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LU 1 Functions

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 Disseminates and descends LU Qi
 Alleviates cough and wheezing
 Transforms phlegm
 Clears heat
 Regulates water passages
 Descends ST Qi

 Treats LU excess
 Shoulder pain
 Later stage of EPI if cough is present

Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder and back, fulnnes of the chest

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LU 2 Functions

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 Clear LU heat
 Disseminates and descends LU Qi
 Dispels agitation and fullness
 Similar to LU-1 but less strong
 Better for shoulder pain

Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder, and arm, fullness of the chest

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LU 3 Functions

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 Clears LU heat
 Descends LU Qi
 Cools blood and stops bleeding
 Calms the Po

 Regulate Qi from/to head
 Ascends clear Qi to head
 Upward bleeding
 Forgetfulness

Asthma, epistaxis, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm

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LU 4 Functions

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 Descends LU Qi
 Regulates Qi and blood in the chest

Cough, fulness in the chest, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm

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LU 5 Functions

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 Clears heat from LU (w/ phlegm)
 Descends rebellious Qi
 Regulates water passages
 Activates the channel
 Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain

 Resolves phlegm in LU
 Dry mouth and tongue (coughing, wheezing)
 Bi of the elbow
 Pain in knee
 Interior excess patterns

Cough, hemoptysis, afternoon fever, asthma, sore throat, fullness in the chest, infantile convulsions, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm, mastitis

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LU 6 Functions

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 Disseminates and descends LU Qi
 Clears heat and moistens LU
 Clears heat and stops bleeding
 Moderates acute conditions

 Chest pain
 Pain along channel inc. throat
 Cough, wheezing, SOB
 Regulate LU Qi in channel

Cough, pain in the chest, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm

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LU 7 Functions

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 Releases exterior
 Eliminates wind
 Promotes descending of LU Qi (#1 point)
 Pacifies wind and phlegm
 Benefits head and nape
 Opens REN
 Regulates water passages
 Activates channel and alleviates pain

 Communicates with LI channel
 Can elicit sweat
 Strong connection to nose (loss of smell, rhinitis)
 Generally elicits emotional response (which opens chest and vents emotion)

Headache, migraine, neck rigidity, cough, asthma, sore throat, facial paralysis, toothache, pain and weakness of the wrist

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LU 8 Functions

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 Descends LU Qi
 Alleviates cough and wheezing

 Used with other points for EPI where throat is primary indication

Cough, asthma, fever, pain in the chest, sore throat, pain in the wrist

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LU 9 Functions

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 Tonifies LU (Qi and Yin)
 Transforms phlegm
 Promotes descending of LU Qi
 Regulates and harmonizes vessels
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain

 Cold hands
 Weak voice
 Clear LU heat caused by LV heat rising
 Influence pulse
 Promote circulation of blood

Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, palpitations, apin in the chest, wrist, and arm

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LU 10 Functions

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 Benefits throat
 Clear LU heat
 Descends rebellious Qi
 Harmonises ST and HT

 Descending of LU Qi
 Clears heat from HT
 Calms the mind from results of HT heat
 Instills heat when cold in LU

Cough, hemoptysis, sore throat, loss of voice, fever, feverish sensation in the palm

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LU 11 Functions

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 Revives consciousness
 Clears heat
 Benefits the throat

 Expels exterior wind-heat
 Sore throat associated with exterior wind-heat

Sore throat, cough, asthma, epistaxis, fever, loss of consciousness, mania, spasmodic pain of the thumb

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LI 1 Functions

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 Clear heat
 Reduce swelling
 Alleviates pain
 Revives consciousness

 Benefits eyes, ears, nose, throat
 Acutely acts on eyes
 Acute dental issues

Toothache, sore throat, swelling of the submandibular region, numbness of the fingers, febrile disease with anhidrosis, loss of consciousness

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LI 2 Functions

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 Expels wind
 Clears heat
 Reduces swelling
 Alleviates pain

 Removes obstructions in the channel

Blurring of vision, epistaxis, toothache, sore throat, febrile diseases

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LI 3 Functions

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 Expel wind
 Clear heat
 Benefits throat and teeth
 Dispels fullness
 Treats diarrhea

 Expel pain from channel and painful obstructions (Bi)
 Arthritis
 Benefit throat and brighten eyes in wind-heat invasion

Toothache, ophthalmalgia, sore throat, redness and swelling of the fingers and the dorsum of the hand

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LI 4 Functions

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 Regulates Wei Qi
 Regulates sweating
 Expels wind
 Releases exterior (#1 point)
 Regulates face, eyes, nose, mouth, ears
 Activates channel and alleviates pain
 Induces labor (empirical point)
 Restores yang

 Upper respiratory infection
 Stimulate diffusing of LU Qi
 Facial paralysis
 Headaches
 Analgesic and anti-spasmodic
 Calming
 Harmonizes ascending yang and descending yin (treat rebellious Qi and sunken Qi)
 4 Gates (with LV-3)

Headache, pain in the neck, redness and swelling and pain in the eye, epistaxis, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, toothache, deafness, swelling of the face, sore throat, parotitis, trismus, facial paralysis, febrile diseases with anhidrosis, hidrosis, abdominal pain, dysentery, constipation, amenorrhea, delayed labour, infantile convulsions, pain, weakness and motor impairment of the upper limbs

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LI 5 Functions

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 Clears heat
 Alleviates pain
 Clears yang ming fire
 Calms the spirit
 Benefits the wrist

 Benefits ears, eyes, nose
 Release exterior

Headache, redness pain and swelling of the eye, toothache, sore throat, pain of the wrist

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LI 6 Functions

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 Expels wind
 Clears heat
 Opens and regulates water passages

 LU Qi deficiency giving rise to edema of hands and face

Redness of the eye, tinnitus, deafness, epistaxis, aching of the hand and arm, sore throat, edema

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LI 7 Functions

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 Clear heat
 Detoxify poison
 Moderates acute conditions
 Regulates and harmonises ST and intestines
 Clears Yang Ming fire
 Calms the spirit

 Helps open heart’s orifices to treat mental-emotional disorders (LI-ST-HT connection)

Headache, swelling of the face, sore throat, borborygmus, abdominal pain, aching of the shoulder and arm

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LI 8 Functions

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 Harmonises SI
 Expels wind
 Clears heat
 Clears Yang Ming fire
 Calms spirit

 Moves along the digestive system

Abdominal pain, borborygmus, pain in the elbow and arm, motor impairment of the upper limbs

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LI 9 Functions

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 Harmonizes LI
 Activates channel and alleviates pain

 Moves along the digestive system

Aching of the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the upper limbs, numbness of the hand and arm, borborygmus, abdominal pain

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LI 10 Functions

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 Regulates Qi and blood
 Activates channel and alleviates pain
 Harmonises intestines and ST

 Channel problems
 Bi of arm and elbow
 Tonify blood and Qi (ST-36 of arm)
 Weakness and inflexibility of arm
 Toothache of upper jaw (moxa)

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, toothache, swelling of the cheek, motor impairment of the upper limbs, pain in the shoulder and back

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LI 11 Functions

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 Clears heat (#1 point)
 Cools blood
 Eliminates wind
 Drains damp
 Alleviates itching
 Regulates Qi and Blood
 Activates channel and alleviates pain

 Bi of elbow

Sore throat, toothache, redness and pain of the eye, scrofula, urticaria, motor impairment of the upper extremities, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, febrile diseases

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LI 12 Functions

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 Activates the channel and alleviates pain
 Benefits elbow

 Tennis elbow

Pain, numbness, and contraction of the elbow and arm

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LI 13 Functions

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 Activates the channel and alleviates pain
 Alleviates coughing
 Regulates Qi
 Drains damp and phlegm

 Arm pain and decreased ROM

Contraction and pain of the elbow and arm, scrofula

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LI 14 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Regulates Qi  Dissipates phlegm nodules  Benefits the eyes  Bi of shoulder and arm  Limited ROM Pain in the shoulder and arm, rigidity of the neck, scrofula
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LI 15 Functions
```  Dispels wind-damp  Alleviates pain  Benefits the shoulder  Eliminates wind  Regulates Qi and blood  Dissipates phlegm nodules ```  Benefits sinews  Removes channel obstructions Pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impariment of the upper extremities, rubella, scrofula
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LI 16 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the shoulder  Regulates Qi and blood  Dissipates phlegm nodules Pain and motor impairment of the upper extremities, pain in the shoulder and back
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LI 17 Functions
 Benefits throat and voice  Thyroid and goiter Sudden loss of voice, sore throat, scrofula, goiter
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LI 18 Functions
 Benefits the throat and voice  Alleviates cough and wheezing Cough, asthma, sore throat, sudden loss of voice, scrofula, goiter
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LI 19 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Opens nasal passages Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, deviation of the mouth
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LI 20 Functions
 Opens nasal passages  Expels wind  Clears heat ```  Excessive sneezing  Expel wind with facial paralysis  Olfaction and limbic system connection  Connects to breath  Restores sense of taste ``` Nasal obstruction, hyposmia, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, deviation of the mouth, itching and swelling of the face
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ST 1 Functions
 Benefits eyes  Stops lacrimation  Eliminates wind  Clears heat Redness, swelling and pain of the eye, lacrimation, night blindness, twitching of eyelids, facial paralysis
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ST 2 Functions
 Expels wind  Clears heat  Benefits the eyes  Similar actions to ST-1  Accesses mid branch of trigeminal nerve Redness, pain, and itching of the eye, facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids, pain in the face
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ST 3 Functions
 Expels wind  Dissipates swelling  Alleviates pain  Similar actions to ST-1, 2  Extends to nose  Toothache  Face pain Facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids, epistaxis, toothache,s welling of lips and cheek
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ST 4 Functions
 Expels wind from face  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Mouth deviation  Facial paralysis  Oral fixations Deviation of the mouth, salivation, twitching of eyelids
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ST 5 Functions
 Expels wind  Reduces swelling  Jaw pain Facial paralysis, trismus, swelling of the cheek, pain in the face, toothache
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ST 6 Functions
 Expels wind  Benefits jaw and teeth  Activates channel and alleviates pain Facial paralysis, toothache, swelling of the cheek and face, mumps, trismus
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ST 7 Functions
 Benefits ears, jaw, teeth  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Same actions as ST-6  Deafness and ear ache  Trigeminal neuralgia Deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea, toothache, facial paralysis, pain of the face, motor impairment of the jaw
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ST 8 Functions
 Expels wind  Alleviates pain  Benefits eyes  Clears phlegm in the head  Obsessional thoughts Headache, blurring of vision, opthalmalgia, flushing of the face
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ST 9 Functions
 Regulates Qi and blood  Descends rebellious Qi  Benefits throat and neck  Alleviates pain  Remove obstructions from the head  Goiter and thyroid problems Sore throat, asthma, goiter, dizziness, flushing of the face
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ST 10 Functions
 Benefits throat and neck  Descends LU Qi  Cough  Dyspnoea Sore throat, asthma, cough
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ST 11 Functions
 Benefits throat and neck  Descends Qi  Cough  Dyspnoea Sore throat, pain and rigidity of the neck, asthma, hiccup, goiter
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ST 12 Functions
 Descends LU Qi  Clears heat from chest  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Moves yang downward  Excess patterns of rebellious Qi (LU and ST)  Anxiety, nervousness  Insomnia (HT affected by rebellious ST Qi)  Affects all yang channels Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the supraclavicular ofssa
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ST 13 Functions
 Descends rebellious QI  Unbinds the chest  Affects the LU  Nausea and vomiting Fullness of the chest, asthma, cough, hiccup, pain in the chest and hyopchondrium
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ST 14 Functions
 Descends rebellious QI  Unbinds the chest  Affects the LU  Cough Sensation of fullness and pain in the chest, cough
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ST 15 Functions
 Descends rebellious QI  Unbinds the chest  Benefits the breasts  Alleviates pain and itching of the skin  Affects the LU  Scanty breast milk  Nourishes the LU Fullness and pain in the chest and costal region, cough, asthma, mastitis
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ST 16 Functions
 Alleviates coughing and wheezing  Benefits the breast  Affects the LU  Scanty breast milk  Nourishes the LU Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, cough, asthma, mastitis
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ST 17 Functions
NOT NEEDLED
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ST 18 Functions
 Benefits the breast  Reduces swelling  Unbinds the chest  Alleviates cough and wheezing  Affects the LU  Regulates and harmonizes lactation  Regulates ST Qi in relation to breast (phlegm nodules, mastitis, lumps)  Promotes labour Pain in the chest, cough, asthma, mastitis, insufficient lactation
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ST 19 Functions
 Harmonises middle jiao  Lowers rebellious Qi  Descends Qi  Alleviates cough and wheezing  Epigastric fullness (excess conditions)  Nausea and vomiting  Abdominal and digestive disorders  Nervous stomach Abdominal distention, vomiting, gastric pain, anorexia
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ST 20 Functions
 Harmonises the middle jiao  Descends rebellious ST and LU Qi  Similar action to ST-19 Gastric pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, anorexia
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ST 21 Functions
```  Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Harmonises middle jiao  Transforms stagnation  Raises Qi  Stops diarrhea ```  ST patterns excess in nature  Helps Qi to descend  Pair with ST-44 for ST heat Gastric pain, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal distention, diarrhea
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ST 22 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Regulates intestines  Benefits urination  Moves Qi in the epigastrum  Regulates water passages in middle and lower jiaos (edema) Abdominal distention and pain, anorexia, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema
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ST 23 Functions
 Transforms phlegm  Calms the spirit  Harmonises the middle jiao Gastric pain, irritability, mania, indigestion
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ST 24 Functions
 Transforms phlegm  Calms the spirit  Harmonises the ST  Alleviates vomiting  Aids in digestion Gastric pain, vomiting, mania
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ST 25 Functions
```  Regulates intestines  Regulates SP and ST  Resolves dampness and damp-heat  Regulates Qi and blood  Eliminates stagnation ```  Stops diarrhea from SP Qi deficiency  Abdominal pain and distension  Tonify and warm intestines and SP (with moxa)  Diarrhea due to cold  Affects uterus and menstruation (moving Qi and blood during painful periods) Abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, pain around the umbilicus, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation, edema
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ST 26 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain Abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea
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ST 27 Functions
 Benefits KD  Firms essence  Regulates Qi  Promotes urination  Excess ST patterns giving rise to abdominal pain  Resolves damp  Free and unblock intestines (constipation) Lower abdominal distention, dysuria, hernia, seminal emission, premature ejaculation
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ST 28 Functions
 Regulates lower jiao (water passages)  Dispels stagnation  Benefits UB and urination  Benefits uterus ```  Edema  Moves Qi and blood in lower abdomen  Regulates menstruation if due to blood stasis  Benefit fertility for women  Clears damp-phlegm in uterus ``` Lower abdominal distention, retention of urine, edema, hernia, dysmenorrhea, sterility
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ST 29 Functions
 Warms the lower jiao  Regulates menstruation  Benefits genitals  Eliminates blood stasis in uterus  All menstrual problems rooted in blood stasis  In combo with other points for uterine prolapsed Abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, leukorrhea,, prolapse of uterus
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ST 30 Functions
 Regulates Qi in the lower jiao  Regulates the Chong Mai  Subdues running piglet Qi  Strongly invigorates and moves blood  Moves Qi and blood in abdominal area (uterus, genitals, menstruation, hernia, swollen prostate)  Use with SP4/PC6 to open chong and strengthen effect  Benefits SP and digestive system  Tonify Qi and blood Abdominal pain, borborygmus, hernia, swelling and pain of the external genitalia, impotence, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation
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ST 31 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Dispels wind-damp  Local point for muscle atrophy  Bi of hip and upper leg  Pain in inguinal region Pain in the thigh, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain in the lower extremities
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ST 32 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Dispels wind-damp  Atrophy of the leg  Pain and weakness from over-exertion Pain in the lumbar and iliac region, coldness of the knee, paralysis or motor impairment and pain in the lower extremities, beriberi
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ST 33 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Dispels wind-damp  Diabetes  Local leg and knee pain Numbness, soreness, motor impairment of th eleg and th eknee, motor impairment of the lower extremities
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ST 34 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Harmonises the ST and alleviates pain  Moderates acute conditions  Moves Qi and blood in the channel  Expel wind-cold-damp Bi of the knee Pain and numbness of the knee, gastric pain, mastitis, motor impairment of the lower extremities
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ST 35 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Dispels wind-damp  Reduces swelling  Bi of the knee  Cold in the knee Pain, numbness and motor impairment of the knee, beriberi
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ST 36 Functions
```  Harmonises the ST  Fortifies the SP  Resolves damp  Supports the Zheng Qi (through SP and ST)  Fosters Yuan Qi  Tonifies Qi  Nourishes Yin and blood  Clears fire and calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Revives Yang  Restores consciousness ``` ```  Strengthen the mind  Increases body’s resistance to EPI  Raise yang and expel cold  Used for prolapse  Brighten the eyes  Regulates Ying and Wei Qi (ST-36 and LI-4)  Consolidates Cou Li Space and strengthen SP, to clearing edema  Eliminates cold and damp  Wind-cold-damp Bi of the knee and leg  Five Taxations and Seven Injuries  Provides grounding and stability ``` Gastric pain, vomiting, hiccup, abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, mastitis, enteritis, aching of the knee joint and leg, beriberi, edema, cough, asthma, emaciation due to general deficiency, indigestion, apoplexy, hemiplegia, dizziness, insomnia, mania
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ST 37 Functions
 Regulates the intestines  Transforms stagnation  Clears damp-heat  Eliminates diarrhea and dysenteric disorders  Regulates SP and ST  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Restless leg syndrome  Tonifies LI  Treats LI organ and channel  Opens the chest Abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, enteritis, paralysis due to stroke, beriberi
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ST 38 Functions
 Expels wind-damp  Alleviates pain  Benefits the shoulder  Empirical point for frozen shoulder Numbness, soreness and pain of the knee and leg, weakness and motor impairment of the foot, pain and motor impairment of the shoulder, abdominal pain
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ST 39 Functions
 Moves SI Qi  Transforms stagnation  Regulates and harmonises the intestines  Clears damp-heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Flatulents  Restless leg syndrome  Treats mania (disturbed HT limits SI’s ability to sort properly) Lower abdominal pain, backache referring to the testis, mastitis, numbness and paralysis of the lower extremities
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ST 40 Functions
```  Transforms phlegm and damp (#1 point)  Benefits the chest  Clears phlegm from LU and alleviates cough and wheezing  Clears phlegm from HT and calms spirit  Activates channel and alleviates pain ```  Subdue rebellious ST Qi  Resolve excess burden and transforms burden into nourishment Headache, dizziness and vertigo, cough, asthma, excessive sputum, pain in the chest, constipation, mania, epilepsy, muscular atrophy, motor impairment of the shoulder, abdominal pain, swelling or paralysis of the lower extremities
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ST 41 Functions
 Clears heat from ST channel and organ  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Removes channel obstructions  Bi of ankle  Helps dorsiflexion in drop foot  Headaches if caused by ST heat  Alleviates disintrest in food with ST Yin deficiency  Improves nourishment by food with ST heat Pain of the ankle joint, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain and paralysis of the lower extremities, epilepsy, headache, dizziness and vertigo, abdominal distention, constipation
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ST 42 Functions
 Clears heat from ST channel  Harmonises the ST organ  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Painful obstruction due to cold  Opens orifices of the mind Pain of the upper teeth, redness and swelling of the dorsum of the foot, facial paralysis, muscular atrophy and motor impairment of the foot
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ST 43 Functions
 Regulates the SP  Dispels edema  Regulates and harmonises ST and intestines  Expel wind and heat in Bi (even if not on foot) Facial or general edema, abdominal pain, borborygmus, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot
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ST 44 Functions
```  Clears heat from ST channel  Alleviates pain  Harmonises intestines  Clears damp-heat  Calms the spirit ``` ```  Bleeding gums  Jaw pain (especially lower jaw)  Analgesic for jaw and mouth (with LI-4)  Calms overactive thinking  Herpes, cold sores, shingles ``` Toothache, pain in the face, deviation of the mouth, sore throat, epistaxis, gastric pain, acid regurgitation, abdominal distention, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot, febrile disease
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ST 45 Functions
 Clears heat from ST channel  Clears heat  Calms spirit  Restores consciousness  Insomnia (due to ST fire) Facial swelling, deviation of the mouth, epistaxis, toothache, sore throat and hoarse voice, abdominal distention, coldness in the leg and foot, febrile disease, dream disturbed sleep, mania
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SP 1 Functions
```  Stops bleeding  Regulates SP  Unbinds the chest  Calms the HT and spirit  Restores consciousness ```  Invigorates blood to resolve blood stasis Abdominal distention, bloody stools, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding, mental disorders, dream disturbed sleep, convulsion.
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SP 2 Functions
 Regulates the SP  Resolves damp and damp-heat  Harmonises middle jiao  Clears heat  Heat and excess patterns (interior and exterior)  Promote sweating  Calms the HT from increased heat in SP or ST Abdominal distention, gastric pain, constipation, febrile diseases with anhidrosis.
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SP 3 Functions
 Tonifies SP  Resolves damp and damp-heat  Harmonises SP and ST  Regulates Qi  Stimulates the brain, promotes memory and mental clarity  Treat headaches resulting from damp  Influence LU when excess damp is stored there  Strengthen spine and back Gastric pain, abdominal distention, constipation, dysentery, vomiting, diarrhea, borborygmus, sluggishness, beriberi.
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SP 4 Functions
```  Fortifies the SP  Harmonises middle jiao  Regulates Qi  Resolves damp  Calms the spirit  Benefits HT and chest  Regulates the Chong Mai ```  Affects uterus by regulating menstruation and bleeding  Stops bleeding anywhere in the body  Rebellious Qi attacking heart and mind  Anxiety, mental restlessness, insomnia, chest tightness and pain  Pain or heat of foot  Gout of big toe  Regulate and invigorate sea of blood Gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, dysentery, borborygmus.
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SP 5 Functions
 Fortifies SP  Resolves damp  Benefits sinews and bones  Calms the spirit  Bi of knee and ankle  Resolves Bi of any channel from damp  Regulates intestines (empties stagnation from digestive system) Abdominal distention, constipation, diarrhea, borborygmus, pain and rigidity of the tongue, pain in the foot and ankle, hemorrhoids.
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SP 6 Functions
```  Tonifies SP and ST  Resolves damp  Harmonises LV  Tonifies KD (yin)  Regulates menstruation  Induces labor  Harmonises lower jiao  Regulates urination  Benefits genitals  Calms the spirit  Invigorates blood  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ``` ```  Innervates 3 yin channels of leg  Lower jiao patterns with damp-cold or damp-heat  Smoothing action to lower jiao  Nourishes blood and yin  Eliminates blood stasis (esp. LJ, uterus)  Cools the blood  Skin disorders  Stops pain in ``` Abdominal pain, borborygmus, abdominal distention, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus, sterility, delayed labour, nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, dysuria, edema, hernia, pain in the external genitalia, muscular atrophy, motor impairment , paralysis and pain of the lower extremities, headache, dizziness and vertigo, insomnia.
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SP 7 Functions
 Fortifies SP  Resolves damp  Promotes urination  Disperses swelling  “Leaking” in the lower jiao Abdominal distention, borborygmus, coldness, numbness and paralysis of the knee and leg.
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SP 8 Functions
```  Regulates menstruation  Invigorates blood  Harmonises SP  Resolves damp  Moderates acute conditions ```  Stops menstrual bleeding  Stops blood in bowel  Regulates uterus Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, edema, dysuria, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea.
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SP 9 Functions
 Regulates SP  Resolves damp  Opens and moves water passageways  Benefits the lower jiao  Major point to resolve damp (especially from lower jiao—edema, urinary conditions)  Helps induce a regular period Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, dysuria, jaundice, incontinence of urine, pain in the external genitalia, dysmenorrhea, pain in the knee.
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SP 10 Functions
```  Invigorates the blood  Dispels stasis  Cools blood  Harmonises menstruation  Benefits the skin ```  Tonifies and nourishes blood  Accumulation point for blood  Upper side of tide of yin (LV-8,KD-10, SP-9) Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, urticaria, eczema, erysipelas, pain in the medial aspect of the thigh.
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SP 11 Functions
 Regulates urination  Drains damp  Clears heat Dysuria, enuresis, pain and swelling in the inguinal region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain and paralysis of the lower extremities.
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SP 12 Functions
```  Invigorates blood  Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Drains damp  Clears heat  Regulates urination ```  Bi of hip  Invigorate Chong Mai Abdominal pain, hernia, dysuria.
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SP 13 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Constipation  Abdominal fullness and pain  Empower T&T function of SP Lower abdominal pain, hernia.
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SP 14 Functions
 Warms and benefits the lower jiao  Regulates Qi  Descends rebellion  Emotions (worry, rumination)  Pain and distension in abdomen Pain around the umbilical region, abdominal distention, hernia, diarrhea, constipation.
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SP 15 Functions
 Moves Qi  Regulates intestines ```  Lower abdominal pain  Chronic constipation  Strengthen ability of SP in T&T  Damp in intestines  Regulate smooth flow of Qi and LV Qi in abdomen  Induce “poophoria” ``` Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation.
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SP 16 Functions
 Regulates intestines  Dysentery Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, dysentery.
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SP 17 Functions
 Dissipates accumulation of food and fluid and promotes digestion  Level where food enters ST Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondriac region.
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SP 18 Functions
 Regulates and descends Qi  Benefits breasts  Promotes lactation  LU issues  Fullness and pain in chest  SOB  Encourages free breathing Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, cough, hiccup, mastitis, insufficient lactation.
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SP 19 Functions
 Regulates and descends Qi  Unbinds the chest  LU issues  Local point for chest Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondriac region.
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SP 20 Functions
 Regulates and descends Qi  Unbinds the chest  LU issues  Contribute to nourishment for whole body Fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, cough, hiccup.
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SP 21 Functions
 Regulates Qi and blood  Firms sinews and joints  Unbinds the chest  Benefits lateral costal region  LU issues  Connection to all blood by controlling all blood channels of the body  Random wandering pain in the body (stasis of blood in connecting channels, ie fibromyalgia) Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, asthma, general aching and weakness.
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HT 1 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Activates the channel  Benefits the arm  Nourish HT yin  Clear empty heat  Calm mind (anxiety, depression)  HT Qi and yang deficiency Pain in the costal and cardiac regions, scrofula, cold pain of the elbow and arms, dryness of the throat
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HT 2 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Calms the mind  Local point for the arm Pain in the cardiac and hypochondriac regions, shoulder and arm
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HT 3 Functions
```  Calms the spirit  Transforms phlegm  Clears heat  Activates the channel  Benefits the arm ```  Full heat of the HT  Benefits eyes when excess HT heat  Removes obstructions from channel  Harmonizes relationship b/w HT and KD Cardiac pain, spasmodic pain and numbness of the hand and arm, tremor of the hand, scrofula, pain in the axilla and hypochondriac region
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HT 4 Functions
 Calms the spirit  Benefits the voice  Relaxes muscles and sinews  Bi of wrist or elbow  Descending action of HT Qi Cardiac pain, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm, sudden loss of voice
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HT 5 Functions
 Calms the spirit  Regulates HT rhythm  Benefits the tongue  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Tonify HT Qi  Influences UB and urination (HT—luo—SI—UB through tai yang)  Uterine bleeding  Red and heat in eyes  Affects tongue (aphasia) ``` Palpitations, dizziness, blurring of vision, sore throat, sudden loss of voice, aphasia with stiffness of the tongue, pain in the wrist and elbow
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HT 6 Functions
```  Regulates HT blood  Calms the spirit  Moderates acute conditions  Clears deficiency fire  Alleviates night sweating ```  Nourish HT Yin  Blood stasis in chest (stabbing pain)  Stops upward bleeding  Clear heat Cardiac pain, hysteria, night sweating, hemoptysis, epistaxis, sudden loss of voice
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HT 7 Functions
 Calms the spirit  Regulates and tonifies the HT ```  Nourish HT blood  Benefits memory, mental capacity  Impotence in men; lack of sexual desire in women  Anti-itching for skin disorders  Mental illness ``` Cardiac pain, irritability, palpitations, hysteria, amnesia, insomnia, mania, epilepsy, dementia, pain in the hypochondriac region, feverish sensation in the palm, yellowish sclera
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HT 8 Functions
 Clears heat from HT and SI  Calms the spirit  Regulates HT Qi  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Drain HT fire  Lift sinking Qi (prolapse)  Clears heat in UB giving rise to urinary dysfunction when heat results from HT  HT-8/SI-7 drains excess heat Palpitation, pain in the chest, spasmodic pain of the little finger, feverish sensation in the palm, enuresis, dysuria, pruritus of the external genitalia
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HT 9 Functions
 Revives consciousness  Clears heat  Benefits tongue, eyes and throat  Regulates HT Qi and calms the spirit  Expel exterior wind  Opens minds orifices when obstructed by wind  Relieve sense of fullness in HT region Palpitations, cardiac pain, pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions, mania, febrile diseases, loss of consciousness
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SI 1 Functions
```  Clears heat  Benefits sensory orifices  Revives consciousness  Promotes lactation (Empirical)  Benefits the breasts ``` ```  Treat eyes and ears  Expel wind-heat/cold and exterior attacks affecting head and neck  Acute tonsillitis due to wind-heat  Chest pain, fullness below HT  Subdue rebellious Qi ``` Headache, febrile disease, loss of consciousness, insufficient lactation, sore throat, redness of the eye, cloudiness of the cornea
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SI 2 Functions
 Clears wind-heat  Reduces swelling  Benefits eyes, ears, throat  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Clear heat in UB  Inflammation in skin and joints (from fire in SI) Numbness of the fingers, febrile disease, tinnitus, headache, reddish urine
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SI 3 Functions
```  Benefits the occiput, neck, back  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Clears wind and heat  Treats malaria  Calms the spirit  Treats epilepsy  Clears heat and benefits sensory orifices  Regulates the DU (extinguishes wind) ```  Wind-cold/heat most prevalent in head and neck  Muscles and sinews along DU channel  Upper back and acute problems  SI-3/UB-62 for pain on spine  Tonify KD  Aids in ability to gain mental strength Pain and rigidity of the neck, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, mania, malaria, acute lumbar sprain, night sweating, febrile diseases, contraction and numbess of the fingers, pain in the shoulder and elbow
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SI 4 Functions
```  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Clears heat  Reduces swelling  Clears damp-heat  Treats jaundice (empirical point) ```  Bi of wrist or elbow  Hypochondriac pain Febrile diseases with anhidrosis, headache, rigidity of the neck, contraction of the fingers, pain in the wrist, jaundcie
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SI 5 Functions
 Clears heat  Reduces swelling  Calms the spirit  Provides mental clarity  Benefits ears and eyes  Clear channel pathologies Swelling of the neck and submandibular region, pain of the hand and wrist, febrile disease
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SI 6 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the shoulder and arm  Moderates acute conditions  Benefits the eyes  Wrist pain  Benefit sinews Blurring of vision, pain in the shoulder, elbow and arm
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SI 7 Functions
```  Clears heat  Releases the exterior  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the finger joints ```  Bi of elbow  Anxiety, mental restlessness  Warts Neck rigidity, headache, dizziness, spasmodic pain in the elbow and fingers, febrile diseases, mania
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SI 8 Functions
 Clears heat  Reduces swelling  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Resolves damp-heat  Scrofula- damp-heat in neck, cheeks, gums, eyes leading to pain and swelling  Jaundice (yellow eyes) Headache, swelling of the cheek, pain in the nape, shoulder, arm, and elbow, epilepsy
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SI 9 Functions
 Expel wind  Benefit the shoulder  Activates the channel and alleviates pain Pain in the scapular region, motor impairment of the hand and arm
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SI 10 Functions
```  Pain and swelling of shoulder that radiates to scapula  Weakness and pain of shoulder and arm  Inability to raise shoulder  Chills and fever  Scrofula ``` Swelling of the shoulder, aching and weakness of the shoulder and arm
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SI 11 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Moves Qi  Unbinds the chest and lateral costal region  Benefits the breasts  Shoulder pain Pain in the scapular region, pain in the lateroposterior apsect of the elbow and arm, asthma
118
SI 12 Functions
 Expels wind  Benefits shoulder and scapula Pain in the scapular region, numbness and aching of the upper extremities, motor impairment of the shoulder and arm
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SI 13 Functions
 Benefits the shoulder and scapula  Aids in elimination of wind Pain and stiffness of the scapular region
120
SI 14 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Expels wind and cold  Benefits the shoulder and scapula Aching of the shoulder and back, pain and rigidity of the neck
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SI 15 Functions
 Descends LU Qi  Activates the channel and alleviates pain Cough, asthma, pain in the shoulder and back, hemoptysis
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SI 16 Functions
```  Benefits ears, throat, voice  Regulates Qi  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Clears heat ```  Regulate ascending and descending of Qi to the head  Strengthen SI ability to sort  Expel wind Sore throat, sudden loss of voice, deafness, tinnitus, stiffness and pain of the neck
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SI 17 Functions
 Benefits neck and throat  Disperses swelling  Descends rebellious Qi  Benefits the ears  Resolves interior and exterior damp  Benefits glands  Stronger Window of Heaven action Deafness, tinnitus, sore throat, swelling of the cheek, foreign body sensation in the throat, goiter
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SI 18 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Alleviates pain  Clears heat  Reduces swelling  Facial paralysis, twitching, deviation Facial paralysis, twitching of the eyelids, pain in the face, toothache, swelling of the cheek, yellowish sclera
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SI 19 Functions
 Benefits the ears  Calms the spirit  Transition between hearing and seeing  Tinnitus and deafness (mostly deficient types)  May cultivate intuition Deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea, motor impairment of the mandibular joint, toothache
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BL 1 Functions
 Benefits the eyes  Expels wind  Clears heat  Watery eyes  LV fire  Encourages clear yang to rise to eyes  Insomnia or somnolence Redness, swelling and pain of the eye, itching of the canthus, lacrimation, night blindness, colour blindness, blurring of vision, myopia
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BL 2 Functions
```  Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Benefits the eyes  Clears the head  Alleviates pain ```  Subdue LV Qi if affecting eyes and head  Facial paralysis Headache, blurring and failing of vision, pain in the supraorbital region, lacrimation, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, twitching of eyelids, glaucoma.
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BL 3 Functions
 Expels wind  Clears heat  Alleviates pain  Benefits eyes and nose  Calming  Downward moving  Enters brain Headache, giddiness, epilepsy, nasal obstruction.
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BL 4 Functions
 Expels wind  Clears heat  Alleviates pain  Benefits eyes and nose  Calming  Downward moving  Enters brain Headache, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, blurring and failing of vision.
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BL 5 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Descends yang  Clears heat  Clears head and nose  Subdue rising LV yang  Rigidity of spine Headache, blurring of vision, epilepsy, convulsion.
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BL 6 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Clears the head  Benefits the eyes and nose Headache, blurring of vision, nasal obstruction.
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BL 7 Functions
 Benefits and regulates the nose  Clears the head  Wind of the head  Vertex headaches Headache, giddiness, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea.
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BL 8 Functions
 Benefits the sense organs  Pacifies wind  Transforms phlegm  Calms the spirit  Treats eyes Dizziness, blurring of vision, tinnitus, mania.
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BL 9 Functions
 Expels wind and cold  Alleviates pain  Benefits the eyes and nose  Headaches from LV yang rising  Stiff neck  Mental exhaustion Headache and neck pain, dizziness, opthalmalgia, nasal obstruction.
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BL 10 Functions
```  Regulates Qi  Pacifies wind  Benefits the head and sensory orifices  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ``` ```  Regulates Qi to/from head  Subdues rebellious Qi  Occipital pain  Vertex and occipital headache  Stiff neck  Strengthens yang  Stimulates memory and concentration  Brightens eyes ``` Headache, nasal obstruction, sore throat, neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back.
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BL 11 Functions
 Benefits the bones and joints  Expels EPI and firms the exterior  Regulates and descends LU Qi  Alleviates cough ```  Tonifies blood on surface of the body  Muscular ache of Cou Li  Tonify Ying Qi to deter EPI  Promotes bone formation in children  Decreases bone degeneration in older adults ``` Headache, pain in the neck and back, pain and soreness in the scapular region, cough, fever, neck rigidity.
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BL 12 Functions
```  Expels wind  Releases the exterior  Strengthens Wei Qi  Firms exterior  Disseminates and descends LU Qi  Benefits the nose ```  Initial stages of wind-cold/heat  Spreads Wei Qi  Consolidates Cou Li  Back pain Common cold, cough, fever and headache, neck rigidity, backache.
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BL 13 Functions
```  Tonifies LU Qi  Nourishes LU yin  Descends and disseminates LU Qi  Clears heat from LU  Releases the exterior ```  Wind-heat/cold when cough is most prominent  Regulate Ying and Wei Qi  Calms the mind Cough, asthma, chest pain, spitting of blood, afternoon fever, night sweating.
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BL 14 Functions
 Spreads LV Qi  Unbinds the chest  Regulates HT Qi  Regulates and descends Qi  Strongly moves Qi and blood to alleviate pain Cough, cardiac pain, palpitations, stuffy chest, vomiting.
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BL 15 Functions
```  Tonifies and nourishes HT  Regulates HT Qi  Calms the spirit  Unbinds the chest and resolves blood stasis  Clears HT fire ```  Anxiety, insomnia  Stimulates mind for poor memory  Depression Cardiac pain, panic, loss of memory, palpitation, cough, spitting of blood, nocturnal emission, night sweating, mania, epilepsy.
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BL 16 Functions
 Regulates Qi in the chest and abdomen  Epigastric pain  Breast abscess  General yang deficiency Cardiac pain, stomachache.
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BL 17 Functions
```  Invigorates blood  Dispels blood stasis  Cools blood heat  Stops bleeding  Nourishes and harmonises the blood  Harmonises the diaphragm  Descends rebellious Qi ```  Removes blood stasis from any organ  Stops upward bleeding  Connects upper and middle jiao Vomiting, hiccup, belching, difficulty in swallowing, asthma, cough, spitting of blood, afternoon fever, night sweats, measles.
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BL 18 Functions
```  Spreads LV Qi  Regulates and nourishes LV blood  Pacifies wind  Cools fire and clears damp-heat  Benefits the eyes and sinews ```  Hypochondriac pain  Subdue LV yang Jaundice, pain in the hypochondriac region, redness of the eye, blurring of vision, night blindness, mental disorders, epilepsy, backache, spitting of blood, epistaxis.
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Bl 19 Functions
 Clears damp-heat from LV and GB  Clears EPI from Shao Yang  Tonifies and regulates GB Qi  Tonifies deficiency ```  Depression  Increases courage and ability to make decisions  General yin deficiency  Relaxes diaphragm  Pacifies ST ``` Jaundice, bitter taste of the mouth, pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, pulmonary tuberculosis, afternoon fever.
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BL 20 Functions
 Tonifies SP Qi and yang  Resolves damp and phlegm  Raises SP Qi and holds the blood  Regulates and harmonises the Qi of middle jiao  Physical and mental exhaustion  Prolapse  Hold blood in vessels  Ascend SP Qi Epigastric pain, abdominal distention, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, blood stools, profuse menstruation, edema, anorexia, backache.
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BL 21 Functions
 Regulates ST  Descends rebellious Qi  Harmonises middle jiao ```  General fatigue  Weak limbs  Poor appetite  Tonify SP and ST  Damp and phlegm ``` Pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions, anorexia, abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
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BL 22 Functions
```  Moves and regulates SJ  Regulates SP and ST  Resolves damp  Regulates water passages  Promotes urination  Resolves masses ```  Lower jiao edema  Deficiency of upper body (headaches, dizziness)  Temperature regulation Borborygmus, abdominal distention, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, pain and stiffness of the lower back.
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BL 23 Functions
```  Tonify KD  Fortifies yang  Benefits essence  Nourishes KD yin  Firms KD Qi  Regulates water passages  Benefits urination  Benefits and warms the uterus  Benefits the ears and eyes  Strengthens lumbar region ``` ```  Tonify KD (yin, yang, qi, essence, grasp of LU Qi)  Chronic asthma  Strengthen will power  Strengthen marrow  Consolidates DU, REN, Chong  Chronic, deficiency ear problems  Moistens eyes  Connects to deepest reserves ``` Nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, low back pain, weakness of the knee, blurring of vision, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, edema, asthma, diarrhea.
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BL 24 Functions
 Strengthens lumbar regions and legs  Regulates lower jiao  Eliminate stasis in lower jiao Low back pain, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, asthma.
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BL 25 Functions
 Regulates intestines  Transforms stagnation  Alleviates pain  Strengthens lumbar region and legs  Promote excreting function of LI  Constipation and diarrhea  Abdominal fullness and distention Low back pain, borborygmus, abdominal distention, diarrhea, constipation, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities, sciatica.
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BL 26 Functions
 Strengthens lumbar region  Regulates lower jiao  SI joint pain  Moves Qi in lower jiao  Promote urination Low back pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, enuresis, sciatica, frequent urination.
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BL 27 Functions
```  Separates pure from turbid  Regulates intestines and BL  Drains turbid dampness  Clears damp-heat  Regulates SI Qi ```  Urinary dysfunction Lower abdominal pain and distention, dysentery, nocturnal emission, hematuria, enuresis, morbid leukorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica.
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BL 28 Functions
```  Regulates the BL  Clears damp-heat from lower jiao  Dispels stagnation  Resolves masses  Benefits lumbar region and legs ```  Clears heat from BL  Open water passages of lower jiao Retention of urine, enuresis, frequent urination, diarrhea, constipation, stiffness and pain of the lower back.
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BL 29 Functions
 Benefits lumbar region  Dispels cold  Stops diarrhea Dysentery, hernia, stiffness and pain of the lower back.
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BL 30 Functions
 Benefits the lumbar region and legs  Regulates menstruation  Stops leucorrhea and seminal emission  Issues of anus (prolapse, incontinence, hemorrhoids)  Firms Qi and essence for seminal emissions Enuresis, pain due to hernia, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, cold sensation and pain of the lower back, dysuria, constipation, tenesmus, prolapse of the rectum.
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BL 31 Functions
```  Regulates lower jiao  Facilitates urination and defecation  Regulates menstruation  Stops leucorrhea  Benefits lumbar region and legs ``` Low back pain, dysuria, constipation, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus.
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BL 32 Functions
```  Regulates lower jiao  Facilitates urination and defecation  Regulates menstruation  Stops leucorrhea  Benefits lumbar region and legs ``` ```  Tonifies KD essence  Infertility  Painful periods radiating to sacrum  Resolves damp  Stimulates ascending of Qi in uterus, BL, anus ``` Low back pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, dysuria, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities.
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BL 33 Functions
```  Regulates lower jiao  Facilitates urination and defecation  Regulates menstruation  Stops leucorrhea  Benefits lumbar region and legs ``` Low back pain, constipation, diarrhea, dysuria, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea.
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BL 34 Functions
```  Regulates lower jiao  Facilitates urination and defecation  Regulates menstruation  Stops leucorrhea  Benefits lumbar region and legs ``` Low back pain, lower abdominal pain, dysuria, constipation, morbid leukorrhea.
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BL 35 Functions
 Clears damp-heat  Regulates the lower jiao  Benefits the coccyx  Treats hemorrhoids Dysentery, bloody stools, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, impotence, morbid leukorrhea.
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BL 36 Functions
```  Activates the channel  Relaxes sinews  Alleviates pain  Regulates lower jiao  Treats hemorrhoids ```  Sciatic pain Pain in the lower back and gluteal region, constipation, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities.
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BL 37 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the lumbar spine  Sciatica Pain in the lower back and thigh, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities, hemiplegia.
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BL 38 Functions
 Relaxes the sinews  Alleviates pain  Clears heat  Soothes contraction  Local knee pain Numbness of the gluteal and femoral regions, contraction of the tendons in the popliteal fossa.
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BL 39 Functions
 Harmonises SJ  Regulates urination  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Ensures open water passages in lower jiao  Disperses damp-heat in lower jiao Stiffness and pain of the lower back, distention and fullness of the lower abdomen, edema, dysuria, cramping of the leg and foot.
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BL 40 Functions
```  Benefits lumbar region and knees  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Cools the blood  Clears summer-heat  Stops vomiting and diarrhea  Benefits the BL ```  Low back pain (best for excess)  Skin diseases with heat in blood Low back pain, motor impairment of the hip joint, contraction of the tendons in the popliteal fossa, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities, hemiplegia, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, erysipelas.
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BL 41 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Expels wind and cold  Neck pain Stiffness and pain of the shoulder, back, and neck, numbness of the elbow and arm.
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BL 42 Functions
 Tonifies and nourishes the LU  Soothes dyspnoea  Alleviates cough  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Upper back and shoulder pain  Settles the Po  Calms the spirit  Prolonged sadness Pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis, cough, asthma, neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back.
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BL 43 Functions
```  Tonifies and nourishes the LU, HT, KD, SP, ST  Nourishes yin  Clears heat  Calms the spirit  Fosters Yuan Qi  Resolves phlegm ```  All chronic diseases with great disability  Tonify Qi of whole body through SP/ST  Invigorates mind by tonifying HT  Stimulates memory  Lifts spirits after long-standing disease  Nourish essence  KD deficiency Pulmonary tuberculosis, cough, asthma, spitting of blood, night sweating, poor memory, nocturnal emission.
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BL 44 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Regulates Qi  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Calm and strengthen mind  Stimulate clarity and intelligence  HT fire draining  Unite HT and mind Asthma, cardiac pain, palpitation, stuffy chest, cough, stiffness and pain of the back.
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BL 45 Functions
```  Expels wind  Clears heat  Descends LU Qi  Invigorates Qi and blood  Alleviates pain ```  Shingles Cough, asthma, pain of the shoulder and back.
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BL 46 Functions
 Regulates the diaphragm  Benefits the middle jiao  Descends rebellion  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Tonify Qi  Move stagnation in diaphragm Dysphagia, hiccup, vomiting, belching, pain and stiffness of the back.
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BL 47 Functions
 Spreads LV Qi  Relaxes the sinews  Harmonises the middle jiao ```  Settles and roots the Hun  Depression, resentment, frustration  Excessive dreaming  Vague sense of fear  Strengthen ability for planning ``` Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, back pain, vomiting, diarrhea.
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BL 48 Functions
 Regulates the GB  Clears damp-heat  Harmonises the middle jiao  Jaundice  Timidity  Dithering (state of agitated indecision)  Psycho-spiritual aspect of decision making Borborygmus, abdominal pain, diarrhea, pain in the hypochondriac region, jaundice.
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BL 49 Functions
 Clears damp-heat  Regulates SP and ST  Transform obsessisve thought to productive thought  Strengthen LU  Strengthen intellect to stimulate memory  Sudden turmoil disorder (vomiting and diarrhea) Abdominal distention, borborygmus, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty in swallowing.
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BL 50 Functions
 Harmonises the middle jiao  Increase openness to receiving nourishment Abdominal distention, pain in the epigastric region and back, infantile indigestion.
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BL 51 Functions
 Dispels stagnation  Benefits the breast  Tightness and pain in area between HT and diaphragm  Aids in communication between upper and lower jiao  Upward energetic Abdominal pain, constipation, abdominal mass.
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BL 52 Functions
 Tonifies KD  Benefits essence  Regulates urination  Strengthens lumbar region  Male sexual issues  Infertility in women  Addictions, depression Nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, frequent urination, dysuria, irregular menstruation, pain in the back and knee, edema.
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BL 53 Functions
 Benefits lumbar region  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Regulates lower jiao  Benefits urination  Menstrual disorders Borborygmus, abdominal distention, pain in the lower back, anuria.
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BL 54 Functions
 Benefits lumbar region  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Regulates urination  Treats hemorrhoids  Piriformis syndrome  Cold-damp Pain in the lumbosacral region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment of the lower extremities, dysuria, swelling around external genitalia, hemorrhoids, constipation.
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BL 55 Functions
 Activates channel and alleviates pain  Stops uterine bleeding  Treats pain of genitals  Empower yang of legs and low back Low back pain and paralysis of the lower extremities.
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BL 56 Functions
 Relaxes sinews  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Benefits foot and heel  Treats hemorrhoids  Stool incontinence  Disorders of intestines Spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, constipation, beriberi.
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BL 57 Functions
 Relaxes the sinews  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the calf and heel  Treats hemorrhoids (empirical)  Low back pain and sciatica Low back pain, spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, constipation, beriberi.
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BL 58 Functions
 Harmonises upper and lower  Expels wind from Tai yang channels  Treats hemorrhoids  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Sciatica  Tonifies KD  Subdue rebellious Qi Headache, blurring of vision, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, back pain, hemorrhoids, weakness of the leg.
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BL 59 Functions
 Benefits lumbar region and legs  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Moves Qi and blood in Yang Qiao  Chronic weakness and stiffness of legs and back Heavy sensation of the head, headache, low back pain, redness and swelling of the external malleolus, paralysis of the lower extremities.
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BL 60 Functions
```  Clears heat  Lowers yang  Pacifies wind  Leads down excess  Activates entire BL channel and alleviates pain  Relaxes sinews  Strengthens lumbar  Promotes labour (empirical) ```  Chronic LBP  Shoulder, neck, occipital pain  Headaches from KD deficiency  Calms the mind Headache, blurring of vision, neck rigidity, epistaxis, pain in the shoulder, back and arm, swelling and pain of the heel, difficulty labour, epilepsy.
186
BL 61 Functions
 Relaxes sinews  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Local heel pain Muscular atrophy and weakness of the lower extremities, pain in the heel.
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BL 62 Functions
```  Pacifies interior wind  Expels exterior wind  Calms spirit  Treats epilepsy  Benefits head and eyes  Opens and regulates Yang Qiao  Activates channel and alleviates pain ``` ```  Movement and agility  Brings yang to eyes  Insomnia  Harmonises right and left body  Influences spine and brain  Back pain ``` Epilepsy, mania, headache, dizziness, insomnia, backache, aching of the leg.
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BL 63 Functions
 Pacifies wind  Moderates acute conditions  Relaxes sinews  Activates channel and alleviates pain Mania, epilepsy, infantile convulsion, backache, pain in the external malleolus, motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities.
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BL 64 Functions
```  Clears the head and eyes  Eliminates wind  Calms the spirit  Relaxes sinews  Activates channel and alleviates pain ```  Subdue rebellious Qi  Subdue LV wind from head  Helps resolve fear Headache, neck rigidity, pain in the lower back and thigh, epilepsy.
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BL 65 Functions
 Clears the head and eyes  Clears heat  Dissipates swelling  Activates channel and alleviates pain ```  Downward moving  Bi of neck  Expels exterior wind  Beginning cases of wind-cold EPI (especially with pronounced stiff neck, headache)  Calms the mind ``` Mania, headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, backache, pain in the lower extremities.
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BL 66 Functions
 Clears heat  Descends LU and ST Qi  Heat in eyes and nose Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, epistaxis, mania.
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BL 67 Functions
 Expels wind  Clears the head and eyes  Turns the fetus (5 cones per side for 10 days)  Facilitates labor  Headache from wind Headache, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, opthalmalgia, mal position of fetus, difficult labour, detention or afterbirth.
193
KD 1 Functions
 Descends excess from head  Calms the spirit  Revives consciousness  Rescues yang ```  Tonify KD yin  HT-KD axis  Extinguishes internal wind  Anxiety, mental illness  Bring down rebellious Qi  Expel wind EPI  Regulate lower jiao ``` Headache, blurring of vision, dizziness, sore throat, dryness of the tongue, loss of voice, dysuria, infantile convulsions, feverish sensation in the sole, loss of consciousness.
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KD 2 Functions
 Clears deficiency heat  Regulates the KD  Regulates the lower jiao  Reinforces HT-KD axis Puritis vulvae, prolapse of uterus, irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, hemoptysis, thirst, diarrhea, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot, acute infantile omphalitis.
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KD 3 Functions
```  Nourishes KD yin  Clears deficiency heat  Tonifies KD yang  Anchors the Qi and benefits the LU  Strengthen the lumbar spine ```  Contacts Yuan Qi  Strengthen low back and knees Sore throat, toothache, deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, spitting of blood, asthma, thirst, irregular menstruation, insomnia, nocturnal emission, impotence, frequency of micturition, pain in the lower back.
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KD 4 Functions
 Reinforces the KD  Anchors the Qi and benefits the LU  Strengthen the will and dispel fear  Chronic pain pack (from KD deficiency)  Influences mind  Urinary problems Spitting of blood, asthma, stiffness and pain of the lower back, dysuria, constipation, pain in the heel, dementia.
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KD 5 Functions
 Regulate the Chong and Ren  Benefits menstruation  Acute conditions and pain  Urethritis  Moves stagnation Amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, prolapse of uterus, dysuria, blurring of vision.
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KD 6 Functions
```  Benefits the throat  Nourishes KD (yin)  Clears deficiency heat  Regulate Yin Qiao  Calm the spirit  Regulate lower jiao ``` ```  Moistens throat and eyes  Insomnia  Cools blood  Skin disorders  Influences uterus  Amenorrhea and prolapse ``` Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of uterus, puritis vulvae, frequency of micturition, retention of urine, constipation, epilepsy, insomnia, sore throat, asthma.
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KD 7 Functions
```  Benefits the KD (yang)  Regulates water passages  Treats edema  Regulates sweating  Drains damp and clears damp-heat  Strengthens lumbar region ``` Edema, abdominal distention, diarrhea, borborygmus, muscular atrophy of the leg, night sweating, spontaneous sweating, febrile diseases without sweating.
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KD 8 Functions
```  Regulates the Chong and Ren  Adjusts menstruation  Stops uterine bleeding  Clears heat  Drains damp from lower jiao ```  Abdominal masses  Pain/stagnation of Yin Qiao Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, diarrhea, constipation, pain and swelling of testis.
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KD 9 Functions
 Clears the HT  Transforms phlegm  Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Calms mind  Nourish KD yin  HT-KD axis Mental disorders, pain in the foot and lower leg, hernia.
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KD 10 Functions
 Clears damp-heat from lower jiao  Benefits KD (yin)  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Clears heat  Lubricates, cleanses, cools Impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, dysuria, pain in the knee and popliteal fossa, mental disorders.
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KD 11 Functions
 Benefits the lower jiao ```  Lower abdominal pain  Pain of genitals  Stagnation in lower jiao  Red eyes  Low sperm count  STIs  Shan disorders ``` Fullness and pain in the lower abdomen, dysuria, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain of genitalia.
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KD 12 Functions
 Tonifies the KD  Astringes essence ```  Regulates uterus  Influences menstruation  Promote ovulation  Fertility and conception  Influences eyes ``` Nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, pain in the external genitalia, prolapse of uterus.
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KD 13 Functions
 Regulates the Chong and Ren  Regulates lower jiao ```  Tonify KD and Essence  Abdominal fullness  Running piglet Qi  Strengthen uterus  Receiving of LU Qi  Lower two orifices  Clears heat from eyes ``` Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
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KD 14 Functions
```  Benefits the lower jiao  Alleviates pain  Regulates Qi  Moves blood stasis  Regulates water passages  Promotes urination ```  Abdominal fullness and distension  Nourish essence  Nourish marrow  Regulates uterus and menstruation Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain.
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KD 15 Functions
 Regulates intestines  Regulates the lower jiao Irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, constipation.
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KD 16 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Regulates and warms the intestines ```  Calms HT  Relieve anxiety from rebellious Qi of Chong  Move Qi and blood in abdomen  Benefit membranes  HT-KD axis ``` Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea.
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KD 17 Functions
 Dispels accumulation  Alleviates pain  Stimulate LI  Harmonise SP and ST Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
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KD 18 Functions
```  Regulates the lower jiao  Alleviates pain  Regulates Qi  Moves blood stasis  Harmonises the ST ```  Infertility  Severe abdominal pain Vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, postpartum abdominal pain, sterility
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KD 19 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Harmonises the ST  Lowers rebellion  Alleviates cough and wheezing Borborygmus, abdominal pain, epigastric pain, constipation, vomiting.
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KD 20 Functions
 Harmonises the middle jiao  Unbinds the chest  Transforms phlegm  Aids in digestion  Prevents damp accumulation in upper and mid jiaos Abdominal pain and distention, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, morning sickness.
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kD 21 Functions
```  Fortifies the SP  Harmonises the ST  Lowers rebellion  Spreads LV Qi  Benefits the chest and breasts  Alleviates pain ```  Regulates Qi exiting and entering Chong in abdomen  Lack of breast milk  Breast abscess Abdominal pain and distention, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, morning sickness.
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KD 22 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Lowers rebellious ST and LU Qi  No pleasure in eating Cough, asthma, distention and fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, vomiting, anorexia.
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KD 23 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Lowers rebellious ST and LU Qi  Benefits the breasts  Fullness of chest  Difficulty breathing Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis.
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KD 24 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Lowers rebellious ST and LU Qi  Benefits the breasts  Descending of LU Qi  Smooth flow of LV Qi in chest Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis.
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KD 25 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Lowers rebellious ST and LU Qi  Cough, asthma  Fullness of chest Cough, asthma, chest pain.
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KD 26 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Benefits the breast  Transforms phlegm  Lowers rebellious ST and LU Qi  Smooth flow of Qi in chest Cough, asthma, accumulation of phlegm, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region.
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KD 27 Functions
```  Unbinds the chest  Transforms phlegm  Alleviates cough and wheezing  Harmonises the ST  Lowers rebellious Qi ```  Distension  Nausea, vomiting  Open back shu points  Descends LU Qi Cough, asthma, chest pain.
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PC 1 Functions
```  Unbinds the chest  Transforms phlegm  Descends rebellion (LU)  Regulates Qi  Dissipates nodules  Benefits the breasts ``` Suffocating sensation in the chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, swelling and pain of the axillary region
221
PC 2 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Invigorates blood  Alleviates pain Cardiac pain, distention of the hypochondriac region, cough, pain in the chest, back , and the medial aspect of the arm
222
PC 3 Functions
 Clears heat from the Qi, Ying, blood levels  Harmonises the ST and intestines  Stops vomiting  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Cools blood  Febrile and skin diseases  Invigorate Qi and blood  Resolve chest pain, tightness of chest  Treats wind (tremors, paralysis)  Calms mind from HT fire ``` Cardiac pain, palpitation, febrile diseases, irritability, stomachache, vomiting, pain in the elbow and arm, tremor of the hand and arm
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PC 4 Functions
```  Invigorates blood  Dispels stasis  Cools blood  Stops bleeding  Calms and strengthens the spirit  Moderates acute conditions ```  Chest pain  Regulates rhythm of HT  Anxiety, depression, insomnia from HT deficiency  Moves bitterness  Harmonize function of diaphragm (LV Qi up, HT Qi down equals stagnation in middle jiao) Cardiac pain, palpitation, epistaxis, hematemesis, hemoptysis, chest pain, furuncle, epilepsy
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PC 5 Functions
```  Transforms phlegm  Settles and calms the spirit  Descends rebellious Qi  Regulates the ST  Regulates menstruation ```  Phlegm misting the mind  Moves blood  Empirical point for malaria Cardiac pain, palpitation, stomachache, vomiting, febrile diseases, irritability, malaria, mental disorders, epilepsy, swelling of the axilla, contraction of the elbow and arm
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PC 6 Functions
```  Unbinds the chest  Regulates Qi  Regulates the HT  Calms the spirit  Harmonises the ST  Alleviates nausea and vomiting  Clears heat  Opens the Yin Wei Mai ``` ```  Promotes sleep  Anxiety related to any HT pattern  Irritability from LV Qi stagnation  Moves LV Qi and blood  GERD, hiccups, belching  Stiffness of neck and occiput  Painful, irregular periods  Invigorates blood  Pain of HT and chest ``` Cardiac pain, palpitation, stuffy chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, stomachache, nausea, vomiting, hiccup, mental disorders, epilepsy, insomnia, febrile diseases, irritability, malaria, contraction and pain of the elbow and arm
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PC 7 Functions
```  Clears heat from the HT  Calms the spirit  Harmonises the ST and intestines  Unbinds the chest  Clears the Ying levels  Cools the blood ``` Cardiac pain, palpitation, stomachache, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, stuffy chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, convulsion, insomnia, irritability, foul breath
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PC 8 Functions
```  Clears heat from PC  Revives consciousness  Clears heat from the HT  Calms the spirit  Harmonises the ST  Clears heat from middle jiao  Clears the Ying level  Cools blood ```  Clears HT fire  Tongue ulcers  Reduce high fevers Cardiac pain, mental disorder, epilepsy, gastritis, foul breath, fungus infection of the hand and foot, vomiting, nausea
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PC 9 Functions
```  Clears heat from PC  Revives consciousness  Clears the HT  Benefits the tongue  Clears summer-heat ```  Extinguish exterior wind  Acute wind stroke  fever Cardiac pain, palpitation, loss of consciousness, aphasia with stiffness and swelling of the tongue, febrile diseases, heat stroke, convulsion, feverish sensation in the palm
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SJ 1 Functions
 Clears upper jiao heat  Benefits ears and tongue  Activates channel and alleviates pain  Exterior wind-heat invasion (esp. with earache)  Clears heat in PC and HT Headache, redness of the eyes, sore throat, stiffness of the tongue, febrile diseases, irritability
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SJ 2 Functions
 Disperses upper jiao heat  Benefits ears  Calms the spirit  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Clear wind-heat  Alternating chills and fever  Eye problems  Clear LV fire (LV to GB to SJ)  Bi of hands and fingers  Moisten mucous membranes ``` Headache, redness of the eyes, sudden deafness, sore throat, malaria, pain in the arm
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SJ 3 Functions
 Clears heat  Benefits the ears  Clears the head and eyes  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Same as SJ-2  Subdue LV yang (headaches especially if on temples)  Moves LV Qi and eliminates stagnation  Depression  Inflammation of eyes and ears  Neck pain (Dr. Tan) ``` Headache, redness of the eyes, deafness, tinnitus,s ore throat, febrile diseases, pain in the elbow and arm, motor impairment of fingers
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SJ 4 Functions
 Relaxes the sinews  Alleviates pain  Clears heat  Connects to Yuan Qi  Tonifies Yuan Qi  Regulates Qi and blood of Chong and Ren  Stimulates transformation of liquids in lower jiao (edema, difficult urination)  Bi of wrist, arm, shoulder  Headaches from external wind invasion  Regulates ST Pain in the arms, shoulder, and wrist, malaria, deafness, thirst
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SJ 5 Functions
```  Expels wind  Releases the exterior  Benefits head and ears  Opens Yang Wei  Clears heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Regulates Shao Yang (alternating fever and chills)  Subdue LV-Yang rising  Bi of arm, neck, shoulders Febrile diseases, headache, pain in the cheek, strained neck, deafness, tinnitus, pain in the hypochondriac region, motor impairment of the elbow and arm, pain in the fingers, hand tremor
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SJ 6 Functions
 Regulates Qi in all three jiaos  Clears heat from all three jiaos  Benefits the chest and lateral costal region  Moves stool  Benefits the voice  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Qi stagnation  Remove LV-Qi stagnation  Moves Qi and blood in the Ren as a result of Qi blocked in SJ  Clear heat in head from febrile diseases  Expel wind-heat in skin Tinnitus, deafness, pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, constipation, febrile diseases, aching and heavy sensation of the shoulder and back, sudden hoarseness of voice
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SJ 7 Functions
 Clears the SJ channel  Benefits the ears  Clears acute and excess patterns  Temples and eyebrows  Moves Qi in all jiaos Deafness, pain in the ear, epilepsy, pain of the arm
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SJ 8 Functions
 Clears the SJ channel  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Bi of arm, shoulder, neck, occiput  Smell, taste, vision, hearing Deafness, sudden hoarseness of voice, pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, pain in the hand and arm, toothache
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SJ 9 Functions
 Benefits the throat and ears  Local Bi  Similar to SJ-8 Deafness, toothache, migraine, sudden hoarseness of voice, pain in the forearm
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SJ 10 Functions
```  Transforms phlegm  Dissipates nodules  Regulates Qi  Descends rebellion  Calms the spirit  Clears heat from SJ channel  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Bi of channel  Goiter, lymph gland swelling  Exterior wind invasion (regulates Ying and Wei Qi)  Resolves LV Qi stagnation Migraine, pain in the neck, shoulder and arm, epilepsy, scrofula, goiter
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SJ 11 Functions
 Activates the channel  Dispels wind-damp  Clears damp-heat  Warms uterus, interior, HT Motor impairment and pain of the shoulder and arm, migraine
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SJ 12 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Encourages disbursement of water throughout the body  Warms the channel Headache, neck rigidity, motor impairment and pain of the arm
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SJ 13 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Transforms phlegm  Activates the channel and alleviates pain Giter, pain in the shoulder and arm
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SJ 14 Functions
 Dispels wind-damp  Alleviates pain  Benefits the shoulder joint  Arthritis Pain in motor impairment of the shoulder and upper arm
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SJ 15 Functions
 Dispels wind-damp  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Unbinds the chest  Regulates Qi  Shoulder pain  Clears heat Pain in the shoulder and elbow, stiffness of the neck
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SJ 16 Functions
 Benefits head and sense organs  Regulates and descends Qi Headache, neck rigidity, facial swelling, blurring of vision, sudden deafness
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SJ 17 Functions
 Benefits the ears  Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  ALL ear problems  Hiccups  Wind of the face Tinnitus, deafness, otorrhea, facial paralysis, toothache, swelling of the cheek, scrofula, trismus
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SJ 18 Functions
 Benefits the ears  Calms fright  Pacifies wind Headache, tinnitus, deafness, infantile convulsion
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SJ 19 Functions
 Benefits the ears  Clears heat  Calms fright  Relieves tetany  Foggy head Headache, tinnitus, deafness, pain in the ear, infantile convulsion
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SJ 20 Functions
 Benefits the ears  Benefits the teeth, gums, lips  Clears heat  Ears, mouth, teeth, jaw  Brightens eyes  Increase connection between hearing and seeing  Connects to intuition Tinnitus, redness, pain and swelling of the eye, swelling of the gum, toothache, parotitis
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SJ 21 Functions
 Benefits the ears  Clears heat  Toothache  Lock jaw Tinnitus, deafness, otorrhea, toothache, stiffness of the lip
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SJ 22 Functions
 Expels wind  Alleviates pain  Local muscle spasm Migraine, tinnitus, lockjaw
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SJ 23 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Alleviates pain  Benefits the eyes  Headaches from LV Yang rising  Ear problems  Inability to move eyebrows  Bells Palsy Headache, redness and pain in the eye, blurring of vision, twitching of the eyelid, toothache, facial paralysis
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GB 1 Functions
 Benefits the eyes  Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Migraines Headache, redness and pain of the eyes, failing of vision, lacrimation, deviation of the eye and mouth.
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GB 2 Functions
 Benefits the eyes  Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Ear problems  Tinnitus from LV yang rising  Jaw clenching Deafness, tinnitus, toothache, motor impairment of the temporomandibular joint, mumps, deviation of the eye and mouth.
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GB 3 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Benefits the ears  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Temporalis m.  Teeth grinding  Lock jaw Headache, deafness, tinnitus, diplacusis, deviation of the eye and mouth, toothache.
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GB 4 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Headaches from LV yang rising Migraine, vertigo, tinnitus, pain in the outer canthus, toothache, convulsion, epilepsy.
256
GB 5 Functions
 Expels wind  Clears heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Headaches from LV yang rising  Aphasia  One sided pain Migraine pain in the outer canthus, facial swelling.
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GB 6 Functions
 Expels wind  Clears heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Temporal migraines  Earache  Difficulties with speech Migraine pain in the outer canthus, tinnitus, frequent sneezing.
258
GB 7 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Benefits mouth and jaw  Pain dysfunction of the side of head, jaw and ear Headache, swelling of the cheek, trismus, pain in the temporal region, infantile convulsion.
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GB 8 Functions
```  Eliminates wind  Benefits head  Alleviates pain  Harmonises the diaphragm and ST  Alleviates vomiting  Treats alcohol intoxication ```  Headaches from LV Yang rising  Subdue LV Yang  Subdue rebellious ST Qi Migraine, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsion.
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GB 9 Functions
 Clears GB channel heat  Calms the spirit  Pacifies fright  Sundues rebellious Qi from the head  Headaches from LV Yang/fire/wind  Helps to descend Qi  Mental health issues Headache, epilepsy, swelling and pain of the gums, convulsion.
261
GB 10 Functions
 Clears the head  Benefits the neck  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Headaches and dizziness due to LV Yang rising Headache, tinnitus, deafness.
262
GB 11 Functions
 Clears the head  Benefits the sense organs  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Headaches behind the eyes Pain of the head and neck, tinnitus, deafness, pain in the ears.
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GB 12 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Benefits the head  Alleviates pain  Calms the spirit  LV Yang rising leading to insomnia  Agitation of HT and spirit Headache, insomnia, swelling of the cheek, retroauricular pain, deviation of the eye and mouth, toothache.
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GB 13 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Resolves phlegm  Treats epilepsy  Roots the spirit, calms the mind  Gathers essence to head for clear mind and balanced emotional life  Influences memory and will power  Mental health issues  Persistent and unreasonable feelings of jealousy and suspicion  Subdues LV Yang rising Headache, insomnia, vertigo, epilepsy.
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GB 14 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Benefits the head  Alleviates pain  Benefits the eyes  Frontal headaches  Facial paralysis Headache in the frontal region, pain in the orbital ridge, eye pain, vertigo, twitching of the eyelids, ptosis of the eyelids, lacrimation.
266
GB 15 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Benefits the head  Alleviates pain  Benefits the nose and eyes  Frustration to the point of tears  Brightens eyes  Opens nasal orifices  Stops obsessive thoughts Headache, vertigo, lacrimation, pain in the outer canthus, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction.
267
GB 16 Functions
 Benefits the eyes  Eliminates wind  Alleviates pain Headache, vertigo, reed and painful eyes, nasal obstruction.
268
GB 17 Functions
 Benefits the head  Alleviates pain  Pacifies the ST  Nourishes eyes  Resolves phlegm to open mind’s orifices  Manic thoughts Migraine, vertigo.
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GB 18 Functions
 Benefits the head  Alleviates pain  Benefits the nose  Descends LU Qi  Mental emotional disorders Headache, vertigo, epistaxis, rhinorrhea.
270
GB 19 Functions
 Benefits the head  Alleviates pain  Pacifies wind  Clears the sense organs  Subdue LV Yang and clear associated heat  Headaches, epilepsy  Influences nervous system  Promotes mental clarity and memory Headache, stiffness of the neck, vertigo, painful eyes, tinnitus, epilepsy.
271
GB 20 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Benefits the eyes and head  Clears the sense organs  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Dizziness and vertigo from LV yang or fire  Brightens the eyes  Tonify marrow  Nourish brain, promote memory  Treats the nose  Stiffness of neck and occiput  Insomnia  Benefits ears ``` Headache, vertigo, insomnia, pain and stiffness of the neck, blurred vision, glaucoma, red and painful eyes, tinnitus, convulsion, epilepsy, infantile convulsion, febrile diseases, common cold, nasal obstruction, rhiorrhea.
272
GB 21 Functions
```  Regulates Qi  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Transforms and lowers phlegm  Dissipates nodules  Benefits the breasts  Expedites delivery ```  Bi of neck and shoulders  Promotes lactation for nursing mothers (empirical)  Descends Qi  Subdues rebellious LU and ST Qi Pain and rigidity of the neck, pain in the shoulder and back, motor impairment of the arm, insufficient lactation, mastitis, scrofula, apoplexy, difficult labour.
273
GB 22 Functions
 Regulates Qi  Unbinds the chest  Benefits the axilla  Bi of shoulder and arm Fullness of the chest, swelling of the axillary region, pain in the hypochondriac region, pain and motor impairment of the arm.
274
GB 23 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Lowers rebellion  Regulates Qi in the three jiao  Excessive sighing due to LV Qi stagnation Fullness of the chest, pain in the hypochondraic region, asthma.
275
GB 24 Functions
```  Benefits the GB  Spreads LV Qi  Lowers rebellious Qi  Harmonises middle jiao  Resolves damp-heat ```  Hypochondriac pain  gallstones Pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, hiccup, jaundice, mastitis.
276
GB 25 Functions
```  Tonifies KD  Regulates water passages  Fortifies the SP  Regulates intestines  Strengthen lumbar region ``` Abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, pain in the lumbar and hypochondriac region.
277
GB 26 Functions
```  Regulates the Dai mai  Drains damp  Regulates menstruation  Stops leucorrhea  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Harmonize LV and GB  Gynecological issues  Ease constraint in the centre of the body Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, abdominal pain, hernia, pain in the lumbar and hypochondriac region.
278
GB 27 Functions
 Regulates the Dai  Regulates the lower jiao  Transforms stagnation Leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain, lumbar pain, hernia, constipation.
279
GB 28 Functions
 Regulates the Dai  Regulates the lower jiao  Transforms stagnation Leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain, hernia, prolapse of uterus.
280
GB 29 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the hip joint Pain and numbness in the thigh and lumbar region, paralysis, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs.
281
GB 30 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the hip joint and leg  Dispels wind-damp  Sciatica  Stimulates circulation of Qi and blood through the entire leg  Strengthens sinews  Tonifies blood and Qi within the channel and GB organ  Affects genitals Pain of the lumbar region and thigh, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, hemiplegia.
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GB 31 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Alleviates itching  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Eliminates wind-heat in the blood  Long-term stroke affecting legs  Invigorates Qi and blood in the legs Pain and soreness in the thigh and lumbar region, paralysis of the lower limbs, beriberi, general pruritis.
283
GB 32 Functions
 Expels wind, damp, cold  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Bi of legs Pain and soreness of the thigh and knee, numbness and weakness of the lower limbs, hemiplegia.
284
GB 33 Functions
 Relaxes sinews  Benefits joints  Dispels wind-damp  Removes obstructions Swelling and pain of the knee, contraction of the tendons in popliteal fossa, numbness of the leg.
285
GB 34 Functions
```  Benefits sinews and joints  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Spreads LV Qi  Benefits lateral costal region  Clear LV and GB damp-heat  Harmonises Shao Yang ```  Ensures smooth flow of LV Qi in the hypochondriac region  Helps descend ST Qi by regulating LV-Qi  Promotes movement of Qi and blood in legs Hemiplegia, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower extremities, swelling and pain of the knee, beriberi, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting jaundice, infantile convulsion.
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GB 35 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Regulates the GB Qi  Calms the spirit  Move Qi and blood in the Yang Wei vessel Fullness of the chest and hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy and paralysis of the leg.
287
GB 36 Functions
 Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Clears heat  Detoxifies poison  Rabies Pain in the neck, chest, thigh and hypochondriac region, rabies.
288
GB 37 Functions
 Benefits the eyes  Dispels wind-damp  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Brings fire downwards  Brings anything festering to the surface Pain in the knee, muscular atrophy, motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities, blurring of vision, opthalmalgia, night blindness, distending pain in the breast.
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GB 38 Functions
 Clear GB channel heat  Harmonises Shao Yang  Benefits bones and sinews  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Clear LV fire  Subdue LV yang  One sided headaches  Bitter taste in mouth  Distal point for migraines ``` Migraine, pain of the outer canthus, pain in the axillary region, scrofula, lumbar pain, pain in the chest, hypochondriac region and lateral aspect of the lower extremities, malaria.
290
GB 39 Functions
```  Benefits the sinews and bones  Benefits the neck  Dispels wind-damp  Clears GB fire  Activates the channel and alleviates pain ```  Nourishes marrow of bones and brain  May help prevent stroke in elderly  Expels wind Apoplexy, hemiplegia, pain of the neck, abdominal distention, pain in the hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, spastic pain of the leg, beriberi.
291
GB 40 Functions
```  Spreads LV Qi  Clears GB heat and damp-heat  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Benefits the joints  Regulates the Shao Yang ```  Promotes smooth flow of LV Qi  Difficulty with decision making Pain in the neck, swelling in the axillary region, pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, pain and swelling of the external malleolus, malaria.
292
GB 41 Functions
```  Spreads LV Qi  Benefits the chest, lateral costal region and breasts  Clears heat  Benefits the eyes  Transforms phlegm  Dissipates nodules ```  Descends LV yang  Resolves damp-heat in genitals  Bi of hip  Frustration and anger to the point of tears Headache, vertigo, pain of the outer canthus, scrofula, pain in the hypochondriac region, distending pain of the breast, irregular menstruation, pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot, spastic pain of the foot and toe.
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GB 42 Functions
 Spreads LV Qi  Clears GB heat ```  Mastitis  Breast distension  Insufficient lactation  Headaches  Eye problems ``` Pain of the canthus, tinnitus, distending pain of the breast, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot.
294
GB 43 Functions
 Clears heat  Benefits the head, ears and eyes  Clears damp-heat from channel  Reduces swelling  Temporal headaches from LV yang rising  Ear problems from damp-heat Headache, dizziness and vertigo, pain of the outer canthus, tinnitus, deafness, swelling of the cheek, pain in the hypochondriac region, distending pain of the breast, febrile disease.
295
GB 44 Functions
 Clears heat  Benefits the head  Benefits the chest and lateral costal region  Calms the spirit  Affects the eyes  Nightmares Migraine, deafness, tinnitus, opthalmalgia, dream disturbed sleep, febrile diseases.
296
LV 1 Functions
```  Regulates Qi in lower jiao  Treats shan disorders  Alleviates pain  Benefits the genitals  Adjusts urination  Regulates LV Qi  Stops menstrual bleeding  Revives consciousness  Revives the spirit ```  Acute wind stroke  Clears damp-heat in lower jiao  Regulates menstruation  Treats impotence Hernia, enuresis, uterine bleeding, prolapse of the uterus, epilepsy.
297
LV 2 Functions
```  Clears LV fire (#1 Point)  Spreads LV Qi  Pacifies LV wind  Clears heat  Stops bleeding  Benefits the lower jiao ``` ```  Subdues LV yang  Headaches  Epilepsy and convulsions in children  Cough with phlegm or blood  Cools the blood  Shan disorders  Calms the mind ``` Pain in the hypochondrium, abdominal distention, headache, dizziness and vertigo congestion, swelling and pain of the eye, deviation of the mouth, hernia, painful urination, retention of urine, irregular menstruation, epilepsy, insomnia, convulsion.
298
LV 3 Functions
```  Spreads LV Qi  Subdues LV yang  Extinguishes wind  Nourishes LV blood and yin  Clears the head and eyes  Regulates menstruation  Regulates the lower jiao ``` ```  Drain excess patterns  All gynecological disorders  Activates the Chong and invigorates blood in the uterus  Shan disorders  Expels cold from LV channel (moxa) ``` Headache, dizziness and vertigo, insomnia, congestion, swelling and pain of the eye, depression, infantile convulsion, deviation of the mouth, pain in the hypochondriac region, uterine bleeding, hernia, enuresis, retention of urine, epilepsy, pain in the anterior aspect of the medial malleolus.
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LV 4 Functions
 Spreads LV Qi  Regulates the lower jiao  Clears LV channel stagnant heat  Eliminates damp  Shan disorders Hernia, pain in the external genitalia, nocturnal emission, retention of urine, distending pain in the hypochondrium.
300
LV 5 Functions
```  Spreads the Liver  Regulates Qi  Benefits the genitals  Clears damp and heat from lower jiao  Regulates menstruation  Treats plumpit Qi ```  Damp of genitals  Itchy genitals  Shan disorders Retention of urine, enuresis, hernia, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, puritis vulvae, weakness and atrophy of the leg.
301
LV 6 Functions
 Spreads LV Qi  Regulates lower jiao  Regulates blood  Drains damp  Actute pain in genitals  Moves LV Qi stagnation Abdominal pain, hypochondriac pain, diarrhea, hernia, uterine bleeding, prolonged lochia.
302
LV 7 Functions
 Dispels wind-damp  Benefits the knee  Relaxes the sinews Pain of the knee.
303
LV 8 Functions
```  Clears damp-heat from lower jiao  Benefits the genitals  Invigorates blood  Benefits the uterus  Nourishes blood and yin ```  Nourish and invigorate blood in the uterus with painful periods Prolapse of the uterus, lower abdominal pain, retention of urine, nocturnal emission, pain in the external genitalia, puritis vulvae, pain in the medial aspect of the knee and thigh.
304
LV 9 Functions
 Adjusts menstruation  Regulates lower jiao Pain in the lumbosacral region, lower abdominal pain, enuresis, retention of urine, irregular menstruation.
305
LV 10 Functions
 Clears damp-heat  Benefits the lower jiao  Difficulty urinating  Harmonises Qi Lower abdominal distention and fullness, retention of urine.
306
LV 11 Functions
 Benefits the uterus  LV Qi flow smoothly through groin  Menstrual cramps Irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain, pain in the thigh and leg.
307
LV 12 Functions
 Eliminates cold from LV channel  Benefits the lower jiao  Shan disorders  Pain of genitals  Disperse cold stagnation of LV channel Lower abdominal pain, hernia, pain in the external genitalia.
308
LV 13 Functionss
 Harmonises LV and SP  Regulates middle and lower jiao  Fortifies the SP  Spreads the LV and regulates Qi  #1 point for LV overacting on SP  Smooth flow of LV Qi  SP yang deficiency  Affects spine Abdominal distention, borborygmus, pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion.
309
LV 14 Functions
 Spreads the LV and regulates Qi  Invigorates blood  Disperses masses  Harmonises LV and ST  Belching, nausea, vomiting  Hypochondriac pain  Epigastric distension  Visual dizziness, vertigo Hypochondriac pain, abdominal distention, hiccup, acid regurgitation, mastitis, depression, febrile disease.
310
CV 1 Functions
 Regulates anterior and posterior yin  Drains damp-heat  Calms the spirit  Promotes resuscitation and revives from drowning  Moves Qi and blood  Subdues rebellious Qi from head  Resolves damp-heat in genitals  Benefits KD essence and yin Vaginitis, retention of urine, hemorrhoids, nocturnal emission, enuresis, irregular menstruation, mental disorders.
311
CV 2 Functions
 Benefits urination  Regulates lower jiao  Warms and invigorates KD  Consolidates/firms essence  Shan disorders Retention and dribbling of urine, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, hernia.
312
CV 3 Functions
```  Benefits the BL  Regulates Qi transformation  Drains damp-heat  Drains dampness  Treats leucorrhea  Benefits the uterus  Regulates menstruation  Dispels stagnation  Benefits lower jiao  Fortifies KD ```  Genitor-urinary problems  Tonifies Yuan Qi  Clears heat  Better for excess than REN-4 Enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, frequency of urination, retention of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, prolapse of the uterus, vaginitis.
313
CV 4 Functions
```  Fortifies Yuan Qi  Benefits essence  Tonifies and nourishes KD  Warms and fortifies SP  Benefits uterus  Assists conception  Regulates lower jiao  Benefits BL  Regulates SI Qi  Restores collapse ``` ```  Strengthen body and mind  Nourish blood and yin during any pattern of deficiency  Tonifies KD yang  Tonifies LU Qi  Infertility  Calms the mind and roots the Hun  Roots Qi for anxiety  Tonifies all aspects of Qi ``` Enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequency of urination, retention of urine, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of the rectum, flaccid type of apoplexy.
314
CV 5 Functions
 Moves and benefits water passages  Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Regulates uterus ```  Masses and stones of abdomen  Rouses the Yuan Qi to spread to organs  Tonifies Yuan Qi  Urinary retention and difficulty  Shan disorders  Abdominal pain  Menstrual disorders ``` Abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, hernia, anuria, enuresis, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage.
315
CV 6 Functions
```  Fosters Yuan Qi  Tonifies Qi  Tonifies KD  Fortifies yang  Rescues yang collapse  Regulates Qi  Harmonises blood ```  Source point for membranes  Extreme physical and mental exhaustion  Smoothes Qi Abdominal pain, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, edema, diarrhea, dysentery, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, constipation, flaccid type of apoplexy, asthma.
316
CV 7 Functions
 Regulates menstruation  Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region  Regulates uterus  Shan disorders  Dampness  Nourishes KD Yin Abdominal distention, edema, hernia, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, morbid leukorrhea, puritis vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain around the umbilicus.
317
CV 8 Functions
 Warms yang and rescues collapse  Warms and harmonises intestines  Strengthen KD and SP Yang  Diarrhea  Prolapse Abdominal pain, borborygmus, flaccid type of apoplexy, prolapse of the rectum, unchecked diarrhea.
318
CV 9 Functions
 Regulates water passages  Treats edema  Harmonises intestines  Dispels accumulation  Separates clear and turbid  T & T and excretion of fluids in entire body  Clears damp Abdominal pain, borboyrgmus, edema, retention of the urine, diarrhea.
319
CV 10 Functions
 Harmonises ST  Regulates Qi  Dispels food stagnation  Promotes descending of ST Qi (corresponds to lower part of ST)  ABD distension, fullness  Promotes passage of food from ST to SI (controls pylorus) Epigastric pain, abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea.
320
CV 11 Functions
 Harmonises middle jiao  Regulates Qi  Promotes rotting and ripening of food in ST Stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distention, borborygmus, edema, anorexia.
321
CV 12 Functions
```  Harmonises middle jiao  Descends rebellion  Tonifies the ST and fortifies the SP  Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain ```  ST-yin deficiency  Empty cold of the ST  Resolves damp and phlegm  Calms the mind Stomachache, abdominal distention, borborygmus, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia.
322
CV 13 Functions
```  Harmonises ST  Regulates Qi  Descends rebellion of ST Qi  Alleviates vomiting  Regulates the HT ```  Morning sickness  Fullness of ST Stomachache, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, epilepsy, insomnia.
323
CV 14 Functions
```  Regulates HT  Alleviates pain  Descends LU Qi  Unbinds the chest  Transforms phlegm  Calms the spirit  Harmonises the ST and descends rebellion ```  Rebellious ST Qi with an emotional component (i.e. rebellious HT Qi)  Phlegm misting the HT Pain in the cardiac region and the chest, nausea, acid regurgitation, difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, palpitation.
324
CV 15 Functions
 Regulates the HT  Calms the spirit  Descends LU Qi  Unbinds the chest  Source of “gao” (fat)  Descends HT and LU Qi  Source point of all yin organs Pain in the cardiac region and the chest, nausea, mental disorders, epilepsy.
325
CV 16 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Regulates the ST  Descends rebellion Distention and fullness in the chest and intercostal region, hiccup, nausea, anorexia.
326
CV 17 Functions
```  Regulates Qi  Unbinds the chest  Descends rebellion of LU and ST  Benefits Pectoral Qi  Benefits breasts  Promotes lactation ```  Regulates breath and heartbeat  Descends LU Qi  Promotes breath from any obstruction  Tonifies Qi Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing.
327
CV 18 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Regulates and descends Qi  Opens chest and LU Pain in the chest, cough, asthma, vomiting.
328
CV 19 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Regulates and descends Qi  Opens chest and LU Pain in the chest, asthma, cough.
329
CV 20 Functions
 Unbinds the chest  Regulates and descends Qi  Opens chest and LU Distending pain in the chest and intercostal region, asthma, cough.
330
CV 21 Functions
```  Descends ST Qi  Dispels food accumulation  Unbinds the chest  Descends LU Qi  Benefits the throat ```  Opens chest and LU Pain in the chest, cough, asthma.
331
CV 22 Functions
 Descends rebellious Qi  Alleviates cough and wheezing  Benefits the throat and voice  Descends LU Qi  Resolves phlegm  Promotes expectoration of sputum Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccup, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty in swallowing, goiter.
332
CV 23 Functions
 Benefits the tongue  Descends and alleviates cough  Slurring with speech  Aphasia Swelling and pain of the subglossal region, salivation with glossoplegia, aphasia with stiffness of tongue by apoplexy, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty in swallowing.
333
CV 24 Functions
 Extinguishes wind  Benefits the face  Regulates the REN  Dark urine  Shan disorders  Excessive production of saliva Facial puffiness, swelling of the gums, toothache, salivation, mental disorders, deviation of the eyes and mouth.
334
GV 1 Functions
 Treats hemorrhoids  Benefits the two lower orifices  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Calms the spirit  Regulate Ren and Du  Damp-heat in anus  Extinguishes interior wind  Impotence and pre-mature ejaculation Diarrhea, bloody stools, hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, constipation, pain in the lower back, epilepsy.
335
GV 2 Functions
 Benefits lumbar region and legs  Dispels wind-damp  Eliminates interior wind  Drains heat from extremities (with LU-2, BL-40, LI-15) Irregular menstruation, pain and stiffness of the lower back, hemorrhoids, muscular atrophy of the lower extremities, epilepsy.
336
GV 3 Functions
 Dispels wind-damp  Benefits lumbar region and legs  Regulates the lower jiao  KD yang deficiency Irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain in the lumbosacral region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities.
337
GV 4 Functions
 Clears heat  Regulates the DU  Tonifies the KD  Benefits the lumbar spine and knees  Tonifies KD Yang  Benefits Essence  Benefits Yuan Qi  Chronic weakness (both physical and mental) Stiffness of the back, lumbago, impotence, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, diarrhea, indigestion, luekorrhea
338
GV 5 Functions
 Benefits the lumbar spine  Benefits the lower jiao Pain and stiffness of the lower back, diarrhea, indigestion.
339
GV 6 Functions
 Fortifies the SP  Drains damp  Benefits the spine Pain in the epigastric region, diarrhea, jaundice, epilepsy, stiffness and pain of the back.
340
GV 7 Functions
 Benefits the spine  Benefits the middle jiao Pain in the epigastric region, low back pain, stiffness of the back.
341
GV 8 Functions
 Soothes the LV  Pacifies wind  Relives spasm  Calms the spirit  Relaxes sinews Epilepsy, stiffness of the back, gastric pain.
342
GV 9 Functions
```  Fortifies the SP  Drains damp  Regulates the middle jiao  Treats jaundice  Unbinds the chest and diaphragm ```  Regulates LV and GB  Resolves damp-heat Jaundice, cough, asthma, stiffness of the back, pain in the chest and back.
343
GV 10 Functions
 Alleviates cough and wheezing  Clears heat  Detoxifies poison  Empirical point for furuncles Cough, asthma, furuncles, back pain, neck rigidity.
344
GV 11 Functions
 Tonifies the HT and LU  Calms the spirit  Clears heat  Pacifies wind  Clears HT fire Poor memory, anxiety, palpitation, pain and stiffness of the back, cough, cardiac pain.
345
GV 12 Functions
 Clears heat from HT and LU  Calms the spirit  Pacifies wind  Tonify LU Qi  Generally strengthens body Cough, asthma, epilepsy, pain and stiffness of the back, furuncles.
346
GV 13 Functions
 Clears heat (residual post-viral fatigue)  Treats malaria  Regulates the DU  Regulates Shao Yang (alternating fever and chills) Stiffness of the back, headache, malaria, febrile diseases.
347
GV 14 Functions
```  Expels wind  Firms exterior  Clears heat  Treats malaria  Tonifies deficiency  Pacifies wind ``` ```  Releases the exterior  Regulates Wei and Ying Qi  Tonifies yang (especially KD and HT)  Clears the mind  Stimulates the brain ``` Neck pain and rigidity, malaria, febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon fever, cough, asthma, common cold, back stiffness.
348
GV 15 Functions
 Benefits the tongue  Treats muteness  Eliminates wind  Benefits neck and spine  Voice disorders  Stimulate speech  Nourishes brain  Clears mind Mental disorders, epilepsy, deafness and mute, sudden hoarseness of voice, apoplexy, stiffness of the tongue and aphasia, occipital headache, neck rigidity.
349
GV 16 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Nourishes the sea of marrow  Benefits head and neck  Calms the spirit  Stimulates brain  Clears the mind Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post apoplexy aphasia, hemiplegia, mental disorders.
350
GV 17 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Alleviates pain  Benefits the eyes  Calms the spirit  Clears brain and mind  Severe giddy-ness Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck.
351
GV 18 Functions
 Pacifies wind  Alleviates pain  Calms the spirit  Headaches Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, mania.
352
GV 19 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Alleviates pain  Calms the spirit  Severe anxiety Headache, vertigo, mania, epilepsy.
353
GV 20 Functions
```  Pacifies wind  Subdues yang  Raises yang  Counters prolapse  Benefits the head and sense organs  Nourishes the sea of marrow  Benefits the brain  Calms the spirit ``` ```  Expels excess yang in the head  Raises clear yang to head  Headaches from LV yang or wind  Lifts mood  Promotes resuscitation ``` Headache, vertigo, tinnitus, nasal obstruction, aphasia by apoplexy, coma, mental disorders, prolapse of the rectum and the uterus.
354
GV 21 Functions
 Eliminates wind  Treats convulsions  Benefits the head  No needling on infants Epilepsy, dizziness, blurring of vision, vertical headache, rhinorrhea.
355
GV 22 Functions
 Benefits the nose  Eliminates wind  Benefits the head Headache, blurring of vision, rhinorrhea, infantile convulsion.
356
GV 23 Functions
```  Benefits the eyes and nose  Eliminates wind  Benefits the head and face  Dispels swelling  Calms the spirit ```  Chronic damp in nose Headache, ophthalmalgia, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, mental disorders.
357
GV 24 Functions
```  Benefits the brain  Calms the spirit  Eliminates wind  Benefits the head  Benefits the nose and eyes ```  Subdues rebellious yang  Severe anxiety and fear  Moves Qi inwards and downwards  Addictions Epilepsy, anxiety, palpitation, insomnia, headache, vertigo, rhinorrhea.
358
GV 25 Functions
 Benefits the nose Loss of consciousness, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, rosacea.
359
GV 26 Functions
```  Restores consciousness  Calms the spirit  Benefits the face and nose  Expels wind  Benefits the spine and treats acute lumbar sprain (empirical) ``` Mental disorder, epilepsy, hysteria, infantile convulsion, coma, apoplexy faint, trismus, deviation of the mouth and eyes, puffiness of the face, pain and stiffness of the lower back.
360
GV 27 Functions
 Clears heat  Generates fluid and benefits the mouth  Calms the spirit Mental disorders, lip twitching, lip stiffness, pain and swelling of the gums.
361
GV 28 Functions
 Clears heat  Benefits the gums  Benefits the nose and eyes Mental disorders, pain and swelling of the gums, rhinorrhea.
362
Si Shen Cong Functions
 Calms the spirit  Pacifies wind  Benefits the eyes and ears
363
Yin Tang Functions
 Pacifies wind  Calms the Shen  Benefits the nose  Activates the channel and alleviates pain  Frontal and ocular headaches
364
Yu Yao Functions
 Benefits the eyes  Relaxes the sinews  Alleviates pain  Pain around and behind the eyes
365
Qiu Hou Functions
 Benefits the eyes
366
Tai Yang Functions
```  Eliminates wind  Clears heat  Reduces swelling  Stops pain  Activates Qi and blood ```  Temporal headaches  Eye disorders
367
Er Jian Functions
 Clears heat  Dissipates swelling  Benefits the eyes and throat  Close proximity to allergy point in auricular acupuncture—used for anaphylaxis
368
Bi Tong Functions
 Benefits the nose
369
Bai Lao Functions
 Transforms phlegm  Dissipates nodules  Stops cough  Calms dyspnoea  Acute asthma attack
370
An Mian Functions
 Calms the spirit  Pacifies the LV  Restlessness  Agitation
371
Jia Cheng Jiang Functions
 Eliminates wind  Activates Qi and blood  Alleviates pain  Deviation of the mouth  Facial paralysis  Toothache  Gum pain
372
Ding Chuan Functions
 Calms dyspnea and wheezing  Stops cough  Asthma (stronger than Bailao)
373
Huan Men Functions
 Nourishes yin  Clears heat  Tonifies Qi
374
Wei Guan Xia Shu Functions
 Clears heat  Generates fluids  Diabetes
375
Yao Yan Functions
 Strengthens KD |  Benefits lumbar area
376
Shi Qi Zhui Xia Functions
 Tonifies KD  Promotes urination  Activates Qi and blood  Alleviates pain
377
Hua Tou Jia Ji Functions
 Regulates and harmonises the five zang and six fu  Nervous tissue disorders
378
San Jia Jiou Functions
 Regulates Qi  Alleviates pain  Stops diarrhea  Abdominal pain  Shan disorders  Running piglet Qi
379
Zi Gong Functions
 Raises and regulates Qi  Regulates menstruation  Alleviates pain  Uterine prolapse
380
Ti Tuo Functions
 Raises and regulates Qi  Uterine prolapse
381
Shi Xuan Functions
 Opens the portals  Revives consciousness  Drains heat  Pacifies wind  Wind-stroke  Stronger than Jing Well
382
Si Feng Functions
 Fortifies SP  Dissipates accumulation  Childhood malnutrition diseases
383
Ba Xie Functions
 Clears heat  Dissipates swelling  Febrile diseases  Arthritis of the hands
384
Yao Tong Xue Functions
 Invigorates Qi and blood in the lumbar region
385
Luo Zhen Functions
 Invigorates Qi and blood in the neck region  Mostly acute pain
386
Er Bai Functions
 Treats prolapse of rectum |  Treats hemorrhoids
387
Zhou Jian Functions
 Transforms phlegm  Dissipates nodules  Scrofula  Carbuncles and furuncles
388
Jian Qian Functions
 Activates Qi and blood |  Benefits the shoulder joint (anterior)
389
Bai Chong Wo Functions
 Clears heat from the blood  Eliminates wind  Drains dampness  Itching
390
He Ding Functions
 Activates Qi and blood |  Benefits the knee joint
391
Xi Yan Functions
 Dispels wind-damp  Reduces swelling  Alleviates pain
392
Lan Wei Xue Functions
 Activates Qi and blood  Clears heat and fire poison from LI  Acute appendicitis
393
Dan Nang Xue Functions
 Clears heat  Drains damp  Stones  Any GB issues
394
Ba Feng Functions
 Clears heat  Dissipates swelling  Arthritis of the feet

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