The Acupoints and Anatomical Location Flashcards
To learn all the anatomical descriptions for each acupuncture point
In the space medial to the greater tubercle of the humerus (when standing)
in the superficial pectoral muscle at the level of the 1st intercostal space
LU-1
(Central Storage)
On the medial side of the cubital crease with the elbow flexed, just lateral to the biceps tendon, but medial to the external carpi radialis muscle
LU-5
(Cubit Marsh)
At the medial wrist just proximal to the craniomedial aspect of the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the radiocarpal joint
LU-7
(Broken Sequence)
Ski Slope Point- top of slope
On the medial aspect of the radiocarpal joint just cranial to the radial artery at the level of HT-7 (this point is needled from the dorsal aspect of the limb
LU-9
(Great Abyss)
Ski Slope Point- bottom of slope
Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones where they fuse, on the medial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone
(This point in cats is located at the medial 2nd metacarpal bone)
LI-4
(Union Valley)
2 cun distal to LI-11 (1/6 of the distance between the elbow and carpus) between the extensor carpi radialis and common digital extensor muscles
LI-10
(Front 3 Mile)
With the elbow flexed, at the lateral end of the cubital crease, half the distance between the biceps tendon and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
LI-11
(Pool on the Bend)
Cranial and distal to the acromion, on the cranial margin of the acromial head of the deltoid muscle
LI-15
(Shoulder Bone)
In the nasal labial groove at the lateral aspect of the nose, at the level of the widest part of the nostril and ~0.1 cun caudal to the haired/non-haired border
LI-20
(Welcome Aroma)
Pro Tip: cover the patient’s eyes and insert needle from behind p’s head
Ventral to the center of the pupil just inside the infraorbital ridge, make sure to protect the globe when needling this point
ST-1
(Receiving Tears)
Stab in the Eye Point
In the center of the infraorbital foramen
ST-2
(Four Whites)
In the haired skin at the lateral commissures of the mouth, 0.1 cun caudal to the mucocutaneous border
ST-4
(Earth Granery)
In the center of the masseter muscle
ST-6
(Jawbone)
In the center of the rectus abdominus muscle, 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus
ST-25
(Celestial Center)
Lateral to the bellybutton
The lateral eye of the knee, in a depression distal to the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament
ST-35a
(Calf’s Nose)
The medial eye of the knee, in a depression distal to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament
ST-35b
(Knee Curve)
A long linear point in the belly of the cranial tibial muscle, 3 cun distal to ST-35a, and 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial crest of the tibia
ST-36
(Rear 3 Miles)
Master Point for GIT and Abdomen
In the cranial tibial muscle, 3 cun distal to ST-36, and 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb
ST-37
(Upper Great Hollow)
In the cranial tibial muscle, 3 cun distal to ST-37, and 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb
ST-39
(Lower Great Hollow)
Half the distance between the lateral malleolus of the fibula and the tibial plateau at the proximal aspect of the tibia, in the groove between the cranial tibial and long digital extensor muscles
ST-40
(Bountiful Bulge)
Influential Point for Phlegm, Obesity
On the dorsum of the rear foot at the level of the ankle/hock in the depression directly on midline. When needling, direct the needle towards the calcaneus
ST-41
(Ravine Divide)
Dropped foot point
On the dorsal hind foot at the proximal metatarsus, at the junction of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones, just distal to the tarsometatarsal joint (in a diamond-shaped indentation)
ST-42
(Surging Yang)
Yuan source point
On the dorsal hind foot at the proximal web margin between the 3rd and 4th digits, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint
ST-44
(Inner Court)
Stomach heat, gingivitis/stomatitis
On the dorsal hind foot at the nail base (ungual crest) on the LATERAL side of the 3rd digit
ST-45
(Severe Mouth)
On the medial side of the pelvic limb, just proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, on the plantomedial side of the 2nd metatarsal bone.
Direct the needle plantar to the metatarsal bone, and dorsal to the flexor tendons
SP-3
(Greater White)
On the plantomedial side of the pelvic limb, in the depression distal to the base (proximal end) of the 2nd metatarsal bone.
Direct the needle plantar to the metatarsal bone, and dorsal to the flexor tendons
SP-4
(Yellow Emperor)
3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus of the tibia in a small depression on the caudal border of the tibia.
(This point is opposite GB-39, which is on the lateral side)
SP-6
(3 Yin Crossing)
Master Point for the caudal abdomen, and urogenital system
On the medial hind leg, 3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the DEEP digital flexor muscle
SP-8
(Earth’s Crux)
Xi-cleft point
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in a depression between the caudal border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle. (To find this point, follow the back of the tibia proximally until it bends caudally, just below the medial tibial condyle)
SP-9
(Yin Mound Spring)
He-sea point for water, Yin Deficiency, Wei Syndrome
When the knee is flexed, this point is 1 patellar length proximal and 1 patellar length caudal to the top of the patella, in a depression just cranial to the second belly of the sartorius muscle
SP-10
(Sea of Blood)
Blood deficiency, blood stagnation, blood heat
On the lateral thorax at the 7th intercostal space at the same level as the point of the shoulder when standing
SP-21
(Great Embracement)
Major Luo point of the Spleen, generalized pain, dyspnea, digestive issues, limb weakness, Wei syndrome- DAMN THIS POINT DOES EVERYTHING!
In the center of the axillary space over the superficial pectoral muscle.
(This point should be needled along the thoracic wall and NOT the forelimb to avoid accidental pneumothorax or hemothorax)
HT-1
(Highest Spring)
Armpit point, where you do a brachial plexus nerve block
Shen disturbance, Yin deficiency
At the medial elbow, just cranial to the medial epicondyle. This point is between the end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
HT-3
(Minor Sea)
He-sea point for water, CHF
The jedi tunnel, just proximal to the lateral wrist/carpus.
At the level of the lateral transverse crease of the carpal joint, in the large depression cranial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon at its insertion on the accessory carpal bone
HT-7
(Spirit Gate)
Shu-stream point for Earth, Yuan source point, son point for excess
Shen disturbance, anxiety, poor memory, restlessness, epilepsy
On the palmar surface of the front paw between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal junction, just proximal to the pad base
HT-8
(Lesser Mansion)
Ying-spring point for Fire
Urinary incontinence, genital itching, foot pain
At the medial 5th digit nail bed on the front paw
HT-9
(Minor Channel)
Jing-well point for wood
Fever, mania, coma, heart palpitations
At the front foot, just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the LATERAL side of digit 5
SI-3
(Black Ravine)
Lateral pinky knuckle, use SP-3 to counterbalance
Shu-stream point for wood, Mother point for deficiency
Confluent point of GV channel
Neck and back pain
On the lateral front limb, distal to the carpal joint, and lateropalmar to the base of the 5th metacarpal bone
SI-4
(Wrist Bone)
Yuan source point
Front end weakness, neck pain, IVDD
At the ulnar nerve or “funny bone”, at the medial elbow between the medial epicondyle of the humerus and the olecranon
SI-8
(Small Sea)
Funny Bone Point
He-sea point for Earth, Son point for Excess
Epilepsy, elbow pain
At the lateral front limb, between the long and lateral heads of the triceps muscle, at the level of the shoulder joint, where the deltoid and triceps meet.
SI-9
(Shoulder Hollow)
Ear problems, front limb lameness/paralysis
At the craniolateral neck, at the level of the C2-C3 intervertebral disc space, 3 cun ventral and lateral to dorsal midline in the brachiocephalicus muscle.
Just dorsal to the jing-jia-ji acupoint
SI-16
(Celestial Window)
Deafness, neck stiffness, pharyngitis
Where you push to plug your ears, rostral to the tragus at the caudal border of the mandible and just dorsal to the condyloid process.
SI-19
(Hearing Place)
Deafness, otitis, dental pain, epilepsy
0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye.
BL-1
(Bright Eyes)
Major crossing point (between BL, SI, Yin-qiao, Yang-qiao,and ST channels)
Eye/vision problems, headache
On a flat spot in the supraorbital ridge, ventral to the medial eyebrow
BL-2
(Bamboo Gathering)
Eye problems, headache, facial paralysis
Tickle points under the base of the skull, 1.5 cun off dorsal midline on the neck, at the level of the junction of C1-C2, on a line from the caudal edges of the wings of the atlas
BL-10
(Celestial Pillar)
Wind-Cold, nasal congestion/discharge, fever, epilepsy
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T1 vertebrae
BL-11
(Big Shuttle)
The influential point for BONE
Cough, fever, degenerative joint disease, IVDD, neck, back, and shoulder pain
Pro Tip: Angle the needle under the scapula to hit this point
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T2 vertebrae
BL-12
(Wind Gate)
Influential point for WIND and TRACHEA
Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, cough, thoracic region pain
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T3 vertebrae
BL-13
(Lung’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for LUNG
Cough, asthma, nasal congestion, low fever, Yin deficiency
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T4 vertebrae
BL-14
(Pericardium’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for PERICARDIUM
Cough, chest pain, vomiting, anxiety
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T5 vertebrae
BL-15
(Heart’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for HEART
Anxiety, shen disturbance, poor memory, CHF, epilepsy
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T6 vertebrae
BL-16
(Governing Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for GOVERNING VESSEL
IVDD, cough, dyspnea, pain in the chest or abdomen
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T7 vertebrae
BL-17
(Diaphragm’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for DIAPHRAGM
Influential point for BLOOD
Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, vomiting, regurgitation, cough, dyspnea
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T10 vertebrae
(on bladder channel, we skip T8 and T9)
BL-18
(Liver’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for LIVER
Jaundice, liver problems, eye problems, irritability, hypertension, back pain
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T11 vertebrae
BL-19
(Gallbladder’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for GALLBLADDER
Jaundice, liver diseases, Liver-Qi stagnation
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T12 vertebrae
BL-20
(Spleen’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for SPLEEN
Spleen deficiency, Edema, damp conditions, jaundice
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T13 vertebrae
BL-21
(Stomach’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for STOMACH
Constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L1 vertebrae
BL-22
(Triple Heater Shu)
Back-shu Association point for TRIPLE HEATER
Edema, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L2 vertebrae
BL-23
(Kidney’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for KIDNEY
Kidney Yin/Qi deficiency, impotence, urinary incontinence, deafness, weak back
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L4 vertebrae
(On bladder channel, we skip L3!)
BL-24
(Qi Sea Hollow)
SEA OF QI
Qi deficiency, uterine disease, back or abdominal pain
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L5 vertebrae
BL-25
(Large Intestine’s Hollow)
Back-shu association point for LARGE INTESTINE
Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal and back pain
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L6 vertebrae
BL-26
(Source Hollow)
Gates of original/source Qi
Kidney Yang/Qi deficiency, impotence, urinary incontinence
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L7 vertebrae (lateral to the LS space)
BL-27
1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of S1 vertebrae. Between the sacrum and medial border of the wings of the ilium
BL-28
(Bladder’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for BLADDER
Urinary incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, lumbosacral pain
When you dorsoflex the tail, in the crease just lateral to the tail base, 1.5 cun off dorsal midline
BL-35
(Meeting of Yang)
Bloody urination or defecation, perianal itching
At the sciatic nerve groove, ventral to the lateral border of the tuber ischii in the biceps groove (between the biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles)
BL-36
(Support)
Back pain, hind limb paralysis
At the back of the knee, on the lateral end of the popliteal crease, medial to the biceps femoris tendon and just lateral to BL-40
BL-39
(Yang in the Bend)
Lower He-sea point for Triple Heater
Urinary incontinence, muscle spasms in hind limbs, back pain
In the CENTER of the popliteal crease at the back of the knee. Direct the needle cranially toward the patella.
BL-40
(Bend Middle)
Master Point for caudal back and hips, He-sea point for Earth
Urinary incontinence, autoimmune disease, vomiting, diarrhea
3 cun off of dorsal midline, at the caudal border of the L2 vertebrae at the lateral border of the longissimus muscle (1.5 cun lateral to BL-23)
BL-52
(Will Chamber)
Outer bladder meridian point, lateral association point for KIDNEY
Kidney Yang/Qi deficiency, impotence, edema, urinary incontinence
One of the 3 Bowling Ball Points around the hip joint, in a depression just DORSAL to the greater trochanter of the femur
BL-54
(Sequential Limit)
Master Point for the Pelvic Limbs
Paresis/paralysis of the hind limbs, hip and perianal problems, lumbar pain
At the lateral base of the achilles tendon in the distal webbing, between the lateral malleolus and the calcaneus, level with the tip of the lateral malleolus.
(This point is opposite but slightly proximal to KID-3)
BL-60
(Mountains)
ASPIRIN POINT
Jing-river point for Fire, epistaxis, difficult labor, hypertension, neck/back pain, epilepsy
With the ankle/hock flexed, in a depression just plantodistal to the lateral malleolus (opposite KID-6)
BL-62
(Extending Vessel)
Confluent point to Yang-qiao
Ataxia, Wobbler’s disease, hind limb weakness, back pain
On the lateral aspect of the hind limb, distal to the base (or proximal end) of the 5th metatarsal bone
BL-64
(Capital Bone)
Yuan-source point
IVDD, Epilepsy, mental and emotional disorders
On the lateral aspect of the hind limb, at the lateral nail bed of the 5th digit
BL-67
Jing-well point for Metal, Mother point for DEFICIENCY
Nasal discharge, congestion, difficult labor
One of the “4 Pillars” of strength and stability, on the plantar aspect of the hind paw between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones, underneath the CENTRAL PAW PAD
KID-1
(Gushing Spring)
Jing-well point for Wood, Son point for Excess
Hind end weakness, sore throat, loss of voice, urinary incontinence, sore throat, coma
At the MEDIAL base of the achilles tendon in the distal webbing, between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus, level with the tip of the medial malleolus.
(This point is opposite but slightly distal to BL-60)
KID-3
(Great Ravine)
Yuan-source point for Kidney, Shu-stream point for Earth
Renal failure, Diabetes, dyspnea, deafness, impotence, dysuria
With the ankle/hock flexed, in a depression just distal and plantar to the medial malleolus
KID-6
(Shining Sea)
Confluent point to Yin-qiao
Ataxia, Yin deficiency, genital itching, epilepsy, constipation, sore throat
2 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the achilles tendon, the slingshot point
KID-7
(Recover Flow)
Jing-river point for Metal, Mother point for Deficiency
Anhidrosis, diarrhea, edema, paralysis of pelvic limbs
At the medial knee, on the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL-40, in between the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles
KID-10
(Yin Valley)
He-sea point for Water
Impotence, hernia, dysuria, knee pain
On the medial side of the elbow, at the medial cubital crease just caudal and medial to the biceps tendon
PC-3
(Elbow Marsh)
He-sea point for Water
Palpitations, fever, vomiting, diarrhea
The nausea point, 3 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus in the groove/interosseous space between the flexor carpi radialis and the deep digital flexor muscles
PC-6
(Inner Pass)
Master Point of Chest and Cranial Abdomen, Luo-connecting point, confluent point to Yin-wei
Vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, headache, chest pain/palpitations, epilepsy, front limb paralysis
At the medial wrist, just proximal to the intermedioradial carpal bone, caudal to the flexor carpi radialis tendon
PC-7
(Great Mound)
Shu-stream point for Earth, Yuan source point
Vomiting, thoracic pain, carpal pain, epilepsy, fever, osteoarthritis
Under the central carpal pad of the front foot between the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones, one of the 4 pillars or 4 roots.
PC-8
(Palace of Toil)
Ying-spring point for Fire
Vomiting, stomatitis/mouth ulcers, epilepsy, chest pain
On the medial aspect of the 4th digit nail bed
(Remember, medial 5th digit is HT-9)
PC-9
(Central Hub)
Jing-well point for Wood
Hyperactivity, Shen disturbance, anhidrosis, superficial tendon problems
At the top of the front paw between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint
TH-3
(Central Island)
Shu-stream point for Wood
Head-shaking, ear problems, fever, local pain
At the joint tap space for the carpus, in the large lateral depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the radiocarpal joint just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon
TH-4
(Divergent Yang)
Yuan source point
Carpal injury, pharyngitis, Diabetes Mellitus
At the lateral aspect of the wrist, 3 cun proximal to the carpus on the craniolateral aspect of the front limb in the interosseous space between the radius and the ulna
(Directly opposite PC-6 on the medial aspect, finding this point first is the best way to find PC-6)
TH-5
(Outer Pass)
Luo-connecting point, Confluent point to Yang-wei
Paralysis of forelimbs, Wei-Qi deficiency, headache, fever, red eyes, ear problems, neck pain
On the lateral side of the elbow, in a depression just proximal to the olecranon tuber
TH-10
(Celestial Well)
He-sea point for Earth, Son point for Excess
Forelimb paralysis, deafness, tooth or throat pain
At the shoulder, caudal and distal to the acromion on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle
TH-14
(Shoulder Seam)
Pain in forelimbs, shoulders
Caudoventral to the base of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and the mastoid process of the temporal bone; follow the mandible up and it’s under the ear base
TH-17
(Wind Screen)
Otitis, facial paralysis or swelling, cervical stiffness
At the top of the tragus of the ear, in a depression just rostral to the pretragic incisure, dorsal to the condyloid process of the mandible.
(This point is directly dorsal to SI-19)
TH-21
(Ear Gate)
Ear problems, dental disease
The clown eye point, in the depression on the rim of the orbit at the end of the eyebrow if it were extended to the lateral canthus of the eye.
TH-23
(Silk Bamboo Hole)
Eye problems, dental dz, facial paralysis, encephalitis, epilepsy
0.2 cun LATERAL to the LATERAL canthus of the eye in the depression over the rim of the orbit
GB-1
(Pupil Bone-Hole)
Eye problems, anhidrosis, headache, cold
At the end of the visible eyebrow in a depression on the frontal bone 1 cun dorsal to the extended midpoint of the eyebrow
GB-14
(Yang White)
Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis
The six-pack point, on the dorsal neck in the depression just caudal and lateral to the occipital protuberance, medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas. Angle the needle between the skull and neck.
GB-20
(Wind Pond)
External wind, internal wind, epilepsy, epistaxis, nasal congestion/discharge, headache
In the neck muscle just cranial to the edge of the scapula, halfway between GV-14 (dorsal midline between C7-T1) and the acromion
GB-21
(Shoulder Well)
Shoulder pain, forelimb paralysis, mastitis, difficult labor
In the 9th intercostal space, at the level of the costochondral junction, do not angle the needle perpendicular, channel the needle under the skin or aquapuncture!
GB-24
(Sun and Moon)
Front Mu Alarm point for the GALLBLADDER
Crossing point of the GB and SP channels
Liver and gallbladder disorders, Liver Qi Stagnation
On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib
GB-25
(Capital Gate)
Front Mu Alarm point for the KIDNEY
Kidney deficiency, infertility, impaction, colic
One of the 3 Bowling Ball Points, in a depression just CRANIAL to the greater trochanter (head of the femur)
GB-29
(Squatting Bone-Hole)
Gluteal muscle soreness, pelvic limb pain, hip arthritis, pelvic limb paralysis
One of the 3 Bowling Ball Points, in a depression halfway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii
GB-30
(Circular Jump)
Gluteal muscle soreness, pelvic limb pain, hip arthritis, pelvic limb paralysis
At the lateral thigh, in the groove between the femur and the biceps femoris, 7 cun proximal to the lateral femoral condyle.
(Remember, the femur’s length is 18 cun- from the greater trochanter to the tibial plateau)
GB-31
(Wind Market)
Skin itching, pelvic limb paralysis, hind limb problems
Between the insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and the femur, in a depression proximal to the lateral condyle of the femur
GB-33
(Knee Yang Gate)
Stifle problems
At the lateral lower knee, the cranial drawer point, in the depression just cranial and distal to the head of the fibula, on the lateral hind limb.
GB-34
(Yang Tomb Spring)
Influential Point for LIGAMENTS/TENDONS, He-sea point for Earth
Biliary disorders, vomiting, hind end weakness, ligament/tendon weakness
2 cun proximal to GB-39, between the lateral digital extensor muscle and the deep digital flexor muscles, in the area of the saphenous vein.
GB-37
(Bright Light)
Luo-connecting point for the Liver Channel
Eye problems, mammary gland pain, pelvic limb paralysis
At the lateral ankle, 3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus, in a depression on the caudal fibula near where the saphenous vein crosses. (Opposite SP-6)
GB-39
(Hanging Bell)
Influential Point for MARROW/CNS
Pelvic limb weakness/paralysis, anal problems, chest pain, neck pain, sore throat
On the lateral surface of the hind foot, just distal to the hock (tarsus), craniodistal to the tip of the lateral malleolus of the fibula, over the long digital extensor tendon.
(This point is cranial to BL-62)
GB-40
(Hill Ruins)
Yuan primary point
Pain in ankle, jaundice
On the top of the hind paw, just distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsals (on a line with LIV-3 located between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals)
GB-41
(Near Tears on the Foot)
Shu-stream point for Wood, Confluent point to the Dai Channel
Flexor tendonitis, urinary incontinence, abnormal estrus, eye problems, mastitis
At the top of the hind paw, on the lateral aspect of the 2nd digit, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint in the webbing
LIV-2
(Moving Between)
Ying-spring point for Fire
Liver Yang Rising, eye problems, abnormal estrus, headache
On the hind paw, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint
LIV-3
(Supreme Surge)
Shu-stream point for Earth, Yuan source point
Liver Qi Stagnation, abnormal estrus, pelvic limb paralysis
On the medial side of the knee, at the medial aspect of the popliteal crease, caudal to the medial femoral condyle (cranial and proximal to KID-10)
LIV-8
(Spring at the Bend)
He-sea point for Water
Male and female reproductive disorders, uterine prolapse, genital itching, urinary incontinence, stifle pain
On the lateral side of the body, just below the free end of the 12th rib
LIV-13
(Gate of Symbol)
Front Mu Alarm point for SPLEEN, Master Point for VISCERA, Influential point for Yin (Zang) Organs
Diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle pain, colic, distended abdomen
In a depression at the costochondral junction of the 6th intercostal space
LIV-14
(Cycle Gate)
Front Mu Alarm point for LIVER
Liver dz, mastitis, pleuritis, chest main, muscle pain
On caudoventral midline, halfway between the anus and the dorsal aspect of the vulva/scrotum
CV-1
(Yin Meeting)
Perianal problems, infertility, epilepsy, dysuria
On ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-3
(Central Pole)
Front Mu Alarm point for BLADDER
Renal failure, impotence, dysuria, hernia, genital itching
On ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-4
(Origin Pass)
Front Mu Alarm point for SMALL INTESTINE
Kidney Qi/Yang deficiency, renal failure, impotence, hernia, colic, diarrhea, weight loss
On ventral midline, 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-5
(Stone Gate)
Front Mu Alarm point for TRIPLE HEATER
Edema, diarrhea, dysuria, hernia, colic, genital discharge
On ventral midline, 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus (usually tip of prepuce)
CV-6
(Sea of Qi)
Kidney Qi or Yang deficiency, renal failure, impotence, hernia, colic, diarrhea, weight loss
On ventral midline at the center of the umbilicus (NO NEEDLES HERE!)
CV-8
(Spirit Gate Tower)
GI disorders, chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, chronic fatigue
On ventral midline, halfway between the umbilicus and the base of the xiphoid process
CV-12
(Middle Stomach)
Influential Point for YANG (FU) ORGANS, Front Mu Alarm point for STOMACH
Gastric pain/ulcer, vomiting, regurgitation, diarrhea, jaundice
On ventral midline, halfway between CV-12 and the base of the xiphoid process
CV-14
(Great Palace)
Front Mu Alarm point for HEART
Anxiety, shen disturbance, vomiting, epilepsy, palpitations
On ventral midline, in a depression at the level of the 4th intercostal space
CV-17
(Chest Center)
Front Mu Alarm point for PERICARDIUM, Influential point for QI
Dyspnea, coughing, vomiting, diaphragm spasms, lack of milk, chest pain
On ventral midline at the tip of the manubrium (1st sternabrae)
CV-22
(Celestial Chimney)
Easy button to stop coughs
Cough, asthma, dyspnea, thyroid problems, sore throat, diaphragm spasm, chest pain
1 cun ventral to the rim of the lower lip on midline
CV-24
(Receiving Saliva)
Facial paralysis, mania, behavior problems, hypersalivation
On dorsal midline, in the depression halfway between the anus and the base of the tail
GV-1
(Long Strong)
Luo-connecting point for CV
Diarrhea, constipation, perianal problems, epilepsy
The variable point, on dorsal midline, it is the largest depression between the L4-L5, L5-L6, or L6-L7.
GV-3
(Yang Pass)
Yang deficiency, impotence, infertility, pelvic limb paralysis
On dorsal midline, between L2 and L3 vertebrae
GV-4
(Life Gate)
Impotence, infertility, diarrhea, abnormal estrus, Yang deficiency
Dorsoflex the neck, in the depression on dorsal midline between the C7-T1 vertebrae
GV-14
(Big Vertebrae)
High fever, cough, asthma, Yin Deficiency/False Heat, cervical stiffness, hives, epilepsy
On dorsal midline, in the depression at the level of the CAUDAL rim of the ear bases
GV-17
(Brain’s Door)
Cervical stiffness, epilepsy, aphonia (loss of voice)
On dorsal midline, in the depression at the level of the CENTER of the ear canals
GV-20
(Hundred Meetings)
Calming point, shen disturbance, epilepsy, anus prolapse
On dorsal midline, in the depression at the level of the CRANIAL rim of the ear bases
GV-21
(Before the Vertex)
Hypertension, nasal discharge/congestion, epilepsy
In the philtrum on midline, at the level of the ventral limits of the nostrils in the non-haired skin
GV-26
(Human Center)
Resuscitation Point
Coma, facial paralysis, mania, IVDD
