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CV3

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Western Anatomy – midline of the abdomen between the umbilicus & pubic symphysis
Chinese Anatomy – 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
Western Action – urinary concerns such as frequent urination
Chinese Action – resolves damp-heat
Contraindications – Full Bladder, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

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CV4

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Western Anatomy – midline of the abdomen between the umbilicus & pubic symphysis
Chinese Anatomy – 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
Western Action – regulate menses
Chinese Action – Nourishes Yin
Contraindications – Full Bladder, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

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CV6

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Western Anatomy – midline of the abdomen between the umbilicus & pubic symphysis
Chinese Anatomy – 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
Western Action – Abdominal pain
Chinese Action – tonifies Yang
Contraindications – peritoneal cavity in thinner patients, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

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CV8

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Western Anatomy – at the center of the umbilicus
Chinese Anatomy – center of the umbilicus
Western Action – Abdominal pain
Chinese Action – Tonifies Yang
Contraindications – Puncture is prohibited – use Moxibustion

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CV12

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Western Anatomy – anterior midline between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle
Chinese Anatomy – 4 cun above the umbilicus
Western Action – vomiting
Chinese Action – Subdues rebellious Qi
Contraindications – peritoneal cavity in thinner patients
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1.5 inches

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CV13

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Western Anatomy – on the anterior midline between the umbilicus and sternocostal angle
Chinese Anatomy – 5 cun above the umbilicus
Western Action – vomiting
Chinese Action – subdues rebellious qi
Contraindications – peritoneal cavity in thinner patients
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1.2 inches

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CV14

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Western Anatomy – on the anterior midline between the umbilicus and sternocostal angle
Chinese Anatomy – 6 cun above the umbilicus
Western Action – vomiting
Chinese Action – subdues rebellious qi
Contraindications – cardio and/or hepatomegaly
Depth & Angle – 1-1.5 inches

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CV17

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Western Anatomy – midline of the sternum at the level of the fourth intercostal space
Western Action – breast tenderness
Chinese Action – promotes lactation
Depth & Angle – Subcutaneously 0.5-1 inch inferiorly/superiorly, or 1-1.5 inches laterally

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CV22

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Western Anatomy – in the center of the suprasternal fossa
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – descends lung qi
Contraindications – Caution of the jugular arch, aortic arch and trachea
Depth & Angle – first puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inches and then inferiorly on he posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5-1 inch

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CV24

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in the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove
Western Action – toothache
Chinese Action – regulates the CV
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.2-0.3 inches superiorly or laterally toward Jiachengjiang

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Shi Shen Cong

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Western Anatomy – on the crown of the head in four locations
Chinese Anatomy – 1 cun away from GV 20
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – subdues liver Yang
Contraindications – open fontanelle in infants
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.5-1 inches toward GV20

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Yintang

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Western Anatomy – anterior midline of the face, between the medial ends of the eyebrows
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – calms the mind
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inches inferiorly or inferior laterally

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Tai Yang

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Western Anatomy – in the depression found 1 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between the lateral end of the eyebrow and he outer canthus
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – subdues Liver Yang
Contraindications – caution for the superficial temporal artery and vein
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 1-1.5 inches toward GB8 (1.5 cun above the apex of the ear)

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Bi Tong/Shang Ying Xiang

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Western Anatomy – most superior point of the nasolabial groove on the face
Western Action – Rhinitis
Chinese Action – benefits the sinuses
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch superior-medially toward the bridge of the nose

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Anmien

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Western Anatomy – behind the ear
Chinese Anatomy – midpoint between GB20(nape of neck between SCM & traps) and TW 17(behind the ear lobe)
Western Action – Insomnia
Chinese Action – nourishes Heart Yin
Contraindications – caution the posterior auricular artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

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Ding Chuan

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Western Anatomy – 0.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline at the level of the lower border of C7 SP
Western Action – Asthma
Chinese Action – expels exterior wind
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun or obliquely 0.5-1 toward GV14 (midline)

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Jia Ji/Hua Tuo Jia Ji

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Western Anatomy – 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the SP of the thoracic and lumber vertebrae – total of 34 points on either side
Western Action – regulates the internal organs
Chinese Action – herpes zoster
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inches, 1-1.5 inches in the lumbar area

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Zi gong

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Western Anatomy – at the level of CV3 and 3 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Western Action – infertility
Chinese Action – lifts sinking Qi
Contraindications – Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients and the ovaries, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - 0.5- 1

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Shi xuan

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Western Anatomy – on the tips of the 10 fingers about 0.1 cun distal to the tip of the nail
Chinese Anatomy – includes PC9
Western Action – Coma
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle - perpendicularly 0.1-0.2 inches, or prick to bleed

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Baxie

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Western Anatomy – on the dorsum on the hand, a loose fist just prox. O the webs of the fingers at the junction of the red and white skin
Chinese Anatomy – includes TW2
Western Action – numbness In the hands
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch, oblique 0.3-0.5 inches, prick to bleed

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Jiagian/Jianneling

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Western Anatomy – anterior glenohumeral joint
Chinese Anatomy – midpoint between the anterior axillary fold and LI 15
Western Action – Shoulder pain
Chinese Action – moves Qi and Blood locally
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inches or obliquely 2-3 inches inferiorly toward the elbow

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Yaotongxue

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Western Anatomy – 2 points on the dorsum of the hand – midway between the wrist crease and MCP joint between the second and third and the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones
Western Action – lumbar sprain
Chinese Action – benefits the lower back
Depth & Angle – oblique 0.5-1 inch toward the center of the pain – recommended that the patient move the lower back while the points are in

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GB1

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Western Anatomy – 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbital margin
Western Action – Headache
Chinese Action – subdues Liver Yang
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inches posteriorly or toward TaiYang

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GB2 (lower part of GST)

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Western Anatomy – Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible
Western Action – tinnitus
Chinese Action – expels exterior wind
Contraindications – caution superficial temporal artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch with mouth open during insertion

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GB12

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Western Anatomy – in the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – subdues liver yang
Contraindications –caution the posterior auricular artery and vein
Depth & Angle – oblique 0.5-1 inch inferiorly

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GB20

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Western Anatomy – in the depression between the upper portion of the SCN and traps, level with GV16 at the base of the skull
Western Action – occipital headache
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution of brain stem & spinal cord
Depth & Angle – perpendicular-oblique 0.5-1 inch toward the tip of the nose, contralateral eye or yintang

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GB21

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Western Anatomy – midway between the lower border of C7 and the acromion – at the highest point of the trapezius muscle
Western Action – shoulder pain
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution lung (pneumothorax), CI pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inches or oblique posteriorly 0.5-1 inch

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GB24

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Western Anatomy – 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 7th intercostal space
Western Action – epigastric pain
Chinese Action – resolves damp-heat
Contraindications – caution liver on the right and lung on the left
Depth & Angle – oblique 0.5-1 inch along the intercostal space

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GB25

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Western Anatomy – on the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior and inferior to the free end of the twelfth rib
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – resolves dampness
Contraindications – caution peritoneal cavity and kidney in thinner patients
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

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GB29

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Western Anatomy – In the depression midway between the ASIS and the greater trochanter
Western Action – hip pain
Chinese Action – resolves dampness
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-2 inches, obliquely 2-3 inches

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GB30

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Western Anatomy – at the junction of the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 of the distance between the great trochanter and the sacral hiatus GV2, best located with patient laying on side
Western Action – sciatica
Chinese Action – moves stagnation
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 2-4 inches

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GB34

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Western Anatomy – in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
Western Action – numbness and pain of the lower extremities
Chinese Action – resolves damp heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1- 15. inches

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GB39

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Western Anatomy – 3 cun proximal to the tip of the external malleolus in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the peroneus longus and brevis tendons
Western Action – sciatica
Chinese Action – benefits essence
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inch

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GB40

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Western Anatomy – anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the extensor digitorum longus tendon
Western Action – sciatica
Chinese Action – tonifies thee gallbladder
Depth & Angle – perpendicularly 0.5-1 inches

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GB41

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Western Anatomy – in the depression distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the extensor digiti minimi tendon of the foot
Western Action – recurrent miscarriage
Chinese Action – resolves damp heat
Contraindications – caution the dorsal arterial and venous network of the foot
Depth & Angle – perpendicular or oblique 0.5 – 1 inch

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GB44

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Western Anatomy – on the lateral side of the fourth toe, about 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – migraine
Chinese Action – subdues liver yang
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.1 inch, prick to bleed

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GV3

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Western Anatomy – inferior to the SP of L4
Western Action – lumbar pain
Chinese Action – tonifies Yang
Contraindications – cauda equina, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

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GV4

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Western Anatomy – inferior to the SP of L2
Western Action – lumbar pain
Chinese Action – tonifies kidney yang
Contraindications – caution spinal cord, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 – 1 inch

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GV9

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Western Anatomy – inferior to the SP of T7
Western Action – chest pain
Chinese Action – regulates liver and gallbladder
Contraindications – caution spinal cord
Depth & Angle – oblique 0.5 -1 inch superiorly

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GV14

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Western Anatomy – inferior to SP of C7
Western Action – neck pain
Chinese Action- disperses Lung Qi
Contraindications – caution spinal cord
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch superiorly
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GV20

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Western Anatomy – midline of the head, 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline and 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – either raises yang or subdues lover yang
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.5-1 inch anteriorly or posteriorly

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GV28

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Western Anatomy – at the junction of the gingiva and the frenulum of the upper lip
Western Action – pain and swelling of the gums
Chinese Action – disperses Lung Qi
Contraindications – prohibited to puncture in Ontario
Depth & Angle – puncture obliquely 0.1-0.2 inch

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HT1

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Western Anatomy – in the centre of the axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery
Western Action – pain in the costal and cardiac region
Chinese Action – nourishes heart yin
Contraindications – caution axillary artery and the lung
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 -1 inch

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HT3

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Western Anatomy – with the elbow flexed, medial end of the transverse cubital crease in the depression anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus
Western Action – numbness of the arm
Chinese Action – clears heat
Contraindications – caution basilic vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inches

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HT5

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Western Anatomy – on the radial side of the flexor carpis ulnaris tendon, 1 cun prox. To the transverse crease of the wrist
Western Action – pain in the wrist and arm
Chinese Action – tonifies Qi
Contraindications – perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inches, obliquely 0.5-1 icnh
Depth & Angle – caution ulnar artery

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HT7

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Western Anatomy – on the transverse wrist crease, between the pisiform and the ulna, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon
Western Action – insomnia
Chinese Action – nourishes Heart Blood
Contraindications – caution ulnar artery
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.3 – 0.5 inches or oblique 0.5-0.7 inches

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HT9

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Western Anatomy – on the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – loss of conciousness
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – puncture 0.1 inch of obliquely 0.1-0.2 inch prox. Or prick to bleed

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KD1

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Western Anatomy – at the junction of the distal 1/3 and proximal 2/3 of the sole, from the base of the second toe to the heel – found in the depression during plantar flexion
Western Action – headache, plantar fasciitis
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1 inch perpendicular

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KD2

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Western Anatomy – anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression in the lower border of the navicular tuberosity
Western Action – hot flashes
Chinese Action – clears empty heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

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KD3

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Western Anatomy – in the depression between the medial malleoulus and calcaneal tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleoulus
Western Action – insomnia
Chinese Action – tonifies kidney yin
Contraindications – caution posterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

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KD6

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Western Anatomy – in the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus or 1 cun inferior to the prominence of the medial malleoulus , between the tendon sheaths
Western Action – infertility
Chinese Action – nourishes Yin
Contraindications – posterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inch or obliquely superiorly

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KD7

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Western Anatomy – 2 cun proximal to KI3 on the anterior border of the calcaneal tendon
Western Action – edema
Chinese Action – tonified Kidney Yang
Contraindications – posterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

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KD10

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Western Anatomy – with the kneed flexed, on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons, level with UB40
Western Action – knee pain
Chinese Action – resolves dampness
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.8-1.5 inches

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KD16

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Western Anatomy – 0.5 cun lateral to the center if the umbilicus level with CV8
Western Action – abdominal pain
Chinese Action – harmonizes the stomach
Contraindications – caution peritoneal cavity in thinner patients, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – 1-1.5 inches perpendicular

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KD27

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Western Anatomy – in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Western Action – asthma
Chinese Action s- resolves phelgm
Contraindications – caution lung
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.5-1 inch along the inferior border of the clavicle

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LI1

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Western Anatomy – on the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail ed
Western Action – loss of consciousness
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – prick to bleed or 0.1 inches

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LI4

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Western Anatomy – on the dorsum of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, approx. in the middles of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side
Western Action – pain
Chinese Action – Tonifies Qi
Contraindications – pregnancy (absoulte)– stimulates labor
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1 inches

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LI10

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Western Anatomy – on the line joining LI5 and LI11, 2 cun distal to LI11
Western Action – arm pain
Chinese Action -expels wind
Contraindications – caution cephalic vein
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1.5 inches deep perpendicular

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LI11

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Western Anatomy – when the elbow is flexed, the point is on the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between LU5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Western Action – arm pain
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – 1-1.5 inches

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LI15

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Western Anatomy – anterior and inferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle, when the arm is abducted to 90 degrees, the point is in the depression appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint
Western Action – shoulder pain
Chinese Action – benefits the sinews
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch or obliquely inferior toward the elbow 1-1.5 inches

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LI20

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Western Anatomy – in the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi
Western Action – rhinitis
Chinese Action -expels exterior wind
Contraindications – caution facial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – obliquely or subcutaneously 0.3-0.8 inches superiorly toward bitong

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LV1

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Western Anatomy – on the lateral side of the dorsum of the big toe, between the lateral corner of the nailbed and the interphalangeal joint
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.1-inch, prick to bleed

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LV2

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Western Anatomy – on the dorsum of the foot between the first and second toe, proximal to the margin of the web
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action -clears liver fire
Contraindications – caution dorsal venous network of the foot
Depth & Angle – 0.5 – 1 inch obliquely toward the heel

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LV3

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Western Anatomy – on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – Subdues Liver Yang
Contraindications – caution dorsal venous network of the foot
Depth & Angle - perpendicular -0.5 – 1 inch

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LV5

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Western Anatomy – 5 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia, palpable depression on the bone
Western Action – dysuria
Chinese Action – resolves damp heat in the lower burner
Contraindications – caution great saphenous vein
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 inches

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LV8

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Western Anatomy – With the knee flexed, the point is in the depression superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, posterior the medial epicondyle on the femur, anterior to the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles
Western Action – infertility
Chinese Action – nourishes Liver Yin
Contraindications – caution great saphenous vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

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LV13

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Western Anatomy – on the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – harmonizes the middle burner
Contraindications – splenomegaly
Depth & Angle – 0.3-0.5 inch perpendicular or oblique

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LV14

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Western Anatomy – 4 cun lateral to the anterior midoline, in the sixth intercostal space
Western Action – breast tenderness
Chinese Action – promotes the smooth flow of liver qi
Contraindications – caution liver on right, lung on left
Depth & Angle -obliquely 0.5-1 inch along intercostal space

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LU1

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Western Anatomy – 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the first intercostal space, 1 cun below LU2 in the delto-pectoal groove
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – tonifies Lung Qi
Contraindications – caution lung
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.5 inches toward the lateral aspect of the chest

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LU5

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Western Anatomy – On the cubital crease to the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon – located with the elbow slightly flexed
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – tonifies Lung Yin
Contraindications – caution the cephalic vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 – 1 inch

71
Q

LU7

A

Western Anatomy – Proximal to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 cun proximal to LI5 at the transverse crease of the wrist
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action -tonifies wei Qi
Contraindications – caution cephalic vein, radial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.5 inch superiorly

72
Q

LU9

A

Western Anatomy – on the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the radial side of the radial artery
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – tonifies Lung Qi
Contraindications – caution the radial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.2-0.3 inches

73
Q

LU10

A

Western Anatomy – on the radial aspect of the hand at the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, located at the junction of the red and white skin
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – clears lung heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular -0.5 inches

74
Q

LU11

A

Western Anatomy – on the radial side of the thumb about 0,1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – clears Lung heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.1 – prick to bleed

75
Q

PC1

A

Western Anatomy – 1 cun lateral to the nipple, in the fourth intercoastal space, 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Western Action – mastitis
Chinese Action – clears heat
Contraindications – caution lung
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.5 inches laterally along the intercostal space

76
Q

PC3

A

Western Anatomy – on the transverse cubital crease on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon
Western Action – pain in the elbow/arm
Chinese Action – clears heat
Contraindications – caution brachial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 inches or prick to bleed

77
Q

PC6

A

Western Anatomy – 2 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons
Western Action – vomiting
Chinese Action – moves liver qi
Contraindications – caution anterior interosseous artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 inches or obliquely superiorly 1-1.5 inches

78
Q

PC7

A

Western Anatomy – in the depression in the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons
Western Action – anxiety
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 inches

79
Q

PC9

A

Western Anatomy – in the center of the tip of the middle finger
Western Action – anxiety
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – 0.1-0.1 inches or prick to bleed

80
Q

SI1

A

Western Anatomy – On the ulnar side of the little finger about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – loss of consciousness
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle -0.1 inch or prick to bleed

81
Q

SI3

A

Western Anatomy – when a loose fist is mad, the point is proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone at the junction of the red and white skin
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – resolves dampness
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1.5 perpendicular toward LI3

82
Q

SI8

A

Western Anatomy – between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, best located with the elbow flexed
Western Action – lymphadenopathy
Chinese Action – expels damp heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 or oblique 0.5-1 inch

83
Q

SI9

A

Western Anatomy – when the arm is adducted the point is 1 cun superior to the tip of the posterior axillary fold
Western Action – shoulder pain
Chinese Action – expels wind
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.8-1.5 cun

84
Q

SI10

A

Western Anatomy – when the arm is adducted the point is in the depression inferior and lateral to the scapular spince directly superior to SI9
Western Action – shoulder pain
Chinese Action – removes obstructions
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.8 – 1.5 inches

85
Q

SI11

A

Western Anatomy – on the midline of the infrascapular fossa, at the junction of the upper 1/3 and middle 1/3 of the distance between the lower border of the scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula
Western Action – pain in the scapular region
Chinese Action – removes obstructions
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1 inch perpendicular

86
Q

SI12

A

Western Anatomy – in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly superior to SI11, when the arm is abducted the point is in the depression
Western Action – pain in scapular region
Chinese Action – removes obstructions
Contraindications – caution lung
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-0.7 inches or oblique 1 inch toward the spine

87
Q

SI13

A

Western Anatomy – on the medial extremeity of the suprascapular fossa, approx.. midway between SI10 and T2
Western Action – pain and stiffness in the scapular region
Chinese Action – removes obstructions
Contraindications – caution Lung
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 or obliquely 0.5-1 inch

88
Q

SI19

A

Western Anatomy – between the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible, where the depression is formed when the mouth is slightly open (part of GST)
Western Action – tinnitis
Chinese Action – relieves pain
Contraindications – caution superificial temporal artery and vein
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inch – mouth slightly open

89
Q

SP1

A

Western Anatomy – on the medial side of the big toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – prick to bleed, perpendicular 0.1-0.2 inch

90
Q

SP3

A

Western Anatomy – Proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – tonifies the spleen
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.3-1 inch

91
Q

SP4

A

Western Anatomy – in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – tonifies the spleen and stomach
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

92
Q

SP6

A

Western Anatomy – 3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia
Western Action – PMS
Chinese Action – nourishes Yin
Contraindications – pregnancy (absolute), caution the great saphenous vein and the posterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 icnh, obliquely 1-1.5 inches proximally

93
Q

SP9

A

Western Anatomy – just distal to the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression on the medial border of the tibia
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – resolve dampness
Contraindications – caution great saphenous vein and the posterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1.5 inches

94
Q

SP10

A

Western Anatomy – 2 cun proximal to the mediosuperior border of the patella on the belly of the vastus medialis muscle. This point is best located with the knee flexed
Western Action – amenorrhea
Chinese Action – Moves Blood
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1.5 inches

95
Q

SP15

A

Western Anatomy – 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action -tonifies the spleen
Contraindications – caution peritoneal cavity in thinner patients, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

96
Q

SP21

A

Western Anatomy – on the midaxiallary line, 6 cun inferior to the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the eleventh rib
Western Action – chest pain
Chinese Action – regulates Qi
Contraindications – caution lung and costodiaphragmatic recess
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.5 inches

97
Q

ST1

A

Western Anatomy – with the eyes looking straight forward, directly inferior to the center of the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge
Western Action – glaucoma
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution eyeball
Depth & Angle – ask the patient to look down and close the eye, then push the eyeball upward with the thumb and puncture perpendicularly 0.5 inches along the infraorbital ridge

98
Q

ST7

A

Western Anatomy – at the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible
Western Action – lockjaw
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution the transverse facial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 inch

99
Q

ST25

A

Western Anatomy – 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – Promotes function of Large intestine
Contraindications – caution peritoneal cavity in thinner patients, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

100
Q

ST29

A

Western Anatomy – 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline – level with CV3
Western Action – amenorrhea
Chinese Action – benefits essence
Contraindications – peritoneal cavity in thinner patients, bladder when full, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – 1-1.5 inches perpendicular

101
Q

ST30

A

Western Anatomy – 5 cun inferior to the umbilicus nd 2 cun lateral to the upper brder of the pubic bone – level with CV 2
Western Action – amenorrhea
Chinese Action – benefits essence
Contraindications – peritoneal cavity in thinner patients. Bladder when full, pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1 inch perpendicular

102
Q

ST34

A

Western Anatomy – on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella, 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
Western Action – pain and numbness in the knee
Chinese Action – removes obstructions
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

103
Q

ST36

A

Western Anatomy – with the knee flexed, 3 cun distal to ST35, and 1 finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, in the tibialis anterior muscle
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – tonifies the spleen
Contraindications – caution anterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

104
Q

ST38

A

Western Anatomy – knee flexed, 8 cun distal to ST35, and 1 finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, in the tibialis anterior muscle, midway between ST35 – ST41
Western Action – shoulder pain
Chinese Action -removes obstructions
Contraindications – caution anterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicularly 1-1.5 inches

105
Q

ST40

A

Western Anatomy – knee flexed, 8 cun distal to ST35, and 2 finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, in the tibialis anterior muscle, midway between ST35 – ST41
Western Action – sinusitis
Chinese Action – resolves phlegm
Depth & Angle – perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch or obliquely 1-1.5 inches

106
Q

ST44

A

Western Anatomy – between the second and third toes, just proximal to the margin of the web. In the depression distal and lateral to the second metatarsophalangeal joint
Western Action – bleeding gums
Chinese Action – clears heat
Contraindications – caution dorsal venous network of the foot
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5 inches or oblique 0.5-1 inch

107
Q

ST45

A

Western Anatomy – on the lateral side of the second toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – clears stomach heat
Depth & Angle – 0.1-0.2 inch – prick to bleed

108
Q

TW1

A

Western Anatomy – ulnar side of the ring finger, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – clears heat
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.1-0.2 – prick to bleed

109
Q

TW4

A

Western Anatomy – at the wrist joint, in the depression on the radial side of the extensor digiti minimi tendon, best found with the wrist and fingers in extension
Western Action – wrist pain
Chinese Action – relaxes the sinews
Depth & Angle – perpendicularly or obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch, or subcutaneously 0.5-1 inch radially beneath the tendons

110
Q

TW5

A

Western Anatomy – 2 cun proximal to TW4 between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle
Western Action – migraine
Chinese Action – releases the exterior
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1 inch toward PC6 or oblique up to 1,5 inches

111
Q

TW10

A

Western Anatomy – when the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression 1 cun superior to the tip of the olecranon
Western Action – shoulder and arm pain
Chinese Action – relaxes tendons
Depth & Angle – 0.5-1 inch

112
Q

TW14

A

Western Anatomy – posterior and lateral to the acromion in the depression about 1 cun posterior to LI15 – when the arm is abducted to 90 degrees is the depression that appears
Western Action – shoulder pain
Chinese Action -removes obstruction
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch or obliquely inferiorly toward the elbow 1-2 inches

113
Q

TW17

A

Western Anatomy – behind the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and mastoid process
Western Action – tinnitis
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution external jugular vein, internal and external carotid artery
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch toward the opposite ear

114
Q

TW21

A

Western Anatomy – part of GST, in the depression anterior to the supretragic notch, just superior to the condyloid process of the mandible, best located with mouth open
Western Action – tinnitus
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution superficial temporal artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 0.5-1 inch

115
Q

TW23

A

Western Anatomy – in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution superficial temporal artery and vein
Depth & Angle – subcutaneously 03-1 inch along the eyebrow

116
Q

UB10

A

Western Anatomy – 1.3 cun lateral to GV15, in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 05 cun within the posterior hairline
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – expels wind
Contraindications – caution occipital artery and vein
Depth & Angle – 0.5 inches

117
Q

UB11

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T1
Western Action – osteopenia
Chinese Action – nourishes blood
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

118
Q

UB12

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T2
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action -expels exterior wind
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

119
Q

UB13

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T3
Western Action – cough
Chinese Action – tonifies Lung Qi
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

120
Q

UB14

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T4
Western Action – anxiety
Chinese Action – regulates the Heart
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

121
Q

UB15

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T5
Western Action – insomnia
Chinese Action – nourishes the Heart
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

122
Q

UB16

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T6
Western Action – chest pain
Chinese Action – moves Qi
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

123
Q

UB17

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T7
Western Action - amenorrhea
Chinese Action -Nourishes Blood
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

124
Q

UB18

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T9
Western Action – cholecystitis
Chinese Action -benefits the liver and gallbladder
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

125
Q

UB19

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T10
Western Action – cholecystitis
Chinese Action – resolves damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

126
Q

UB20

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T11
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – tonifies the spleen
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

127
Q

UB21

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border T12
Western Action – abdominal distention
Chinese Action – tonifies stomach qi
Contraindications – caution the lung
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

128
Q

UB22

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border L1
Western Action – dysuria
Chinese Action – regulates the lower burner
Contraindications – caution the kidneys
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

129
Q

UB23

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border L2
Western Action – lumbar pain
Chinese Action – tonifies the Kidneys
Contraindications – caution the kidneys
Depth & Angle - oblique 0.5 -1 inch toward the spine or inferior 1-1.5 inches

130
Q

UB24

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border L3
Western Action – irregular menses
Chinese Action – moves blood
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

131
Q

UB25

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border L4
Western Action – lumbar pain
Chinese Action – promotes function of the large intestine
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

132
Q

UB26

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border L5
Western Action – Lumbar pain
Chinese Action – dissipates cold
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

133
Q

UB27

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border S1
Western Action – constipation
Chinese Action – promotes function of the small intestine
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

134
Q

UB28

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border S2
Western Action – dysuria
Chinese Action – regulates the urinary bladder
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

135
Q

UB29

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border S3
Western Action – lumbar pain
Chinese Action – tonifies Yang
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

136
Q

UB30

A

Western Anatomy – 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, lower border S4
Western Action – lumbar pain
Chinese Action – tonifies yang
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-1 inches

137
Q

UB31

A

Western Anatomy – in the first posterior sacral foramen
Western Action – Lumbar pain
Chinese Action -Regulates the lower burner
CI: pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-2 inches

138
Q

UB32

A

Western Anatomy – in the second posterior sacral foramen
Western Action – Lumbar pain
Chinese Action - Regulates the lower burner
CI: pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-2 inches

139
Q

UB33

A

Western Anatomy – in the third posterior sacral foramen
Western Action – Lumbar pain
Chinese Action - Regulates the lower burner
CI: pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-2 inches

140
Q

UB34

A

Western Anatomy – in the fourth posterior sacral foramen
Western Action – Lumbar pain
Chinese Action - Regulates the lower burner
CI: pregnancy (relative)
Depth & Angle - perpendicular 0.5-2 inches

141
Q

UB40

A

Western Anatomy – midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the biceps femoris and semitendinosus tendons
Western Action – low back pain
Chinese Action – clears heat
Contraindications – caution popliteal artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inch or prick to bleed

142
Q

UB44

A 
Western Anatomy – 3 cun lateral to the lower border of T5 (level with UB15)
Western Action – cardiac pain
Chinese Action – opens the chest
Contraindications – caution Lung
Depth & Angle – oblique 0.5 inch
143
Q

UB52

A 
Western Anatomy – 3 cun lateral to the lower border of L2 (level with UB23)
Western Action – infertility
Chinese Action – tonifies the kidneys
Contraindications – caution kidneys
Depth & Angle – obliquely .5-1 inch
144
Q

UB57

A

Western Anatomy – in the distal depression between the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle when flexed, on the line joining UB40 and the calcaneal tendon – midway between UB40 and UB60
Western Action – spasms of the gastrocnemius
Chinese Action – resolves damp-heat in the lower burner
Contraindications – caution posterior tibial artery and vein
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1-1.5 inches

145
Q

UB60

A

Western Anatomy – in the depression between the external malleolus and the calcaneal tendon, level with the prominence of the external malleolus
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action -expels wind
Depth & Angle – perpendicular 1 inch toward KI3
CI: pregnancy (relative)**Stimulates labour

146
Q

UB62

A

Western Anatomy – in the depression directly distal to the external malleoulus
Western Action – headache
Chinese Action – expels wind
Depth & Angle – obliquely 0.5 inch

147
Q

UB67

A

Western Anatomy – on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed
Western Action – breeched position
Chinese Action -stimulates labour
Depth & Angle – perpendicular or obliquely 0.1 inch prox. Or prick to bleed, or moxa
CI: pregnancy (relative)

CONO 2 Acupuncture (1 decks)

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