Acupuncture - Extra Points

Question 1

Sishencong

Answer 1

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Question 2

Yintang

Answer 2

On the anterior midline, between the medial ends of the eyebrows. PSq 0.3-0.5 inch inferiorly or inferior-laterally.

N: Branch of the frontal nerve

C: None

I: Anxiety

A: Calms the mind

Question 3

Taiyang

Answer 3

In the depression found 1 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. PP 0.5-0.8 inch, PO 0.3-0.5 inch anteriorly or PSq 1.0-1.5 inch toward GB 8.

N: Branch of the facial nerve

C: Superficial temporal artery and vein

I: Headache

A: Subdues Liver Yang

Question 4

Bitong - Nose passage

Answer 4

At the most superior point of the nasolabial groove on the face. PSq 0.3-0.5 inch superior-medially toward the bridge of the nose.

N: Branches of the facial nerve and the infraorbital nerve

C: None

I: Rhinitis

A: Opens the nose

Question 5

Anmian - Quiet sleep

Answer 5

At the midpoint of the line joining GB 20 and TW 17. PP 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Great auricular nerve

C: Posterior auricular artery and vein

I: Insomnia

A: Calms the mind

Question 6

Dingchuan - Stopping asthma

Answer 6

0.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline at the level of lower border of C7 spinous process (GV 14). PP 0.5-0.8 inch or obliquely 0.5-1.0 inch toward GV 14.

N: None

C: None

I: Asthma

A: Stops asthma

Question 7

Huatuojiaji - Paravertebrals

Answer 7

0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. Group of 34 points on either side of spinal column.

N: Dorsal nerve roots for each level

C: None

I: Herpes zoster

A: Relieves pain

Question 8

Zigongxue - Uterus point

Answer 8

4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun lateral to the anterior midline at level of 1 cun superior to symphysis pubis (CV 3). PP 0.5-1.5 inch.

N: Iliohypogastric nerve

C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients, and the ovaries (deep)

I: Irregular menses

A: Regulates menses

Question 9

Shixuan

Answer 9

On the tips of the 10 fingers, about 0.1 cun distal to the tip of the nail. Points include PC 9. PP 0.1-0.2 inch superficially or prick to cause bleeding.

N: Branches of the radial, median and ulnar nerves

C: None

I: High fever

A: Clears heat

Question 10

Baxie - 8 Pathogenic Factors

Answer 10

On the dorsum of the hand when a loose fist is made, just proximal to the webs of the fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. Points include TW 2. PP 0.5-1.0 inch or prick to cause bleeding.

N: Branches of the radial and ulnar nerves

C: None

I: Febrile diseases

A: Clears heat

Question 11

Jianneiling - Shoulder Front

Answer 11

At the midpoint of the line joining the end of the anterior axillary fold and LI 15 (LI 15 is anterior and inferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle - in depression appearing at anterior border of acromioclavicular joint when arm is abducted to 90 degrees). PP 1.0-1.5 inch or PO 2.0-3.0 inch inferiorly towards the elbow.

N: Lateral supraclavicular nerve and axillary nerve

C: None

I: Shoulder pain

A: Relieves pain

Question 12

Yaotongxue - Lumbar Pain Point

Answer 12

On the dorsum of the hand, midway between the transverse wrist crease and the MCP joint, between the 2nd and 3rd and between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. 2 points on each hand.

N: Branches of ulnar and radial nerves

C: None

I: Acute lumbar sprain

A: Benefits the lower back and relieves pain