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