Canine Points Flashcards
LU 1
LU 1 (Alarm Point for the Lung) In the depression in the center of the descending portion of the superficial pectoralis muscle, medial to the greater tubercle of the humerus and just medial to the edge of the brachiocephalicus m., at the level of the 1st ICS.
PROMOTES DESCENDING OF LUNG QI, TRANSFORMS PHLEGM, COUGH, ASTHMA
LU 5
LU 5
In the depression on the transverse cubital crease, just lateral to the tendon of the biceps brachii m. This point is most evident when the elbow is flexed.
PROMOTES DESCENDING LUNG QI, CLEARS LUNG HEAT, LUNG PHLEGM-HEAT, ASTHMA, RESPIRATORY DISEASE
LU 7
LU 7 (Master Point for the Head and Neck) In the depression, proximal to the most medial prominence of the radial styloid process, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus.
MASTER POINT OF THE HEAD/NECK, EXPELS EXTERIOR WIND, DESCENDING OF LUNG QI, RHINITIS, SINUSITIS
LU 9
LU 9 (Influential point of Blood Vessels) In the depression distopalmar to the most medial prominence of the radial styloid process, overlying the radiocarpal joint, medial to the radial artery and the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis m.
INFLUENTIAL POINT OF BLOOD VESSELS, TONIFIES LUNG QI AND YIN, INFLUENCES CIRCULATION OF HEART QI AND BLOOD, COUGH, ASTHMA
LI 4
LI 4 (Master Point of Face and Mouth) In the depression between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
MASTER POINT FOR FACE AND MOUTH, ACTIVATES QI AND BLOOD, EXPELS WIND, RHINITIS, EPISTAXIS, 4 GATES
LI10
LI 10
In the depression in the muscular groove between the extensor carpi radialis and the common digital extensor mm. of the forelimb, 2 cun distal to the transverse cubital crease. This is most evident when the elbow is flexed.
TONIFIES QI AND BLOOD, PAIN AND STIFFNESS OF THE FORELIMB, VOMITING/DIARRHEA
LI 11
LI 11
In the depression in the transverse cubital crease, just cranial to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, between the extensor carpi radialis and common digital extensor mm. This point is easily palpated when the elbow is flexed.
HE-SEA POINT, REGULATES QI AND BLOOD, RESOLVES DAMPNESS, PRURITUS, DERMATITIS
LI 15
LI 15
In the depression craniodistal to the acromion, and cranial to the acromial head of the deltoideus m.
PROMOTES QI AND BLOOD, RESOLVES DAMPNESS AND PHLEGM, PAIN AND PARALYSIS OF THE FORELIMB
LI 20
LI 20
In the depression in the nasolabial groove at the level of the most lateral aspect of the ala nasi (nostril wing). This is the endpoint of the Large Intestine meridian that originates on the contralateral front foot.
DISPELS WIND, WIND-HEAT, AND WIND-COLD, OPENS NASAL PASSAGES, RHINITIS, SINUSITIS, EPISTAXIS
ST 1
ST1
In the depression at the center of the lower eyelid (superficial location), with the deeper location between the infraorbital ridge and globe.
EXPELS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WIND, CLEARS HEAT FROM EYE, CONJUNCTIVITIS, ETC.
ST 2
ST2
In the depression overlying the infraorbital foramen. The infraorbital nerve is deep to this point.
EXPELS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIND, CLEARS HEAT FROM THE EYE, CONJUNCTIVITIS, ETC. TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
ST 4
ST4
In the depression caudal to the commissure of the mouth, in the caudal edge of the orbicularis oris m.
EXPELS EXTERIOR WIND, FACIAL PARALYSIS, TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, BLEPHAROSPASM
ST 6
ST6
In the depression in the belly of the masseter muscle, rostral to the angle of the mandible.
DISPELS WIND AFFECTING FACE, FACIAL PARALYSIS, TMJ PAIN, TETANUS
ST 25
ST 25 (Alarm Point for the Large Intestine) In the depression at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn at a 90 degree angle to the ventral midline extending from the umbilicus to a line drawn between the nipples of the cranial and caudal abdominal mammary glands. Traditionally described as 2 cun from the ventral midline.
ALARM POINT FOR THE LARGE INTESTINE, ELIMINATES STAGNATION IN INTESTINE, TREATS PHLEGM AND DAMP, DIARRHEA, ENTERITIS, ETC.
ST 35
ST 35
In the depression distal to the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament. Also referred to as the Lateral XIYAN (Lateral Eye of the Knee) or Dubi (Calf’s Nose) ST 35 and medial XIYAN together make up the traditional point, XIYAN.
EXPELS WIND, COLD, DAMP, STIFLE PAIN AND ARTHRITIS
ST 36
ST 36 (Master Point of Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System) In the depression just lateral to the distal aspect of the cranial border of the tibial tuberosity (tibial crest), approximately in the middle of the cranial tibialis muscle.
MASTER POINT FOR THE ABDOMEN AND GI TRACT, HE-SEA POINT. TONIFIES QI, YANG, BLOOD, YIN, EXPELS WIND, DAMP, COLD, GI DZ
ST 40
ST 40 (Influential Point for Phlegm) In the depression 8 cun proximal to the lateral malleolus, cranial to the fibula, 2 cun lateral to the tibial mid-line, between the tibialis cranialis and long digital extensor mm.
INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR PHLEGM; TRANSFORMS PHLEGM AND DAMP, ASTHMA/PNEUMONIA WITH MUCUS, LUMPS/SWELLING
ST 41
ST 41
In the depression on the transverse crease of dorsum of the hock, between the tendons of the long digital extensor and the cranial tibialis mm., approximately at the level of the tip of the malleolus of the fibula. This point is best found if the hock if flexed.
CLEARS STOMACH HEAT, RESOLVES DAMP, VOMITING, MOUTH PAIN
ST 44
ST 44
In the depression on the dorsum of the rear foot, proximal to the web margin between the 3rd and 4th toes, distolateral to the 3rd metatarsophalangeal joint.
CLEARS HEAT, DAMP HEAT, PAIN IN HEAD/FACE, TOOTHACHE, GINGIVITIS, STOMATITIS
ST 45
ST 45
In the depression of the nail bed on the dorsolateral aspect of the 3rd digit of the rear foot.
DISPELS HEAT AND DAMP-HEAT FROM HEAD AND STOMACH, TOOTHACHE, GINGIVITIS
SP 4
SP4
In the depression distal to the base (proximal end) of the 1st metatarsal bone on the most medial aspect. If there is no 1st metatarsal bone, then it is in the depression distal to the base of the 2nd metatarsal bone on the most medial aspect.
STRENGTHENS SPLEEN, REGULATES STOMACH, RESOLVES DAMPNESS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA
SP 6
SP 6 (Master Point of Lower Abdomen and Urogenital System) In the depression 3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus of the tibia, on the caudal border of the tibia.
MASTER POINT OF LOWER ABDOMEN AND UROGENITAL TRACT, BENEFITS SPLEEN FUNCTION, TONIFIES QI, BLOOD, YIN, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, RETAINED PLACENTA
SP 9
SP9
In the depression just ventral to the medial condyle of the tibia, caudal to the caudal border of the tibia, between it and the gastrocnemius m.
HE-SEA POINT, BENEFITS SPLEEN, RESOLVES DAMPNESS AND HEAT, EDEMA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, STIFLE PAIN
SP 10
SP 10
In the depression 2 cun proximal to the cranio-medial border of the patella, on the bulge of the cranial portion of the sartorius m. when the stifle is flexed.
INVIGORATES AND NOURISHES BLOOD, RESOLVES BLOOD STASIS, STIFLE PAIN, UTERINE BLEEDING
HT 3
HT3
In the depression on the medial side of the elbow, between the end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed.
HE-SEA POINT, CLEARS PHLEGM, CALMS MIND, EPILEPSY, DEPRESSION, ELBOW PAIN
HT 7
HT7
In the depression on the transverse crease of the carpal joint, lateral to flexor carpi ulnaris and superficial digital flexor tendons.
CALMS HEART AND SHEN, TONIFIES HEART, ANXIETY, CARDIAC PALPITATION
HT 8
HT8
In the depression on the palmar surface of the foot, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint. This point’s location in relationship to the metacarpal pad varies depending on breed and leg position and may be proximal to or underneath the pad.
CLEARS HEART FIRE, CALMS SHEN, ANXIETY, FEAR, PALPITATIONS
HT 9
HT9
In the depression on the medial aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the front foot.
DISPELS HEAT, CALMS SHEN, RESTLESSNESS, PALPITATIONS
SI 3
SI 3
In the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the lateral side of the 5th metacarpal.
EXPELS INTERIOR WIND FROM DU MAI, EXTERIOR WIND FROM CHANNEL, TREATS NECK/BACK WITH BLADDER 62
SI 8
SI 8
In the depression on the medial side of the elbow, between the medial humeral epicondyle and the olecranon.
HE-SEA POINT, RESOLVES DAMP HEAT, ELBOW PROBLEMS, SHOULDER PROBLEMS, NECK PROBLEMS
SI 9
SI 9
In the large depression along the caudal border of the deltoid m. and between the long and lateral heads of the triceps brachii m.
SHOULDER PROBLEMS, RADIAL NERVE PARALYSIS, BENEFITS FORELIMB
SI 19
SI 19
In the depression rostral to the tragus, at the caudal border of the mandible, slightly dorsal to the condyloid process, with mouth open. It is directly ventral to TH 21.
EAR PROBLEMS AND TMJ PROBLEMS
BL 1
BL1
In the depression just dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye. After gently pushing the eyeball laterally, the needle is inserted along the wall of the orbit, between the globe and orbit of the eye, to its deep insertion into the rectus medialis bulbi mm.
DISPERSES WIND, COOLS HEAT, EYE PROBLEMS
BL 2
BL2
In the depression dorsocaudal to the medial canthus of the eye, overlying the groove for the angularis oculi vein on the orbital rim (bony orbit).
EXPELS WIND, COOLS HEAT, EYE PROBLEMS
BL 10
BL 10
In the depression of the cleidocervicalis m., medial to the wing of the atlas and overlying its transverse foramen, in the area of the atlantoaxial junction, lateral to the cervicoauricularis superficialis m., approximately 1 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
DISPELS WIND, CERVICAL PROBLEMS, BRAIN PROBLEMS
BL 11
BL 11 (Influential Point of Bone) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
BONE PROBLEMS, NECK PROBLEMS, SHOULDER PROBLEMS, LUNG PROBLEMS
BL 12
BL 12
In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
EXPELS WIND, PROMOTES LUNG DISPERSAL OF QI, CERVICAL AND BACK PROBLEMS
BL 13
BL 13 (Association Point for the Lung) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
LUNG PROBLEMS, MEDIAL FORELIMB PROBLEMS
BL 14
BL 14 (Association Point for the Pericardium) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
ANXIOUSNESS, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, CAUDAL FORELIMB PROBLEMS
BL 15
BL 15 (Association Point for the Heart) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
CARDIAC PROBLEMS, ANXIOUSNESS
BL 17
BL 17 (Influential Point of Blood) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.
TONIFIES BLOOD, ANEMIA, LOW WBC, CLOTTING PROBLEMS, SKIN PROBLEMS
BL 18
BL 18 (Association Point for the Liver) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra.
DISPELS DAMP HEAT FROM LV/GB, EYE PROBLEMS, MUSCLE AND TENDON PROBLEMS
BL 19
BL 19 (Association Point for the Gallbladder) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
DISPELS DAMP HEAT FROM LV/GB, MUSCLE AND TENDON PROBLEMS, GI PROBLEMS
BL 20
BL 20 (Association Point for the Spleen) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra.
DISPELS DAMPNESS, BENEFITS SPLEEN (T/T, RAISING QI), GI PROBLEMS, EDEMA
BL 21
BL 21 (Association Point for the Stomach) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 13th thoracic vertebra.
BENEFITS STOMACH FUNCTION OF DESCENDING, DISPELS DAMPNESS, GI PROBLEMS
BL 22
BL 22 (Association Point for the Triple Heater) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra.
HORMONAL, ENDOCRINE, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
BL 23
BL 23 (Association Point for the Kidney) (BL 52) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. (BL 52 is 1.5 cun lateral to BL 23)
TONIFIES KIDNEY YIN, BRAIN, BONE, MARROW, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS, STRENGTHENS LOWER BACK
BL 25
BL 25 (Association Point for the Large Intestine) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra.
BENEFITS LI FUNCTION OF TRANSPORTATION, GI PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS IN CAUDAL BACK AND HIP
BL 26
BL 26
In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline at the level of the lumbosacral space.
STRENGTHENS LOWER BACK, LUMBOSACRAL PAIN, AIDS KIDNEY DEFICIENCY, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA
BL 27
BL 27 (Association Point for the Small Intestine) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline at the level of the 1st sacral foramen.
REGULATES INTESTINES AND BLADDER, REGULATES SMALL INTESTINE QI, DIARRHEA, MUCOUS IN STOOLS, CYSTITIS
BL 28
BL 28 (Association Point for the Bladder) In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline at the level of the 2nd sacral foramen.
REGULATES BLADDER, CLEARS DAMPNESS AND HEAT, CYSTITIS, VAGINITIS, URINARY INCONTINENCE
BL 35
BL 35
In the depression in the crease just lateral to the tail base, 0.5 cun lateral to the GV Channel. Point location may be assisted by lifting the tail.
CLEARS DAMP HEAT, ANAL SACCULITIS, RECTAL PROLAPSE, VAGINITIS
BL 39
BL 39
In the depression on the lateral end of the popliteal crease, medial to the tendon of the biceps femoris m. This point is just lateral to BL 40.
LOWER HE-SEA POINT FOR THE TH
BENEFITS WATER PASSAGES IN LOWER BURNER, BENEFITS BLADDER, URINARY PROBLEMS, HOCK PROBLEMS
BL 40
BL 40 (Master Point of Caudal Back and Hips) In the depression of the popliteal fossa at the midpoint of the transverse crease, in the division of the biceps femoris and the semitendinosus mm. This point is found more easily with the stifle flexed.
HE-SEA POINT, CLEARS HEAT, RESOLVES DAMPNESS, ELIMINATES BLOOD STASIS, CAUDAL BACK, HIP PROBLEMS, SKIN PROBLEMS
BL 52
BL 52
In the depression 3 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, at the lateral border of the m. longissimus, lateral to BL 23.
SIMILAR TO BLADDER 23, LIFTS THE SPIRIT, WILL POWER
BL 54
BL 54
In the depression dorsal to the greater trochanter.
PAIN OF LUMBAR, SACRAL, AND GLUTEAL REGIONS, PELVIC LIMB PARALYSIS/MM ATROPHY, DYSURIA
BL 60
BL 60
In the depression cranial to the tuber calcanei, at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn from the tip of the lateral malleolus to the point of insertion of the common calcanean tendon. This point is lateral and slightly proximal to KI 3.
EXPELS WIND, CLEARS HEAT, HOCK, BACK, NECK, HEAD PROBLEMS, PARALYSIS/WEAKNESS OF HINDLIMBS
BL 62
BL 62
In the depression overlying the joint space between the talus and calcaneus, distoplantar to the lateral malleolus in the standing position and directly distal to the lateral malleolus when the hock is flexed at a 90 degree angle.
NECK, BACK, PELVIC LIMB PAIN, PELVIC LIMB PARALYSIS, EYE PAIN AND INFLAMMATION, INSOMNIA, CLEARS WIND
BL 67
BL 67
In the depression on the lateral aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the rear foot.
EXPELS WIND, CLEARS HEAD AND EYES, EYE PROBLEMS
KI 1
KI 1
In the depression on the plantar surface of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint. This point’s location in relationship to the
metatarsal pad varies depending on breed and leg position and may be proximal to or underneath
EXPELS HEAT, TONIFIES YIN, HOCK PROBLEMS, HINDLIMB PARALYSIS
KI 3
KI 3
In the depression cranial to the tuber calcanei, at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn from the tip of the medial malleolus to the point of insertion of the common calcanean tendon. This point is medial and slightly distal to BL 60.
TONIFIES KIDNEYS, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS, HOCK AND CAUDAL BACK PROBLEMS
KI 6
KI 6
In the depression overlying the joint space between the talus and calcaneus, distoplantar to the medial malleolus in the standing position and directly distal to the medial malleolus when the hock is flexed at a 90 degree angle.
NOURISHES YIN, PROMOTES UTERINE FUNCTION, CALMS THE MIND, INSOMNIA, DRY THROAT AND EYES
KI 7
KI 7
In the depression 2 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, cranial to the calcanean tendon.
TONIFIES KIDNEYS, RESOLVES DAMP, EDEMA, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
PC 3
PC 3
In the depression on the transverse cubital crease, medial to the tendon of the biceps brachii (elbow flexed).
HE-SEA POINT, COOLS HEAT AND MOVES BLOOD, HEAT STROKE, CARDIAC PROBLEMS, ELBOW PAIN
PC 6
PC 6 (Master Point of Chest and Cranial Abdomen) In the depression 2 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus, between the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor carpi radialis mm.
CALMS HEAR AND SHEN, REGULATES QI, NAUSEA, CARDIAC OR CHEST PROBLEMS
PC 8
PC 8
In the depression on the palmar surface of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint. This point’s location in relationship to the metacarpal pad varies depending on breed and leg position and may be proximal to or underneath the pad.
CARDIAC PROBLEMS, EPILEPSY, CALMS MIND, MENTAL DISTURBANCES, HEART FIRE
TH 3
TH 3
In the depression on the dorsum of the forefoot, between the 4th and 5th metacarpals, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
CLEARS WIND-HEAT AND INTERIOR HEAT, BENEFITS EAR AND MIND, EAR PROBLEMS
TH 5
TH 5
In the depression 2 cun proximal to the carpus, on the cranial aspect of the interosseous space between the radius and ulna.
EXPELS WIND HEAT, BENEFITS EAR, EAR PROBLEMS, FORELIMB PAIN
TH 10
TH 10
In the depression just proximal to the olecranon, on the midline.
HE-SEA POINT, RESOLVES DAMPNESS AND PHLEGM, CLEARS HEAT, FORELIMB/ELBOW PAIN
TH 14
TH 14
In the depression caudodistal to the acromion, on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus m.
EXPELS WIND AND DAMP, SHOULDER PROBLEMS, RADIAL NERVE PARALYSIS
TH 17
TH 17
In the depression between the mandible and mastoid process, just ventral to the horizontal ear canal.
EXPELS WIND, EAR PROBLEMS, FACIAL PARALYSIS, TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, TMJ PAIN
TH 21
TH 21
In the depression rostral to the supratragic notch, at the caudal border of the mandible, dorsal to the condyloid process, with mouth open. This point is directly dorsal to SI 19.
EAR PROBLEMS, TMJ PAIN
TH 23
TH 23
In the depression dorsal to the lateral canthus of the eye, overlying the middle third of the orbital ligament, between the supraorbital (zygomatic) process of the frontal bone and the frontal process of the zygomatic bone.
EXPELS WIND, EYE PROBLEMS, FACIAL PARALYSIS
GB 1
GB 1
In the depression just caudal to the lateral canthus of the eye, on the caudal aspect of the frontal process of the zygomatic bone.
EXPEL WIND AND HEAT, EYE PROBLEMS
GB 2
GB 2
In the depression rostral to the intertragic notch, at the caudal border of the condyloid process of the mandible, with mouth open. This point is directly below SI 19.
EXPELS WIND, EAR PROBLEMS, TMJ PAIN
GB 20
GB 20
In the depression in the craniodorsal aspect of the neck, caudal to the occipital bone, medial to the jugular process of the occipital bone, between the sternomastoideus and the sterno-occipitalis mm.
DISPELS WIND, WIND HEAT, WIND COLD, NECK PROBLEMS, BRAIN PROBLEMS
GB 21
GB 21
In the deep depression just cranial to the supraspinatus m. and between the omotransversarius and trapezius pars cervicalis mm., approximately level with the midpoint of a line drawn from the scapulohumeral joint to the dorsal midline just cranial to T1.
SHOULDER AND NECK PAIN, PHLEGM, NODULES, RETAINED PLACENTA
GB 24
GB 24 (Alarm Point for the Gallbladder) In the depression in the 7th intercostal space, caudal to the costochondral junction of the 7th rib.
DISPELS DAMP HEAT FROM LIVER AND GALLBLADDER, LIVER AND GALLBLADDER PROBLEMS
GB 25
GB 25 (Alarm Point for the Kidney) In the depression on the lateral side of the abdomen, ventral to the free end of the 13th rib.
TONIFIES KIDNEY, KIDNEY AND UROGENITAL PROBLEMS, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
GB 29
GB 29
In the depression 1/3 the distance from the greater trochanter to the cranial dorsal iliac spine (tuber sacrale).
HIP PROBLEMS, HINDLIMB PARALYSIS
GB 30
GB 30
In the depression midway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii (ischial tuber).
HIP PROBLEMS, HINDLIMB PARALYSIS
GB 31
GB 31
In the depression in the vastus lateralis m. just cranial to the border of the biceps femoris m., 7 cun proximal to the transverse popliteal crease.
PRURITUS, PARALYSIS OF THE HINDLIMBS, CAUDAL BACK AND HINDLIMB PAIN
GB 33
GB 33
In the depression just proximal to the lateral condyle and caudal to the lateral epicondyle of the femur. This point is found between the lateral epicondyle and the tendon of the biceps femoris muscle with the stifle flexed.
EXPELS WIND AND DAMP, STIFLE PAIN AND SWELLING, HINDLIMB PARESIS
GB 34
GB 34 (Influential Point for Sinews) In the depression cranial and distal to the head of the fibula.
HE-SEA POINT, DISPELS DAMPNESS FROM LIVER AND GALLBLADDER, TENDONITIS, STIFLE PROBLEMS
GB 39
GB 39 (Influential Point of Marrow) In the depression 3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus, between the caudal border of the fibula and the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis mm.
BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD PROBLEMS, REAR LIMB PARALYSIS, KIDNEY YIN DEFICIENCY
GB 41
GB 41
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus m.
CLEARS DAMP HEAT FROM GENITAL AREA, VAGINITIS, CYSTITIS
LIV 2
LIV 2
In a depression on the dorsolateral side of the proximal phalanx (P1) of the 2nd digit, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, at the level of the junction of the shaft and base of P1.
CLEARS LIVER FIRE, SUBDUES LIVER YANG, COOLS BLOOD, EPILEPSY, INSOMNIA
LIV 3
LIV 3
In the depression on the dorsum of the rear foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, at the level of the junction of their heads and shaft, just proximal to their associated metatarsophalangeal joints.
SUBDUES LIVER YANG, EXPEL WIND, CLEARS MIND, LIVER PROBLEMS, EYE PROBLEMS
LIV 8
LIV 8
In the depression caudal to the medial condyle of the femur, dorsal to the medial condyle of the tibia. With the stifle flexed, this is proximal to the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease.
HE-SEA POINT, RESOLVES DAMP, NOURISHES BLOOD, STIFLE PAIN, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
LIV 13
LIV 13 (Alarm Point for the Spleen, Influential Point for Yin Organs) In the depression on the lateral side of the abdomen, ventral to the free end of the 12th rib.
BENEFITS LIVER FLOW OF QI, BENEFITS SPLEEN T/T, DISPELS DAMP, YIN PROBLEMS, MUSCLE PROBLEMS
LIV 14
LIV 14 (Alarm Point for the Liver) In the depression in the 6th intercostal space, caudal to the costochondral junction of the 6th rib.
BENEFITS LIVER FLOW OF QI, LIVER PROBLEMS, MUSCLE PROBLEMS
CV 1
CV1
In the depression on the caudal midline, approximately halfway between the ventral border of the external anal sphincter and the dorsal border of the vulva or the dorsal root of the scrotum.
UROGENITAL PROBLEMS, RESOLVES DAMP HEAT, RESUSCITATION
CV 3
CV 3 (Alarm Point for the Bladder) In the depression on the ventral midline 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus (with the sheath reflected laterally in the male).
RESOLVES DAMP HEAT, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
CV 4
CV 4 (Alarm Point for the Small Intestines) In the depression on the ventral midline 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus (with the sheath reflected laterally in the male).
NOURISHES BLOOD, QI, AND YIN, INTESTINAL PROBLEMS, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
CV 5
CV 5 (Alarm Point for the Triple Heater) In the depression on the ventral midline 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus (with the sheath reflected laterally in the male).
UROGENITAL PROBLEMS, GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS, ASCITES, OPENS WATER CHANNELS
CV 6
CV6
In the depression 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus, on the ventral midline.
TONIFIES QI AND YANG, GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
CV 8
CV8
In the depression in the center of the umbilicus.
TONIFIES YANG, EXTREME WEAKNESS, GI PROBLEMS
CV 12
CV 12 (Alarm Point for the Stomach, Influential Point for Yang Organs) In the depression halfway between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process, on the ventral midline.
BENEFITS STOMACH DESCENDING, GI PROBLEMS, TRANSFORMS DAMP
CV 14
CV 14 (Alarm Point for the Heart) In the depression halfway between CV 12 and the xiphoid process, on the ventral midline.
CALMS THE SPIRIT, CARDIAC PROBLEMS
CV 17
CV 17 (Alarm Point for the Pericardium, Influential Point for Qi) In the depression on the ventral midline, at the level of the fourth intercostal space.
RESPIRATORY AND CHEST PROBLEMS, EPISTAXIS
CV 22
CV 22 In the depression on the ventral midline, just proximal to the tip of the manubrium.
FACILITATES MOVEMENT OF LUNG QI, UPPER AND LOWER RESP DZ
GV 1
GV1
In the depression on the caudal midline between the dorsal border of the external anal sphincter and base of the tail.
PROLAPSED RECTUM, STIMULATING DEFECATION IN NEWBORNS, GI AND UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
YAO BAI HUI
YAO BAI HUI (Lumbar BAI HUI)
In the depression on the dorsal midline in the lumbosacral space.
ACTIVATES QI AND BLOOD, TONIFIES KIDNEYS, YANG DEFICIENCY, LUMBOSACRAL PAIN
GV 3
GV3
In the largest depression between the dorsal processes of L4-5, L5-6, or L6-7.
TONIFIES KIDNEY YANG, CAUDAL BACK PAIN, WEAKNESS OR ATROPHY OF HINDLIMBS
GV 4
GV4
In the depression on the midline between the dorsal spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
TONIFIES KIDNEY YANG, KIDNEY PROBLEMS, CAUDAL BACK PAIN, UROGENITAL PROBLEMS
GV 14
GV 14
In the depression on the midline between the dorsal spinous processes of the 7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebrae.
DISPELS WIND HEAT, CALMS THE SPIRIT, CERVICAL PAIN
GV 20
GV 20
In the depression on the dorsal midline of the skull, just rostral to the sagittal crest.
BENEFITS YANG, BRAIN PROBLEMS, IMMUNOSTIMULATION
GV 26
GV 26
In the depression in the philtrum, at the level of the ventral border of the nares.
RESUSCITATION, SHOCK, APNEA, OPENS NOSE
DA LUN
DALUN
Note: location of old IVAS Liver 8
In the depression caudal to the medial epicondyle of the femur. With the stifle flexed, this point is proximal to the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease on the cranial border of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus mm.
STIFLE ARTHRITIS, FEVER
JIAN JIAO
JIAN JIAO
In the depression ventral to the cranial dorsal iliac spine (tuber sacrale) on the lateral aspect of the wing of the ilium.
COXOFEMORAL ARTHRITIS, HIP DYSPLASIA, PELVIC LIMB WEAKNESS OR PARALYSIS
MEDIAL XIYAN
MEDIAL XIYAN (Medial Eye of the Knee) In the depression distal to the patella, medial to the patellar ligament. XIYAN is really two points, and can be described as medial and lateral Xiyan, or the medial and lateral eyes of the knee.
EXPELS WIND-DAMP, STIFLE PAIN
WEI JIAN
WEI JIAN
The tip of the tail. Also known as Wei Duan (Cat).
MOVES QI AND BLOOD, PARALYSIS OR WEAKNESS IN THE HINDLIMBS, HEAT STROKE, SHOCK
YIN TANG
YIN TANG In the depression on the dorsal midline of the head, at the level of the lateral canthi.
DISPELS WIND, CALMS THE MIND, ANXIETY, SINUSITIS
ZHOU SHU
ZHOU SHU (Elbow Association Point) (TCVM) In the depression in the space between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the tendon of the triceps brachii, just dorsal to the anconeal process, at approximately the level of the tip of the olecranon process.
ELBOW PAIN, DYSPLASIA, RADIAL NERVE PARALYSIS
