extra points Flashcards
Nei Ying Xiang
- In the nasal cavity, at the junction of the nasal bone and the nasal cartilage.
- bi tong, but inside the nose
- prick to bleed
Tai Yang
- 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
Yin Tang
- 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
Shang Lian Quan
- 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
Er Jian
- apex of the ear
- redness, swelling & px of the eyes, febrile disease, nebula
- prick to bleed
Yu Yao
- 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
Si Shen Cong
- 1 cun posterior, anterior and lateral to DU20
- h/a, vertigo, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy
- transverse 0.5-1 cun
Qiu Hou
- jx of lateral 1/4 & medial 3/4 of infra-orbital margin
- eye disease
- perpendicular 0.5-1cun
Jia Cheng Jiang
- 1 cun lateral to GV24
- px in the face, deviation of eyes & mouth, spasm of the facial muscles
- perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Jin Jin & Yu Ye
-on the veins on both sides of the frenulum of of the tongue (jin jin-right, yu ye-left)
Bi Tong
- at the highest pt of the naso-labial groove
- rhinitis, nasal obstruction, nasal boils
- transverse 0.3-0.5 cun or threaded to LI20
Qian Zheng
- 0.5-1 cun anterior to the auricular lobe
- deviation of the eyes & mouth, ulceration on tongue & mouth
- oblique 0.5-1 cun
Yi Ming
- 1 cun posterior to SJ17
- eye diseases, tinnitus, insomnia
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
An Mian
- midpt between SJ17 & GB20
- insomnia, vertigo, h/a, palpitation, mental disorders
Ding Chuan
- 0.5 cun lateral to DU14
- asthma, cough, neck rigidity, px in the shoulder & back, rubella
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
Hua Tuo Jia Ji
- 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)
Bai Lao
- 2 cun above Du14, 1 cun lateral to the midline
- scrofula, cough, asthma, whooping cough, neck rigidity
Wei Guan Xia Shu/ YiShu
- 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
Shi Qi Zhui (Xia)
- below the spinous process of L5
- lumbar px, thigh px, paralysis of lower extremities, irreg menstruation, dysmenorrhea
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
Yao Qi
- 2 cun directly above the tip of the coccyx
- epilepsy, h/a, insomnia, constipation
- transverse upwards 1-2 cun
Yao Yan
- 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
Pi Gen
- 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1
- hepatosplenomegaly, lumbar px
- perpendicular 0.5-0.8cun
Zi Gong (Xue)
- 3 cun lateral to CV3
- prolapse of uterus, irregular menstruation
- perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
Jian Qian
- 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
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
Si Feng
- in the midpt of the 8 finger creases
- malnutrition & indigestion syndromein children, whooping cough
- prick to bleed
Zhong Kui
- midpt of proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger at dorsum aspect
- nausea, vomiting, hiccup
- perpendicular 3 moxa cones
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
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
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
Zhong Quan
- in the depression between LI5 & SJ4
- stuffy chest, gastric px, spitting of blood
- perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
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
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
Zhou Jian
- on the tip of the ulnar olecranon when the elbow is flexed
- scrofula
- perp 7-14 moxa cones
Huan Zhong
- midway between GB30 & Du2
- lumbar px, thigh px
- perpendicular 1.5-2 cun
Bai Chong Wo
- 1 cun above SP10
- rubella, eczema, gastrointestinal parasitic diseases
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
Lan Wei Xue
- tender spot about 2cun below ST36, right leg
- acute & chronic appendicitis, indigestion, paralysis of legs
- perpendicular 1-1.2cun
He Ding
- depression in the midpt of superior patellar border
- knee px, weakness of the foot & leg, paralysis
- perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
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
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
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
Dang Yang
- 1 cun w/in the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil w/ the eyes looking forward
- dispel wind & heat, alleviate px
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
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
Dan Yang
- above pupil; 1 cun above the anterior hairline
- dispel wind & heat
- transverse 0.5 cun
YiMing
- @ jx of head & occiput, posterior to mastoid
- ear/eye disorders; dizzy, insomnia
- perp .05-1 cun
Xue Ya Dan
- between the 6th & 7th cervical vert. 2 cun lateral
- BP point, benefit the neck
- perp 0.5-1 cun
Jia He Xue
- 3.5 cun lateral to Du14
- TB point
Jing Bi
- medial 2/3 from the sternum to the acromion, above the clavicle
- shoulder px, numbness of the arm
- beware the carotid
Huanmen
- 1.5 cun lateral to T5 spinous process just above UB15
- nourish yin, clear heat, tonify qi
Jian Kua
- 1/2 way between GB29 & hiatus; posterior to GB29
- acute hip sprain/strain
- perp 1-2 cun
QiZhongSiBian
- 4 points surrounding the umbilicus: 1 cun away
- digestive complaints; diarrhea
- perp 0.5-1 cun
QiPang/SajJiaoJiu
- equilateral triangle using umbilicus at top/width of smile
- hernia, abd px, cold menstrual problems
- moxa only