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Point Location, Technique, etc. Flashcards

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LU-7 Lie que

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a. Location:
On the radial aspect of the forearm, 1.5 cun superior to LI 5; or cross the index
fingers and thumbs of both hands, and place the index finger of one hand on the styloid
process of the radius of the other, the point is located where the tip of the index finger rests.

b. Method: Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.5 cun, or horizontal 0.5-1 cun.

Sensation: First layer pain & local distention, then the soreness and pressure feeling, the sensation radiate to elbow or wrist.

c. Caution: Avoid the vein, not puncture too deep.
d. Classification: Connecting point of the Lung channel, Confluent point of the Conception Vessel

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LU-9, Taiyuan

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a. Location:
At the radial end of the crease of the wrist, where the pulse of the radial artery is palpable.
b. Method:
Puncture perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, avoiding the radial artery.
Sensation: soreness and numbness sensation
c. Caution: Avoid the radial artery.
d. Classification: Shu-stream, Yuan point of LU and the Influential point of the pulse and vessels.

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ST-42, Chongyang

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a. Location: On the high point of the dorsum of the foot, between the tendons of the long extensor muscle of the big toe and the long extensor muscle of the toes, midway between ST41 and ST43, where the pulsation of the artery may be palpated.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun just away from artery.
Sensation: soreness and numbness sensation

c. Caution: Avoid the artery.
d. Classification: Yuan-source point of ST

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SP-4, Gongsun

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a. Location:
On the medial side of the foot, anterior and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun. Joined needle SP4—KI 1
Sensation: soreness and distending sensation.

c. Classification: Luo-connecting point, one of the Eight Confluent points, link to the Chong Meridian.

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HT7, Shenmen

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a. Location:
At the wrist, on the ulnar end of the crease of the wrist, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of the ulnar flexor muscle of the wrist

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun.
Sensation: Local soreness and distending sensation, some electricity or numbness sensation radiated to the finger.

c. Caution: the ulnar artery and ulnar nerve lie adjacent to this point.
d. Classification: Shu-stream point and Yuan-source point of HT.

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SI-6, Yanglao

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a. Location:
The point is located at the depression at the radial side of the little head of ulna.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun; oblique or transverse insertion 0.5-0.8 cun.
Sensation: Local soreness and numbness sensation, some sore or numbness sensation radiated to the elbow.

c. Caution: keep the special position.
d. Classification: Xi-cleft point of SI

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BL-62, Shengmai

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a. Location:
On the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 cun, or oblique insertion directed inferiorly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Sensation: Local soreness and distending sensation

c. Caution:
d. Classification: One of the eight confluent points, related to Yangqiao meridian.

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KI-2, Rangu

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a. Location:
On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: Local soreness and pain sensation, sometimes the sensation radiated to the bottom of foot

c. Caution:
d. Classification: Ying-spring point of KI.

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GB-39, Xuanzhong

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a. Location:
On the lateral side of the leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun，or joined needling to SP6. First slightly posteriorly for 0.5 cun and then perpendicularly insert needle to avoid hitting the fibula
Sensation: Local soreness and distending sensation which can be radiated to the foot.

c. Caution: Movement can result in a bent needle.
d. Classification: Influential Point of the marrow.

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HT-3, Shaohai

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a. Location:
With the elbow flexed, at the depression between the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

b. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun.
Sensation: First layer pain & local distention，then the soreness and pressure feeling.

c. Caution: Avoid the vein.
d. Classification: He-sea point of HT

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HT-1, Jiquan

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a. Location:
At the apex of the axillary hollow, where the pulse of the axillary artery is palpable.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicular insertion 0.5 -1cun, avoiding the radial artery.
Sensation: soreness and numbness sensation

c. Caution: medial insertion towards the chest may puncture the lung, avoid the axillary artery.
d. Classification:

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SI-8, Xiaohai

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a. Location:
On the medial side of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or oblique distal or proximal insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Sensation: soreness and numbness sensation

c. Caution: the ulnar nerve lies deep to this point, avoid strongly stimulation
d. Classification: He-sea point

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TB-10, Tianjing

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a. Location:
With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: Local soreness and distending sensation.

c. Caution:
d. Classification: He-sea point of SJ

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ST-35, Dubi

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a. Location:
With knee flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral to the patella ligament, between the patella and tibia.

b. Method:
Puncture obliquely 0.5-1 cun with the tip of the needle slightly inward.

c. Caution: In the deep layer, there is the cavity of the knee joint
d. Classification:

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BL-40, Weizhong

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a. Location:
The point is located at the midpoint of the popliteal crease, in a depression between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun; or prick and bleed the superficial veins.

c. Caution: the popliteal artery and vein lie deep to the point.
d. Classification: He-sea point of BL;

a. Location:
At one third of the distance between the prominence of the great trochanter and the sacral hiatus when the patient is in a side position
b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 2-3 cun
Sensation: Local soreness or radiating/electric sensation may travel to the foot
c. Caution:
d. Classification: meeting point of GB and BL

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GB-30, Huantiao

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a. Location:
At one third of the distance between the prominence of the great trochanter and the sacral hiatus when the patient is in a side position

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 2-3 cun
Sensation: Local soreness or radiating/electric sensation may travel to the foot

c. Caution:
d. Classification: meeting point of GB and BL

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LR-8, Ququan

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a. Location:
At the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus.
b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.
Sensation: Local soreness and pain sensation
c. Caution:
d. Classification: He-sea point of Liver

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SP-12, Chongmen

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a. Location:
3. 5 cun lateral to Qugu(Ren2), on the lateral side of the femoral artery

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 cun.

c. Caution: avoid deep needling in a medial direction and in a lateral direction, which may puncture the femoral artery and femoral nerve.
d. Classification: The crossing point of meridians of foot Taiyin and foot Jueyin

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GV-14, Dazhui

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a. Location: Below the highest spinous process of cervical vertebrae (7th cervical vertebra).

b. Method: Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely upwards 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: First local distention, then pressure feeling (interspinal lig.), the third layer looser feeling (yellow ligament) but distention sensation radiate along the spinal vertebra

c. Caution: If patient feels suddenly electricity or muscle contract withdraw the needle.
d. Classification: Crossing point of GV, BL, GB, ST, SI, TB, and LI.

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GV-4, Mingmen

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a. Location: Below the spinous process of 2nd Lumbar vertebrae

b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: First local distention，then pressure feeling (interspinal lig.), the third layer looser feeling (yellow ligament) but distention sensation radiate along the spinal vertebra

c. Caution: Avoid needling too deep.

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BL-11, Dazhu

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a. Location: 1.5 Cun lateral to GV-13 (Taodao), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra.

b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 cun or obliquely 0.5-0.8cun.
Sensation: First prick-distention, then strong distention

c. Caution: Avoid needling too deep.
d. Classification: Crossing point of BL and SI. Influential point of bones

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BL-13, Feishu

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a. Location: 1.5 Cun lateral to GV-12 (Shenzhu), at the level of the lower board of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.
b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 cun or obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun.
Sensation: first: prick & light distention, then, distention over 5 cm, third layer: strong distention & heavy sensation, about 10 cm spreading up & down

c. Caution: Avoid needling too deep to damage the lung & cause a pneumothorax.
d. Classification: back-shu point of the lung.

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BL-17, Geshu

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Location:1.5 Cun lateral to GV-9
b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 cun or obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun.
· Sensation: distention; Second: distention, or sore & numb, or local heavy, may radiate downwards.
c. Caution: carefully & not deeper than 1 Cun
d. Classification: Influential point of the blood.

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BL-20, Pishu

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a. Location:
1. 5 Cun lateral to depression below the spinous process of T-11

b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 cun or obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun.
Sensation: prick, distention, then sore, distention and heavy, over 10 cm spreading, may radiate downwards to sacrum area.

c. Caution: carefully & not deeper than 1 Cun
d. Classification: Back shu point of SP

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BL-23, Shenshu

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a. Location: 1.5 Cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra

 b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.8-1.0 cun or obliquely 1-1.5 cun. · Sensation: prick, distention, then heavy & distention

 c. Caution: Deep below the point is kidney
 d. Classification: Back shu point of KI
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BL-32 Ciliao

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a. Location: BL32: in the 2nd posterior sacral foramen, in the midpoint between the posterior inferior iliac spine & the Du Meridian (Governor Vessel)
b. Techniques: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5-1.5 cun. When touch to the bone, incline the needle inwards by 15°and enter the foramen by use explore method (similar to veteran turtle)
· Sensation: First: prick, distention; second: sorer, distention or sore, numbness spreading to half sacral area; third: in the posterior sacral foramen, except the second sensation, it radiate to hip & perineum area

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BL-43, Gaohuangshu

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a. Location: 3 Cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra, on the medial border of the scapula

  b. Techniques: Insert the needle obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun.
  · Sensation: prick, distention, second: distention spreading out over 10 cm up to the half back & the side of thoracic part, or goes along the meridian up to the neck & down to waist.

  c. Caution: carefully & not deeper than 1 Cun
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CV-17, Shanzhong

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a. Location: On the anterior midline of chest, at level with 4th intercostals space, palpate the fossa at the midline.

b. Method:
Insert needle either obliquely or horizontally 0.5-1 cun into point
Sensation: Local area sore and heavy, then the deeper sensation radiate to the chest.

c. Caution: Pay attention to use thicker needle & duller needle.
d. Classification: Front Mu point of the pericardium, influential point of qi.

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CV-12, Zhongwan

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a. Location: On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the center of the umbilicus, midpoint between the navel and the xiphosternal junction.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly0.8-1.2 cun.
Sensation: the local area sore, distention and heavy. The deeper sensation is stomach tight or warm.

c. Caution: avoid needle after eating, if doctor feels empty or soft resistance under needle, stop stimulating and withdraw slowly.
d. Front Mu point of the stomach, influential point of fu, crossing point of SI, TB, ST and CV.

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CV-4, Guanyuan

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a. Location: 3 cun (patient’s hand width) below the center of the umbilicus.

b. Method:
Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun or oblique insert needle 1-1.5cun,
Sensation: First layer, patients feel the prick change into dull and heavy; Second: stronger heavy, sore-distention spread to lower abdomen and perineum.

c. Caution: Puncture after emiction.Be cautious to apply in pregnant women.
d. Classification: Front Mu point of the small intestine, crossing point of SP, KI, LR, ST and CV.

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LR-14, Qimen

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a. Location: On the chest, directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

b. Method: Puncture obliquely or subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 cun.
Sensation: sore and distention sensation, radiate to the chest

c. Caution: When you feel empty withdraw needle immediately.
d. Classification: the frontal Mu point of LR, the crossing point of SP, LR and Yin Links Vessel

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SP-15, Daheng

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a. Location: 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, in the depression lateral to rectus abdominis

b. Method: Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
Sensation: sore and distention sensation, radiate to the abdomen.

c. Classification: Crossing point of SP and yin link.

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KI-12, Dahe

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a. Location: On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the center of the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. 0.5 cun to the CV3

b. Method:
Insert needle perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
Sensation: Local area sore and distention, then the deeper sensation radiate to the lower
abdomen.

c. Caution: Puncture after emiction. Be cautious to apply in pregnant women.
d. Classification: The crossing point of the KI and Chong meridian.

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ST-25, Tianshu

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a. Location: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

b. Method:
Insert needle perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun
Sensation: Local area sore and heavy, then the deeper sensation radiate to the abdomen.

c. Caution: not stimulate strongly.
d. Classification: The frontal Mu point of the LI.

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ST-28, shuidao

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a. Location: On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the center of the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

b. Method:
Insert needle perpendicularly 1-1.2 cun.
Sensation: Local area sore and heavy, then the deeper sensation radiate to the lower abdomen.

c. Caution: Puncture after emiction. Be cautious to apply in pregnant women

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GB-26, Daimai

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a. Location: On the lateral side of the waist, at the crossing point of vertical line through the free end of the 11th rib ( LR 13) and a horizontal line through the umbilicus.

b. Method:
Insert needle perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun.
Sensation: Local area sore and distention, then the deeper sensation radiate to the waist and lower abdomen.

c. Caution: not stimulate strongly.
d. Classification: The crossing point of the GB and Dai meridian.

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ST-9, Renying

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a. Location: On the neck, 1.5 cun lateral to the Adam’s apple, at the anterior border of m. sternocleido-mastoid where the pulsation of the common carotid artery is palpable.

b. Method:
Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.3-0.5cun.
Sensation: Sore, press. When your needle reaches the blood vessel, it’ll cause a sharp pain to the patient.

c. Caution: be careful to avoid puncturing the artery.
d. Classification: Pulse feeling point; crossing point of ST and GB

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TB-17, Yifeng

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Location:
Posterior to the earlobe, inferior to the root of ear, in the depression between the ramus of mandible & mastoid process

Method:
Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: the first layer, about 0.3 cun, dull sensation, second sensation-tight of facial muscles; third sensation distention & sore in middle ear & internal ear, & radiate to throat or even to tongue

    c. Caution: This point sensation is strong. 
    d. Classification: The crossing point of GB, TB
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GB-20, Fengchi

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a. Location: On the neck, below the occipital bone, on the level with Fengfu (GV 16), in the depression between the upper ends of the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscle.

b. Method:
Insert the needle obliquely 0.5-1 cun towards the tip of the nose.
Sensation: the first layer, about 0.3 cun, sore sensation at local eara, when your needle reaches the deep layer, the dull heavy will radiate to the front of the head.

c. Caution: Avoid inserting the needle upward, it may injure the spinal cord
d. Classification: The crossing point of GB, Yangwei Meridians

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GV-15, Yamen

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a. Location: On the nape, 0.5 cun directly superior to the midpoint of the posterior hairline.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely downwards 0.5-1 cun. Avoid strong stimulation.
Sensation: the local sore and heavy sensation, then deeper layer the sore and heavy sensation radiate upper and downwards along the spine.

c. Caution: Avoid inserting the needle upward, it may injure the spinal cord.
d. Classification: The crossing point of GV, Yangwei Me

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TB-16, Tianyou

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a. Location: On the lateral side of the neck, directly below the posterior border of the mastoid process, level with the angle of the mandible, and on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

b. Method:
Sitting position
Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun.
Sensation: Soreness, distending feeling.

c. Caution: This point sensation is strong.
d. Classification: Window of heaven.

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SI-17, Tianrong

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a. Location: On the lateral side of the neck, posterior to the angle of the mandible, in the depression on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

b. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun, direction of needle towards the root of the tongue
Sensation: Sore, press sensation can radiate to the root of the tongue or throat

c. Caution: be careful to avoid to puncturing the blood vessel
d. Classification: Point of the Window of heaven.

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CV-22, Tiantu

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a. Location: On the neck and on the anterior midline, at the center of the suprasternal fossa.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2 cun and then direct the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: the local sore and distention sensation, and the tight and obstruction sensation in throat. It will disappear after withdraw needle.

c. Caution: If doctor feels hard and elastic, that means the needle touch the trachea, the patient may have cough and itching throat, withdraw immediately.
d. Classification: Crossing point of CV and yingwei meridian

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CV-23, Lianquan

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a. Location: On the neck and on the anterior midline, above the laryngeal protuberance, in the depression above the upper border of the hyoid bone.

b. Method: Puncture obliquely 0.5-1 cun toward the root of the tongue.
Sensation: the local sore and distention sensation, the tight sensation in the tongue root or throat.

c. Caution: Pay attention not retains the needle and ask patient not talk during treatment.
d. Classification: The crossing point of CV, Yinwei Meridians

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GV-20, Baihui

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a. Location: On the head, try to feel the fossa at midline 5 Cun from front hairline & 7 Cun from back hair line, at the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of both ears.

b. Method:
Insert the needle either obliquely or horizontally 0.5-0.8 cun.
Sensation: patients may feel heaviness or distention on the head. When your needle reaches the cranium periosteum, it’ll cause a sharp pain to the patient.

c. Caution: Make sure to press the point with a cotton ball for a while after withdrawal to avoid bleeding and hematoma.
d. Classification: Crossing point of GV, BL, LR, GB, TB

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GB-1, Tongziliao

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a. Location: In the hollow on the lateral border of the orbit, approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus.

b. Method:
Puncture 0.3-0.5 cun either obliquely or horizontally outwards, or extended to connect with Taiyang.
Sensation: patients may feel soreness or distention on the head.

c. Caution: Make sure to insert the needle outwards.
d. Classification: The crossing point of SI, TB and GB

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ST-8, Touwei

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Location: Locate it by touch: there is a fossa 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at
the corner of forehead.

b. Method:
Insert the needle obliquely or horizontally upwards or laterally 0.5-1.0 cun. First layer sensation: patients feel the pain change from sharp into dull, second: stronger heavy, sore-distention

c. Caution: be careful to insert the needle & search for the sensation. The second sensation must be very strong, especially for effective treatment of migraine.
d. Meridian distribution: converging point of GB, ST.

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BL-1, Jingming

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Location: 0.1 cun medial to the inner canthus, and 0.1 cun upward, near the medial margin of the orbit.

b. Method:
Slowly puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun or slowly insert the needle to a depth of 0.5-1.0 Cun along the orbital ridge, while gently pushing the eyeball to the lateral side.
Sensation: the first sensation will be a sensation of sinking & tension; the second sensation then becomes heavier; the third sensation will be much stronger; the patient will feel distention & soreness of the whole eyeball

c. Caution: When the patient feels pain or doctor feels resistance under the needle, it is not advisable to go deeper. To avoid bleeding, press the puncture site for a few seconds after withdrawal of the needle.
d. Classification: the crossing point of BL, ST, SI, Yin Heel vessel, Yang Heel Vessel

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SI-19, Tinggong

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a. Locaton: On the face, at the middle section of tragus, in the fossa found when mouth is open.

b. Method:
insert the needle with the patient’s mouth slightly open about 1cm
insert needle perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1 cun along the cartilage of the auditory canal
first sensation: local distention & pain radiating to the face, temple & lower jaw
second: distention & pain around lower jaw joint
third: distention & pain around middle ear, slight dizziness & the feeling like a needle was put in the ear directly

c. Classification: TB, GB, SI,

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ST-2, Sibai

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a. Location: directly below the pupil when looking straight ahead, in the fossa of
the infraorbital foramen

b. Method: Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.2-0.5 cun. c. Caution: Deep puncture is not advisable.

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ST-7, Xiaguan

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a. Location: at the inferior border of the zygomatic arch, in the fossa anterior to
the condyle of the lower jaw. When the mouth is open the fossa will disappear.

b. Method: puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1.5 cun.
Sensation: Deep layer strong distention and soreness.

c. Classification: The crossing points of GB,ST.

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LI-20, Yingxiang

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a. Location: Lateral to the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi in the nasolabial groove.

b. Method: puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.2 cun or obliquely towards root of nose 0.2- 0.5cun.
Sensation: first feels pain then turn to distention and soreness.

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Anmian (Peaceful Sleep)

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a. Location: Behind the ear, midway between GB20 and TB17.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: the local sore and heavy sensation.

c. Caution: avoid inserting needle towards the spine

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Jingbailao (Hundred Taxations)

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a. Location: At the back of the neck, 2 cun above Dazhui(Du14) and 1 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: the local sore and distention sensation.

c. Caution: avoid inserting needle towards the spine

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Dingchuan (Calm Asthma)

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a. Location: On the back, 0.5 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (Dazhui, Du14).

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: the local sore and distention sensation.

c. Caution: avoid inserting needle too deep or towards the lateral side.

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Jiaji (Hua Tuo’s Paravertebral Points)

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a. Location: On the back, 0.5 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the vertebrae.

b. Method:
Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely towards the spine 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: the local sore, distention, heavy or numbness sensation.

c. Caution: avoid inserting needle too deep or towards the lateral side.

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Taiyang (Greater Yang)

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a. Location: On the temple area in the depression about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus.

b. Method: Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun.
∙ sensation of first layer: local soreness or distention spreading out about 5cm
∙ second layer: sensation radiates to temple-front head area & upper teeth
∙ third layer: stronger sensation than the first layer

c. Caution: Try to avoid injure the blood vessel
d. Meridian distribution: in the field of GB & TB

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Yuyao (Fish Waist)

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a. Location: In the center of the eyebrow, in the depression directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forwards.

b. Method: Transverse insertion medially or laterally 0.5-1 cun.
Sensation: local soreness, heavy or distention.

c. Caution: no moxibustion

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Yintang (Hall of Impression)

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a. Location: On the forehead, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows.

b. Method: With the fingers of one hand pinch up the skin over the point, Transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun in an inferior or lateral direction.
Sensation: local soreness or distention.

c. Caution: Avoid reaching the bone

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Zigong (Uterus)

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a. Location: On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the center of the umbilicus and 3 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 3).
b. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun or obliquely towards the inferior and medial direction.

Sensation: local soreness or distention.

c. Caution: Avoid manipulating strongly.

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Prick Needling Techniques from

  1. Baowenci
  2. Luoci
  3. Zanci
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(1) Baowenci (leopard spots needling)
Methods: around the point prick the shallow and small blood vessels causing bleeding
Tissue: collaterals, corresponding to the heart
Indications: the symptoms of redness, swollen hot and pain due to the stagnation blood in the meridians and collaterals.
Points for practice: BL40, Ashi

(2) Luoci (collateral needling)
Methods: prick the superficial and small vein to bleeding
Tissue: collaterals.
Indications: excessive and heat symptoms.
Points for practice: Erjian, GV14

(3) Zanci (the repeated-shallow-puncture)
Methods: Thrusting and lifting of needle are perpendicular, and the pricking is swift and shallow to treat the carbuncle and swelling.

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Three Edged Needle

  1. Spot Pricking
  2. Scatter Pricking
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Three edged needle is called sharp needle in ancient times. It is applicable to various heat syndromes, excess syndromes and pain syndromes.

(1) Spot pricking
This is the method known as collateral pricking in ancient time.
Method: swiftly prick point 0.1-0.2 deep, and withdraw it immediately. Then squeeze out a few drops of blood by pressing the skin around the acupuncture hole.
Function: This method is mainly applicable to high fever, convulsion, heat-stroke, acute tonsillitis, and acute lumbar sprain.
Points for practice: GV14, Shixuan, BL40, LU11, LI1

(2) Scattering pricking
This method is called surrounding needling.
Method: prick the skin around the affected focus perpendicularly and rapidly. Then, gently press the skin to obtain a little bloodletting.
Function: This method is mainly applicable to traumatic pain due to stagnate blood, erysipelas, carbuncle, sore, etc.
Practical area: affected area or thick muscle.

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The Skin Needle (also called plum-blossom needle, seven-star needle, or cutaneous needling.)

  1. Banci: half layer shallow needling
  2. Maoci: Hairy or skin needling
  3. Fuci: Shallow needling
  4. Seven Star Needles
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Acupuncture with the skin needle, also known as the plum-blossom needle, seven-star needle, or cutaneous needling.
(1) Banci (half layer needling or shallow needling):
Methods: quick and shallow insert in skin, then withdraw quickly, like plucking a piece of fine hair.
Tissue: skin, corresponding to the lung
Indications: cough, fever and skin diseases due to external wind cold, heat etc.
Points for practice: LU7, BL13, Ashi

(2) Maoci (hairy or skin needling)
Methods: prick the superficial Bi syndrome of skin without injuring the muscle
Tissue: skin.
Indications: numbness of skin.
Points for practice: Ashi

(3) Fuci (shallow needling)
Prick shallowly laterals to the surface of the muscle to treat the muscular spasm due to cold.
Indications: muscle spasm.
Practice: Ashi

(4) Seven Star needles
Method: After routine and local sterilization, fix the end of the needle handle in the palm; hold the needle with thumb and index finger . Tap quickly and perpendicularly on the skin with the flexible movement of the wrist, like a bird pecking at the rice, causing the short sound “da”. The tapping force should focus, and no oblique or slipping puncture is allowed.
Indications: headache, insomnia, alopecia, skin rash, Bi syndrome, numbness of skin, paralysis, etc.
Suggested points: along channels, both side of spine, back shu point, and Ashi points

Acu Moxa V Techniques Final- Chen Winter 2017 (1 decks)

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