Extraordinary Points Flashcards
Yintang
L: On the anterior midline, between the medial ends of the eyebrows.
A: Expels wind, calms the mind
M: Puncture subcutaneous 0.3-0.5 inch inferiorly or inferior-laterally.
Taiyang
L: In the depression found 1 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus.
A: Expels wind, clears heat
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-0.8 inch, or oblique 0.3-0.5 inch anteriorly, or subcutaneous 1.0-1.5 inch
toward GB 8.
C: Superficial temporal artery and vein.
Yuyao
L: At the midpoint of the eyebrow, directly superior to the centred pupil.
A: benefits the eyes, and relieves pain.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch superiorly.
Bitong
L: At the most superior point of the nasolabial groove on the face.
A: Opens the nose, benefits the sinuses
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch superior-medially toward the bridge of the nose.
Jiachengjiang
L: 1 cun lateral to CV 24, on the mentolabial groove.
A: Expels exterior wind, benefits the face.
M: Puncture oblique 0.3-0.5 inch, or subcutaneous 0.5-1.5 inch.
Sishencong
L: 1 cun away from GV 20 in all four directions: anterior, posterior, and bilateral.
A: benefits the eyes/ ears
M: Puncture subcutaneous 0.5-1.0 inch toward GV 20.
C: Open fontanelle in infants.
Yiming
L: 1 cun posterior to TW 17.
A: Benefits the eyes, benefits the ears
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-0.8 inch.
N: Great auricular nerve.
Anmian
L: At the midpoint of the line joining GB 20 and TW 17. A: Calms the mind, nourishes Heart Yin. M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch. N: Great auricular nerve. C: Posterior auricular artery and vein.
Jianneiling
L: At the midpoint of the line joining the end of the anterior axillary fold and LI 15.
A: relieves pain, dissipates cold.
M: Puncture perpendicular 1.0-1.5 inch, or oblique 2.0-3.0- inch inferiorly toward the elbow.
N: axillary nerve.
Erbai
L: On the anterior aspect of the forearm, 4 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, on both sides of the flexor carpi radialis tendon. Two points on each forearm.
A: Lifts sinking Qi, raises Yang.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch, or oblique 1.0-1.5 inch.
N: Median nerve.
Yaotongxue
L: On the dorsum of the hand, midway between the transverse wrist crease and the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, between the 2nd and 3rd and between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. 2 points on each hand.
A: Benefits the lower back, relieves pain.
M: Puncture oblique 0.5-1.0 inch toward the center of the palm. It is recommended that the patient move
the lower back while the points are being stimulated.
Luozhen
L: On the dorsum of the hand, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, about 0.5 cun proximal to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint.
A: Benefits the neck, relieves pain
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-0.8 inch, or oblique 0.5-1.0 inch. It is recommended that the patient move
the neck while the point is being stimulated.
Baxie
L: On the dorsum of the hand, just proximal to the webs of the fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. These points include TW 2.
A: Clears heat, relieves swelling
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch, or oblique 0.3-0.5 inch, or prick to cause bleeding.
Huatuojiaji
L: 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous processes of the T1 and L5.
A: benefits the back/ spine
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch, 1.0-1.5 inch in the lumbar area.
N: Dorsal nerves roots for each vertebral level.
Dingchuan
L: 0.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the seventh cervical spinous process (GV 14).
A: stops asthma, relieves coughing
M: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch, or obliquely 0.5-1.0 toward GV 14.
