ·need ;siipport ·'First uSe KD-.24 therrj:ou can go: to CV-1. Use when: the spirit is ~ila.Uy .; .
overc;ome. Atrects the balance betWeen yin md yang and all "the junction pilints; •:Pnmdes a ho4se for the spirit;'anChors ·
us, if the plug comes out. CV-1 wtll hold it.ilt. Use when the person never takes responsibility fur being here in life, brings
them bade ki earth. 'CV-l is the "master point of whole body;" It is it very ''yang" point. Peoplecan.drownmentally, can be
depressed to the ,Oint of dis~nnectioR, 'Withdi'aWn, ~ble to communicate with: othets .. I.t is agerieml jOinirig point like SP- .·

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21 whicl affects all juili:tion' pom.S;• (lise this point atler 'SP-21); Its local pliy~ical attion affects. the mast yin orifiees: ·. · ·. ' .··
genitalS ~d !lllUS; for all diseaSes of the perineal area, all painful: genital disome$~ :Separation 'of yin and yang; sexual abUSe:
vict.ims. cv~I can be uSed a.S a 18$t resort before: person is stint to an insti~ion ·or tries to conimit suiGide - sort: of
replaceiaent fur electrci~hock therapy. A bloclc may be Created here after giVing birth, First aid fur drowning. - PLN

CV -1 represents the source of yin in the human being. This is a key point for treating the term~ sep.p.tion of yin and
yang. This point is frequently indicated in instances ofsexual abuse. The inner nature of this point has been addressed in
[my articles Myth and Meaning in Chinese Medicine, Traditional Acupuncture SOciety (England), 1992, No. 11, April. and
below.)
If the pulSeS of both hands have collapsed and the patient evidences the "qi-wild" pattern described [all pulSe positions
evidence a superficial pounding. .. there is no depth to the entire pulSe, indj~ing that the pounding lhat is felt is the
diSpersion of the patient's final store ofyang-qi. .. yin and yang are at their final, point of separation. At this point, with the
true yin exhausted, the patient's yang energy floats to the top of the pulse. Now on~ is truly knOcking at the door of deadl.]
then a different therapeutic strategy (than an HIW) .must be chosen. In such a~. the yin oftbe wbole being must be
tonified in order to root that yang. CV-1, named Meeting of Yin, represents: the sour~ of yin intbe buman being. GV-20,
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Hundred Meetings, is the gathering point of the yang-qi. Together, these twiJ pofrttS repres~t tbe ~tral axis ofHeawo. arid
Earth as it occurs in the human being. Treating them together can help restOre balance of the primordial yin and yang and
provide access to a reserve of this energy. Interestingly, ali alternate name fur CV-1 is Jin Men or Metal Gate. This recallS
the entrance to the kingdom of the Queen Mother. In mythology, the primordial brother .and .sister resurrect the human race
after riding the crest of the flood through the Golden G~ [the gate of the Queen Mother); Similarly, a key function ofCV-1
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Metal Gate that provides a passageway into and out of the womb ofDao. - U

Nourishes yin: promotes qi circulation in the Ren, Du, and Chong meridians; resolves damp-heat; benefits essence.
Vaginitis, pruritis wlvae, itching of the scrotum, impotence, nocturnal emission, retention of urine, coma, mental disorders,
such as depression, confusion. - HJ

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Crooked Bone Qu Gu
Used locally for water problems, menstru;d problems, rigidity,.sexual, genital or uruiary malfunction: Encourages
elimination. Can be used in place of CV-1 when CV -1 can;t be used. - NRO

This point c_an do all CV -1 can do, except resuscJtation. All water difficulties, perspiration, internal secretions (hormones),
water retention, incontinence, la_ck of virility, The name refers to the location, use locally for genitals," uterus, bladder,
especially where there is cold. It has a broader effect than CV-I and can be used for genital and urinary problems,
discharge, ~potence, and frigidity, secures the essence, fibroids, inability to conceive, genital itching, etc. Can be used a
substitute for CV-1 when you are treating for ~~ual trauma, and CV-I is not an option. Moxa works well on this point to
Wllflll the yang and supplement the Kidneys_,_ Th~ point will be good for the treatment of vaginal discharges to get the
elimination processes gomg. ·• PLN _· .''!':'' .·' · · :' · · · . ·

~ CV-3 Utmost Middle ZhongJi

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A meeting point for. many channels (SI, BL, KD, 08, TB)- very good for centering, water problems, Bladder problems,
/~ such as swelling, pain, prolapse~ - NRG .
Do not use when there is major imbalance, when some of the pulses are up and some are down. Classic reunion point, the
utmost middle of body/mind/spirit and meeting point of an Officials. Alternative name ''Central Pole" comes from astrology
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which identified a central pole star around which three others revolved. This is relevant to this point as it is reunion point
of the Conception Vessel with Kidney, Spleen and Liver. Used for problems with the Bladder and to help the placenta
separate. CV-3 to CV-6 have strong effect on endocrine systems. Stimulates testes and sex hormones. A grounding point,
puUs things down into the lower jiao, useful when the patient is shaky. A central axis which stabilizes you, and supports
you in times of great need. To navigate our way we need to establish our position in relation to points such as the North Star
or the Sun, as such points-are enduring. as far as our life is concerned. The root, middle of the lower chakra, a "Trinity
point", fOcal point fc£sexual forces, a point where bne can draw from the deep reserves of the lower dan tian. (A beautiful
poirit for people fati~ed and weak in body or mind). All the reunion points on the Conception Vessel work at a deep !eve~
and work best when. some.balance.has already been established. When things are chaotic SP-6 may be a better choice. Use
this point for final blll311ce an4 revitalization. Symptoms of an imbalance on any ofthe meridians which join here can be ·
treated here.· think oftaiking to people individually in order to get something done. This is not as effective as bringing
them all together to tackle a problem. Warms the "palace of essence," tonifies Kidney and sexual function, treats fertility
problems, a body generally weak and fatigued. Also for when yin doesn't seeni. to have reached maturity, has not grown
comp1ete1yon'all levels_~_- Tonifi!l$ sexu~l fun~ion(inoxa); teems premat1,1re ejaculation; impotence, infertility; physically cold
and eXhaUsted. ·aood for charging the.motlier's energy (with moxa), after childbirth to help the placenta separate, Anxiety
around the Heart. Hunger With II:" inabilitY to eai. - PLN · ·

Resolves damp-heat; promotes the Bladder junction ofqi transformation:, clears heat; promotes qi and blood circulation;
· (regulates the'lower bltrne'r.and mt~nstri«ztion, regulates the Bladder and.water pathways, protnotes urination, warms the
Palace ..ofEssende.) Enuresis, dysuria, frequency ofurination, retention ofurine, impotence, irregular menstruation,
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A gate through which everything passes (froin CV~I); a gate is something tha,t should' open and cl(lse freely and smoothly.'.
Gets things moving When·there is stagnancy. Warrris the loWer jiao. Good: for <;Oriception, bowel, digestive prob.lem5.
-NRG . . . ..

The entranee into the lower dan tian, the lower CinhabarField, tl.t~ lower ene~' vortex. .Very powerthl energy source to
strengthen the whole system.· The name gives us an image of a gate through which everything passes; the first gate ilirough
which energy passes, which mustb~ kept well oiled, to open ~d close easily. Very powerful energy source.to'strengthen
the whole system, works on a deep level, similar to CV-3, but deeper. Mentally brings peace Of mind. calm, order. Roots
the ethereal soul when troubled at night, whilst leaving the body, this will pull itback. Directly concerned with the function
ofSmalllntestines, problems with sorting. The previous three points deal with the lower abdomen and genitals, this again is
good for genital and urinary problems. Shen and jing energies mix here, used to warm lower jiao, sometimes with Women
who want to conceive, good for impotence. lt's good for mental/sexual problems, restores yang, regulates and moves blood
and qi in the lower jiao. Treats vaginal discharges, fri~idity, fibroids, irregular 111ens~, genital malti.mctions, may be used
with CV-3 for retained placenta. Very swollen abdomen, dysentery; diarrhea, Stomach pain. For blood outside the vessels,
endometriosis, shock, seizures, diabetes (excessive urination), jaundice, cholera A beautiful point fo~: certain sorts of
hypertension. - PLN · .·

Nourishes blood andyin; strengthens yang; regulates the utenis; benefits originalqi; tonifies ihe.Kidrieys (jing, qi, arid
yang). Important for tonification. - lU · · ··

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A cold. solid block of stone, vety heavy; this needs to be kept warm andtle;~il>le,, when thiitgs get stuck- cold.
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Main center of energy, the first gate where energy is likely to be bloCked. La<;k'tifen~rgy, lack.ofvitality, ~.ofwarm,th,
weakness and fatigue .. ·Like a AEP. for the Three Heater, especiallY fora cold lowerjiao. Use lots of moxa (or' strong (leedle.
Stimulation)··When there is a generiiJ(ack ofeil.ergy and Vitality; When'thete is'int¥~cold, frigidity, for lifelessness, inertia,'.
emptiness, negativity, no passion or pleasure. Good point for stabilizing the Three Heater and'tnainlliining a'gOOd pulse.
"Stone" refers to the cinnabar stone, that precious stone. At the lever of the umbilicus you have a balance bet~ yin ~d .
yang, so you get a lot of pivotal points. The Cinnabar Field is the beginning ofthllt balance: If after 8 or 9 ~eritS,. tfiere
is •still no energy; do CV-4 and CV-5 together. lfhaVing difficulty iii establishing If balance via 113 &lmtnan:d:points," come.·

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region, it helps with swollen painful hard abdomen, colitis, diarrhea; als_o, bo~e!~ ..Stone. can also refer to being barren ·
and infertility. urinary prob!ci.ns, genital proble!OS. MOll!l here will increase a woman's sensation of sexual pleasure.
Hypertension, vagiD.I!l disorders, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, periods all over the place, too much bleeding etc. At times it's
put on the forbidden list as it has a big effect on the uterus and womb especially when _there is cold and lack of vitality. .
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A huge, vast oceanic reservoir which.can be called on (or to fill) for ove,rall depletion of the body, mind, spirit. If this sea is
low or inaccessible, there is fatigue, tiredness, etc;. To get things mo.ving, t() get access to qi. - NRd

A center of energy for the whole body, mind, from here energy can spread through the whole body and mind and can fill the
other seas.. Without access to this sea of qi a;person will have no spark, no vitality, is not interested at all in life.. This point
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will h~W them to haVe more motivation, more inner sparkly. Use whe11 the energy is lacking quality.· When there is
generatweakness, a lack of anything, a htck of lUl.Y partict~larEienient, lack.of blood or q~ a lack of mental or spiritual
energy. For someone who is .not ti.ourished()p;m:JyJc;yel, f()r ~(!)nic fatigue; .weight loss, chronic disease or debility. Use
when the person is bogged down in negativiiy;,~pifituillly anp mentally exhausted, with depression.. All extremely valuable,
·sea to tap into; gives access to it. far reachifi.g effect for bringing vitality to the lower j(ao. Can bring Y{armth to spread ·
energy from the sea into the stream, the mind. Moxa in quantity to replenish this sea and.revitalize the person or to increase
the circulation of qiand,btood, warms the hands and feet, abdominal cold.. Similar,tq.an Earth point, related to qi and blood,
related to CV~l7 (thyroid). 99%,~ftime youwould us~,moxa because you want' to build the energy. Eas.t.em meditatiop
practices stress the importance of the energy, in ~he lower dan tian, to th~ center of gravity, to,replenish the sea of energies
and generate spiritualpower. ·,People show th~ir weakness in various ways - collaps~. wanting to die, fear, inertia, .
isolationist tendencies, impure, thoughts, limbs oold, insomnia, urinary problems from cold, abdominal.pains associated with
. cold, a Stomach. whiCh aches (different than pain)~ Think of this point for inability to do things- inability to digest food,
inability to mo\re limbs, to. sleep, to reta,in water; to keep. warm etc.. Irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, constipation, .
Kidney pain, frequent urge to pass urine, hypotension. For infertility, moxa can distribute yital qi into the genital area. You
could use this point for someone with good pulses, but spiritually resigned or dead inside. You can sedate if the pulses are
all over the place and the person is exhausted from too much storminess. - PLN ·

Tonifies qi and yang; regulaie; qi, tonifies o~iginal qi, resolves dampness, mo.ves qi; moves blood; (resolves dampness,
regulates the lower jiao, regulates the water pathways.) Focuses on the Spleen, abdominal distention. Similar indications
to CV-4. - HJ

CV-7 Yin Crossing Yin Jiao

. Alarm: TH (Lower Jiao)

For frigidity or impotence especially of the mind; withdrawal. Provides warmth and movement. Affects bowe~ Bladder,
menses. -NRG

For problems of the middle jiao. Provides stability of mind and anchors. It has a direct bearing on a mental level and will
help for general instability of the mind, good for suicidal tendencies, frustration, depression, lack oflove, withdrawal
instability. Reunion for Three Heater, Heart protector, Kidney, Conception Vessel and Chong Mai. The name states the
location, the area where the jiao is in an interSection oftiniting, intertwining- it functions to unite the yin, blending the
energies. It nourishes the energy in the lower jiao, harmonizes, in warming and raising the function to its proper !eve~ it
brings the power ofthe Heart and joyfulness into this area. Affects yin and blood, fertility and sexuality, sex hormones,
impotence, premature ejaculation, scanty periods, inability to hold ,or contain - creates a 'yin fabric~ that holds things
together. Depression from a cold or damp mlower jiao, lack of ability to love and express love. This point works like a
charm for a man who can't have or hold an erection, people who are frigid or impotent on a mental level. When a man has
problems with impotence, premature ejaculation, there can be many different causes but always consider this point for
treatment. Genital problems, menstrual problems, vaginal discharges, cystitis (burning while urinating), prostrate troubles,
for any pain and discomfort in the abdomen and around the umbilicus. If cervix doesn't close after delivery or for infant
fontanelles that don't close, post-partum madness. Urinary troubles especially when it is difficult and painful to urinate.
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Reinforces, <:enters, strengtlte~ and helps the spirit rise. When the spirit is not resigned or buried; still present, but>depleted
-this tops off the ta~k. Use when the spirit iS unable to riSe, this puts the patientin control of their spirit. It helps one to
access their spirit; this strengthens. it Only moxa on bed of salt - NRG

Umbilicus., the life cord itself; the• spiritual cord. This poiii.t deals with the nourishment ofthe spirit; ·Only'considered for ·. ·.· ···
tonification;:·furever ·forbidden.to needle. Really unlimited amount of moxa •Salt is used as a le\teler (salt eqliais Metal);·· ·
:warm t6e s~t; llence waifuing:the Metal within the MetaL · Moxa enluirices; 'eiloourages, nourishes, gets-the spirit moving. ·
Use for a· reatiy deficient spirit, utier depletion.. Generat·Weakn:ess, low in spiritS;·~ the .spirit and brings it through to
the body-mind. Ourconnectionto iliatwhich iS noijrlshing has to be real, fuust be ·emhpdied,· the· person'needs. to·b!' able tO ·
nourish his spirit otherwise th.,y will b!'cofue dead inside. "Spirit deficiencies'' lack of spirituatdeterminatio~ for·the pers'i>n
who ~laS. lost _their conneCtion to the Source oftheir being. When someone h~ gi\tenup their spirit; the}"re exhausted and' : ·
·.depleted, especially good for people· ad(f.icteitto drugs~ ·Also calied, Spirit' Pala~ Gate;· refe!'S·-to th~;idea ·of a watChtower on .
·either side ora palate gate. :These are'prQtective towers whei'e'the spiritenterli and leaves the bOdy lit birth and death.
Useful point fur someone' worn-down oVer a long time. i.ise 'when the Vital energy' seems· low. You may get a person better • .
:physically but they don't_ teet better'in themselVes. a deeper level aftreatnient iS'n'eeded. Use' if the-patient is resigned, : ·
collilpsiil& with a void ill their tenter; incessan:t diarrhea, continual vomitin&-'tairitiilg, unconsciousness, cerebral
hemorrhag~: Can use multiple moXas here but be ear~ful not to bum'- no direCt ·moxa's~ use salt. Take time·between
moxa's if you are dOing more than five, or·you may bum and scar navel; you must give salt time to dry. ·lfthe navel is
convex, build a "tower'; of salt. GOod roc birth traunia. - PLN ·

Rescues yang; strengthens the Spleen,· tonifies original qi;. (with moxa, ~ms the 'interior, tonijies the Kidneys. warms.
the yang, dries dampness aiul damp-cold.) AbdOminal distention, borboeygmus, diarrhea, yang collapSe or deficiency,
congestive Heart tailu~ high fe\'Clr\vith heavy ~weating. .:HJ

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~ Balances Water and all secretions in body, mind, and spirit. Especially good for WaterCF's when Kidri~y and Bladder
Officials ilre not holding securely,orjustwon't balance, when work on the, CF is not quite doing· it. Regulates fluidity in
,body, mind and spirit, creates stability and balance between being stuck or too fluid. When Water is still turbulent, all
meridians unstable, allows the mind to articulate more freely, balances the mind if stuck or rambling (running on and on) .
.Used in edema, anorexia, emaciation, wasting away, abdominai spasms ,or dilation, a 'band' across the abdomen, "[ feel like
I'm cut in half'. • NRG . , · ..

Do not limit it to water, edema, etc. Good to help, give balance with all secretions, fluids, honnones balances secretions at all
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levels. For fluidity of the mind as well as the ilody. This Is junction point for the whole body; mind and spirit. Use after
working with Bladder and Kidney for some time but somehow you still can't get the patient balanced. Sits over the Small
lntestine, Water.Division,connects with· the function of the Small lntestine to separate pure from impure and fluids from
· :solid matter, 'balances end~e and lymphatic systems. Useful when working with Bladder and Kidney if you. can't g~t the
:patient· balanced. Lelml :whether to supply or.drain: Water can be damming up for lack ofenc:;rgy· to carry it on, or dll!Mling
up by excess Water· c::Oming in. can use moxa to·warni Water of the whole person. Imbalance in Water may be too much
being evaporated or icy. Can use this point to melt the ice (also consider KD-2). Person drowning, flooded bogged down
{edema), wasting away (anorexia)- ofteti with total lack of secretions. People with excess or deficient perspiration, inability
to urinate. People running on high and unable to slow down. Be carefu~ if there is already chaos, more turbulence may be
created. Eyes dry or continually watering. Eye mucus or lots of kiter. Digestive secretions, dilation of Stomach, ring of
pain around umbilicus. Balances the fluidity of the limbs, a big point for edema in the lower extremities, ankles and
swelling. - PLN

Promotes the transformation offluids: controls the water passages. Edema, especially ascites (abdominal edema due to
poor Liver function with KD-3, ST-28, BL-59, CV-3, SP-9), obesity (limited results without change in diet and exercise with
CV-3, ST-25, ST-28, LI-11, ST-36, LV-3, LI-4, ST-40; ear: ST, mouth, SP, endocrine, LV, hunger, thirst; plum blossom on
inner Bladder line; drink two glasses of water in morning before eating), abdominal pain, retention of urine, diarrhea. - HJ
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This point deals primarily with the Stomach when in:an 't move food along, .Ducts carry and distribute energy and vitality.
For any failure of things not being carried properly physically or mentally, such as gastritis; belching, burping, men~al
indigestion. ·~ NR,G · ·

More concerned here with the Stomach itself; a "master point for the Stomach." A point for the abdomen, all types Stomach
imbalances can be helped. Also mental indigestion, when person can't absorb mental foods. MostlJlc!!Sed for physical
problems with digestion, can't absorb, move food atong - rotting and ripenillg and carrying away of Waste. Vomiting,
anorexia, mdigestion. SWollen Stomach, c<instipatio~ diarrhoea, dilation ofthe Stomach, g~tritis, gastric pain, Reunion of ·
Conception Vessel and Spleen. - PLN

Promotes the descending ofStomach qi; ;e/ieves stagnation offobd; tonifies theSpleen;promotes qi and blood
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through the triple burner.) :Epigastric pain near the pylorus, duodenal ulcer; indigestion, vomiting;'abdominal pain; . - H:J ·
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Other names, Build Within, Interior Strengthener - to do with getting .the essence of nourishment from food, to build
strength physically and mentally. Good for internal strengthening and all digestive functions. Use for building strength in
the middle. Similar to CV-10, more used for swelling of the whole body, thougil still good for swollen abdomen along with
other problems ofthe abdomen and Stomach. A good point for when energy rises to the upper part of the body, causing .
Heart discomfort and pain. The use of the word mile refers to there being lots of resources and stamina. Established maybe
refers to its role and position at the center of the Stomach. Will have an effect on most things in the abdomen, as well as· the
diaphragm. Don't tonuy if the patient has bad Stomach pains. Major reunion point of Lungs, Stomach, Small Intestine,
·Spleen and Conception Vessel • PLN .

Toniftes Stomach qi and yin; promotes the rotting and ripening ofthe Stomach; stimulates the descending ofStomach qi;
(toniftes nutritive qi; transforms dampness and damp-heat.) Epigastric pain due to ulcer ("builds" membrane), epigastric
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Alann: STand TH (Middle Jiao) Influential for Yang Otgans

Used when things get stuck in the body, mind or spirit. For issues of rotting and ripening, distribution, indigestion on any
level, wheti. things are getting evil, rotten, sour, aCidic, clogged up, when there is depression, hypochondria To support
moving things on. Brings order from chaos.· A center of energy, assembling or meeting point of the yang Officials. Called
the 'Grand Leveler' very goOd for centering and balancing; helps one. to li\le with challenges; takes tile kinks out, for a
person who vacillates from one extreme to another. Also for disorder or diseomfort in the chest: palpitations, dyspnea,
hypertension, ulcers, abscesses, prolapse, inability to. ingest, digest, assimilate, or eliminate on any level. - NRG

CV-12 is like,:ST-36, for all digestion, assiiriltauoit;' or'elimiriation offood and water problems; also for mental problems
associated with digesting; digestion of experience: insanity, suicidal tendencies. About harmonizing the Earth in our center.
It regulates the descending movement ofthe Stomach and ascending movement of the Spleen• so there is no rebellious qi. Be
aware of relationship problems affecting the 'appetite, (lovesick), there is an interesting influence on Earth when we're
excited yet unsettled, uncertain. 'Helps to get -a :better response from Eartn especialfy on mental and spirit level. Gives a
quality change. Can be'used early on in treatment. Use for every possible type of Stomach indigestion, physically, mentally,
spiritually; USe where there are problems with Totting and ripening;·assimilation and distribution~ The most direct approach
for dealing with Stomach disorders; Pain, indigestion, too much gall, Li\ler upset, too much acid or too little, lumpy foOd; ·
et~ (Don't !IlOxa if pain is sharp).. Also all these things on a mental lever:. things going rotten, sour, spoiling; getting bogged
down, clogged up arid so on. ·When Earth is unb~lanced a· person will suffer from depression, imaginary illnesses, insomnia
etc: If this process.ofdigestion and assimilation stops a person can go crazy- become desperate, even commit suicide. This
point is in the eenter ofthe third chakra, our physical sense of self; and personal self-assessment, can bring order if there is
chaos in the connection between the mental and physical. If a person is swinging ·one minute wanting to die, the next
Wanting to live, you can use CV-12 to get things leveled out, so a person can learn how to live. - PLN ·
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Tonifies the Stomach and Spleen;. resolves dampness; regulates Stomach qi; (tonifies nutritive qi; reduces stagnation;
.~ . regulates qi and blood; warms cold; transforms phlegm.) Stomachache at the middle ofStomach, vomiting, Stomach
ulcer, indigestion; boroorygmus, .insornrtia (due to Stomach disharmony). Influence yang organs except the Bladder. - HJ
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~ CV-13 Upper Duct Shang Wan

~ . Connects the upper ariii middlejiae. For physical distribution of energy. in the chest, food not descending property, patient
can't stomach things. - NRG

Anatomically loeatC:d at the top end of the Stomach where we see problems with food not going down into the Stomach.
CV-13 is the link between the middle and upperjiao. Stabilizes the Spleen and the Stomach, problems of digestion, which
have effects in' the chest: the·qi is goillg'up but' should be going down- hiatus hernia, burping; cardiac pain due to
indigestion, gastric burning, burping, esophageal reflux, Heartburn, palpitations, inability to eat, jaundice pleurisy,
bronchitis, hypertension; Whole body hot and sweaty, epilepsy, fear, madness, digestive upsets.· Somepeople can't
'Stomach' their food. Stimulates thyroid2 First aid for difficulty in swallowing. - PLN
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Regulates·Stomach qi; subdues rebellioUs Stomach qi. Stomachache near the fundus and cardiac sphincter of the Stomach,
~ vomiting, acid regurgitation, hiatal hernia. ~ HJ

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CV-14' Great Deficiency JuQue:
Alarm: Hf

Supplies energy to whqlehody, mind.

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spirit. fora.~rdeticiency th~r;v:-8 (CV,.l4 .is.s~ger). ·Revi~izes•. ~eharges,
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reinforces all levels for 'mi:ntal and spirit"ill exha~tion; lethergy. Gonneciipn to the:Supreme Controller, puts the kini back
in contra~ calms chaos, alleviate pao,ic, fear, ~~.-®. palp~ions. - NRQ · , '
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Used to go to a deeper, stronger level on the Heart Official (also think offff-l and its AEP). This point is sjmilar to
Penetrating Inside. ConceJ:ned with a$piJ:itual de~. if the f.lcartlacics~piJil the patient is doo_me<t. ;Po:~ CV-8 in
this co.ntext When thupirit is lackin& the person 1J18y:seek Qitellectl,!al,g~.. 11,94.~in.it~on,li~g.for their \York; . If .
someone is haying a Heart attack and the supren.e C9,ntr9iler is gone,;go ~tt,.aigllt to';cV-14, gives strength.. Sedate only if

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eyerything is out.of control Supplies energy,tothe:whol~ body mind.spirit ·• Tre.ro!:,~tdOI,IS confusion;:b!'a£t f21.cing, laek. of
vitality, ("fmrcej m~~ disorders,.addic:t$, fea(S, ~*.failure, ~tiM.l4isorder5. l'bis point p~ts,thc; Supreme
Controller back in. control ~nionoftJteconc'eptlon.and;the~ Regu'- ~\'~·.and cai11A$the;.spir:it. You might .
. sedat~. to bring ca1in .but mostly tonitY t!).,!Juild str~ when-the~· is p~c an4:~n~ty.; T~ this pomt with great
respect. ·It may be bes~ to not use this point too s~ and only after..you. have.tb.~ pr:ttient's trus~- S.mooth out the trouble ·
first, then as the body min4 ,is coming together acl4J~~ ~to giVe and ~IJI: sm of energy. Expands and-~ ,the chest .
and diaphia_gm, gqod for things that.~.stuck at ~,level of the chest and tlie ~iaphi'agm: es9phageaheftux,.phlegm;
dampness. If they look a.S. if they arp in a: yin.stupor, $~ 1;0u14 be block~ (out ofit, ey~.are clQudy,lik:e they are behind
· a mist of phlegm, not in eontact.with reality);'raving._inaniacs. Classic point for carcliac failure and has a diJ:ecfbearing on, ·

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the Lungs- asthma, coughs, respiration, etc. -.PLN ·. · · ., ·

Promotes qi and blood circulation: subdues rebellious Stomach qi: clears th~ He~rt; calms the mind.: (regulates the
Heart: transfor~ Heart phlegm:.stabil~s the shen.) ,Pain in the upper g~~Striq region, hiccup, car4i!lc pain, mental .,
confusion, He.art attack (with CV-17, PC-4.PC-:6). - HJ .

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CV-15 ···DoveTail Jiu Wei
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Alarm: PC Junction Source Point for Yin Organs
.. ·' ~

For any CF. To suPPQrt,Protecti0(1 o(tlle.-Heait. when ~ire ·i$ th(eatened "'~nXiety, p,anid. J;or giving up adclic;ti9ns,
withdrawal, aUcard~g coi:lditioils, hysteria, .in~~t speech, speech. pro~leJDS. C8ll't ijnd the tight wc;~rds. -·NRG

Supports giving up of 8ddictions, withdrawal trying to give I:!P .mc;mg. .AI8rm polnt·fui Pedqard~m, has 48-own _;..
pathway, "spirit treasury,,. for pain in the Heart beca~e ofloss-ofloved on~,. S,upports protection ofthe ~ Used more
with a Pericardium Fire CF, use it when the perion's _Fire is threatened, anxiety, panic but it hasn't yet got through to thC
··Sup~.Controller, they. may _still be elQ)eriencing,flear:t symptOID$; for all, car.f.t,ae ~nditions.. Gives.stability~.. -lftlleir
abilitY to related is in trouble but they're not out of cc:intro~ stabilizing. When fire ~;threatened: anxiety, ·P!UliC; hysteria,
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speech problems, can't findthe·right words; ineohetent speech, a person who jumps ,up and down; loss of Virility; tull throat,
food not going down smoothly, hypotension (toney) or hrpertensi!lll (sedate), stimulates pituitary. - PLN
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(Regulates the Heart, transforms Heart phlegm.) St!)mach prolapse: ~ l(l~g needle to CV-8 a£ell (s1,1b-cutaneous), tum
needle 3-5 times in one direction, pull up a fe\v times, un-turn, have patient wear a tight belt !U'QUM the Dai Mai. - HJ.
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Associated with royalty, an Official residence. For blockages or rebelling of food and drink, plum-pit sensation or "stone" in
~ throat, can't get words out. Not frequently used. • NRG

Helpful for any blockages of food and drink, for rejection of food, vomiting, etc. "If I go to eat or drink something, it seems
to stick" or "if[ get it down [feel like vomiting it up." Stone in the throat, food hangs like a stone, can't get words out. A
temple in it's own right, eriergetlcally it will affect the Heart. CV -16 and CV-17 are at the center ofthe middle Cinnabar
.Field, middle jiao;-,where tfie Supreme Controller resides. These points all go direct to the Supreme Controller but if you use
them and there is not mucli response it is becatise you have not done .enough spade work with the Officials. - PLN
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CV-17 Within the Breast Dan Zhong
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Alarm: TH (Upper Jiao) SeaofQi Influential for Qi Front Mu: PC (fCM)
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For any deficiency in the upper jmo, espeelally of the Heart or Lung. Revitalizes, fills, centers. A sea of qi, use with wearing
,-. away, fatigue- when coinmand points don't balance. • NRG

The place where the Heart resides, the Imperial Pillace. There is a sense of feeding and containment. The temple of Heaven
within our· body, where energy can be gathered imd transmitted. A secret place full Of power which allows communication
to radiate out from the Supreme Controller to the whole of the body and the rest of the world. The center of a spiritual
vortex, channels the heavenly aspects into the center. Connections directly with Heart and Lungs. A sea of energy,
reinvigorates the Lungs and Heart, spreads the influence of the Heart, joy through the kingdom. When all the seas are worn
out, the patient is tired, frustrated, th.en restor~ the Conception Vessel, get the shen to move and the patient will respond
better. Consider CV-17 when you are stuck and you can't balance and center via the command points. Last resort point for
physical level problems, Heart cold, upper jiao C<ild. If it is deficient fill it upwith energy. Best done with moxa (a needle
can disturb the Heart). ·It will help certairi types of asthma where it has drained vital energy from a person leaving him
.completely white and futigued. Any symptom related to a deficiency of energies in the upper jiao. People laboring with
breathing, angina etc. Abnormalities of the breast. Tightening or a band around the chest. Can do up to 5 moxa. Anti-
smoking, an~ point.-All pulmonary and cardiac malfunctions cari be treated here, chest, Heart,. blood disorders,
, especially in upper jiao:, Arthritic barids; ledema; tuberculosis, intercostal neuralgia, spas ins, tendon and ligament troubles in
chest, withdrawal from smoking, weakni;Ss, debility. • PLN ·

As a reunion point where the Pericardium and Lung Officials meet, CV-17 is uniquely able to empower the synchronization
ofthe·Lung and Heart rhythm. The state of the infant has been compared to the primordial nature of the eternal Dao.
Hence the function of the Pericardium is to guard the esseniia~ child-like nature of the Heart. • U

Tonijies qi (of the Lung); regulates ql ofthe Pericardium and Lung; dispels fullness from the chest; clears the Lungs:
resolves phlegm; benefits the diaphragm and the breasts; harmonizes the Heart and Kidneys; (dijfosesLungs, tonifies qi
and yang.) Asthma, stuffiness and pain in the chest, pre-cordial pain, lactation deficiency. Anxiety in the chest with
emptiness below, needle to CV-4. - HJ

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. CV-18 . • JaileCoUrt' · Yu.Tang ·
· ResidenQ: of the king, a rich l~dscape ~r ~urtyard, all of the tiri~t ciuaJities.· Vc:iy~tn)ng spiritwitpoilit Use for a persQn
. ,with a sense of internal impoverishment, who doesn't see the richness of life. Take them into the jade court to give a sense
· of internal richness and q!lality. - NRQ

cv-l& to cv-21, regal, royalty, palapes. All ofthe tine$~ qlialities. V~ry. wrj S.(r~ng spir(tu!li'~oin~. ·~Cites ·IIJ!.d .
reintorC:es•. gives stability~ pat~p.t Daoi$t ph~osophy- iniper~ landseape, · ~,iiine indi~i.onii ai CV~I7. GV-:18#:, ..
valuable in pleurisy, bronel)itis, ~isterit cough$, ~tfuna, bronchial emphysema. Help lid: for 1-fea# problems: Heart fiilliire
. or cardiac pain. If there iS mteuse.pain ·and the Heart piilse is hyper, sed&~ here.. You !llBY save a Heart attack frOin comillg.
OIL For Heart milure and a very deficient Heart pulse, stimulate very heavily here. - PLN

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CV-19 Purple Palace ZiOong
A royal palace. Richness, bring$ the color ofroyalty. Use for prOblems With the. !Jreast.. - NRO
Purple is the color of the. pole star, guide in the sky, a fuskm ofaura and c:Ok;B,gives .purple.· ~ He.rt doesn't do 'anything
it just. is. Purple was worn by the Eglperors. The tc:lP er,1d of the micl.dle;ji&!),.th~.}llore spirit, ~tial end. Purple Palace.
also a heavenly palace, the emphasis here is on the Lungs a5 well as the. H~ ()~ for an 'inabilijy .to swallow or digest. ·
food that often ends in vomiting. For problems with female breast • breasts tender before or after menstruation, SWelling '
abscesses, mastitis, cancer. Be carefu.l on the a<;tionla;lcen, you neQCI tQ ~ow ift!lere iS pain or aching. The breasts may be
heavy and aching, needing support, or may .be real(~ ;PaUlfu.l. to. the tou9fL. ~flu~ fu.'yr!)id, Pituitacy. ..
-PLN ·

CV-20 ·· . Flower Covering ·

.For addiction or withdraWal, Lung problems, use for ~ne with a hard~edS!'t;to tirillg out so~qe's softneSs and
delicacy. - NRO
HuaOai ... --
The Lung is deScribed as an ~r'ella for the five viscera.(zang.and.fu). This ppint refers to·~ L~ andcan,b~ used~ ,, ;
aU th~ different disorders at the Lung where you ne¢d to go to .a d~eper.level and;~:.th~ ·body. is in troubl~. because Qfthe:
·mind and spirit. You might use CV-21 and CV-22 for an'astluria attaclc whe~;,the.personis fi!Iing:up and they need to be •.. ·
:helped to open up for a release of phlegm, etc. Otherwise consider BL-13. Anli-smoking point- helps with withdrawal
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symptoms, though it do!'sn't:take·awa_y the desire. Insomniacs wl\.o have been drugs,,drug addiction,U,. gen~. It is a :
good point for .throat U"Oubles of all sorts. - PLN ·

Not used often, for bloclcage in the throat - NRO

Peilrl Jade . ..
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'XuanJi

Also called Shinimering Peal and Jade Pivot. Jade pivot refers to an anatomical description of the clavicle and sternum,
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referring in tum to an ancient ll!ltronomy instrument which turned on a jade pivot. ·This is where the neck starts to tum
from Think about the neck, wind/food pipe, congesUon and wind blockages with this point. Another point good for throat
troubles, really almost every throat condition - swelling, soreness, tonsillitis, swollen glands, can't swallow, coughing, dry
throat, etc. - PLN .

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,.._ CV-22 Heaven Rushing Out Tian Tu
,_ Window of the Sky

When ready to see, but not able. When there is ~o light or fresh air. Not to be used too soon or it can make someone
spaced out Ifjlimiried open- dazed or spai:ed i)lit If stuck~ difficulty expressing. depression, living in pain, under a dark
. cloud, shut ott:. reeling like one· is' in a scilf~ilnposed prisoil, when the. pollution and rubb!sh are re~dy to be cleared out.
When heavenly energieS are not accessible. Use when enough preparation has been done on the. CF amf.the person is ready
to see and the windows of the Persc>~'s CF are not enou~ Enriches communication andgives tools to give helpful ·
expression, ~en one can'tput Olilt~ne's ~~~~5'1.~~ ~~~~ltr• wh~ there is need to express truth, blasts through old ·
garbage, habttual patterns, ISsues that
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keej)'"retum:mg
. :' .
0 ver .and
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over. - NRG ·

To create a shift in one's attit!lde aboui howthey nourish themselves (JS). For people living under a continual dark cloud,
living in a cage with pain, hwtger, ftustratidn. Caress this P!>int first with gentle massage. Greater and mster than other
window5; ilse this on.a CF Which haS"n!> Wfudow~ ·think about air WhiCh rushes up and down the throat. Neck is the·. .
chimney ofthe upper burner. You might thiilk. about this point and closing the window ifs~nieone comes to you completely
·.spaced out and dazzled by heaven. Use lower points to ground hysterical patients e.g. with a bad trip you might sedate this.
,-. ·Point is between the head, the heavens, and the rest of the body. When c.tosed down the p~on will be cut off; depressed,
imprisoned in darkness .. It is also' associated' with speech and creative self expression. A Sell$e of movement, an opening.
The neck makes the transition between Earth and heaven, the place where spirits enter, come in and out. A lot of images
around ~pirits coming in and out here. The place of enabling seeing, this area is vital for getting oxygen to the brain.
Positioned in the fifth chakra, this point is about being able to express from your being. It enables you to be where you are
even if you're in pain. Physical indications are when a person is submerged in phlegm, blocked, are they .clear enough there
to throw out the rubbish of an asthma attack, good for dispersing physical congestion in the throat area. Drug addiction - a
self..jmposed prison. in a dark room, eye troubles, trouble bearing, person doesn't want to converse. Reunion point of yin
and yang with CV-4, CV-12. and GV-9, thi-ough CV-22, Yin Wei Mai is related to entire nervous system, directly linked to
GV-9. -PLN .

~ Stimulates the·descending of Lung qi; resolves phlegm; clears heat; stops tXJugh; benefits the throat; soothes asthma.
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Cough, asthma (in and out during an attack), loss of voice (due to a nodule or thickening of the vocal cords). - HJ

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~ CV-23 Angle Spring · Lian Quan
r8> Not used much, speech or salivation problems. - NRG
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Refers to the spring of saliva, just under the tongue. Use for thirst or lack of saliva. This pOint also relates to speech
re- problems, throat, coughs, kiter (catarrh), and asthma.: Difficult speech and articulation, dumbness, swollen tongue, veins ·
,.. under tongue badly swollen. helps dra~ them. J-ack of flexibility, excessive thirst - PLN

Dispels interior wind;. promotes speech; clears fire; resolves phlegm; subdues rebellious qi;. Asphasia, difficulty in
,-. swallowing, dysphasia. Sequella of stroke with Hr-5 (see He Gu needling technique). - HJ.

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CV-24f Receiving Fluid . ., Cheng Jiang
·Exit

For persons who are dry and withered in body, mind, or ;spirit, in need of se.cretiorui .to hav~ smoothness and free flow of
movement Water to cleanse and bathe,washing away stagnation artd intemalte.i!Sion. Relaxes, smooths over anxiety,
eases coordination. For a person reaching for the truth- '~I see what I'm
doing to i):l}'selfb4tl can't stop". - NRG
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Exit point. Very strong spirit connotation. Tremendous point to useop~ide' o(the CV/QVcon~otatiqn~ F~rexample,a
Water CF can use it to wash away impurities and stagnation. Good Jor proble~ with mouth par;alys~.lack of coordination,
dumbness. You can do this point if the Ren is stuck or traumatized.. Can be used for a lot of fears, where the fears are .
excessive. Good for patients who are like,dried prunes, .either mentally or spiritt~ally/physi<;ally :withere4, . For the . ... ·
. body/mine:! this point bripgs in the tluic1/s~tions for the person t() flow fr,eely. ~llQ.ances the ~pilit and,min4. bathing 8p.d .
cleansing. Lack of coordination is a keynote indication for this point; problems with maintainingcorrespon.den:ce in imy ....
. partofbody/ll),ind. All gum disorders, cl:ry mouth, ey~s don't coordinate, problems .in mouth, spe~h, stiff neck. (:orisider in.
every case of dumbness or insanity.. - PLN
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Expels extet:ior wind;promoteSc qi aiui bfood"r;ircu/qtion; (transfwms damp~ss and phlegm; relax~s the.siqews; relieves
pain.) Facial paralysis, salivation (with ST-4), toothache. - W · ·

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Governor
.. Vesse!

~ The Du meridian flows up the back midline and is all to do with the brain, cranial activity and spinal cord. The main function is
·strength, to direct, guide and support the yang aspect. Governor vessel deficiency -person can't do, express, there may be ·
~ weakness, coldness, tiredness, holding back. Person may be solid in yin but useless in yang, they collapse, can't stand heavy
stress. Their yang aspect needS support. • PLN
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Entry Junction ·
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Brings strength, power, uprightness, endurance, and stability for the long haul to mind, body and spirit. Good after a long
illness, gives a kick up the backside - a powerful reinforcer. When the patient is flattened out. It can pull energy down and
used as a local point for phy8ical: conditions; such as hemorrhoids, constipation, impotence, prolapse, back pain. - NRG

A way of distributing heavenly energy to all the Officials. The name refers to this point's role in giVing strength and vitality
to the whole spinal column and the Governor vessel. A very powerful point to reinforce the total energy. To bring in energy
from the heavens arid resurrect the. Officials. Similar to GV-12, both give resolution to spirit. Gives vitality and strength,
makes it available. This point resuscitates but also reinforces the total energy in the patient. Very good forMS, great with
moxa Junction point of the Conception and Governor vessels, use locally for weakness in the bottom of the spine, vaginal,
uterine and anal prolapse. Strengthens the lower back, if in terrific pain and rigidity you might sedate. The Governor vessel
flows up the back midline and is all to do with the brain, cranial activity and spinal cord. The main function is strength, to.
direct, guide and support the yang aspeCt. When there is Governor vessel deficiency a person has trouble doing things,
expressing themselves; there may be weakness, coldness, tiredness, holding back. Person may be solid in yin but useless in
yang, they collapse. can't stand heavy stress. Their yang aspect needs support. This point brings much strength to body,'
mind and spirit, so use where there is instability, weakness, lack of co-ordination, the P.erson is completely distraught, feels
. Uke,tij'ey're ~ing to blow·their top, impotenCe, frigidity, s~erility, menstrual diSorders, urinary problems, venereal disease,
henlorrhoidS and other ~ troubles (prolapse etc.) conStipation, uriilary problems, lack of Fire and heat, particularly in the
genital area an:d,the low..bai:k.area. Us.e'moxa in the sacral areafor:lack of fire, to bring more strength and more warmth
here. Remember the legs- if there is a lack of- "can't do this ... can't articulate, trouble in the knees, feet, ankles, ,etc. Point
for low back pain (sedate) or ache (moxa). In Chinese medicine if there is trouble at one end you can treat the other, so you
mightc;onsider:. this point if someone is going hysterical,. completely distraught, haying convulsions, as it pulls the energy
down ·from the head. j~e ~tiO!IS with low back pain. Is it a pain or an ache? If there was a lack but, with pain, don't use
the Governor vessel fur·the tin)e being. .supply. the lack fu>m Conception Vessel, PQssibly moxa on Conception Vesse!. Also
don't use.Go.vernor \tesselpoints in isolation with lpW back ache. May~ Bladder or Spleen are low and you have been
supporting these. The,sacral arealllli.y still be cold and lack strength, so then you can add moxa, and needling on the
Governor vessel to bring energy here. Then the command points will work better. This is .a type ofjunction point to get
some balan~·betweettyang,and yin. On a;psychic ievel this is a gpod·pointfor extreme nervousness, for a person
distraught, boiling:ovet and insane. Is it because of too inuch pain; too milch heat,. or from debility etc. You can sedate if
hitting out Ifthe person is withdraWn, cutting himself off from everything, then tonify. - PLN

Regulates qi in theDu·and Ren meridians; resolves damp.heat; calms .the mind; descends qi; (harmonizes yin and yang;
regulates the intestines, cools heat in the blood) Mental diseases, such as agitation, .hypo-mania (with yin tang, LV-3, PC-
8; Hr-8,. KD-1, ST-36); prolapse of the anus, hemorrhoids (with ErBai or BL-57, GV~20 - especially with qi deficiency, use
moxa). -HJ

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GV-2 Loins Correspondence YaoShu
For local problems, incontinence, etc. - NRG

Good if energy gets stuck going into legs, e.g. sciatica. Good for Multiple Sclerosis patientS.. Th,e Independent Associated ·
Point for the loins (Renal area), used for lower back, menstrual and Bladder problems. (PMS, Irritability etc.) It is
extremely valuable for cases of backaches back stiffuess, general aching or pains in the area of the loins, paralysis of the
feet, irregular menstruation, dark red urine, a lot of fevers. You can sedate fevers here so that it is possible to read the
pulses. It is really helpful for irritability with menstruation irritability rather than depression. [t hasa tremendous effect on •.
a mental level too- will help With aiHypes ofmentafdisorder, with a person that tias no balance·or is lethargic,· etc. For any
trouble in the area of the loins. Backache, back pain, stiffuess, general aching in the loins. [rregular menstruation, fevers,
Bladder problems. Paralysis of feet: When person is extremely irritable at start of menstruation (not depression).
-PLN

Extinguishes interior wind;· calms spasms and convulsions; strengthens the lower back; (tonifies Kidney yang.) Epilepsy
(with Yao Qi- below S2), sacral backache. Treais disorders at the yang end of the channel. - f:U

GV-3 Loins Yang Border .: · Yao Yang Guan

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Enoourages the flow and discharge oftoXins, mucus, phlegm. For leukOrrhea, diarrhea, vaginal problems. Also for lower
back problems. ~ NRG ·

Passageway from loins to legs, 'for lower back problems affecting legs and knees, sciatica. This point regulates yin and yang
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and acts as an important joint or hinge that influences the back's mobility. We:C:an.use this passageWay to encourage the
flow of discharges so that toxins can be eliminated,· Retl:tember; ~at often· a physical symptom is a reflection of a mental
state. Many symptoms manifest on amental level as welL When treating discharges, phlegm, mucous, diarrhea, etc. get
them to flow, even become greater; when the condition is righted they will stop:themselves'and rubbish will not be left'in the .
body. A discharge is a fluid; arid this must flow; If it is· too dry it will need more w'liter to flow and eliminate· the poisons;
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This point can be valuable for many .women's conditions but particularly for .all' sorts of discharges. Good for'vaginal
discharge accompanied by mucous and phlegm.' Treatment is not to stop it but to encourage it to flow; treat the causative·· ·. ·
factor, For many women's conditions including being frightened ofsexwd intereoiu•se leading to frigidity- problems with' .
being receptive, no passageway for the ql With soreness, irritation of the genital area -look at the whole person. Is the
woman fearful of intercourse, frigid, subjecting herself to it. ·:Unless you addreSS'the mental aspect of the problems this ll.rea
will remainuncured. This is apassageway.ofvital qi energy; If it is not tlowingthrough·here there.will physical symptoms:
the can't d<i this and that, low back problems, knees swollen and pl!iJtful, person can't bend knees, varicose veins, cold teet,
ede~ mainly troubles in the lower part.of the body and lower extremities. - PLN

Strengthens the lower back; tonifie:f yang: strengthens the leg:f; regulates qi and blood circulation in the Du meridian
(tonifies the Kidneys.) Pain in the lumbosacral region, irregular menstruation (especially if due to yang deficiency, excess
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To help people enter into life, when surviving but not living. A big revitalization point • brings back the joy of living,
uplifting the spiiit. When there is no will to live, no zest or vitality, resignation, fear of life or survival. When lacking in
strength and vitality, this is. a vast oceanic supply. Ifthey "try as they may, but just can't do it," or "if only, if only, .."
When very anxious, hyper-tense, distracted, lacking inspiration or will problems. We should see a big increase in pulses
after treatment here. Also for back pain, sciatica, incontinence, menstrual, urinary problems. - NRG

The power of our inheritance, emerging from the wid in rfi:e center, we spend our life fulfilling the power, living to full
potential the full richness of full human life. To bring back childlike sparkle,joy of living, uplifting the spirit and for putting
life back in. ·If this gate is opening and clo$!n,g prop~rly it should adjust to all of our needs. If it is januned, life is
threatened. You.can revitalize the body/mind here, so eonsider for.people lacking in strength and vitality. Takes energy
from seas and oceans. If working on the seas and not getting joy, maybe this gate is closed, oil it by needling, open it, an
then go back to the seas. Can use for intermittent fevers, where the body gets intensely hot or cold. Excessive perspiration
or none. If excess, heavy menses, sedate; if scanty, tonily. Useful for Water CFs who have terrible lack of reserves. Brings
the person to new ~~I of consciousness about their sense of~t life is about "The Cinnabar Field" is a reservoir of
energy, vitality, a very powerful point. If there are any problems with hot symptoms you might well cause an aggravation
with this point. If the persori is.completely berserk you might consider sedating this point, but this is an extreme thing to do.
Use moxa here when all pulses are low on. energy. Good point of energy to moxa, activates the jing in the Kidneys.
Adrenals, testes, ovaries. Consider very early on in treatment for bringing back vitality and energy. Very deep fears and
anxieties -nervousness often based on survival manic-depressive psychosis. People who don't see, don't hear, don't smell or
taste "I can't do this, I can't go out~." etc. They are practically dead in mimy ways. Or people with ·hyper disturbances,
distraught, insane, hypertension, anxiety. We will get our clues of how and when to use it from observing an excess of
something or a deficiency ofsomething. Use Ming Men to quiet all aches and pains: Very heating, if there are. any .
problems with hot symptoms, you can cause an aggravation using this point. But can be great if cold, inert, lifele5s and
looking it The-body can get intensely hot or cold or change from one day to another. If it is tremendously hot, bring the
heat down by sedating here. The top ltalf of the body maybe h!)t, the bottom part may be cold. Excessive heavy, dark i-ed
menses- Sedate because gate is open and flooding; scanty, no real flow- moxa. Hypertension, high blood pressure,
insomnUi. edema (open gate). inability to urinate., incontinence, trouble with hearing, nose eye or mouth. - PLN
This is a central point to help regulate the interpenetration of anterior and "posterior heaven, jing and shen, and one's
endowmc:nt or origirui["yin and yang. Ofteri translated as "life," here l have translated ming as destiny, which I believe is
more consistent with the inner function ofthe point. The usage of the term ming men varies to the extent that in the Neijing
it refers to the eyes and in the Nanjing it refers to the right Kidney. While scholars for centuries have debated the location of
ming men, in ounliscussion we are only concerned with its function. The 36th difficult issue in the Nanjing states "the
Kidney on the right ~~!fie gate of.life ... ·where the spirit essence (shenjing) lodges; it is the place to which the original
influences are tied." Ming inen may be considered synonymous with the dan tian."or lower cinnabar field found in spiritual
alchemy. Here, the original and· authentic yin and yang, as endowed by heaven, reside. Ming men is the crucible which
contains the infusion· of one•s authentic (zhen) Water and Fire. The interaction of this "authentic" Water and Fire "conforms
to the real nature, the ~ nature of an individual." Simultaneous to this interaction is the infusion of the inherited ·
constitution (anterior heaveri) with the aCql,lired constitution (posterior heaven). The composite term shen-jing ii;J.dicates the
infusion of the activating influence ofshen with the potential fur manifestation (jing). It is the directionality ofthis
interaction as fucused by the will (zhi) that determines the extent to which an individual is able to fully express his authentic
self and the extent to which habitual [non-authentic] behavior occurs. The establishment ofming as defined by Mencius
involves nourishing one's original nature within and accepting Hea-ve~ without. This results in an alignment of man's will .
with heaven's will This aligament is synonymous, on an energetic level, with the clear infusion of anterior and ·posterior
Heaven in ming men unsullied by the accretions of life's experience and habitual, mundane consciousness. Hence, the iinage
from internal alchemy of stoking ~e furnace of the dan tian, to burn off the refuse of acquired conditioning and return
original nature, The physiology ofMing men: The mysterious pass is an energetic concept and... does not have a· fixed
position in the body. The mysterious pass is not, in fact, material, but rather is a function that permeates every aspect of the
cosmos and the human being. This description of the pass is remarkably similar to descriptions ofmingmen and the function
of the triple heater Official as described in the literature. On a physiological level, the light of ming [destiny] emitted in the
operation of the pass may be likened to the fires ofming men. Situated between the two Kidneys, this "gate of destiny"
provides the mechanism by which the primordial yin ofthe left Kidney and the primordial yang of the right Kidney are
infused with each other and combusted to fuel the ascension of the human spirit. The energetic foundation upon which
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human spirit to heaven, where iniinortality is found. Ming men is the alchemical'tumace that contains and focuses the ·
interactions that serve as the physiological foundation for human health and evQiution.. It is the integrity of these interactions,
between one's original endowment of yin and yang (the Yua!l"!i), anterior an? posterior heaven, andthe shen and jing,
which ensure tha:t life unfolds smoothly, health is maintained, and destiny fulfillt;:d. As,long as the integrity ofthese
relationships is sustained without deviation, the one's qi may be said to be "true'' (zhen). The zhen-qi may be considered to
be that which supports the integrity of the "authentic ~~If.".- U

Tonifies Kidney yang; nourishes original qi; expels cold; strengthens the lower back. Seminal emiSsion, impotence,
diarrhea, leukorrhea. - HJ

GV-5 Suspended Pivot ...

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A pivot point like a hinge -this point oils the hinge. Use (or local rigidity to increase the flexibility ofspine and also
flexibility of mind and spirit, when the person is stuck. • NR,G

Use GV-5 and GV-7for pe<iple who .have baek problerm. Th~e ~ints C!Ul oilll11 the pivots,,like.hinges. Can give almost
instant relief: Also the mind and sp,irit need freedom o(111ovemenl .Ifpain is in the lll~d-back use.G Y-7 if in low back, .use .
·GV -5, if both, use the points together.. All things artictllate and move on "S11spended Pivot," ·the pivot between yin and ·
yang, its where. we 1\Vist from. If this point can't p'ivot, i~ lea,ds to' diffictilty ii:i m.owq)Cnt, rigidity,lumbago, sciatica, lower
back pain,· aching in back. If stools are very loose but formed use moxa to tighten. bowels. Particularly good forMS
patients. ~ PLN · · . .· <. . .• ... .

GV-6
Similar to GV-5, freely articulating. - NRG
Middle of the Spine JiZhong -
The mind. has to articulate and move freely. Has more e~ on the mental level·~ insanity, eptlepsy, depression. Poor
·concentration, ~orry,mental congestion from too muCh study; lassi~de, Mental illness, insecurity and !feptession; fearful •
insanity, epilepsy. Moxa is usually forbidden ~ it may make a person insane .or ,severely depressed and forgetful. . You can ·
.usewith people who describe their back feeling "like it is.breaking in two;" Affects endocrine system, especially the
adrenals. -.PLN ·

GV-7 Middle Pivot Zhong Shu···

Forbidden to moxa or needle. - NRG
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A great point when used correctly, tho11gh GV-6 and GV-& can do everything GV-7can do but to'a lesser degree. ~\
Deterioration of eyesight, -PLN · ·

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~ When someone can't relax mentally or physically. Generaf tightness, tight muscles, seized· up. Anchors and brings one
re. back to Earth, b,rings about an opening of mind and spirit - NRG

,--. For contracted or constricted muscles on a body, mind, or spirit level This point brings about an opening of the mind and
spirit. From the ph~ical standpoint this is where a person's breathing is inactive, pains in the chest-and muscles, digestive
,-., disorders. "Muscle" here might more accurately be. called tendon or sinew - connection with Live(; spasm, convulsion.
,-., Stomach ache. Still in the .middle jiao. but so~e He~ sp~m (~iac pain) might be helped by this point. Usu.ally ';'Se ~.
·.moxa. Tremendous effi:ct: on mental level for msecunty, mstabthty, !Jersons eyes roll around or are. fixed, walkmg aunlessly
re. :about. .You can anc~or tfle•.patient here; br~~:~~ b,a* to:~: Ljke.OV,4, it's a wh~le body/mind/spirit treatment.
~-~ . ..
. Contracted mus.cles m the l:!ack,· backache; lumb!lgo, spmal p.roblems, cu~ure oflhe spme, Stomach ache.

re. GV-9 Utmost Yang Zhi Yang

ra. For_gerieral weariness, drooping, weakness, brings heat artd yang energy, restores uprightness and holdS things up. - NRG
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The Governor vessel is,Jh.e most predominantly yang vessel ofthe body. This is the most yang point on the upper back on
re. :the Governor ves11el. ·IHs cOnnected with the wry~source of the yans energy. To do with the energy, vitality, movement,
· heat. When it is used it. should be to bring about a resurgence in the yang if that is what is needed. It is almost a horary
(<&. point ofthe Governor vessel. Relates like GV-8 to the Liver. Use when there iS aching in the bones, remember it's the
spine's job of holding ~ing up.. GV-9, .GV-1 0, and GV-11 ~e the patient.to a wonderful place and parts the heavens
(<&. · toshow.fhem a pJace tO: be, You must be very, very careful--the pat~t must be near balanced, as,it.takes the energy to a
•higher place. Consider this-point for.genera1 ~ess. It is good for weakness of all foo.r-limbs, pain throughout the body;• ·
,-., . or seneral-aching aU over either phf$icalty or mentally. ~Stabilize the·person here. There may be excessive body heat or
. excessive cold. A person may ~ve a ~fiery t~:mper, or be so inertthattheycouldn'tcare less. This is a. good regulator.
ra. .It is indicated in.intermittent fever where the.bodyis acting, accompanying the fever. It is. very good when people have lost
,.-.. ' all desire for food. - PLN .

ret. Regulates the Livp and Ga/lb/qdder.: resolves damp-heal or cold-damp. Jaundice - yang type is damp-heat and is treated .
. by. dt:y~g damp; fin lytle is cold,damp and is treated by regulating the Liver and Gallbladder, . with BL-17. - HJ · · · .
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GV-10 Supernatural tower . Liitg Tai
Prohibited to needle as this could freak someone out. For weakness, takes them up to the tower to see for themselVes, gives
. them a vantage point, when other treatments don't seems to hold, rarely used. - NRG

The ST-36 on the Du channel, for strengthening theHeart'and mind, looking here atHeart, Heart protector and Lung
disorders. Don't do too early; can be the icing on the cake. You've done the.spade.WOrk and the person is ready to let·go of
past life stuff and move forward. Can give a feeling of unity:· Gain perspective; Good if somoone has ciinfusion. See whar
needs to be done. If the spirit seems dead and the: patient doesn't want to see; or to hear, arid there has been little Oi'no -~.·
response on the pulses. It is very valuable in bronchitis; pneumonia, asthma~d.will ofteri wortc When nothing else Will
hold. Strengthens the spirit so that it cim direct the:body/mind. Can moxa and 'needle: . Don't be afraid, just cautious.. Don't
do on someone who's "out to lunch." The n~e re~rs to this point's position on a platform one vertebra below the place
where the spirit emanates froin the Heart and it's related poiitts GV-11, BL-15, BL-44. ~ PLN

In Daoism, ling tai is a term that refers to the Heart. Mencius recounts the tale of how the multitudes flocked to King Wan
as is they were his children, and built his ling tai "spiritual tower" in one day. This is a prime example of the efficaciousness
of the sage. The people rejoiced to do this work becaUse the sage, like the ancients, "caused the people to have pleasure as
well as themselves." This tower brings to mind the Daoist folktale of the forlorn governor who could not see over the trees
surrounding his residence. Thus, he built a tower that would enable him to gam perspective on his kingdom. Hence, GV-10
may be eonsidered as a point that filcilitates perspective and penetrating insight to the Heart. - U

Promotes Lung's dispersing and descending/unctions; {expands and relaxes the chest, detoxifies the system; frees the
channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; suppresses cough.) Cough, asthma, griet; palpitation, anxiety. Treats
both physical and emotional disorders ofthe Heart and Lungs. - ill

GV-11 Spirit Path Sheri Dao

Relates to the unfolding ofone's life's. path;:after reawakening the spirit.· Gets a person on their spiritual path. Could be
used with GV-10. Also used for conwlsions, or when bitten by mad dog. Also makes a person ready for manipulation.
-NRG

Area in the body of the Supreme Controller, the spiritpath of the patient; unfolding in their life. Having re:.awakened the
spirit, make sure it can go·along·its pa:th. It maybe dammed and riot-free to fl~;>w. Often you can use it alongwithGV-10.
If the spirit cannot get through a person will go berserk, or be extremely nervous .. Having gone up the toWer to look arotind. .,
then get it down andonto;its path so it can do its job. This point'regulateStheHeart, calms the spirit, rei~ the chest. It's.
,prime lise would be for eardiac disorders. First aid fur.fabies, conVulsions; insenSibility; ·Moxa or needle here can save .
hours of soft tissue work in order to make the back more amenable to manipulation; - PLN ·· · '

One may become addicted to the insight afforded by peak states of awareness. Ifone does not co~ down: "off the
mountain" (see (}V-1 0) and make use of one's knowledge in theworld, then ofwhat use is the wisdom acquired there? The • .
shock of divorCe, loss of a loved one, or evert ~iving a ~ diagnosis may·shake up oni:ls ·view of reality, ina way-that
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provides a glimpse of original nature. This glinipse oecasionally seems to produce a high, or manic reaction~ ThiS reaction
may be characterized by the momentary experience of an all empowering vision of the significance and interrelationships of
the events in one's life. This vision may be experienced in a way that was previously hidden byone's erroneous
interpretation of reality. Generally, the patient experiencing this vision appears inappropriately happy, given the seriousness
of the event, in a way that might be interpreted as denial. I have often used this point with GV-10 for quieting the Heart and
sedating tendencies toward mania - U

Regulates the Heart; calms the mind. Anxiety, poor memory, palpitation, cardiac pain. Focus on the mind and the mental
and physical aspects of the Heart. Also treats Heart blood stagnation. -ill ·

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The body, min~ and spirit are built on a central pillar, like a tent pole which holds up everything. Commonly used ·for .
.~someone who is easily knocked off track, easily broke11, leaning toone side, tends to crumble, ~raking under stress, off
balance, without stability. Strengthens the spine, gives backbone and integrity of structure. This point, arid GV-4 and GV-
14_are used perhaps more than any other Go~mor poin,ts. • NRG

St~ength,ensthe spine, hoi~ iterect. Bring(vital energyto that area. Gives "backbone" when someone is collap~ing,
·. breaking under stress. Tt ill.:· a pillar _for the spirit. Also keeps adjuiitments· in place. The name under-plays the importance of
the pomt. It is the vertebra¢, that which hol48 everything in shape. Si>m~tinies you can see the state of the body pillar by
. the waY some<ine is ljoldiilg them self, In ~~~~bp~,x/Mwdt~.P.iri~ if gives a strength and a resurrection of the spirit. It is a very
: valua~le point (orq:inforce111ent to hoi~ the"persori straight" lll!d upright. Use if debilitated by chronic illness and the
·. person's,"pilll!( is cnimbl~g.- Use i:rfo~ifcol<l, iilert, weak, to bring back the governor quality of guidance. If there is real
: rigidity/paiillheat y~~ might ~~ate. The spir1e is.~~ pill~ ofthebody mind and spirit of the person, straighten ii and
; s~en it here. The patieri.fwill tell you how and when to use thiS point by the way be holds himsel( The person who is
.• crumbl~g_and Collapsing'~!l often hjlve ,gr!#i-1 fear, nervousness~ anXiety, depression;: he can't go outto work and take the
everyday blows, so ~e stays in his r:Qom'in liis'house;-in hospita~ etc, This rriay lead to insanity, suicide, doing things
will
aimlessly, epilepsy.'"1be Officials th.emse1Ve5 panic if they feel ~is-pillar bOUapsing. The piliM can be too strong and
unyielding. You will see rigidity and brittleness of the body and mind~ the pei'Son will not flex, is bad to move, arthritis,
extreme ~eat, .et~, .. Jhe spine can become very rigid and painfu~ lack warmth, can dry out and become solid, a person can't
flex or bend. -The firSt thing that coltles.lil()ng may br~ thertt. Many people have broken under a stress. If the rigidity is
accompanied by iritens~ cold,_~en it~yneed a little Fire here and moxa Will help to soften the Condition. When the piliM
is too soft the spine miiy be too supple; too yielding, it won't hold the persOn up in body or in mili.d. There may be edema,
weeping eczema, boils, swelling. Always consider this point for rhe11matism and arthritis which tend to eat aw~y at a
person's support structure. There is a tendency too to droop and collapse with rheumatic disease: - PLN

-Tonifies Lung qi; strengthens the body,' (regulates the Lungs, diffuses Lung qi, dissipates heat and wind; dispels
pathogens and relieves fever,' expands and relaxes the chest; stabilizes the spirit.) Cough, asthma, allergic rhinitis (Lung
qi deficiency), cerebral palsy (with GV-4, 12, 14, 16, 20, LI-4, 11, 15, GB-34, 39, ST-36, SP-6- treat after 10 months old),
Promotes the straight growth ofthe spine. -ID
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GV-13 Kiln Path Tao Dao
Provides heat, affection, happiness • warms the spirit. Give solidity (hardening of clay), form and structure on the happy
path. The "Road to fla:ppiness". - NRG

Kiln refers to the ceramic amulets the Taoists wore to word off evil spirits. Starts of the spiritual ascent to the head.· Locally
problems with neck spasms, rigidity. Think.ofeverythmg along this road and the tragedy if it is cut off: and can't be used. If
there is need for stimulation a person will generally show a lack ofhappiness and joy, affection and warmth. It is a very
valuable point for bones, for malfunction or deformities of bones and bone diseases. It is much like and AE.P. of this Mea
and will help a rigid and firm neck and shouiders, torticollis, shoulder spasm, inability to raise arms, turn the neck, etc. It
will produce sweating if a person has a fever and is unable to perspire. This is a good point for depression, dizziness,
vertigo. It makes manipulation easier or even unnecessary. - PLN

Regulates the shao yang. (Tonifies protective qi, diffuses Lung qi, relieves exterior conditions; calms the spirit, clears fire
and heat, dispels wind and wind-heat.) Malaria (with PC-5 and TH-5), alternation of chills and fever (with SI-3). -lU

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GV-14 Great Hammer . _ Da:.Zhui.
Gives a major whack on all. the Officials to _break up a habit(lal pattern._ R~vitaHzes, wakes, shak~s. thumps, and gives a
kick in the butt when the Qftj.cials are s.tuck and unresponsive to treatment. - NRG · ·

_Use to realiy get someone moving, but only when they're ready. Otteri, even when you are on the nght CF the Officials dOn't
respond: This point shakes up t!le Officials; it's like giving th~rn a kick in the backside, telling them. to get moving. __ Spip.ous
processes wer.e known as hamme~ and C7 is th.e biggest hiPUirier, J.teunion of~angwith the Dii.cha~nel where alf the deep
reserves pour out. AmoredirectJink to the meddians than GV-~8.. ~is is apo~er hous.e o(tlte bf:>4Y· lt cah be use.dto
· revitalizes, re-stimulate the energy oftbe bOdy/mQ1d. Sornetinies if a patient is not responding to gentle treatnu:nt, you have
as
done everything with little .or no chang~. ~hen get out the big hainrnei. -_It gives. a zeneral shake-up. Use a thump to get ..
things goiltg. Do however treat this With t:eSpect . With hysteria arid epilepsyoft~n abig bang willbring the person back;
stop the jumpQ1g. This als.o may be the. case with St,Vitus Dance. lt_isthe·seccind'~t' point in the body for hemorrhoids, _,
(GV-19 is the bestpoiitt).lJse<i in acute-illpess, upper ~p~ry invasionofoold and wind. This point ~1. w~en using __
moxa, blow a fever or _oo(d over in.24.hours. Sedate ifacute iuta,ck. WondeftUlfor fevers- intelllj,itte~t fevers.~ feVers wi~h or.
without perspiration. It is a very gQOd point in p~lysis, aridfot hysteria ahd asthinaattacks. GoOd· for aU Lung !lfld chest
disorderlj, cardiac pailt, shoulder atrectitions~.s.ti~necJs toqic6111$, digestive p~oblenis. ·_ This haS a big effect on body heaf:. ..
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think .of it if a p.erson has an intense dislike of )teat or cold, or is intensely hot or cold. - PLN _ . . . .

Clears heat: releases the exterior;_ expels winf[; clears tht: mind;torJiflesyaf!g: (opens the Lung;tranS.fwm~phlegm.) ·
Neck .pain and. rigidicy, rruilaria, febrile diseases (reducing methOd, bleedirtg an!f cupping}. Heat in the blood·~ skin ·. . ·_. •·.
problems~ Use moxa or warming needle for yang deficiency, Calll!S the riiirtd fuf epilep~y. mani!) phase of bipolar disorder.
-HI .... ·· . . . -

GV-15 Gate of Dumbness YaMen

Problems of speech and voice. - NRG

Shallow needling and no moxa Use with care. - PLN

c;.tears the mind: .stimulates speech. Muteness ,(better-results if without tongue stiffuess1 but rather if due to a CNS
problem}, sudden aphonia, post-apoplexy aphasia, ~ ij.J ' · · .· ··· · · · ··

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WindPalace FengFu
· Wllidow ofthtfSky Sea of Marrow ,
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Creates calm, peace arid inner quiet during a windstorm, turbulence, old pilttems. Clears the mind and spirit, when thoughts
re. are blowing arotind; unsettled, aimless. - NRG ·
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,.., Fantastic point. Where you feel you're continually trying to access the Governor vessel energy, mobilize, but the person is .
crumbling; deflatirig; ·gets periOds of depres~ori and can't keep g~ing on. They can't see they're moving on or they'rirgetting ·
be~r and need a degree of connection, vision; ·SometimeS' use' this point' with GV-24 to make a total transitiop in the.
patient, take them to a higher plane,' really ,;chR.nge theni;'.'f~t'iS theimportimt issue with GV~i6; patienttnay feel ·
ilie
vulnerable as if they alWays have theif bac~l:'d 'Wai.t~?.Wifid is the spearh~ of disease and change. :something about
the nature of wind enables 'things-to change and gfuw. TonitY to·clear the mind and spirit. :Iftnanic, epileptic; hysterical
you tan sedate.' Points at the back., ofbcciput
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have air effect on. the: eyes.·. - PLN
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.Eliminates wind; clears the mind; benefits the brain; (calms the shim) Mental disorder, such as manic-depression (with
GV-20 needled towards GV-16) post-ap~plexy aphasia, common cold (exterior wind), wind-stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's
(internal-wind), nasal congestion (Du channel'runs through tfie.nose), idiiipathic parox)'smal occipital headache (tai yang)
with BL. 10; GB-20; SI~J; BlA;2: - HJ . . ., . . . . .

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,.. Forbidden for needle' or mo~- • NRG .;
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~ OV-19 Posterior Summit HouDing·

. Used oolnmoniy With GY~2Q. Us~ when one is in a crisis, when there is chaos. Calms the Ol;ficials, summons the wisdom
of all-elders, gatherS together the wise, the leaders and heads of state, the ancestors for a summit meeting; gets one above the
· sitU~ion; gives perspective from those on high. • NRG ·

Do GV~l9 ~dGV-20 together. Like p~Uring Qil on troubled ~ter. Use where there is total chaos... 99% of the time you
' woold sed8te these points. Primarily used with chaos. This is different from hyper pulses, even i{pulses are -l or- ,2, if
there;is chaos then still--sedate. Good to tontfy sometimes afterHIW for example; or if after you've done a lot ofwork on··
someone, to bring it all together. Imagine taking the Officials to the heavenly masters so they can all talk to el!ch other. The
heavenly ancestors have heard it all before, they let the Officials get their grievances off their chests and then they calm
things down so the Officials go home relaxed.. These are the two best points to restore order when there is chaos. The most
yang pole of the body. Use GV-19 when crisis is imminent; use GV-20 when it has happened arid person is fragmented.
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Gathering of the ancestors, summons wisdom of the ancestors. They've seen the pattern, the cycle before, Puts one in touch
with the inner wisdom of the elders. Whatever the problem, no matter how horrendous, it can be bettered. - NRG

GV-20 has the essence of Wood, perspective of what life is about as ~n indivi!i~al and humankind, what is the right way.
Moves the person forward. to a different level of underst.andiPg and being. .It ria.!Jy pulls things together,· you have access to
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ancestorS who have wisdom and knowledge, you ®I inC!lfllateJhe wisdom ~4 essence. of the point. Tonify when the
person is fragmented bu~ .not in an a~_:ute state,. wealcness and lf!!pleti(lf1.,. thiS pp.int ca,n pull everything together: and then you
can go and.do regular command point treatment. It clears the mind artd lifts the spirit. When very tight and tense, calms
down all the Officials. Might also tonify when there is a prolapse at the yin pole! i.e. it's the point opposite CV-1, good for
prolapsed hemorrhoids so you can do near and distal. When there is an ~cess of yang with aggressive qualifies of berserk
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behavior then sedate. You can use GV-20 and GV- 21 together. - PLN

Thi$ point summons all of one's spiritual resources in restoring _the order ofheaven~s mandate to:o,ne's inner kingdom of .
being. I have addressed this point in [Myth and Meaning in Chinese Medicine, Traditional Acup~cture Society SoU:rnal
(England), No. 11, April. 1992.) In convening the hundred demons on top of Mount Mao, [the Empe_ror} Yu is able to bring
spiritual unUy to ancient China. Oppose-the-Wind is "not a loyal subject but a rebellious energy, one who will. like the
"stellar winds" prevent the communication that is to OCClir during the ritual" In the microcosm of the body, the acupuncture
point GV-20, located on the vertex of the head, is named One Hundred Meetings, The Daoist text the Dao nong (hidden
Dao) states that the head is the meeting point of the hundred ~irits. GV-20~ then, is-the place on top of the head (mount .
Mao) wh.ere the 100 spirits meet. The traditiQIIlJI furiction ofov~20Jn ~g . \Vind ti:om.the head is inJplied in the
beheading of Oppose-the-Wind, the influence that threatens the integrity of the kingdom by opposing .'(q~s rule.. For it is Yu
·who establishes harmony by controlling the rising waters of chaos. W"md in Chinese-mediCine is seen as 8ny sign or
symptom in an individual that changes location and severity quickly. Its general presentation is that ofcbaos, and is
exemplified by muscle spasms, seizures, violent outbursts of anger, or headaches. The point GV-20 can help center on the
most basic leve~ restore control, and marshal the patient's resources to quell the chaos. GV-20 is the point that aligns us
. with the polestar to which "all the lesser stars do homage~ and it isYu's virtue in being a Man after Heaven's Heart that .
allows him to gain control of the kingdQm. It is his poweli of intention in visualizing the spirits that allows him go summon ·
and transform them into one body, an assembly (hui) of all under heaven.lfthc: Pulse ofboth hands have collapsed and .the
~patient evidencc;s the "qi-wild" pattern described.[all pulse: positions evideo,~ a'SppCrficial pounding.. : there is no depth to ·
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lf·the entire pulse, indicating that the pounding that is felt is the dispersion of the patient's final store ofyang-qi .. yin and
yang are at their final point of separation. At. this point, with the true yin exhausted, the patient's yang energy floats to the
top of the pulse. Now one is truly Jcnocking at the door of death.] then a diffeJenttherapeutic strategy (than an HIW) must
be chosen. In such a case, the yin of the whole beingmust_be tonlfied in prder to root that yang, CY-1 •. named. Meeting of
.Yin, represents the source of yin in the human being. QV-20,:H~4redMeetingS, is the gathering point of the yang-:<~i. ·. ·
as
Together, .these two p6ints rePresent the central axis ofHeaVen mid Earth ifOc:eurs in the human beiiig_ Tre8iing them
together can help restore balanCe of the piiinordial yin and yang and providC aceess to a resem: of this energy. - u .

Eliminates wind; clears the mind; .benefits the brain: (calms tMsh~n.)Mental disorder, such as manic-depression (with
GV-20 needled towards GV-16) post-apoplexy aphasia, common cold (exterior wind), wind-scroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's
(internal wind), nasal congestion (Du channel runs thrOugh the ni>se), idiopathic, paroxysmal 01:eipital headache (tlii yang)
with BL-1 0, GB-20, SI-3, BL-62. - IU . . . . . ..· .

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~ · Perspective of elders, like GV-19 and GV-20. - NRG

,@lp,. This is the summit to use when things have not completely fallen apart, i.e. by calling this meeting early we are preventing
the Officials from going crazy and no longer communicating with each other. Used wisely, this point will prevent the
~ Officials from getting into a mess. The posterior summit is used when everything has blown up. - PLN
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~ IGV-22 . i'N
... s~llu Meeting Xin Hui
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,.,. . Rarety used. - NRG

GV-23 Upper Star Shang Xing

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A point for spiritual brightness. Local for nasal problems. - NRG
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Opens the nose; (reduces excess yang in. the Governor vesseL) Rhinorrhea, frontal headache, nose bleeding with heat (use
~ bleeding method). - HJ •· · ·
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~ GV-24 Spirit Hall Shen Ting

Rarely used. For extreme cases when lli~39 doesn't do it When close to psychosis. Sometimes used with GV-24.5. - NRG

Calms the mind. Anxiety, fears (with 5NP). - HJ

tao, GV-24.5 Seal Hall Yin Tang

~ Used to quite the mind when there is over activity in the mind. When the mind is yammering and chattering, preoccupied, use
for extreme measures,• wipes the slate clean, tO see the space between thoughts. - NRG ·

Seal refers to the red niark worn over the third eye, sixth chakra. Point of illumination in the third eye. Both these points are
used for psychiatric cases;beyond normal neurotic, for schiZophrenia, psychosis. Where there are extreme mental disorders use
the Governor vessel to get these under control. Sedate unless terrifically depressed, Use where the process is just not happening,
there is turmoil, head and spirit problems. Can be dodgy, the person has flipped out- stepped off their journey. Can be good
where a person is doing well and wants to move to a different dimension. -up front issues have been resolved but the patient·
wants to move, they must be ready for it, together. This point empowers them to move, change, gives back their own spirit
-PLN

Frontal headache, nasal diseases (w/LI-20, BL-7, LI-4, LU-7}, stress, melancholia, infantile convulsion. Opens the third eye, .
dizziness, vertigo, insom,nia, vomiting, eye problems, hypertension, swelling of the sublingual veins (blood stagnation);
eclampsia. - HJ · · ·

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First aid for drunkenness. - NRG

Plairi Boi:J,e ···
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. End of nose but before tip ofnose at. ~d of cartilage. Shock. - PLN
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GV-26 Middle of Man RenZh()qg

For extreme disorganization, not whole in spiri~ unintegrated, puts one back to center. - NRG ·

Gqes to the. wry heart of the Heart and soul of the soul. Very p~t poir{t dovemor ~set point fur resuscitation. Use·.
with patients with brain damage, mental disorders, not clear; disorganized, not whole in their spirit Epilepsy, heatstroke,
shock. -PLN

Promotes resuscitation; benefits the. lumbar spine.. Mainly .for emergency cases (press fingernail.Ui and up),· such as coma
(may be due to diabetes or stroke -don't move the stroke victim around), epilepsy, acute sprain of the. lower. back; - Hl ·

GV-27 Correct Exchange DuiDuan

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USed a local poiilt only. - NRG

FU'st aid for toothache and oral thrush. - PLN

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GV-28 J· ··Mouth Crossiilg YmJiao .
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Exit . ·.
Used only for CVIGV bloclcs. Can palpate using th.e head of the needle;·.- NRG

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,-- Head and Faeial Region

,-- TaiYang · Temporalheadache, redne8s; swelling and pa~ of the ~ the temple, I" posterior on a line .
"Great Yang" eyes or eyelids - cornea or sclera irttlani8ti~n; from TB-23 to GB-1
,_ allergies With eye symptoms. Trigeminal neuralgia,
filcial paralysis, toothache.
·~ Yintang . Frontal 1\ead!lche, nasal diseases (w/LI-20', BL-7; Ll· Midway between the !'Yebrows
,-- "Seal Hall" ·· 4; LU-7),'stress, melancholia, infimtile convulsion.
: Open ~e third eye, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia,
·Vomiting, eye problems, hypertension, swelling ofthe
, sublingual veins (blood stagn!ltion), eclampsia
~ Shang Lian Qt!an · .': Sp~li and mouth problems, such as aphllSia. Under the chin, midway betWeen''the
,_ "UP~\"' Pure Spring" · · impairiil;f ot sh1rred speech, difficulty in swallowing, hyoid bone and the chin, on the
· hyop- of hyper-salivation with stifftongtie. Mutism median line
,_ from paralysiS ofthe hypoglossal nerve, inflamation
,.._ of the throat or tongue (tonsillitis, p~aryngitis, .
stomatitis).
ErJian · Can blee4.- redness, swelling & pain of the eyes At the.apex of the ear
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,.., "Ear Apex" (stye, intlamation of the sclera or cornea),
· hypertension.
Yu Yao ·Pain, in the supraorbital region, twitching of eyelids Dil-ectly above the pupil, on the .
ra "Fish Waist" (especially upper), Bells Palsy, sinus problems. eyebrow, over the supraorbital foramen
,.._ Facial paralysis. Can needle to BL-2 or GB-14 to Yu
Yao.
,-. Si Shen Cong Poor memory, epilepsy, vertex headache, cerebral 4 points on the top of the head, 1" in
"Four Clever Spirits palsy. ·For mental cliirity, dizziness; seizures, each direction (anterior, posterior, left,
,-- with Sharp Hearing" · neurasthenia, mania, hydrocephabiS. · right) froin GV-20
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, - QiuHou · Eye diseases, vision and optic llCIVI! probl~. such Be~ the eyeball and the
,_ "Behind the Ball" as glaucoma, optic nerve atrophy neuriti$; inyopia,
opacity of the vitreous body, retinitis pigmentosa,
infraorbital ridge, midway between the
outer,c,anthus and ST-1·
,_ estropia Behind eyeball; ca~ altell\ate with SJ-1.: · . .

. fm Cheng fmng ' . Facial paralysis, salivation, spasm of facial mwcle, · On the. chin, over the mental foramen,
ra "PinchCV-24,. toothache. Similar to cv~24. aboutl' la~eralto CV-24
r6 BiTong Rhinitis, nasal obstruction, nasal problems of all On the face at the superior end.ofthe
''Nose O{)en" 'kinds. Electrostim to LI-4. Can needle LI-20 to n~al-labial grove· ·
ra Bitong - firSt o~liquely, then Change tO ho~ntal.
,-- Qian Zheng Facial paralysis (especially Bells Palsy), parotitis, Anterior to the attachment of the ear
"Pull to Corre<:tive mouth ulcers. lobe, in masseter, midway·between ST-
,-- Position" . 6 and~T-7
,_AnMian Insomnia, headache (neat GB-20), vertigo. Behind the ear, midway between GB·
"Peaceful Sleep" MentaVemotional disturbances, palpitations, hysteria, 20 and''TB-17
mental illness; . .
.~

fmJinNu Ye Mouth, tongue, and speech problems (sequella of Under the tongue, at the midpoint of
,_ "Gold Liquid/Jade stroke). Bleeding metllod with 28-30 guage needle: or each sublingual vein ( jin jin is on the
ra Fluid" round lancet. Use gauze to hold tongue. · . left) ·
HaiQuan Sequella of stroke. Under the tongue at the midpoint of
,-- "Sea of Saliva" the fretJulum ·
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,.., ISS
 YiLong Hearing problems, deafuess, tinnitus, deaf mutism. Btthind the ear Yz" superior to TB-17
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"Cure Deafuess"
YiMing Eye and ear problems, such ~ cat~ts. myopia, Behind the ear, 1" posterior to T&-17,
"Screen Brightness" night blindness, vertigo, iDsomili&, headache, mental inferior to the mastoid bone, in the.
disorders. ant!!rior portion of the insertion of the
SCM. .. .
Sian Tao -;_· Throat problems, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis.. •· Anterior triangle of the neck, in the :
"Flat Peach" (Tonsils)" . depression inferior to the mlindible ·
anteiiQr tQ the· carotid artery (the · '
comer formed by the lines of the jaw)
fmgBi Thoracic outlet syndrome, paralysis or parasthesias ' ln the suprascapular fossa, 1" superior
"Neck an.d Ann" ofthearm. · tQ the clayicle, posterior edge of the.
SCM, .in th~ ~c;alenes, l/3 of the
distanC¢ fhmfstemal to acromial end '
of the clavicle

Back and Lumbar Region

'...,
DingChuan Asthma; dyspnea, neck rigidity, urticaria, chronic . · Yz" lateral to midline, level with GV-14
"Stop Wheezing" bronchitis.
ChuanXi
"Gasping"
Dyspnea, asthmatic breathing. cough, stiff neck,
urticaria. ·
•" lateral to midline, level with the
space below C7
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Wai Ding Chuan Same as Ding Chuan 1.5 latu.al to OV•l4
· "Outer Stabilize
Dyspnea"
Hua Tuo Jia Ji Not only fur local diseaSes: for scoliosis -needle .wjt!) 24 points on either side of die spine, .
reducing method on one side, cupp~g to reinforce the
· . other side. Symptom pattms related to the organs at
.Yz• to;l" ~from the midline, level
with the space infi:rior to the spinous
-. .
the slime level fta' Ji poiats on the upper back (Tl-
T7) ·diSeases of the chest, heart; lung, upper jiao.
r~a Ji points on the lower back (T8·TI2) ·~diseases of
the upper ab!lomen, liver, gaH btadder, spleen; · · ·
stomach, middle jiao. Jiil Ji pc>ints on the lumbar- ,
processes

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regioq'(IM.S>- diseases of kidney, u.s., mtestine5 &
genital orgaris, paralysis of lower extremities, lower
jiao.. .
.(fmg) Bai Lao Neck taion, stiffiless, rigid~. and paiit..Whiplash. .. on the bac(c of the neck, 1" inferior tO
"(Neck) 100 Whooping cough, scrofula, postpartum aChing. · the posterior hairline and l" lateral to
Taxations/Complete
Fatigue"
Yi Shu/Wei Guan Xia DiabeteS. ·Regulates blood sugar and pancreatic
the midline

l.S" lateral to midline, level with the -

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Shu function.shu point for the lower-epigastrium, dry · space below T8
"Pani:reas Shu" throat, stomach disorders, intercostal neuflllgia.
ShiQiZhui Lumbar and sacral pain, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, inferior to LS
"Under Ule t7• uterP\e bleeding, malposition of the fetus :(mo~).
Vertebra" irregular menstrUation \-tian yin" - heaverily water ·

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answers ~~imulation). Pl'OIIl9tes birth;. Disk.pi'Qbl~:
withjiaji poirits on either side, electostim 100/10
~cr()si spine, J'm.-aplcgia d~ to ~uma, sequella of
childhoOd paralysis. sciatica, anal diseases.

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~ YaoYan Lumbar pain, irregular menstruation. A dimple in the laterallumbar-illiac
~ "Lumbar Eyes" crest area
Xue YaDian Hyper-or hypo-tension. On the back of the neck,.2"lateral
~ "Blood Pressure from the tip ofC6
Point''
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YaoQi Epilepsy, seizure, low back pain. Oa~he posterior midline, below the
fill"> "Lumbar Strange" ' secdnd sacral tubercle, level. With the
inferior margin of the PSIS, at the level
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ofBL-32 .
~ PiGen Treats liver and spleen, enlarged liver or spleen, 3.5" lateral from GV-5, level with the
"Abdominal Swelling" stomach, low back or hernia pain, kidney prolapse, space·inferior toLl, Yz" lateral from
~ gastritis, enteritis, diarrhea or constipation~ BL-51 .
~ YaoYi Low back and GYN problems. 3" lateral to GV-3, level with the space
"Lumbar Proper" inferior to L4
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JieHe Treats lymphatic glands, cervical lumps and nodules, 3.5"1at.eral from GV-14
.~ "Knots and Kernels" tuberculosis (all types); chronic swollen lymph
glands.
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Jian Tong Dian Problems of the shoulder joint and surrounding At the midpoint of the lateral edge of
·~ "Shoulder Pain Spot" tissue, paralysis of the upper limb. he scapula (origin ofterres.minor)
WuMing Mental disorders, seizures, malaria Inferior to T2 .
.~
"Without Name"
~ JingGong Tonifies kidneys andjing. 3.5" lateral from GV-4
"Essence Palace"
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. XiaJiShu Lumbago, abdominal pain, diarrhea, urgent frequent BelpwLJ

~ "Lower Spine Shu" urination, dysuria, hernia pain, local lower body ·
disorders.
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XiaZhiShi Strengthens kidney yang, impotence, seminal 3" lateral to midline, I" inferior to BL-
/~ "Lower Will emission; lumbar ache. 52 (Zhi Shi)
Chamber"
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Abdomen
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ZiGongXue Irregul!lr mertstruation; dysmenorrhea:, infertility, 4,.· inferior to the umbilicus and 3•
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"Child's Palace" prolapse of uterus eclampsia, cystitis, orchitits, lateral to midline
appendicitis, pelvo-peritonitis, pyelonephritis. Any
.~
.GYN (With CV-4, CV-3, SP-6, LI-4, LV-3), ovarian
cysts, hormone imbalance, male reproductive
/~ problems, testes intlamation.
TiWei Abdominal or stomach prolapse, sinking or dragging 4" superior to the umbilicus, 4" lateral
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"Raise the Stomach" sensation in ~e abdomen, indigestion. to midline
1"""' WeiShang Treats abdominaVstomach prolapse and distention, 2" superior to the umbilicus and 4"
"Upper Stomach" sinking or dragging senstation in the abdomen. · ·lateral from midline
;@>•

ZhiXie Treats the bowels and bladder: diarrhea, enteritis, on the midline, 2.5 inferior to the.
.~ "Stop Diarrhea" intestinal ascariasis, enuresis or urinary retention umbilicus
~~ WeiBo Prolapse of uterus, hernia, intestinal dysfunction. Just medial from GB-27 level ofCV-4
"Uphold Uterus" or inferior to ASIS lateral and inferior
·ofGB-28 or medial to lower edge of
ASIS medial and inferior ofGB-28

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TiTuo Abdominal prolapse, prolapse uterus, hernia, lower 3" inferior from the umbilicus, 4"
"Lift and Support" abdominal pain. lateral to midline

Hand/Upper Extremity Region

Si Feng Poor digestion. in chitdren, esp babies (too much On the transverse crease on the palmar·
"Four Fissures" chocolate causing crying at night, spidershaped -=- surface of each finger, excluding the
babies, tooth decay, malnutrition/indigestlon ·· thumb
syndrome in .children - With ~and rolling up the spine,
press down the bladder meridian, stimulate BL-18,
BL-20, BL-21. Massage the thuinl? to wrist, index ·
(LI), and middle tinger{PC) to wrist. Use 28-30
gauge needle; quick shallow insertion, release yellow
fluid from local tissue), whooping cough. lntestinal
para5ites (especially round worms).
Shi Duan Emergency cases: loss of consciousness, coma, I0 points, one at the tip of each finger
"TenDra~" sunstroke, high fever; poision ivy, red hands,
tilintingdue to fright, shock, heat exhaustion,
conwlsions, seizures, hysteria, numbness of the
fingertips, hypertension, sore throat. Use bleeding
method. ·
ShangBaXie Local problems in hands or finger joints, local 4 poiilt on the.dorsal hand, between
"upper Eight Evils" ruimbness or inflammation; snakebite. headache, stiff the metacarpals just proximal to their ..
neck, sore thi-oat, toothache. heads ·
BaXie Redness, swelling, and pain of the dorsum of the 4 poifits on each hand in the web space
"Eight Evils" hand, spasm and contracture of fingers. Arthritis due between the fingers

LuoZhen
"Stiff Neck/Something
from the Pillow''
to EPI. Snake bite; headache, stiff neck, sore throat,
toothache.
· Wry neck, soreness and rigidity of the neck. Shoulder
pain or numbness,swelling of the fingers, migraine,
childhood indigestion, abdominal distention,
Dorsal hand, between the 21111 and 3"'
metacarpals, just proximal to their
heads. Aka Wai Lao Gong
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epigastric pain, diarrhea, sore throat. Especially for
acute problems. Needle contralateral, strQng
· stiniulation with neck movement
YaoTongXue Acute or chronic lumbar sprain. Conti'ala:teral. Use 3 pOints. on the dorsal hand betWeen
first and third points. · and disW to the bases of the
ineta.carp'al bones
WuHu Local pain or inability to move or straighten fingers, 5 points on each hand in the PIP joints
"Five Tigers" neck pain, sciatic pain.
YaTong Treats teeth and jaw - toothache, TMD. On the palm, between the 3"' and 4111
"Tooth Pain" ·metacarpals, proximal to the heads
ZhongKui Ggastrointestinal disturbances, severe vomiting, On .the dorsal aspect of the meddle
"Middle Eminence" hiccups, bletching, esophageal spasms, nausea, loss finger, in the PIP joint
of appetite. nose bleeds (moxa).
BiZhong Arm problems, such as pain, paralysis. Hysteria. On the anterior forearm, between
"Middle of the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris

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Forearm" longus tendons, midway from the wrist
to the elbow crease
Er Bai . Hemorrhoids, anal prolapse, neuralgia of the forearm. 2 points on the anterior forearm 4"

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"Two Whites" proximal to the wrist on either side of
flexor carpi radialis
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ZhongQuan Wrist problems, spasm or numbness of the forearm, Dorsal wrist between radius and carpal
~.
"Middle Spring" ·asthma, bronchitis, stomach pain or spasm, · bones, between extensor digitorum and
~ enterocele, corneal opaci#es, stroke. extensor pollicis longus tendons

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Jian Qian!Jan Nei Ling Pain & stiffuess of the shoulder, paralysis of the In the anterior deltoid, midway
"Shoulder Inner upper extremities. Can't move arm back. Use l.5 between the anterior axillary fold and.
~~ Mound" cun needle. Brings qi to the upper extremity.. Ll-15
,_ NaoShang Upper arm and shoulder problems, such as pain and In the center· of the deltoid, above Ll-
"Above Bi Nao" paralysis. 14 on the lateral aspect of the upper
,_ arm, midway from the acromion to the
insertion of the deltoid on the humerus
Lower Extremity Region
~ · Bai Chong Wo Skin· diseases, i.e., rubella, urticari~ (wind damp On the anterior thigh, in the vastus ·
"100 Insects Nests" heat), eczema, itching, puritis, eczema; medialis, l' superior from SP-1 0
gastrointestinal parasitic diseases. Near SP- t 0 -wind
is extinguished when blood moves.
Xi Yan Knee joint diseases. Good with \;Varming needle. Opposite ST~35
"Knee Eye"
Lan WeiXue Simple appendicitis (without fever or infection use Below the knee, 1-2" inferior to ST-36
"Appendix Point" herbal: Hong Teng He Ji), pain, numbness and
paralysis oflower extremities, etc. Diagnosis and
treatment of acute or chronic appendicitis,
indigestion, foot drop.
He Ding Local diseases. Can thread under the patella Above the knee, at the midpoint of the
"Crane's Crown" superior border of the patella, locate
with the knee flexed 90 degrees
Sheng Ba Feng Numbness and/or inflamation of the foot or toes, 4 points between the metatarsals,
"Upper Eight Winds" snakebite, peripheral neuritis, headache, toothache, proximal to the MP joints
stomach pain; irregular menses, malaria. Local
problems
BaFeng Redness, pain, and swelling of the dorsum offoot. 4 points, between the toes, Y2 "
Same as Sheng Ba Feng. proximal to the web margin
HuanZhong Leg and back pain, sciatica. On the buttocks 2/3 the distance from .
"Circle Center" the greater trochanter to the sacral
hiatus, found in lateral recumbent
postiton
ZuoGu Nerve problems of the lower limbs, sciatica, lower on: the buttocks, lateral edge of the
"Sit Bones" limb paralysis, sequella of polio~ ischial tuberosity, 1' inferior of the
midpoint of a line connecting the
greater trochanter and the coccyx
Xi Yi Local problems. Two points on either side of the 2 points, one on either side ofthe knee,
"Knee Wings" knee, at posterior edge of colateralligiments. at the posterior edge ofthe medial end
lateral colleteralligaments
YaoTong Trauma and pain (1) of the head, low back or limbs,
~ ''Lumbar Pain" (2) of the chest or limbs, (3) of the low back and
limbs. Move the affected region while needles are
retained.
~ NaoQing l.S" superior to ST-41, slightly lateral
"Brain Clear." to the tibial crest

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QiDuan Local foot problems, syncope, apoplectic coma, IQ points at the tips of the toes
"Extremity ofQi" intlamationofthe foot, beribcr~ numbness or ·
paralysis of the toes.
Du Yin Heart pain, angina, severe hiccups, abdominal pain, OnJhe underside of the 2~ tie in the
"Lone Yin" vomiting, hernia, GYN disorders (~gular or middle of the DIPjoint crease
abnormal menses, dysmenorrhea, ovaritis, etc),
morning sickness, retention of placenta, to expel a
dead placenta.
LiNeiTing .Seizures, infimt convulsions, pain in the toes or ball On the ball of the foot, between the 21111
"Inside Inner of the foot. and 3n1 toes, just distal to the MP joints
Courtyard" (the underside of~T44)
ShiMian .Insomnia, pain in the heel or sole. In the center of the heai
"Lost Sheep"
DanNangXue Diseases ofthe biliary tract and ian bladder, pain in 1-2" inferior to GB-34
the costal and hypochondriac region, pain of the
lowerextremities. Diagnosis and treatment of
gallbladdei disorders, pain following gallbladder
surgery, leg paralysis. Ah shi below 0834.

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~ Point Categories
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Lower Uniting Points Ruler Points

Ll ST-37 LU-7 Head, nape, back of neck

SI ST-39 LI-4 Face and mouth
ST ST-36 BL-40(54) Back
-BL ·· BL-40(54) ST~36 Abdomen
GB GB-34 SP-6 Lower abdomen
TB BL-39(53) TH-6 Costal and hypocondria

~ Front Mu, Alarm Back Shu Associated Effect Points

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IChannel J Front Mu- TCM I
Alarm Point - Five-Element I Back Shu/AEP I
Lung LU-I LU-I BL-13

Colon ST-25 ST-25 BL-25

Stomach CV-12 CV-12 BL-21

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Spleen LV-13 LV-13 BL-20

Heart CV-14 CV-14 BL-15

Small Intestine CV-4 CV-4 BL-27

Bladder CV-3 CV-3 BL-28

Kidney GB-25 GB-25 BL-23

Pericardium CV-17 CV-15 BL-14

Three Heater CV-5 CV-5 (Main), CV-7 (LJ), CV-12 (MJ), CV-17 (UJ) BL-22
Gallbladder GB-24 GB-24 BL-19
Liver LV-14 LV-14 BL-18

Influential Points

LU-9 Blood and vessels

CV-17 Qi
BL-11 Bones
LV-13 Yin organs
GB-34 Sinews
GB-39 Marrow
BL-17 Blood
CV-12 Yang organs

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Sea Points Groul! Luo Points
Marrow GV-16 GV-20 GV-15, GV-/9 (PLN) PC-5 3 dnn yin
Nourishment
Qi
Blood

Celestial Windows
ST-30
CV-17
ST-37
ST-36
ST-9
ST-39
BL-10
BL-11
TH-8
SP-6
3 arm yang
3 leg yin
GB-39 31egyang

According to the Nei Jing (Ling Shu, Ch. 21) eertain points may be needled when particular symptoms indicate that yang qi is
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unable to ascend to the head. - ·· -~ . ·
ST-9 severe headache, fullness in the chest, ,dyspnea ,
LI-18 inability to spealC (also bleedjinjin and yuye, under the tongue).
TH-16 sudden deafuess, diminished visual acuity.
BL-10 severe muscular contractions and spasms, vertigo, feet cannot support the weight of the body.
LU-3 extreme thirst, nosebleed, blood ejection
No particular symptoms ari; indicated fur the following points CV-22, SI-16, SI-17, GV-16, PC-I

Hong Jin Acupuncture

Immune enhancement: CV-'6 CV-4, ST-36, GB-39, BL-17, 20, 18, 23, 13, 43.
Wind points: 08-2(), GB-31, BL-12, GV-16, TH-17, SI-12- these points have Feng in their name.
Heat points: GV-14, LI~ll,LI-4, SP-10 .
Damp points: ST-28, CV-9; CV-3, SP-9, SP-'6
To ascend qi (espeeially forSpleetHli sinking): ST-36, CV.:6, CV-3, GV-20, CV-4, CV~l2, SP-4.
To deseend rebellious qi: for Stomach- ST-36, CV-12, PC-'6, SP-4. For Liver qi- LV-14, LV-8, LV-3. For Lung- LU-1, LU-5.

Five Shu Points ·

jing well •mental illness, emotional disorders, emergency conditions.
ying spring- clears all types of heat
shu stream • treats the outer course of the meridian. On yin meri~ians = Source point - also for internal organ problems.

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Jing river -diseases or the outer course ofthe meridian.
~~. zang and especially fu organ problems, especially excess in nature.
[Note the Liver channel is different. LV-3 moves q~ LV-8 (he sea) treats deficiency.]

According to the Classic ofMedical ProblemS (CAM p 358):

jing well- fullness of the chest, .Heart and shen problems.
ying spring - febrile disease:i1 and organ heat.
Shu stream - treats heav)' sensation and numbness, etc.
jing river ~.cough and asthma - yin organ = Metal; yang organ = f1re which controls Metal for excess Lung conditions. ·
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~~diarrhea.

Four Flower Points -nourish blood, choose any two groups:

BL-17 -Influences blood
BL-18 - Liver back shu
BL-20 - Spleen back ~hu

Diamond Treatment- harmonize digestion, regulate middle and lower jiaos:

CV-12
ST-25
CV-'6/4

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 Extra Meridians Chart (TCM)
Extra Master/ Xi Cleft Channel Points Functions/Comments Direction Area
Meridian Confluent ( Luo)
Point

Yin Wei PC-6 KD-9 KD-9, SP-10, SP-12, Tonifies yin, Heart, Earth Heart,
SP-13, SP-15, SP-16, blood. Nutritive, internal · Chest,
LV~I4/CV-22, CV-23 organs. Stomach-·

Chong SP-4 CV-1, KD-11, KD-12,. Connects pre:'" to post-. Center

KD-13, KD-14, KD- natal qL regulate~ .
15, CV-7, KD-16, KD- inenses, reproduction;
17, KD-18, KD-19, moves abdominal qi.
KD-20, KD-21
. ·.

Du SI-3 (GV-1) Regulates yang, yuan, South Neck,

wei qL nourishes CNS, Shoulder,
back Back,
Inner
Yang BL-62 BL-59 8-62, 8-61, B-59, GB- . Brin~·Y8llg to eyes, East Canthus
Qiao 29,.SI-10, LI-15, LI-16, . motion.oflegs, lateral
ST-4, ST-3, ST-2, ST- . leg
1, B-1, GB-20, GV-16

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Yang TH-5 GB-35...) : B-63, 08~35, SI-10, ·. Affi:cts the sides df the Heaven Retro-
Wei TH-15;GB~21, ST-8;, . .. body,:Shao Yarig, auricle,
GB-13, GB-14, GB~15, extenor;_ wei' Cheek,
GB-16, GB-17, GB-18, Outer
/~· GB"19, GB-20, GV~l6, Canthus
GV-15

Dai GB-41 GB-26, GB-27, GB-28 Affects threejiaos, Horizontal

damp, waist, ~enitals,
binds

Ren LU-7 (CV-15) ~

regu!ates utenis blood, North
menses, fetus, BF in Throat,
abdomen, moves qiin Chest,
lower jiao, wei qi on Lung
front

Yin Qiao KD-6 K.D-8 KD-6, KD-8, BL-1, Brings yin to the eyes, West
GB-20, GV-16 regulates fluid
metabolism in abdomen,
movement of the uterus,
scrotum (pain or
swelling), lazy bladder

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l'l:riniui(l!ltl• ~ tf nol for ~lit ITr!ft"' ""d i4nii ·Tragus pullt~ bartJ
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 Auricular Acupuncture - RL
This is a synthesis of~aterialli:om NADA, David Eisen, ACT, CAM, & Dr. Huang of Beijing. All of it has been verified
through use at clinics run by PAHC in Portland, OR.
Ear points are ipsilateral, not contralateral. This rule is said to hold true 90% of the time; ,
A healthy ear is said to be reddish throughout, largeaitd well-formed: the larger the better, especially the lobe. This indicates
both good Kidney qi and Jing. Additionally the ideal ear rides both low and flat on the head, r~uiring generations to achieVe.
Furthur information is found with Awiculotherapy: Djagnosis & Treatment by Huang, Li-Chun through w\.vw.auriculotheraoy·
intl.com. -~
Ask, view, scan, and palpate ...

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Feature Possible Meanings Common Sites
Veins: Red, blue or Stagnation, with heat if Originating li:om zang
/~ purple · red. Treat both ends pts., the Crus, or the Tri.
of vein. Fossa
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,_ Red spots Heat Antihelix, Helix

White bumps Damp, 'candida' Crus periphery

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Flat white areas Hypofunction or cold Antihelix

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Dry flakes Dryness, Metal; Conchae
Chronic conditions
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Groups of dark pores Toxicity or~hypofunction Conchae, Lobe, Tri.
~ Fossa
~ Moles Chronic blood stasis Antihelix

~-- Creases Tension; si.Jrgery: lowest In & around the Lobe

end of fold is 'the point'. (tonsils, wisdom teeth,
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Earwax Stomach phlegm Meatus
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Very dark spots Serious pathology Uterus
.~ possible

~. Large 'blown-out' pore(s), Pas't Excess Lung, Trachea pts.

'craters'
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Dimples, puckers CNS tension Lobe

5NP - Shenmen, Kidney, Liver, Lung (lower)/Heart/(Subcortex); Sympathetic. ..

From the South Bronx. Brings qi down and in ("reverse rush"). Reduces cravings, especially those that are "gut- retching."
· Based on a Hongkong doctor who used Shenmen and Lower Lung, 21100 electro-acupuncture for pre-Surgury.

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Crus of Helix- At the center ofthe ear, it ends at the Stomach ppint.

Ear Center (Nervous Dysfunction (ACT))- the first notch up the crus from the Stomach point, at the center ofthe.ear.
Not used much; may be related to Stomach conditions.
Diaphraam ("Point Zero" ~French). The secon4 notch (detectable with fmgemail) up the crus from St pt., anterior·from Ear
Center pt. ·. . . · . . • .. · .
Balances extremes of sensitivity for the entire ear, and so is used for extreme imbalances, including me11tal ones. (The French
as'sociate it with the navel.) · · ·· _ · · ·
For hiccups, hiatal hernia, emotional tension in diaphragm, blood disorders (henunorhage, skin diseases).
Regulates blood with seed, builds blood.

Crus Periphery- The Digestive System. Allfo pts. treat their coupled zang. (All points are on the conchae and just off the
crus.)

Mouth - below crus, close to meatus, in cavum concha.

For mouth sores, facial paralysis, oral compulsions (smoking, eating), TMD, swollen submandibular glands (often presents as a
residual, latent, sub-threshold infection- see this point).
Esophagus -one-third of the way from Mouth to St.
For gag reflex. difficulty swallowing, or belching.
-CV-17
Gastric Valvue I Cardiac Orifice- Two-thirds of the distance froni Mouth to St.
Affects Spleen, Stomach and Heart: For gastric symptoms., durodenal ulcer, insomnia, mental health. Can bridge Heart excess
to the Stomach.
Stomach - Where the aus has terminated and on the line made. by Diaphragm and Ear Center; or between Ear center and the
Liver zone. This wraps around to Duodenum. . . .
For all St problems, including nerwus system disorders and oral obsessions. .
Duodenum -At. posterior third ofsuperior border of crus, on c.Ymba concha. One third froin Stomach to the edge.
Duodenal ulcers, dry constipation, hypoacidic Stomach, gallstones, pancreatitis.

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Small Intestine- Midpoint (between Stomach and the edge) ofsuperior border of crus; or middle of mid-third segment
Treats Heart syndromes (including mental health issues), IBS, diarrhea. ·
Large Intestine ..,. Medial third of superior aspect of crus. Goes under rim, medially.
With SI & Sympathetic. For drug detox diarrhea. With Lung to treat skin and respiratory diseases.
Appendix- Between U & Sl
Diagnostic point -can detect subclinical conditions. Treat with points in Scapha (described below).

Cymba Concha -Lower flaO. All organ points in the conchae are on the 'floor' on the conchae, but right next to the 'wall'
defined by other structures. (:lmrg pts. treat coupledfo organs.) ·

Prostate -Between UB and the end of the cymba Concha; or at uppermost anterior part of this concha. Goes under flap. A
large point both at and slightly underneath the flap formed by the helix.
For prostate problems, urethritis, UTI in both genders.
Urinary Bladder - Directly above Large Jntestine. Half-way between Prostate or helix to KD.
Treats Kidney and UB channel pathologies: e.g. lumbar & neck pain.
Kidney - Below Shenmen, below the angle where the antihelix meets its inferior crus. At. the notch, hidden under the structure.
A conunon mistake is to locate this point too low.
Very important for Alcohol & Drug treatment to correCt its aftereffects, support the Will /'Zh~' re-regulate the CNS (seizures)
and help with fears. All K syndromes: weakness, chronic illness, neurasthenia, vertigo, ear or eye problems, gyneeological &
urogenital, bones, teeth, edema, etc.
~-Between Kidney and Bladder pts.
For renal colic, Kidney stones. UTI"s.Gall Bladder (on the right ear)/ Pancreas Con the left ear) -Between Kidney and Liver.
(Sometimes Pancr~ is slightly towards the crus.) Use Pancreas to help regulate blood sugar with diabetes; Use Gall Bladder
for gallstones, Liver yang rising, etc.
Liver ..,. Between Stomach pt. and the Antihelix, on a line with Ear Center ancJ St. .
uver
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Region- Posterior to Stomach pl (forming a large zone, as is this organ), in between the upper and lower borders defmed
by the crus at its strong part, Ear Center pt.
1. Dr. Huang pia~ the Liver: organ is at the upper part of this zone, close to the antihelix wall.
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2. Relax Muscles -At the center of this zone, on a line with Ear Center and the Stomach- a Liver function; used for acu-
anesthesia, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. It is the point with the most indications in the Liver zane and considered the Liver point of
5NP. Treat any point presenting with a pathology at or near this point. · ·
3. Hepatitis- At the lower anterior part of this zone; or between Stand Sp. With GB-34; ST-36, SP-9, and point below T9.
Ascites/Edema -At the center of the cymba, a zone between Kidney-Bladder and Small Intestine-Lare Intestine points. ·
Drains lower jiao: For cirrhosis (a very damp condition) of any organ, intestinal adhesions, allergic colitis, polyps, Large ·
Intestine bleeding; abdominal distension, electrolyte imbalance frOm chronic diarrhea or dehydration - all important features of
acute alt:ohol withdrawal. Perhaps why the 'Drunk' point is in this zone, close to Kidney.. · ·
(One Chinese source equates this with the navel.)- for Spleen and Stomach.

Cavum Concha - Largely Upper Jiao.

Heart -In the very center of the cavum; often the deepest part Often this is a shiny point and is on the same line as Kidney
and Shenmen; It is inost relial:lle to measure from front to the back, and the top to the bottom ofthe cavum ooncha while
learning.
Primary for all mental.health or shen issues; shock, anemia; shortness of breath (which is often a Heart condition).
Lung- surrounds the Heart. The Bronchii (or upper portion of the Lungs} are anterior. Upper Lung is the right Lung; Lower
Lung is the left.
Respiratory, skin and diaphoretic regulation. (Used in aeupuncture anesthesia for surgecy cutting the skin.)
Trachea -Found between the Heart and either l) the Mouth or, more likely 2) the ear canal: Check both. Can be very close to
earcanar.
Primary for cough, aslllma, bronchitis, and upper respiratory conditions.
Spleen - A zone below the Liver region, close to the 'wall' made by the antihelix, below the tail end of the crus. In line with the
notch at Brain Stein.
For all Spleen syndromes, including indigestion, muscle atrophy, prolapse, weakness, and blood diseases: ariemia,low WBC
counts, hemorrhage, bruises and bleeding. "Blood base." This is an important point for treating HIV/AIDS.

Posterior of the Antitragus - Still on the floor of cavum concha, are some complicated but powerful points.

Endocrine/Honnone ('Internal Secretion~ - In between the tragus and antitragus, a large zone; Anterior to Ovary, sometimes
extending to the entnuice of the ear canal. ·Watch for constellations of dark or enlarged pores here.
Broad systemjc effects. Regulates honnones, aids metabolic absorption and secretion.
For all gynecological isSues, with Uterus, including menopausal hot flashes and night sweats.
Also fur skin and blood diseases, digestion, allergies, rheumatic arthritis.
[mportant point fur mental health (serotonin uptake inhibition, endorphins, etc.).
Hepatomeaaly (Enlarged Liver) -at the posterior part, at both the upper and lower portions of this region. Also for hepatitis.
San Jiao- Above Endocrine, level with Adrenal point Look for a large "blown out" pore here.
For all San ftao and related channel conditions: Earache, digestive problems, lymph, and water passage obstruction (edema,
leukorrhea, itching; heat hepatitis). ·
Subcortex- at the root ofthe antitragus Where it rises from tile cavlim concha. This is a b1rge zone, extending up the anterior .
half of the antitragus' interior aspect Thalmus -located at the meeting of the antitragus with the cavum concha. A triangular
subcortex zone is located slightly down/anterior to this point. The tip of it affects the lower jiao; the lower/posterior corner
affects the middle jiao; the anterior lower corner affects the Heart and upper jiao.
These points work on the deep interior of the brai.ri. Most commonly used point in Chinese ear acupoint protocols, together .
with Shenmen. Primary point for pain anywhere: ·reduces ·inflamation and sweating. Primary point for mental health: Regulates
excitation of Cerebral COrtex (insomnia or lassitude)
Q!!!IT - Between Suboortex and Endocrii:le.
Excellent for diagnosing and treating painful ovulation.
Excitation- Posterior of Subcortex (not to be oonfused with it.)
'Wakes up' the brain.
Raise Blood Pressure- On the lobe and bcne;uh the . center of the intertragic notch, off the cartilage.
For quickly raising BP in cases of shock, dizziness and debility. .
Testicle- Halfway between the tip of the antitragus and its base. Or midway between Parotid and Subcortex/fahlamus.
Definitely effective for testicular pain related to vasectomies or surguries.

Triangular Fossa- For Lower Dantian and its functions.

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Internal Genital- "Jing ~alace" for men.
Uterus - At the center or deepest part ofthe fossa
Supports yang, nourishes essence. For gynecological issues, importance, prostitis.
Pelvic Cavity ~Just inside the posterior tip of the fossa. So close to coccyx (the "Firey Serpent") together these can be
considered a .zone. ·
Inflametion: PID, dysmenorrhea, prostitis ..
Cervix- Between Uterus and Pelvic Cavity.
DeCrease Blood. Pressure/Hypertension -At the top of the (osia, but not under the 'flap' create by the helix; or at the junctiO;!l of
the helix with the lower border of the superior helix. With Ear Apex to decrease yang, brings qi to the lower part Of the lower
dantian- use either a seed or a needle to lower blood pressure.
Shenmen -- At fii'St third ofline from Decrease Blood Pressure pt. to Pelvic Cavity pt., on the rim or slightly towardls Uterus. ·
Makes a "fish eye" - on the slope from Uterus to Knee - closer to Uterus is more tonifying; closer to knee is more clearing,
external, and. "washes down the legs." .
Primary point for pain or stress. For sedation, pain and heat. Most commonly, used point - but not with edema/ascites or cold-
type diarrhea (too much water). Primary point for both addictions and mental health.
For neuropsychiatric symptoms., HTN, cough, itching, anesthesia (with Sympathetic.)
Hepatitis - Halfway between Decrease Blood Pressure and Pelvic Cavity. A large vein usually manifests from here. [mportant
for diagnosis. Check the other hepatitis point located on the lower/anterior corner of the Liver zone. .
Asthma- On a line drawn from Uterus to Shenmen, close to the latter- thread from Shenmen. Yin br~th in- Kidney and
Liver; yang breath out- Heart and Lung; in between. breaths- Stomach and Spleen.
Basically a more interior and tonifying Shenmen. ·
Constipation- Between Sciatic and Sympathetic. Described below; a zone in the lower media part of the fossa. Very effective
with needle 1)1" pellet. With TH-6 (Fire point), KD-6, SP-3.
Groin- Below Shenmen, on the lower boarder ofthe triangular fossa, one third from coccyx to the flap. HalfWay between
constipation zone and· Coccyx.
For hernia,·groin pain, pulled muscles in that area
.Eupropean Kidney -level with Uterus, underneith the flap ofthe helix, above Sympathetic, opposite Superior Ear Root.
Very active in any Kiditey 4isease. .

Antihelix- Generally the spine. (There are variations in the location of the lower spine in different systems. NADA uses DR.
Huang's layout, also seen in CAM. Both systems use the same points for the low back. but see the spine in the ear differently.)

Spine- Along the height of the antihelix: the Olccyx is just off Pelvic Cavity; the Atlas is next to the antitragus. The cervicals
are the lower third, thoracics the middle, and lumbosacr~ the top third.
For pain, CNS regulation, bone marrow. Great for diagnosis (e.g. if red, no m()XIl on the back.)
Back Muscles - The posterior aspect of the antihelix, along side the spine line,
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Large zones to treat all back muscl~ at the level of.their associated vertebrae. ·
Rib -Close to Liver, on the.anterior side of the antihelix.
Intercostal and rib pain, rib misalignment
NOTE: the most current Chinese practice based on clinical research of over five major teaching hospitals in China is to treat
any pain on the backside of the body on the backside of the ear at the corresponding location
Mammary -Level with Ear center _and Liver, on either side of the sp_ine line. Treat both points.
To diagnose; treat breast lumps. mastitis.
Neck - Midpoint of cervicals and to the inside, just off the top of the ridge of the antihelix. .
Releases the whole neck. ·
Thyroid - Same as neck. or slightly below it.
Use with Endocrine. Hypothroid may have shock, low BP; hyperthyroid may present with tachycardia, goiter, or bulging eyes
(use metal ear tack).
Abdomen- Straight up the antihelix (45 degrees) from the Gallbladder, just inside.the spine line.
For abdominal, GYN pain, serious diseases. · ·

Superior Crus of Antihelix -The lower limb. (Body parts in between the joints are found in between the. points.) All. but heel
and toe are along the highest part of the crus.

Sacroilliac Joint:- Along the highest part of the ridge formed by the superior crus, level with Coccyx.
J:!ie,.. Above sacrum. Level with Uterus on the height of the superior crus ..
Knee -Straight 'up the ridge' from Shenmen.

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 Knee2 ·found near wrist on the edge of the scapha..
Ankle- Inferior and between Toe & Heel.
Heel- Next to Decrease Blood Pressure.
Toe- Next to Finger.

Scapha -Generally, the upper limb, with some interesting points for yang conditions.

Fingers- Top of scapha (but not underneath the 'flap' made by the helix).
Wrist -Level with midpoint of auricular tubercle. .
Elbow - Between Wrist & Shoulder points.
Shoulder - Level with Liver or Supratragic notch.
Shoulder Joint - Between Clavicle & Shoulder points.
Thread Shoulder to Shoulder Joint or use seeds. Very effective for shoulder pain.
Clavicle- On a line drawn level with the ground from Brain Stem at junction of the Antitragus with Helix. This is within the
scapha, but not at the very end of its groove. ·
Appendix- Three points: at the top, bottom and center of the scapha.
Urticaria/Allergies- Midpt. of Fingers. & Wrist or simply the Hand.
For all skin rashes, dry or damp; eliminates wind and itching. .
Thorax I Abdominal Wall- Above Shoulder, near Elbow, on scapha edge close to anithelix.
For abdominal, hypochondriac, gallstone and renal pains. . · _
Minor-Occipital Nerve- Underneath the tubercle. Often a network of veins.
Similar to Occiput, for headaches, sedation, mental health, cerebral blood spasm (dizziness, stroke, brain trauma).

lnferior Crus - The seat.

Buttock - On origin oflnferior Cius and along its height

Similar to GB-30. Includes SI joint pain. .
Sympathetic- A1 the very end of this crus, underneath the helix. Needle towards the front, along the highest part ofthe crus.
For autonomous nervous system regulation. Relaxes spasm of smooth m1JScles; use for any organ· pain (with Sheil.men):
nausea, stones, ulcers, asthma. contraindicated in: abdominal distension since it retaxes smooth muscles further. Regulates·
V..Sodialation: dilates blood vessels for circulatory and eye problems. Primary point for anesthesia, stabilization iri cases of
shock, low BP, excessive s~ting. Inhibits secretion, such as excess Stomach acid. ''Nourishes yin, supports yang." StaoiliZc:s
fright or flight. not as deseending as Shenmen (therefore it's good for watery diarrhea) • Shemmen is more "watery" in action.
Don't needle too deep • can C31JSe temporal headache.
Sciatic I Ischium - Midway betWeen Buttock and Synipathetic. Often white:
Moxa is applicable. For sciatic pain.. Also treats the ischerial tuberosities. NOTE: treat o.n the back of the ear..

Antitragus ~ The head.

Brain Stem- At the junction of the antitragus with the Antihelix (spine). Needle from above:
Best ear point for post-stroke (this point is "active"- has qi in this case, but doesn't seem to have much effect), spinal injury,
Parkinson's, mental health. Paralysis.
~-Tip of antitragus.
Correspond to parotid glands, similar to the tonsils. Not commonly used, but sometimes a mole is visible here. Similar to
(~ Adrenal. Sometimes used as another asthma point. Often involved in inflammatory asthma, sub-clinical sore throat.
Brain - Midway between Brain Stem & Parotid.
Mental retardation, mental health, enuresis. Can thread to Br. Stem pt.

The following three points are afl on a line along the base of the antitragus; they are off the cartilage; and they may easily
be threaded together to treat headache: ·
Forehead -The most anterior ofthe three. Primliry for sinus problems. For insomnia where dreams awaken the patient.
Temple- Also for vertigo, c;ye problems, lassitude, migra_ine. . .
Occiput- The most posterior. Correspoints to GB-20, BL-10, GV-15, GV-16. Has the most indications:
I) Mental health issues: sedation, easing the mind. Also neuropsychologial disorders, as from meningeal irritation: convulsions,.
psychosis,shock. · ·
2) Nausea, motion-sickness, dizziness.
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4) Eye diseases.
5) Wind: spasms, stiff neck, TMD.
6) For insomnia (trouble falling asleep- see Forehead for waking up)
Great to add to SNP for relaxation.
Vertex- Between and below Temple & Occiput.
For vertigo, local pain. Headache. Corresp~nds to GV-20.

Tragus -The upper respiratory system, with some powerful systemic points. (Generally sensifive to the needle.) Not as good
diagnostically. ·

On the medial side ofthe tragus (towards the meatus):

'Internal' Nose- in the center of the lower halt: For nosebleed, rhinitis, sinusitis. 'Internal' refers to the location on the ear, not -
its function.
Throat i Pharynx I Larynx - center ofthe upper half. -

The rest are on the outside ofthe tragus:

'External' Nose- The center of the tragus, near its joining with the face.
For rhinitis, eye inflammation from allergies.
Tragic Apex- The tip of the upper tubercle of the tragus.
For heat (fever), pain, HTN.
Adrenal- At or just off the tip ofthe lower tragic tubercle. Carefully palpate for it.
Generally, for heat, pain, spasm, wind ('prednisone point'). More specifically:
1) Kidney yang;·stimulates adrenaline and adrenocortical hormone: For allergies, inflammation, serious poisoning from
infection, chronic illness.
2) Affects dilation, constriction Qfblood vessels: For hypo- or hypertension, capillary hemorrhage, shock.
3) Regulates respiratory function (Lung as mother of Kidney): For fever, respiratory and skin diseases.
Hunger.-. On the center oflmver half of the tragus,. at the midpoint of Adrenal and External Nose.
For compulsive eating. Craving as a cross addiction. .
:!:l!!:g ':'7..9n the middle oftqe upper half of the tragus, between External Nose and. Tragic Apex.
For diabetic thirst and polyuria .
Heart Rate- AbOve Th.~t. at;~e lniddle ofth upper quarter of the tragus ..
Ext,remely effectiWI for tlichycardUt; arrhythmia from any cause. Or Heart rate too slow (cold/qi deficiency). Good with BL-3
needled down. . · · . . ·
'External' Ear- At notch above the tragus, just off the cartilage, in between tragus and helix. Just posterior th TH-21.
·Best ear'point for any ear disorder: lllclditory hallucinations, delusions from 'voices,' ear ll.iseases/infections, iinnitus, dearness,
dizziness & vertigo. . · · ·· · · ··

Helix: Posterior Half- Releases yang.

Apex- Tip of ear. Needle from directly above. Most yang part of the ear.
For heat, wind, spasm; sedation and analgeSia. Can be bleed for fevers, eye diseases,· hypertension, (lise with Blo()d Pressure
point), conjuctivitis. (Moxa for keratitis.) Can clear the "slate" before tonifying with seeds. ·
Gan Yang 1.2- Above and below the Tubercle of the ear on the helix. Treat if visible lesions are apparent, such as veins or red
spots.
Gan = Liver: Treats Liver qi and yang. .
Helix 1-6- Going from the GanYang #2 to the bottom of lobe, divided equally into six nodes.
As Ear Apex, but more for tonsils (and pain).
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Tonsils 1-4 -A$ in Helix 1,61lb()ve, but this time divided into fourths.
Tumor Zone- On the lobe, 'throughout Helix #6-4 (the lowest 2 He~ pts.).
Very effective for treatillg pain from cancerous tumo~s in any location. Squeese hard to diagnose possibility of tumor- a painful
response may indicate a 50% chance of cancer according to Dr. Hu3llg.) ·
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HeUx: Anterior J{alf- Lower orifices; all on flat side (not edge) of helix facing the practitioner. Look for veins to identify sub·
clinicalliTI's or SID's ·can thread through the vein.

'Distal' Rectum -Approximately level with Large Intestine (slightly lower).

For heliii1loroids (not full blown- BL-57; full blown use BL-30, GV-1. For bleeding in the lower jiaolhemmoroids use SP-1,

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 LV-l (w/moxa • 5 cones each or pole. Tang's acupuncture- 3 points 2 cun above Ll-5, GV-20 and Er Bai), eonstipation,
dysentery.
Anusi'Proximal' Rectum- Next to Lower Blood Pressure at top of triangular fossa.
same uses as 'Distiil.' "Anus" for more external problems. Observe and treat whole area.
Urethra- Level with Bladder.
~I Genital - Level with Sympathetic.
For SID's, pain. Also structural issues: neck, low back, sciatica (from relationship to Bladder and Mesoderm).
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Lobe- More of the Head; divided into 9 sections.

Eye- Center of the lobe.

Eye l & 2 -on both sides of the intertragic notch, just off the cartilage. The more posterior one is said to be better for more
yang conditions.
Neurasthenia I Aggression- center of zone four, or off of Forehead. near where lobe meets the cheek.
For abusive, on 'edge,' foul-mouthed (snappy) or violent patients; stress, quitting smoking. Good with Shenmen and
diaphragm. .
'HyperTension'- Same location as GB-2; or off the cartilage, in front oflower tragic notch. Watc for folds.
Provides relaxation oftension, but no real reduction in blood pressure: Anxiety. Short-term grounding (qi into Earth).
'Internal' Ear- Midpoint of sect. 6
Not as powerful as 'External' ear. For vertigo, ear problems.
(The following treat dental andjawifMD problems. Palpate the entire lobe when they arise. For TMD examine the upper
third ofthe lobe especially.)
Cheek- A zone, behind and above the Eye point in the center of the lobe.
TOOthache l -Section 1, lower back comer ipsilateral LI-4, ST-6, 7, 1.5 cun needle to tooth. If not enough qi and blood use
seeds on the ear points.
Toothache 2- Center of section 4
Lower Jaw - Section 2. front-upper part
Upoer Jaw - Section 2, lower back
Maxilia- Section 3, midpoint.
Mandible - Section 3, superior part
!m!!!!- Tonsil #4 is actually center of Section 8
Wisdom Teeth- End of scapha, above Mandible. Shows a crease if they have been removed.
OleerfuJ Point -center of zone 9.

P~terior .Ear- Not as useful diagnostically, but treats yang conditions. Good for back pain- needle point on the back of the
ear based on the location on the front. Can be used to "mirror" the other s"ide of the ear -good for self-conscious patients who
need seeds. Also seed may stay better on the back of the ear. Treats pain on the back of the body and may include yang
channels. Nogier treats the posterior ear to integrate all aspects of the being: physical~ emotion, and spiritual ('Phase IV').

Blood Pre:isure Groove- No longer used in Chinese teaching hospitals as of2000. Treats the back instead. Better results for
KfN are from bleeding 8~10 drops from Ear APex and needling Lower Blood Pressure. In the past: the grooves form a 'Y,' with
BP Groove being the upper one furthest from the head. Needle or prick the most prominent veins. {It can be divided into thirds,
with the uppermost one being the most yang and for treating and diagnosing the highest blood pressure.) Can thread.
Also for skin diseases; to pacify the Liver and descend its qi.

Upper & Lower Ear Root- At the upper (where the ear connects to the head- gap closest to the ear when not pulled)- and
lower-most part of the posterior ear. · · ·
For asthma (upper) -gives a ~'puft'' in the chest like an inhaler. For pain (headache & abdominal), hemiplagia.
Middle Ear Root I Vagus - Where the ear meets the head, midpoint ofUpper & Lower Ear Root.
For relieving pain in the organs as in dysmenorrhea. Opens the orifices: headache, nasal blockage, etc.
Deep Sleep· Opposite Neurasthenia!Agression. Often a deep crease is seen here with chronic insomnia.
Upper-Middle and Lower Back- Are on the back of the ear, equally spaced with the lower back being the uppermost point.

(The following are in the form ofthe four directions with the center, and are broadly indicated for relatively yang
manifestations oforgan imbalances. These are found in CAM)

Earth -Center of posterior aspect of ear.

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For abdominal distension, diarrhea, indigestion, etc.
Fire -- above Earth, in Blood Pressure Groove.
For Heart fire, to tranquilize Heart, ease the ~ind, stop pain: insomnia (with seed or needle), hypertension. headache.
~--Below the Earth, opposite Subcortex. .·
For Kidney function, hearing, bones, filling marrow: headache, insomnia, dizziness vertigo, drug dreams (with seed).
Wood -on the Helix, level with Earth. Level with Liver, Treats the upper back.
For Liver qi stagnation, harmonizing St., nourish tendons, activate blood.
Metal"'-level with Earth and Wood, just out fromMi'!_dle Ear.
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For Lungs, asthma, skin and hair: fever, Large· Intestiifll symptoms, etc.

Meatus - Ear canal

Temporal Nerve- At the base of the Tragus, just inside the start of the ear canal.
For deafhess, tinnitus.

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,-. - fur acute problems
• fur strokes or organic brain problems
,-. -fur MS- needle over atrected areas (white oval spots on a CAT scan may indicate cold phlegm)

,-. Needling Method . . . . . ,

Feel a drag on the needle, stimulate the needle with minute thrusts- lead with the elbow and involve the whole body in the motio n. White
~ -. stimuliting the needle (a few minutes a~ a time), "activate" the target area· move the affected body part (you or the patient) or have the ...
patient Imagine themselves moving the area, have them stomp their feet, rub the area, etc.
,-. Repeat stimulation and activation every 20-30 minutes. Retain needles fur 2-4 hours or longer.

· Zhu's Eding Zone

• 1 cun wide from GV-20 to ~ <:un anterior to GV-24
-treats diseases on the yin aspect of the body· from perineum to head.
Edingl: ~ cun in front ofGV-24 to GV-24 - whole head. neck, face, throat, tongue- calms the mind, opening the orifices, brightening the
eyes, soothes fiight, treats sore throat, restores consciousness, ment&Vemotional i511ues - treat ipsilateral, usu~lly needle down.
Eding2: from GV-24 to GV-22. Upper jiao. Regulates/opens the Lung. soothes chest diSorders, soothes wheezing, calms the mind an(j. t~e
Heart· chest pain, palpitation, cough, asthma, convulsion of the diaphragm, stuffiness of the chest, etc. lfthe problem is one sided, needle .
contra-laterally. ·
Eding3: fiom GV.22 to GV-21. Middlejiao. Regulates the Stomach, disperses stagnant Liver qi,, regulates ~e Gallbladder, cleans the
intestines- biliary cholic, gastritis, Stomach ulcer, dysfunction of the digestive 5)'stem, stops vomiting and diarrhea, etc. Needle ccintra-
laterally. Not used often . .· .. ,
Eding4: fiom GV-21 to GV-20 Lower jiao and lower .limbs. Reinforces the Kidney tQ promote urination, regulates menstruation, astringes
ascendant Liver yang - ureteric stone, retention of urine, incontinence, prostitis, Atl'ects reproductive organs,; increases So~:~rce qi,
strengthen the root Usually needle back, bilateral or contra-lateral.

Zha's Dingnie Zone

- best fur strokes, especially older strokes.
-1 cun wide, fiomGV-21 to ~cun anterior to ST-8. ·
-toward the fiont is more motor, towards the rear is more sensocy. . :· .
-line reflects a person in fetal position with limbs fulded (feet to upper thigh, shoulders to hands).
~-upper third: lower limb
foot (does not include the hip joint)lupper thigh
knee
Dingnie2 -middle third: upper limb
elbow
shoulder/wrist/hand (near Dingnie3)
Dingnie3 -lower third: &ce and side of head
-needle contra-lateral fur problems. below the neck.
-needle down for dyskinesia; such as paralysis or weakness.
-needle up fur dysesthesia, such as pain, numbness, etc.

Zhu's Dingjie - Front Zone

-.25 cun from GV-20 to .25 cun fiom BL-7, I cun wide. ·
- fur pain and diseases of the hip joint, inguinal region, buttock.
- for skin itching (R. Lore).
• needle upwards, contra-lateral or bilateral.

Zhu's Ding!ie- Back Zone

- .25 cun from GV-20 to .25 cun fiom BL-8, 1 cun wide. .
-for pain and diseases ofthe shoulder joint, neck, scapula, upper trapezius (needle between this zone and Dingnie zone).
- needle upwards, contra-lateral or bilateral.

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 Zhu's Dingzhen Zone ~
I cun wide from GV-20 to GV-17. Circulates qi of the Bladder and Du channels, reinforces tho Kidneys, improves eyesight, stops pain.
Ttreats diseases on the yang aspect ofthe body- pain, muscle strain, cervical hyperosteogeny/spondylopathy. Four equal zones: head, jlflie,
neck, back, lumbus, sacrum, perineum.
Dingzhenl: governs the back of the head and neck. (Upper section4/4) -
Dingzhen2: governs vertebra C7 to TIO. (Upper 3/4) ·
DingzhenJ: governs vertebra TIO to LS. (Lower 214) -
Dingzhen4: governs sacrum and coccyx. (Lower 1/4)
_~ -needle contra•lateral or bilaterally. ~

Dingnie Qianxiexian and Houxiexian -Motor and Sensory Zones ~

- best for paralysis.
- also treats pain, itching, skin diseases (can retain needle for long periods, especially to subdue itching). ~.
- should feel sensation down limb.
- needle contra-lateral for problems below the neck. ~
- lines are about 1 cun wide.
upper portion: leg (this region is less than a third due to the brain's curvature). ~.
middle portion: arm.
lower portion: ·. ·head, neck. ~'

Dingpianxian -Leg Motor/Sensory and Ann Motor/Sensocy ~

- thread forward tO treat the groin. •
- thread backward to treat the lower back and knee. ~·
-·for leg- from BL-6 to BL-7 -option to do scalp three needles (Du-21 to BL-6 to BL-7 to Du-20)
- needle furward to treat the Yin aspect, backwards for·the yang. -
- incorporates the Bladder channel. ·
- for prolapse. ~
- for hefnia (include ST-8).

Niegianxian - Headache- GB-4 to GB-6 .

-stops severe headaches, except those around the eyes (use scalp-face or Zhenshang Pangxian- Eye)
- ispsilateral.
-from GB-7 to TH-22- good forTMJ (close to ear).

Zhenshang Pangxian - Vision

- treats the eyes, vision problems (especially with the visual cortex)..
-needle down, tip to above occipital ridge, level with the eyes, Y2 cun off of center, needle bilaterally.
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Epangxian- Three Jiaos
Upper Jiao: BL-3 ·above inner canthus.
Middle Jiao: GB-15- halfway between the pupil and center line or above pupil.
Lower Jiao: ST-8 or above outer canthus
- insert the needle further back than forward from the above points.
- treat contra-lateral for problems below the neck.

Zhenxia Pangxian- Vertigo

- treats MS, dizziness, especially due to a dysfunction of the cerebellum.

Ear - GB-8 to GB-9

:tTeats hearing loss, tinnitis, bearing voices (ear seed on external ear point too), ear plug, inner ear vertigo/ problems..

Scalp- GV-i4 - helps all scalp points.

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PC~3: thumb p~ih. use ipsilateral. ispilatei-81 knfie pain, espeei811y yang mirig channel. .
PC'-6: knee pain. use eontralaterat on sam~ side use w/ LV-3.

P0:9: throat pain. use bilateral. can bleed too.

Ht-4: nec;k and trapezius area pain. use contralateral.
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PC-,7: sciatica, especially pn posterior & medial aspect of thigh. groin pain. use contralateral. -
Ht-5: sciatic pain. more effective for pain of posterior thigh;J~specially in GB channel use contralateral.
Ht-8: migr"aine type headache. use contralateral. -· :
U-5: ankle sprain or pain, especially for yang ming (ST-41) area. use contralateral.
U-11: knee pain. use contralateral, deep insertion (1.!)..~ cun, to Ht-3).
Ll-12 & 13 {sfightly posterior, more on surface of bone- Ashi): spine orparaspinal pain, usually above scapula. use
contralateral. · • ·. · · .· .
U-14: dizziness related to hypertension, nasal congestion, runny nose, vaginal discharge. use bilateral.
Sl-3: neck pain (especially Taiyang type). for one-sided headache, use ipsilateral. for neck pain, either side ashi.
other side use Ht-4. ·
Sl-4: eye pain. good wiTH-2. use contralateral. Sl joint pain.
Sl-6: scapular pain, pain between scapula and spine. use ipsilateral. . .
~: eyes tired or a sensation of heaviness, especially when pt has hepatitis. use bilateral. also for sore throat,
especi~lly in summer. if pain is one-sided, use ipsilateral, otherwise either side, w/LI-3 on. same side as TH-:Z and LU-
10 on other side.
TH-5: constipation (w/KD-6 on same side, BL'-62 and LU-6 opposite), rib pain, Heartburn•. either side; test both fot
ashi... · . ·
TH-6 & 7: constipation, rib pain. contralateral for rib pain. good with TH-5 to enhance it.
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TH-9: cpntralateral hip/lumbar (GB) pain . .
Lu-2a (sensitive spot in vicinity of Lu-2, often lateral_ on deltoid}: ankle pain or sprain .. use contt:.alateral.
.!:!:!::§: upp~r lumbar or lower thoracic pain~ ·needle or bleed contralateral. Hemorrhoids ~ bleed. · -
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So-9: hea~ache, frontal, summer; GYN!hormone disorders. use either side; determine by ashi. nasal
headache/sinusitis w/ST-36 and LU-7 opposite side, Ll-3 or Ll-4 same side; if blocked 1,.1se U-20 and Yintang for .
temporary relief. .
So-9a (sensitive spot, usuaUy 1-2 cun below Sp-9}: shoulder pain, especially on TB channel (lateral deltoid or
Shaoyang). use contralateral. .
So-7: menopausal problems, especially with irregular menses/cramps. uterus/ovary problems,·infertiflfY: use
either side, .cletermine .by ashi.
K-3: lumbarptain (SI joint area). use contralateral.
~: chest pain, Heartburn, Stomach/esophagus pain, (Western) Heart problems. use either side. "
St-36: hiata( hlimia pain. Heartburn. use either side or determine by ashi. · . . ·
St-41: shoulder Pllin (frontal or Yangming), carpal tunnel or wrist pain (J)~Imar), good w/LV-4. use ipsilaterm.
GB-30: shoulder pain in trapezius area (GB-21, SJ-.15 area, 1-1.5 hour retention), migraine, especially at vertex on
GB channel. use contralateral.
~: headache, especially temporal migraine, on&-sided. either side, determine by ashi.
GB-32: TMJ pain. either side, determine by ashi.
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· ··Needle all ashi from GB-34-32, bilateral if necessary.
GB-33: elbow pain, tennis elbow, ahsi not necessarily on channel. TMJ; use contralateral.
GB-34: rib pain {w/TH-5,6, 7), loWer abdominal pain. use contralateral for rib pain, ipsilateral for lower abdominal
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pain. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. · . ,, .
.§.!dQ: lumbar pain, hemorrhoids, occipital headache; ·bleed either or both sides (prominent capillaries).
!!b:§Z: upper back pain. bleed first, then needle contralateral. un•s, Kidney stones w/KD-6, BL-61, UngGu, .LU-7,
moxa ashi below ST-~ around mouth or around Ll-20.
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 ~ Ling Gu (proximal to Ll-4, just distal to the junction of the first two metacarpals on Yangming line): sciatica (wl Da Bai
~ &occasionally w/ Zong ·Bai or Sl-3. for lateral part of leg &low back pain) - use contralateral. shooting-type pains
throughout body (start in one area & project down a limb, channel, or to another part of body, including most
ra dermatome-related pain) - use contralateral. elbow joint pain - use iPsilateral. headact,e, head area symptoms
(can use w/ or wlo Ll-4 or 3)- use bilateral or contralateral. painful &lor}requent urination- use bilateral. lower jiao
ra problems in front or back, GYN wlcramps.. ·•. ' · .
,.-., Da Bai (about 0.5 cun proximal to U-3 on Yangming line}: high fever or asthma in kids- bleed bilateral. . sciatica-
use w/ Ling Gu. tonsilitis or sor.ethroat · · · ,
,.-., Zong Bai {about 0.5 cun proximal to SJ-3 on Shaoyang line): lumbar pain around L-2/L-3, especially if worse when
stands up from sitting- use contralateral if one-sided (add Sl-4 to cover Sl joint); edema, especially in limbs- use
,--. bilateral. ,. . . . . .. . · .· .
Chung Tze: (on palm, about 1 cun medial to midpoint of web-margin .between Jhurt:~b & index finger on a line drawn
~ frOm here to PC-7 - ashij: upper back pain between scapula and spine - use i::ontralateral· (usually with Chung Xian).
asthma in kids - use bHateral. throat problems especially :acute tonsilitis in kids - bleeding technique.
reo. Chung Xian (on same line as above point, 1 cun further proximal- ashi):· upper back j)ain between scapula and spine-
use contralateral with Chung Tze. cough & pneumonia ~ use. :~ilat!!l'al w/ Chung Tze. ·. asthma in kids - use bilateral
.,..., wl Chung Tze. knee pain - use contralateral. .• · .
Mu Huo (on dorsum cl hand in center of DIP joint of middle finger): paralysis of ~II type$, especially one-sided. use
~ contralateral. MS- don't overstimulate, with thin needtes·can needle conservatively or.use other 111ethods instead.
~ Ba Guan (two poi~~ -on either side of proximal phalanx of mi~dle finger just distal.to E!PiG9.ndyl~ [needle .!Joth]) motor
or sensory defic1t m lower rmb - use contralateral.. Strong stimulus, electro 60 m1nutes, .can use scalp Instead
~ So Jing Dian (simHar to SJ-3 but between the 3111 & 4m metacarpal~ - ashi): neck pain - all types, but especially on ·
Shaoyang, Taiyang, and Du channels. use doritralateralwhen pain is one-sided. Needle, ask patient to fully tum neck.
~ Gan Men (on Taiyang line, about 6 cun distal to Sl-8- ashi): Liver disease and dysfunction -·us~ bilateral or
· conlralateral. Chinese Spleen Sf11dromes. · ·
reo. Yen Huang (in the center of the· palmar aspect of the middle $egment of the little finger'): hepatitis, jaundice,
yellowing of conjunctiva. Sometimes can bleed and squeeze out fluid. .·
~ Gu Guan (in the depression [about 0.5 cun) distal to prominence of scaphoid- ashij:~$\VOI/en joints, rheumatoid
arthritis throughf1ut body,· bone swelling, heel pain, heal spur- use contralateral. usually w/ Mu Guan.
re. Mu Guan (level w/.Gu Guan, about 0.5 cun distal to prominent:El cl pisiform - ashi) same !JSes as Gu Guan, usually
,.-., used together.
· Zgng Guan (between Mu Guan and Gu Guan) GYN, lower jfao, Bladder, uterus, ovary problem$ (wiLing Gu on
,..., other hand).

From Editor's Notes .

Before bleeding a point, be sure to ask the·'patieot three times if they have a history of bleeding or clotting problems.
upper baclc pain - needle all ashi between LV-4~¥~d LY~5 ipsilateral, needle oblique on bone. . .
cancer- Tong's points: on GB line between head of fibuta.and lateral maleolus, 1/4, 112, 314 d1stance. Use with
HT/SJ/GBIKD. . . ·
hepatitis- Tong's point on mid-thigh on LiVer cl:)annet, and 2 points about 3 cun above and below this. Use Gan
Men/PC-6/ ~atitis points/GB-34.
neck pain- Tong's point in center of achHies on'most posteriOr aspect.
fever- if veins stand out behind the ear, bleed them and retain needles for 1 hour
carpal tunnel syndrome- LV-4.t:ontralateral, include LV-3 to KD-1 if pain radiates to palm
migraneleye pain- TH-2; Tti-~(SI-4)/ LV.,3/ PC-8 (HT-8)/GB-42
Heartburn- TH-5/SP-91PC-6/ST-36 .
tesUcular pain - BL-1 coirtralateral. · ·
hemorrhoids - bleed engOrged veins inside of mouth, under lips. 70% of canker/mouth sores occur wl hemorrhoids.
80% of women with nasal discharge also haife vaginal discharge.
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5-15
7
31. Upper Saaal Bone 8-10 7-15 17. Merchant Crooked 10 7
4. Wrist Bone• 3 3-7
32. Seamd Saaal Bone 8-10 7-15 18. Stone Border 7-10 7
fiii!'..YangValley 2 3-7
33. M'!ddle 5aaal Bone 8-10 7-15 19. Y'm Capital . 7-10 7-10
6. Nourishing the Old 3-5
~ II
Upright Branch (XP6) 3 3-7
34. Lower Saaal Bone 6-8 7-15 20. Through the Valley 5 7-10
35. Meeting of Yang 4 5 21. DarkGate 5 7-10
~8.Sma11Sea 2 3-5
36. Near Oi'lision 4 7 ~Walking on the Veranda 3 5
9. Upright Shoulder 5-7 X
37. Soul Door 5 7-15 23. Spirit Seal 5
~ 10. Shoulder Blade (XP6) 5-7 3-7
38. Rch for the V'rtals 3 7-50 24. Spirit Burial Ground
1t. Heavenly Ancestor 5 5-7 Correspondence
25. Spirit Storehouse 5.
~ tz. Grasping the Wmd 5 7 39. SpiritHalt 5
13. Crooked Wall 5 3-7 26. Amidst Elegance 3 5
40. Wail of Grief 3 5-15
~ 14. ~the Shoulder 6 3-10 27. Store House 5
41. Diaphragm Border 5 3-15
Correspondence
42. Spiritual Soul Gate. 5 3-15
~ 15. Middle of the Shoulder 3-6 5-10

~
Correspondence
16. Heavenly Wmdow 3
43. Yang Net
44. Thought Dwelling
5-7
5-7 5-15 v
17. Heavenly Appearance 3 45. Stomach Granary 5-7 5-10
,._, 18. ~Bone 3.
3-5
X 46. Diaphragm Gate of Vitality 5-7 7-ts ORCULATION/
. @1
Ustening Palacll 2-3 3-5 47. Ambition Room 7-9 7-15 SEX Oepth Moxa
48. Womb and Heart Diaphragm 5-7 5-10
~ [!]Heavenly Pond (male) 3 3-5
49, Orderly Frontier 5 7
(female) X X
50. Receive and Support 8 X
(1i'!!>.. Ill 51. ProspetoUS Gate 7 X 2. Heavenly Spring 5 3

~ BLAODER Oepth Moxa SZ. Roating Reserve 5 3-7 Ill Crooked Marsh 3 3-5

(!] Eyes Bright

~ 2. Collect Bamboo
3. Eyebruws 1\Jshing
3
2
3
X
X
3
53. Equinbrium Yang
54. Equilibrium Middle
55. Uniting Yang
7
5
5
3-5
X
. 3-7
I4. Gate of Ch'i Reserve
The Intermediary
Inner Frontier Gate (XP4)
4
3
3 5
~

~
4. Crooked Servai1t
s. Five Places
6. Receive Ught
2

3
3-5
X
X B
56. Supporting Muscles
57. Supporting Mountain
Ry and Scatter
59. Foot Bone Yang
X
7
5
5
3-7
5-15
3-7
5-7
Ii. · Great Mound•
Palace of Weariness (XP3)
Rushing into the Middle
3
2-3
X

7. Penelrate Heaven 3 3-5

~
8. Luo End 3 3-5
II Kunlun Mountain 3-5 3-7
61. Servant's Aide 3 3-7
~ 9. Jade Pillow 3-5
62. Extended Meridian 3 X
t D. Heavenly PiUar 3-5 3
63. Golden Gate 3-5
~ 1t. Great Shuttle 3 7
64. Capital Bone• 3-5 3-7
12. WmdGate 5 5-10
~ t 3. lungs Cori-espondence 3-5 7-20 ~Bone Binder 3 3~5
Penetrating VaUey · 2 3-5
~
IS't
""'""
 27. Ave Pivots 7 3-10
VJ 2& Binding Paih 8 S-7 .X
Depth Moxa . 29. [).veiling in the Bone 8 5-7 Depth Moxa
THREE HEATER COLON
Ill Rushing ~ Frontier Gate
I ::::on
30. Jumping Orde 10-15 7-20
I
I
Merchant Yang I
3. 31. Wind Market 5 s
3 S-7
Second Interval (XP9) 3
Gate · 32. Middle Ditch 5
3-5 Third Interval
33. Knee Yang Border X
4. Yang Pond• (XP3} 3 X Joining the Valleys•(XPI} . 5-7
34. Yang Mound Spring 6 7-10

I puter Frontif!f: Gate

Branch Ditch •
7·. Assembly of Ancestors
5
s
3-7
5
5-7
35.
(XP2}
Yang Crossing 6 3-7
Yang Stream
Side Passage
7. Warm Current
3 5
5-7
5-30
36. Outer Mound 4 3
a Three Yang Junction
9. Fourth Gutter
1o. Heavenly Well (XP4)
6
3-S
3-7
3-5
I39.
Bright and Oear
Yang Support
Hanging Cup
6
6
3
7
5-15
5-15
8. Lower Side
9. Upper Angle
10. Arm Three M~es (XP9}
4
4
5
6
S-10
5-10
11. Pure Cold Abyss 3-7 3-7 11 ~ Cnx1lced Pond 5-8 5-10
40. Wtlderness Mound• 5
12. Relax and Enjoy
13. Shoulder Meeting 3-7
3-7
S-15
IIJI Foot Above Tears 5
12. Elbow Bone
13. Arm Ave M~es
3
X
3
7
42. Earth Ave Meetings X
14. Shoulder Bone
15. Heavenly Bone
16. Heavenly Wmdow
7
3-8
3-5
S-7
S-7
X
I Vafianl Str~
Foot Hole Yin
3 3-S
3-5
14. Outer Bone of the Arm
15. Sboulder Joint
16. Great Bone
6
6
3-7
7
3-7
17. Wind Saeen 3 3-7 11. Heavenly vessei 3 3-7
18. Feeding Meridians X 18. Support and Rush Out 4 3
19. SkuU Breathing X 3-7
VIII 19. Grain Bone 1-3 X
Depth Moxa ZO. Welcoine Fragrance 1-3 X.
20. Small Angle of Ear X 3-7
LIVER
21. EarGate
[El Harmony Bone
23. Silk Bamboo Hollow
3-7
3
3-7
3-5
X
I Great Esteem
Walk Between
3. Supreme Rushing•
1
3
3
5-7
5-7
3-7 XI

VII
I Middle Seal
Insect Ditch
6. Middle Capital
4
3
3
3-S
3-7
3
STOMACH
II] Receive TeiiiS
Depth

1-3
Moxa

X
2. Feu-~ 1-3 3
Moxa 7. Knee Border 4 5
GAll BLADDER Depth
II Crooked Spring 6 3-5 3. Great Cheekbone 1-3 5
[!] Orbit Bone 3 5 9. Y'm Wrapping · 5 3 4.. Earth Granary (XP5) t-3 5
2. Hearing Assembly (XP I} 5 5 10. Ave Miles 5 5. Greal Welcome 3-5 3-5
3. Upper Pass X 3-5 11. Y'mAngle 3 6. Mandible Wheel· 3 7
4. Loathsome Jaws 2 12. Hasty Pulse X 3 7. Lower Passage 3 X
S. Suspended Skull 3 3 13. Otapter Gate 6-8 7~
8. Headf!ed l(
6. Suspended Regulator 2 3 Q3] Gate of Hope 4 5-7 9. People Welcome 1-3 l(
7. Crooked Hair on the 3-5 10. Water 1\lshing Out 1-3 l(
Temples It. ~Collage 3 3
8. ROlling valley 3-5" 12. Broken Bowl 3
9. Heaven ltlshing (XP4) 3 3-5 IX 13. Qi Door 3 5
I 0. Floating Whke 3 3-5 Depth Moxa
11. Head Hole Y'111 3-7 LUNG 14.
15.
Stan:house
Room Screen
3
3
5
5
12. Anal Bone S 3-7 [!] Middle Palace 3-5 5-10
16. Breast Window 3 5
13. Root Spirit 3 7 2. <loud Gate 3-5 5-10
17. Center of the Breasts X X
14. YangWhke 3 3. Heawrlly Palace 4-6 X
18. Root of the Breasts 3-5
1S. Head Above Tears 3 X 4. Valant Wh~e 3-5 5
19. Not At Ease

-
5 3-7
16. E~ Wmdow 3 II Outside Marsh 3-5 . 3-5
ZO. ReceMng Fullness 5 3-7
6. Greatest Hole 5

I
17. Upright UW!g 3 5 21. Bridge Gate 7 5-1.5
18. Receiving Spim x 5 Narrow Defile (ltP6) Z-3 3-5
22. Border Gate 8. 5-15
19. Brain Hollow 3 Meridian Gutter 2-3 X
23. Great Oneness 8 5-10
7-10 g,· . Very Great Abyss• 2 3

I
20. Wllld Pond 6 24. Lubrication Food Gate 8 5-15.
21. Shoulder WeH 4-6 7-15 F'JSh Region 3-5 X
25. Heavenly Pivot 5 5-20
22. Armpit Abyss 4 X u'Uie Merchant (XP7) 1 X 2fi. Outside Mound. 8-10 5
23. Neglected Muscles 5 5 27. Great Might 8-10 5-10
24. Sun and Moon. 5-7 28. Water Path 8 5-10
25, Capital Gate 7 7-12 29. The Return 5 5-10
26. GIRlie Vessel 8 5-15

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~0. Qi Rushing 12.Middle Duct 3-8 7-15

. 1. Thigh Border 6 3-7 Upper Duct
13. 5-8 7-15 KEY
~32, Prostrate Hare 6 3-7 14.
Great Defidency 6. 7-15 ~·Entry or Exit
33. Yin Market 3-5 Dove Tail
15. 3-5 3-5 Fire
~34. Beam Mound 4 3-5 t 6.
Middle Hatt 3 5 Earth
35. Call Nose 3 17.
\Y'rthin the Breast X 3 II Metal
E:~'f;Water
~6. Leg Threli Mile5 (XP8)
37•. Upper Great Void
.ra.38. Brandl Opening
5-8
5
7-20
3-7
3-7
18.
JadeCourt
19.
Purple Palace
20.
Flower Covering 3 •.
I. Wood
Junction
39. lower Great Void 3-7 21.
Peart Jade 5 Source
Abundant Splendor l 3-5 22.
Hea\'e!) Rushing Out 3-7
Released Stream 5 3-7 23.
Angle Spring 3-7
2. Rushing Yang' 3-5 ~ Receiving Ruid 1-3 3-7
Sinking Valley 3
Inner Courtyard
Hard Bargain (XP6) 3
GOVERNOR
Depth Moxa
VESSEL
,-XII (g Long Strength 3 5-15

~SPLEEN Depth Moxa 2. Loins Cotrespondena!· 3-5 5-15

/:1 Relired White (XP1)

Great Capital (XP1)
X
3-5
3. loins Yang Border
4. Gate of·Ufe
5. Suspended Pivot
3-5
3
5-15
7-15
• 7-15
~ 3. Supreme White' 3-5 6. Middle of the Spine 3 X
~Prince's Grandson 3 7. Middle Pivot X X
Merchant Mound . 3-7 8. Contracted Musde 4
~6. Three Y'm Crossing (XP9) ·4 3-10 9. Utmost Yang 5 7
7. leaky Valley 4 X 10. Supernatural Tower X 3-7
~B: Earth Motivator 4 3-7 11. Spirit Path X 3-5
lJ! Yin Mound Spring 5.a X 12. Body Pillar 4 5-30
~ 10. Seao!Biood 3-5 3-10 13. Kiln Path 4 5-10
11. Basket Gate 5 3 14. Greal Hammer 4 5-15
~ 12. Rushing Gate 7 15. Gate of Dumbness 3 X
13. Official Residence 7 5-10 16. Wind Palace 3
~. 14. Abdomen Knot 7 5-15 17. Brain Door X
15. Great Horizontal 10 5-10 18. Strength Divider 2
1._,
16. Abdomen Sorrow 5-10 19. Posterior Summft 3 7
17. Food Drain 5 20. One Hundred Meetings, 3 7
~ 18. Heavenly Stream 5 21. Anterior Summft 2 3-7
19. Chest Region 5 22. SkuU Meeting 3
~ 20. Encirding Glory 5 23. Upper Star 2 5
@)Great Enveloping 3 3-7 24•. Spirit Hal\ X 5
~ 24. {no name) 1-3 3-5
5.

~. CONCEPTION
25. Plain Bone 1-2
26. Middle of Man 2
.~VESSEL Depth Moxa 27. Cotrecl Exchange 2 2
~ Mouth Crossing 2 X
~ [Q Meeting of Y'm . to X
2. Crooked Bone 5 7
/~ 3. Utmost Middle 5-15
4. First Gate 10.15 7-15
~ 5. Stone Gate 7-8 7-15
6. Sea of Qi 8 7-15
~7. Yin Crossing 8 7
8. Spirit Deficiency X 3-30
~
9. WaterOMsion 5 5-15
10. lower Duct 8 7-15
~
11. Estabfished Mile s.a 5-15

~
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 Five Phase
Acupuncture Point Chart
byHonma

FIRE

WOOD. EARTH

--- -
WATER METAL
This chart is reproduced from In the Footsteps ofthe Yellow Emperor. - PE
--
184
 ~

~~
Midline 1.5' 2' 3' 4' 6'
~
circoid cartilage CV-22
·~

suprastermal notch CV:-21 ST-12

~--
~ below clavical edge KD-27 ST-13
,-. 151 IC space CV-20 KD-26 ST-14
~
2nd IC space CV-19 KD-25 ST-15 SP-20
,-.
3rt~ IC space CV-18 .· KD-24 ST-16 SP-19
/--
4111 IC space· CV:-17 KD-23 ST-17 SP-18
~

~ 5111 IC space KD-22 ST-18 SP-17

~ zyphi-stemal joint CV-16
,_,
tip of zyphoid CV-15
~

~
6' CV-14 KD-21 sr-19
5'
.~ CV:-13 KD-20 ST-20
~
4' CV-12 KD-19 ST-21
~
3.5 LV-14
~ 3' CV-11 KD-18 ST-22
2.5' SP-16
~
2 CV-10 ST-23
,..,..,.
;-., . 1' CV-9 KD-17 ST-24

ra umbillicus CV-8 KD-16 ST-25 SP-15

~ 4' CV-7 KD-15 ST-26 SP-14
~ 3.5' CV-6
3' CV-5 KD-14 ST-27
~

2'
~ CV-4 KD-13 ST-28 SP-13
~ 1'
CV-3 KD-12 ST-29 SP-12
~

~
top of pubic bone CV-2 KD-11 ST-30
~

iss
~
 ~*>"

Midline .5' 1' 1.5 2' 2.5' 3' 3.5 4' 4.5
~

C7 ~

T1 GV-13 BL-11 Sl-14 ~

~
T2 BL-12 BL-36
~

T3 GV-12 BL-13 (LU) BL-31

~

T4 BL-14 (PC) BL0:38 ~

T5 GV-11 BL-15 (H7J BL-39 ~

T6 GV-10 BL-16 · BL-40

_..,
~
T7 GV-9 BL-17 BL-41
~

T8· ~

T9 GV-8 BL-18 (LV) BL-42 . ~

-
~
T10 GV-7. BL-19 (GB) BL-43

T11 GV-6 BL-20 (SP) BL-44

-
~

T12 BL;.21 (S7J Bl-45

L1 GV-5 BL-22 (THJ BL-46 ~

L2 GV-4 BL-23 (KD) · BL-47 ~

~
L3 BL-24
~

L4 GV-3 BL-25 (LI) .......,

L5 BL-26
-·-
S1

S2
BL-31

BL-32
BL-27 (SI)

BL-28 (BL) BL-48

--
S3 BL-33 BL-29
--
-
S4 GV-2 BL-34 . BL-30 BL-49
coccyx BL-35
~

186
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~
 .~

Five.. Element Point Location - WOR. NRG

.~

~ Po~ts l!stj:d in bold ~e clearly differ~nt from the des~iption listed~ Chinese. Acupun~ture and Moxibust~on (CA~. Other
pomts hsted may be m the same locatton or vary margmally. Accordmg to Neil Gumemck and other expenenced Ftve-Eiement
~Practitioners, Worsley's book, Traditional Chinese Acupunctwe Vol/, Meridians and Points, contains errors. The following
information represents a revision of Worsleyinformation to include corre~:tions fromlecttire notes from the InstitUte of Classical
~Five-Element Acupuncture and other sourceS. Also note that the exact location of any point is detenrlined by gently palpating
. /~for the men, or ~~~ression. · · ·

~HEART-I

~NOTE: The d~tance from 1-7 (not the wriSt crease) to I-3 is 12 ACI. The distance from where the arm meets the torso (feel up
~~along the arm to .the border of the tendon) to the cubital cre~e is 9 ACI. - NRG ·
. .
.~l-1 In the axilla, upon the axillary artery. To expose the point, semiabduct the arm and palpate the artery. Found. in the
depression in the axilla, jilst under the ttmdon, with the arm in supination, abductedabout 45 degrees. - N.RG
~-- 1-2 On the medial surface of the lum,) ACI proximal to the flexure of the elbow, upon the.br11.chial artery. ·
I-3 Close to the medial end of the elbow crease when the arm is slightly flexed, approximately half-way between the
~ medial epicondyle.ofthe hu111-erus and the tendon ofthe biceps..· In the big depression when the arm is slightly
flexed. - NRG · . .
~1-4 On the anterior sUrface of the forearrn,l 'h ACI. proximal to I 7, upon the ulnar artery.
1-5 On the anterior sUrface of the foreimn, l ACiproxirnal to I 7, upon the ulnar artery.
,-I-6 On the ant~rior stirfiiee of the fofeatlp; Y2 ACI proximal to I 7, upon the ulnar artery.
~1-7 On the cre!15e of the flexure of the wriSt, on the proximal radial side of the pisiform bone, upon the ulnar artery. In
the notch formed by the tendon. and the pisiform. - NRG . · .
~I-8 On the.paiirutrsurrace·ofth\' himd,betweenthe fourth and fifth metacarpal bones on the distal transverse crease, or
the ~Heart1irie' ofthe.hand.. . .
.~1-9 Radial nailpom't of the little finger .

/~

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SMALL INTESTINE -II

NOTE: Points on the Small Intestine merldian on the forearm are loCated with the aim e~tended.

II-I Ulnar nail point 9f the little finger. __ _- _ . _ _ _._ _.

II-2 On the ulnar.edge of the hand, just distal to the base of the p~oximal phalanx 9fthe little finger.
U-3

Il-4-
On the ulnar edge of the hand, approximateiy half-way along the metacarpal bone. (Feel along the bone for the
f!Otch.) Along the lateral most-aspect. - NRG
-Qn the ulnar edge ofthe hand, in the hollow between the proximal end of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral -·
-
bone. · · ·
ll-5 On the ulnar edge of the hand, in the hollow between the triquetral bone and the head of the ulna.
U-6 On the ulnar surface of the forearm, I ACI proximal to II 5, just proximal to the h~ of the ufua. _ _ _
11-7 On the posterior surface ofihe forearm, 5 ACI proximal to the fl~e ofthe wrist With the arm extended and the
forearm pronated, it lies in the seam between the uina'and extensor carpi uinai"is. The point can be seen from a top
view ofthe arm. don 't place it to laterally. Illustration in book is wrong. - NRG _ .__ -
II-8 On the pO$terOmed~ surfaee of the fo~: 1 ACI distal to the hollow betwc:en· the medial _epioon,dyle ofthe
humeruS and the oiecranon when the forearm is sCmitle~. Alnwstforms an ~eqi,Liateral triailgle be~e_n the
olecranon process and the ~dia.l humeral epicOIUii/e. -There is less Chance()fhitting anerve wiih the patient
sitting up. . _ NRG. Support the arm, slightlY angled up ~ JS · __ _ _ . . __
IT-9 On the posterior sUrface of the shoulder, at the superior end of the axillary fold. Ifthe fold is eXtended, go Lo where
the arm meets the torso, not the far end ofthe crease. - NRG ._ _ . _ _ _- ._
!I-10 On the posterior surface oftlte shQulder, in tl).e depression 4lferior to the aaymion. directly silpt:rior toJI9.
Il-11 On the back, in the middle of the s~ula, approximately I% ACI inferior tc> the inferic)r edge of the middle ofthe
scapular spine. $_!9, SI/O,tjnd Sf/ 1 approximt~tely form an etjidlateral q-iang_le, tl/U[Si/1 irfo_und about-half -
way between the 'vertical line from the axillary fold and the medial bortl,er ofthe sqzpula. '"- NRG -
II-12 On the baclc. approximately 1 ACI superior to the superior ~ge of the middle :Ofthe s~pulilr !!Pille.. . ·
II-13 On the back. mid-way between tt-12 and the" medial bOrder of the scapula, about.l ACI superJ.Ot to the.sup_erior edge·
of the scapular spine. in line with VI-15 and Vll-21. This is found halfway between"SiJ 1 alldlhemedial./Jorder of -

IT-14
11-15
II-16
the scapula. - NRG · · - ·
On the back. JY.z ACI lateral to the tip of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra..
On the back. 2Y.z ACilatenil to the tip of the spinous process ofthe seventh cervical vertebra.
On the lateral surface of the n~k, at the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, at the level of the laryngeal
prominence. _
-
11-17 On the posterior edge of the mandible. in the notch of the bone, slightly superior tot the angle ofthe mandible.
11-18 On the cheek, inferior .to the lateral canthus of the eye, in the angle of the zygomatic bone and the mandible.
II-19 Anterior to the tragus of the ear, on the superficial temporai artery, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.
Needle with the mouth wide open. - NRG

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~BLADDER-III ·-·----.... --·--,--------------

~ NOTE: The distance from the spinous process, t~the medial edge of the scapula is 4 ACL All BL back points are found at the
/~ level with the space between the spinous processes of their corresponding vertebra with the patient sitting up. ·- NRG The
distance from the medial extremity of the knee crease to the medial extremity of the groin is 13 ACl. The distance (orm the
,~ posterior median line to the prominence of the mastoid process is 4V. ACL. -

~III-I 1 fen superior and medial to the medial canthus of the eye, between the two veins.
III-2 In the depression at the medial end ofthe eyebrow, directly superior to the medial canthus ofthe eye.
~Ul-3 On the head, Yz ACI superior ot the natural hair line, 3Y, ACI directly superior to III 2.
lll-4 1.3 ACI lateral to the median line of the head, Y, ACI superior to the natural hair line, Y, ACI lateral to Ill3.
,-_ III-5 1.3 ACI lateral to the median line of the head, Yz ACI superior to III 4.
~ III-6 1.3 ACI lateral to the median line of the head, l Y, ACI superior to III 5.
Ul-7 1.3 ACI lateral.to the median line of the head, l V. ACI superior to III 6.
~~ lll-8 1.3 ACI lateral to the median line of the head, 1Y, ACI superior.to Ill 7.
III-9 1.3 ACI lateral to the median line of the head,. on the occipital bone, at the level of CV-17.
~ lll-10 On the neck 1.3 ACI lateral to the posterior median line, at the base of the occipital bone, on the trapezius at the level
ofGV-16. On the bulge. - NRG
-~ lll-11 On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process of Tl. - NRG.
!Il-12 On the back,2 ACI lateral to the. median line at the level of the space. below the spinous process of1'2. - NRG.
~""""'- m~n On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the median line at the level ofthe space below the spinous process ofT3. - NRG.
UI-14 On the back, 2ACilateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT4. - NRG.
III-1 5
1,__
On the back, 2ACI lateral to the median line at the levelofthe space below the spinous process ofT5. - NRG.
~ III-16 On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the median line at the level ofthe space below the spinous process of T6. .- NRG.
III-17 On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the ~ian line at the level of the space below the spinous process of 17. - NRG.
-~ lll-18 On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the median line at the level ofthe space below the spinous process ofT9. - NRG.
Ul-19 On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the median line at the level ofthe space below the spinous process ofT/0. - NRG.
(~ lll-20 On the back, 2 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous.process ofT//. - NRG.
III-21 On the back, 2 AC[ lateral to the·median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT/2. - NRG..
-~ ill-22 On the back, 2Vz ACI lateral to the median line, at the level of the depression below the spinous process ofLl.
ill-23 On the baCk, 2VzACI lateral to the median line, at the level of the depression below the spinous process ofL2.
/~ ill-24 On the back, 2Vz ACI lateral to the median line, at the. level of the depression below the spinous process ofL3.
UI-25 On the back, 2Vz ACI lateral to the median line, at the level of the depression below the spinous process ofL4.
;'@!>, m-26 On the back, 2V. ACI lateral to the median line, at the level of the depression below the spinous process ofL5.
ill-27 On the sacrum, 2Vz ACI lateral to median line, at the le'vel of the ftrst sacral foramen.
~ III-28 On the sacrum, 2Vz ACI lateral to median line, at the level of the second sacral foramen.
/~ III-29 On the sacrum, 2Vz ACI lateral to median line, at the level of the third sacral foramen.
III-30 On the sacrum, 2Vz ACI lateral to median line, at the level ofthe forth sacral foramen.
~ III-31 On the sacrum, in the first sacral furamen.
III-32 On the sacrum, it). the second sacral furamen.
~ III-33 On the sacrum, in the third sacral furamen.
lll-34 On the sacrum, in the fuurth sacral foramen.
1e., III-35 On the buttock, lateral to the sacrococcygeal articulation, Y, ACllateral to the median line.
.III-36 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT2 .
1
""" UI-37 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT3.
III-38 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT4.
~ III-39 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT5.
~ III-40 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT6.
ill-41 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT7.
~ III-42 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofT9.
Ill-43 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous process ofTlO.
-~ III-44 On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level ofthe space below the spinous process of Ttl.
lll-45. On the back, 4 ACI lateral to the median line at the level of the space below the spinous_ process ofT12.
~~ III-46 On the back, 4Y, ACI lateral to midline, at the level of the depression between the ftrst and second lumbar vertebra
III-47 On the back, 4Yl ACI lateral to midline, at the level of the depression between the second and third lumbar vertebra
~- III-48 Lateral to the sacraoilliac joint, 4!12 ACI lateral to midline, at the level of the second sacral foramen.
III-49 On the buttock, 4Y, ACllateral to midline, slightly inferior to the level of the fourth sacral foramen.
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At the mid-point of the gluteal fold, directly distal to IU-49, between the biceps femoris and the semitendinosus.
Ori the posterior surface of the thigh; at the mid-point betWeen the biceps femoris and semitendinosus, 7 ACC
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proximal to the knee crease.
III-52 On the posterior surface ofthe thigh; 1 ACI proximal to the lateral end ofthe knee crease, mediill to the tendon of the
biceps femoris.
III-53 On the lateral side of the knee crease, medial t the tendon of the biceps femoris.
HI-54 On the posterior surface of the leg, in the centre of the knee crease. Fdtlow up from 111-57 to the center ofthe ·
· crease. - NRG · , ·
lll-55

Ill-56

III-57
On the posterior surface of the leg, 14 ACI proximal to the level of the prominence of the lateral melleolusibetween
the lateral and medial heads of the gastronemius. · ·
On the posterior surface of the leg, 12 ACI proximal to the level of the promfuence of the lateral malleolus, between
the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius.· ·
On the posterior surface of the leg, 9 ACI .proximal to the level of the prominence ofthe lateral malleolus, between
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the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius.
III-58 On the posteriolateral surface of the leg, 8 ACI proximal to the leve(.ofthe prominence of the lateral malleolus,
between the gastrocnemius and soleus. · ·
lii-59 Oil the posterolateral surface of the leg, 3 ACI proximal to the level of the prominence of the lateral'malleolus,
posterior to the peroneUs longus, directly proximal to ill 60. . . · ·. . ·. · . ··
III-60 Mind-way between the prominence ofthlateral malleolus and the AchilJes·tendon, on the peroneal artery, Half the
distance between the .edge ofthe bone to the edge ofthe tendon.following the line ofthe· bottom ofthe foot. - NRG .
III-61 On the superior edge of the lateral surface· of the calcaneus, directly inferior to ill-60. Off the bone, but it may be oii
the teiulons which fee/ bony- JS · .
UI-62 One half·ACI distal to the tip of the lateral malleolus, between the tendons of the peroneus longus and the peroneus
brevis. ·
ITI-63 · On the lateral border of the foot, just proximal to the tubercle of the fifth metatarsal bone.
ITI-64 On the lateral border of the foot, distal to the tubercle of the fifth .metatarsal bone.
III-65 On the lateral border of the foot, just proximal to the head of the .fifth metatarsal·bone.
III-66 On the lateral border of the foot, just distal to the base of the proximal phalanx of the little toe.
III-67 Lateral nail point ofthe little toe.

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~NOTE: The distance from the medial malleolus to the medial extremity of the knee crease·is 15 ACI.

,-IV-I On the plantar surface ofthe foot, betWeen the second and third metatarsal bones, in the crease formed when the toes
are flexed. In the depression pt the junction ofthe 2 muscle heads. "NRG ·
~IV-2 ·On the medial surfai:e ofthe foot, inferior to the tuberosity of the navicular bone. In the notch slightly distal and
inferior to the tuberosity -'JBW · · · · · .·
~IV-3 On the medial surface of the leg, l ACI proximal to the prominence ofthe medial malleolus, upon the posterior tibial
~ artery. .· . · . · ... · . .
IV-4 On the medial surface of the leg, po~ieriot to the prominence of the medial malleolus, upon the posterior tif?ial artery,
~ I ACl distal to IV-3. . .
IV-5 . On the medial surface of the ankle, 1 ACI distal to IV-4, on the superior edge of the calcaneus. (Off the bone
~ according to the pictute.) · ·
IV-6 On the medial surface of the ankle, 4 fen distal to the inferior border of the medial malleolus.
~IV-7 On the medial surface .of the leg, 3 ACI proximal to the prominence ofthe medial malleolus, posterior to flexor
digitorum longus. Just anterior to the calcanous tendon. - NRG
/,-.. IV-8 On the medial surface of the leg, 3 ACI proximal to the prominence of the medial malleolus, Yz ACI anterior to IV-7,
and anterior to the flexor digitorum longus.
~ IV-9 On the medial surfuce of the leg 6Yz ACI proximal to the level of the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the.
~. medial edge of the tendon of the gastrocnemius, directly proximal to IV-7.
IV-10 At the medial extremity of the knee crease between the tendons of the semimembranosus and the semitendonosis,
.~ when the knee is slightly flexed. Located easiest in prone position; semi-flex the knee. - NRG ·
IV-11 On the abdomen l Yz ACUateral to the median line, 5 ACI below the umbilicus.
.~ IV-12 On the abdomen I Yz ACilateral to the median iine, 4 ACI below the umbilicus .
IV-13 On the abdomen l Yz ACI lateral to the median. line, 3 ACI below the umbilicus.
/~ IV-14 On the abdomen 1Yz ACI lateral to the median line, 2 ACI below the umbilicus.
IV-15 On the abdomen I Yz ACI lateral to the median line, 1 }\.CI below the umbilicus.
~ IV-16 On the abdomen 1Yz ACI lateral to the median line, level with the umbilicus.
~ IV-17 On the abdomen I Yz ACilateral to the median line, l ACI above the umbilicus.
IV-18 On the abdomen 1Yz ACI lateral to the median line, 3 ACI above the umbilicus.
~ IV-19 On the abdomen 1Yz ACI lateral to the median line, 4 ACI above the umbilicus.
IV-20 On the abdomen 1Yz ACI lateral to the median line, 5 ACI above the umbilicus.
~. IV-21 On the abdomen 1Yz ACI lateral to the median line, 6 ACI above the umbilicus.

~ Remove pillow from under head to find chest points. 2 AC:I can be found by locating IV-27 as a landmark.·- JS

IV-22 On the thorax, in the fifth intercostal space, 2 ACI lateral to the median line... Find in the depression. - NRG
IV-23 On the thoiax, ·in the fourth intercostal space, 2 ACI lateral to the median line... Find in the depression. - NRG
IV-24 On the thorax, in the third intercostal space, 2 ACI lateral to the median line... Find in the depression. - NRG
IV-25 On the thorax," in the second intercostal space, 2 ACI lateral to the median .line... Find in the depression. • NRG
IV-26 . On the thorax, in the first intercostal space, 2 ACI lateral to the median line... Find in the depression. - NRG
IV-27 In the depression between the first rib and the inferior edge of the clavicle, 2 ACI lateral to the median line.

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V-1 1 ACilateral to the center ofthe nipple. Always offthe areoki, even if it is large. - NRG
V-2 On the anterior surface of the arm, between the heads of the biceps, 7 AC! proximal to the flexure of the elbow:.
V-3 On the crease of-the elbow, in the depression which is often medial tQ the tendon of the biceps. ·(On some people this
depression may be found latera(:to the tendon.) Usually thepoinli~ lateral to the tendon.. Visually locate the
depression by slightly flexing the arm. On some it may be fo!Jnd 6etween the tendons.. - NRG
V-4 On the anterior surface of the forearm, between the ulna and the radius, 5 ACI proximal to. V 7.
V-5 On the anterior surface of the forearm, between the ulna and the radius, 3 ACI proxiinal to V 7.
V-6 On the anterior surface ofthe forarm, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and the flexor carpi radialis, 2 ACI
proximal to V 7.
V-7 In the middle of the crease of the wrist, between the tendons of the palmaris.longus and ~he flexor carpi radialis.
V-8 On the palmar surface of the hand, between the third and fourth metacarpal bones, on the proximal transVerse crease,
or the 'head line' of the hand. ·
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.~OTE: Points on the Three Heater meridian on the forearm are located with the arm extended.
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Vl-1 Ulnar nail point of~e ring fmger.
~/[-2 On the posteriomedial surface of the ring finger, just distal to the base of the proximal phalanx.
VI-3 On the dorsal surface of the hand, immediately proximal to and on the ulnar side of the head ofthe 41h metacarpal.
~f[-4 At the dorsal flexure of the wrist, proxumil to the fOurth metacarpal bone, in the hollow between the bones·ofthe
wrist (radius, ulna and lunate). . .::. ·
~ll-5 On the posterior surface:of the fOrearm; between the-radius aiid· the ulna, 2 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist.
~Vl-6 On the posterior surface of the for~ between the radius and; the ulna, 3 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist.
vl-1 On the posterior surface of the foreaifu; between the radius and' the ulna, 3 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist,
~ Y2 ACI medial to Vl6. (Ulnar side)
V'l-8 On the posterior surface of the fOrearm, between the radius and the ulna, 4 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist.
~I-9 On the posterior surface of tbe for- between the radius attd the ulna, 7 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist.
Vl-10 On the' posterior surface of the 3rtn, 1 ACI'proximal to the olecrinon, slightly mediallo the midline, atthe depression
~ formed when the elbow is semiflexed. Locate with the patient sitting up, and the arm flexed. -NRG

~OTE: The distance from the tip of the elbow (sightly above the inferior aspect when flexed) to the posterior axillary fuld,
~where the arm joins the tors~, is 9 ACI. - J8 W '

~Vl-11 !J1 the centre of the posterior surface of the arm; 2 ACI proximal to the .tip ofthi: elbow.
VI-12 In the centre'ofthe posterior surface ofthe artil, 5 ACI proximal to the tip of the elbow.
"'"""VI-13 In the centre of the posterior surface ofthe arm, on the inferior border of the deltoid, on the triceps. Fo!ind at the
flare ofthe bone, like SP-9 or ST-36. - JB Worsley ·
~VI-14 On the posterior surface of the shoulder, posterior and inferior to the acromion, in the concavity formed between the
acromion and the greater tubercle of the humerus when the arm is abducted. ·
;@"IVI-15 On the posterior surface of the shoulder; superior to the scilpula, mid-way between the spinous process of the seventh
cervicat vertebra arid'the tip ofthe acromion, in line with Vll•2l and Sl 13. On a vertical line located halfway
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between Sf II and the·medlaliiorder of the scapula. - NRG
~VI-16 Po5tetior and illierlor to the mastoid process, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid. Preferably find·
with'the patienllaying down and head rotated; have patient slightly lift head; • NRG
~VI-17 I>osterior to the ear lobe, in the depression between the mastoid process and the mandible, adjacent to the cartilage of
the external auditory canal. ·
.~VI-18 On the curve of the hair line, posterior to the ear, one third ofthe distance from the base to the apex of the pinna.
VI-19 On the curve of the halrlfue, posterior to the ear, two thirds of the dis~ce from the base to the apex of the pinna.
~VI-20 On the.hair line, immediately superior to· the level of the apex of the pinna
VI-21 Ariterlor to the superior' edge of the tragus of the ear, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.
•~Vl-22 Anterior tO the ear, Oil the hair line, on a'level with the superior:border of the root of the pinna; Within the hair line;
3jingersfromfJ.:J9. ~NRG . ·
~VI-23 At the lateral end ~fthe eyebrow, in the depression directly superior to Vll-1. Or virtual eyebrow. - NRG
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VII-1
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In the depression just lateral to the orbital rim, at the level of the lateral canthus. Just, just offthe bone, not too far
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VII-2 On the posterior margin ofthe.~ndyle of the mandible, anterior to the inferior border of the tragus. When the mouth
is opened, a depression appears at this poif\t. · .
VII-3 Anterior to•the ear,. immediately superior to)the zygomatic arch, s1,1perior to VII-2.
VII-4 On the temple, Yz ACI posterior to the natural hair line, I ACI inferior to XI-8 __ . . _.
VII-S On the temple, ~ACI posteriorto.the.natural~irline, o.ne thir4 ofthe,c;listance froq~ VII-4 toVU-7.
VII-6 .. On the temple, ~ ACI post~rior to the n~tl!ral~Jair line, two third o(th~ distance from VU-4 to VIl-7.
VH-7 On the temple, ~ ACI. posterior to. the natural hairiine, at the levelof'the apex of the pinna, ~proximately l ACI
anterior to and slightly inferior to VI-20. '· ·
VII-8 On the head, l ACI directly superior to VI-20. . . ; .
VU-9 On the head,.~ACI posterior to VII 8 andi ACI superior to the natural hair line. _, ..· . .
VIl-10 On the head, posterior and slightly superior~tC. ~he ear, 1ACI posterior to the natural hair line, at t~e level of the
superior edge of the root of the ear. _. : _ . _.
VII-II On the head, posterior to the ear, mid-way between VII 10 and VII 12. . .
VIl-12 On the hem( within tJte angle fonned by. the posterior border of the mastoid, process and the inferior edge of the
occipital bone when the head is tilted forwards. .·.
VII-13 On the head, ~ ACI posterior to the natural hair line, on a vertical line superior to the latera( canthus.
Vli-1.4 On the forehead,· 1 ACI superior to.. the supra-orbital notch, which is found, in the middle of~e eyebrow:.
VII-IS On the head, ~ ACl ~tedor to the,natural hair line, on a ~cal line. superior to the middle of the pupil when the
eye is looking straight ahead. · ·
VII-16 On the head, l~ ACI posterior the Vll-15.
VII-17 On the head,. tACI posterior to.VII-16.
Vll-18 On the head, 1~ ACI posterior to VII-17. ., . . __ • . -. • . .
VII-19 On the head, lateral to the el®nllll occip~ p~ce, 1~ .1\CI superior to vti-20. · . . . _ .·. __ . ..... .
VII-20 On the head, inferior tot 1\e occipital bone, in the cenu.-e of the depression b~t~ the exteni,atoccipital protuberance
and the rnastiod process. superior to ~e natural hair line and lateral to the bqrder' o(the._trapeiius, · .. .· . . .
VII-21 On the shoulder, mid-way between.te spfu..~ process of:the Se\l!lllth ~rvical vertebra and the lateral tip of the
clavicle, upon the anterio.r boqjer of the .ttapezius. inJine with VI-15 and II-13. On a vertical line lo.eated halfway
between-Sf I I and lhe medial border of~ scapula. - NRG. ·
Vll-22 In the fourth interCostal spaCe, on the mid-aXillary line. ·
VII-23 In the fourth intercostal space, 1 ACl .medial to Vll-Z2.
VII-24 ln·the seventh intercostal spaCe, on th~ ~ nipple.line, ~W,proximatetY leVel with CV-13.
VII-25 On the lateral surfilce ofthe abdomen; at the anterior tip ofthe ~lfth rib. . · .. . . . .
VII-26 On the lateral surfilce ofthe itbd!lltleJl. at th~ .illtersection ofthe yertical;Iine pas~ing tllrougb VIII-13 (or the anterior
. tip of the eleventh rib).,and -e. ho~tal~ passfu..g thro11gh the center.ot"the umbilicw;.
VII-27 a
On the hip inferior and slightly posterior to the 'anterior superior iliac spine, on level with CV-4.
VII-28 On the hip, mid-way between Vll-27 and Vll-29. . . . . . ·
VII-29 On the hip, mid-way between the anterior superior iliac spine and the prominence of the greater troehaitter.
VII-30 On the lateral surface of the hip, posterior to the prominence of the greater trochanter.
VII-31 On the lateral surface of the thigh. 6 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, between vastus lateralis and bicepts
femoris. NOTE: the distance from the medial extremity of the knee crease to the medial extremity of the groin is 13
ACI.
Vll-32 On the lateral surface of the thigh. S ACI proximal to the flexure ofthe knee, between the vastus lateralis and the

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VII-33 On the laterat surface of the leg, between the lateral condyle of the femur and the lateral condyle of the tibia.
VII-34 On the lateral surface of the leg, 14 ACI proximal to the prominence of the lateral maUeolus, anterior and just distal
to the head of the fibula.
Vll-35 On the lateral surface of the leg, 7 ACI proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, posterior to the edge of
the fibula, ~ ACI posterior to GB 36.

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~11-36 On the lateral surface of the leg, 7 ACI proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. With the body supine
and the knee semi flexed, the point lies anterior to the edge of the fibula
"'~U-37 On the lateral surface of the leg, 5 ACI proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. With the body supine
and the knee semiflexed, the point lies anterior to the edge of the fibula.
~II-38 On the lateral surface of the leg, 4 ACI proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus: With the body supine
.and the knee semiflexed, the point lies anterior to the edge of the fibula.
l@>\'U-39 On the lateral surface of the leg, 3ACI proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus; With the body supine
and the knee semiflexed, the point lies anterior to the edge of the fibula . ·
1~11-40 .In the hollow anterior to the lateral malleolus, posterior to the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. - ~­
VII-41 On the dorsal surfaceofthefoot, in the angle between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones.
~III-42 On the dorsal surface of the foot, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, just proximal to the head of the
fourth metatarsal bone.
~vii-43 On the dorsal surface of the foot, between the fourth and fifth toes, just distal to the base of the proximal plalanx of
~ the fourth toe.
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NOTE: The distance from the medial malleolus to the medial extremity of the knee crease is 15 ACL
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VIII-2

VIII-3
Vlll-4
VUI-5
Lateral nail point of the big toe.
On the dprsal surface ofthe foot, between thebig toe and the second toe, just distal to the base ofthe proximal
phalanx of the qig toe. . .
On the dorsal surface ofthe foot, in the anglebetween the first and second metatarsal bon¢5. ··
At the ariterior flexure ofthe ankle, between the tendons of the tibialis anterior an"tl the ex~nsor haUucis longus.
On the medial surface ofthe leg, 6 ACI proximal to the prominence of the medial malleolus, posterior to the edge of
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the tibia. · · ·
VUl-6 On the medial surface of the leg, 8 ACI prox_imal to the prominence of the medial mallerilus, posterior to the edge of
the tibia ·
VIII-7 On the medial surface of the leg, 12 ACI proximal to the prominence of the medial maUeolus, posterior to the edge of
the tibia.
VIU-8 On the medial surface of the knee, posterior the medial condyle of the tibia; close to the extremity of the crease
formed when the knee is tlexed.
VIII-9 On the medial surface of the thigh 5 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, between sartorius and vastus medialis.
VIII-10 On the anterior surface of the thigh, lateral to adductor longus, just medial to the femoral artery, 1 ACI distal to the
·flexure ofthe groin · ·
On the fle)Wre of the groin, just lateral to the femoral artery.

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VIII-12 On the flexure of the groin, 2 ACI lateral to the mid-line of the pubic symphysis.
Vill-13 At the anterior tip of the eleventh rib. And slightly inferior to the tip. - NRG
VIII-14 On the inferior edge of the thoracic cage, on the pai-amedian nipple line. The point lies at the level half-way between
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IX-1 On the chest, on a level with the space between the first and second ribs, 1.6 ACI inferior to IX-2.
~IX-2 On the chest, in.the depressio11 which is found inferi()r to the clavicle and medial to the apex of the coracoid proctess.
~IX-3 On the anterolateral surface of the arm, on the lateral border o.t' the biceps, 6 ACI proximal tp the flexure of the elbow
,_ with the ann extended. To find, the arm must be extended an4 rotated laterally at the shoulder joint, and the forearm
fully supinated (ie, in anatomical position). Have.patientjlex arni to find lateral edge of muscle. - NR,G.
IX-4 On the ~!Qterolateral surface of the arm, on the lateral border. ofthe biceps, 5 ACI proximal to the tlexlJre of the elbow
with the arm extended. To fmd; the arm mu5t be extended and rotated laterally at the shoulder jo.int, and the forearm
fully supinated (ie, in anatomical position). Have patient flex arm to find lateral edge of muscle. - NRG
Aiiliiii.[X-5 On the elbow crease, approxifnately .1. AC! lateral to the tend01;1 of the biceps. Follow down into depression from the
lateraledge.ofthe biceps mUscle when semijle:xed. - NRG . . · .· ·
~IX-6 On the anterior surface ofthe forearm, 7 ACI proximal to IX9, lateral to the flexor Ca.rpi radialis.
~lX-7 On the anterior surface of the forearm 2 ACI proximal to IX-9; jilst lateral to the radial artery.
IX-8 On the anterior~!lrface ofthe foreart11; 1 ACI proximal to IX 9, upon the radial ~rtery ...
.~IX~9 On the crease of the flexure of the wrist, between the radius arid the scaphoid bone, upon the r~dial artery.
lX-10 On the palmar.surfaee ofthe hand, midway along the ulnar side ofthe first metacarpal bone. On the high point ofthe
~ mound, notjustoffthe bone. ,.NRG · ·
IX-11 Radial nailpoint of the thumb~· ·
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X-1 Radial nail point ofthe index fmger. . . . . .

X-2 On the posterolateral surface of the indexfmger,just distal to the base of the proximal phalanx. ·
X-3 . ·On the dorsal surfiiceof the. band, immediately proximal and radial to thehead of the second metacarpal.·
X-4 . On the dorsal surface of the hand, in the angle.between the proxiinal ends of the firs,t and second.metacarpal bones.
X-5 On the ra4ial edge of the wrist, betwee~ the styloid process ofth radius md the ba5e ofthe scaphoid bo,ne, 'between
the extensor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis breviS, in the anatomi~l snuffbox. Can lift thumb to find
hollow. - NRG ' . . .

NOTE:X-6 to X-10 are found offthe bone; on the radial border of extensor digitorum: With the ann folded across the body,
palm facing the chest, the muscle can be palpated with the wrist extended. :some of these points are Very near tlie TB Channel.
These points are measured from the flexure of the wris~ near VI-4, not X-5. - NRG .·

X-6 On the posterior ra4ial surface of the forearm, 3 ACI proximal to the flexure ofthe wrist, al~ng the radius .. With the
anterior surface of the forearm ~s the chest, the point lies ulnar to the radw edge of the radius. *See note above.·
X-7 On the pOsterior radial surtace of the fOrearm, 7 ACiproxirnal to the flel(JJI'e of the wriSt. ·Witli thC anteriol." surface of
the fureann across the chest, the point lies on the radial border of extensor digit~ruin. '*See tibie above. .
X-8 On the posterior radial surface of the forearm, 8 ACI proximal to the .flexure of the wrist ·With the anterior surface of
the fureann across the chest, the point lies on the radial border of extensor digitorum. *See note above.
X-9 On the posterior radial surface ofthe forearm, 9 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist With the anterior surface of
the foreann across the chest, the point lies on the radial border of extensor digitorum. *See note above. .
X-10 On the posterior radial surface pfthe forearm, 10 ACI proximal to the flexure of the wrist With the anterior surface .
of the fureann aciross the chest,. the point lies on the radial border of extensor digitoruin. *See note above.
On the posterior radial surface of the forearm,. With the anterior surface of the furearm across the Chest, point lies
between the lateral end of the elbow crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
X-12 On· the lateral surface of the arm, 2 ACI proximal to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
X-13 On the lateral surface of the arm, 3!h ACI proximal to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
X-14 On the anterolateral surface of the arm, 7 ACI proximal to the flexure of the elbow, on the distal border of the ·v· of
the insertion of the deltoid.
X-15 On the lateral surface ofthe shoulder, distal.to the acromioclavicular joint, in the concavity between the acromion and
the greater tubercle of the humerus, formed when the arm is abducted.
X-16 In the depression between the acromial end of the clavicle and the spine of the scapula. Distal to this actually, in the
depr~ssionjust on top ofthe bone, above X-15. - NRG
X-17 On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, approximately l ACI inferior to X 18.
X-18 Between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid, alateral to, and on a level with, the middle ofthe laryngeal
prominence, and XI 9.
X-19 Half-way between the inferior border of the nose and the.edge of the upper lip, Y2 ACI medial to the nasolabial fold.
X-20 On the face. 1 fen lateral to the alum. ( 10 fen = I ACI). Found in the depression where the nasolabial grove meets
the nose. - NRG

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.~ XI-I On the cheek, immediately superior to the infra-orbital foramen, on the inferio~ .border of the orbit, .in line with the
centre of the pupil with the eye looking straight ahead.
~ XI-2 On the cheek, in the depression of the infra-orbital foramen, 3 fen inferior to the inferior edge of the orbit. .
Xl-3 On the. zygomatic bone, directly inferior to the infra-orbital foramen, at the level of the inferior borderofthe alum of
~ the nose. · . · · · · ··
XI-4 __4 fen ~ral to, and level with, the angle of the mouth. .
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.XI-S On the-inferior border of the mandible, anterior to the masseter, in the depression ofthe facial artery. In notch on the
~ bone. -JBW .· ··"··· •... _.·. . .
Xl-6 4 fen anterior and superior to the angle of the mandible, in.the depression between the two bellies of the masseter.
i., XI-7 In the,dep~sion which is inferior to the zygomatic arch and anterior to the condyle of the mandible. When the
mouth is opened wide this depression disappears. ·
~ Xl-8 On the head, Yz ACI poster~or and superior to the natural hair line, at the superior comer ofthe forehead. Located
straight up from the outer ct:tnthus ofthe eye. - NRG ··
~ XI-9 . On the anterior surfuce of the neck, upon the carotid artery, at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid at the
level of the laryngeal prominence~ level' with X 18 and IT 16. . .
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NOTE: The distance from the AC joint to suprasternal notCh is 8 ACL The ST line curves in to accommodate the barreling of
~ the chest. It is usually found on the nipple line, but near XI-12 and XI-13-it is more medial, 4 ACI .from the midline. - NRG
~
XI-10 On the ant~orborder of the stemaocleidomastoid, at the levelofthe cricoid cartilage, approximately I ACI inferior
~~ . . . . .
XI-11 Superior to the clavicle, between the two heads of the stemocleidomastod, 2 ACI lateral to the median line.
Xl•l2 In the center of the supraclavieular fossa, 4ACIIateral to the median line and on the paramedian nipple l_ine.
XI-13 On the inferior edge ofthe cl;tvicl¢, 4 ACI lateral to the median line and on the paramedian nipple lin~.
I~ XI-14 In the first intercostal spaee, 4 ACI latel'al to the median line and on the paramedian nipple line.
XI-15 In the second intereostal space, 4 ACllateral to the median line and on the paramedian nipple line.
XI-16 In the third intercostal space, 4 ACI lateral t() the median line and on the paramedian nipple line.
XI-17 In the centre of the nipple.
XI-18 In the fifth intercostal space, 4 ACilateral to the median line and on the paramedian nipple line.
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NOTE: The distance from the median line to the medial border of the anterior superior illiac spine is 4 ACL

Xl-19 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the me4ian line, 6 ACI superior to the level of the umbilicus, level ofCV-14.
XI-20 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, 5 ACI superior to the level of the umbilicus, level ofCV-13.
XI-21 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, 4 ACI superior to the level ofthe umbilicus, level ofCV-12.
XI-22 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, 3 ACI superior to the level ofthe umbilicus; level ofCV-ll.
XI-23 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, 2 ACI superior to the level of the umbilicus, level ofCV-10.
XI-24 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, I ACI superior to the level of the umbilicus, level of CV-9.
XI-25 On the abdomen, 3 ACIIateral to the median line, at the level of the centre of the umbilicus, on the lateral edge of
rectus abdominis.
XI-26 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, l ACI inferior to the level of the umbilic~, at the level ofCV-7.
Xl-27 On the abdomen, 3 ACIIateral to the median line, 2 ACI inferior to the level of the umbilicus, at the level ofCV-5.
XI-28 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, 3 ACI inferior to the level of the umbilicus, at the level ofCV-4.
XI-29 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, 4 ACI inferior to the level of the umbilicus, at the level ofCV-3.
XI-30 On the abdomen, 3 ACI lateral to the median line, at the level of the superior edge of the pubic symphysis, at the level
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NOTE: The distance from the medial extremity of the knee crease to the medial extremity ofthe groin is l3 ACL

XI-31 On the anterior surfaee of the thigh, 13 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, between vastus lateralis and rectus·
femoris. . . . .
XI-32 On the anterior surface ofthe thigh, 7 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, between vastus lateralis and rectus
femoris. With the toes pointed up, this isfoumlat the intersection ofthe right (mg/eformed by the lateral and
frontal planes. - NRG . ·.
Xl-33 On the antesior surface of the thigh, 5 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, between \iastus lateralis and rectus·
. femoris. ·: · · ·
Xl-34 On the anterior surface of the thigh, 4 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, between vastus lateralis and rectus
femoris. . . . .·.. . · ·· · . . . ..
XI-35 On the anterior surface of the knee, between the patella and the tibia, lateral to the pa:tellar tendon. When the knee is
flexed, a depression appears at this point. . . · . · · ·. · · ·
Xl-36 On the anterior surface of the leg, lateral to the edge ()fthe tibia. In the depression where the tibia jUst begins to
flare out, comingfrom the bottom.. - NRG. Put bolster lmder legs to allow muscles to hang offbone. - JS ·
XI-37 On the anterior surface rifthe leg 10 ACI proximal to the levelofthe.lateral inalle61us,lateral to the edge of the tibia.
XI-38 On the anterior surface of the leg 8 ACI proximal to the level of the lateral inatleolus,lateral.to the edge of the tibia.
Xl-39 On the anterior surface of the leg 7 ACI proximal to the level of the lateral mall~lus, late~al to the edge ofthe tibia.
XI-40 On the anterol8teral surface of the leg, 8 ACI proXimal to the level of the prominence of the lateral melliolwl, on the.
lateral edge oftibialis anterior, at the level ofXI-38. · .· · ·· ·
XI-41 At the middle of the anterior flexure o(tqe ankle, between the tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and the .
extensor hallucis longus. Flex the big toe, Jli1i lateral to the prominent tendon, usually ha/foay between the lateral
and medial edges ofthe foot. - NRG . . . . .. .
XI-42 On tbe dorsal surface of~ fQOt, in the concaVity at the meeting of the navicular, lateral cuneiform and intermediate
cuneifonri bones. 'F.ound halfway between XI-41 and XJ-43. - NRG ·
XI-43 On the dorsal surface ofthe foot, in the angle oetween the second and third metatarsal bon~.
Xl-44 On the dorsal surface of the foot, between the second and third toes, just distal to the baSe ofthe proximal phalanx of
the second toe.
Xl-45 Lateral nail point of the second toe.

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~XII-! Medial nail point of the big toe.

Xll-2 On the medial edge of the big toe, just distal to the base of the proximal phalanx.
.~Xll-3 On the medial edge of the foot, just proximal to the head of the ftrSt metatarsal bone.
Xll-4 On the medial edge ofthef00t, just distal to the proximal end of the ftrSt metatarsal bone.
~XII-5 In the hollow anterior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the tendon of the tibalis anterior.
XII-6 On the medial surface of the leg, 4 ACI proximal to the prominence of the medial malleolus, posterior to the_edge of
(a.
the tibia. · -~
~XU-7 On the medial surface of the leg, 7 ACI proximal to the prominence ofthe medial malleolus, posterior to the edge of
the tibia. .
.~XU-8 On the medial surface of the leg, 9 ACI proximal to the prominence of the medial malleolus, posterior to the edge of
the tibia. ·
r@,}(ll-9 On the medial surface of the .leg, on the posterior edge of the tibia. ln the depression where the tibiajlist begins to
flare out, coming from the bottom. - NRG ·· ·
~XII-10 On the anterior surface of the leg, 3 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, in the ~niddle of the belly of the vastus
medialis.
,--. XII-11 On the anterior surface of the thigh, 9 ACI proximal to the flexure of the knee, on the anterior border of sartorius.

F""'- NOTE: the distance from median line to the medi.al. border of the ~terior su~erior iliac spine is 4 ACI.
~ XII-12 On the flexure of the groin, 4 ACI lateral to the median line and 4 ACI inferior to the level of the umbilicus, on a level
~
with CV-3. . . .
XII-·13 On the abdomen, 4 ACI lateral to the median line and 3 ACI inferior to the level of the umbilicus, level with CV-4. .·
ra XII-14 On the abdomen, 4 ACI lateral to the median line and 1 ACI inferior to the level of the umbilicus, level with CV-7.
XU-15 . On the abdomen, 4 ACI lateral to the median line, at.the level of the celltre of the umbilicus and CV-8; ..
i~ XII-16 On the abd~men, 4 ACl.lateral to the median line and 2Y2 ACisupedor: to the level of the umbilicus, at the level half-
. way be~n.CY~IO and qr~n. on the paramedian nipple line. . . . .

/~ Remove pillow from under head to find chest points. - JS

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~ XII-17 On the thorax, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 ACI lateral to the median line.
XII-18 On the thorax, in the fourth intercostal space, 6 ACI lateral to the median line.
~ XII-19 On the thorax,in the third intercostal space, 6 ACI la~eral to themedian line.
XII-20 On the thorax, in the second intercostal space, 6 ACI lateral to the median line.
I~ Xll-21 On the thorax, in the sixth intercostal space, on the mid-axillary line.

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The distance from CV·IS to CV·16 is often I ACI. This can help with the location ofeitlier point. -JS

On the center of the perineum. . , .. . . ·.

On the anterior median line. just superior to the superior edge of the pubic symphysis; S ACI iriferior to the
umbilicus. · · ·· · · · · ·· .
CV·J On the anterior niediari linC, 4 ACI Inferior to the umbilicus.
CV-4 On the anterior median line, 3 ACI inferior to the umbilicus. ··
cv.s On the anterior medianliri8, 2 ACI hlferior to the unibilieus.
CV-6 On the anterior median line, 1Yz ACI inferior to the umbilicus.
CV-7 On the anterior median line, 1· ACI inferior to the umbilicus.
CV-IJ In the centre of the umbilicus. . .
CV-9 On the anterior median line, 1 ACI silpericii" to the umbilii:us.
CV-10 On the l!llterior median line, 2 ACI superior to the umbilicus.
CV-11 On the anterior median line, 3 ACI superior to the umbilicus.
CV-12 oai the l!llterior median line, 4 ACI superior to the umbilicus.
CV-13 00: tlie anterior Median line, s ACI superior to the uinbilicils.
CV-14 On the anterior median line. 6 ACI superior to the umbilicus. .
CV-14Yz 114 ACI below CV-15. It Is very close to CV-15, lilie a lear drop hanging offojif -NRG
CV-15 On the an.terior median line, at the inferior tip of the xiphoid process.
CV-i6 On the anterior median line. 8 ACI superior to tlie wribilicus, at the xiphisternal joint

Remove pillow from under head to ftird cllest points. - JS

CV-17 On the ant~ median line, 1.6 ACisupeiior to Cv.:.t6, at the leVel of the foUrth g.;teri:ostal space,' itw~:l with IV 2i
CV-18 cv space,
On the anterior inedian line, 1.6 'ACI'superior to. -t7,''at the level oftlle'third inte(CoSfBI level with IV 24: ,
CV-19 On the anterior median line. 1.6 ACI superior to CV-18, 'at the lCVel ofthe 11eoond intercOstal space, level with IV 25.
CV-20 On the anterior median line, 1.6 ACI superior to CV-19, at the level ofthe first intercostal space, level with IV 26.
CV-21 On the anterior median line, in the suprasternal notch. · ' '· · ·
CV-22 On the anterior median line. 1.6 ACI (about the distance between rib spaces:. NRG) superior to CV-21, inferior to
the circoid cartilage. Offthe cartilage. - NRG . ·
CV-23 On the anterior median line, dire(:tty inferior to the hyoid bone. •· :' • · ··
CV-24 On the anterior median line, in thC depression betWeen' the point of the chin and the lower lip.

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NOTE: The distance from the intervertebral depression between the fU'St and second cervical vertebra and the point between the
medial extremities of the eyebrows (GV-24.5) on the anterior median line is 15 ACL

GV-1 On the posterior. median line at the tip orthe coccyx. Very slightly anterior the tip. - NRG
GV-2 On the posterior' median line, at the scarococeygeal articulation.
GV-3 On the posterior median line, in the depression between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae.
GV-4 On the posterior median line, in the depression between the second and third lumbar vertebrae.
GV-5 On the posterior median line, in the depression between the fU'St and second lumbar vertebrae. .
GV-6 On the posterior median line, in the depression between the eleventh and twelfth thoracic vertebrae.
GV-7 On the posterior median line, in "the depression between the tenth and eleventh thoracic vertebrae.
GV-8 On the posterior median line, In the depression between the ninth and tenth thoracic vertebrae.
GV-9 On the posterior, median line, in ..the depression betwee!]. the seventh and eighth thoracic vertebrae.
GV-10 On the posterior. median line, in the depression between the six and seventh thoracic vertebrae.
GV-ll On the posterior median line, .in the depression between the fifth and sixth thoracic vertebrae.
GV-12 On the posterior median line, in the depression between the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae.
GV-13 On the posterior median line, in the'depression between the first and l!econd thoracic vertebrae.
GV-14 On the p<)sterior median line, in the depression between the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebrae.
GV-15 On the posterior median. line, in the depression between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
GV-16 On the median line of the head, just. inferior to the base of the occipital bone, Y2 ACI superior to GV-15. Below the
~
EOP at the hinge between the head and neck. - NRG
GV-17 On the median line of the head, 2Y2 ACI superior to GV-15.
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GV-18 On the median line of the head, 4 ACI superior to GV-15.
""" . GV-19 On the median line of the head, 5112 ACI superior to GV-15.
GV-20 On the median line of the head, 7 ACI superior to GV-15. Follow the line formed from the lobe to the apex of the
~ ear to the greaidepression. · - NRG
GV-21 On the median line of the head, 8.112 ACI superior to GV-15.
~ GV-22 On the median line of the head, 10 ACI superior to GV-15.
GV-23 On the median line ofthe head, 11 ACI superior to GV-15.
~ GV-24 On the median line of the head, 11112 ACI superior to GV-15.
GV-25 On the median line of the nose, at the inferior edge of the alar cartilage, just superior to the tip of the nose.
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GV-26 On the anterior median line, inferior to ttie nose, in the center of the philtrum.
GV-27 On the anterior medtan line, inferior to GV-26, at the superior edge of the upper lip.
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IOfficial I Alarm Point I AEP I
Lung LU-1 BL-13

Colon ST-25 BL-25

Stomach CV-12 ; . BL-21.

Spleen LV-13 BL-20

Heart CV-14 BL-15

Small Intestine CV-4 8~~7

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Bladder CV-3 BL~28

Kidney GB-25 BL-23

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Heart Protector CV-15 BL-14

Three Heater CV-5 (Main) BL-22

CV-17 (UJ)

Gallbladder

Liver
CV-12 (MJ)
CV-7 (lJ)

GB-24

. LV-14
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BL-19

BL~I8
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Marrow GV-16 GV-20 GV-15 GV-19 PC-5 3 arm yin
Nourishment ST-30 ST-36 TH-8 3 arm.yang .
Qi CV-17 ST-9 BL-10 SP-6 3 leg }i!n.
Blood ST-37 ST-39 BL-11 GB-39 3 leg yang

Celestial Windows
ST-9
LI-18
lH-16
BL-10
LU-3
CV-22
SI-16
SI-17 \.
GV-16
PC-1

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.~Five-Element Treatment Planning - NRG

~Priorities

~ I. Possession
2.AE
~3.HW
~ 4. EE- CV/GV block has priority.
. 5. Spirit Level 'Blocks'- IV-24, I-I, CV-1, etc.
1,.,_ 6. Umbilical Pulse
7. Akabani
~ 8. Engage the level- Points on CF for MIS, upper BL/KD chest points, Windows, GV/CV points, I-I, etc..
9. Transfers
~ 10. Finish on command points usually, or rarely another point below the elbow or knee, these can 'engage the level' too.

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~ Four Needle Technique (according toP. Eckman this is originally from a 1600's Korean Buddhist mon~ Sa Am.)

~ Deficient Syndrome (Tonification treatment) Excess Svndrome.(Sedation treatment)

· TonifY the mothe( pt on the diseased meridian.
~ TonifY the mother pt on the mother meridian (horary pt).
Sedate the controlling pt on the diseased meridian.
~ sedate the controlling pt on the controlling (horary pt).
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Sedate the son pt on the diseased meridian.
Sedate the son pt on the son meridian (horary pt).
TonifY the controlling pt on.the. disea5ed meridian.
TonifY the controlling pt on the controlling (horary pt).

HW Imbalance
/"""""'
~ Stage 1: IV-7, III-67, IV-3, VIII-4, l-7, U-4. Only as necessary go to next stages~
· Stage 2: Four Needle TonitY on one or both Water Officials, try KD first (usually this will do it).*
~ Stage 3: Sedate the Source points ofthe wife Officials, then try the transfers again.
Stage 4: Sedate the AEP's on Wife side (bilateral needling)ofWife's yin (and yang) Officials, when they have begun to relax
~ (after 7-10 min), 4 Needle Tonify the AEP's of the Husband Officials~ (Moxa is OK). .
Stage 5: Four Needle. Sedate Metal, Earth, VN[, then try the transfers. Four Needle TonifY Wood, 1/II.
~ .

~ Aka bani Imbalance

Stage I: Tonify the connecting point on the deficient side. Only as necessary continue to the next stages
Stage 2: TonifY the Source point on the deficient side.
Stage 3: Sedate the Source point on the excess side.
Stage 4: Sedate the AEP on the excess side, then TonifY the AEP on the deficient side.
 First Aid Points . woR
Anxiety 17, UI 60, V 9
Apoplexy (Shock) III 31, IV 6, X 15.
Asphyxia VIII 3, IX 9
· Bee stings m 64, IV 6
Bites XIV II
Burns III 65
Colds Vl.l5, XIV 14
Collapse IX 9
Concussion Ill 31; IV 6, IX 9, X IS, XIV 3
Conwlsions II 3, IX II, XIV I 1
Cramp VIII 2, VUI 6 ·,-.,.
Cystitis Ill 65, IV 2
Drowning II, IX I, XIII 1
Dull pains X 4
Earache II 3, VI 4, X 4
Electric shocld 7, IX 8, X 15
Exhaustion II 3, Vl3, X 15
Facial neuralgia lH 60
Fainting I 1, I 7, X4, ·XI 36*
Food poisoning Ill 59, Ill65, VII 40, IX 9, X 4, XI 30
Fractures m·11 , ill 60, VU 30, Xll2, XIV 3
Hemorrhage II 8, Dl 25, IV 6, VII41, X 15
Hangover XI 45
Head injury X 15
Heart fililure.l 1, I 7, Ul15
HicCupS Ul 17
Hysteria 17
Indigestion XI 36, XI 45
Injury to testicles IV 2
Insect bites m65 . . . . . ..
Insensibility (Concussion, ·Seeing "stars") II 3, Ill 31, IV 6, IX 9, IX I 1, X 15, XIV 3, XIV 11
Numbness Ill 17
Poison ill 65, Vll20, VII 40, IX 3, IX 9, X 4
Resuscitation IV 1 , V 9, XUI 1
Scalds IU65
Sea sickness Xlli 14
Shock I 7,IX 9, X 15
Snake bites ill 31, IV 6
Spasms VIII 2, Vlll 6
Spinal injury Ill 54, Ill 60, XIV 3
Sprains Ill It, ill 60, VU 30, XII2, XIV 3
Sunburn 11165
Sunstroke IV 23, IX 11
ToothaChe X 1, X 4, XI 45 (Note: these are the only First Aid points. that should be sedated.)
Tooth extraction I 7
Travel sickness XIII 14
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Urine retention Ul65, IV 2, VIU 7, VIII 6, XIII 3

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~Acupuncture in Childbirth - PLN

~ The effect of acupuncture is profound, with prenatal and postnatal care, giving pain relie~ help with turning breech
babies and inducing the birth. Many factors can slow the labor and make the birth a trauma; authority, intervention, fear,
~performance anxiety and exhaustion. Modern technology may be used whether it is needed or not.
[t is especially helpful i(the woman has been seeing you for acupuncture treatment before pregnancy, rapport has already been
~established and the process of pregnancy and childbirth can become a mutually shared growth experience. . ·
Be sure that both you and the mother know what you· expect of each other BEFORE you go into the deLivery room.
~Does she want moral support from you or a more active role in pain relief; expediting the labor. Remember that it is HER ·
.---deLivery and her "show," don't take over but try to ensure that the atmosphere is calm and supportive.

,-,Meridians and Officials

Kidneys: Contain the Jing (life force), much of which is used during the pregnancy and labour. The Kidneys are "paper thin"
~after labor. · ·
Bladder: The woman will need backbone and willpower to get through.
~Spleen & Stomach: Nourishment; the Spleen is especially linked with the uterus.
Large Intestine:· The Great Eliminator, letting go.
~Liver: Smooth flow ofQi through Body Mind and Spirit.

~ Prenatal Care
,-The mother will" need building up with good food, good rest, C. F. treatment. Beware of moxa and Lv-3 in pregnancy, it
· disperses stagnation.· · · ·
~ Treat the Kidneys via AEP points, Source points etc. ·
· It is very important to get rid of morning sickness (which can last all day!), to ensure the woman gets good nourishment. Use
~ CV-12, ST-36, PC-6. Toni:fY, but leave the needles in for about 20 minutes to settle. the energy. Use intention.

~ Malposition .
Ideally, we want the baby's head down with it's back to the mother's belly or side, (cephalic anterior). A first baby should have
~ settled into this position by the 34th week, subsequent babies may settle later in the pregnancy or at the beginning oflabor. If
the baby is lying with its back against the mother's spine this will result In an extremely painful back-ache labor. To tum the
~ baby to the desired position ·use BL-67 moxa 10 to 15 times, no needle, or moxa stick about 30 minutes .. This changes the
~
polarity, the mother may have a restless night
. while the baby moves around. Repeat if. necessary.'

~ Inducing the Birth .

If the woman goes 2 weeks after her expected date, it is likely that the birth will be induced in order to protect the baby against
.~ placental fililure. Modem induction methods take control away from the mother, they can make labor fast and painful. Use the
following points as an· alternative ifhospital induction is imininent:
~ SP-6 disperse strongly at 3 or 4 ACI,
Ll-4 tonity and leave,
F!' add LV-3 if stuck, disperse,
add Nei Viao Spleen at 7.5 ACI and disperse (get sensation in uterus),
~ add BL-31 and BL-32 to dilate the cervix.
Dispersing technique- to remove stagnation. Use a 1.5' or 2' needle. Tum the needle clockwise in and clockwise as you lift out:
.~ "lifting and thrusting", put emphasis on the lifting. Keep going until there is a sensation· travelirig up to the uterus, not just pain
from the needle. If the p()int becomes too painful move to another point or "ping" the needle in.stead.
~ When the contractions start, stop treatment. If the contractions stop go back and do the points again.
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Points to use during labor (Do nothing during a contraction.)
~ Cervix Isn't dilating fast enough: ·
LI-4 or SP-6 or ST-36 or BL-31/32 • tonity and leave the needles in if possible.
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SP- 6 or LV-3 or Ll- 4- disperse.

Helping regular contractions

ST-36 or SP-6 or LI- 4 or LV-3 or BL-60 - tonifY, BL-32 -disperse. All of the above points are effective for pain relief:

If blood pressure goes up during labor

To~ify BL-60 or KD-2.

Nausea
ST-36 or PC-6 if coming from panic.

Massage is also effective for pain reliefusirig pure essential oil of lavender dilute in carrier oil to calm/relax the mother.. In
general gently massage any area that is tense or aches, Mass~ging the f~~ and legs will speed up tile labor and help the mother
settle into herself: If the return of blood is impeded during the ftrst stage because of we pressure on the pelvis this can cause
aching in the thighs. Firm massage .from knees to pelvis will assist blood return. ·

Post Natal Care

Mother roasting has a powerful restorative effect, the lower Jiao may feel empty, depleted after birth, the uterus may not be.· .·
contracting, the woman will most probably feel exttausted! If~e woman bewmes wry cold after giving birth do It ·
immediately, otherwise after a day or two roast her daily for 10 days. Her partner can be shown how to do this..
Using a moxa stick pass it up the mid-line from CV-2 to CV-6 then down the Stomach line in a figure ofeight movement.
Repeat the some movement between GV-2 and GV-4 and down the Bladder line. ·

If the labor was hard and the mother is out of her body or has post-natal depression use HT-7.
Night sweats: tonifY KD-3, KD-7 and Hr-6.
Insufficient breast milk: BL-43 (38), GB-31, GB-21, TII-6, PC-6, PC-I.

Useful Points
SI-1, SI-ll expedites and facilitate$ lactation.
BL•l6, BL-20 facilitates lactation.
BL-31, 32, 33, 34 good for difficult or delayed labor.
BL-60 difficult labor, helps expel the placenta
BL-67 calms the fetus, difficult.labor, malposiiion of the fetus.
KD-6 difficult labor, calms the spirit. .
KD-9 tonify at 3 and 6 months, this tonifies the baby's energy via the mother. It minimizes transfer oftoxins
from mother to baby. It calms the mother's spirit. ·
PC-1, PC-6 insufficient milk, and mi!Stftls.
TH-6 insufficient milk.
GB-21 helps a difficult labor, insufficient milk, mastitis.
GB-41 insufficient milk, mastitis
LV-3 calms the fetus, insufficient milk, mastitis
LV-13 insuffiCient milk 81!-d mastitis ' .
LI-4 delayed or 4.ifiicult labor
ST-18 .insufficient inilk and mastitis . ·
ST-36 nourishes the qi and the blood; insufficient breast milk
SP-1 abnormal uterine bleeding
SP.:.() helps a difficult labor, morning sickness, retained placenta, insufficient milk.

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Reunion points are those where pathways intersect; they include

entry•. exit. junction a,nd meeting points.

I II Ill 1\/ v VI. ·vu VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV

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II 18 X X X
II 19' X X X ·x
Ill 1:. .x X X X X
- Ill 11 X X
Ill 12. X X

Ill 31 X X
Ill .: 33. x· X
Ill 58 X X

Ill 67. X X
IV 1 X X

IV 4 X· X

fV 22 X x
v 1 - X ~:
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r~ Classification of Points Described in the Classical Text - PLN
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"In the process of needling, the physician should think about nothing else except needling, he should concentrate upon what ·he
~~ is doing as ifliving in an isolated and quiet place with doors and windows closed, that is to say, a remote place for
contemplation, neither to hear noise from outside, nor to be distracted by thought In short, a physician should remain only
1~ attentive to the act of needling, and nothing else." - Ling Shu . .

~ Accumulation or Xi Cleft Points - Can enhance quality and volume on the meridian, like a deep form of Source points, draws
~ from accumulation aria to give a little bit of stimulus. Used to lift a person and give them perspective to see where they are ·
going. Useful to see if command point treatment will "do it" for the patie.ilt or if they will need spirit points.

The Five Transporting Points

~ Welt Point- The point at which the energy stream springs up like a small and shallow fountain as it begins to spring up from
underground.
~. Spring Point- The point at which energy stream flows copiously, like a small stream that is Increasing in size.
' Stream Point- The point at which energy stream flows into a pool of inert energy, like the whirling movement of water flowing
~ · into a lake that is continuing to increase in size.
~ River Point -The point at which energy stream flows through, like a long stream that is flowing into some place. The Qi
becomes more abundant as it gains distance from it's source.
~ Sea Point - The point at which energy stream flows into the sea of energy like a converging stream that is growing deeper and
larger.

Starting Points- They produce the effect of facilitating the function ofthe five viseera and the six bowels as well as regulating
the activities of the internal organs.
Shu Points or AEP's or Posterior Points- Are the points at which the energy streams of the zangfu organs enter into the
posterior region of the body. They are situated close to their respective organ and all belong to the Bladder meridian.
Front Mu or Alarra or Gathering Points - Are the points in the thoracic and abdominal regions where the energy of
meridians and that of the zang-fu organs gather together. They are situated close to their respective organ and are used to
diagnose disorders 1>fthe internal organs.

[ Heart .
u Sma II Intestine
m Blad!P.i-
IV Kidney
v Heart,Protector/Circulation Sex
VI Triple' Burner
vn Gallbladder
VIII Liver
IX Lung
X Colon,
XI Stomaih
xu Spleen
XIII Conception Vessel
XIV Gover11or Vessel

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· N.B. These points must only be used in the context ofFive-Eiement treatment.

Thyroid 17 III f5 IV7 VI3

X4 XI9 XIIO XIII6
XIII 13 XIII 19 XIV 15 XIV23
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Paratfiyroid ill3 ill II III 58 V7
VU30 VIII 3 XI36 · XIV2
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Adrenal III47 IV 7 V7 XII6

XIIIlO XIII 16 XIV6

Pituitary III 47 III 60 IV II IV 13

VIIS VII37 XII6 XIII 10
XIII 15 XIII 16 XIII19

Ovaries IU67 IV2 IV7 IV 13

VII37 VIII3 XII6 XIV4

Testes III47 III 60 IV 11 XI30

XIII 3 XIII4 XIII5 XIV3
XIV4

Thymus XII2

Pancreas III 20 IV 3 VI3 VIII2

XII3 XIII3

Endocrine Gland System, Direct Hormonal Application - WOR

N.B. Tbese points must only be used in the context ofFive-Eiement treatment.

VI 5, VII 41: Yang Wei Ma~ controls conception and birth.

Add VIII 13 when normalizing excess of gonadotrophic hormone (especially in migraine).

III 62, U 3: Yang Qiao Mai, encourages function of adrenal cortex to produce ACTH. Add III I to encourage froduction of sex
honnones. ·

III 1 and (U 3, III 62): Du Mo plus III 1, releases small amount of ACili immediately.
mI and (IV 6, IX 7): Yin Qiao Mo plus III 1, releases small amount of sex hormone immediately.
To produce an immediate, but short acting supply of cortisone: XIV 16.
Local, direct effect on adrenals: XIV 4.
Treatment to stimulate continued function of adrenal cortex and cortisone production: XU 2, XII 6, point between second and
third cervical vertebrae on the Governor vessel, III 20, III 18.
Treatment to stimulate continued function of sex hormones: III I, XIII 4, XIII 7.
Direct action on thyroid: XIII 22. Add XI 9 and IV 7.
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- References

F'l' NRG
Neil R. Gumenick, lecture notes, Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Santa Monica, CA, 200 I.
~ www.SElements.com

~ PLN
Various student notes of past Five-Element lectures.
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JBW
~ Dr. Judy Becker Worsley, Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, SaiUa Monica, CA, 2002.
~ WOR
~ Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Vol/, Meridians and Points, JR Worsley, Element Books, Wiltshire England, 1982.

~IS
Joseph Sop rani, clinic notes, Portland, OR, 200 1-2002.

HJ
.~ Hong Jin, lecture notes; the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1998-1999.

~u
~ Jarrett LS: Inner Functions ofAcupuncture Points, Nourishing Destiny Website, www.spiritpathpress.com.

~RL
Roger Lore; lecture notes, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1999-2000.

MZ
,-. Zhu, Mingqing, Zhu 's Scalp Acupuncture, 8 Dragons Publishing, Hongkong and Chinese Scalp Acupuncture Center of USA,
1992.

PE
~ Eckman, Peter, In the Footsteps ofthe Yellow Emperor.. Cypress Book Company, Inc., San Francisco, CA, 1996.
~RL
~ Roger Lore, lecture notes, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1999-2000.

~ SB&EV
Dhannanada, Subhuti & Vickers, Edithe, Synopsis ofScalp Acupuncture, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland OR.
r" www.itmonline.org
~ RT,SR
Richard Tan & Stephen Rush, Twelve & Twelve in Acupuncture, second edition. San Diego, CA, 1996.
~ Richard Tan & Stephen Rush, Twenty-Four More in Acupuncture. San Diego, CA, 1994.
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