Equine Points Flashcards
LU 1
LU 1 (Alarm Point for the Lung) In the deep depression in the center of the muscle belly of the pectoralis descendens, at the level of the 1st intercostal space.
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.
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 on the medial surface of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the most medial prominence of the styloid process. This point is 0.5 cun distal to the level of PC 6.
MASTER POINT OF THE HEAD/NECK, EXPELS EXTERIOR WIND, DESCENDING OF LUNG QI, RHINITIS, SINUSITIS
LU 11
LU 11
In the depression on the palmaromedial aspect of the front foot, just proximal to the coronary band, approximately two thirds of the distance from the dorsal midline of the coronary band to the palmar border of the medial bulb of the heel.
FEVER, LAMINITIS
LI 1
LI 1
In the depression on the dorsomedial aspect of the front foot, just proximal to the coronary band, approximately one third of the distance from the dorsal midline of the coronary band to the palmar border of the medial bulb of the heel.
FEVER, LAMINITIS
LI 4
LI 4 (Master Point of Face and Mouth) In the depression just palmar to the 2nd metacarpal (medial splint) bone and distal to its base, at the junction of the proximal and middle thirds of the 3rd metacarpal (cannon) bone. There are three depressions on the palmar aspect of the 2nd metacarpal bone, and this point is located at the level of the second depression.
MASTER POINT FOR FACE AND MOUTH, ACTIVATES QI AND BLOOD, EXPELS WIND, RHINITIS, EPISTAXIS, 4 GATES, ANHIDROSIS
LI 10
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, ABDOMINAL PAIN/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 16
LI 16
In the depression in the muscular groove between the cleidomastoideus portion of the brachiocephalicus and omotransversarius mm., just cranial to the subclavius m., ventral to the cervical vertebral column (approximately C6-7).
REGULATES QI AND BLOOD, SHOULDER AND CD CERVICAL PAIN
LI 17
LI 17
In the depression in the muscular groove between the cleidomastoideus portion of the brachiocephalicus and the omotransversarius mm., cranioventral to the cervical vertebral column (approximately C5-6).
ELIMINATES PHLEGM, LARYNGEAL PROBLEMS, CD CERVICAL PAIN
LI 18
LI 18
In the depression on the cranioventral border of the cleidomastoideus portion of the brachiocephalicus m., in an area cranioventral to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd cervical vertebrae, dorsal to the jugular vein. Some authors use the junction of a line that runs parallel to the ventral aspect of the mandible, and its intersection with the cervical vertebral column (with the head extended).
RESOLVES PHLEGM, LARYNGEAL PROBLEMS, CHRONIC LOWER FORELIMB PAIN
LI 20
LI 20
In the depression in the nasolabial groove, just dorsocaudal to the dorsal tip of the cornu of the alar cartilage.
DISPELS WIND, WIND-HEAT, AND WIND-COLD, OPENS NASAL PASSAGES, RHINITIS, SINUSITIS, EPISTAXIS
ST 1
ST1
In the depression at the intersection of the medial and middle thirds 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.
SAN JIANG
SAN JIANG (Three Streams, TCVM, Old IVAS ST 2) (also in Traditional Points) IVAS Location: In the depression rostroventral to the medial canthus of the eye, just caudal to the bifurcation of the angularis oculi (angular) vein. TCVM Location: Rostroventral to the medial canthus of the eye, at the bifurcation of the angularis oculi (angular) vein. This point is traditionally bled.
DISPELS WIND AND HEAT, COLIC
ST 2
ST2
In the depression overlying the infraorbital foramen. The infraorbital nerve is deep to this point.
EXPELS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIND FROM EYE, CONJUNCTIVITIS, TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, ETC.
ST 4
ST4
In the depression caudodorsal to the commissure of the mouth, on the caudal edge of the orbicularis oris m.
EXPELS EXTERIOR WIND, FACIAL PARALYSIS, TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, BLEPHAROSPASM
ST 7
ST7
In the depression in the masseter muscle, just ventral to the zygomatic arch, rostroventral to the temporomandibular joint and caudoventral to the lateral canthus of the eye.
TMJ PROBLEMS, FACIAL PARALYSIS, TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
ST 10
ST 10
In the depression in the muscular groove between the sternocephalicus and the cleidomastoideus branch of the brachiocephalicus mm., cranioventral to the junction of the 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae.
BENEFITS THROAT, NECK, AND LUNG QI, TRACHEITIS, USED TO DX STOMACH PROBLEM,
ST 25
ST 25 (Alarm Point for the Large Intestine) In the depression 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
ALARM POINT FOR THE LARGE INTESTINE, ELIMINATES STAGNATION IN INTESTINE, COLIC, DIARRHEA.
ST 35
ST 35 (Lateral XIYAN, Lateral Eye of the Knee) In the large depression ventral to the ventral border of the patella and between the middle and lateral patellar ligaments. ST 35 and medial XIYAN together make up the traditional point, XIYAN (Knee Eyes).
EXPELS COLD, DAMP, STIFLE PAIN AND ARTHRITIS
ST 36
ST 36 (Master Point of Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System) In the depression just lateral to the tibial crest, in the muscular groove between the tibialis cranialis and long digital extensor mm., 2 cun distal to the proximal edge of the tibial crest. An alternate location would be as in the canine, which puts it in the middle of the muscle belly of the tibialis cranialis, but due to the lack of acceptance by the horse, the above location is used. The direction of needle insertion for this point is craniolateral to caudomedial, while that for the alternate point is cranial to caudal; thus both insertions arrive at the same point.
MASTER POINT FOR THE ABDOMEN AND GI TRACT, HE-SEA POINT. TONIFIES QI, BLOOD, EXPELS WIND, DAMP, COLD, GI DZ
ST 40
ST 40 (Influential Point for Phlegm) In the depression in the muscular groove between the long and lateral digital extensor muscles, 8 cun proximal to the most lateral prominence of the lateral malleolus of the tibia. This is halfway between the large depression ventral to the ventral border of the patella and between the middle and lateral patellar ligaments (ST 35) and the most lateral prominence of the lateral malleolus of the tibia.
INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR PHLEGM; TRANSFORMS PHLEGM AND DAMP, ASTHMA/PNEUMONIA WITH MUCUS, LUMPS/SWELLING
ST 45
ST 45
In the depression on the dorsal midline of the rear foot, just proximal to the coronary band.
DISPELS HEAT AND DAMP-HEAT FROM HEAD AND STOMACH, TOOTHACHE, GINGIVITIS, LAMINITIS, FEVER
SP 1
SP1
In the depression on the plantaromedial aspect of the rear foot, just proximal to the coronary band, approximately two thirds of the distance from the dorsal midline of the coronary band to the plantar border of the medial bulb of the heel.
LAMINITIS, FEVER
SP 6
SP 6 (Master Point of Caudal Abdomen and Urogenital System) In the depression 3 cun proximal to the most medial prominence of the medial malleolus of the tibia, just caudal to the caudal border of the tibia, and dorsal to the combined heads of the deep digital flexor muscle: tibialis caudalis and lateral digital flexor (flexor digiti I longus) mm. This point is usually located just distal to where the saphenous vein crosses the caudal border of the tibia. Since the fibula does not exist at this location in the horse, SP 6 is located opposite GB 39 on the lateral aspect of the leg.
MASTER POINT OF CD 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, over the popliteus m. and cranial to the saphenous vein.
HE-SEA POINT, BENEFITS SPLEEN, RESOLVES DAMPNESS AND HEAT, EDEMA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, STIFLE PAIN
HT 7
HT7
IVAS POINT LOCATION: In the depression on the medial surface of the radius, just cranial to the cranial border of the flexor carpi ulnaris m., at the level of the dorsal aspect of the accessory carpal bone (superficial location), with the deeper location between the flexor carpi ulnaris and superficial digital flexor mm. Needle insertion is at a 90 degree angle to the skin surface. ALTERNATE LOCATION: In the depression on the caudal aspect of the carpus where the two tendons of insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris depart from one another, just proximal to the dorsal aspect of the accessory carpal bone. This depression can best be felt with the carpus in flexion. Needle insertion is at a 90 degree angle to the skin surface.
CALMS HEART AND SHEN, TONIFIES HEART, ANXIETY, CARDIAC PALPITATION
HT 9
HT9
In the depression on the palmarolateral aspect of the front foot, just proximal to the coronary band, approximately two thirds of the distance from the dorsal midline of the coronary band to the palmar border of the lateral bulb of the heel.
DISPELS HEAT, CALMS SHEN, RESTLESSNESS, PALPITATIONS, FEVER, LAMINITIS
SI 1
SI 1
In the depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the front foot, just proximal to the coronary band, approximately one third of the distance from the dorsal midline of the coronary band to the palmar border of the lateral bulb of the heel.
FEVER, LAMINITIS
SI 3
SI 3
IVAS POINT LOCATION: In the depression on the lateral side of the foreleg, distal to the end of the 4th metacarpal (lateral splint) bone and proximal to the fetlock, on the palmarolateral border of the 3rd metacarpal (cannon) bone.
ALTERNATE LOCATION: In the depression just proximal to the fetlock, between the suspensory ligament and the deep digital flexor tendon on the lateral palmar vein.
EXPELS INTERIOR WIND FROM DU MAI, EXTERIOR WIND FROM CHANNEL, TREATS NECK/BACK WITH BLADDER 62, EPILEPSY, HEADACHE
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 16
SI 16
In the depression on the caudodorsal border of the cleidomastoideus branch of the brachiocephalicus m., in the ventral area of the 2nd and 3rd cervical vertebrae. This point is caudodorsal to LI 18.
BENEFITS EAR AND THROAT, USED TO DX FORELIMB PROBLEMS, FLEXOR TENDONS/SUSPENSORY, CERVICAL PAIN
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 on the supraorbital ridge, about one third of the distance from the medial to the lateral canthus of the eye. This point is commonly found at (underneath) the hair whorl.
EXPELS WIND, COOLS HEAT, EYE PROBLEMS
BL 10
BL 10
In the depression caudal to the ear, caudal to the wing of the atlas, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline, between the cleidomastoideus portion of the brachiocephalicus and the splenius mm.
DISPELS WIND, CERVICAL PROBLEMS, BRAIN PROBLEMS
BL 11
BL 11 (Influential Point of Bone) In the depression just cranial to the craniodorsal border of the scapular cartilage, 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline, over the cervical portion of the trapezius m.
BONE PROBLEMS, NECK PROBLEMS, SHOULDER PROBLEMS, LUNG PROBLEMS
BL 12
BL 12
In the depression just lateral to the highest point of the withers, halfway between the spinous process (es) of the thoracic vertebrae and the scapular cartilage. This is in the area of the 4th and/or 5th thoracic vertebrae.
EXPELS WIND, PROMOTES LUNG DISPERSAL OF QI, CERVICAL AND BACK PROBLEMS, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
BL 13
BL 13 (Association Point for the Lung) (BL 42) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, at the caudal edge of the scapular cartilage, in the 8th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 42 is 2 cun lateral to BL 13).
PROMOTES LUNG FUNCTION OF DISPERSING QI, CLEARS HEAT AND WIND, LUNG PROBLEMS
BL 14
BL 14 (Association Point for the Pericardium) (BL 43) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 9th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 43 is 2 cun lateral to BL 14).
ANXIOUSNESS, HEART PROBLEMS
BL 15
BL 15 (Association Point for the Heart) (BL 44) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 10th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 44 is 2 cun lateral to BL 15).
CARDIAC PROBLEMS, ANXIOUSNESS
BL 16
BL 16 (Association Point for the Governing Vessel) (BL 45) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 11th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 45 is 2 cun lateral to BL 16).
REGULATES THE HEART, INVIGORATES THE BLOOD, HEART AND CHEST PAIN
BL 17
BL 17 (Association Point for the Diaphragm) (Influential Point for Blood) (BL 46) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 12th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 46 is 2 cun lateral to BL 17).
TONIFIES BLOOD, ANEMIA, LOW WBC, CLOTTING PROBLEMS, SKIN PROBLEMS
BL 18
BL 18 (Association Point for the Liver) (BL 47) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, this point has two locations: in the 13th and 14th intercostal spaces, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 47 is 2 cun lateral to BL 18).
DISPELS DAMP HEAT FROM LV, EYE PROBLEMS, MUSCLE AND TENDON PROBLEMS
BL 19
BL 19 (Association Point for the Gallbladder) (BL 48) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 15th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 48 is 2 cun lateral to BL 19).
DISPELS DAMP HEAT FROM LV, MUSCLE AND TENDON PROBLEMS, GI PROBLEMS
QI HAI SHU
QI HAI SHU (Sea of Qi) (Association Point for Sea of Qi) (also in Traditional Points) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 16th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and the iliocostalis thoracis mm.
QI DEFICIENCY, EXHAUSTION, POOR PERFORMANCE
BL 20
BL 20 (Association Point for the Spleen) (BL 49) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 17th (last) intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and iliocostalis thoracis mm. (BL 49 is 2 cun lateral to BL 20).
DISPELS DAMPNESS, BENEFITS SPLEEN (T/T, RAISING QI), GI PROBLEMS, EDEMA
BL 21
BL 21 (Association Point for the Stomach) (BL 50) In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the depression caudal to the 18th (last) rib, between the 18th thoracic and 1st lumbar vertebrae (thoracolumbar junction), in the muscular groove between the longissimus lumborum and iliocostalis lumborum mm. (BL 50 is 2 cun lateral to BL 21).
BENEFITS STOMACH FUNCTION OF DESCENDING, DISPELS DAMPNESS, GI PROBLEMS
BL 22
BL 22 (Association Point for the Triple Heater) (BL 51) In the depression 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline, between the spinous processes of the 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, in the muscular groove between the longissimus lumborum and iliocostalis lumborum mm. (BL 51 is 2 cun lateral to BL 22).
HORMONAL, ENDOCRINE, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
