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