POINT FUNCTION Flashcards
LU 1 Functions
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
LU 2 Functions
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
LU 3 Functions
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
LU 4 Functions
Descends LU Qi
Regulates Qi and blood in the chest
Cough, fulness in the chest, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm
LU 5 Functions
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
LU 6 Functions
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
LU 7 Functions
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
LU 8 Functions
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
LU 9 Functions
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
LU 10 Functions
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
LU 11 Functions
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
LI 1 Functions
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
LI 2 Functions
Expels wind
Clears heat
Reduces swelling
Alleviates pain
Removes obstructions in the channel
Blurring of vision, epistaxis, toothache, sore throat, febrile diseases
LI 3 Functions
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
LI 4 Functions
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
LI 5 Functions
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
LI 6 Functions
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
LI 7 Functions
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
LI 8 Functions
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
LI 9 Functions
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
LI 10 Functions
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
LI 11 Functions
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
LI 12 Functions
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Benefits elbow
Tennis elbow
Pain, numbness, and contraction of the elbow and arm
LI 13 Functions
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
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
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
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
LI 17 Functions
Benefits throat and voice
Thyroid and goiter
Sudden loss of voice, sore throat, scrofula, goiter
LI 18 Functions
Benefits the throat and voice
Alleviates cough and wheezing
Cough, asthma, sore throat, sudden loss of voice, scrofula, goiter
LI 19 Functions
Eliminates wind
Opens nasal passages
Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, deviation of the mouth
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
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
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
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
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
ST 5 Functions
Expels wind
Reduces swelling
Jaw pain
Facial paralysis, trismus, swelling of the cheek, pain in the face, toothache
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
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
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
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
ST 10 Functions
Benefits throat and neck
Descends LU Qi
Cough
Dyspnoea
Sore throat, asthma, cough
ST 11 Functions
Benefits throat and neck
Descends Qi
Cough
Dyspnoea
Sore throat, pain and rigidity of the neck, asthma, hiccup, goiter
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
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
ST 14 Functions
Descends rebellious QI
Unbinds the chest
Affects the LU
Cough
Sensation of fullness and pain in the chest, cough
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
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
ST 17 Functions
NOT NEEDLED
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
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
ST 20 Functions
Harmonises the middle jiao
Descends rebellious ST and LU Qi
Similar action to ST-19
Gastric pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, anorexia
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
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
ST 23 Functions
Transforms phlegm
Calms the spirit
Harmonises the middle jiao
Gastric pain, irritability, mania, indigestion
ST 24 Functions
Transforms phlegm
Calms the spirit
Harmonises the ST
Alleviates vomiting
Aids in digestion
Gastric pain, vomiting, mania
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
ST 26 Functions
Regulates Qi
Alleviates pain
Abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SP 13 Functions
Regulates Qi
Alleviates pain
Constipation
Abdominal fullness and pain
Empower T&T function of SP
Lower abdominal pain, hernia.
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.
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.
SP 16 Functions
Regulates intestines
Dysentery
Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, dysentery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SI 13 Functions
Benefits the shoulder and scapula
Aids in elimination of wind
Pain and stiffness of the scapular region
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
SI 15 Functions
Descends LU Qi
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Cough, asthma, pain in the shoulder and back, hemoptysis
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
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
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
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
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
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.
BL 3 Functions
Expels wind
Clears heat
Alleviates pain
Benefits eyes and nose
Calming
Downward moving
Enters brain
Headache, giddiness, epilepsy, nasal obstruction.
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.
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.
BL 6 Functions
Eliminates wind
Clears heat
Clears the head
Benefits the eyes and nose
Headache, blurring of vision, nasal obstruction.
BL 7 Functions
Benefits and regulates the nose
Clears the head
Wind of the head
Vertex headaches
Headache, giddiness, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea.
BL 8 Functions
Benefits the sense organs
Pacifies wind
Transforms phlegm
Calms the spirit
Treats eyes
Dizziness, blurring of vision, tinnitus, mania.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BL 16 Functions
Regulates Qi in the chest and abdomen
Epigastric pain
Breast abscess
General yang deficiency
Cardiac pain, stomachache.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BL 24 Functions
Strengthens lumbar regions and legs
Regulates lower jiao
Eliminate stasis in lower jiao
Low back pain, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, asthma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BL 29 Functions
Benefits lumbar region
Dispels cold
Stops diarrhea
Dysentery, hernia, stiffness and pain of the lower back.
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.
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.
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.