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The Channels of Acupuncture
In Chinese acupuncture anatomy, the internal organs of the body are all interconnected with
one another by pathways called meridians, which are located throughout the body. The
concept of these pathways could be compared with Western ideas of the blood vessels and
capillaries, or the nervous system with its centers and peripheral branches This system is
not, however, the same as either of these other systems. The meridians, unlike the blood
vessels, which can be seen with the naked eye, are not visible. As the blood vessels function
as pathways for the blood, so the meridians are pathways in which energy is circulated throughout the body.
The meridians spread out through the entire body connecting all the tissues and organs of
the body binding it together as an organic unit. They regulate normal functioning of the
body, and diagnostically reflect pathology or illness. Meridians are also referred to as
Vessels, Chings, or Channels.
In acupuncture we generally consider that there are 72 channels of therapeutic importance:
12 Primary Meridians
12 Tendinomuscular Meridians
12 Transversal Lo Vessels
12 Longitudinal Lo Vessels
12 Distinct (Divergent) Meridians
8 Extra (Ancestral) Vessels
3 Extra Longitudinal Lo Vessels
1 Huato Channel
The most important and essential ones for the circulation of Qi, and for most therapeutic
applications are the twelve Primary Meridians and two of the Extra Vessels. The twelve Primary Meridians are also known as the twelve Chings.
The two extra Meridians are the Governing or Du Vessel (DU), and the Conception or Ren
Vessel (REN). (The term Conception Vessel does not imply that this Vessel is exclusively
concerned with the female, although it does have extensive connections with the female
reproductive system, and is frequently used in the treatment of gynecological disturbances. It is, however, present in both male and female).
These two Extra Vessels are usually included in a listing of the twelve Meridians, because of
their importance in the circulation of energy, and their value in many treatment formularies.
They also have their own acupuncture points.
Some of the meridians of the body run in a more or less horizontal direction, while others run vertically. The twelve Primary Meridians are vertical channels.
The twelve Primary Meridians are also bilateral. This means they have symmetrical
pathways on either side of the body in relation to the median (mid-line) of the body, just as
we have a right and a left side. There is a Lung meridian on both the left side of the body
and the right side of the body, and similarly with all of the other eleven Meridians. The
acupuncture points for the various Meridians are in the same mirror image locations on either side of the body.
Summary
We have 12 bilateral Meridians. The two special vessels (the Conception Vessel and the
Governor Vessel) are not bilateral. They are singular channels, which follow the midline of
the body, one in front and one on the back. The following pages are diagrams of the locations of the meridians on the human body.
There are a number of ways in which the Primary Meridians can be classified. One method is
to classify them into two groups, according to their polarity of Yin and Yang. The Chinese
determined that some of the Meridians are predominantly of Yin energy, and some are
predominantly of Yang energy.
YIN Yang
Yin Meridians Yin Channels (Organ)
Yang Meridians Yang Channels (Organ)
Hand TaiYin Meridian Lung (LU) Hand YangMing Meridian Large Intestine (LI)
Foot TaiYin Meridian Spleen (SP) Foot YangMing Meridian Stomach (ST)
Hand ShaoYin Meridian Heart (HT) Hand TaiYang Meridian Small Intestine (SI)
Foot ShaoYin Meridian Kidneys (KI) Foot TaiYang Meridian Bladder (BL)
Hand Juejin Meridian Pericardium (PC) Hand ShaoYang Meridian San Jiao (SJ)
Foot JueJin Meridian Liver (LV) Foot ShaoYang Meridian Gall Bladder (GB)
The Primary Meridians are also grouped together in coupled pairs, each Yin meridian being
coupled to a specific Yang meridian. The pairs are coupled according to the table above, i.e.,
Lung with Large Intestine, Spleen with Stomach, Heart with Small Intestine, Kidneys with Bladder, Pericardium with San Jiao, and Liver with Gall Bladder.
Another way of classifying the Meridians is based on the main location of the Channel and
its terminal point. Six Meridians are located on the upper portion of the body, and start or
end on the fingers. The other six Meridians are located on the lower portion of the body and end or start at the toes. Which gives us the following relationships:
Hand Meridians Foot Meridians
Lung (LU) Stomach (ST)
Large Intestine (LI) Spleen (SP)
Heart (HT) Bladder (BL)
Small Intestine (SI) Kidneys (KI)
Pericardium (PC) Gall Bladder (GB)
San Jiao (SJ) Liver (LV)
By combining the Yin/Yang and Hand/Foot classifications or groupings, we get the following
Meridians Organs Pathway
3 Yin Meridians of the Hand (LU, HT, PC) Chest to Hand
3 Yang Meridians of the Hand (LI, Sl, SJ) Hand to Face
3 Yang Meridians of the Foot (ST, BL, GB) Face to Foot
3 Yin Meridians of the Foot (SP, KI, LV) Foot to Chest
As you can see, so far, the Meridians have been classified into a division of two groups
according to Yin and Yang, hand and foot, and as coupled pairs. We are going to classify the
Meridians according to the traditional Chinese idea of the cycle of Qi within the Meridians.
The Chinese determined that the energy flows from one meridian to the next in a
continuous and fixed order. It flows from meridian to meridian in a two-hour cycle, making the complete circuit once a day.
This cycle is known as the Horary cycle. As the Qi makes its way through the meridians,
each meridian in turn, with its associated organ, has a two-hour period during which it is at
maximum energy. The Horary Effect is recognizable by measurable increases of Qi within an
organ system and meridian during its time of maximum energy. (Qi is, of course, present
within every organ system all the time; its level simply fluctuates according to the Horary Cycle.)
If a person moves from one time zone to another, the resultant "jet lag" is a result of the
biological Horary clock adjusting to the new time frame. Moving East or West causes this phenomena, but moving due North or South has no effect on the internal clock.
Just as each organ system has a waxing and waning two hour period of maximum energy
on the Horary Cycle, there is also the minimum energy effect of the organ on the opposite,
side of the cycle, 12 hours apart. An example of this is that while the Lungs have maximum
energy from 3-5 AM, the Bladder on the opposite side of the table is at its minimum energy
level, 3-5 PM. Qi begins entering the Lungs at 3 AM, and has reached its maximum
concentration in the organ at 4 AM. By 5 AM it has done its tonification and repair work and
is moving into the Large Intestine channel.
Knowledge of this cycle and its energetic effects is necessary for highly effective
acupuncture treatments, as the various organs respond either very well or very little to
acupuncture depending on their energetic state at the time of treatment. The Horary Cycle
is an excellent diagnostic tool and will be dealt with on the diagnostic level later in this
course work.
The flow of energy begins with the Meridian of the Lungs and completes its cycle with the
Liver, to commence again at the Lungs, continuing the daily cycle throughout an individual's
life span. The reason that the Chinese say that the flow begins with the Lungs, is that they consider the first independent function of a child at birth to be its first breath.
Circulation of Energy Through the Primary Meridians
The Classical Order of Meridians
Lungs 3 AM to 5 AM
Large Intestine 5 AM to 7 AM
Stomach 7 AM to 9 AM
Spleen 9 AM to 11 AM
Heart 11 AM to 1 PM
Small Intestine 1 PM to 3 PM
Bladder 3 PM to 5 PM
Kidney 5 PM to 7 PM
Pericardium 7 PM to 9 PM
San Jiao 9 PM to 11 PM
Gall Bladder 11 PM to 1 AM
Liver 1 AM to 3 AM
As you can see in the table of Classical Order of Meridians, the energy flows from one
Channel to its coupled pair, and then on to the next coupled pair. The following is a diagram showing the order of energy circulation through the meridians.
The Twelve Meridians - In Classical Arrangement
1. The Governing Vessel (DU), also called the Du Mai, or Du Channel 2. The Conception Vessel (REN), also called the Ren Mai, or Ren Channel
A Yin meridian joins its Yang coupled meridian (and vice versa) in the extremities, either the
fingers or the toes. Yin meridians of the Hand terminate in the fingers. Yang meridians of
the Hand begin in the fingers. Yang meridians of the foot terminate in the toes. Yin meridians of the foot begin in the toes.
Note:
Although the Governing Vessel is of Yang nature and the Conception Vessel of Yin nature,
these two are not, strictly speaking, a coupled pair in the same sense of the twelve Primary
Meridians. The difference lies in the fact that the coupled pairs of P.M.s have specific
channels of communication, which join them together. These are the Transversal Lo vessels.
The Conception and Governor Vessels do not have Transversal Lo vessels, but rather
connect all the Yin channels (Conception Vessel) or Yang Channels (Governor Vessel) respectively.
Each Principal Meridian has its own Transversal Lo vessel. These are actually crosswise
connecting channels, known as anastomoses. Since each Principal Meridian has one
Transversal Lo, each coupled pair of P.M.s is linked by two of these. (The one exception is
the Heart channel, which is linked to the Small Intestine by only one Transversal Lo vessel.
We could consider the Transversal Lo vessels as the horizontal or transversal pathways of the Meridians.
Understanding the energetic function of the Meridians is the Chinese equivalent of
understanding the function of the organs in Western Medical thought. The meridians are
connected with, and have their origin in, the internal organs: treating a meridian effects the
organ to which it is connected. The acupuncturist manipulates the vital organs with needles utilizing the acupuncture points along the meridians to achieve the desired effect.
The practice of acupuncture rests upon the relationship that exists between a specific area
on the surface of the skin and a particular organ or energetic function. The needles or
stimulus acts directly on the meridian, which in turn affects the associated organ. The more
appropriate the selection of the points on the meridian, the better the treatment results.
Within the 12 Meridians and the two Extra Vessels lie the majority of acupuncture treatment technique.
The series of acupuncture points upon the skin, which constitute the outward line of the
meridian, are primary evidence of the meridians existence although the meridians
themselves are invisible. Acupuncture point locators indicate the difference in electrical
resistance that exists around acupuncture points. The traditional methods of locating the
points are by locating specific anatomical landmarks, using special methods of measurement
which are valid for any human body, and by finger sensitivity. Finger sensitivity is necessary
in many areas of acupuncture practice; locating the points, feeling the quality of the pulses,
feeling the grip that Qi is exerting on an inserted needle, feeling (palpating) for sensitized
areas of damage on the body.
The meridians provide communication lines between external body appendages and
surfaces and the internal organs; upper and lower parts of the body; and provide for the
circulation of energy. They govern the body's ability to function, carry Qi, and so contribute
largely in the maintenance of health. This energy can be manipulated at stations along
these communication lines, the acupuncture points along the meridians.
General Pathways of the Meridians
The circulating pathways of the twelve Meridians flow from the face to the feet, from the
feet to the chest, from the chest into the hands, and from the hands back to the face. The
Yang Meridians generally flow along the outward (lateral) side of the limbs and along the
back of the body. The Yin Meridians pass along the inward (medial) side of the limbs and
along the front of the body. It has already been mentioned that the pathways leading to or
from the arms are called Hand Meridians, and those that descend to the legs or ascend from
the legs are the Foot Meridians.
The three Yin hand meridians travel from chest to hand; the three Yang hand meridians,
from hand to head (face). The three Yang foot meridians travel from head to foot; and the
three Yin foot meridians travel from foot to chest. This describes the circulation of energy over the entire body and delineates the pathways in which Qi, or energy, flows.
With the arms raised over the head palms facing forward, the energy in the three Yin Hand
Meridians (Lung, Heart, and Pericardium) will be flowing from the chest to the fingertips,
upward along the forward portion of the arm. The energy in the three Yang Hand Meridians
(Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and the San Jiao) will be flowing from the fingertips, downward on the back part of the arm, to end their flow in the face.
From the head, the energy of TWO of the three Meridians of the Foot (the Bladder and Gall
Bladder, but not the Stomach) will be traveling down along the side or back of the body and
outward side of the leg to end in the toes. To complete the cycle, the energy in the three
Yin Meridians of the Foot (Spleen, Liver and Kidney) will be traveling up from the toes along
the inward side of the leg, continuing along the front of the abdomen and ending in the
chest, at which point the cycle begins again from the chest to the hand. There are exceptions to this, but the general pattern is accurate.
The Stomach Channel is one exception. Although it is a Yang Meridian, it runs on the front
of the body with the Yin Meridians, instead of up the back like the rest of the Yang
Meridians. The other exception is the Governor Vessel, which is a Yang Meridian in the
center of the back, in which energy flows upward as opposed to the rest of the major Yang Meridians in which energy flows downward.
The Governor Vessel, or Du Mai (Du or GV), follows the spine upward on the back, travels
over the head and ends on the inner surface of the upper lip. It has no direct connections to
any internal organ. Its energy flow is Yang and ascends from the bottom of the pathway
beginning near the anus. It connects with all the Yang Meridians of the body, and is important in many conditions requiring manipulation of the Yang energy of the body.
The Conception Vessel, or Ren Mai (CV or Ren) travels up the midline in front of the body. It
runs from near the anus to the mouth, and its energy is Yin, ascending from the lower body
to the upper, as does the Governing Vessel. In effect, these two meridians vertically encircle the body on its midline, front and back.
These two Vessels are not bilateral. They do not form a direct part of the organ meridian's
energy circulation network, nor are they associated with any one organ. They belong to the
eight Extra Vessels.
The energy traveling from the chest to the fingertip is predominantly Yin energy. Yet on its
way back up the other side of the arm, it becomes Yang energy. The energy changes
polarity, from Yin to Yang, or from Yang to Yin, the nearer it approaches the extremities of the limbs.
The energy traveling from the chest to the fingertip begins as predominantly Yin energy, but
as the energy approaches the extremity the polarity begins to change, and by the time the
tip of the finger is reached the Yin becomes progressively mixed with the Yang energy.
Energy traveling from the fingertips to the face begins as mixed Yin/Yang, but by the time it arrives in the face it is predominantly Yang energy.
Energy traveling from the face to the toes begins as predominantly Yang energy. As this
Yang energy approaches the lower extremities of the leg, the polarity begins to change
again. By the time the toes are reached the Yang energy is mixed with the Yin energy in
almost equal proportions. The return from the toes to the chest causes the transformation
again. This Yin energy then flows back into the arm, to continue the cycle.
It can be seen, therefore, that as Qi circulates through the Primary Meridians, it alternates
in coupled pairs of Yin and Yang Meridians, staying for two hours in the Yin and two hours in the Yang, in a smooth alternating rhythm.
In the central area of the head and chest, even though the energy passes from one Channel
to another, there is no polarity change. The head is the area where one Yang meridian joins
another Yang meridian, and the chest is where each Yin meridian joins another.
The polarity change is not a sudden thing, but occurs gradually, mostly between the elbow
and the fingertips, and between the knee and the toes. Therapeutically, it is at points below
the knee and below the elbow that energy polarity changes can be most easily accelerated
or retarded. Within these limits, the most important control or energy manipulation
acupuncture points are found.
On acupuncture charts, the meridians appear as thin surface lines connecting a series of
dots that represent the acupuncture points. Actually, there is much more to each meridian
than what is shown in the acupuncture charts and diagrams. Every Channel has an inner
pathway and an outer pathway, and it is usually the outer pathway with its acupuncture
points that is shown on most charts or drawings, and the inner pathways are not accessible to manipulation by needling.
The true extent of the Meridians cannot be shown by lines on a two-dimensional drawing.
On a drawing the lines show us an imaginary line from point to point, which usually
represents the approximate centerline of the sphere of influence of that Channel. According
to the Chinese, each Channel is connected to all the tissues, organs and functions over
which its acupuncture points have an influence or produce an effect, whether in the
immediate area of the points or at a much distant area.
For example:
Examine the Heart Meridian with its nine acupuncture points running from the armpit down
the inner surface of the arm to the tip of the little finger, very close to the surface. This
much is shown on standard Meridian charts and most diagrams. However, the Heart
Meridian naturally must be connected to the Heart, so it extends internally from the armpit
point to the organ of the Heart itself. But, the Heart Meridian also has several other
branches deep inside the body. One runs to the Small Intestine, and another branch
connects to the head, specifically with the eye, tongue and brain.
Acupuncture Point Categories
Yuan (Source) Points
Each of the 12 primary channels has a Yuan source point close to the wrists or the
ankles where the source Qi is described as surfacing and lingering. In clinical
practice, they are important in treating disharmony of the internal Zang-Fu organs,
and are often combined with the Luo (Connecting) point of the interior-exterior
related channel.
Luo (Connecting) Points
Each of the 12 channels has a Luo point that links the interior-exterior related pairs
of yin and yang channels in order. There are also three additional Luo points; one for
the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), one for the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), and the
Great Luo Connecting point of the Spleen. The Luo points establish a system for qi
and blood to be circulated throughout the entire body to nourish all tissues and the
Zang-Fu organs.
Xi (Cleft) Points
The Xi points are where the Qi and Blood which has flowed along the surface from
the Jing Well points is described as plunging more deeply. Xi Cleft points are
indicated generally for acute problems and pain, with the Xi Cleft points on the Yin
channels having the added ability to treat blood disorders.
Hui (Meeting) Points
The Hui points, also called the Eight Influential or Gathering Points are described as
having a special effect on their related area; the vessels, blood, bones, Zang, Fu,
marrow, sinews, and Qi.
Xi (Confluent) Points
The Xi points of the eight extraordinary channels are used not only to treat
disharmony in the specified extraordinary vessel but also their related primary
channel.
Mu (Front) Points
The Mu or gathering or collecting points are where the Qi of the respective Zang-Fu
organs is infused. Located on the abdomen and chest, they are in close to their
related Zang-Fu organ, and may tender or sensitive if there is disharmony in the
underlying organ.
Shu (Back) Points
There are 12 Back Shu points on the Bladder channel that correspond to each of the
12 Zang-Fu organs.
Window of Heaven
Also called Window of the Sky points, these points can be used for rebellious qi and
blood between the head and body, goiter and scrofula, emotional disorders, and
sense organ disorders.
Sun Si-Miao Ghost Points
Originally appearing in the Thousand Ducat Formulas by Sun Si-Miao, these points
were indicated for mania and epilepsy.
Gao Wu Command
Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star The Meeting Points
12 Yuan (Source) Points
LU-09 | Tai Yuan (Translation: Great Abyss)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Vessels
LI-04 | He Gu (Translation: Union Valley)
Yuan (Source) Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
ST-42 | Chong Yang (Translation: Surging Yang)
Yuan (Source) Point
SP-03 | Tai Bai (Translation: Supreme White)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point
HT-07 | Shen Men (Translation: Spirit Gate)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point
SI-04 | Wan Gu (Translation: Wrist Bone)
Yuan (Source) Point
BL-64 | Jing Gu (Translation: Capital Bone)
Yuan (Source) Point
KI-03 | Tai Xi (Translation: Great Ravine)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point
P-07 | Da Ling (Translation: Great Mound)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
SJ-04 | Yang Chi (Translation: Yang Pool)
Yuan (Source) Point
GB-40 | Qiu Xu (Translation: Hill Ruins)
Yuan (Source) Point
LIV-03 | Tai Chong (Translation: Great Surge)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
15 Luo (Connecting) Points
LU-07 | Lie Que (Translation: Broken Sequence)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Conception Vessel Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LI-06 | Pian Li (Translation: Veering Passageway)
Luo (Connecting) Point
ST-40 | Feng Long (Translation: Bountiful Bulge)
Luo (Connecting) Point
SP-04 | Gong Sun (Translation: Yellow Emporer)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Penetrating Vessel
SP-21 | Da Bao (Translation: Great Embracement)
Great Luo (Connecting) Point
HT-05 | Tong Li (Translation: Connecting Li)
Luo (Connecting) Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
SI-07 | Zhi Zheng (Translation: Branch to the Correct)
Luo (Connecting) Point
BL-58 | Fei Yang (Translation: Taking Flight)
Luo (Connecting) Point
KI-04 | Da Zhong (Translation: Large Goblet)
Luo (Connecting) Point
P-06 | Nei Guan (Translation: Inner Pass)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Yin Linking Vessel
SJ-05 | Wai Guan (Translation: Outer Pass)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-37 | Guang Ming (Translation: Bright Light)
Luo (Connecting) Point
LIV-05 | Li Gou (Translation: Woodworm Canal)
Luo (Connecting) Point
REN-15 | Jiu Wei (Translation: Turtledove Tail)
Luo (Connecting) Point
DU-01 | Chang Qiang (Translation: Long Strong)
Luo (Connecting) Point Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Gallbladder and Kidney Channels
12 Xi (Cleft) Points
LU-06 | Kong Zui (Translation: Collection Hole)
Xi (Cleft) Point
LI-07 | Wen Liu (Translation: Warm Dwelling)
Xi (Cleft) Point
ST-34 | Liang Qiu (Translation: Beam Hill)
Xi (Cleft) Point
SP-08 | Di Ji (Translation: Earth's Crux)
Xi (Cleft) Point
HT-06 | Yin Xi (Translation: Yin Cleft)
Xi (Cleft) Point
SI-06 | Yang Lao (Translation: Nursing the Aged)
Xi (Cleft) Point
BL-63 | Jin Men (Translation: Metal Gate)
Xi (Cleft) Point Meeting Point of the Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
KI-05 | Shui Quan (Translation: Water Spring)
Xi (Cleft) Point
P-04 | Xi Men (Translation: Cleft Gate)
Xi (Cleft) Point
SJ-07 | Hui Zong (Translation: Convergence and Gathering)
Xi (Cleft) Point
GB-36 | Wai Qiu (Translation: Outer Hill)
Xi (Cleft) Point
LIV-06 | Zhong Du (Translation: Central Metropolis)
Xi (Cleft) Point
8 Hui (Meeting) Points
LU-09 | Tai Yuan (Translation: Great Abyss)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Vessels
BL-11 | Da Zhu (Translation: Great Shuttle)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Bones, Point of the Sea of Blood, Meeting Point of the Bladder, Small Intestine,
Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels and the Governing Vessel
BL-17 | Ge Shu (Translation: Diaphragm Shu)
Hui-Meeting Point of Blood
GB-34 | Yang Ling Quan (Translation: Yang Mound Spring)
He-Sea & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Sinews Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-39 | Jue Gu (Translation: Suspended Bell)
Hui-Meeting Point for Marrow
LIV-13 | Zhang Men (Translation: Camphorwood Gate)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Zang, Meeting Point of the Liver and Gallbladder Channels Front Mu of the Spleen
REN-12 | Zhong Wan (Translation: Central Venter)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Fu, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and
Stomach Channels Front Mu of the Stomach
REN-17 | Dan Zhong (Translation: Chest Center)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen,
Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels Front Mu of the Pericardium
8 Xi (Confluent) Points
LU-07 | Lie Que (Translation: Broken Sequence)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Conception Vessel Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
SP-04 | Gong Sun (Translation: Yellow Emporer)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Penetrating Vessel
SI-03 | Hou Xi (Translation: Back Ravine)
Shu-Stream & Wood Point Confluent Point of the Governing Vessel
BL-62 | Shen Mai (Translation: Extending Vessel)
Confluent Point of the Yang Motility Vessel Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
KI-06 | Zhao Hai (Translation: Shining Sea)
Confluent Point of the Yin Motility Vessel
P-06 | Nei Guan (Translation: Inner Pass)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Yin Linking Vessel
SJ-05 | Wai Guan (Translation: Outer Pass)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-41 | Zu Lin Qi (Translation: Foot Overlooking Tears)
Shu-Stream & Wood Point Confluent Point of the Girdling Vessel
12 Mu (Front) Points
LU-01 | Zhong Fu (Translation: Central Treasury)
Meeting Point of the Lung and Spleen Channels Front Mu of the Lungs
ST-25 | Tian Shu (Translation: Celestial Pivot)
Front Mu of the Large Intestine
GB-24 | Ri Yue (Translation: Sun and Moon)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Spleen Channels Front Mu of the Gallbladder
GB-25 | Jing Men (Translation: Capital Gate)
Front Mu of the Kidneys
LIV-13 | Zhang Men (Translation: Camphorwood Gate)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Zang, Meeting Point of the Liver and Gallbladder Channels Front Mu of the Spleen
LIV-14 | Qi Men (Translation: Cycle Gate)
Meeting Point of the Liver and Spleen Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel Front Mu of the Liver
REN-03 | Zhong Ji (Translation: Central Pole)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels Front Mu of the Bladder
REN-04 | Guan Yuan (Translation: Origin Pass)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels Front Mu of the Small Intestine
REN-05 | Shi Men (Translation: Stone Gate)
Front Mu of the San Jiao
REN-12 | Zhong Wan (Translation: Central Venter)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Fu, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and
Stomach Channels Front Mu of the Stomach
REN-14 | Ju Que (Translation: Great Tower Gate)
Front Mu of the Heart
REN-17 | Dan Zhong (Translation: Chest Center)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen,
Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels Front Mu of the Pericardium
12 Shu (Back) Points
BL-13 | Fei Shu (Translation: Lung Shu)
Back Shu of the Lungs
BL-14 | Jue Yin Shu (Translation: Jue Yin Shu)
Back Shu of the Pericardium
BL-15 | Xin Shu (Translation: Heart Shu)
Back Shu of the Heart
BL-18 | Gan Shu (Translation: Liver Shu)
Back Shu of the Liver
BL-19 | Dan Shu (Translation: Gallbladder Shu)
Back Shu of the Gallbladder
BL-20 | Pi Shu (Translation: Spleen Shu)
Back Shu of the Spleen
BL-21 | Wei Shu (Translation: Stomach Shu)
Back Shu of the Stomach
BL-22 | San Jiao Shu (Translation: Triple Burner Shu)
Back Shu of the San Jiao
BL-23 | Shen Shu (Translation: Kidney Shu)
Back Shu of the Kidneys
BL-25 | Da Chang Shu (Translation: Large Intestine Shu)
Back Shu of the Large Intestine
BL-27 | Xiao Chang Shu (Translation: Small Intestine Shu)
Back Shu of the Small Intestine
BL-28 | Pang Guang Shu (Translation: Bladder Shu)
Back Shu of the Bladder
10 Window of Heaven Points
LU-02 | Yun Men (Translation: Cloud Gate)
Point of the Window of Heaven
LI-18 | Fu Tu (Translation: Protuberance Assistant)
Point of the Window of Heaven
ST-09 | Ren Ying (Translation: Man's Prognosis)
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels Point of the Window of Heaven, Point of the Sea of Qi
SI-16 | Tian Chuang (Translation: Celestial Window)
Point of the Window of Heaven
SI-17 | Tian Rong (Translation: Celestial Countenance)
Point of the Window of Heaven
BL-10 | Tian Zhu (Translation: Celestial Pillar)
Point of the Window of Heaven
P-01 | Tian Chi (Translation: Celestial Pool)
Meeting Point of the Pericardium, Gallbladder, Liver and Sanjiao Channels Point of the Window of Heaven
SJ-16 | Tian You (Translation: Celestial Window)
Point of the Window of Heaven
REN-22 | Tian Tu (Translation: Celestial Chimney)
Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven
DU-16 | Feng Fu (Translation: Wind Mansion)
Point of the Sea of Marrow, Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven, Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
12 Sun Si-Miao Ghost Points
LU-11 | Shao Shang (Translation: Lesser Shang)
Jing-Well & Wood Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
LI-11 | Qu Chi (Translation: Pool at the Bend)
He-Sea & Earth Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
ST-06 | Jia Che (Translation: Jawbone)
Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
SP-01 | Yin Bai (Translation: Hidden White)
Jing-Well & Wood Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
BL-62 | Shen Mai (Translation: Extending Vessel)
Confluent Point of the Yang Motility Vessel Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
P-07 | Da Ling (Translation: Great Mound)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
P-08 | Lao Gong (Translation: Palace of Toil)
Ying-Spring & Fire Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
REN-01 | Hui Yin (Translation: Meeting of Yin)
Meeting Point of the Conception, Penetrating and Governing Vessels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
REN-24 | Cheng Jiang (Translation: Suace Recepticle)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Governing Vessel and the Large Intestine and Stomach
Channels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-16 | Feng Fu (Translation: Wind Mansion)
Point of the Sea of Marrow, Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven, Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-23 | Shang Xing (Translation: Upper Star)
Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-26 | Shui Gou (Translation: Water Trough)
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
4 Gao Wu Command
LU-07 | Lie Que (Translation: Broken Sequence)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Conception Vessel Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LI-04 | He Gu (Translation: Union Valley)
Yuan (Source) Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
ST-36 | Zu San Li (Translation: Leg Three Li)
He-Sea & Earth Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point, Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
BL-40 | Wei Zhong (Translation: Bend Middle)
He-Sea & Earth Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
12 Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star
LU-07 | Lie Que (Translation: Broken Sequence)
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Conception Vessel Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LI-04 | He Gu (Translation: Union Valley)
Yuan (Source) Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LI-11 | Qu Chi (Translation: Pool at the Bend)
He-Sea & Earth Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
ST-36 | Zu San Li (Translation: Leg Three Li)
He-Sea & Earth Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point, Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
ST-44 | Nei Ting (Translation: Inner Court)
Ying-Spring & Water Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
HT-05 | Tong Li (Translation: Connecting Li)
Luo (Connecting) Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
BL-40 | Wei Zhong (Translation: Bend Middle)
He-Sea & Earth Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
BL-57 | Cheng Shan (Translation: Mountain Support)
Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
BL-60 | Kun Lun (Translation: Kunlun Mountains)
Jing-River & Fire Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-30 | Huan Tiao (Translation: Jumping Round)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-34 | Yang Ling Quan (Translation: Yang Mound Spring)
He-Sea & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Sinews Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LIV-03 | Tai Chong (Translation: Great Surge)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
104 Meeting Points
LU-01 | Zhong Fu (Translation: Central Treasury)
Meeting Point of the Lung and Spleen Channels Front Mu of the Lungs
LU-09 | Tai Yuan (Translation: Great Abyss)
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Vessels
LI-14 | Bi Nao (Translation: Upper Arm)
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Small Intestine and Bladder Channels
LI-15 | Jian Yu (Translation: Shoulder Bone)
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel
LI-16 | Ju Gu (Translation: Great Bone)
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel
LI-20 | Ying Xiang (Translation: Welcome Fragrance)
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels
ST-01 | Cheng Qi (Translation: Tear Container)
Meeting Point of the Stomach Channel with the Yang Motility and Conception Vessels
ST-03 | Ju Liao (Translation: Great Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Stomach Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel
ST-04 | Di Cang (Translation: Earth Granary)
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Large Intestine Channels with the Yang Motility and Conception Vessels
ST-07 | Xia Guan (Translation: Below the Joint)
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels
ST-08 | Tou Wei (Translation: Head Corner)
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels with the Yang Motility Vessel
ST-09 | Ren Ying (Translation: Man's Prognosis)
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels Point of the Window of Heaven, Point of the Sea of Qi
ST-12 | Que Pen (Translation: Empty Basin)
Meeting Point of the Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Sanjiao, and Gallbladder Channels
ST-30 | Qi Chong (Translation: Surging Qi)
Meeting Point of the Stomach Channel with the Penetrating Vessel Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
SP-06 | San Yin Jiao (Translation: Three Yin Intersection)
Meeting Point of the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels
SP-12 | Chong Men (Translation: Surging Gate)
Meeting Point of the Spleen and Liver Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel
SP-13 | Fu She (Translation: Bowel Abode)
Meeting Point of the Spleen and Liver Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel
SP-15 | Da Heng (Translation: Great Horizontal)
Meeting Point of the Spleen Channel with the Yin Linking Vessel
SP-16 | Fu Ai (Translation: Abdominal Lament)
Meeting Point of the Spleen Channel with the Yin Linking Vessel
SI-10 | Nao Shu (Translation: Upper Arm Shu)
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine and Bladder Channels with the Yang Linking and Yang Motility Vessels
SI-12 | Bing Feng (Translation: Grasping the Wind)
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels
SI-18 | Quan Liao (Translation: Cheek Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
SI-19 | Ting Gong (Translation: Auditory Palace)
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels
BL-01 | Jing Ming (Translation: Bright Eyes)
Meeting Point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Gallbladder, and Sanjiao Channels with the Governing,
Yin Motility and Yang Motility Vessels
BL-11 | Da Zhu (Translation: Great Shuttle)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Bones, Point of the Sea of Blood, Meeting Point of the Bladder, Small Intestine,
Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels and the Governing Vessel
BL-12 | Feng Men (Translation: Wind Gate)
Meeting Point of the Bladder Channel with the Governing Vessel
BL-17 | Ge Shu (Translation: Diaphragm Shu)
Hui-Meeting Point of Blood
BL-31 | Shang Liao (Translation: Upper Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels
BL-32 | Ci Liao (Translation: Second Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels
BL-33 | Zhong Liao (Translation: Central Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels
BL-34 | Xia Liao (Translation: Lower Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels
BL-35 | Hui Yang (Translation: Meeting of Yang)
Meeting of Yang
BL-41 | Fu Fen (Translation: Attached Branch)
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Small Intestine Channels
BL-61 | Pu Can (Translation: Subservient Visitor)
Meeting Point of the bladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel
BL-63 | Jin Men (Translation: Metal Gate)
Xi (Cleft) Point Meeting Point of the Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
KI-11 | Heng Gu (Translation: Public Bone)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-12 | Da He (Translation: Great Manifestation)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-13 | Qi Xue (Translation: Qi Hole)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-14 | Si Man (Translation: Fourfold Fullness)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-15 | Zhong Zhu (Translation: Central Flow)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-16 | Huang Shu (Translation: Huang Shu)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-17 | Shang Qu (Translation: Shang Bend)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-18 | Shi Guan (Translation: Stone Pass)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-19 | Yin Du (Translation: Yin Metropolis)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-20 | Tong Gu (Translation: Open Valley)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
KI-21 | You Men (Translation: Dark Gate)
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
P-01 | Tian Chi (Translation: Celestial Pool)
Meeting Point of the Pericardium, Gallbladder, Liver and Sanjiao Channels Point of the Window of Heaven
SJ-13 | Nao Hui (Translation: Upper Arm Convergence)
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao Channel and the Yang Linking Vessel
SJ-15 | Tian Liao (Translation: Celestial Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels and the Yang Linking Vessel
SJ-17 | Yi Feng (Translation: Wind Screen)
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels
SJ-20 | Jiao Sun (Translation: Angle Vertex)
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Small Intestine and Gallbladder Channels
SJ-22 | He Liao (Translation: Harmony Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Gallbladder and Small Intestine Channels
GB-01 | Tong Zi Ziao (Translation: Pupil Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
GB-03 | Shang Guan (Translation: Upper Gate)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels
GB-04 | Han Yan (Translation: Forehead Fullness)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels
GB-05 | Xuan Lu (Translation: Suspended Skull)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Stomach, Sanjiao and Large Intestine Channels
GB-06 | Xuan Li (Translation: Suspended Tuft)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Stomach, Sanjiao and Large Intestine Channels
GB-07 | Qu Bin (Translation: Temporal Hairline Curve)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
GB-08 | Shuai Gu (Translation: Valley Lead)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
GB-09 | Tian Chong (Translation: Celestial Hub)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
GB-10 | Fu Bai (Translation: Floating White)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
GB-11 | Tou Qiao Yin (Translation: Head Portal Yin)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Bladder, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
GB-12 | Wan Gu (Translation: Completion Bone)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
GB-13 | Ben Shen (Translation: Root Spirit)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-14 | Yang Bai (Translation: Yang White)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder with the Yang Linking Vessel and the Sanjiao, Stomach and Large Intestine
Channels
GB-15 | Tou Lin Qi (Translation: Head Overlooking Tears)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-16 | Mu Chuang (Translation: Eye Window)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-17 | Zheng Ying (Translation: Upright Construction)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-18 | Cheng Ling (Translation: Spirit Support)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-19 | Nao Kong (Translation: Brain Hollow)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-20 | Feng Chi (Translation: Wind Pool)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Sanjiao Channels with the Yang Motility and Yang Linking Vessels
GB-21 | Jian Jing (Translation: Shoulder Well)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao, and Stomach Channels with the Yang Linking Vessel
GB-23 | Zhe Jin (Translation: Sinew Seat)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
GB-24 | Ri Yue (Translation: Sun and Moon)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Spleen Channels Front Mu of the Gallbladder
GB-26 | Dai Mai (Translation: Girdling Vessel)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
GB-27 | Wu Shu (Translation: Fifth Pivot)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
GB-28 | Wei Dao (Translation: Linking Path)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
GB-29 | Ju Liao (Translation: Squatting Bone Hole)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel
GB-30 | Huan Tiao (Translation: Jumping Round)
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-34 | Yang Ling Quan (Translation: Yang Mound Spring)
He-Sea & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Sinews Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-39 | Jue Gu (Translation: Suspended Bell)
Hui-Meeting Point for Marrow
LIV-13 | Zhang Men (Translation: Camphorwood Gate)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Zang, Meeting Point of the Liver and Gallbladder Channels Front Mu of the Spleen
LIV-14 | Qi Men (Translation: Cycle Gate)
Meeting Point of the Liver and Spleen Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel Front Mu of the Liver
REN-01 | Hui Yin (Translation: Meeting of Yin)
Meeting Point of the Conception, Penetrating and Governing Vessels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
REN-02 | Qu Gu (Translation: Curved Bone)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Liver Channel
REN-03 | Zhong Ji (Translation: Central Pole)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels Front Mu of the Bladder
REN-04 | Guan Yuan (Translation: Origin Pass)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels Front Mu of the Small Intestine
REN-07 | Yin Jiao (Translation: Yin Intersection)
Meeting Point of the Conception and Penetrating Vessels and the Kidney Channel
REN-10 | Xia Wan (Translation: Lower Venter)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen Channel
REN-12 | Zhong Wan (Translation: Central Venter)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Fu, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and
Stomach Channels Front Mu of the Stomach
REN-13 | Shang Wan (Translation: Upper Venter)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Stomach and Small Intestine Channels
REN-17 | Dan Zhong (Translation: Chest Center)
Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen,
Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels Front Mu of the Pericardium
REN-22 | Tian Tu (Translation: Celestial Chimney)
Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven
REN-23 | Lian Quan (Translation: Ridge Spring)
Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels
REN-24 | Cheng Jiang (Translation: Suace Recepticle)
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Governing Vessel and the Large Intestine and Stomach
Channels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-01 | Chang Qiang (Translation: Long Strong)
Luo (Connecting) Point Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Gallbladder and Kidney Channels
DU-14 | Da Zhu (Translation: Great Hammer)
Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Six Yang Channels of the Hand and Foot
DU-15 | Ya Men (Translation: Mute's Gate)
Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels
DU-16 | Feng Fu (Translation: Wind Mansion)
Point of the Sea of Marrow, Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven, Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-17 | Nao Hu (Translation: Brain's Door)
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel
DU-20 | Bai Hui (Translation: Hundred Convergences)
Point of the Sea Of Marrow, Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder, Gallbladder, Sanjiao and
Liver Channels
DU-24 | Shen Ting (Translation: Spirit Court)
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder and Stomach Channels
DU-26 | Shui Gou (Translation: Water Trough)
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-28 | Yin Jiao (Translation: Gum Intersection)
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Stomach Channel
24 Hour Qi Flow Cycle
This cycle is known as the Horary cycle. As the Qi makes its way through the meridians,
each meridian in turn, with its associated organ, has a two-hour period during which it is at
maximum energy. The Horary Effect is recognizable by measurable increases of Qi within an organ system and meridian during its time of maximum energy.
Three Main Circuits in the Flow of Qi
Qi and blood flow through the channels by way of the Lou (Connecting) points in the order
depicted by the green and red arrows in the following diagram.
Major Acupuncture Points Chart [ Blank Worksheet ]
Lung 11 10 9 8 5 9 7 6 LU-01 BL-13 — 9 5 1 7
Large Intestine 1 2 3 5 11 4 6 7 ST-25 BL-25 ST-37 11 2 4 20
Stomach 45 44 43 41 36 42 40 34 REN-12 BL-21 ST-36 41 45 1 42
Spleen 1 2 3 5 9 3 4 8 LIV-13 BL-20 — 2 5 1 21
Heart 9 8 7 4 3 7 5 6 REN-14 BL-15 — 9 7 1 9
Small Intestine 1 2 3 5 8 4 7 6 REN-4 BL-27 ST-39 3 8 1 19
Bladder 67 66 65 60 40 64 58 63 REN-3 BL-28 BL-40 67 65 1 67
Kidney 1 2 3 7 10 3 4 5 GB-25 BL-23 — 7 1 1 22
Pericardium 9 8 7 5 3 7 6 4 REN-17 BL-14 — 9 7 1 8
San Jiao 1 2 3 6 10 4 5 7 REN-5 BL-22 BL-39 3 10 1 22
Gall Bladder 44 43 41 38 34 40 37 36 GB-24 BL-19 GB-34 43 38 1 41
Liver 1 2 3 4 8 3 5 6 LIV-14 BL-18 — 8 2 1 14
Ren (Conception) — — — — — — 15 — — — — — — — —
Du (Governing) — — — — — — 1 — — — — — — — —
Command Points
Stomach & Abdomen ST-36
Head & Back of Neck LU-7
Lower Back (Lumbar) BL-40
Face & Mouth LI-4
Heart & Chest P-6
Fainting & Collapse DU-26
Hui Meeting Points (Influential Points)
Zang (Yin) Organs LIV-13
Fu (Yang) Organs REN-12
Qi REN-17
Blood BL-17
Sinews GB-34
Marrow GB-39
Bones BL-11
Vessels LU-9
Four Seas Points
Sea of Qi REN-17
Sea of Blood BL-11, ST-37,
ST-39
Sea of Water & Grain
ST-30,ST-36
Sea of Marrow DU-16, DU-20
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Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin
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LU-01
Zhong Fu
LU-02
Yun Men
LU-03
Tian Fu
LU-04
Xia Bai
LU-05
Chi Ze
LU-06
Kong Zui
LU-07
Lie Que
LU-08
Jing Qu
LU-09 Tai Yuan
LU-10 Yu Ji
LU-011 Shao Shang
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Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming
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LI-01
Shang Yang
LI-02
Er Jian
LI-03
San Jian
LI-04
He Gu
LI-05
Yang Xi
LI-06
Pian Li
LI-07
Wen Liu
LI-08
Xia Lian
LI-09
Shang Lian
LI-10
Shou San Li LI-11
Qu Chi
LI-12
Zhou Liao
LI-13
Shou Wu Li
LI-14
Bi Nao
LI-15
Jian Yu LI-16
Ju Gu
LI-17
Tian Ding
LI-18
Fu Tu
LI-19
He Liao
LI-20
Ying Xiang
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Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming
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ST-01
Cheng Qi
ST-02
Si Bai
ST-03
Ju Liao
ST-04
Di Cang
ST-05
Da Ying
ST-06
Jia Che
ST-07
Xia Guan
ST-08
Tou Wei
ST-09
Ren Ying
ST-10
Shui Tu
ST-11
Qi She
ST-12
Que Pen
ST-13
Qi Hu
ST-14
Ku Fang
ST-15
Wu Yi
ST-16
Ying Chuang
ST-17
Ru Zhong
ST-18
Ru Gen
ST-19
Bu Rong
ST-20
Cheng Man
ST-21
Liang Men
ST-22
Guan Men
ST-23
Tai Yi
ST-24
Hua Rou Men
ST-25
Tian Shu
ST-26
Wai Ling
ST-27
Da Ju
ST-28
Shui Dao
ST-29
Gui Lai
ST-30
Qi Chong
ST-31
Bi Guan
ST-32
Fu Tu
ST-33
Yin Shi
ST-34
Liang Qiu
ST-35
Du Bi
ST-36
Zu San Li
ST-37
Shang Ju Xu
ST-38
Tiao Kou
ST-39
Xia Ju Xu
ST-40
Feng Long
ST-41
Jie Xi
ST-42
Chong Yang
ST-43
Xian Gu
ST-44
Nei Ting
ST-45
Li Dui
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Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin
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SP-01
Yin Bai
SP-02
Da Du
SP-03
Tai Bai
SP-04
Gong Sun
SP-05
Shang Qiu
SP-06
San Yin Jiao
SP-07
Lou Gu
SP-08
Di Ji
SP-09
Yin Ling Quan
SP-10
Xue Hai
SP-11
Ji Men
SP-12
Chong Men SP-13
Fu She
SP-14
Fu Jie
SP-15
Da Heng
SP-16
Fu Ai
SP-17
Shi Dou
SP-18
Tian Xi SP-19
Xiong Xiang
SP-20
Zhou Rong
SP-21
Da Bao
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Heart Channel of Hand Shao Yin
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HT-01
Ji Quan
HT-02
Qing Ling
HT-03
Shao Hai
HT-04
Ling Dao
HT-05
Tong Li
HT-06
Yin Xi HT-07
Shen Men
HT-08
Shao Fu
HT-09
Shao Chong
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Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang
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SI-01
Shao Ze
SI-02
Qian Gu
SI-03
Hou Xi
SI-04
Wan Gu
SI-05
Yang Gu
SI-06
Yang Lao
SI-07
Zhi Zheng
SI-08
Xiao Hai
SI-09
Jian Zhen
SI-10
Nao Shu SI-11
Tian Zong
SI-12
Bing Feng
SI-13
Qu Yuan
SI-14
Jian Wai Shu
SI-15
Jian Zhong Shu SI-16
Tian Chuang
SI-17
Tian Rong
SI-18
Quan Liao
SI-19
Ting Gong
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Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
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BL-01
Jing Ming
BL-02
Zan Zhu
BL-03
Mei Chong
BL-04
Qu Cha
BL-05
Wu Chu
BL-06
Cheng Guang
BL-07
Tong Tian
BL-08
Luo Que
BL-09
Yu Zhen
BL-10
Tian Zhu
BL-11
Da Zhu
BL-12
Feng Men
BL-13
Fei Shu
BL-14
Jue Yin Shu
BL-15
Xin Shu
BL-16
Du Shu
BL-17
Ge Shu
BL-18
Gan Shu
BL-19
Dan Shu
BL-20
Pi Shu
BL-21
Wei Shu
BL-22
San Jiao Shu
BL-23
Shen Shu
BL-24
Qi Hai Shu
BL-25
Da Chang Shu
BL-26
Guan Yuan Shu
BL-27
Xiao Chang Shu
BL-28
Pang Guang Shu
BL-29
Zhong Lu Shu
BL-30
Bai Huan Shu
BL-31
Shang Liao
BL-32
Ci Liao
BL-33
Zhong Liao
BL-34
Xia Liao
BL-35
Hui Yang
BL-36
Cheng Fu
BL-37
Yin Men
BL-38
Fu Xi
BL-39
Wei Yang
BL-40
Wei Zhong
BL-41
Fu Fen
BL-42
Po Hu
BL-43
Gao Huang Shu
BL-44
Shen Tang
BL-45
Yi Xi
BL-46
Ge Guan
BL-47
Hun Men
BL-48
Yang Gang
BL-49
Yi She
BL-50
Wei Cang
BL-51
Huang Men BL-52
Zhi Shi
BL-53
Bao Huang
BL-54
Zhi Bian
BL-55
He Yang
BL-56
Cheng Jin
BL-57
Cheng Shan
BL-58
Fei Yang
BL-59
Fu Yang
BL-60
Kun Lun
BL-61
Pu Can
BL-62
Shen Mai
BL-63
Jin Men
BL-64
Jing Gu
BL-65
Shu Gu
BL-66
Tong Gu
BL-67
Zhi Yin
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Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
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KI-01
Yong Quan
KI-02
Ran Gu
KI-03
Tai Xi
KI-04
Da Zhong
KI-05
Shui Quan
KI-06
Zhao Hai
KI-07
Fu Liu
KI-08
Jiao Xin
KI-09
Zhu Bin
KI-10
Yin Gu
KI-11
Heng Gu
KI-12
Da He
KI-13
Qi Xue
KI-14
Si Man KI-15
Zhong Zhu
KI-16
Huang Shu
KI-17
Shang Qu
KI-18
Shi Guan
KI-19
Yin Du
KI-20
Tong Gu
KI-21
You Men KI-22
Bu Lang
KI-23
Shen Feng
KI-24
Ling Xu
KI-25
Shen Cang
KI-26
Yu Zhong
KI-27
Shu Fu
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Pericardium Channel of Hand Jue Yin
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P-01
Tian Chi
P-02
Tian Quan
P-03
Qu Ze
P-04
Xi Men
P-05
Jian Shi
P-06
Nei Guan P-07
Da Ling
P-08
Lao Gong
P-09
Zhong Chong
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San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang
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SJ-01
Guan Chong
SJ-02
Ye Men
SJ-03
Zhong Zhu
SJ-04
Yang Chi
SJ-05
Wai Guan
SJ-06
Zhi Gou
SJ-07
Hui Zong
SJ-08
San Yang Luo
SJ-09
Si Du
SJ-10
Tian Jing
SJ-11
Qing Leng Yuan
SJ-12
Xiao Luo SJ-13
Nao Hui
SJ-14
Jian Liao
SJ-15
Tian Liao
SJ-16
Tian You
SJ-17
Yi Feng
SJ-18
Chi Mai SJ-19
Lu Xi
SJ-20
Jiao Sun
SJ-21
Er Men
SJ-22
He Liao
SJ-23
Si Zhu Kong
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Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang
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GB-01
Tong Zi Ziao
GB-02
Ting Hui
GB-03
Shang Guan
GB-04
Han Yan
GB-05
Xuan Lu
GB-06
Xuan Li
GB-07
Qu Bin
GB-08
Shuai Gu
GB-09
Tian Chong
GB-10
Fu Bai
GB-11
Tou Qiao Yin
GB-12
Wan Gu
GB-13
Ben Shen
GB-14
Yang Bai
GB-15
Tou Lin Qi
GB-16
Mu Chuang
GB-17
Zheng Ying
GB-18
Cheng Ling
GB-19
Nao Kong
GB-20
Feng Chi
GB-21
Jian Jing
GB-22
Yuan Ye GB-23
Zhe Jin
GB-24
Ri Yue
GB-25
Jing Men
GB-26
Dai Mai
GB-27
Wu Shu
GB-28
Wei Dao
GB-29
Ju Liao
GB-30
Huan Tiao
GB-31
Feng Shi
GB-32
Zhong Du
GB-33
Xi Yang Guan GB-34
Yang Ling Quan
GB-35
Yang Jiao
GB-36
Wai Qiu
GB-37
Guang Ming
GB-38
Yang Fu
GB-39
Jue Gu
GB-40
Qiu Xu
GB-41
Zu Lin Qi
GB-42
Di Wu Hui
GB-43
Xia Xi
GB-44
Zu Qiao Yin
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Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin
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LIV-01
Da Dun
LIV-02
Xing Jian
LIV-03
Tai Chong
LIV-04
Zhong Feng
LIV-05
Li Gou
LIV-06
Zhong Du
LIV-07
Xi Guan
LIV-08
Qu Quan LIV-09
Yin Bao
LIV-10
Zu Wu Li
LIV-11
Yin Lian
LIV-12
Ji Mai LIV-13
Zhang Men
LIV-14
Qi Men
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Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
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REN-01
Hui Yin
REN-02
Qu Gu
REN-03
Zhong Ji
REN-04
Guan Yuan
REN-05
Shi Men
REN-06
Qi Hai
REN-07
Yin Jiao
REN-08
Shen Que
REN-09
Shui Fen
REN-10
Xia Wan
REN-11
Jian Li
REN-12
Zhong Wan REN-13
Shang Wan
REN-14
Ju Que
REN-15
Jiu Wei
REN-16
Zhong Ting
REN-17
Dan Zhong
REN-18
Yu Tang REN-19
Zi Gong
REN-20
Hua Gai
REN-21
Xuan Ji
REN-22
Tian Tu
REN-23
Lian Quan
REN-24
Cheng Jiang
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Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
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DU-01
Chang Qiang
DU-02
Yao Shu
DU-03
Yao Yang Guan
DU-04
Ming Men
DU-05
Xuan Shu
DU-06
Ji Zhong
DU-07
Zhong Shu
DU-08
Jin Suo
DU-09
Zhi Yang
DU-10
Ling Tai
DU-11
Shen Dao
DU-12
Shen Zhu
DU-13
Tao Dao
DU-14
Da Zhu DU-15
Ya Men
DU-16
Feng Fu
DU-17
Nao Hu
DU-18
Qiang Jian
DU-19
Hou Ding
DU-20
Bai Hui
DU-21
Qian Ding DU-22
Xin Hui
DU-23
Shang Xing
DU-24
Shen Ting
DU-25
Su Liao
DU-26
Shui Gou
DU-27
Dui Duan
DU-28
Yin Jiao
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The Extra Points
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An Mian
On the Head
Ba Feng
On the Foot
Ba Xie
On the Hand
Bai Chong Wo
On the Leg
Bai Lao
On the Neck
Bi Tong
On the Face
Bi Yan
On the Face
Bi Zhong
On the Arm
Dan Nang Xue
On the Leg
Ding Chuan
On the Back
Er Bai
On the Arm
Er Jian
On the head
He Ding
On the Leg
Hua Tuo Jia Ji
On the Back
Huan Zhong
On the Back
Jia Cheng Jiang
On the Face
Jian Nei Ling
On the Shoulder
Jian Qian
On the Shoulder
Jin Jin & Yu Ye
On the Face
Lan Wei Xue
On the Leg
Luo Zhen
On the Hand
Nao Qing
On the Leg
Pi Gen
On the Back
Qian Zheng
On the Face Qiu Hou
On the Face
San Jiao Jiu
On the Abdomen
Shang Lian Quan
On the Neck
Shi Mian
On the Foot
Shi Qi Zhui Xia
On the Back
Shi Xuan
On the Hand
Si Feng
On the Hand
Si Shen Chong
On the Head
Tai Yang
On the Face
Ti Tou
On the Abdomen
Wei Guan Xia Xu
On the Back
Xi Yan
On the Leg Yao Qi
On the Back
Yao Tong Xue
On the Hand
Yao Yan
On the Back
Yi Ming
On the Head
Yin Tang
On the Face
Yu Yao
On the Face
Zhong Kui
On the Hand
Zhong Quan
On the Arm
Zhou Jian
On the Arm
Zi Gong Xue
On the Abdomen
Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin
LU-01 (Zhong Fu) Central Treasury
Meeting Point of the Lung and Spleen Channels Front Mu of the Lungs
LU-02 (Yun Men) Cloud Gate
Point of the Window of Heaven LU-03 (Tian Fu) Celestial Storehouse
LU-04 (Xia Bai) Guarding White
LU-05 (Chi Ze) Cubit Marsh
He-Sea & Water Point LU-06 (Kong Zui) Collection Hole
Xi (Cleft) Point LU-07 (Lie Que) Broken Sequence
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Conception Vessel Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LU-08 (Jing Qu) Channel Ditch
Jing-River & Metal Point LU-09 (Tai Yuan) Great Abyss
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Vessels
LU-10 (Yu Ji) Fish Border
Ying-Spring & Fire Point LU-11 (Shao Shang) Lesser Shang
Jing-Well & Wood Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
LU-01 | Zhong Fu (Central Treasury)
Meeting Point of the Lung and Spleen Channels
Front Mu of the Lungs
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Actions:
Disseminates and descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages
Descends Stomach Qi
Indications:
Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder and back, fullness in the chest
Location:
Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU-2), at the level of the first intercostal space, 6
cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Needling Method:
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards the lateral aspect of the chest. To avoid injuring the lung, never
puncture deeply towards the medial aspect. Moxibustion is applicable.
Combination:
Asthma = + Neiguan (PC6), Shangzhong (Ren17), Tiantu (Ren 22)
Relieving Asthma = + Feishu (UB 13), Kongzui (LU6)
Chest Pain = + Shaochong (He9)
LU-02 | Yun Men (Cloud Gate)
Point of the Window of Heaven
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Actions:
Clears Lung heat and disseminates and descends Lung Qi
Dispels agitation and fullness
Indications:
Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder and back, fullness in the chest
Location:
In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of
scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Needling Method:
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards the lateral aspect of the chest. To avoid injuring the
lung, never puncture deeply towards the medial aspect. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-03 | Tian Fu (Celestial Storehouse)
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Actions:
Clears Lung heat and descends Lung Qi
Cools blood and stops bleeding
Calms the corporeal soul (po)
Indications:
Asthma, epistaxis, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm.
Location:
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of axillary fold, on the radial side of
muscle biceps brachii.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.
LU-04 | Xia Bai (Guarding White)
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Actions:
Descends Lung Qi
Regulates Qi and blood in the chest
Indications:
Cough, fullness in the chest, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm.
Location:
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun
above the cubital crease, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-05 | Chi Ze (Cubit Marsh)
He-Sea & Water Point
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Key Uses:
Excess and heat in the Lungs
Actions:
Clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious Qi
Regulates the water passages
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Indications:
Cough, hemoptysis, afternoon fever, asthma, sore throat, fullness in the chest, infantile
convulsions, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm, mastitis.
Location:
On the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii. This
point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.
Combination:
Bi Syndrome and motor impair of the Elbow and arm = + Quchi (LI11) and Hegu (LI4)
Cough = + Tiantu (Ren22)
Restness = + Shaoze (SI1)
LU-01 | Zhong Fu (Central Treasury)
Meeting Point of the Lung and Spleen Channels
Front Mu of the Lungs
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Actions:
Disseminates and descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages
Descends Stomach Qi
Indications:
Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder and back, fullness in the chest
Location:
Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU-2), at the level of the first
intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Needling Method:
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards the lateral aspect of the chest. To avoid injuring
the lung, never puncture deeply towards the medial aspect. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-02 | Yun Men (Cloud Gate)
Point of the Window of Heaven
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Actions:
Clears Lung heat and disseminates and descends Lung Qi
Dispels agitation and fullness
Indications:
Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder and back, fullness in the chest
Location:
In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process
of scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior
midline.
Needling Method:
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards the lateral aspect of the chest. To avoid injuring
the lung, never puncture deeply towards the medial aspect. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-03 | Tian Fu (Celestial Storehouse)
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Actions:
Clears Lung heat and descends Lung Qi
Cools blood and stops bleeding
Calms the corporeal soul (po)
Indications:
Asthma, epistaxis, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm.
Location:
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of axillary fold, on the radial side of
m. biceps brachii.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.
LU-04 | Xia Bai (Guarding White)
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Actions:
Descends Lung Qi
Regulates Qi and blood in the chest
Indications:
Cough, fullness in the chest, pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm.
Location:
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun
above the cubital crease, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-05 | Chi Ze (Cubit Marsh)
He-Sea & Water Point
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Key Uses:
Excess and heat in the Lungs
Actions:
Clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious Qi
Regulates the water passages
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Indications:
Cough, hemoptysis, afternoon fever, asthma, sore throat, fullness in the chest, infantile
convulsions, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm, mastitis.
Location:
On the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii. This
point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.
LU-06 | Kong Zui (Collection Hole)
Xi (Cleft) Point
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Key Uses:
Excess, heat with bleeding, and coughing of blood
Actions:
Disseminates and descends Lung Qi
Clears heat and moistens the Lung
Clears heat and stops bleeding
Moderates acute conditions
Indications:
Cough, pain in the chest, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm
Location:
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining Taiyuan (LU-9) and Chize (LU-5), 7 cun
above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-07 | Lie Que (Broken Sequence)
Luo (Connecting) Point
Confluent Point of the Conception Vessel
Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
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Key Uses:
External wind, common cold, and chronic sore throat.
Often paired with Zhao Hai (KI-06)
Actions:
Releases the exterior and expels wind
Promotes the descending function of the Lung
Pacifies wind and phlegm
Benefits the head and nape
Opens and regulates the Conception vessel
Regulates the water passages
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications:
Headache, migraine, neck rigidity, Cough, asthma, sore throat, facial paralysis, toothache, pain
and weakness of the wrist
Location:
Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist
between brachioradial muscle and the tendon of long abductor muscle of the thumb.
When the index fingers and thumbs of both hands are crossed with the index finger of one hand
placed on the styloid process of the radius of the other, the point is in the depression right under
the tip of the index finger.
Needling Method:
Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch obliquely upward. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-08 | Jing Qu (Channel Ditch)
Jing-River & Metal Point
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Actions:
Descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Indications:
Cough, asthma, fever, pain in the chest, sore throat, pain in the wrist.
Location:
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial
artery.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.3 inch. Avoid puncturing the radial artery.
LU-09 | Tai Yuan (Great Abyss)
Yuan (Source) Point
Shu-Stream & Earth Point
Hui-Meeting Point of the Vessels
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Key Uses:
As this is the Earth (Mother) point on the Metal Channel, it is the primary point on the Lung
channel to treat Lung deficiency by tonifying the Lung Qi and Yin.
Actions:
Tonifies the Lung and transforms phlegm
Promotes the descending function of the Lung
Regulates and harmonizes the one hundred vessels
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications:
Chronic Weak Cough, wheezing, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, palpitation, pain in the chest,
wrist and arm.
Location:
At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the lateral side of the
radial artery.
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch. Avoid puncturing the radial artery. Moxibustion is
applicable.
LU-10 | Yu Ji (Fish Border)
Ying-Spring & Fire Point
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Key Uses:
To clear heat, acute sore throat
Actions:
Benefits the throat
Clears Lung heat
Descends rebellious Qi
Harmonizes the Stomach and Heart
Indications:
Cough hemoptysis, sore throat, loss of voice, fever, feverish sensation in the palm.
Location:
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and
white skin (i.e., the junction of the dorsum and palm of the hand).
Needling Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
LU-11 | Shao Shang (Lesser Shang)
Jing-Well & Wood Point
Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
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Key Uses:
Tonsilitis, revival, and to clear heat
Actions:
Revives consciousness
Clears heat and benefits the throat
Indications:
Sore throat, cough, asthma, epistaxis, fever, loss of consciousness, mania, spasmodic pain of the
thumb.
Location:
On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Needling Method:
Puncture 0.1 inch, or prick the point to cause bleeding.
Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming
LI-01 (Shang Yang) Shang Yang
Jing-Well & Metal Point LI-02 (Er Jian) Second Space
Ying-Spring & Water Point LI-03 (San Jian) Third Space
Shu-Stream & Wood Point LI-04 (He Gu) Union Valley
Yuan (Source) Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LI-05 (Yang Xi) Yang Ravine
Jing-River & Fire Point LI-06 (Pian Li) Veering Passageway
Luo (Connecting) Point LI-07 (Wen Liu) Warm Dwelling
Xi (Cleft) Point LI-08 (Xia Lian) Lower Ridge
LI-09 (Shang Lian) Upper Ridge
LI-10 (Shou San Li) Arm Three Li
LI-11 (Qu Chi) Pool at the Bend
He-Sea & Earth Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LI-12 (Zhou Liao) Elbow Bone Hole
LI-13 (Shou Wu Li) Arm Five Li
LI-14 (Bi Nao) Upper Arm
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Small Intestine and Bladder Channels LI-15 (Jian Yu) Shoulder Bone
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel LI-16 (Ju Gu) Great Bone
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel LI-17 (Tian Ding) Celestial Tripod
LI-18 (Fu Tu) Protuberance Assistant
Point of the Window of Heaven LI-19 (He Liao) Grain Bone Hole
LI-20 (Ying Xiang) Welcome Fragrance
Meeting Point of the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels
Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming
ST-01 (Cheng Qi) Tear Container
Meeting Point of the Stomach Channel with the Yang Motility and Conception Vessels ST-02 (Si Bai) Four Whites
ST-03 (Ju Liao) Great Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Stomach Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel ST-04 (Di Cang) Earth Granary
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Large Intestine Channels with the Yang Motility and Conception Vessels ST-05 (Da Ying) Great Reception
ST-06 (Jia Che) Jawbone
Sun Si-miao Ghost Point ST-07 (Xia Guan) Below the Joint
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels ST-08 (Tou Wei) Head Corner
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels with the Yang Motility Vessel ST-09 (Ren Ying) Man's Prognosis
Meeting Point of the Stomach and Gallbladder Channels Point of the Window of Heaven, Point of the Sea of Qi
ST-10 (Shui Tu) Water Prominence
ST-11 (Qi She) Qi Abode
ST-12 (Que Pen) Empty Basin
Meeting Point of the Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Sanjiao, and Gallbladder Channels ST-13 (Qi Hu) Qi Door
ST-14 (Ku Fang) Storeroom
ST-15 (Wu Yi) Roof
ST-16 (Ying Chuang) Breast Window
ST-17 (Ru Zhong) Breast Center
ST-18 (Ru Gen) Breast Root
ST-19 (Bu Rong) Not Contained
ST-20 (Cheng Man) Assuming Fullness
ST-21 (Liang Men) Bean Gate
ST-22 (Guan Men) Pass Gate
ST-23 (Tai Yi) Supreme Unity
ST-24 (Hua Rou Men) Slippery Flesh Gate
ST-25 (Tian Shu) Celestial Pivot
Front Mu of the Large Intestine ST-26 (Wai Ling) Outer Mound
ST-27 (Da Ju) Great Gigantic
ST-28 (Shui Dao) Waterway
ST-29 (Gui Lai) Return
ST-30 (Qi Chong) Surging Qi
Meeting Point of the Stomach Channel with the Penetrating Vessel Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
ST-31 (Bi Guan) Thigh Joint
ST-32 (Fu Tu) Crouching Rabbit
ST-33 (Yin Shi) Yin Market
ST-34 (Liang Qiu) Beam Hill
Xi (Cleft) Point ST-35 (Du Bi) Calf's Nose
ST-36 (Zu San Li) Leg Three Li
He-Sea & Earth Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point, Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
ST-37 (Shang Ju Xu) Upper Great Hollow
Point of the Sea and Blood
ST-38 (Tiao Kou) Ribbon Opening
ST-39 (Xia Ju Xu) Lower Great Hollow
Point of the Sea and Blood ST-40 (Feng Long) Bountiful Bulge
Luo (Connecting) Point ST-41 (Jie Xi) Ravine Divide
Jing-River & Fire Point ST-42 (Chong Yang) Surging Yang
Yuan (Source) Point ST-43 (Xian Gu) Sunken Valley
Shu-Stream & Wood Point ST-44 (Nei Ting) Inner Court
Ying-Spring & Water Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
ST-45 (Li Dui) Severe Mouth
Jing-Well & Metal Point
Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin
SP-01 (Yin Bai) Hidden White
Jing-Well & Wood Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
SP-02 (Da Du) Great Metropolis
Ying-Spring & Fire Point SP-03 (Tai Bai) Supreme White
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point
SP-04 (Gong Sun) Yellow Emporer
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Penetrating Vessel
SP-05 (Shang Qiu) Shang Hill
Jing-River & Metal Point SP-06 (San Yin Jiao) Three Yin Intersection
Meeting Point of the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels SP-07 (Lou Gu) Leaking Valley
SP-08 (Di Ji) Earth's Crux
Xi (Cleft) Point SP-09 (Yin Ling Quan) Yin Mound Spring
He-Sea & Water Point SP-10 (Xue Hai) Sea of Blood
SP-11 (Ji Men) Winnower Gate
SP-12 (Chong Men) Surging Gate
Meeting Point of the Spleen and Liver Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel SP-13 (Fu She) Bowel Abode
Meeting Point of the Spleen and Liver Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel SP-14 (Fu Jie) Abdominal Bind
SP-15 (Da Heng) Great Horizontal
Meeting Point of the Spleen Channel with the Yin Linking Vessel SP-16 (Fu Ai) Abdominal Lament
Meeting Point of the Spleen Channel with the Yin Linking Vessel SP-17 (Shi Dou) Food Hole
SP-18 (Tian Xi) Celestial Ravine
SP-19 (Xiong Xiang) Chest Village
SP-20 (Zhou Rong) All Round Flourishing
SP-21 (Da Bao) Great Embracement
Great Luo (Connecting) Point
Heart Channel of Hand Shao Yin
HT-01 (Ji Quan) Highest Spring
HT-02 (Qing Ling) Cyan Spirit
HT-03 (Shao Hai) Lesser Sea
He-Sea & Water Point HT-04 (Ling Dao) Spirit Pathway
Jing-River & Metal Point HT-05 (Tong Li) Connecting Li
Luo (Connecting) Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
HT-06 (Yin Xi) Yin Cleft
Xi (Cleft) Point HT-07 (Shen Men) Spirit Gate
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point
HT-08 (Shao Fu) Lesser Mansion
Ying-Spring & Fire Point HT-09 (Shao Chong) Lesser Surge
Jing-Well & Wood Point
Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang
SI-01 (Shao Ze) Lesser Marsh
Jing-Well & Metal Point SI-02 (Qian Gu) Front Valley
Ying-Spring & Water Point SI-03 (Hou Xi) Back Ravine
Shu-Stream & Wood Point Confluent Point of the Governing Vessel
SI-04 (Wan Gu) Wrist Bone
Yuan (Source) Point SI-05 (Yang Gu) Yang Valley
Jing-River & Fire Point SI-06 (Yang Lao) Nursing the Aged
Xi (Cleft) Point SI-07 (Zhi Zheng) Branch to the Correct
Luo (Connecting) Point SI-08 (Xiao Hai) Small Sea
He-Sea & Earth Point SI-09 (Jian Zhen) True Shoulder
SI-10 (Nao Shu) Upper Arm Shu
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine and Bladder Channels with the Yang Linking and Yang Motility Vessels SI-11 (Tian Zong) Celestial Gathering
SI-12 (Bing Feng) Grasping the Wind
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels SI-13 (Qu Yuan) Crooked Wall
SI-14 (Jian Wai Shu) Outer Shoulder Shu
SI-15 (Jian Zhong Shu) Central Shoulder Shu
SI-16 (Tian Chuang) Celestial Window
Point of the Window of Heaven SI-17 (Tian Rong) Celestial Countenance
Point of the Window of Heaven SI-18 (Quan Liao) Cheek Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels SI-19 (Ting Gong) Auditory Palace
Meeting Point of the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels
Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
BL-01 (Jing Ming) Bright Eyes
Meeting Point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Gallbladder, and Sanjiao Channels with the Governing,
Yin Motility and Yang Motility Vessels BL-02 (Zan Zhu) Bamboo Gathering
BL-03 (Mei Chong) Eyebrow Ascension
BL-04 (Qu Cha) Deviating Turn
BL-05 (Wu Chu) Fifth Place
BL-06 (Cheng Guang) Light Guard
BL-07 (Tong Tian) Celestial Connection
BL-08 (Luo Que) Declining Connection
BL-09 (Yu Zhen) Jade Pillow
BL-10 (Tian Zhu) Celestial Pillar
Point of the Window of Heaven BL-11 (Da Zhu) Great Shuttle
Hui-Meeting Point of the Bones, Point of the Sea of Blood, Meeting Point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Sanjiao
and Gallbladder Channels and the Governing Vessel BL-12 (Feng Men) Wind Gate
Meeting Point of the Bladder Channel with the Governing Vessel BL-13 (Fei Shu) Lung Shu
Back Shu of the Lungs BL-14 (Jue Yin Shu) Jue Yin Shu
Back Shu of the Pericardium BL-15 (Xin Shu) Heart Shu
Back Shu of the Heart BL-16 (Du Shu) Governing Shu
BL-17 (Ge Shu) Diaphragm Shu
Hui-Meeting Point of Blood BL-18 (Gan Shu) Liver Shu
Back Shu of the Liver BL-19 (Dan Shu) Gallbladder Shu
Back Shu of the Gallbladder BL-20 (Pi Shu) Spleen Shu
Back Shu of the Spleen BL-21 (Wei Shu) Stomach Shu
Back Shu of the Stomach BL-22 (San Jiao Shu) Triple Burner Shu
Back Shu of the San Jiao BL-23 (Shen Shu) Kidney Shu
Back Shu of the Kidneys BL-24 (Qi Hai Shu) Sea of Qi Shu
Sea of Qi Shu BL-25 (Da Chang Shu) Large Intestine Shu
Back Shu of the Large Intestine BL-26 (Guan Yuan Shu) Origin Pass Shu
Gate of Origin Shu BL-27 (Xiao Chang Shu) Small Intestine Shu
Back Shu of the Small Intestine BL-28 (Pang Guang Shu) Bladder Shu
Back Shu of the Bladder BL-29 (Zhong Lu Shu) Central Backbone Shu
Mid-Spine Shu BL-30 (Bai Huan Shu) White Ring Shu
White Ring Shu
BL-31 (Shang Liao) Upper Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels BL-32 (Ci Liao) Second Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels BL-33 (Zhong Liao) Central Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels BL-34 (Xia Liao) Lower Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gallbladder Channels BL-35 (Hui Yang) Meeting of Yang
Meeting of Yang BL-36 (Cheng Fu) Support
BL-37 (Yin Men) Gate of Abundance
BL-38 (Fu Xi) Superficial Cleft
BL-39 (Wei Yang) Bend Yang
Lower He-Sea Point of the Sanjiao BL-40 (Wei Zhong) Bend Middle
He-Sea & Earth Point Gao Wu Command Point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
BL-41 (Fu Fen) Attached Branch
Meeting Point of the Bladder and Small Intestine Channels BL-42 (Po Hu) Po Door
BL-43 (Gao Huang Shu) Gao Huang Shu
BL-44 (Shen Tang) Spirit Hall
BL-45 (Yi Xi) Yi Xi
BL-46 (Ge Guan) Diaphragm Pass
BL-47 (Hun Men) Hun Gate
BL-48 (Yang Gang) Yang Headrope
BL-49 (Yi She) Reflection Abode
BL-50 (Wei Cang) Stomach Granary
BL-51 (Huang Men) Huang Gate
BL-52 (Zhi Shi) Will Chamber
BL-53 (Bao Huang) Bladder Huang
BL-54 (Zhi Bian) Sequential Limit
BL-55 (He Yang) Yang Union
BL-56 (Cheng Jin) Sinew Support
BL-57 (Cheng Shan) Mountain Support
Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point BL-58 (Fei Yang) Taking Flight
Luo (Connecting) Point BL-59 (Fu Yang) Instep Yang
Xi-Cleft Point of the Yang Motility Vessel BL-60 (Kun Lun) Kunlun Mountains
Jing-River & Fire Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
BL-61 (Pu Can) Subservient Visitor
Meeting Point of the bladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel BL-62 (Shen Mai) Extending Vessel
Confluent Point of the Yang Motility Vessel Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
BL-63 (Jin Men) Metal Gate
Xi (Cleft) Point Meeting Point of the Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
BL-64 (Jing Gu) Capital Bone
Yuan (Source) Point BL-65 (Shu Gu) Bundle Bone
Shu-Stream & Wood Point
BL-66 (Tong Gu) Valley Passage
Ying-Spring & Water Point BL-67 (Zhi Yin) Reaching Yin
Jing-Well & Metal Point
Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
KI-01 (Yong Quan) Gushing Spring
Jing-Well & Wood Point KI-02 (Ran Gu) Blazing Valley
Ying-Spring & Fire Point KI-03 (Tai Xi) Great Ravine
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point
KI-04 (Da Zhong) Large Goblet
Luo (Connecting) Point KI-05 (Shui Quan) Water Spring
Xi (Cleft) Point KI-06 (Zhao Hai) Shining Sea
Confluent Point of the Yin Motility Vessel KI-07 (Fu Liu) Recover Flow
Jing-River & Metal Point KI-08 (Jiao Xin) Intersection Reach
Xi-Cleft of the Yin Motility Vessel KI-09 (Zhu Bin) Guest House
Xi-Cleft of the Yin Linking Vessel KI-10 (Yin Gu) Yin Valley
He-Sea & Water Point KI-11 (Heng Gu) Public Bone
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-12 (Da He) Great Manifestation
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-13 (Qi Xue) Qi Hole
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-14 (Si Man) Fourfold Fullness
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-15 (Zhong Zhu) Central Flow
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-16 (Huang Shu) Huang Shu
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-17 (Shang Qu) Shang Bend
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-18 (Shi Guan) Stone Pass
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-19 (Yin Du) Yin Metropolis
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-20 (Tong Gu) Open Valley
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-21 (You Men) Dark Gate
Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel KI-22 (Bu Lang) Corridor Walk
KI-23 (Shen Feng) Spirit Seal
KI-24 (Ling Xu) Spirit Ruins
KI-25 (Shen Cang) Spirit Storehouse
KI-26 (Yu Zhong) Lively Center
KI-27 (Shu Fu) Shu Mansion
Pericardium Channel of Hand Jue Yin
P-01 (Tian Chi) Celestial Pool
Meeting Point of the Pericardium, Gallbladder, Liver and Sanjiao Channels Point of the Window of Heaven
P-02 (Tian Quan) Celestial Spring
P-03 (Qu Ze) Marsh at the Bend
He-Sea & Water Point P-04 (Xi Men) Cleft Gate
Xi (Cleft) Point P-05 (Jian Shi) Intermediary Courier
Jing-River & Metal Point P-06 (Nei Guan) Inner Pass
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Yin Linking Vessel
P-07 (Da Ling) Great Mound
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
P-08 (Lao Gong) Palace of Toil
Ying-Spring & Fire Point Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
P-09 (Zhong Chong) Central Hub
Jing-Well & Wood Point
San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang
SJ-01 (Guan Chong) Passage Hub
Jing-Well & Metal Point SJ-02 (Ye Men) Humor Gate
Ying-Spring & Water Point SJ-03 (Zhong Zhu) Central Islet
Shu-Stream & Wood Point SJ-04 (Yang Chi) Yang Pool
Yuan (Source) Point SJ-05 (Wai Guan) Outer Pass
Luo (Connecting) Point Confluent Point of the Yang Linking Vessel
SJ-06 (Zhi Gou) Branch Ditch
Jing-River & Fire Point SJ-07 (Hui Zong) Convergence and Gathering
Xi (Cleft) Point SJ-08 (San Yang Luo) Three Yang Connection
SJ-09 (Si Du) Four Rivers
SJ-10 (Tian Jing) Celestial Well
He-Sea & Earth Point SJ-11 (Qing Leng Yuan) Clear Cold Abyss
SJ-12 (Xiao Luo) Dispersing Riverbed
SJ-13 (Nao Hui) Upper Arm Convergence
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao Channel and the Yang Linking Vessel SJ-14 (Jian Liao) Shoulder Bone Hole
SJ-15 (Tian Liao) Celestial Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels and the Yang Linking Vessel SJ-16 (Tian You) Celestial Window
Point of the Window of Heaven SJ-17 (Yi Feng) Wind Screen
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels SJ-18 (Chi Mai) Spasm Vessel
SJ-19 (Lu Xi) Skull Rest
SJ-20 (Jiao Sun) Angle Vertex
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Small Intestine and Gallbladder Channels SJ-21 (Er Men) Ear Gate
SJ-22 (He Liao) Harmony Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Gallbladder and Small Intestine Channels SJ-23 (Si Zhu Kong) Silk Bamboo Hole
Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang
GB-01 (Tong Zi Ziao) Pupil Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels GB-02 (Ting Hui) Auditory Convergence
GB-03 (Shang Guan) Upper Gate
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels GB-04 (Han Yan) Forehead Fullness
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels GB-05 (Xuan Lu) Suspended Skull
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Stomach, Sanjiao and Large Intestine Channels GB-06 (Xuan Li) Suspended Tuft
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Stomach, Sanjiao and Large Intestine Channels GB-07 (Qu Bin) Temporal Hairline Curve
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels GB-08 (Shuai Gu) Valley Lead
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels GB-09 (Tian Chong) Celestial Hub
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels GB-10 (Fu Bai) Floating White
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels GB-11 (Tou Qiao Yin) Head Portal Yin
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Bladder, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels GB-12 (Wan Gu) Completion Bone
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels GB-13 (Ben Shen) Root Spirit
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-14 (Yang Bai) Yang White
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder with the Yang Linking Vessel and the Sanjiao, Stomach and Large Intestine
Channels GB-15 (Tou Lin Qi) Head Overlooking Tears
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-16 (Mu Chuang) Eye Window
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-17 (Zheng Ying) Upright Construction
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-18 (Cheng Ling) Spirit Support
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-19 (Nao Kong) Brain Hollow
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-20 (Feng Chi) Wind Pool
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Sanjiao Channels with the Yang Motility and Yang Linking Vessels GB-21 (Jian Jing) Shoulder Well
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao, and Stomach Channels with the Yang Linking Vessel GB-22 (Yuan Ye) Armpit Abyss
GB-23 (Zhe Jin) Sinew Seat
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels GB-24 (Ri Yue) Sun and Moon
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Spleen Channels Front Mu of the Gallbladder
GB-25 (Jing Men) Capital Gate
Front Mu of the Kidneys GB-26 (Dai Mai) Girdling Vessel
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel GB-27 (Wu Shu) Fifth Pivot
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
GB-28 (Wei Dao) Linking Path
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel GB-29 (Ju Liao) Squatting Bone Hole
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel GB-30 (Huan Tiao) Jumping Round
Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-31 (Feng Shi) Wind Market
GB-32 (Zhong Du) Central River
GB-33 (Xi Yang Guan) Knee Yang Joint
GB-34 (Yang Ling Quan) Yang Mound Spring
He-Sea & Earth Point Hui-Meeting Point of the Sinews Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
GB-35 (Yang Jiao) Yang Intersection
Xi-Cleft Point of the Yang Linking Vessel GB-36 (Wai Qiu) Outer Hill
Xi (Cleft) Point GB-37 (Guang Ming) Bright Light
Luo (Connecting) Point GB-38 (Yang Fu) Yang Assistance
Jing-River & Fire Point GB-39 (Jue Gu) Suspended Bell
Hui-Meeting Point for Marrow GB-40 (Qiu Xu) Hill Ruins
Yuan (Source) Point GB-41 (Zu Lin Qi) Foot Overlooking Tears
Shu-Stream & Wood Point Confluent Point of the Girdling Vessel
GB-42 (Di Wu Hui) Earth Fivefold Convergence
GB-43 (Xia Xi) Pinched Ravine
Ying-Spring & Water Point GB-44 (Zu Qiao Yin) Foot Portal Yin
Jing-Well & Metal Point
Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin
LIV-01 (Da Dun) Large Pile
Jing-Well & Wood Point LIV-02 (Xing Jian) Moving Between
Ying-Spring & Fire Point LIV-03 (Tai Chong) Great Surge
Yuan (Source) Point Shu-Stream & Earth Point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
LIV-04 (Zhong Feng) Mound Center
Jing-River & Metal Point LIV-05 (Li Gou) Woodworm Canal
Luo (Connecting) Point LIV-06 (Zhong Du) Central Metropolis
Xi (Cleft) Point LIV-07 (Xi Guan) Knee Joint
LIV-08 (Qu Quan) Spring at the Bend
He-Sea & Water Point LIV-09 (Yin Bao) Yin Bladder
LIV-10 (Zu Wu Li) Foot Five Li
LIV-11 (Yin Lian) Yin Corner
LIV-12 (Ji Mai) Urgent Pulse
LIV-13 (Zhang Men) Camphorwood Gate
Hui-Meeting Point of the Zang, Meeting Point of the Liver and Gallbladder Channels Front Mu of the Spleen
LIV-14 (Qi Men) Cycle Gate
Meeting Point of the Liver and Spleen Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel Front Mu of the Liver
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
REN-01 (Hui Yin) Meeting of Yin
Meeting Point of the Conception, Penetrating and Governing Vessels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
REN-02 (Qu Gu) Curved Bone
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Liver Channel REN-03 (Zhong Ji) Central Pole
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels Front Mu of the Bladder
REN-04 (Guan Yuan) Origin Pass
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Channels Front Mu of the Small Intestine
REN-05 (Shi Men) Stone Gate
Front Mu of the San Jiao REN-06 (Qi Hai) Sea of Qi
REN-07 (Yin Jiao) Yin Intersection
Meeting Point of the Conception and Penetrating Vessels and the Kidney Channel REN-08 (Shen Que) Spirit Gate
REN-09 (Shui Fen) Water Divide
REN-10 (Xia Wan) Lower Venter
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen Channel REN-11 (Jian Li) Interior Strengthening
REN-12 (Zhong Wan) Central Venter
Hui-Meeting Point of the Fu, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and
Stomach Channels Front Mu of the Stomach
REN-13 (Shang Wan) Upper Venter
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Stomach and Small Intestine Channels REN-14 (Ju Que) Great Tower Gate
Front Mu of the Heart REN-15 (Jiu Wei) Turtledove Tail
Luo (Connecting) Point REN-16 (Zhong Ting) Center Palace
REN-17 (Dan Zhong) Chest Center
Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen,
Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels Front Mu of the Pericardium
REN-18 (Yu Tang) Jade Hall
REN-19 (Zi Gong) Purple Palace
REN-20 (Hua Gai) Florid Canopy
REN-21 (Xuan Ji) Jade Pivot
REN-22 (Tian Tu) Celestial Chimney
Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven
REN-23 (Lian Quan) Ridge Spring
Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels REN-24 (Cheng Jiang) Suace Recepticle
Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Governing Vessel and the Large Intestine and Stomach
Channels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
DU-01 (Chang Qiang) Long Strong
Luo (Connecting) Point Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Gallbladder and Kidney Channels
DU-02 (Yao Shu) Lumbar Shu
DU-03 (Yao Yang Guan) Lumbar Yang Pass
DU-04 (Ming Men) Life Gate
DU-05 (Xuan Shu) Suspended Pivot
DU-06 (Ji Zhong) Spinal Center
DU-07 (Zhong Shu) Central Pivot
DU-08 (Jin Suo) Sinew Contraction
DU-09 (Zhi Yang) Extremity of Yang
DU-10 (Ling Tai) Spirit Tower
DU-11 (Shen Dao) Spirit Path
DU-12 (Shen Zhu) Body Pillar
DU-13 (Tao Dao) Kiln Path
DU-14 (Da Zhu) Great Hammer
Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Six Yang Channels of the Hand and Foot DU-15 (Ya Men) Mute's Gate
Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels DU-16 (Feng Fu) Wind Mansion
Point of the Sea of Marrow, Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels Point of the Window of Heaven, Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-17 (Nao Hu) Brain's Door
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel DU-18 (Qiang Jian) Unyielding Space
DU-19 (Hou Ding) Behind the Vertex
DU-20 (Bai Hui) Hundred Convergences
Point of the Sea Of Marrow, Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder, Gallbladder, Sanjiao and
Liver Channels DU-21 (Qian Ding) Before the Vertex
DU-22 (Xin Hui) Fontanel Meeting
DU-23 (Shang Xing) Upper Star
Sun Si-miao Ghost Point DU-24 (Shen Ting) Spirit Court
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder and Stomach Channels DU-25 (Su Liao) White Bone Hole
DU-26 (Shui Gou) Water Trough
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
DU-27 (Dui Duan) Extremity of the Mouth
DU-28 (Yin Jiao) Gum Intersection
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Stomach Channel
The Extra Points
An Mian (On the Head) Peaceful Sleep
Ba Feng (On the Foot) Eight Winds
Ba Xie (On the Hand) Eight Pathogens, Eight Ghosts, Eight Evils
Bai Chong Wo (On the Leg) Hundred Insect Burrow
Bai Lao (On the Neck) Hundred Taxations, Hundred Labors
Bi Tong (On the Face) Penetrating the Nose, Nose Opening
Bi Yan (On the Face) Eyes of the Nose
Bi Zhong (On the Arm) Arm Middle
Dan Nang Xue (On the Leg) Gallbladder Point
Ding Chuan (On the Back) Stop Asthma, Calm Dyspnea
Er Bai (On the Arm) Two Whites
Er Jian (On the head) Tip of the Ear, Ear Apex
He Ding (On the Leg) Crane's Summit
Hua Tuo Jia Ji (On the Back) Hua Tuo's Paravertebral Points
Huan Zhong (On the Back) Round, Circle, Middle
Jia Cheng Jiang (On the Face) Adjacent to the Container of Fluids
Jian Nei Ling (On the Shoulder) Inner Shoulder Mound
Jian Qian (On the Shoulder) Front of the Shoulder
Jin Jin, Yu Ye (On the Face) Golden Liquid, Jade Fluid
Lan Wei Xue (On the Leg) Appendix Point
Luo Zhen (On the Hand) Stiff Neck, Falling From Pillow, Drop Pillow
Nao Qing (On the Leg) Clear the Brain
Pi Gen (On the Back) Tumor Root
Qian Zheng (On the Face) Pulling to the Right Position
Qiu Hou (On the Face) Behind the Ball
San Jiao Jiu (On the Abdomen) Triangle Moxiustion
Shang Lian Quan (On the Neck)
Shi Mian (On the Foot) Lost Sleep
Shi Qi Zhui Xia (On the Back) Below the Seventeenth Vertebra
Shi Xuan (On the Hand) Ten Difusions, Ten Declarations, Ten Tips
Si Feng (On the Hand) Four Seams, Four Cracks
Si Shen Chong (On the Head) Four Alert Spirit, Four Mind Hearing
Tai Yang (On the Face) Greater Yang, Supreme Yang, Great Sun
Ti Tou (On the Abdomen) Lift and Support
Wei Guan Xia Xu (On the Back) Stomach Controller Lower Shu
Xi Yan (On the Leg) Calf's Nose, Eyes of the Knee
Yao Qi (On the Back)
Yao Tong Xue (On the Hand) Lumbar Pain Point
Yao Yan (On the Back) Lumbar Eyes
Yi Ming (On the Head)
Yin Tang (On the Face) Hall of Impression, Seal Hall, Seal Mark
Yu Yao (On the Face) Fish Spine, Fish Waist
Zhong Kui (On the Hand) Middle, Flower
Zhong Quan (On the Arm)
Zhou Jian (On the Arm) Elbow Tip Zi Gong Xue (On the Abdomen) Palace of Child (Uterus)
The Eight Extraordinary Channels
Penn Chiao, in the 27th difficulty, in the Nan Jing (Nan Ching) describes the primary
channels (or meridians) in Chinese Acupuncture include the twelve (12) primary channels
and fifteen (15) network (or collateral) vessels. These twenty seven (27) conduit channels
and vessels enable and move Qi and Blood, and have uninterrupted flow between each
other.
The Eight Extra Channels are said not to be influenced by the primary channels, thus they
are not a part of the mutual sharing of contents with the other twenty seven (27) channels
and collaterals. It is said that when the rain pours down from Heaven, the ditches (Network
Vessels) and reservoirs (Channels) become full, and that when they become full, the surplus
then flows in to the Extra Channels. This surplus then pours in to the deep lakes.
Notes:
Some now include the Ren and Du Channels as a part of the Primary Channels. This
would make fourteen (14) primary channels and six (6) Extra Channels.
There are also now fourteen (14) network vessels, making the total number of
Channels and Vessels twenty four (24).
The Du (Governing) and Ren (Conception) Channels have their own points while the
other 6 channels only use points from the other Fourteen (14) Channels (the 12 primary channels, plus the Ren and Du channels).
Extra Channel Paired Channel Master Point Coupled Point Luo Point Xi-Cleft Point
Ren Channel Yin Qiao LU-07 KI-06 REN-15 —
Yin Qiao Channel Ren KI-06 LU-07 — KI-08
Du Channel Yang Qiao SI-03 BL-62 DU-01 —
Yang Qiao Channel Du BL-62 SI-03 — BL-59
Dai Mai Channel Yang Wei GB-41 SJ-05 — —
Yang Wei Channel Dai Mai SJ-05 GB-41 — GB-35
Chong Mai Channel Yin Wei SP-04 P-06 — —
Yin Wei Channel Chong Mai P-06 SP-04 — KI-09
The Ancient Nine Needle Techniques (Nei Jing Internal Classic)
1. Shu Point Needling (Shu Puncture)
Used for disorders of the Five Solid Zang (Yin Organs)
Needle the Ying-Spring points and the Shu-Stream points
(Shu-Stream Points are also the Yuan-Source points on the Yin Meridians).
Example: LIV-02 and LIV-03
2. Distal Needling (Distant Puncture)
Used for disorders of Six Hollow Fu (Yang Organs)
Needle lower points to treat upper disorders. Because the Fu Organs have a
corresponding Lower He-Sea point in the lower part of the body, the Lower He-Sea
points can treat disorders of the Fu (Yang) organs located in the upper part of the
body.
In general, disorders of the face, head, upper limbs, and trunk can be treated by
points below the knees, and are said to be lower distal points treating upper
disorders.
3. Meridian Needling (Ashi Puncture)
Used for disorders along the Channels
(For example: Needle the Large Intestine Channel for Tennis Elbow)
Needle along the major channels where affected (usually by Qi and Blood
Stagnation)
In clinical practice, we can use two channels:
For example, in a medial meniscus tear, where the Stomach channel is on both sides
and the Spleen Channel travels through, needle SP-09 and ST-36. For sciatic pain
pain running down the calf, needle BL-54 and GB-30.
4. Collateral Needing (Small Blood Vessel Puncture)
Used to eliminate Blood Stagnation and treat collateral disorders
Needle the small (subcutaneous) Blood Vessels to cause a small amount of bleeding.
This is usually used to prevent early degeneration, and to treat heat and excess.
"A healthy person should not see many blood vessels. If so, they should be
symmetrical."
5. Cleft Needling (Crack or Parting Puncture)
Used to treat muscular pain, Bi syndromes, or injury
Needle the space in between two muscles to reach the fascia (needle into the
patients pain)
For example: Shin splints, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, adhesions
6. Evacuation Needling (Draining Puncture)
Used to drain pus, other fluids, and cause a small amount of bleeding
Use a sword (big and sharp) needle to puncture the affected area.
Use with caution in deficient patients
7. Shallow Needling (Hair Puncture)
Used for treating superficial disorders
Puncture the skin superficially with ear tacks, dermal needles, 7-Star needles, or
Superficial Threading
For superficial floating Skin Bi (Wind and itching) syndromes, Vessel Bi (Vascular
problems), Bone Bi (Osteoarthritis), Tendon Bi, and Muscle Bi
8. Contra-Lateral Needing (Great Puncture)
Use points on the right side to treat the affected side on the left, and vice-versa
For example: For frozen shoulder, use LI-15, SI-9 or 10 on the unaffected side
Master Tong's Points are highly recommended when practicing contra-lateral
needling
9. Heat Needling (fire Puncture)
Use for Bi Syndromes (Rheumatoid Arthritis (later stages are more cold), Gout, For
Damp-Cold Bi Pain, and Yin-Ulcers)
Needle using a red hot Acupuncture needle
Recommended