huisheng xie, dvm phd classical acupuncture points in dogs & cats top 77 points

Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD

Classical Acupuncture points in Dogs & Cats

Top 77 points

Classical Point

• What?

Acupuncture: History

Sun YangAlias BoleVeterinarian Qinmugong period659 B.C. to 621 B.C.Bole Zhen-jing

• Sun Yang

• 659 to 621 B.C.

• Bole Zhenjing

Bole’s Canon of Veterinary Acupuncture

Acupuncture: History

– 1608 – Benyuan Yu– Benheng Yu

• Veterinarian • Ming Dynasty• 1368 to 1644

Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji

Yuan-Heng’s Therapeutic Treatise of Horses

Canine Classical Point• No meridian lines. Only location of points.

– Its own points• Liu-feng

– From horses• Bai-hui

– From cattle• Shan Gen (mountain base)

– From pigs• An-shen

• From lab animal studies (rats, mice)– Transpositional from people to rats/mice

– From rats/mice to dogs/cats: ST-36, GB-34

Canine Classical Point: Why

• Simply it works.

Head regions: 23 points

Trunks: 26 points

Limbs: 28 points

Head and Neck (HN) region

• 23 points (#1 to #23)

Tian-men

02 Da-feng-men Great Wind Gate, GV-21, Xie-02

01 Tian-men Gate of Heaven

LO: on the dorsal midline b/t the caudal rim of the 2 ear base

ME: Perpendicular insertion 0.3 cun

IN: epilepsy, seizure, loss of voice, dizzy

Ref: Crossing (Jiao-hui) pt b/w GV & BL

GV-17Xie-01

LO: on the dorsal midline b/t the cranial rim of the 2 ear base

ME: Horizontal insertion toward GV-17 (sedation) or GV-24 (tonification) for 0.5-1 cun

IN: Internal wind: epilepsy, seizure, tremorheadache, vertigo, nasal congestion/dischargecalming down point

Head and Neck (HN) region (#01 to #23)

Tai-yang

Long-hui

04 Tai-yang Great Yang

03 Long-hui Meeting of dragons

LO: on the midpoint b/t the two temporal fossae.


IN: epilepsy, seizure, nasal congestion

Ref: Yin-tang in people

Xie-04

LO: In the depression about 1 cun posterior to the lateral canthus.

ME: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun

IN: Facial paralysis, headache, conjunctivitis or other acute eye problems

Shan-gen

GV-26

06 Ren-zhong/Shui-gou the center of man/water passage, Xie-07, GV-26

05 Shan-gen Mountain base

LO: on the dorsal midline of boundary b/t hairy & non-hairy areas


IN: Loss of appetite, sinusitis, coma, shock, wind-cold, wind-heat

Ref: Transposition from bovine points

Xie-05

LO: At the intersection b/t dorsal and middle 1/3 of the philtrum

ME: Perpendicular insertion for 0.3 cun

IN: Coma, shock, fever, bronchitis, Lung Heat, facial paralysis

Ref: Crossing pt b/t GV, LI, ST.

ST-1

BL-1

08 Cheng-qi, Receiving Tears Yu-04, ST-1

07 Jing-ming Brighten eye

LO: At the medial canthus b/t the upper and lower eyelid

ME: Push the eyeball laterally and perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun Not twisting the needle Contraindication of moxa

IN: Conjunctivitis, keratitis, liver heat or other acute eye problems

Ref: Crossing pt among 5 channels (SI, BL, ST, yin-qiao, Yang-qiao)

Xie-10

LO: In the midpoint of lower eyelid

ME: Perpendicular insertion for 0.3 cun; Do not twist the needle after needling; Contraindication of moxa

IN: Ocular discharge, abnormal tears, Uveitis, KCS, facial paralysis

Ref: Crossing pt b/t BL-, Yang-qiao and CV.

BL-1

San-jiang

ST-1

BL-1

San-jiang

09 San-jiang, Three rivers Yu-05 from equine

LO: On angular vein. 1 cun below medial canthus

ME: Dry needling or hemo-acupuncture

IN: Uveitis, KCS, constipation, abdominal pain.

10 Ying-Xiang receive fragrance, Xie-08, LI-20

LO: In the nasal labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi

ME: Oblique insertion for 0.3 cun; Contraindication of moxa

IN: Nasal congestion, facial paralysis

Ref: Crossing pt b/t ST and LI.

11 Bi-tong, nose passing

LO: In the midpoint between LI-20 and BL-1.


IN: Nasal congestion, sinusitis, facial paralysis

Bi-tong

12 Nao-shu, brain association point

LO: In the upper 1/3 between the cranial medial aspect of ear base and GB-1.


IN: Seizure, shen disturbance

Nao-shu

15 An-shen Pacify Shen

13 Feng-chi Wind Pond, Xie-23, GB-20

LO: In the depression rostral and medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas in a depression below the occipital bones and medial to the jugular process.

LO: Halfway b/t GB-20 and TH-17 caudal to the ear base

GB-20TH17

14 Yi-feng Wind Screen, Xie-22, TH-17

LO: Ventral to the ear in the depression between the mandible and the mastoid process

IN: External Wind, Internal Wind, seizure, Calming down shencervical stiffness, headache, nose-bleeding, nasal discharge/congestion, facial paralysis, swelling in the face, otitis, deafness,

Transpositionally from swine acupoints

17 Xia-guan, lower joint, YU-8, ST-7

16 Shang-guan, upper joint, YU-7, GB-3

LO: In the depression caudal end of temporomandibular joint.

Ref: Crossing point between GB and ST.

LO: In the depression caudal to masserter, cranial to temporomandibular joint.

Ref: Crossing point between ST and GB.

18 Bao-sai Embrace mandible from equine

IN: Dental pain, mandible pain, facial paralysisHeadache, head-shaking

LO: Intersection of line from medial canthus to mandible angle and extension of anguli oris

20 Cheng-jiang Receiving salivaCV-24

LO: Midline 1 cun to rim of lower lip

ME: Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun

IN: excessive salivation, cold-damp, facial paralysis

Ref: Crossing point between CV and ST; Transpositional from equine.

19 Er-jian Ear Tip

LO: On the convex surface of the ear at the auricular vein on the tip of ear

ME: Dry needling or hemo-acupuncture

IN: abdominal pain, fever, wind-heat, heat

Xie-24

23 Lian-quan CV-23

LO: At the ventral midline just cranial to throat.

IN: excessive salivation, laryngeal hemiplegia

Ref: Crossing point between CV and Yin Wei

21 Hua-tuo-jia-ji at cervical regionLO: 0.5 dorsal to cervical vertebrae

IN: cervical stiffness, wobbler’s disease

22. Jian-wei, strengthen stomach

LO: Upper 1/3 of the jugular group, Between vein and cervical vertebra

IN: Anoraxia, vomit, stomach disorders

Trunk and Tail (TT) region

• 26 points (#24To #49)

26 Tian-tu Celestial Chimney

24 Da-zhui Great vertebrae Xie-26, GV-14

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t C7 & T1

IN: Fever, cervical neuralgia, asthma, cough, seizure, skin itchingimmune deficiency, IVDD

Ref: Recent studies indicated the stimulation at GV-14, LI-4 & ST-36 increased WBC in cancer patient with chemo/radio-therapy

LO: On the ventral midline at the tip of the manubrium

IN: Cough, asthma, dyspnea, sore throat, thyroid problem, diaphragm spasm, chest pain.

25 Ding-chuan stop cough/asthma

LO: In the depression 0.5 cun lateral to GV-14

Trunk and Tail (TT) region

27. Shen-zhu, Body Post, GV-12, Xie-28

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t T3 and T4

ME: Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.5 cun

IN: Lung disorder, Heart disorders, cough, asthma, IVDD, Shen disturbance

28 Ling-tai GV-10, Xie-30

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t T6 and T7


IN: Liver problems, lung problems, stomach problem

30 Tian-ping, scale Xie-35 Transpositionally from swine acupoints.

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t T13 and L1


IN: internal hemorrhage (hematuria, hemafecia)prevention for castration/spayed bleeding

29 Ji-zhong spine center, GV-6, Xie-34

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t T11 &T12


IN: IVDD, Spleen and Stomach disorders

32 Yao-yang-guan, Lumbar yang gate, Xie-38 GV-3

31 Ming-meng Life Gate

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t L2 & L3


IN: renal failure, diarrhea due to Yang Deficiency Lumbar pain, IVDD

Xie-37 GV-4

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t L4 and L5


IN: Lumbar-sacral IVDD, hindlimb weakness/paresis/paralysis

GV-4 GV-3

34 Shen-shu-E Kidney association point, BL-26, xie-62

33 Bai-hui hundred meeting

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t L7 & S1

Xie-40

LO: 1.5 cun lateral to Bai-hui

35 Shen-peng Kidney shelf

LO: 1.5 cun cranial to Shen-shu

IN: yang deficiency, lumbar-sacral pain

IVDD, renal failure

diarrhea, constipation

hindlimb weakness/paresis/paralysis

ischiadic neuralgia

36 Yan-chi Wing of ilium

LO: Midpoint between Shen-peng and tuber coxae

ME: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun

IN: Infertility, Kidney Qi/yang deficiency

Bai-hui

37 Wei-jie Tail-vertebrae Xie-42

LO: In the dorsal midline b/t Cd1 and Cd2


IN: Paralysis of tail, hindlimb weakness/paresis/paralysis

Wei-jie

38 Hou-hai back sea

LO: In the depression b/t the anus and ventral tail base

ME: Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun

IN: Diarrhea, constipation, anus problem, paralysis of rectum prolapse of rectum, seizure, infertility

Ref: Crossing pt among GV, GB and KID GV Luo-connecting to CV

Xie-47 GV-1

LO: At the tip of tail


IN: Paralysis of tail, hindlimb weakness paresis/paralysis

39. Wei-jian Tail tip,, GV-1b Xie-44

41 Si-liao Four points

LO: A group of 4 acupoints. 0.5 cun lateral to the sacrum. The cranial pt is at the first dorsal sacral foramina The Caudal pt is at the second dorsal sacral foramina The remaining 2 points are equidistantly located b/t the cranial and caudal points.

IN: Lumbar-sacral pain, neuralgia, hindlimb weakness/paresis infertility, metritis, ovaritis

Ref: It’s called Er-yan (Two holes) in some reference if only cranial and caudal points are used. It’s called Ba-jiao (Eight points) because there are 8 points (4 points each side).

Xie-45

40 Hua-tuo-jia-ji

LO: 0.5 cun lateral to each vertebrae fom T-1 to L-7

IN: IVDD, back pain

Precious, 9 YRCastrated catShaking the rear legStiff and limping At the rear limbsUTIUrinary incontinenceShen:goodStinking smell from body

Herbal: solitary hermit

43 Shen-shu Kid assoXie-59 BL-23

42 Guan-yuan-shu Gate of primary Qi, Xie-57, BL-21

LO: In the longissimus muscle groove, caudal to the last rib and cranial to to the tip of transverse process of L1


IN: Diarrhea, loss of appetite, indigestion nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain general weakness

LO: Caudal to the tip of the L2 transverse process, in the longissimus muscle groove


IN: Kidney qi or yin deficiency, renal failure, deafness, urinary incontinence, edema, back pain

GV-4

BL-23

BL-21

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CV-8

6th rib

CV-16Xiphoid

CV-14

CV-12

45 Zhong-wan Center abdomen CV-12, Xie-81

44 Ju-que CV-14

LO: On the ventral midline, at the midpoint b/t CV-12 and xiphoid process.

ME: Horizontal insertion 0.3 cun

IN: chest pain, vomiting, seizure

Ref: Heart alarming pt

Xie-80

LO: Midpoint b/t CV-8 and the xiphoid process


IN: stomachache, vomiting, food stasis, abdominal distension, diarrhea

Ref: Stomach alarm point, Influential point for fu organs. Crossing point b/t CV, SI, TH, ST.

CV-8

6th rib

47 Tian-shu Celestial Center ST-25, xie-86

LO: 2 cun lateral to umbilicus

ME: Aquapuncture

IN: Front-Mu (Alarm) point for LI.Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting

46 Shen-que CV-8, xie-82

LO: At the center of umbilicus

ME: Moxibustion or acupressure

IN: IBD, fatigue

Ref: Contraindicated with needling

CV-8

6th rib

49 Guan-yuan, control source, Xie-84 CV-4

48 Qi-hai, the Sea of Qi, Xie-83 CV-6

LO: At the midpoint b/t CV-8 and CV-4

IN: General weakness, diarrhea, constipation urinary incontinence Qi deficiency patterns in geriatric patients

Ref: General Qi tonification similar to ST-36

LO: on the ventral midline at the the lower 2/5 b/t CV-8 and pubic tubercle

IN: Urinary incontinence, renal failure, general weakness, kid yang or qi deficiency

Ref: SI alarm point, crossing pt b/t CV & 6 yin channels, general tonification

CV-2CV-3

CV-5

CV-7

CV-6

CV-4

Four Limbs (FL) region

• Front limb: 17 points (#50 to 66)

• Hindlimb: 11 points (#67 to #77)

51. Bo-lan, Scapula Post xie-87Just caudal to the caudal angle of the scapula

50. Bo-jian, Scapula tip from equineLO: Just cranial to the cranial angle of the scapula

In: shoulder problemsfront limb lamenesslung diseasescough or asthmanasal congestionbone steaming (disc infections)paralysis of suprascapular N.

52. Fei-men, Lung Gate from equineLO: 1/3 cranial border of scapula

53. Fei-pan, Lung Hugging from equineLO: 1/3 caudal border of scapula

54. Bo Zhong, Scapula Center, GB-21 LO: ½ cranial border of the scapula

55. Jian-jing shoulder well, Xie-88, LI-15LO: At the shoulder point, ventrocranial to the acromion process.

56. Jian-yu shoulder clavicle, Xie-89, LI-14LO: In the depression cranial and ventral to the greater tubercle of humerus

57. Jian-wu-yu shoulder lateral clavicle, Xie-90, TH-14

LO: In the depression caudal to the greater tubercle of the humerus.

In: Shoulder paincervical stiffnessfront limb lameness

In: shoulder problemsEar problemsarthritis, nerve paralysisfront limb lameness

58. Qiang-feng Robbing wind, Xie-91, SI-9Caudal to humerus, in a large depression along the caudal border of the Deltoid muscle at its juncture with the lateral and the long heads of the triceps brachii

59. Jian-zhen Steadfast shoulder from equine1.5 cun cranial and dorsal to SI-9 (Qiang-feng).

60. Tian-zong, Heaven ancestor from equine1.5 cun dorsal to SI-9 (Qiang-feng).

61. Chong-Tian, penetrating heaven from equine1.5 cun dorsocaudal to SI-9 (Qiang-feng).

Ref: Major pts for the front limb lameness and soft tissue injuries

62. Zhou-shu, Elbow asso point, Xie-93

LO: B/t the lateral tuberosity of the humerus & the anconal processof the ulna

In: elbow problemsarthritisnerve paralysisfront limb lameness

63. Qian-san-li, Front three miles Xie-95, LI-10

LO: At the upper 1/6 of the forearm,in the muscle groove b/t extensorcarpi radialis & extensor digi communis

In: Abdominal pain, diarrheaGingivitis/stomatitisarthritis, nerve paralysisfront limb lameness

Ref: substitute for ST-36

3 cun above the transverse crease of the carpus located on the opposite side of the arm from TH-5. The point is located more medially in animals than it is in human beings, although both are located in the center of the palmar side of the arm.

In: cardiovascular disorders, chest pain, vomiting/nauseaepilepsy/seizure/internal wind, insomnia/Shen disturbanceVestibular disease/head tilt, migraine, vertigo/dizziness

Ref: Luo-connecting pt with TH, crossing pt with Yin-wei

64. Nei-guan, Medial Pass, Xie-109, PC-6

Clinical study: EA at PC-6/LI-4/ST-36 significantly decreased the serum amylase in the patients of acute pancreatitis.

65. Wai-guan #99 Lateral Pass, Xie-99, H-5

LO: 3 cun above the carpus on the craniolateral aspect of the foreleg in the interosseous space between the radius and ulna. This point is directly opposite PC-6 on the ventromedial aspect of the foreleg (which is the best way to find PC-6).

In: fever, headache, red/swollen eyes, deafness, soreness at the flank, arthritis, nerve paralysis, front limb lameness

Ref: Luo-connecting pt with PC, crossing pt with Yang-wei

Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 3rd metacarpal bone on the radial side

66. He-gu, Union Valley, Xie-113, LI-4

LO: At the depression ventral to the horizontal top of the sacral tuber of the ilium

67. Jian-jiao, Coxa Angle Xie-124

Bai-hui

LO: At the midpoint b/t Bai-hui &the sciatic tuber

IN: Hip problems, hip dysplasiaBack pain, hindlimb lamenessParesis/paralysisMajor points for the hip and hindlimbs

68. Ba-Shan Attachment to Mountain, Xie-125

IN: Hip problems, hip dysplasia

Major point for the hip joints

LO: At the depression proximal to thecranial border of the greater trochanter of femur

69. Huan-tiao, Ring Craniad, Xie-127

LO: At the depression proximal to thedorsal border of the greater trochanter of femur

70. Huan-zhong, Ring middle, Xie-128

LO: At the depression proximal to thecaudal border of the greater trochanter of femur

71. Huan-hou, Ring caudad, Xie-129

LO: In the depression below the patella and medial to the patellar ligament is a point also referred to as “the medial eye of the knee” or Nei Xi Yan. Together with ST-35, the two points are referred to as Xi Yan.

IN: Stifle arthritis, bi syndromeligament problemsRear weakness

72. Xi-ao, Knee Curve Xie-136, ST-35b

73. Du-bi, Calf’s Nose, ST-35a

LO: In the depression below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament. Also referred to as “lateral eye of the knee” or Wei Xi Yan.

IN: Arthritis, bi syndromeligament problemsRear weakness/lamenessparesis/paralysisGeneral pain relief

74. Hou-san-li, Rear 3 miles, Xie-140, ST-36

LO: 3 cun below ST-35a, one finger-width from the cranial crest of the tibia in the belly of the cranial tibial muscle. This is a long linear point.

75. Yang-ling-quan, Yang Tomb Spring , Xie-139, GB-34

LO: In the depression anterior and distal to the head of the fibula on the lateral side of the rear leg.

77. Liu-feng, Six Raphes

LO: At the skin fold on the dorsal of themetatarsal joints. 3 pointsat each foot (total: 6 points at the rear limb)

In: Paralysis/paresis

Ref: Can be applied for the front limbsLiu Feng

76. LIV-3, Tai Chong, Supreme Surge, Xie-155, LIV-3

LO: On the medial aspect of the second toe proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint.

IN: Shu-stream point (earth), Yuan-primary (Source) point. Liver Qi Stagnation, abnormal cycle, paralysis of hindlimb.

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