extra points Flashcards
1
Q
Nei Ying Xiang
A
- In the nasal cavity, at the junction of the nasal bone and the nasal cartilage.
- bi tong, but inside the nose
- prick to bleed
2
Q
Tai Yang
A
- in the depression 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus
- indications: h/a, eye diseases, deviation of eyes/mouth
- perpendicular, 0.3-0.5 cun
3
Q
Yin Tang
A
- midway between the medial ends of the two eyebrows
- h/a, head heaviness, epistaxis (nose bleed), rhinorrhea (runny nose), infantile convulsion, frontal h/a, insomnia
- transverse 0.3-0.5 cun
4
Q
Shang Lian Quan
A
- 1 cun below the midpoint of the lower jaw, depression between the hyoid bone & lower border of the jaw
- muteness, salivation w/ stiff tongue, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, loss of voice
- oblique 0.8-1.2 cun
5
Q
Er Jian
A
- apex of the ear
- redness, swelling & px of the eyes, febrile disease, nebula
- prick to bleed
6
Q
Yu Yao
A
- midpt of the eyebrow
- px in the supra-orbital region, twitching eyelids, ptosis (drooping eyelid), cloudiness of the cornea, red/swell/px of the eyes
- transverse 0.3-0.5 cun
7
Q
Si Shen Cong
A
- 1 cun posterior, anterior and lateral to DU20
- h/a, vertigo, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy
- transverse 0.5-1 cun
8
Q
Qiu Hou
A
- jx of lateral 1/4 & medial 3/4 of infra-orbital margin
- eye disease
- perpendicular 0.5-1cun
9
Q
Jia Cheng Jiang
A
- 1 cun lateral to GV24
- px in the face, deviation of eyes & mouth, spasm of the facial muscles
- perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
10
Q
Jin Jin & Yu Ye
A
-on the veins on both sides of the frenulum of of the tongue (jin jin-right, yu ye-left)
11
Q
Bi Tong
A
- at the highest pt of the naso-labial groove
- rhinitis, nasal obstruction, nasal boils
- transverse 0.3-0.5 cun or threaded to LI20
12
Q
Qian Zheng
A
- 0.5-1 cun anterior to the auricular lobe
- deviation of the eyes & mouth, ulceration on tongue & mouth
- oblique 0.5-1 cun
13
Q
Yi Ming
A
- 1 cun posterior to SJ17
- eye diseases, tinnitus, insomnia
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
14
Q
An Mian
A
- midpt between SJ17 & GB20
- insomnia, vertigo, h/a, palpitation, mental disorders
15
Q
Ding Chuan
A
- 0.5 cun lateral to DU14
- asthma, cough, neck rigidity, px in the shoulder & back, rubella
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
16
Q
Hua Tuo Jia Ji
A
- group of 34 pts on both sides of the spinal column, 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border or each spinous process from T1-L5
- T1-3: diseases of upper limbs, T1-8: chest region, T6-L5: abdominal region, L1-5: lower limbs
- perp/oblique 0.5-1 cun (neck/chest), 1-1.5 cun (lumbar)
17
Q
Bai Lao
A
- 2 cun above Du14, 1 cun lateral to the midline
- scrofula, cough, asthma, whooping cough, neck rigidity
18
Q
Wei Guan Xia Shu/ YiShu
A
- 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T8
- diabetes, vomiting, abdominal px, px in the chest/hypochondriac region
- oblique 0.5-0.7 cun
19
Q
Shi Qi Zhui (Xia)
A
- below the spinous process of L5
- lumbar px, thigh px, paralysis of lower extremities, irreg menstruation, dysmenorrhea
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
20
Q
Yao Qi
A
- 2 cun directly above the tip of the coccyx
- epilepsy, h/a, insomnia, constipation
- transverse upwards 1-2 cun
21
Q
Yao Yan
A
- 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4, in back dimples
- lumbar px, frequency of urine, irregular menstruation
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
22
Q
Pi Gen
A
- 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1
- hepatosplenomegaly, lumbar px
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8cun
23
Q
Zi Gong (Xue)
A
- 3 cun lateral to CV3
- prolapse of uterus, irregular menstruation
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
24
Q
Jian Qian
A
- midway between the end of the anterior axillary fold & LI15
- px in the shoulder & arm, paralysis of the upper extremities
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
25
Shi Xuan
- on the tips of the 10 fingers
- apoplexy, coma, epilepsy, high fever, acute tonsillitis, infantile convulsion, numbness of the finger tips
- prick to bleed
26
Si Feng
- in the midpt of the 8 finger creases
- malnutrition & indigestion syndromein children, whooping cough
- prick to bleed
27
Zhong Kui
- midpt of proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger at dorsum aspect
- nausea, vomiting, hiccup
- perpendicular 3 moxa cones
28
Ba Xie
- on the dorsum of hand at the jx of red and white skin in the webs, making a loose fist
- excessive heat, finger numbness, spasm & swelling of dorsum of the hand
- oblique 0.3-0.5 cun
29
Luo Zhen
- on dorsum of the hand, between the 2nd & 3rd metacarpal bones, about 0.5 cun posterior to metacarpophalangeal joint
- sore neck, px in shoulder & arm
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
30
Yao Tong Xue
- on dorsum of hand, midway between the transverse wrist crease & metacarpophalangeal joint, between 2nd & 3rd, and 4th & 5th metacarpal bones
- acute lumbar sprain
- oblique 0.5-1 cun
31
Zhong Quan
- in the depression between LI5 & SJ4
- stuffy chest, gastric px, spitting of blood
- perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
32
Er Bai
- metacarpal aspect of forearm, 4 cun proximal to wrist crease, on both sides of the tendon of m. flexor carpi radialis, 2 points on each arm
- hemorrhoids, prolapse of rectum
- perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
33
Bi Zhong
- on lateral aspect of the forearm midway between the transverse wrist crease and elbow crease, between the radius and ulna
- paralysis, spasm & contracture of the arms, px of forearm
- perpendicular 1-1.2 cun
34
Zhou Jian
- on the tip of the ulnar olecranon when the elbow is flexed
- scrofula
- perp 7-14 moxa cones
35
Huan Zhong
- midway between GB30 & Du2
- lumbar px, thigh px
- perpendicular 1.5-2 cun
36
Bai Chong Wo
- 1 cun above SP10
| - rubella, eczema, gastrointestinal parasitic diseases
37
Xi Yan
- medial and lateral to the patellar ligament, located with knee flexed
- knee px, weakness of the lower extremities
- perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
38
Lan Wei Xue
- tender spot about 2cun below ST36, right leg
- acute & chronic appendicitis, indigestion, paralysis of legs
- perpendicular 1-1.2cun
39
He Ding
- depression in the midpt of superior patellar border
- knee px, weakness of the foot & leg, paralysis
- perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
40
Dan Nang Xue
- tender spot 1-2 cun below GB34
- acute & chronic cholecystitis, cholecystitis, biliary ascariasis, muscular atrophy & numbness of legs
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
41
Ba Feng
- on dorsum of the foot, in depressions on webs between toes, proximal to the margins of the webs, 8 pts
- beriberi, toe px, redness & swelling of dorsum of the foot
- oblique 0.5-0.8 cun
42
Haiquan
-in the center of the frenulum
-prick to bleed or 1.5 cun towards Du15
-actions: generates fluids,
clears heat & reduces swelling
benefits tongue
43
Dang Yang
- 1 cun w/in the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil w/ the eyes looking forward
- dispel wind & heat, alleviate px
44
Dagukong
- at the center of the transverse crease on the interphalangeal joint on the dorsum of the thumb
- prick to bleed or moxibustion
- clears heat & harmonizes the middle burner
45
Juquan
- center of the dorsum of the tongue
- 0.2-0.5 cun towards root or prick to bleed
- Stiff tongue, flaccid tongue, with aphasia, diabetes, asthma, cough, hypogeusestbesia
46
Dan Yang
- above pupil; 1 cun above the anterior hairline
- dispel wind & heat
- transverse 0.5 cun
47
YiMing
- @ jx of head & occiput, posterior to mastoid
- ear/eye disorders; dizzy, insomnia
- perp .05-1 cun
48
Xue Ya Dan
- between the 6th & 7th cervical vert. 2 cun lateral
- BP point, benefit the neck
- perp 0.5-1 cun
49
Jia He Xue
- 3.5 cun lateral to Du14
| - TB point
50
Jing Bi
- medial 2/3 from the sternum to the acromion, above the clavicle
- shoulder px, numbness of the arm
- beware the carotid
51
Huanmen
- 1.5 cun lateral to T5 spinous process just above UB15
| - nourish yin, clear heat, tonify qi
52
Jian Kua
- 1/2 way between GB29 & hiatus; posterior to GB29
- acute hip sprain/strain
- perp 1-2 cun
53
QiZhongSiBian
- 4 points surrounding the umbilicus: 1 cun away
- digestive complaints; diarrhea
- perp 0.5-1 cun
54
QiPang/SajJiaoJiu
- equilateral triangle using umbilicus at top/width of smile
- hernia, abd px, cold menstrual problems
- moxa only
55
TiTuo
- 4 cun lateral to CV4
- prolapse uterus, infertility, irreg menstruation
- perp 0.8-1.2 cun or wrap
56
LingGu (Master Tong)
- @ jx of 1st & 2nd metacarpals
- ub channel sciatica opposite side
- perpendicular
57
Da Bai (Master Tong)
- near LI3, above the tendon (LI3 is below the tendon)
- ub channel sciatica opposite side
- toward pal, down next to the bone
58
XiYan
- on the knee in the hollows; medial and lateral ST35
- dispel wind damp; reduce swelling and px
- perp to UB40, 1-2 cun
59
Bai Chong Wo
- 1 cun superior to SP10
- blood heat, wind, drains damp, excema, rashes, boils
- perp or oblique1-1.5 cun
60
LiNeiTing
- opposite ST44 on bottom of the foot
- stomach problems
- perp 0.5 cun
61
Sympathetic (Ear Pt)
located under the fold of the superior helix where the inferior crux of the antihelix meets the superior helix
62
Ear Shen Men
located on the superior crus of the antihelix near the border of the triangular fossa
63
Lung
located in the inferior concha between the concha ridge & the antitragus; below and above the heart pt
64
Liver
located at the border of the body of the antihelix and the superior concha; slightly superior to where the concha ridge meets the antihelix body
65
What are the 4 intelligence points, located 1 cun anterior, posterior and lateral on both sides of DU20?
Si Shen Cong
66
What extra points are used for h/a, vertigo, poor memory, poor concentration, insomnia, epilepsy & seizure attacks?
Si Shen Cong
67
Which point is at the glabella, the midpoint between the medial ends of the eyebrows?
Yin Tang
68
Which extra pt is used for h/a, migraines in the temporal region, and can be bled for hypertension?
Tai Yang
69
Which point is "fish waist", located in the middle of the eyebrow?
Yu Yao
70
Which extra point is used for orbital h/as, eye twitches, ptosis?
Yu Yao
71
Which pt is located in the obvious depression at the temple about 1 cun posterior to the midpt between the lateral extreme of the eyebrow and the outer canthus?
Tai Yang
72
Which extra pt is used for h/a, migraines in the temporal region, and can be bled for hypertension?
Tai Yang
73
Which pt is called "behind the ball" and is located on the inferior edge of the infraorbital margin?
Qiu Hou
74
Which extra point is good for all types od eye disease, including those of vision and physical malfx of the eyes?
Qui Hou
75
What pt is 1 cun lateral to CV24 & over the mental foramen?
Jia Chen Jiang
76
which extra point is good for symptomatic nasal allergies, rhinitis, congestion, nasal bleeding, polyps?
Bi Tong
77
Which pts are located on the veins under the tongue on either side of the frenulum?
JinJin & YuYe
78
Which extra point is used for thirst, especially the wasting type such as diabetes mellitus, vomiting, tongue welling, mouth ulcers?
JinJin & YuYe
79
What pt is 1 cun lateral to CV24 & over the mental foramen?
Jia Chen Jiang
80
which pt is used for swelling and px of the gums, deviation of the mouth?
Jia Chen Jiang
81
which pt is peaceful sleep and is located midway between GB20& SJ17 on the base of the skull?
AnMian
82
which pt is used for insomnia, vertigo, h/a, and bipolar disorder?
AnMian
83
Which pt is "hundreds of taxations" and is located 2 cun superior to DU14 & 1 cun lateral to midline?
BaiLao
84
Which pt is used for scrofula, tb, "consumption", stiff neck?
Bai Lao
85
what do you have to be sure not to hit when needling jing bi?
carotid artery
86
pt for hypertension & clears the type of toxic heat that causes fever & conjunctivitis?
ErJian
87
pt located on the medial 2/3 from the acromion to the sternum (inner 1/3 of clavicle) directly above clavicle?
Jing Bi
88
if you have shoulder px, numbness of arm, paralysis of the arm from stroke?
Jing Bi
89
what do you have to be sure not to hit when needling jing bi?
carotid artery
90
what points are located on the lower abd in an equilateral triangle with the top pt resting in the umbilicus? moxa only 5-7 cones
SanJiaoJiu/QiPang
91
if a patient has a hernia, abd px, especially menstrual and abdominal px related to coldness, what extra pts can you choose?
SanJiaoJiu/QiPang
92
what point is located 4 cun lateral to CV4?
TiTuo
93
if there is prolapse of uterus st, rectum and other organs or hernia, what extra pt will you choose?
Tituo
94
which point is 3 cun lateral to CV3?
ZiGong
95
which pt is commonly used in clinic for prolapse of uterus, infertility & irregular menstruation?
ZiGong
96
which pt is located 0.5 cun lateral to Du14?
ding chuan
97
pt used for asthma w/ coughing, wheezing, sob?
dingchuan
98
pts located 0.5 cun lateral to posterior midline of body, level w/ the lower borders of the spinous processes of the 12 thoracic & 5 lumbar vertebrae?
huatojiaji
99
pts good for back problems & nerve problems?
huatojiaji
100
pt located in the 2 dimples on the lower back about 3-4 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L4
yaoyan
101
pt you choose for diabetes/wasting & thirsting disorder?
wei guan xia shu
102
pt located 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1
pigen
103
pt good for abd masses, tumors,fibroids, etc or local back px
pigen
104
pt located inthe 2 dimples on the lower back about 3-4 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of L4
yaoyan
105
pt good for epilepsy, h/a, constipation, insomnia
yaoqi
106
pt located in the depression below the spinous process of L5
shi qi zhui xia
107
pt are at the tips of the fingers 0.1-0.2 cun from the fingernails on the palmar side of the hand
shi xuan
108
pt located 2 cun above the tip of the coccyx
yaoqi
109
pt good for epilepsy, h/a, constipation, insomnia
yaoqi
110
pt is located midway between gb30 & du2
huan zhong
111
xtra pt good for sciatica
huan zhong
112
extra pt used to let out heat for excess conditions, coma, loss of consciousness, seizure, heat w/ high fever?
shi xuan
113
pts on the palmar surface of the hands in the center of the creases if the interphalangeal joints of the fingers, minus the thumb
si feng
114
extra point for stiff neck
lou zhen
115
pts located on the dorsum of the hand between the heads of the metacarpal bones on the border where the skin changes color &/or texture
baxie
116
pts used for eye px, px in the hands and fingers locally, snake & insect bites
baxie
117
pt on the dorsum of the hand in hte depression just proximal to the 2nd & 3rd mcp joints
lou zhen
118
extra point for stiff neck
lou zhen
119
pt is located on the dorsum of the hand on either side of the tendon of the extensor digitorium communis, just distal to the jx of the 2nd &3rd bones and 4th&5th bones
yao tong xue
120
what is the tb pt
jiahexua
121
extra point good for hemorrhoids
er bai
122
pt located on the tip of the ulnar olecranon process
zhoujian
123
what pt is located 3.5 cun lateral to du14
jiahexue
124
what is the tb pt
jiahexua
125
pt located on the proximal interphalangeal crease on the dorsum of the 3rd finger
zhong kui
126
pt is good for anusea, vomiting, stimulate hunger & hiccoughs?
zhong kui
127
extra pt used for weakness, stiffness & px of knee
heding
128
pt located in the depression at the midpoint of the upper margin of the patella
he ding
129
pt used for skin conditions like eczema, rashes, boils, ulcers and parasites/worms
bai chong wo
130
pt located 1 cun superior to sp 10 or 3 cun superior to medial border of the patella
baichongwo
131
pt located 2 cun below gb34
dan nang xue
132
pt located 2 cun below st36
lan wei xue
133
appendix pt
lan wei xue
134
accute gb infection or chronic infection of gb like gallstones or parasites
dan nang xue
135
pts used for pain in local foot area, snake bites, and insect bites
ba feng
136
pt on the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, either 1 cun superior to anterior axillary fold or midway between it and t LI15
jian qian/ jian nei ling
137
pt used for shoulder and arm problems: paralysis & px
jian qian/ jian nei ling
