Extra Points Flashcards
Zigongxue
3 cun lateral to CV3
prolapse of uterus, irregular menstruation
Sishencong
4 points on the top of the head, each 1 cun apart from GV20
Calms the spirit, quiets the Heart (insomnia, agitation), clearing the brain, brighten the eyes, reinforce GV20
Yintang
midway between the medial ends of the eyebrows
Frontal HA, nasal congestion, calms the spirit, insomnia, anxiety
Yuyao
midpoint of the eyebrows, in a cleft on the upper orbital ridge
brightens the eyes, reduces swelling, clear head, reduce stagnation
Taiyang
In the depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer can thus, in the deepest depression
clear heat, reduce swelling, move local stagnation, benefit the eyes
Bitong
at the top of the nasolabial groove, just inferior to the maxilla
opens the nose, clears heat
Jinjin and Yuye
found on the sublingual veins on either side of the frenulum of the tongue
clears heat and reduces swelling, opens orifices- mouth nd speech
Bailao
2 cun above and 1 cun lateral to GV14
transform phlegm and reduce swelling, nourish lungs and alleviate cough
Anmian
midway between TW17 and GB20 (on or near GB12)
treats insomnia
Dingchuan
0.5 cun lateral to GV14
Regulates and circulates LU Qi, calms wheezing and alleviates cough
Huato’s
34 points- 0.5 cun lateral to BSP of vertebra- treat sang-fu and benefits the spine
Pigen
3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1
dissolves lumps and softens masses, regulates qi, circulates blood
Yao Yan
3.5 cun lateral to GV3
benefits the KD and strengthens the lower back
Shiqizhuixue
Josen, BSP of L5
Benefist the KD, moves the GV, regulates the Chong and Ren, good for urinary problems, GYN, and moving the fetus
Weiguanxiashu
1.5 cun lateral to the BSP of t8
Pancreas shu, clears heat and generates fluids
Sanjiaojiu
equilateral triangle with naval as apex- sides equal to mouth
treats abdominal disorders such as diarrhea, shan disorder, can be used with infertility d/t cold
Jianqian/Jianneiling
midway between the anterior axillary fold and LI15
relaxes soft tissue
ERbai
two points on the palmar surface of the arms. 4 cun above the wrist crease, on both sides of the tendon of the flexor carpi radials tendon
Shixuan
Found on the tips of all 10 fingers
Smoothes and restores the Qi, returns collapse, reverses states of stagnation or toxicity
Sifeng
On the palmar surface of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers in the center of the crease of the PIP joint
promotes digestion, tonifies sp, good for malabsorption problems in children
Baxie
6 points on the dorsum of both hands midway between the margin of the finger webs and the MCP joints
clears heat, reduces swelling, detoxes poison, sore throat, red eyes
Luozhen
between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals, approx. 0.5 cun posterior to the MCP joint (level with T3)
good for whiplash, stiff neck, neck sprain
Yaotongxue
two points on the dorsum of each hand, in a depression distal to the junction of the metacarpals
treats acute low back pain, lumbar sprain * especially one-sided
Heding
In the depression just proximal to the midpoint of the superior border of the patella
Clears heat and benefits the knee joint
Xiyan
a pair of points in the two depressions, medial and lateral to the patella ligament
benefits the knee joint and reduces swelling
Dannangxue
1-2 cun below GB34, only on the right
gallbladder point-treats gall stones
Lanweixue
approximately 2 cun below ST36 on the right, palpate for tenderness
appendix point- moves and unlocks intestines
Bafeng
on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the toes, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
Clears heat, regulates menstruation
Baichongwo
3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle.
Itching- eczema, rubella
Bi Zhong
On the lateral aspect of the forearm, midway between the wrist and the elbow
pain of forearm, carpal tunnel
Yi Ming
1 cun posterior to SJ 17
eye diseases, tinnitus, insomnia
Erjian
Apex of the auricle
redness, swelling, pain of the eyes,
Huan Zhong
midway between GB30 and DU2
lumbar pain, thigh pain
Qianzheng
0.5 - 1 cun anterior to the auricular lobe indication
deviation of the eyes
Shang Lian Quan
1 cun below the midpoint of the lower jaw
salivation, stiff tongue, sore throat
Zhong kui
At the midpoint of the PIP joint of the middle finger
Nausea, vomiting, hiccup
Only moxa
Zhoujian
At the tip of the olecranon when elbow is flexed
moxa only
scrofula
Tituo
Located on the abdomen level with CV4, 4 cun lateral to midline
prolapse
Qiu hou
located along the inferior orbit
Eye diseases
jia cheng jiang
1 cun lateral to CV24
