Extra Points Wk 5

Question 1

Dingchuan - stabilize wheezing

Answer 1

Dianchuan - stabilize wheezing

0.5 cun lateral to midline, level with the space inferior to the spinous process of C7

(co-located with huatuojiaji point)
Promotes the descending of LU qi and relieves cough and asthma-
Cough, asthma
Pain of the neck shoulder and upper back
Urticaria

Question 2

Yishu - pancreas shu

Answer 2

Yishu - pancreas shu
(weiguanxiashu- stomach controller lower shu)

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the space inferior to the spinous process of T8

Regulates the stomach and alleviates pain - abdominal pain, vomiting, pain of the chest and lateral costal region

Clears heat and generates fluids- extreme thirst, dry throat, wasting and thirsting disorder

Question 3

Huatuojiaji

Answer 3

Huatuojiaji - hua tuo’s paravertebral points

24 bilateral point, on either side of the spine. 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the midline, level with the space inferior to each spinous process from C1-L5

(alternate location note - 17 bilateral points from T1-L5)
Regulates the zang-fu organs
The upper thoracic jiaji are effective dor disorders of the LU, HT and upper limbs
The lower thoracic jiaji are effective for gastrointestinal disorders
The Lumbar jaiji are effective for disorders of the back, abdomen and lower limbs

Question 4

Yaoyan

Answer 4

Yaoyan - lumbar eyes

In the lateral lumbar area, located 3-4 cun lateral to the midline, anywhere between L3-L5, often (but not always) in a visible dimple or palpable depression in the muscle.

Note- not over pelvis as shown in deadman - this is a lumbar point
Tonifies KI and strengthens LX region and waist- lower back pain

Question 5

Shiqizhuixia

Answer 5

Shiqizhuixia - below the 17th vertebra

On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
Activates qi and blood and relieves pain- lumbar or lumbosacral pain; numbness or paralysis of the lower extremities

Tonifies the kidney and regulates menstruation- dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation

Question 6

Pigen

Answer 6

Pigen- abdominal swelling

On the low back 3.5 cun lateral to the space inferior to the spinous process of L1

On the same level as BL 22 and BL51
Activates qi and blood and relieves pain- enlarged LR or SP, pain in the ST, KI, prolapse, gastritis, enteritis

Question 7

Jinggong

Answer 7

Jinggong - palace of essence

On the low back, 3.5 cun lateral to the space inferior to the spinous process of L2
Tonifies the KI and KI essence (jing) - exhaustion, dizziness, tinnitus, backache, decreased sexual function, impotence, infertility, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions

Question 8

Yaoyi

Answer 8

Yaoyi- lumbar proper

On the low back, 3 cun lateral to the space inferior to the spinous process of L4

Level with Du 3 and BL25
Strengthens the lumbar - injury to soft tissue of the low back

Question 9

Yaoqi

Answer 9

Yaoqi - lumbar strange

On the posterior midline, below the second sacral tubercle (S2)
Dispels wind and calms the shen- seizures, headaches, insomnia

Constipation

Question 10

Huanzhong

Answer 10

Huanzhong - circle center

On the buttocks, ⅔ of the distance between the greater trocanter and the sacral hiatus

(midway between GB30 and GV2)
Activates the channel and relieves pain- leg pain, low back pain

Disperses wind and eliminates dampness- sciatica, bi syndrome of the hip

Question 11

Zuogu

Answer 11

Zuogu - sit bone

On the buttock, next to the lateral edge of the ischial tuberosity
(1 cun inferior to the midpoint of a line connecting the greater trochanter and the tip of the coccyx)
Activates the channel and relieves pain- sciatica, lower limb paralysis

Disperses wind and eliminates dampness- sciatica, lower limb paralysis