Acupressure Points

Question 1

GV1

Answer 1

ChangQiang, Long Strength
In a depression between the anus and the ventral tail base.
Low back pain, constipation, anal button is inward.

Question 2

GV2

Answer 2

Yaoshu, Transporting Point of Lower Back
In the sacrococcygeal space. Between vertebra
OA (joints stiff/crunchy) hind end, pelvis rotation

Question 3

Bai Hui

Answer 3

Point of 100 Meetings
In the lumbosacral space
Any problem. Always use. This point tests horses energy responses and balances all channels out. Clears wind. Clears any inflammation, eases coupling area, allows ease in back/front connections, eases back end.

Question 4

GV3

Answer 4

Yaoyangguan Lumbar Yang Gate
Between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae
Chronic backache, stiffness of lumbar, swelling

Question 5

GV4

Answer 5

Mingmen Gate of Life
Between the second and third lumbar vertebrae
Cold back, bucking, kidney

Question 6

GV5

Answer 6

Suanshu
Between the first and second lumbar vertebrae
Blood issues (when they cut themselves, they don’t want to stop bleeding, use this!)

Question 7

GV6

Answer 7

Jizhong
Between the eighteenth thoracic and the first lumbar vertebrae
Bleeding, helps with withers

Question 8

GV7

Answer 8

Zhongshu
Between the 17th and 18th thoracic vertebrae
Bleeding, nose bleed

Question 9

GV8

Answer 9

Jinsuo Tendon Spasm
Between 15th and 16th thoracic vertebrae
Founder, back spasm

Question 10

GV9

Answer 10

Zhiyang Reaching Yang
Between 13th and 14th thoracic vertebrae
Hiccups

Question 11

GV10

Answer 11

Lingtai
Between the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae
Asthmas, breathing issues

Question 12

GV11

Answer 12

Shendao Mind Way
Between the 5th and 6th thoracic vertebrae
Breathing Congestion, Heart Congestion, Horse is lethargic, calms the mind

Question 13

GV12

Answer 13

San Chuan (Shenzhu Body Pillar)
At the highest points of the withers, between the 4th and 5th thoracic vertebrae
Coughing, Stiff Shoulders

Question 14

GV13

Answer 14

Qi Jia (Taodao, Kiln Way)
In the depression between the spinous process of the 1st and 2nd thoracic vertebrae
Coughing

Question 15

GV14

Answer 15

Dazhui Big Vertebra
In a depression on the dorsal midline, between the 7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebrae
Colds

Question 16

GV19

Answer 16

Tian Men Heavenly Gate
On the dorsal midline in a depression between the occipital protuberances, between the right and left GB-20 at the base of the ears. At the median pint of the atlantooccipital joint, overlying the funicular part of the nuchal ligament
Wobblers, Jaw, Headaches (be careful with this one)

Question 17

GV 20

Answer 17

Bai Hui in Human
At the highest point of the poll, Rostral to the occipital crest
Immune Convolsions

Question 18

GV21

Answer 18

De Feng Men
On the dorsal midline at the root of the ear, at the rostral end of the mane. (three points, 1 main and 2 assistants, 1 cun ventro-lateral to the main point)
Tumors

Question 19

GV24

Answer 19

1/2 Yingtang, Long Hui, Dragon Meeting
Dorsal Midline at ‘highest’ point of forehead, midpoint of a line connecting the lateral canthi of the eyes
Sinus, Vision, Sickly, Broken Neck

Question 20

GV25

Answer 20

Suliao
Dorsal to GV26, at the junction of the V-shaped tendon of the levator labii maxillaris muscles on the midline on the dorsal part of the nose.
Stroke, Bells Palsy, Broken Neck

Question 21

GV26

Answer 21

• Renzhong Middle Way
  At the centre of the vortex pilorum of the upper lip, midway between the ventral limit of the nostrils, externally
  Bells Palsy, bring up the horse (when your horse is under sedation it will wake them up)

Question 22

GV28

Answer 22

Yinjiao
Centreline between the upper lip and upper gum (inside)
Indigestion, Bells Palsy, bring up the horse

Question 23

Wei Jian Tip of Tail

Answer 23

Tip of Tail

Inability to stand, heatstroke, cold, seizures, unconsciousness, overextertion, enterospasm

Question 24

CV1

Answer 24

Huiyin Meeting of Yin
Between the anus and Vulva in females and anus and root of the penis in males
Urinary Problems

Question 25

CV2

Answer 25

Qugu On the midpoint of the cranial border of the symphysis pubis Bitchy Mares

Question 26

CV3

Answer 26

Zhongji Middle Extremity 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus on the ventral midline mares after having a baby, bladder infections

Question 27

CV4

Answer 27

Guanyuan Gate to the Original Qi 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus on the ventral midline Intestines are stalled and not moving

Question 28

CV5

Answer 28

Shimen Stone Door On the ventral midline, halfway between the pubic symphysis and the umbilicus Horses who do not eat

Question 29

CV6

Answer 29

Qihai Sea of Qi On the ventral midline, 1 1/2 cun distal of the naval. For jumping horses, Physical Weakness, Pale Urine, Lack of will power

Question 30

CV7

Answer 30

Yinjiao Yin Crossing Ventral midline, one cun distal of umbilicus Boost

Question 31

CV8

Answer 31

Shenjue Mind Palace Umbilicus Abdominal Pain

Question 32

CV9

Answer 32

Shuifen Water Separation Ventral midline, 1 cun proximal of the umbilicus Feels like a waterbed, cold, damp, squashy

Question 33

CV10

Answer 33

Xiawan Lower Epigastrium Ventral midline, 2 cun proximal of the umbilicus Stomachache, they smell like they are rotting, especially when they fart.

Question 34

CV12

Answer 34

Zhongwan Middle of Epigastrium (speed point) On the ventral midline, halfway between the xiphoid and the umbilicus Gas colic horses

Question 35

CV14

Answer 35

Juque Great Palace On the ventral midline slightly below xiphoid. Cardiac sounds like they are missing a beat, anixiety, upset stomach

Question 36

CV15

Answer 36

Jiuwei Dove Tail On the ventral midline, one intercostal space frontal of CV14 When horses are upset with you, will calm down. Hyper sensitive/not bonding use it!

Question 37

CV17

Answer 37

Shanzong Middle of Chest Along the ventral midline, at the level of the caudal border of the elbow Lung/heart problems. Use it all the time, Brings up Chi

Question 38

CV22

Answer 38

Tiantu Heaven Projection In a depression cranial to the sternum Asthma, cough, swellings due to phlegm

Question 39

CV23

Answer 39

Lianquan On the ventral midline of the neck, halfway between the cricoid and the mandibula Pharyngitis

Question 40

CV24

Answer 40

Cheng Jiang Saliva Receptor Skin of the center of the lower lip, in a depression 1 cun ventral to the rim of the lower lip Facial paralysis, stomachitis, throat spasms, vomitting