Acupuncture Points

Page 2Lung MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationLu1Front Mu lung**COUGH, WHEEZING,ASTHMA,REMOVE PHLEGM,descends lung qi,chest pain,fullness(Ab)On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to LU2Lu2to help locate Lu1SHOULDER PAIN,descends lung qi, clear lung heat, cough, asthma, Dyspnea/chest painOn the antero - lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the centre of thehollow of the delto - pectoral triangleLu3Window of heaven*GOITER, SADNESS, WEEPING, CONTROLLING INFLUENCES, clear lung heat, cools blood, cough, wheezing, nosebleed, arm pain,Dyspnea, SOBOn the antero - lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to LU5, in the depression betweenthe lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerusLu4descends lung qi, cough, asthma, arm painOn the antero - lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to LU5, in the depression betweenthe lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerusLu5He Sea**CLEAR LUNG HEAT DEF/EXS, REGULATE WATER PASSAGES, TIDAL FEVER(MALARIA), cough, wheezing, spitting blood,vomiting, throat obstruction, smokingOn the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of

the biceps brachiiLu6Xi Cleft**BLOOD DISORDERS OF LUNG, FEBRILE DISEASE, SPITTING BLOOD, LOSS OF VOICE, descends lung qi, clears heat, cough,asthma, wheezingOn the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to LU9, on the line connecting LU9 with LU5Lu7Com(H+N)/Luo/Conf REN**EXPELS WIND, ODEMA, HEMIPLEGIA, MOUTH DEVIATION, headache/migraine, stiff neck(W/C), carpal tunnel syndrome, nose andthroat congestion, blood pressure, bells palsyOn the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cunproximal to LI5, in the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis andabductor pollicis longusLu8Jing River*descends lung qi, cough, asthma, wheezing, chest pain, wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndromeAbove thw wrist, 1 cun proximal to LU9 on the line connecting LU9 with LU6, in the depression at the base of the styloid process ofthe radius and on the radial side of the radial arteryLu9Shu Stream/Yuan/INF(vessels)**TONIFY LUNG QI AND YIN(LUNG DEF SYNDROME), DRY THROAT, CHEST PAIN, cough, asthma, wheezing, spitting blood andphlegm, weakness/pain wristAt the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial arteryand the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with HE7 (the proximalborder of the pisiform bone)Lu10Ying Spring**BENEFITS THROAT, THROAT OBSTRUCTION, LOSS OF VOICE, XS AND DEF HEAT, SORE DRY THROAT, clears lung heat, localpainOn the thenar eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of the shaft

of the first metacarpal bone and the thenarmusclesLu11Jing Well, Ghost*REVIVE CONSCIOUSNESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, SORE THROAT, THROAT OBSTRUCTION, XS HEAT,clear heat, benefitthroatOn the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

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Page 4Large Intestine MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationLI1Jing Well*LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, FEBRILE DISEASE, TINNITUS, sore and swollen throat, toothache, deafnessOn the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail,approx 0.1 cun from the corner of the nailLI2Ying Spring*EXPELS EXTERNAL WIND, TOOTHACHE, NOSEBLEEDS, clear heat, deviation of the mouth, febrile diseaseOn the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo - phalangeal jointLI3Shu Stream*BENEFITS THROAT AND TEETH, TOOTHACHE, clear heat, expels wind, sore throat, acute eye pain, distension of the abdomen

On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal boneLI4Com(F+M)/Yuan/4 Gates**REGULATE DEFICIENT QI AND FACE, GENERAL PAIN, REGULATE SWEATS-W/C SYND, DISEASE FACE + SENSE ORGANS,HEADACHE, DELAYED LABOUR,W/H SYN(YANG MING SYN)On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and closeto its radial borderLI5Jing River*CALM SHEN, BENEFIT THE WRIST, SWOLLEN EYES, Clear heat, toothache, nosebleeds, deafness, weakness/pain of wristOn the radial side of the wrist, in the centre of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomicalsnuffbox)LI6Luo**REGULATE WATER PASSAGES, DIFFICULTY IN URINATION, OEDEMA//PAIN IN FOREARM, clear heat, expel wind, sore throat,toothache, deafness3 cun proximal to LI5 on the line connecting LI5 with LI11LI7Xi cleft**DETOX, RELIEVE ACUTE CONDITIONS OF LI MERIDIAN, ABDOMINAL PAIN, clear heat, headache, deviation of the mouth, throatpain5 cun proximal to LI5 on the line connecting LI5 with LI11LI8HARMONISE SMALL INTESTINE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIFFICULT AND DARK URINATION, clear heat, expel wind, headacheOn the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to LI11, on the line connecting LI11 with LI5LI9HARMONISE LARGE INTESTINE, LARGE INTESTINE QI STAGNATION, relieve pain (forearm/abdominal), pain/numbness in theelbow/forearm, constipation, headache

On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to LI11, on the line connecting LI11 with LI5LI10**REGULATE QI AND BLOOD, PAIN/WEAKNESS IN THE FOREARM/ELBOW, relieve pain, toothache, abdominal painOn the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI11, on the line connecting LI11 with LI5LI11He Sea/Ghost**CLEARS HEAT, COOLS BLOOD, RELIEVES SKIN DISORDERS, ALLERGIC SKIN CONDITIONS, TENNIS ELBOW, HIGH FEVER,HYPERTENSION, PAIN/WEAKNESS IN ELBOWAt the elbow, midway between LU5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital creaseLI12*ITCHING and alleviates pain, benefits the elbow, pain numbness and immobility of the elbow and upperarmWhen the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI11LI13SCROFULA(phlegm nodules in the throat), relieve pain, transform phlegm, pain numbness of the elbow and upper armOn the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI11, on the line connecting LI11 with LI5LI14*Relieve pain, transform phlegm, pain numbness of the shoulder and upper arm(problems raising the arm)On the lateral side of the upper arm, in the visible and tender depression formed between the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle andthe brachialis muscle, approx 3 fifths of the distance along the line drawn between LI11 and LI15LI15**DISPELS WIND AND DAMPNESS, SHOULDER PAIN AND NUMBNESS, benefits the shoulder, scrofulaIn the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle. (Note: SJ 14 is located in thedepression which lies posterior and inferior to the acromion

LI16**EPILEPSEY, PAIN OF SHOULDER AND BACK, relieve pain, transform phlegm, benefits the shoulder, goitre, scrofulaOn the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of theclavicle and the scapular spineLI17Benefit throat and voice, pain of throat, loss of voiceOn the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscleLI18Window of Heaven**SUDDEN LOSS OF VOICE, benefit throat and voice, relieve cough and wheezing, swollen and painful throat, goitre, scrofulaOn the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of thesternocleidomastoid muscleLI19OPEN NOSE...NO MOXA, deviation of the mouth(+ST4), expel wind, nasal discharge and congestionBelow the lateral margin of the nostril,, 0.5 cun lateral to DU26LI20**OPEN NOSE, NASAL DISCHARGE,CONGESTION,SINUS,NOSEBLEEDS, ROUNDWORMS IN BILE TRACT + UPPER TRACT (notin Irl - in China), expel wind and heatIn the naso - labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi

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Page 6Stomach MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationSt1

**FULL RANGE OF EYE DISEASE, SHORTSIGHTEDNESS, expel wind and heat, benefits the eyes, stops lacrimation, swelling and painof eyes, deviation of mouth and eyeWith the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridgeSt2**SUBSTITUTE FOR S1, expel wind and heat, benefit the eyes, swelling and pain of eyes, deviation of mouth and eye, headache,twitching of eyelidWith the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramenSt3*Sinus, Bells Palsy, expels wind, reduces swelling, nosebleed, toothache(upper jaw), deviation of mouth, spasm of face, swelling andpain of cheekWith the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on thelateral side of the naso - labial grooveSt4*FACIAL PARALYSIS, DEVIATION OF THE MOUTH, TMJ, expels wind, drooling, numbness, eyelid twitch, toothacheThis point lies in the continuation of the naso - labial groove; ask the patient to smile if the groove is not visibleSt5*LOCKJAW, TOOTHACHE(LOWER JAW), TMJ, expels wind, reduces swelling, swelling of face gums and cheekDirectly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscleSt6Ghost**WIDE RANGE OF JAW DISORDER, FACIAL PARALYSIS, TMJ, expels wind, benefits jaw and teeth, dev of mouth, swollen cheek,toothache, lockjawApprox 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscleSt7

**EAR DISORDERS(deafness, tinnitus, ear pain), TOOTHACHE(UPPER JAW),TMJ, benefits ear, jaw and teethAt the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandibleSt8**FRONTAL HEADACHES(+YIN TANG +BL2), DRAINS DAMP + PHLEGM FROM HEAD(MENIERES Disease), expels wind, benefitseyes, dim and dizzy vision, lacrimation, eyelid twitchAt the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairlineSt9Window Heaven/Sea Qi**ACUTE LUMBAR PAIN, REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE QUICKLY, ASTHMA, HYPERTENSION, regulates qi and blood, benefits thethroat and neckLevel with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the SCM muscleand the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage ( Note: the carotid artery lies just deep to, and can be readily palpated at, the anteriorborder of the SCM muscle. This point therefore lies between the carotid artery and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilageSt10Benefits throat and neck, descends lung qi, swelling and pain in throat, cough, dyspnoeaOn the neck, at the anterior border of the SCM muscle, midway between ST9 and ST11St11Benefits throat and neck, descends lung qi, swelling and pain in throat, goitre, scrofula, dyspnoeaAt the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below ST9 in the depression between the sternal andclavicular heads of the SCM muscleSt12Clears heat from chest, descends lung qi, cough, dyspnoea, pain of clavicleIn the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on themamillary lineSt13Hiccups, descends rebellious lung qi, fullness and distension of chest area, cough, asthma, dyspnoeaAt the top of the chest, directly below ST12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun

lateral to the midline, on the mamillary lineSt14Descends rebellious lung qi, fullness and distension of chest area, cough, asthma, chest painOn the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (REN 20), on the mamillary lineSt15Descends rebellious lung qi, benefits the breast, cough, wheezing, breast abscessOn the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (REN 19), on the mamillary lineSt16Alleviates cough and wheezing, benefits the breast, fullness of chest and shortness of breath, cough, breast abscessOn the chest, in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (REN 18), on the mamillary lineSt17on the nippleAt the centre of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midlineSt18**BREAST PROBLEMS(abscess, pain, scanty lactation, tumours), mastitis, reduces swelling, benefits the breast, cough, dyspnoea(LI14,REN17,St8-qi stagnation in breast and chest)Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal spaceSt19Harmonises middle jiao(Ren 12), descends St qi(Ren 13), general digestive problems(abdominal distension, vomiting, stomach pain)On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN 14St20Harmonises middle jiao(Ren 12), descends lung and stomach qi, general digestive problems(abdominal distension, vomiting, stomachpain), hiccups, poor appetiteOn the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN 13St21**STOMACH QI STAGNATION, DIARROHEA, QI STAGNATION, general digestive problems(above), pain in lateral abdomen and costalregionOn the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN 12

St22Benefits small intestine and urination, abdominal pain, distension and fullness, borborygmus, diarrohea, edema, UTI's where there isheat going out from H to SIOn the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN 11St23Transforms phlegm and calms shen, mania, depression, epigastric painOn the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN 10St24Bi-polar disorder, transforms phlegm and calms shen, mania, depression, epigastric painOn the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN 9

Page 7St25FRONT MU LARGE INTESTINE **TUMOURS, LI PROBLEMS, DIARROHEA(COLD), DYSENTERY, CONSTIPATION, resolves damp-heat,regulates LI, Sp, St, Qi andBlood,abdominal pain,distension(more NB di than con)On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicusSt26Regulates qi, abdominal pain, distension, hernias, dysmennorhea (level with REN 7 - pt for regulating menstruation)On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN 7St27**BENEFITS KIDNEYS AND FIRMS ESSENCE, premature ejaculation, seminal emission, difficult urination, abdominal distension,hernia (nearly level with REN 6 benefits kidney qi + yang)On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN 5St28**REG LOWER JIAO, WATER METABOLISM, GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS(dysmennorhea, infertility, cold congealing uterus),benefits Bl and uterus, PCOS (cold damp + kid yang def)On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN 4

St29**GENITAL DISORDERS(M/W), benefits genitals, M-impotence, seminal emission, W-menstrual problems, prolapse, infertility,leukorrheaOn the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN 3St30Sea of water and grain*Reg LOWER JIAO AND CHONG MAI(1ST PT), PROLAPSE OF RECTUM, SWELLING AND PAIN OF GENITALS, hernia, impotence,Running Piglet Qi Syndrome (heat in U.J., cold in L.J.)On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (REN 2)St31PAIN OF HIP, dispels wind-damp, atrophy, pain of thigh and knees, lumbar pain (seldom), support pt for wind and damp getting in to the hip -arthritic conditions of the hipOn the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from theanterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis(the horizontal line may alsobe taken as approx the most prominent pt of the greater trochanterSt32Dispels wind-damp, atrophy, numbness and cramp of thigh, knee pain lumbar painOn the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximalto the superior border of the patellaSt33**ATROPHY, COLD SHAN DISORDER(shan =hernia), dispels wind-damp, difficulty and pain with leg movement, damp and cold in the lowback and legsOn the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximalto the superior border of the patellaSt34Xi Cleft**GASTRIC STOMACH PAIN, ARTHRITIS, SWELLING AND PAIN OF THE KNEE, dispels wind-damp, epigastric pain,

On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximalto the superior border of the patellaSt35Xi Yan on medialSWELLING AND PAIN OF THE KNEE, dispels wind-damp, atrophy, difficulty and pain with lower limb movementOn the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligamentSt36He Sea/Com(Ab)/Sea of water and grain***LI AND ST PROBLEMS, NO. 1 FOR HEALTH, 5 TAXATIONS AND 7 INJURIES, VARIETY OF DEF PROBLEMS, benefits zheng andYuan Qi, tonifies Qi, Blood, Yin and YangBelow the knee, 3 cun inferior to ST35, one finger - breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibiaSt37He Sea LI/Sea of Blood**MAIN PT TO CLEAR STAGNATION AND DAMP-HEAT, LI PROBLEMS(diarrohea, dysentery, constipation, abdominal pain,borborygmus), regulates SP, ST and intestines, numbness and pain in lower limb, hemiplegiaOn the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST36, one finger - breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibiaSt38NB for locating ST40PAIN AND STIFFNESS OF SHOULDERS, DISPELS WIND-DAMP, benefits the shoulder, atrophy, difficulty and pain with lower limbmovementOn the lower leg, midway tibio - femoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, onefinger - breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibiaSt39He Sea(SI)/Sea of Blood**CLEARS STAG AND DAMP-HEAT, SI PROBLEMS(diarrohea, dysentery, abdominal pain), regulates intestines, moves SI qi, atrophyand pain of lower limb, lumbar pain(-> testicles)On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 37, one finger - breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

St40Luo**PHLEGM, CLEARS PHLEGM FROM HEART AND LUNG, mania, depression, mad laughter, epilepsey, hypertension, cough andphlegm, dizziness, headache, dampOn the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, 2 finger -breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia (i.e. 1 finger - breadth lateral to ST38St41Jing River**SWELLING AND PAIN OF THE ANKLE, CLEARS ST HEAT(from yin Def), calms the Shen, Yangming headache(frontal), abdominaldistension and constipation, acid reflux(yin def)On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the two tendons of extensor hallucis longusand extensor digitorium longusSt42Yuan Source*Clears heat, calms the shen, atrophy of the foot, mania, depression, deviation of mouth and eye, swelling and pain of the face,toothacheOn the dorsum of the foot, in a depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones(second and third), 1.5 cun distal to ST41, on the line drawn between ST41 and ST43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalispedis artery may be palpatedSt43Shu stream*SWELLING, EDEMA(of foot/face), regulates ST, SP and Intestines, fever, swelling of lower limbs and ankles and dorsum of foot,swelling and pain in eyesOn the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST44St44Ying Spring**CLEARS EXCESS HEAT AND DAMP HEAT FROM STOMACH, REGULATES INTESTINES, LI PROBLEMS, NOSEBLEED,calms

shen, febrile disease, toothache, deviation of mouth, throat pain, tinnitus, pain and swelling of dorsumOn the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the webSt45Jing Well**CLEARS TOXIC HEAT FROM ST CHANNEL, EXCESSIVE DREAMING, LOC, nosebleeds, toothache, throat pain, febrile diseaseOn the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail,approx 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

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Page 9Spleen MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationSP1Jing Well/Ghost**STOPS BLEEDING(def spleen not containing blood), STOPS UTERINE BLEEDING, BLD IN URINE AND STOOLS, calms shen, regSp, agitation, mania-depression, excessive dreamingOn the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx0.1 cun from the corner of the nailSP2Ying Spring*Harmonises middle jiao(St/Sp), clears damp and heat, digestive system disorders(abdominal distension, epigastric pain, vomiting,diarrohea, constipation)On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso - phalangeal jointSP3Shu stream/Yuan Source

**TONIFIES SPLEEN, RESOLVES DAMP, REG QI OF SP AND ST, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISORDERS(Abdominal distension,epigastric pain, vomiting, diarrohea, constipation)On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal boneSP4Luo/Conf CHONG MAI**HARMONISES XS QI + DAMP IN MJ, REG CHONG MAI, GYNAE PROB, ST COLD(moxa needle)ABDOMINAL DISTENSION/PAINCAUSED BY QI + BLOOD STAG, St/Li/Si disorders, chest painOn the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal boneSP5Jing River**TONIFIES SPLEEN, RESOLVES DAMP, SOMNOLENCE, INDOLENCE, abdominal distension, constipation, borborygmous, Cold pain,edema, lethargy, excessive thinking, mania-depression, ankle pain, jaundie d/t Sp qi defOn the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferiorborders of the medial malleolusSP6Sp/Li/K meridians meet**NO 1 FOR DIGESTIVE, GYNAE, SEXUAL, URINARY, EMOTIONAL DISORDERS(with HE7), TONIFIES SP/ST/LI/KID, benefitsgenitals, reg water metabolism NO 1 FOR TONIFYING YIN IN BODYOn the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medialcrest of the tibiaSP7LEG PARALYSIS, tonifies spleen, resolves damp, abdominal fullness, borborygmous, difficult urinationOn the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to SP6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibiaSP8Xi Cleft**INVIGORATES BLOOD, GYNAE PROB(irregular menstruation, dysmennorhea, endometriosis), tonifies spleen, resolves damp

On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to SP9, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibiaSP9He Sea**TONIFIES SPLEEN, RESOLVES DAMP, NO 1 DAMP(esp spleen), DAMPNESS AND EDEMA IN LOWER JIAO,, PAIN ANDSWELLIN OF KNEE, benefits lower jiao, reg water passages, diarrohea with undigested foodOn the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border ofthe tibiaSP10**BLOOD DISORDER(def/xs), COOLS/CLEAR BLOOD STAG(NO 1 pt for this), ALL SKIN DISORDERS(Wind, Blood Heat or Def),irregular menstruation, knee pain(hot and swollen)2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directlyabove SP9SP11Drains damp and clears heat, retention of urine, pain and swelling in inguinal groove and medial thighOn the medial side of the upper leg, 6 cun proximal to SP10, on a line connecting SP10 with SP12SP12Drains damp, invigorates blood, alleviates pain, abdominal pain, hernia, uterine bleeding3.5 cun lateral to REN2, on the lateral side of the femoral arterySP13HERNIAS(shan disorder), reg qi, alleviates pain, painful abdominal masses, tumoursOn the lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to SP12, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This pt is also defined as lying 4.3cun inferior to SP15SP14HERNIAS, warms and benefits lower jiao, abdominal painOn the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to SP15, 4 cun lateral to the midlineSP15**CONSTIPATION, REG QI OF THE LI, abdominal pain, diarrohea(St 25 better)On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle level with the umbilicusSP16

Regulates the intestines, constipation, abdominal pain, dysentery, (support pt for Sp15)On the abdomen, in the depression of the lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle, 3 cun superior to SP15. Note: in somepatients with a narrow subcostal angle, this point may fall on the costal margin; the options then are (i) locate more medially, (ii)needle transversely on the costal margin, (iii) select a different pointSP17Promotes digestion, dissipates acc of food and fluid, fullness of lateral costal region, abdominal distension, belching, vomitingOn the lateral side of the chest, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midlineSP18Regulates and descends qi, fullness of lateral costal region, breast abscess, insufficient lactationOn the lateral side of the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midlineSP19Regulates and descends qi, fullness of lateral costal region -> backOn the lateral side of the chest, in the third intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midlineSP20Regulates and descends qi, fullness of lateral costal regionOn the lateral side of the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midlineSP21GREAT LUO-ZONG QI**No 1 FOR PAIN, CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME, FIRMS SINEWS AND JOINTS, PAIN OF WHOLE BODY, WEARINESS OFFOUR LIMBS, regulates and descends qi (see p179 of deadman)On the mid - axillary line, in the seventh intercostal space. Note: some sources locate this point in the sixth intercostal space

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Page 11Heart MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationH1

Unbinds chest and benefits arm, heart and chest pain, SOB, palpitations and agitation, inability to raise shoulder, numbness and painof upper limbIn the depression at the centre of the axillaH2Activates the channel and alleviates pain, inability to raise shoulder, shoulder pain, pain of lateral chest, yellow eyes3 cun proximal to the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, on the line connecting HE1 and HE3H3He Sea**HEART HEAT, Transforms phlegm and clears heat, calms shen, heart pain, mania, epilepsey, vomiting of foam, tongue thrusting,headache, red eyes, dizziness, toothache, gum erosion, swelling/pain of elbow, numbness and trembling of arm/handMidway between P3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow isfully flexedH4Jing River*SUDDEN LOSS OF VOICE, calms shen, benefits voice, heart pain, contraction of elbow and arm, itching, swelling and pain of thehand and fingersOn the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HE7H5Luo**REGULATES HEART RHYTHM(arrythmia), CYSTITIS, calms the shen, benefits tongue, restlessness, vexation, depression, agitation,burning sensation in the chest, palpitations, loss of voice, stiff tongue, mennorhagia, headache, dizziness, pain of the wrist and elbow,contraction of fingersOn the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HE7H6Xi Cleft**CLEARS YIN DEF HEAT, NIGHT SWEATS, STEAMING BONE SYNDROME, MENOPAUSE, calms shen, reg heart blood, stabbingpain in heart, palpitations, epilepsey, nosebleeds, loss of voice, vomiting bloodOn the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to HE7

H7Shu Stream/Yuan Source**No 1 TO CALM SPIRIT, calms shen, reg and tonifies heart (xs/def), insomnia, talking in sleep, mania-depression, epilepsey, dementia,restlessness, agitation, poor memory, heart pain, palpitations, heat in palms (always for infertility and insomnia)At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the proximal bprder of the pisiform boneH8Ying Spring*Clears heat from H and SI, calms shen, reg heart qi, palpitations, plumpit qi, chest pain, itching and pain of the genitals, uterineprolapse, contraction of little finger, heat in palms, pain and contraction in the channel (Rahul - for mental disturbances)On the palm, in the depression between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a fist ismadeH9Jing Well*LOC, clears heat, calms shen, reg heart qi, heart pain and palpitations, mania-depression, epilepsey, agitation, restlessness, febriledisease, pain and swelling of root of tongue, dry throat and mouth, red eyes, contraction and pain in the channelOn the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

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Page 13Small Intestine MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationSI1Jing Well

*BREAST SWELLING, LACTATION DISORDERS, clears heat, benefits senses, benefits breasts, LOC, chills and fever, headache,dizziness, throat pain, deafness, tinnitus, breast abscess, shoulder pain, trembling and numbness of the armOn the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx0.1 cun from the corner of the nailSI2Ying Spring*MUMPS, clears wind-heat, benefits eyes, ears and throat, swelling of neck and cheek, swollen and painful throat, eye pain and tearing,blurred vision, red eyes, scapula pain, inability to raise arm, heat, itching, numbness if the fingers, wrist pain, malaria, febrile disease,coughing bloodOn the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo - phalangeal jointSI3Shu Stream/Conf DU**DARK URINATION, calms shen, benefits occiput, neck and back, clears wind-heat, benefits senses, calms shen, regulates DU, stiffand painful neck, shoulder and lumbar pain, mania-depression, deafness, tinnitus, eye pain swelling and redness, toothache, swollenthroatOn the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal boneSI4Yuan Source**JAUNDICE FROM SPLEEN DEF, clear heat and damp heat, alleviates swelling and pain, contraction of fingers, difficulty flexing andextending, wrist pain, contraction and pain in the channel, lumbar pain, fever, malaria, diabetesOn the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral boneSI5Jing River*TOOTHACHE IN BOTH JAWS, TMJ, clears heat and calms shen, pain in wrist and hand, pain and inability to raise arm, swelling of

neck and jaw, tinnitus, deafness, dizziness, mania, mad-walkingAt the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral boneSI6Xi Cleft**BENEFITS EYES, No 1 DISTAL PT FOR EYES, BLURRED VISION, EYE PAIN, benefits shoulder and arm, shoulder and upper armpain, stiffness and numbness, heaviness and pain of lumbar region, difficulty rising from sitting, inability to extend and flex footWhen the palm of the hand is placed on the chest, this point is located on the dorsal aspect of the head of the ulna, in a cleft level withand to the radial side of the high point of the styloid process of the ulnaSI7Luo*Clears heat and calms shen, inability to move elbow, inability to grip, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, mania-depression, febriledisease, severe finger pain, dispelling feverOn a line connecting SI5 and SI8, 5 cun proximal to SI5, in the groove between the anterior border of the ulna and the muscle belly offlexor carpi ulnarisSI8He Sea*Clears heat, calms shen, aleviates pain, swelling and pain of the throat, cheek, gums, elbow, axilla, headache, deafness, tinnitus,malaria, epilepsey, agitation, pain in the channel, lumbar pain radiating to the abdomenIn the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the epicondyle of the humerusSI9*Expels wind and benefits the shoulder, pain of shoulder, upper arm and scapula, inability to raise the armOn the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted positionSI10*Benefits the shoulder, pain and swelling of the shoulder radiating to the scapula, weakness and pain of arm and shoulder, inability toraise shoulderOn the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine,

directly superior to the posterior axillarycrease when the arm hangs in the adducted positionSI11**HEAVINESS AND PAIN OF THE SHOULDER, alleviates pain, moves qi in the chest, benefits breasts, pain and inability to raise armand elbow, pain of scapula, pain and swelling of the breast, breast abscess, insufficient lactationOn the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to theinferior angle of the scapulaSI12STIFF NECK, INABILITY TO TURN HEAD, benefits shoulder and scapula, pain of the shoulder and scapula, pain and numbness ofupper armIn the centre of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI11, in a depression formed when the arm is raisedSI13*Benefits shoulder and scapula, painful and stiff shoulder and scapulaIn the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI10 and the spinous proces of T2SI14**STIFF NECK AND INABILITY TO TURN THE HEAD, alleviates pain, expels wind/cold, benefits shoulder3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (DU13)SI15*DESCENDS LUNG QI, COUGH, alleviates pain, pain of shoulder and scapula2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7 (DU14)SI16Window of Heaven**Benefits the ears, throat and voice, shoulder pain radiating to neck, inability to turn neck, deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, sore throat,sudden loss of voice through wind cold, lockjaw, clenched teeth, headacheOn the posterior border of the SCM muscle, level with the laryngeal prominenceSI17Window of Heaven*Benefits the ears, throat and neck, descends reb qi, sore throat, swelling and pain of

neck, inability to speak, tinnitus and deafness,cough, asthma, chest painIn the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the SCM muscleSI18**FACIAL PAIN, NEURALGIA, deviation of mouth and eye, twitching eyelids, pain and swelling of the cheek, toothache, inability to chew Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic boneSI19**BENEFITS THE EARS, DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR DISCHARGE, calms the shen, mania, epilepsey, loss of voice, toothacheWith the mouth open, this point is located in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of themandibe

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Page 15Bladder MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationBL1Bl/Si/St/Gb/SJ and Du/YinQiao/Yangqiao**BENEFITS THE EYES, expels wind heat, short sight, night blindness, colour blindness, photophobia, blurred vision, redness, swellingand pain of eyes, lacrimation0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial borber of the orbitBL2**BENEFITS THE EYES(sub for BL1), expels wind heat, frontal headache, rhinitis, blurred vision, lacrimation, night blindness, redness,swelling and pain, itching, twitchingSuperior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial endBL3

Expels wind, clears head, benefits the eyes and nose, headache, dizziness, nasal congestionDirectly superior to BL2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with DU24BL4Expels wind, clears head, benefits the eyes and nose, headache, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, blurred vision, rhinitis, agitation0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to DU24 and one third of the distance between DU24 and ST8BL5Eliminates wind, clears heat, descends yang, clears the head and nose, rigid spine, opisthotonos, epilepsey, upward staring eyes,dizziness, headache0.5 cun directly posterior to BL4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to DU23BL6Eliminates wind heat, clears the head, benefits the eyes and nose, headache, nasal congestion, blurred vision, shortsightedness1.5 cun posterior to BL5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midlineBL7**BENEFITS THE NOSE, NASAL CONGESTION AND DISCHARGE, NOSEBLEED, RHINITIS, TREATS ALL NOSE DISORDERS,clears the head, headache1.5 cun posterior to BL6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midlineBL8Benefits the sense organs, transforms wind/phlegm, calms shen, blurred vision, tinnitus, dizziness, nasal congestion, mania-depression, mad walking, epilepsey1.5 cun posterior to BL7, and 5.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midlineBL9**BENEFITS THE NOSE AND EYES, OCCIPITAL HEADACHE, expels wind/cold, pain from head wind, inability to turn neck, cold pain ofhead and neck, eye pain, nasal congestion1.3 cun lateral to DU17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior to DU16BL10Window of Heaven*

Regulates Qi and Wind, calms shen, benefits the head, dizziness, headache, head wind, inability to turn neck, eye pain, blurred vision,lacrimation, nasal congestion, swollen throat, mania, incessant talking, seeing ghostsOn the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to DU15BL11Bl/Si/Gb/SJ/Du/Sea of Bld/INF Bones**BENEFITS BONES, BONE DISEASES, ARTHRITIS, regulates lung qi, expels pathogens, rigidity of spine, spine, back and lumbar andknee pain, injury by wind/cold/damp, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, cough, SOB, heat in chest, painful throat1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1)BL12**Descends lung qi, strengthens wei qi, expels wind and pathogens, attack by wind, fever and chills, headache, stiff neck, dizziness,cough, SOB, chest and back pain, nasal congestion, rhinitis, lumbar pain, urticaria, back acne1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2)BL13Back Shu LUNG**COUGH, SOB, ASTHMA, descends and tonifies lung qi and yin, clears lung heat, chest pain and heat, phlegm, abscess, night sweats,consumption (TB), steaming bone, tidal fever, diabetes, mania, suicidal thoughts, urticaria, itching1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3)BL14Back Shu PERICARDIUM**REGULATES AND DESCENDS HEART QI, PALPITATIONS, HEART PAIN, CHEST PAIN, restlessness, agitation, cough, SOB,rebellious qi1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4)BL15Back Shu HEART**BLOOD DEF, HEAT, QI STAG, tonifies heart, calms shen, palpitations, chest pain -> back,

SOB, cough, vomiting blood, night sweats,poor memory, anxiety, grief, insomnia, mania-depression, agitation, dementia1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5)BL16Back Shu DUITCHING, PSORIASIS, reg qi in chest and ab, heart and epigastric pain, abdominal distension, breast abscess1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6)BL17Back Shu DIAPHRAGM/INF Bld**NO 1 BLOOD DEF, IMPROVES ALL BLD PROB, TONIFIES BLD, DESCENDS REBELLIOUS QI, dispels blood stasis, cools bloodheat, heart pain, epigastric pain, vomiting, hiccups, acid reflux, jaundice, bleeding(cough, nose, vomit, diarrohea), dizziness, tidal fever,night sweats, steaming bone, pain and eaviness of whole body, lethargy1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7)BL18Back Shu LIVER**Spreads LV qi, tonifies LV Bld, reduces wind, fire and damp heat, benefits the eyes and sinews, side pain and distension, cough, SOB,jaundice, bleeding symptoms, blurred vision, red eyes, tearing, itching, dizziness, night blindness, rigidity and pain of the neck andshoulders1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9)BL19Back Shu GALLBLADDER**JAUNDICE, clear damp heat from LV and GB, ton GB Qi, bitter taste in the mouth, pain in hypochondriac region, vomiting, insomnia,steaming bone, tidal fever, indecision1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10)BL20Back Shu SPLEEN**Tonifies Sp Qi and Yang, resolves damp, harmonises MJ, abdominal distension, poor

appetite, diarrohea, jaundice, bleedingsymptoms(stools, urine, vomit, menorrhagia, haemorrhage), oedema1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11)BL21Back Shu STOMACH**Reg ST, descends rebellious qi, harmonises MJ, St pain, epigastric and abdominal distension, poor appetite, vomiting, acid reflux,diarrohea, oedema1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)BL22Back Shu SAN JIAO*Reg water passages, resolves damp, promotes urination, diarrohea, vomiting, emaciation, oedema, difficult urination, alternating chillsand fever, bitter taste, jaundice, stiff spine, shoulder and back1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)BL23Back Shu KIDNEY**Tonifies Kidney Qi, Yin and Yang, reg water passages, benefits urination/ears/uterus/lumbar, odema, urination prob, seminal emission,impotence, cold uterus, menstrual prob, diabetes, diarrohea d/t cold/damp, cough, asthma, SOB, deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, blurredvision, pain and cold in lumbar and knees1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)BL24HAEMORRHOIDS, strengthens lumbar region and legs, lumbar pain and stiffness, pain lower limb1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)

Page 16BL25Back Shu LARGE INTESTINE**Reg intestines, moves stag, strengthens lumbar region and legs, diarrohea d/t

cold/damp, intestinal abscess, constipation, rectalprolapse, abdominal distension and pain, lumbar rigidity and pain1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)BL26DIABETES, reg L.J, strengthens lumbar region, lumbar pain, diarrohea, constipation, abdominal distension, urination problems1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)BL27Back Shu SMALL INTESTINE**DIABETES, reg SI and BL Qi, clears damp heat, diarrohea, blood/mucus in stools, haemorrhoids,UTI, leucorrhea, seminal emission,lower ab pain1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramenBL28Back Shu BLADDER**SCIATICA, reg Bl, clears damp heat L.J., benefits lumbar, UTI, seminal emission, damp itching, swelling and pain of genitals,diarrohea, constipation, diabetes, painful and stiff lumbar spine, sacrum, difficulty bending1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramenBL29Benefits lumbar area, dispels cold, cold in intestines, diarrohea, diabetes, lumbar pain and stiffness, inability to turn spine1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramenBL30Benefits lumbar region and legs, lumbar and sacral pain, irregular menstruation, infertility, leukorrhea, seminal emission, rectalprolapse, UTI1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramenBL31REG MENSTRUATION, reg L.J, benefits lumbar region, difficult urination and defecation, irregular menstruation, infertility, leukorrhea,uterine prolapse, seminal emission, pain and cold of low back and kneesOver the first posterior sacral foramen (see p69 Deadman)BL32**NO 1 FOR DYSMENNORHEA, IRREGULAR MENSES, LEUKORRHEA, reg L.J, reg menstruation, benefits lumbar region, UTI,

diarrohea, constipation, lumbar and sacral pain, sciaticaOver the second posterior sacral foramenBL33Reg L.J, reg menstruation, benefits lumbar region, diarrohea, constipation, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, pain and cold of lumbarand sacrumOver the third posterior sacral foramenBL34Reg L.J, reg menstruation, benefits lumbar region,lower abdominal pain, diarrohea, constipation, irregular menstruation, itching andswelling and pain of genitals, pain in lumbar sacrum and coccyxOver the fourth posterior sacral foramenBL35Reg L.J, clears damp heat, yang qi def, diarrohea, haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, itching and sweaty genitals, pain of lumbar andcoccyx, cold abdomen, impotence0.5 cun lateral to the Governing vessel, level with the tip of the coccyxBL36**SCIATICA, reg L.J, activates channel, relaxes sinews, pain of lumbar, sacrum and coccyx, haemorrhoidsJust below the buttock, on a line directly superior to BL40, in the centre of the transverse gluteal crease in a depression between thehamstring musclesBL37Alleviates pain, benefits the lumbar spine, pain and rigidity in lumbar spine, sciatica, pain and swelling of the thighOn the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to BL36, and 8 cun proximal to BL40, on theline connecting BL36 and Bl40BL38Relaxes the sinews, alleviates pain, clears heat from SI, contraction of sinews in popliteal fossa, thigh cramps, hot urinationOn the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to BL39, on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femorisBL39Lower He Sea (S.J.)*Harmonises S.J, reg urination, difficult urination, lumbar pain, leg and foot cramps, lower abdominal distension, constipation,haemorrhoidsAt the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the

depression medial to the tendon of biceps femorisBL40He Sea (BL)/Com(Bk)**Urticaria, benefits lumbar and knees, cools blood, clears summer heat, benefits bladder, lumbar pain and stiffness, sciatica, vomitingand diarrohea, eczema, urination problemsAt the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosusBL41Expels wind and cold, stiff neck, pain in shoulder, scapula and back, numbness of upper arm and elbow3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2) and level with BL12BL42level BS LUNGTonifies and nourishes lung, disorders of Po Shen, cough, asthma, dyspnea, lung TB, possession disorder3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3) and level with BL13BL43level BS Pericardium/equiv to ST 36**Tonifies Yin, Clears heat,tonifies Lu/Ht/St/Sp, calms shen, cough, asthma, coughing blood, night sweats, steaming bone, poor memory,insomnia, palpitations, tiredness, digestive disorders3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4) and level with BL14BL44level BS HeartBenefits the chest and reg qi, cough, asthma, SOB, stiffness and pain in shoulder and back3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5) and level with BL15BL45level BS DUDescends lung qi, expels wind, clears heat, cough, dyspnoea, pain in shoulder and back, febrile disease3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6) and level with BL16BL46Benefits M.J, reg diaphragm, descends rebellious qi, belching, vomiting, stiff spine

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) and level withBL17BL47level BS LiverSpreads LV qi, relaxes sinews, harmonises M.J, disorders Hun Shen, hypochondriac distension, bone and joint pain whole body,vomiting, diarrohea, digestive disorders3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) and level with BL18BL48level BS GallbladderReg GB, clears damp heat, harmonises M.J, jaundice, pain of lateral costal region, abdominal pain and distension, diarrohea3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) and level with BL19BL49level BS SpleenClears damp heat, reg Sp and St, fullness and distension of ab, diarrohea, vomiting, diabetes3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) and level withBL20BL50level BS StomachHarmonises M.J, abdominal fullness and distension, oedema, aversion to cold, back pain3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12) and level withBL21

Page 17BL51level BS San JiaoDispels stagnation, benefits breasts, breast disorders, epigastric pain, constipation (upper/middle/lower jiao)3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) and level with BL22BL52level BS Kidney**BENEFITS ESSENCE, tonifies kidneys, reg urination, lumbar pain and stiffness, back pain,

difficult urination, oedema, impotence,seminal emission3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) and level with BL23BL53level BS BladderBenefits lumbar, reg L.J, benefits urination, lumbar pain and stiffness, sciatica, urination prob, oedema, inability to urinate or defecate3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebraBL54**BENEFITS LUMBAR, SCIATICA, HAEMORRHOIDS, reg urination, pain and cold of lumbar and sacrum, urination and defecationproblemsOn the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacral - coccygeal hiatusBL55Uterine bleeding, pain of genitals, lumbar pain radiating to abdomen, painful and heavy knees, difficulty in walkingOn the lower leg, 2 cun inferior to BL40 and BL57, in the depression between the 2 heads of the gastrocnemius muscleBL56Relaxes sinews, benefits foot and heel, lumbar pain, calf cramps, heat in sole of foot, pain and contraction of the foot and heel,haemorrhoids, reg bowel, urticaria, heat in channel causing nosebleeds, dizziness and headacheOn the lower leg, 5 cun below BL40 and midway between BL55 and BL57, in the centre of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscleBL57**NO 1 DISTAL PT FOR HAEMORRHOIDS, relaxes sinews, benefits calf and heel, lumbar pain, calf cramps, sciatica, swollen knee,heavy legs, pain of heel, heat sensation in soles of feetOn the lower leg, in the depression formed below the belllies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approx 8 cundistal to BL40, ie midway between BL40 and BL60BL58Luo**EXPELS WIND, SCIATICA, false heat above and true heat below, harmonises channel, fever and chills, malaria, cold lower body,heavy body, lumbar pain, heat in head causing dizziness, headache, nosebleeds, mania,

epilepseyOn the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to BL60, lateral to and approx 1 cun inferior to BL57BL59Xi Cleft YangQiao*Benefits lumbar region and legs, lumbar pain, inability to stand, numbness of lower limb, sciatica, heaviness of leg and knee, colddamp leg qi, ulceration of the legOn the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to BL60BL60Jing River**Clears heat and rising yang, reduces and lowers wind, relaxes sinews, promotes labour, epilepsey, dizziness, headache, red andswollen eyes, nosebleeds, stiff neck and shoulder, lumbar and sacral pain, sciatica, knee, ankle and heel pain, difficult labourBehind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendonBL61Relaxes sinews, heavy headache, lumbar pain, swollen knee d/t leg qi, mania, seeing ghosts, epilepseyOn the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to BL60, in a tender depression on the calcaneumBL62Conf YangQiao/Ghost**Reg YangQiao, calms shen, clears wind, benefits head and eyes, chills and fever, headache, dizzines, red eyes, nosebleeds, tinnitus,deafness, windstroke of face, deviation of mouth and eye, mania, depression, insomnia, stiff neck, cold pain in lumbar, stiff kneeOn the lateral side of the foot, approx 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to theperoneal tendonsBL63Xi Cleft*Relaxes sinews, clears wind, epilepsey, malaria, lumbar pain, knee pain, pain of lower limb, ankle pain, severe pain, "White TigerPain", "Shan disorder", abdominal distension, cramps, pain in the genitalsOn the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone

BL64Yuan Source*CALMS SHEN, clears wind, clears head and eyes, relaxes sinews, heat in the head cold feet, chills and fever, malaria, dizziness,nosebleeds, eye disorders, mania-depression, epilepsey, neck and lumbar pain, cracked and dry feetOn the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal boneBL65Shu Stream*OCCIPITAL HEADACHE, clears head and eyes, clears heat, headache, stiff neck, redness and pain of eyes, chills and fever, malaria,carbuncular swellings on the back, lumbar painOn the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal boneBL66Ying Spring*DESCENDS REBELLIOUS LUNG AND ST QI, clears head, heavy head, dizziness, vomiting, cough and SOB, mania, easily frightened On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarso - phalangeal jointBL67Jing Well**BREACH BIRTHS(USE MOXA), expels wind, clears head and eyes, promotes labour, headache(vertex, occipital), heavy head,nosebleed, tinnitus, heart agitation, difficult labour, malpresentation of fetusOn the dorsal aspect of the little toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

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Page 19Kidney MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & Indications

LocationK1Jing Well*Calms shen, clears heat from head, rescues yang, LOC, vertex headache, hypertension, epilepsey, dementia, agitation, insomnia,rage, wants to kill people, cough, SOB, infertility, impotence, difficult urination, heat in soles of feet, chronic pain and numbness of thefeet, inability to standOn the sole of the foot, between the second and third metartasal bones, approx one third of the distance between the base of thesecond toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexedK2Ying Spring**CLEARS EMPTY HEAT, NIGHT SWEATS, reg K, reg L.J, throat pain, inability to speak, asthma, SOB, diabetes, fear, seminalemission, impotence, infertility, irregular menses, uterine prolapse, difficult urination, pain and swelling of instepOn the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the naviculartuberosityK3Shu Stream/Yuan Source**TONIFIES JING, TONIFIES K YIN/YANG/QI, GOOD FOR LOWER BACK AND KNEES, INFERTILITY, benefits lungs, deafness,tinnitus, headache, dizziness, sore throat, insomnia, poor memory, hot palms, seminal emission, impotence, cough, asthma, SOB,frequent urination, lumbar pain, cold lower limbs, swelling and pain of ankleIn the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolusK4Luo**ANCHORS LUNG QI, STRENGTHENS WILL, benefits kidneys, cough, asthma, SOB, rattling in throat, dry painful throat, difficulty inswallowing, palpitations, agitation, dementia, somnolence, fear/fright, desire to be solitary, urination problems, lumbar pain, pain andswelling of heelApprox 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between K3 and K5, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon

K5Xi Cleft*NB DISTAL PT, eg PATIENTS ON PILL FOR TOO LONG AND COME OFF AND GET NO PERIOD, Reg Chong and Ren, benefitsmenstruation, amennorhea, irregular menstruation, dysmennorhea, uterine prolapse, urination problems1 cun inferior to K3 in a depression anterior and superior to the calcaneal tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon intothe calcaneum)K6Conf YinQiao (equiv to Bl 62)**Benefits throat, clears def heat K, reg YinQiao, calms reg L.J, dry throat, plumpit qi, red and painful eyes, seeing spots and stars,insomnia, somnolence, five palm heat, fright, nightmares, urination prob, UTI, oedema, constipation, menstrual prob, cold uterus, footcramps1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundlesK7Jing River**Benefits K, reg water, drains damp/heat, odema and swelling of 4 limbs, difficult urination, UTI, sweating disorders, diarrohea,dysentery, menorrhagia, dry tongue, nosebleed, lumbar pain, cold and hot bonesOn the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to K3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendonK8Xi Cleft YinQiao*Reg Chong and Ren, benefits menstruation, clears damp/heat from L.J, amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmennorhea, uterinebleeding, genital swelling and itching, diarrohea, dysentery, UTIOn the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to K3 and 0.5 cun anterior to K7, posterior to the medial border of the tibiaK9Xi Cleft YinWei**Calf cramps, clears phlegm and heat, reg qi, madness, mania, mania-depression, raving, fury, cursing, vomiting foam, tongue thrustingOn the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to K3, on the line drawn between

K3 and K10, about 1 cun posterior to themedial border of the tibiaK10He Sea*DRILLING KNEE PAIN WITH IMMOBILTIY, benefits K, clears damp heat from L.J, urinary prob and UTI, impotence, uterine bleeding,infertility, mania, mania-depressionAt the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Locate and needle with theknee slightly flexedK11Benefits the L.J, seminal emission, impotence, urinary disordersOn the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the umbilicus, at the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (REN2)K12Tonifies K and astringes Essence, impotence, seminal emission, pain of genitals, leukorrhea, uterine prolapseOn the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to themidline (REN3)K13*AMENNORHEA, INFERTILITY IN WOMEN, Running Piglet Qi(nourish chong mai), benefits the L.J, reg chong and ren, irregularmenstruation, uterine bleeding, leukorrhea, urinary disorders, diarroheaOn the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to themidline (REN4)K14*MOVES QI AND BLOOD STASIS, benefits L.J, reg water, abdominal pain and distension, oedema, running piglet qi, irregularmenstruation, uterine bleeding, cold uterus, seminal emission, leukorrheaOn the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to themidline (REN5)K15Reg intestines, reg L.J, constipation, diarrohea, dysentery, irregular mensesOn the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to themidline (REN7)

K16MEETING PT OF K WITH CHONG MAI - GOOD PT FOR INFERTILITY AND BLOOD STASIS, Reg intestines, reg qi, constipation,diarrohea, vomiting, pain and cold in abdomen and epigastriumOn the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicusK17Dispels accumulation, abdominal masses, intestinal pain, vomiting, diarrohea, constipationOn the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (REN 10)K18GOOD PT FOR ENDO, benefits L.J, harmonises St, reg qi and moves blood stasis, stabbing pain in abdomen, constipation, vomiting,infertilityOn the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (REN 11)K19*Reg qi, harmonises St, lowers rebellious qi, epigastric and abdominal pain and distension, twisting pain in abdomen, infertility, cough,chest distensionOn the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (REN 12)K20Benefits M.J, unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm, abdominal and chest distension, vomiting, diarrohea with undigested food,coughing, SOB, palpitations, sudden loss of voiceOn the upper abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (REN 13)K21Benefits M.J, lowers rebellious qi, spreads liver qi, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrohea, chest pain and digestion,cough, breast abscess, problems with lactationOn the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (REN 14)K22Unbinds the chest, lowers rebellious LU and ST qi, cough, asthma, SOB, vomitingIn the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midlineK23Unbinds the chest, benefits breasts, lowers rebellious qi, cough, asthma, breast abscess, vomitingIn the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline

K24Unbinds the chest, benefits breasts, lowers rebellious qi, cough, asthma, chest distension, breast abscess, vomiting, palpitationsIn the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline

Page 20K25Unbinds the chest, lowers rebellious LU and ST qi, cough, asthma, SOB, vomiting, chest distension, agitationIn the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midlineK26Unbinds the chest, benefits breasts, lowers rebellious qi, transforms phlegm, cough, asthma, SOB, palpitations, chest distension,phlegm, vomiting, breast abscess, pityriasis versicolorIn the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midlineK27KIDNEY QI NOT GRASPING(ASTHMA), unbinds chest, lowers rebellious St qi, transforms phlegm, chronic cough with vomiting ofphlegm, SOB, chest pain, abdominal distension, nausea, vomitingIn the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline

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Page 22Pericardium MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationP1Window of HeavenUnbinds the chest(LU1), Reg Qi(REN17), Reduces phlegm(LU1), descends rebellious qi, cough with phlegm, fullness and agitation ofchest, SOB, swelling axilla, breast disease and abscess1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the fourth intercostal spaceP2Unbinds the chest, invigorates blood, reduces pain, angina, chest pain radiating to shoulder and arm(REFER TO DOC), fullness ofchest, palpitations

On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscleP3He Sea*HEART PAIN, PALPITATIONS, POUNDING BELOW HEART, clears heat from qi, nutritive, blood levels, reg M.J, agitation,restlessness, arm tremors, thirst, bleeding symptoms, vomiting, diarrohea, SOB, coughOn the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscleP4Xi Cleft**EXCESS HEAT, HEART PAIN, CHEST PAIN, PALPITATIONS, VOMITING(P6 better), 5 PALM HEAT, BLEEDING SYMPTOMS,AGITATION, INSOMNIA, FEAR OF PEOPLE, cools blood, calms shen, stops bleeding, invigorates blood stasisOn the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to P7, on the line connecting P7 and P3, between the tendons of palmaris longusand flexor carpi radialisP5Jing River**TRANSFORMS PHLEGM FIRE, MANIA, AGITATION, EXCESS FEAR, SEEING GHOSTS, PLUMPIT QI(Lv5), calms shen, descendsrebellious qi, heart pain, palpitation, vomiting, nausea, disorders of menstruationOn the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to P7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialisP6Luo/Conf YinWei**HEART PAIN, PALPITATIONS, HYPERTENSION(+LI11), INSOMNIA, MANIA, FEAR, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HICCUPS, EPIGASTRICPAIN, JAUNDICE, unbinds chest, calms shen, reg U.J and M.J qi, clears heat, opens YinWei channel (sp4+pc6 REG CHONG MERIDIAN)On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to P7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialisP7Shu Stream/Yuan Source/Ghost **EXCESS AND DEF HEAT, HEART PAIN, PALPITATIONS, INSOMNIA, MANIA, VOMITING, EPIGASTRIC PAIN, FOUL BREATH,clears heat, calms shen, harmonises M.J, fullness of chest, SOB, breast disorders, wrist

pain, heat in body like fire, eczema of hand,palm heatAt the wrist joint, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with HE7P8Ying Spring/Ghost*EXCESS HEAT, MOUTH ULCERS, clears Ht PC/HT channels, calms shen, cools blood, reg M.J, fever, LOC, hypertension, mania-depression, agitation, bleeding symptoms, tremor of hand, palm heat and sweating, eczema of handBetween the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo - phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of thethird metacarpal boneP9Jing Well*WINDSTROKE, SUNSTROKE, BENEFITS TONGUE, NIGHT CRYING IN CHILDREN, clears heat Pc/Ht channels, LOC, agitation,heat in body like fire, hypertension, stiff and painful tongue, can't speakIn the centre of the tip of the middle finger. Alternatively, this point is sometimes located at the radial side of the middle finger, at thejunction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

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Page 24San Jiao MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationSJ1Jing Well**DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR PAIN, HEADACHE(SJ5), clears congested heat in SJ and UJ, benefits ears and tongue, stiff and painfultongue, red eyes, heat in body like fire, fever and chills, pain of elbow, shoulder, inability to turn head backwards

On the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the nase of the nail, approx0.1 cun from the corner of the nailSJ2Ying Spring*Clears U.J heat, benefits the ears, activates the channel, deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, headache, red eyes, swelling and pain of throat,toothache(lower jaw), bleeding gums, can't raise arm d/t pain, redness and pain in back of hand, contraction of fingers, arthritsis ofhandBetween the ring and little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the webSJ3Shu stream,**DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR PAIN, HEADACHE,(esp in TEMPLES), RED EYES, clears heat, benefits the ears, clears head and eyes,inability to flex and extend fingers, sswelling and pain of elbow, upper arm and shoulderOn the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpo - phalangeal jointsSJ4Yuan Source*Muscuo-skeletal probs mainly, relaxes sinews and alleviates pain, swelling and pain of the neck, shoulder and arm, weakness and painof the wrist, redness and swelling of the wrist, inability to open the handOn the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum and extensordiditi minimiSJ5Luo/Conf YangWei**OPENS YANGWEI, ALL HEADACHES, DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR PAIN, INABILITY TO GRASP OBJECTS, shaoyang syndrome,expels exterior wind, benefits head and ears, chills and fever, sweating, dizziness, hypertension, red and swollen eyes, swelling andpain of cheek, neck, shoulder, back, arm, wrist, severe finger pain2 cun proximal to SJ4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communistendonsSJ6Jing River

**REG QI AND CLEARS HEAT IN ALL 3 JIAOS, CONSTIPATION(d/t Yang Ming heat), DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, RED EYES, LOCKJAW,SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL THROAT, LOST VOICE, benefits voice, blocken REN channel in women, chest and abdominal pain, painand tremors of channel3 cun proximal to SJ4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communismuscleSJ7Xi Cleft*Clears channel and benefits the ears, deafness, tinnitus, pain of skin and flesh3 cun proximal to SJ4, level with and on the ulnar side of SJ6, in the depression between the ulna and the extensor digitorumcommunis muscleSJ8SOMNOLENCE with no desire to move, clears and activates channel, sudden deafness, sudden loss of voice, inability to move thearm, lumbar pain4 cun proximal to SJ4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communismuscleSJ9Benefits the ears and throat, sudden deafness, sudden loss of voice, sore and swollen throatIn the depression between the radius and the ulna, on a line drawn between SJ$ and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, 7 cunproximal to SJ4SJ10He Sea**TRANSFORMS PHLEGM NODULES, URTICARIA(Hives), reg qi, calms shen, cough with phlegm, pus and blood, distension and painM.J and L.J, mania, somnolence, tongue thrusting, haemorrhoids, pain and numbness in channelWith the elbo flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranonSJ11JAUNDICE, CANNOT RAISE SHOULDER OR ARM TO PUT ON CLOTHES, clears wind dmap and damp heat, headache, heavyhead, yellow eyes

With the elbo flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to SJ10SJ12Activates channel and alleviates pain, stiff neck, cannot turn head, pain of shoulder and arm, headacheOn the upper arm, on a line drawn between SJ10 and SJ14, 4 cun proximal to SJ10 and 6 cun distal to SJ14SJ13Reg qi and transforms phlegm, goitre, swollen throat, neck tumours, weakness swelling and pain of shoulder, scapula and arm, inabilityto raise armOn the upper arm, where the line drawn between SJ10 and SJ14 meets the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, approx 2 thirds ofthe distance between these two pointsSJ14**NB FOR ALL SHOULDER PROBS, SHOULDER PAIN, INABILITY TO RAISE ARM, dispels wind-damp, alleviates pain and benefitsshoulderAt the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromionSJ15Dispels wind damp, unbinds the chest, reg qi, pain of shoulder and arm, stiff and painful neck, chest oppression and agitationIn the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between GB21 and SI13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)SJ16Window of Heaven*STIFF AND PAINFUL NECK, INABILITY TO TURN HEAD, benefits the head and sense organs, reg and descends rebellious qi,deafness, eye pain, inability to open eyes, dim vision, tearing, rhinitis, dizziness, headacheOn the postreior border of the SCM, approx 1 cun inferior to GB12, on a line drawn between BL10 and SI17SJ17**DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR DISCHARGE, DAMP ITCHING INSIDE EAR, RED AND SWOLLEN EAR, EAR PAIN, DEV OF MOUTHAND EYE, LOCKJAW, Menieres Disease, benefits the ears, clears wind and heat, toothache, swollen cheekBehind the earlobe, between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process, in the depression just superior to the palpable

transverse process of the first cervical vertebraSJ18Benefits the ears, calms shen, deafness, tinnitus, wind headache, infantile fright, vomiting and diarroheaPosterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, one third of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ17 to SJ20following the line of the rim of the earSJ19VOMITING WATERY SALIVA, DROOLING, clears heat and benefits the ears, clams shen, deafness, tinnitus, ear discharge,headache, dizziness, tetanus, lockjawPosterior to the ear, in a small depression two thirds of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ17 to SJ20 following the line ofthe rim of the earSJ20Clears heat and benefits the ears, benefits teeth and gums, deafness, tinnitus, ear discharge, toothache, swollen gums, cant chew, stiffdry lips, stiff neck, inability to turn headOn the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwardsSJ21**DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR PAIN, EAR DISCHARGE, SWOLLEN EAR, EAR SORES, benefits the ears, toothache, gum swelling,lockjaw, headache, neck painIn the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandibleSJ22Expels wind and alleviates pain, tinnitus, headache, heavy head, lockjaw, deviation of mouthApprox 0.5 cun anterior to the upper border of the root of the ear, in a slight depression on the posterior border of the hairline of thetempleSJ23**BENEFITS EYES, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, eyelid twitch, Bells Palsy, expels wind and alleviates pain, tetanus, foaming at mouth,deviation of face and eye, upward staring eyes, blurred visionIn the depression on the supraorbital margin, at the lateral end of the eyebrow

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Page 26Gallbladder MeridianPointCategoryNBActions & IndicationsLocationGB1*NIGHT BLINDNESS, HEADACHE, expels wind and clears heat, benefits the eyes, eye pain, reduces pain and swelling of eyes,tearing, itching, dim vision, deviation of mouth and eye(SJ23 better)In the hollow on the lateral sid of the orbital margin, approx 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthusGB2**DEAFNESS, TINNITUS, EAR DISCHARGE AND ITCHING MUMPS, DEVIATION OF MOUTH AND EYE, TOOTHACHE, expels windand clears heat, benefits the earsIn the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with themouth wide openGB3*TOOTHACHE(U.J), TMJ PROBS, expels wind, benefits the ear, deafness, tinnitus, ear discharge, headache, chills and fever, deviationof mouth and eye, lockjawAnterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to ST7GB4Expels wind and clears heat, migrane, dizziness, tinnitus, ear pain, neck painIn the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter of the distance between ST8 and GB7GB5Expels wind and clears heat, migrane, rhinitis, turbid nasal discharge, swelling and redness of the faceIn the temporal region, within the hairline, half the distance between ST8 and GB7GB6Expels wind and clears heat, migrane, tinnitus, swelling and redness of the faceIn the temporal region, within the hairline, three quarters of the distance between ST8

and GB7GB7*LOCKJAW(U.Jaw), expels wind, benefits mouth and jaw, headache, swelling of the cheek, loss of voice, deviation of mouth and eye,stiff neckIn the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and one finger - breadth anterior to SJ20GB8*TREATS INTOX WITH ALCOHOL(detox the liver - hangover pt), expels wind, benefits the head, reg M.J, migraine and frontalheadache, dizziness, vomiting d/t St phlegm, phlegm cold or heat, no appetite, oedemaIn the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the earGB9DAMP ITCHING OF THE EAR, clears heat in the GB channel, calms shen, headache, tinnitus, toothache, swelling and pain of gums,fright palpitationsAbove the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to GB8GB10STIFF NECK, FLACCID LEGS WITH INABILITY TO WALK, clears head, benefits neck, headache, heavy head, chills and fever,deafness, tinnitus, swelling and painPosterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB9 to GB12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of therim of the ear, in a depression about one third of the distance between GB9 and GB12GB11STIFF NECK, clears head, benefits sense organs, headache, dizziness, deafness, tinnitus, eye and ear pain, stiff tongue, contractionof sinews 4 limbs, bone consumption, agitated hands and feetPosterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB9 to GB12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of therim of the ear, in a slightly greater depression than two thirds of the distance between GB9 and GB12GB12(extra pt Anmian,empirical for insomnia)*CALMS SHEN, STIFF NECK, ATROPHY AND FLACCIDITY OF LEGS AND ARMS, INSOMNIA, MANIA, expels wind, benefits head,headache, head wind, cannot turn head, toothache, deviation of mouth and eye, clenched jaw, weaknessIn the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process

GB13RESOLVES PHLEGM, expels wind, headache, dizziness, stiff neck, chest and hypochondriac pain, cannot turn body, fright, vomitingfoam, deviation of mouth and eyeOn the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 2 thirds of the distance between DU24 and ST8GB14*SINUS PAIN, FRONTAL HEADACHE, expels wind, benefits head and eyes, wind cold headache, dizziness, eye pain, tearing, shortsight, deviation of mouth and eye, eyelid twitching and itchingOn the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight aheadGB15*NASAL CONGESTION, expels wind, benefits head nose and eyes, headache, head wind, dizziness, blurred vision, tearing onexposure to windOn the forehead, directly above GB14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU24 and ST8GB16ALL EYE PROBLEMS, expels wind, benefits the eyes, visual dizziness, blurred vision, red and swollen, eyes, short sight, headache,nasal congestionAbove the forehead, on a curved line drawn between GB15 and GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior toGB15GB17AVERSION TO PEOPLE TALKING(noises), benefits head, harmonises M.J, headache, toothache(U.Jaw), dizziness, vomiting, nausead/t phlegmIn the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB15 and GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior toGB16GB18(level with DU 20)*Benefits head and nose, descends lung qi, headache, dizziness, nasal congestion, rhinitis, nosebleed, SOB, coughIn the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB15 and GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior toGB17

GB19*HEADACHE, SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL EYES, expels wind, clears senses, benefits head, head wind, heavy head, stiff neck, inabilityto turn head, deafness, tinnitus, nasal congestion, fright palpitations, mania-depressionIn the occipital region, directly above GB20, level with DU17GB20(level with DU 16)**MAIN PT FOR WIND, LIVER YANG , HYPERTENSION, INSOMNIA, EXPELS ALL WIND, clears senses head and eyes, headache,dizziness, windstroke, stiff neck, back and lumbar pain, curved spine urticaria, TO NOSE TIP: nasal congestion, rhinitis, TO EYE:blurred vision, tearing, red and painful eyesBelow the occiput, approx midway between DU16 and GB12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapeziusmusclesGB21*STIFF NECK, SHOULDER PAIN, INABILITY TO RAISE ARM, GOOD TO PROMOTE LACTATION, reg qi of channel, transformsphlegm nodules, quickens delivery, expels placenta, breast pain and abscess, SOB, cough, descends lung qiMidway between DU14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscleGB22Reg qi, unbinds chest, benefits axilla, cough, chest and hypochondriac distension and pain, swelling of the axilla, inability to raise thearmOn the mid axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space, approx 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level of the nippleGB23Unbinds chest, lowers rebellious qi, chest and hypochondriac distension and pain, SOB, asthma, vomiting, acid reflux, sighing,sadnessBelow the axilla in the fifth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB22, approx at the level of the nippleGB24Front Mu GB**BENEFITS GB AND LV QI, RESOLVES DAMP HEAT, sighing, sadness, lowers rebellious qi, harmonises M.J, hypochondriac andepigastric pain, abdominal distension, jaundice, vomiting, acid reflux, hiccups

On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline

Page 27GB25Front Mu KIDNEYS**AIDS SPLEEN YANG AND KIDNEY YANG, TONIFIES KIDNEY, reg water passages, abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrohea d/tcold damp, difficult and concentrated urination, pain and weakness in channel(through oedema and water retention)Below the lateral aspect of the ribcage, anterior anf inferior to the free end of the twelfth ribGB26DaiMai Meridian*LEUKORRHEA, irregular menstruation, ammenorrhea, PCOS, reg Daimai channel, drains damp, infertility, uterine prolapse, menstrualcramps, severe hypochondriac pain->back, clonic spasms,Directly below LIV13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib), level with the umbilicusGB27Dai Meridian*LEUKORRHEA, irregular menstruation, PCOS, reg Daimai and L.J, transforms stag, uterine prolapse, hernia, lower abdominal pain,pain of back and ilium, clonic spasmsIn the depression just anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine, approx level with REN 4 (3 cun below the umbilicus)GB28Dai Meridian*LEUKORRHEA, PCOS, period pain with feeling of pain coming around the hip from the back, irregular menstruation, lower abdominalpain, pain of back and ilium, reg daimai and L.J, transforms stagnation0.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB27GB29SCIATICA, benefits hip joint, lumbar/hip pain radiating to lower abdomen, hernia, oedemaOn the lateral aspect of the hip joint, at the midpoint of a line drawn between the anterior superior iliac spine and the prominence of

the greater trochanterGB30**NO 1 SCIATICA, DISPELS WIND DAMP(from hip joint), benefits hip joint and leg, pain of lumbar buttock hip and leg, atrophy,numbness and W/C/D obstruction of lower leg, cannot flex and extend knee, contraction and pain of thigh, urticaria, eczemaOn the postero - lateral aspect of the hip joint, at the midpoint of a line drawn between the anterior superior iliac spine and theprominence of the greater trochanterGB31*NO 1 URTICARIA IN BODY, EXPELS WIND AND ITCHING, SCIATICA, activates channel, weakness and numbness in legs, heavylegs, difficulty in sitting, contraction and pain of kneesOn the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal creaseGB32Expels W/D/C, activates channel, atrophy and obstruction of lower leg, sciatica, numbness, cold qi and pain in muscles and sinews,urticariaOn the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to GB31GB33Relaxes sinews and joints, redness swelling and pain of lateral knee, numbness of lower leg, inability to flex and extend knee, dispelswind and dampOn the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of bicepsfemorisGB34He Sea/INF Sinews**SCIATICA, GB DISEASE, benefits sinews and joints, spreads LV qi, clears LV and GB damp heat, contraction of sinews (whole body),leg qi, jaundice, hypertension, bitter taste, red swelling and pain of lateral knee DNXBelow the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approx 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibulaGB35Xi Cleft YangWei*Reg GB qi, calms shen, swelling and pain of knee, atrophy and obstruction lower leg, contraction of sinews, mania, hypochondriac pain

and distensionOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the posteriorborder of the fibulaGB36Xi Cleft*DETOXIFIES POISON, clears heat, pigeon chest(and help with immunity probs), activates channel, rabies, painful skin, pain anddistension in channel, atrophy and obstruction of lower leg, cold damp leg qiOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibulaGB37Luo*NO 1 DISTAL FOR EYES, dispels wind and damp, benefits the eyes, eye pain and itching, short/long sight, nightblindness, headache,grinding teeth, weakness with inability to stand, severe angerOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibulaGB38Jing River*Cold damp leg qi - as if sitting water, clear heat from channel, benefits sinews and bones, headache, bitter taste, chills and fever,sweating, blue/green complexion, pain and numbness of joints, contracted sinewsOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibulaGB39INF Marrow**CLEARS GB FIRE, sciatica, expels wind damp, benefits sinews and bones, benefits neck, stiff neck, heavy body, contracted sinews,bone pain, leg qi, agitation, mania, anxiety, anger, ankle sprain, flaccid foot, hemilpegia(one-sided paralysis after wind stroke)Above the ankle joint, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the posterior border of the fibula and thetendons of peroneus longus and brev