Abdomen Points Wk 2 (CV/ST/GB) Flashcards
CV1
Pinyin
Actions/ Indications
CV1 - Huiyin (yin convergence)
At the perineum, midway between the anus and the scrotum in males, and the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Regulates the lower jiao, regulates the anterior and posterior yin and drains damp heat- irregular menstruation, seminal emission, dysuria, enuresis, prostatitis, hemorrhoids, pain, swelling or itching of the vulva, anus, scrotum
Calms the shen - mania, epilepsy, hysteria
Resuscitates- coma
CV2
On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun inferior to the umbilicus
CV3
Pinyin
Category
actions/indications
CV 3 * Zhongji (central pole)
Front mu of the bladder
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus
Benefits the bladder, regulates qi transformation and drains damp heat- dysuria, enuresis, retention of urine, edema, frequent urination
Drains dampness from and regulates the lower jiao - lower abdominal pain, hernia, leukorrhea, itching, swelling and pain of the genital region
Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation - irregular menstruation, infertility, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, metrostaxis, prolapse of the uterus, abdominal masses
Strengthens the kidney - impotence, seminal emission, premature ejaculation
CV5
Category
Front mu of the san jiao
On the midline 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus
CV4
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
CV 4 Guanyuan (origin pass)
Front mu of the small intestine
Crossing point of CV, LR, KI, SP
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the sumbilicus
Tonifies source qi and benefits essence - lumbar weakness, leg pain and weakness, fear, frequent urination, impotence
Fortifies kidney yang - lumbar pain, frequent urination, cold lumbar, incontinence, lassitude
Nourishes KI yin - lumbar pain, dizziness, vertigo, night sweating, fatigue, nocturnal emissions
Regulates menstruation, benefits the uterus and alleviates leukorrhea- leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, hemorrhage
Regulates qi in the lower jiao - lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, rectal prolapse
CV6
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
CV 6 Qihai (sea of qi )
On the midline of the lower abdomen 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus
Tonifies source qi - weak constitution, fatigue exhaustion
Strengthens the kidney and fortifies yang -
Lumbar pain, diarrhea, hernia, fatigue, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea
Regulates qi in the lower jiao - abdominal pain, abdominal distention, hernia, edema
CV7
On the midline of the lower abdomen 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus
CV8
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
CV 8 Shenque (spirit tower gate)
In the center of the umbilicus
Contraindicated to needle
Strengthens the SP and KI - abdominal pain, borborygmus, chronic diarrhea, cold abdomen or body
Warms and rescues yang - coma, fainting
CV9
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus
CV10
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus
CV11
On the midline of the abdomen 3 cun superior to the umbilicus
CV12
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
CV 12 Zhongwan (central stomach)
Front mu of the stomach
Hui meeting of the fu (yang organgs)
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus
Harmonizes the ST and subdues rebellious qi - epigastric pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgiation
Tonifies the SP and eliminates dampness- abdominal pain or distention poor appetite, loose stool or diarrhea
Calms the shen - worry, anxiety, pensiveness, depression, palpitations, insomnia, mania, hysteria, epilepsy
CV13
Category
Crossing point of the CV, SI, ST
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus
CV14
Category
On the midline of the abdomen 6 cun superior to the umbilicus
CV15
Category
Luo connecting of the ren mai
On the midline of the abdomen 7 cun superior to the umbilicus
CV16
On the midline of the sternum and the sternocostal angle - 5th IC space
CV17
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
CV 17 * Shanzhong (center chest)
Front mu point of the PC
Hui meeting point for the qi
Point of the sea of qi
Crossing point of CV, SP, KI, SI, SJ
In the midline of the sternum in a depression level with the 4th ICS
Regulates qi and unbinds the chest - chest pain and oppression, heart pain, palpitation
Subdues rebellious lung qi - cough, asthma, dyspnea, shortness of breath
Subdues rebellious ST qi- nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, hiccup
Benefits the breast and promotes lactation - breast swelling, pain or distention, oligalactia
CV18
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the 3rd ICS
CV19
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the 2nd ICS
CV20
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the 1st ICS
CV21
On the midline of the manubrium of the sternum, midway between CV20 and CV 22
CV22
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
CV 22 Tiantu (celestial chimney)
WOH
Crossing point of the CV and yin wei mai
On the midline, in the center of the suprasternal fossa - about 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch
Disperses and descends lung qi - cough, asthma, hemoptysis, chest pain and oppression
Benefits the throat - sore throat, loss of voice, goiter
CV23
Crossing point of the CV and yin mai
On the anterior midline of the neck, in the depression above the hyoid bone
CV24
Pinyin
CV 24 chengjiang (fluid container)
Crossing point of the CV, GV, ST and LI
Above the chin in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove.
ST 1
Category
Entry, crossing point of the ST, yang qiao mai and ren mai
With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge
ST 2
With the eyes looking directly forwards, 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen
ST 3
With the eyes looking directly forwards, located below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the naso-labial groove
ST4
0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth
Meeting point of the ST/LI/ yang qiao mai(motility) and conception vessel
ST 5
Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the maseter muscle
ST 6
Approximately 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the haw at the prominence of the masseter muscle
ST 7
At the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible
Crossing point of the ST and GB
ST 8
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
ST 8 Touwei
Crossing point of the ST GB and yang wei mai
At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral the GV24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain - various headaches, dizziness
Benefits the eyes- pain of the eyes, lacrimation induced by irritation of wind, twitching of the eyelids, blurred vision
ST 9
Pinyin
Category
ST 9 renying
WOH,
sea of qi,
crossing point of the GB/ST
Level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage
ST 10
On the neck, at the anterior border of the SCM, midway between ST9 and ST11
ST 11
At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below ST 9 in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM muscle
ST 12
In the supraclavicular fossa, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle at its midpoint, 3 cun lateral to the midline on the midclavicular line (mamillary line)
ST 13
At the top of the chest, directly below ST 12 on the inferior border of the clavicle 4 cun lateral to midline, on the mamillary line
ST 14
On the chest, in the 1st ICS, 4 cun lateral to midline, on the mamillary line
Level with CV-20
ST 15
On the chest, in the 2nd ICS, 4 cun lateral to midline on the mamillary line
Level with CV-19
ST 16
On the chest, in the 3rd ICS, 4 cun lateral to midline, on the mamillary line
Level with CV-18
ST 17
At the center of the nipple
Contraindicated for needling
ST 18
Directly below the nipple, in the 5th ICS
ST 19
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-14
ST 20
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-13
ST 21
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-12
ST 22
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-11
ST 23
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-10
ST 24
On the abdomen 2 cun lateral to midline, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-9
ST 25
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
ST 25 Tianshu
Front mu of the LI
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus
Level w/ CV 8 and SP 15
Regulates the intestine - diarrhea, constipation, dysentery
Regulates the middle jiao - borborygmus, poor appetite, vomiting, hematemesis
Regulates qi and eliminates stagnation - irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, metrostaxis, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, hernia, abdominal pain and distention
Transforms dampness - edema, dysuria, leujorrhea
ST 26
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-7
ST 27
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-5
ST 28
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-4
ST 29
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus
Level with CV-3
ST 30
Category
Actions/Indications
ST 30
Sea of nourishment/
Sea of water and grain
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis, CV 2
Regulates qi and blood in the lower jiao and relieves pain- hypogastric pain, pain of the genitals, hernia, impotence, dysuria
Regulates the chong mai - irregular menstruation, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding, oligogalactia, difficult labor
Subdues running piglet qi- sunsation of qi rushing upwards to the chest causing intense agitation and anxiety
ST 31
On the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
ST 32
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to to the superior border of the patella
ST 33
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST 34
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST35
Pinyin
Actions/ Indications
ST 35 Dubi
On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament
(16 cun measurement from ST 35 - ST 41)
Dispels wind-damp and reduces swelling - pain, swelling of the knee, beriberi
Activates the channel and relieves pain - numbness and pain of the leg
ST 36
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
ST 36 zusanli
He sea, earth, ruler of the abdomen, sea of nourishment / water and grain, hower he sea of the ST
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to the knee joint, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
Harmonizes the ST- abdominal or epigastric distention or pain, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, belching, hiccup, excessive hunger, hunger without desire to eat
Strengthens the SP and resolves dampness- borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, edema, heaviness of the limbs
Regulates the intestines- borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, edema, heaviness of the limbs
Reinforces correct qi and supports original qi - fatigue, shortness of breath, dyspnea from xu, dizziness from xu, palpitations, poor vision, susceptibility to infections and cold/flu
Tonifies qi and nourishes blood and yin
Activates the channel and relieves pain- swelling, pain or abscess of the breast, pain numbness or atrophy of the lower limbs
Revives the yang and restores consciousness - loss of consciousness, aversion to cold, cold counterflow of the limbs, purple lips
Clears fire and calms the shen - mania, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety
ST 37
Category
Actions/Indications
Lower he sea of the LI
Sea of blood
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 36, one finger breath lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
6 cun inferior to ST 35
Regulates the ST, intestines and SP - abdominal or epigastric distention or pain, borborygmus, flatulence
Clears damp heat- diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, edema, heaviness of the limbs
Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, numbness, atrophy, or paralysis of the lower limbs
ST 39
Category
Actions/Indications
Lower he sea of the SI
Sea of blood
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 37, on finger breath lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
9 cun inferior to ST 35
Regulates the intestines and transforms stagnation - lower abdominal distention or pain, lumbar pain that radiates the the testicles
Clears damp heat- diarrhea, dysentery; dark scanty urine
Activates the channel and relieves pain- pain, numbness, atrophy or paralysis of the lower limbs
ST 40
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
ST 40 Fenglong
Luo connecting point
On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint, (level w/ the popliteal crest (ST35) and ST 41, two finger breaths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
Transforms phlegm-damp - copious phlegm, headache, dizziness
Unbinds the chest - oppression and pain of the chest, cough, asthma, and expectoration of phlegm
Calms the shen- mental disorders, epilepsy mania, depression
Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, numbness, atrophy, or paralysis of the lower limbs
Regulates the ST and subdues rebellious qi- nausea, vomiting
ST41
Category
Jing river - fire
On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus
ST 42
Category
Yuan source
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third) 1.5 cun distal to ST-41, on the line drawn between ST41 and ST43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated.
ST43
Category
Shu stream - wood
On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, in a depression 2 cun proximal to ST 44
ST44
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
ST 44 neiting
Ying spring, water point
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
Clears ST channel heat- toothache, eye pain, frontal headache, gingivitis, epistaxis, sore throat, fever, facial pain or paralysis
Activates the channel and relieves pain - toothache, eye pain, frontal headache, facial pain
Harmonizes the ST and intestines and clears damp heat - abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, excessive hunger, diarrhea, dysentery, hemafecia, constipation
Calms the shen- aversion to the sound of talking, desire for silence
ST45
Category
Jing well, metal
On 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, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
GB1
Category
Actions/Indications
GB1
Entry
In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin (approximately 0.5 cun) lateral to the outer canthus
Benefits the eyes - disorders of the eyes
Eliminates wind and clears heat - exterior wind, interior wind , vertigo, eye twitching induced by stress, photophobia, blurry vision
-things that come and go.
Good local point
Allergies - wind heat, stress induced eye twitching - internal wind
GB2
In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly
Locate this point with the mouth wide open, but needle with the mouth closed
GB 3
Anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to ST7
GB 4
In the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter the distance between ST8 and GB7
GB 5
In the temporal region, within the hairline, one half the distance between ST8 and GB7
GB 6
In the temporal region, within the hairline, three quarters of the distance between ST8 and GB7
GB 7
In the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and one finger-breadth anterior to SJ20
GB 8
In the temporal region in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear
1 cun = 1 patient thumb breadth for this point
GB 9
Above the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to GB 8
GB10
Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB9 to GB12 running with the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression about one third of the distance between GB9 and GB12
GB 11
Posterior 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 the rim of the ear, in a depression slightly greater than two thirds of the distance between GB9 and GB12
GB 12
In the depression just inferior to the posterior to the mastoid process
Benefits the head and ears, relieves pain - headache, earache, stiff neck
Eliminates wind - facial paralysis, hemiplegia
Calms the shen - epilepsy, insomnia
GB 13
In the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, two thirds of the distance between GV24 and ST8
GB 14
On the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead
(3 cun from glabella to anterior hairline)
Eliminates wind - facial paralysis
Benefits the head, relieves pain - headache
Benefits the eyes - pain, itching of the eyes, acute blurred vision, twitching eyelids, blepharoptosis-(drooping of the upper eyelid)
GB 15
On the forehead, directly above GB14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between GV24 and ST8
(12 cun from anterior hairline to posterior hairline, GB15-20 channel line is halfway between midline and ST8 or 2.25 cun lateral to midline following the contour of the cranium)
GB 16
Above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between GB15 and GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB15
(12 cun posterior to the anterior hairline)
GB 17
n the parietal region on a curved line drawn between GB15 and GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB16
(3.5 cun posterior to anterior hairline)
GB18
In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB15 and GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB17
(5 cun posterior to anterior hairline - level w/ GV20)
GB19
In the occipital region, directly above GB20, level w/ GV17
GB20
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
GB 20 fengchi (wind pool)
Below the occiput, (approximately midway between GV16 and G12) in the hollow between the origins of the SCM and trapezius muscles
Eliminates wind (both interior and exterior) - exterior wind, interior wind
Subdues liver yang - headache, dizziness, blurred vision
Benefits the head, ears, nose and eyes- pain and stiffness of the neck, eye disorders, nose disorders, ear disorders
GB21
Pinyin
Action/Indications
GB21 jianjing (shoulder well)
Midway between GV14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Caution: pneumothorax
Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain of the neck, shoulder, back, headache, eye pain
Promotes the flow of qi and eliminates phlegm - scrofula, goiter
Benefits the breast - mastitis, oligogalactia
Promotes labor - difficult labor
GB22
On the mid-axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space (approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level of the nipple)
GB23
Below the axilla in the fifth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB 22 (approximately at the level of the nipple)
GB24
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indication
GB 24 Riyue (sun and moon)
Gallbladder front mu point
On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space 4 cun lateral to the midline
*** if you end up in abdomen, scoot it to the most medial portion of the ICS.
Eliminates damp heat - hypochondriac pain or distention, nausea, greasy yellow tongue coating, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, jaundice
Smoothes the liver and benefits the gallbladder - hypochondriac pain or distention, sighing, irritability, anger, depression
Subdues rebellious qi and regulates the middle jiao - vomiting, hiccup, acid regurgitation
GB25
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
GB 25 jingmen (capital gate)
KI front mu
Below the lateral aspect of the ribcage, anterior and inferior to the free end of the 12th rib
Tonifies the KI and regulates the water passages - edema, dysuria
Strengthens the SP and stops diarrhea - abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea
Strengthens the low back - lumbar or hip pain, weakness of the spine
GB26
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
GB 26 Daimai (girdling vessel)
Directly below LR13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib) level w/ the umbilicus
Regulates the Dai Mai - irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea, uterine prolapse
Regulates menstruation - irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea, infertility, amenorrhea, uterine prolapse
Eliminates dampness- leukorrhea
Regulates the lower jiao, transforms stagnation and relieves pain - lower abdominal pain, pain in the groin, hernia
GB27
GB 27
In the depression just anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine, approximately level with CV4 (3 cun below the umbilicus)
** used more for women’s health
Regulates the dai mai - irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea, uterine prolapse
Regulates menstruation- irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea
Eliminates dampness- leukorrhea
regulates the lower jiao, transforms stagnation and relieves pain - lower abdominal pain, pain in the groin, hernia, pain in the testicles, constipation
GB28
0.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB27
*** used more for men’s health
GB29
On 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 trochanter
GB30
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
GB 30 Huantiao (jumping circle)
On the posterior-lateral aspect of the hip joint, one third of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (GB2)
Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, numbness, weakness and spasm of t he hip. Back and leg, sciatica (along the lateral aspect of the leg)
Relaxes spasm of tendons and muscles and relieves pain - bi syndrome of the hip
Disperses wind and eliminates dampness- urticaria, eczema
GB31
Pinyin
Actions/Indications
GB 31 Fengshi (wind market)
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease
(thigh measurement: 19 cun from level of popliteal crease to the greater trochanter of the femur)
Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, numbness, weakness and spasm of the back and legs
Disperses wind and eliminates dampness -cutaneous pruritus, beriberi, urticaria
Think wind damp heat can tx
Bi syndrome, space occupying lesions, skin level/superficial level (itching, swelling)
GB32
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun interior to GB31 or 5 cun superior to the popliteal crease
GB33
On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression on the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femoris
GB34
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
GB 34 Yanglingquan (yang spring mound)
He-sea, earth,
hui-meeting (influential) point of sinews, Lower He sea for GB
Below the lateral aspect of the knee in the depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, numbness, weakness and spasm of the back and leg, especially disorders of the knee; sciatica
Benefits tendons and joints - globalized or localized pain or stiffness of the joints, tendons and ligaments
Clears liver and gallbladder damp heat - hypochondriac pain or distention, nausea, greasy yellow tongue coating, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, jaundice
Smoothes the liver and benefits the gallbladder - hypochondriac pain or distention, sighing, irritability, anger, depression ‘
Harmonizes the shaoyang - alternating fever and chills, bitter taste, nausea, vomiting, jaundice
GB35
Category
Xi cleft point of the yang wei mai
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the posterior border of the fibula
GB36
Category
Xi cleft
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus at the anterior border of the fibula
GB37
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
GB 37 Guangming
Luo connecting
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula
Smoothers the liver and benefits the eyes - blurred vision, night blindness, floaters, red, swollen, painful, itchy or dry eyes, styes
Activates the channel and relieves pain- pain of the hypochondriac region and legs
GB38
Category
Jing river - fire
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus at the anterior border of the fibula
GB39
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
GB 39 Xuanzhong (suspended bell) or Juegu (severed bone)
Hui meeting point of the marrow
group luo point of 3 leg yang
Above the ankle joint, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis
** clinically you may find this point posterior to peroneal tendons or anterior to the fibula
Nourishes kidney essence, strengthens bones, benefits tendons- pain, weakness, paralysis, numbness and spasm of the leg
Activates the channel and relieves pain - headache, stiff neck, sore throat, sciatica
GB41
Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications
GB 41 Zulinqi
Shu stream, wood
Mater of the dia mai
Exit
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendons of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe)
Subdues liver yang - headache, vertigo, tinnitus, deafness, blurred vision, red eyes
Smoothes the liver and promotes the flow of qi- hypochondriac pain or distention, sighing, irritability, anger, depression
Clears heat and removes obstruction from the gallbladder channel - pain, swelling or redness of the eyes (particularly of the outer canthus), neck, axilla, hypochondriac region, leg and foot
Regulates the dia mai - irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea
Benefits the breast -mastitis, fibrocystic breasts, stopping lactation (w/ GB37)
Transforms phlegm - scrofula, goiter
GB42
Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe)
GB43
Category
Ying spring, water
Between the 4th toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
GB44
Category
GB 44
Jing well, metal
On the dorsal aspect of the 4th toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
Lateral border of the 4th toe
Clears heat and eliminates wind - fever, headache, redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, tinnitus and deafness
Calms the liver - fullness and pain of the hypochondriac region
Calms the shen - nightmares, insomnia
