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1
Q

Bladder 67 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Zhi Yin - Reaching Yin

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy

Foot Tai Yang

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Bladder 67 - Location

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On the lateral side of the little toe, 1 fen proximal and lateral to the corner of the nail.

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Bladder 67 - Functions

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Jing Well Point.
Metal Point therefore Tonification Point.
Point of Departure of Bladder Tendino muscular meridian.
Has an influence on the Bladder Divergent Meridian.
Point of Exit.
Root of Tai Yang
Sends Qi to the Kidney meridian.

Other functions:
Point for turning foetus around (use with moxa).

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4
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Bladder 66 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Tong Gu - Passing Valley

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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5
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Bladder 66 - Location

A

On the lateral side of the foot, in a depression distal and inferior to the 5th metatarso-phalangeal joint, where the skin changes texture.

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6
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Bladder 66 - Functions

A

Ying Spring Point.

Water Point therefore Horary Point.

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7
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Bladder 65 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Shu Gu - Restraining Bone

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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Bladder 65 - Location

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On the lateral side of the foot, in a depression proximal and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone, where the skin changes texture.

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9
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Bladder 65 - Functions

A

Shu Stream Point.

Wood Point therefore Sedation Point.

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10
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Bladder 64 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Jing Gu - Capital Bone

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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11
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Bladder 64 - Location

A

In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 5th metatarsal bone, where the skin changes texture. (Alternative location: In the depression proximal and inferior to the base etc.)

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12
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Bladder 64 - Functions

A

Yuan Source Point therefore receives a vessel from KI-4.

Takes Qi down if using the alternative location.

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13
Q

Bladder 63 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Jin Men - Golden Door

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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14
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Bladder 63 - Location

A

Anterior and inferior to BL-62, in a depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, approximately on a line joining BL-62 and BL-64

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15
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Bladder 63 - Functions

A

Xi Cleft Point therefore regulates Qi and Blood in the Bladder meridian.
Point of Departure of Yang Wei Mai (First point of)

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16
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Bladder 62 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Shen Mai - Extending Meridian

Caution: Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

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17
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Bladder 62 - Location

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Approximately 1 cun inferior to the midpoint of the tip of the lateral malleolus (generally below the tendons - sometimes above)

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18
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Bladder 62 - Functions

A

Master Point of Yang Qiao Mai.

Couple Point of Du Mai

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19
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Bladder 61 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Pu Can - Servant’s Aide

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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20
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Bladder 61 - Location

A

Approximately 1.5cun directly below BL-60, in a depression on the calcaneum, where the skin changes texture (midway between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the face of the heel)

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21
Q

Bladder 61 - Functions

A

Point of Yang Qiao Mai

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22
Q

Bladder 60 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Kun Lun - Kun Lun Mountain

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy

Foot Tai Yang

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23
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Bladder 60 - Location

A

In a depression midway between the lateral malleolus and the tendo-calcaneus, level with the tip of the lateral malleolus.

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24
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Bladder 60 - Functions

A 
Jing River Point.
Fire Point.
Reflex Point.
Has an effect on all body fluids.
Brings Qi down to lower part of the body.
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25
Q

Bladder 59 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Fu Yang - Instep Yang

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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26
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Bladder 59 - Location

A

3 cun directly superior to BL-60

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27
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Bladder 59 - Functions

A

Xi Cleft Point of Yang Qiao Mai

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28
Q

Bladder 58 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Fei Yang - Flying Upwards

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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29
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Bladder 58 - Location

A

7 cun superior to BL-60, midway between the posterior midline and the posterior border of the fibula.

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30
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Bladder 58 - Functions

A

Luo Point therefore sends a vessel to KI-3.

Also sends a vessel up the back and over the head to BL-1

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31
Q

Bladder 57 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Cheng Shan - Mountain Support

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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32
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Bladder 57 - Location

A

In the apex of the triangle formed on plantar flexion, approximately 8 cun inferior to BL-54, on the posterior midline. (Below muscle)

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33
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Bladder 57 - Functions

A

None

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34
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Bladder 56 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Cheng Jin - Muscle Support

Caution: Forbidden to Needle (Nei Ching Ch.52).
Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

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35
Q

Bladder 56 - Location

A

5 cun inferior to BL-54, on the posterior midline, in the centre of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle.

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36
Q

Bladder 56 - Functions

A

None

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37
Q

Bladder 55 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

He Yang - Yang Reunion

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

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38
Q

Bladder 55 - Location

A

2 cun inferior to BL-54, on the posterior midline, between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle.

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39
Q

Bladder 55 - Functions

A

None

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40
Q

Bladder 54 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Wei Zhong - Bend Middle

Caution: Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

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41
Q

Bladder 54 - Location

A

In the middle of the popliteal fossa midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus.

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42
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Bladder 54 - Functions

A

He Sea Point.
Earth Point.
Point of departure of Bladder and Kidney Separate and Divergent Meridians
Command point for the lumbar area.

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43
Q

BL-31 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shang Liao - Upper Bone Hole

None

Foot Tai Yang

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44
Q

BL-31 - Location

A

In the 1st sacral foramen

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45
Q

BL-31 - Features

A

Meets the Gall Bladder meridian

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46
Q

BL-32 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Ci Liao - Second Bone Hole

None

Foot Tai Yang

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47
Q

BL-32 - Location

A

In the 2nd sacral foramen

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48
Q

BL-32 - Features

A

Meets the Gall Bladder meridian

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49
Q

BL-33 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zhong Liao - Central Bone Hole

None

Foot Tai Yang

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50
Q

BL-33 - Location

A

In the 3rd sacral foramen

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51
Q

BL-33 - Features

A

Meets the Gall Bladder meridian

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52
Q

BL-34 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Xia Liao - Lower Bone Hole

None

Foot Tai Yang

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53
Q

BL-34 - Location

A

In the 4th sacral foramen

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54
Q

BL-34 - Features

A

Meets the Gall Bladder meridian

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55
Q

BL-35 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Hui Yang - Meeting of Yang

None

Foot Tai Yang

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56
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BL-35 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx

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57
Q

BL-35 - Features

A

None

  • Good for weakness of Yang
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58
Q

BL-36 (41) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Fu Fen - Attached Branch

None

Foot Tai Yang

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59
Q

BL-36 (41) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2 (level with BL-12)

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60
Q

BL-36 (41) - Features

A

Meets the Small Intestine meridian (Tai Yang)

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61
Q

BL-37 (42) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Po Hu - Po Door

None

Foot Tai Yang

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62
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BL-37 (42) - Location

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3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3 (level with BL-13)

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63
Q

BL-37 (42) - Features

A

Influences the Po

Po is the Spirit of the Lungs

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64
Q

BL-38 (43) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Gao Huang Shu - Vital Region Shu

Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the lung.

Foot Tai Yang

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65
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BL-38 (43) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4 (level with BL-14)

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66
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BL-38 (43) - Features

A

Shu of the Vital Region (Gao Huang)
Stops internal or external bleeding
Tonifies Qi and Blood
Regulates Lung Qi

*Increases red blood cell production
Good for Spleen and Stomach empty pulses
Main point for anaemia
Stimulates immunity

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67
Q

BL-39 (44) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shen Tang - Spirit Hall

None

Foot Tai Yang

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68
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BL-39 (44) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5 (level with BL-15)

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69
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BL-39 (44) - Features

A

Influences the Shen

Shen is the Spirit of the Heart

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70
Q

BL-40 (45) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yi Xi - Wail of Grief

None

Foot Tai Yang

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71
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BL-40 (45) - Location

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3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6 (level with BL-16)

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72
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BL-40 (45) - Features

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None

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73
Q

BL-41 (46) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Ge Guan - Diaphragm Gate / Barrier

None

Foot Tai Yang

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74
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BL-41 (46) - Location

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3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7 (level with BL-17)

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75
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BL-41 (46) - Features

A

None

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76
Q

BL-42 (47) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Hun Men - Hun Gate

None

Foot Tai Yang

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77
Q

BL-42 (47) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9 (level with BL-18)

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78
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BL-42 (47) - Features

A

Influences the Hun

Hun is the Spirit of the Liver

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79
Q

BL-43 (48) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yang Gang - Yang Guiding Principle

None

Foot Tai Yang

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80
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BL-43 (48) - Location

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3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10 (level with BL-19)

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81
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BL-43 (48) - Features

82
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BL-44 (49) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yi She - Abode of the Yi

None

Foot Tai Yang

83
Q

BL-44 (49) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11 (level with BL-20)

84
Q

BL-44 (49) - Features

A

Influences the Yi

Yi is the Spirit of the Spleen

85
Q

BL-45 (50) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Wei Cang - Stomach Granary

None

Foot Tai Yang

86
Q

BL-45 (50) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12 (level with BL-21)

87
Q

BL-45 (50) - Features

88
Q

BL-46 (51) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Huang Men - Vitals Gate

Avoid deep insertion which may penetrate the kidneys

Foot Tai Yang

89
Q

BL-46 (51) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1 (level with BL-22)

90
Q

BL-46 (51) - Features

91
Q

BL-47 (52) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zhi Shi - Will Chamber

Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the kidneys

Foot Tai Yang

92
Q

BL-47 (52) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2 (level with BL-23)

93
Q

BL-47 (52) - Features

A

Influences the Zhi
Meets the Kidney internal pathway
Zhi is the Spirit of the Kidney

94
Q

BL-48 (53) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Bao Huang - Bladder Vitals

None

Foot Tai Yang

95
Q

BL-48 (53) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the midline of the back, level with the 2nd sacral foramen (BL-28, BL-32, BL-48)

96
Q

BL-48 (53) - Features

A

None

*Since BL-48 is located level with BL-28 (Shu point of the Bladder) we can in general say that BL-48 is also related to the Bladder.

97
Q

BL-49 (54) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zhi Bian - Order’s Limit / Margin

None

Foot Tai Yang

98
Q

BL-49 (54) - Location

A

3 cun lateral to the midline of the back, level with the 4th sacral foramen (BL-30, BL-34, BL-49)

99
Q

BL-49 (54) - Features

100
Q

BL-50 (36) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Cheng Fu - Receives and Supports

Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

101
Q

BL-50 (36) - Location

A

On the posterior aspect of the thigh, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the buttock, lateral to the Semitendinosus muscle.

102
Q

BL-50 (36) - Features

103
Q

BL-51 (37) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yin Men - Gate of Abundance

None

Foot Tai Yang

104
Q

BL-51 (37) - Location

A

6 cun below BL-50, on a line between BL-50 to BL-54 (14cun)

105
Q

BL-51 (37) - Features

106
Q

BL-52 (38) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Fu Xi - Floating Cleft

None

Foot Tai Yang

107
Q

BL-52 (38) - Location

A

1 cun superior to BL-53

108
Q

BL-52 (38) - Features

109
Q

BL-53 (39) - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Wei Yang - Bend Yang

None

Foot Tai Yang

110
Q

BL-53 (39) - Location

A

At the lateral end of the transverse popliteal crease, medial to the biceps femoris tendon.

111
Q

BL-53 (39) - Features

A

Lower He-Sea Point of the Three Heater

*Nei Jing: “Point which registers the Lower Heater”, therefore benefits water path in (Lower) Three Heater.

112
Q

Bladder 30 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Bai Huan Shu - White Ring Shu

Caution: Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

113
Q

Bladder 30 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, level with the fourth sacral foramen.

114
Q

Bladder 30 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Anal Sphincter. (VB) (Anus door of Po - metal)

115
Q

Bladder 29 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zhong Lu Shu - Central Spine Shu

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

116
Q

Bladder 29 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the third sacral foramen.

117
Q

Bladder 29 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Sacrum.

Other functions: Used for all problems involving the Sacrum

118
Q

Bladder 28 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Pang Guang Shu - Bladder Shu

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

119
Q

Bladder 28 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the second sacral foramen.

120
Q

Bladder 28 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Bladder therefore receives a vessel from the Bladder

121
Q

Bladder 27 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Xiao Chang Shu - Small Intestine Shu

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

122
Q

Bladder 27 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the first sacral foramen. (In the depression between the medial border of the posterior superior iliac spine and the sacrum)

123
Q

Bladder 27 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Small Intestine therefore receives a vessel from the Small Intestine

124
Q

Bladder 26 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Guan Yuan Shu - Gate of Origin Shu

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

125
Q

Bladder 26 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L-5

126
Q

Bladder 26 - Function

A

Shu Point of “Yuan Qi” therefore receives a vessel from CV-4

Other functions:Affects lower lumbar area (Dr van Buren)

127
Q

Bladder 25 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Da Chang Shu - Colon Shu

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

128
Q

Bladder 25 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L-4

129
Q

Bladder 25 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Colon therefore receives a vessel from the Colon.

130
Q

Bladder 24 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Qi Hai Shu - Sea of Qi Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, or away from the spine, to avoid puncturing the Kidneys

Foot Tai Yang

131
Q

Bladder 24 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L-3

132
Q

Bladder 24 - Function

A

Shu Point of “Qi Hai” therefore receives a vessel from CV-6
Affects Yin Qi

Other functions:Affects upper lumbar area (Dr van Buren)

133
Q

Bladder 23 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shen Shu - Kidney Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, or away from the spine, to avoid puncturing the Kidneys

Foot Tai Yang

134
Q

Bladder 23 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L-2

135
Q

Bladder 23 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Kidneys therefore receives a vessel from the Kidneys
Meets Dai Mai via the Kidney Divergent Meridian (important)
Fills Chong Mai and Ren Mai in women

Other functions:Regulates water content in the Blood therefore thins the Blood (Colon - Gall Bladder imbalance)

136
Q

Bladder 22 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

San Jiao Shu - Three Heater Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Kidneys

Foot Tai Yang

137
Q

Bladder 22 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L-1

138
Q

Bladder 22 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Three Heater therefore receives a vessel from the Main Three Heater (CV-5)
Promotes the circulation of Qi.

139
Q

Bladder 21 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Wei Shu - Stomach Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Kidney or Liver

Foot Tai Yang

140
Q

Bladder 21 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-12

141
Q

Bladder 21 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Stomach therefore receives a vessel from the Stomach

142
Q

Bladder 20 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Pi Shu - Spleen Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Kidney or Liver

Foot Tai Yang

143
Q

Bladder 20 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-11

144
Q

Bladder 20 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Spleen therefore receives a vessel from the Spleen.

Other functions:If the point is tender this may indicate an ulcer: on the left side - Stomach ulcer, on the right side - Duodenal ulcer

145
Q

Bladder 19 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Dan Shu - Gall Bladder Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

146
Q

Bladder 19 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-10

147
Q

Bladder 19 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Gall Bladder therefore receives a vessel from the Gall Bladder.

148
Q

Bladder 18 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Gan Shu - Liver Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

149
Q

Bladder 18 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-9

150
Q

Bladder 18 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Liver therefore receives a vessel from the Liver.

151
Q

Bladder 17 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Ge Shu - Diaphragm Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

152
Q

Bladder 17 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-7

153
Q

Bladder 17 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Diaphragm.
Hui Point of Blood

Other functions:Stops Internal and External bleeding

154
Q

Bladder 16 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Du Shu - Du Mai Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

155
Q

Bladder 16 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-6

156
Q

Bladder 16 - Function

A

Shu Point of Du Mai

157
Q

Bladder 15 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Xin Shu - Heart Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

158
Q

Bladder 15 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-5

159
Q

Bladder 15 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Heart therefore receives a vessel from the Heart

160
Q

Bladder 14 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Jue Yin Shu - Jue Yin Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

161
Q

Bladder 14 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-4

162
Q

Bladder 14 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Pericardium therefore receives a vessel from the Pericardium

163
Q

Bladder 13 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Fei Shu - Lung Shu

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

164
Q

Bladder 13 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-3

165
Q

Bladder 13 - Function

A

Shu Point of the Lung therefore receives a vessel from the Lung

166
Q

Bladder 12 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Feng Men - Wind Gate

Caution: Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid puncturing the Lung

Foot Tai Yang

167
Q

Bladder 12 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-2

168
Q

Bladder 12 - Function

A

Shu Point of Bones and Blood (VB)
Receives a vessel from Du Mai (important)

Other functions:Strengthens the immune system

169
Q

Bladder 11 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Da Zhu - Great Shuttle

Caution: None

Foot Tai Yang

170
Q

Bladder 11 - Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T-1

171
Q

Bladder 11 - Function

A

Shu for Bones (VB)
Hui Point for Bones (important)
Receives vessels from Small Intestine, Three Heater, Gall Bladder and Du Mai meridians
Sea of Blood Entry Point

172
Q

BL-10 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Tian Zhu - Celestial Pillar

Do not point the needle upward where it might puncture the medulla oblongata

Foot Tai Yang

173
Q

BL-10 - Location

A

1.3 cun lateral to DU-15, on the lateral side of trapezius

174
Q

BL-10 - Features

A

Window of Sky Point
Upper Meeting point of Kidney and Bladder Divergent Meridians
Sea of Qi
Other features
Meeting of Kidney and Bladder Separate Meridians (vB)

175
Q

BL-9 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yu Zhen - Jade Pillow

None

Foot Tai Yang

176
Q

BL-9 - Location

A

1.3 cun lateral to DU-17

177
Q

BL-9 - Features

A

Branch to DU-17 and an internal branch to the brain

178
Q

BL-8 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Luo Que - Declining Connection

Forbidden to Needle and Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

179
Q

BL-8 - Location

A

8.5 cun superior to the glabella, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

180
Q

BL-8 - Features

181
Q

BL-7 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Tong Tian - Celestial Connection

None

Foot Tai Yang

182
Q

BL-7 - Location

A

7 cun superior to the glabella, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

183
Q

BL-7 - Features

A

Sends a branch to the brain

Sends a branch to GB-8, 9, 10, 11, 12

184
Q

BL-6 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Cheng Guang - Receiving Light Guarding/Carrying Light

None

Foot Tai Yang

185
Q

BL-6 - Location

A

5.5 cun superior to the glabella, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

186
Q

BL-6 - Features

A

None

*Special Point for poor vision

187
Q

BL-5 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Wu Chu - Fifth Place

Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

188
Q

BL-5 - Location

A

4 cun superior to the glabella, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. (level with Du-23)

189
Q

BL-5 - Features

190
Q

BL-4 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Qu Cha - Crooked Curve

None

Foot Tai Yang

191
Q

BL-4 - Location

A

3.5 cun above the glabella, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. (One third the distance from the midline to ST-8) (level with Du-24)

192
Q

BL-4 - Features

193
Q

BL-3 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Mei Chong - Eyebrows Rushing

None

Foot Tai Yang

194
Q

BL-3 - Location

A

Directly above BL-2, 3.5 cun above the glabella. (level with Du-24)

195
Q

BL-3 - Features

A

Sends Qi down

196
Q

BL-2 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zan Zhu - Bamboo Collected / Gathered

Forbidden to Moxa

Foot Tai Yang

197
Q

BL-2 - Location

A

Directly above the inner canthus of the eye, at the medial end of the eyebrow.

198
Q

BL-2 - Features

199
Q

BL-1 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Jing Ming - Bright Eyes

Can bleed after needling. This can be stopped by applying pressure for a few moments after the needle is withdrawn. When there is bleeding, there may appear a purpling of the skin around the eye. For this reason, a cold compress can be used first, to stop the bleeding, followed by a hot compress. After a week, the purple should disappear. In any event it will not affect the vision. Care should be taken not to insert needle too deeply, to avoid entering cranial cavity.

Foot Tai Yang

200
Q

BL-1 - Location

A

1 fen superior to the inner canthus of the eye.

201
Q

BL-1 - Features

A

Meeting Point of Tai Yang, Shao Yang and Yang Ming.
Receives a Vessel from DU Mai
Point of Yin and Yang Qiao Mai
Upper meeting point of Spleen and Stomach, Heart and Small Intestine Divergent meridians
Fruit of Tai Yang
Point of Entry

*Meets Heart Seperate Meridian (vB)
The Nei Jing says “This is the place where Yin and Yang change in their opposite”

Point Location (14 decks)

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