LUNG

zhongfu

Meaning Front-Mu Point of the Lung.

Zhong, middle; fu, place. Zhong refers to the middle Jiao, The point is in the
place where Qi of Spleen and Stomach in the middle Jiao is gathered into the
Lung Meridian. The Front-Mu acupoint of the lung.

location

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, level with the intercostals space below
the first rib.

indication

cough,asthma, pain in chest,should and arm, Distending fullness of the

lung,suspression in the chest

method

obliquely to the lateral side or levelly, 0.5-0.8 cun deep.

chize (lung5)

Meaning He-Sea point. Chi, ruler or ulnar; ze, marsh. Chi refers to the ulnar
aspect (from the wrist to the elbow ), The point is in the depression of the elbow
fossa at the ulnar aspect. The Qi of the meridian is infused here, like water
flowing into a marsh.

location

When the palm is turned upward and slightly bent,this acupoint is located on
the cubital crease and on the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachia

Indication (1) the main point for respiratory diseases, such as cough and
asthma, often used for Hot or Excess Syndrome (acute infection) (2) to stop the
bleeding of the upper part of the body, such as epistaxis,hemoptysis. (3) to treat
pains of the arm. spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm (4) to treat heat stroke
by causing the point to bleeding. (5)sore throat.

Method

puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun or peck to bleeding.

( 6) Kongzui(LU6)
Meaning
Kong, hole; zui, the most The hole of this point is the deepest. Xi-Cleft point.
Location
7 cun above the dorsal wrist crease, on the line joining Taiyuan and Chize.
When the elbow is slightly bent and the palms turn to face each other, or when
the forearm is streched and the palm turns over, this acupoint is located on the
palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining taiyuan(LU 9) and
ChizeLU5)and 7cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Indication
Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, pain in the chest,dyspnea
Aphonia,hemorrhoids,spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm,no sweating in
febrile disease and headache.
Method
Perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun deep.
7Lieque(Lung7)
Meaning

Lie, arrangement; que, depression.

The lightning and the rift in the sky were called Lieque in ancient times.

Location

Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse
crease of the wrist.

The Meridian of Hand-Taiyin diverges from this point to the Meridian of HandYang ming, The point is the depression superior to the styloid process of the
radius.

Luo-connecting Point.

The elbow is bent slightly and the palms turn to face each other. The acupoint
is superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5cun above the transverse
crease of the wrist.

When the index finger 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
depression right under the tip of the index finger is the acupoint.

Indication
(1) main point for respiratory diseases, such as nasal obstruction, sore throat,
cough, asthma, etc.
(2) main point for acute pain of the head and neck.
(3) to treat aches of the wrist, such as sprain, tenosynovitis, etc.

Method

(1) Puncture obliquely in the direction of elbow.

(2) Puncture obliquely in the direction of medial center, with the needle tip
between the radius and tendon.

( 8)Jingqu(Lung8)

Meaning

Jing, to pass; qu, ditch.

A ditch where the meridian passes.

Jing-River point.

Location

On the medial side of the styloid process of the radius, I cun above the
transverse crease of the wrist.

The arm is streched and the palm is turned over. This acupoint is located 1
cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side
of the radial artery.

Or the point touched by the middle finger of the doctor in feeling pulse is this
acupoint

Indications

Cough, asthma,

pain in the chest and back as well as the wrist,

sore throat

Method

perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 cun.

9Taiyuan(Lung9)

Meaning Shu-Stream and Yuan-Source point.

Tai, great; yuan, deep pool.

Tai means abundance.

The Qi of meridian in the local part of this point is abundant as in a deep pool.

Location
On the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of
the radial artery.
The arm is stretched and the palm is turned over. This acupoint is located at
the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist and in the depression on the
lateral side of the radial artery.
Indication
Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, pain in the chest and throat,feverish sensation
in the palms, weakness and pain of the wrist and pulseless disease
note
The shu-stream and yuan-source acupoints of the lung meridian of handtaiyin, and also the vessel-confluent acupoint of the eight confluent acupoints.
Method
perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun.
10Yuji(lung 10
Meaning
Yu, fish; ji, border.
The muscular flexor, pollicis in the palm is prominent as fish,
the point is located just at its border Yuji(chenar) is used as an anatomical
word at present
Ying-Spring point.
Location
On the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone, at the junction of the red and
white skin.
Indication
cough,
hemoptysis,
sore throat,
aphonia,
fever
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun
Shaoshang (lung11)
Meaning
Shao, immaturity; shang, one of the Five Sounds, pertaining to metal.
Shao means less.
The Lung pertains to metal in the Five Elements and to shang sound in the
Five Sounds. This is the last point of the lung Meridian where Qi is less. Jing-Well
Point.
Location
On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1cun posterior to the nail.
Indication
(1) main point for resuscitation and the emergement cases of
unconsciousness. In treating Excess syndrome,.
Hot syndrome and Bi syndrome, peck the point to bleeding with a threeedged needle
(2) main point for sore throat, with functions to clean away fire to make the
throat comfortable. Pecking may also be used to cause the point to bleeding.

(3) to treat numbness of the finger tips and abnormal consciousness such as
terminal neuritis.

Method

puncture superficially 0.1 cun or peck to bleeding.

LARGE INTESTINE
Significant Points of the Large Intestine Channel of Hand-Yangming

Large intestine meridian

The Large Intestine Meridian starts from the tip of the index finger, running
upward along the radial side of the index finger
and passing through the interspace of the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones,.
it enters the depression between the tendons of m.extensor pollicis longus
and brevis
Then,running on along the anterior aspect of the forearm, it reaches the
lateral side of the elbow. Then it ascends along the lateral anterior aspect of
the upper arm to the highest point of the shoulder,
then along the anterior border of the acromion, it goes up to the cervical
vertebra and descends to Quepen(ST12) and connects with lung.
Then it passes through the diaphragm and enters the large intestine, its
pertaining organ.
The branch from Quepen(ST12) runs upward to the neck,
passes through the cheek and enters the lower gums.
Then it turns back to the upper lip and crosses the opposite meridian at
Renzhong(the philtrum).
The left meridian goes to the right and the right meridian to the left, to the
contralateral sides of the nose.
( 1) Shangyang(LI1)
Meaning
Shang, one of the Five Sounds, pertaining to metal;
yang, Yang of Yin-Yang.
The large intestine pertains to metal and is ascribed to shang Sound. Yang
implies the Yang meridian.
Jing-Well point.

location
On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1cun posterior to the corner of
the nail.
Indication
apoplexy,
loss of consciousness,
high fever,
sore throat,
numb fingers.
( 2) Erjian(LI2)
Meaning

Er, two, second; jian, clearance.

Jian, indicates the point, This is the second point of the large Intestine
Meridian.
Ying-Spring point.

location
On the radial side of the index finger, in the depression anterior to the
metacarpal phalangeal joint.
The acupoint is located on the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1cun
latero-posterior to the corner of the nail.
Indication
epistaxis, toothache,
pain and swelling of the throat, fever.somnolence
coma,deafness,
numbness of fingers and high fever
method
perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 cun.
( 2) Erjian(LI2)
Meaning
Er, two, second; jian, clearance.
Jian, indicates the point, This is the second point of the large Intestine
Meridian.
Ying-spring acupoint of the large intestine meridian of hand-yangming
Location
On the radial side of the index finger, in the depression anterior to the
metacarpophal-angeal joint.
indication
Toothache, facial paralysis, dry mouth, sore throat, numbness of fingers and
febrile disease
epistaxis, toothache, pain and swelling of the throat,
Method
perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 cun.
( 3) Sanjian(LI3)
San, three, third; jian, clearance.
Jian, indicates the point. This is the third point of the large Intestine Meridian.
Shu-stream acupoint of the large intestine meridian of hand-yangming

Location
On the radial side of the index finger, in the depression posterior to the
metacarpophalangeal joint.
.
indication
Toothache,epistaxis,
sore throat,
swelling and pain of the dorsum of hand,
numbness of fingers
somnolence
Method

 Perpendicularly
0.3-0.5cun
( 4) Hegu(LI4)
He, junction; gu, valley.
This point is between the 1st and the 2nd metacarpal bones, location of the
point is depressed as a valley.
Yuan-Source point.
Main point for dissipating pathogenic heat and sedating pain.
Location
On the dorsum of the hand, midway between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal
bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial
side.
When the transverse crease of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb is
placed in coincident position with the margin of the veb between the thumb
and the index finger of the other hand,
The acupoint is where the tip of the thumb touches. When the thumb and the
index finger join together, the prominence of the muscle is the location of the
acupoint.
When the thumb and the index finger open, the middle point on the line from
the web between the thumb and index finger to the line connecting the first
and second metacarpal bones is the location of the acupoint.
indications
Redness ,swelling and pain of eyes,
facial paralysis, epistaxis, toothache,swelling pain of the throat, abdominal
pain,
diarrhea, constipation,
dysentery, common cold,
cough, no sweating, profuse sweating , delayed labour, irregular
menstruation, obstruction syndrome in apoplexy, infantile convulsion,
paralysis and spasm of fingers.

prescription
Plus
Fuliu
for
hidrosis

Plus xiaguan ,
jiache for toothache
Plus Taichong for Close-upsyndrome
Such as convulsion
in high fever
Two Hegu points and two Taichong points
are called Four Guan which means four main gates.
They may take action on relieving the depressive hepatic Qi,
regulating the Qi circulation, clearing the heat, ceasing the wind. They can also
improve the impediment in limbs due to the pathologic changes occurred in the
central or peripheral nervous system.
( 5) Yangxi(LI5)

Yang, Yang of Yin-Yang; xi, brook.

Yang, refers to the yang meridian. The local depression is like a brook in the
mountains.
Remarks
Jing-River point.

Location
On the radial side of the transverse dorsal crease of the wrist, in the
depression between the tendons of m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis.
Indication
(1) frontal headache, congestion, swelling and pain of the eye, toothache.
(2) weakness of the wrist. Spasmodic pain in the wrist
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-0.8cun.
( 6) Pianli(LI6)
Pian, divergence; li, passway.
The large Intestine Meridian separates a collateral from here and diverges to the
lung.
Remarks
Luo-Connecting point.
Location
3 cun above Yangxi, on the line joining Yangxi and Quchi. .
When the elbow is flexed, the acupoint is located at the radial side of the
forearm , on the line joining Yangxi and Quchi.
,3cun above the transverse crease on the wrist. Or it is located on the
crossing point at the lower and upper of the line joining Yangxi and
Quchi.
Indication
epistaxis, toothache, sore throat, pain in the arm.
Facial paralysis ,spasmodic pain in the forearm
( 7) Wenliu(LI7)
Wen, to warm; liu, circulation.
This point is able to warm the meridian and promote its circulation, and is
good for treating cold-pain of the elbow and arm.
Xi-Cleft Point
Location
5 cun above Yangxi, on the line joining Yangxi and Qichi.
When the elbow is flexed, the acupoint is located at the radial side of the
forearm, on the line joining Yangxi and Quchi, and 5 cun above the transverse
crease on the wrist .
Or it is 1 cun below the middle point on the line joining Yangxi and Quchi
Indication
Stomatitis, glossitis, parotitis, ache in the shoulder and arm.
Headache epistaxis ,sore throat , borborygmus,
abdominal pain and aching pain in the shoulder and arm
Method

 perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.

( 11) Quchi(LI11)
Qu, crooked; chi, pond.
When the arm is flexed, a depression at the elbow is like a pool and the point is
inside it.
He-sea acupoint of the large intestine meridian of hand-yangming
Location
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the midpoint between the lateral end
of the transverse cubical crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Indication
(1) main point for diseases of the head, face and the five sense organs, often
used with Hegu.
(2) relieving fever, also often used with Hegu.
.
(3) lowering blood pressure.
(4) relieving itching, main point to treat diseases of skin pruritus.
(5) main point to treat aches of upper extremities and paralysis
Method
perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.
( 15) Jianyu(LI15)
Jian, shoulder; yu, corner.
The point is at the corner of the shoulder.
main point for shoulder diseases

Location
Directly below the anterior border of the acromion, where a depression forms
when the arm is fully abducted.
Indication
(1). to treat diseases in the shoulder joint.
(2). to treat aches of the upper extremities and paralysis, often used with
Quchi and Hegu.
Method
(1). puncture perpendicularly downward.
(2). puncture obliquely upward, forming a 50 angle with the skin.
(3). perpendicularly 0.8-1.5cun.
( 20) Yingxiang(LI20)
Meaning
Ying, to meet; xiang, fragrance.
This point is at either side of the nose.
It is used to treat disorders of the nose to improve the sense of smell, to
enable the nose to "sense fragrance".

Location
In the nasolabial groove, 0.5cun from the midpoint of the lateral border of
nose.
Indication
(1). main point for diseases of the nose, such as stuff Yenning nose, poor
sense of smell, etc.
(2). to treat facial paralysis or spasm.

Method
(1)puncture horizontally in the direction of the nose
(2)puncture obliquidly in the direction of Sibai point 0.5~0.8cun.
(3)Better not to use direct moxibustion in this area.

SPLEEN
Acupoints on Foot-Taiyin Spleen channel
Yinbai (Sp1)
Meaning
Yin, hidden; bai, white
The point is in a hidden region, where the color is white.
Location
On the medial side of the big toe, about 0.1 cun psterior to the corner of the nail.
Indication:
unconsiousness, apoplexy,
convulsion,
abdominal distension
Sudden diarrhea
epistaxis and hematochezia
irregular menstruation,
indigestion,
mental disorder.
Method
superficially 0.1 cun or peck into bleeding.
.
Dadu (Sp2)
Location
On the medial side of the big toe, anteroinferior to the first metatarsophalangeal
joint, at the junction of red and white skin
Indication:
-dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Irregular menstruation
- Cerebrovasculer accident
- Hysteria, schizophrenia
- Abdominal fullness, gastric pain, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation
Method
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.4 inchi
Taibai (Sp3)
Location
At the junction of red and white skin, posterior inferior to the head of the first
metatarsal bone
Indication:
-gastric pain, abdominal fullness,
Method
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inchi
( 4) Gongsun(SP4)
Gong, connection; sun, reficular collateral.
Sun here indicates collateral. From this point the collateral of the Spleen Meridian
connects with the Stomach Meridian.
Location

In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone, at the
junction of the red and white skin.
Indication
1. main point for gastro-intestinal diseases, stomachache, abdominal pain,
vomiting, diarrhea.
2. for local pains.
Method
perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
Remarks
Luo-Connecting Point.
( 6) Sanyinjiao(SP6)
Sanyin, three Yin meridians; jiao, crossing.
This is an intersecting point of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney Meridians
Location
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the
tibia.
Indication
1. main point for gastro-intestinal diseases, often used with ZuSanli.
2. main point for diseases of urinary system, such as retention of urine, edema,
enuresis, etc.
3. main point for diseases of genital system, such as impotence, spermatorrhea,
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, vaginal discharge, etc.
4. used to induce sedation and tranquilization by lowering the blood pressure.
5. to treat pains and paralysis of the lower extremities, especially suitable for
strephexopodia. (
6. the important point for anaesthesia on the lower part of the abdomen.
Method
perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.
Remarks
Contraindicated use during pregnancy
( 8) Diji(SP8)
Meaning
Di, earth; ji, importance
Di refers to the lower limbs where the point is located.
The local muscle is very thick and is an important region of the leg movement
3 cun below the medial
condyle of the tibia.
Indication
irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea,
diarrhea, dysentery, edema,
seminal emission.
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-1.5 cun.
Remarks
Xi-Cleft Point.
( 9) Yinlingquan(SP9)
Yin, Yin of Yin-Yang; ling, hill; quan, spring.
The interior is Yin.
The point is in the depression at the inferior border of the medial epicondyle of the
tibia, like a spring at the foot of a hill.

Location
In the depression on the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia.
Indication
1. polyurian, urgent, micturation, pain in passing urine, retention of urine, edema.
2. diarrhea.
3. pain of knee joint and surrounding soft tissues.
Method
perpendicularly 1-2 cun.
He-Sea Point Main point for promoting diuresis.
( 10) Xuehai(SP10)
Xue, blood; hai, sea.
This point is indicated in hematological diseases, in the sense of returning
overflowed blood into the sea.
Location
2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella.
Indication
1. irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, etc.
2. urticaria, erysipelas, eczema.
3. pain of the knee joint and surrouding soft tissues.
Method
perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.
Main point for dermatosis.
HEART
Significant Points of the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin
Jiquan(HT1)
Location:
in the centre of the axilla,
on the medial side of the axillary artery.
Indications
pain in the costal and cardiac region ,
coldness and pain in the elbow and arm
Manipulation
puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
avoid the artery.
moxibustion is applicable
Prescription
Plus Neiguan for upper limbs paralysis in apoplexy.
Plus Xiabai for pain in the cardiac region,retching, chest fullness and distress.
( 3) Shaohai(HT3)
Meaning.
Shao, young; hai, sea.
Shao refers to Hand-Shaoyin Meridian.
This is the He-sea Point of the Heart Meridian.
The Qi of the meridian circulates to this point, like water flowing into the sea.
He-sea Point
Location
at the middle point of the line between the medial end of the transverse cubital
crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed. Flex
the elbow to locate the point.

Indication
1. palpitation, cardiac pain, etc.
2. spasm of the arm,
ulnar neuritis,
pain of the elbow joint and the surrounding soft tissues.
Method
perpendicularly 0.81.2 cun
Plus Houxi for hand tremor
Plus Hegu ,Neiting for toothache.
( 5) Tongli(HT5)
Meaning
Luo Connecting Point.
Tong, leading to; li, interior.
From this point the collateral of the meridian diverges and relates to the Small
Intestine Meridian.
Location
1 cun above Shenmen, on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris.
Indication
Cardiac pain, bradycardia,
hysteria, aphasia.
Plus Xingjian,
Sanyinjiao for menorrhagia.
Method
perpendicularly 0.30.5 cun.
( 7) Shengmen(HT7)
Meaning
Shen, mind; Men, door.
The heart houses the mind. This point is a door for the mind.
Shu-Stream and Yuan-Source Point.
Main Point for heart diseases.
Location
at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist,
in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris.
Indication
1. insomnia, epilepsy, psychosis.
2. main point for heart disease,
such as palpitation, cardiac pain,
tachycardia, arrhythmia, etc.
3. pain of wrist joint, numbness of ulnar nerve.
Method
1. puncture perpendicularly from the upper part downward.
2. puncture perpendicularly from the ulnar side to the radial side 0.30.5 cun.
Plus taixi for feverish sensation in the palm,
sole, and heart,tinnitus
Moxibustion is applicable
( 8) Shaofu(HT8)
Meaning

Shao, young; fu, place.

The point pertains to the Hand-Shaoyin Meridian, where the Qi of meridian is
infused
Ying-Spring Point.
Location
between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones(when fist made) between the tips of the
little finger and the ring finger.
Indication
arrhythmia cardiac pain,
suppression of urine,
nocturnal enuresis,
cramp of the little finger. Palpitation.
feverish sensation in the palm,skin itching,dysuria,
pruritus vulvae
Method
perpendicularly 0.30.5 cun
Plus Guanyuan,Zusanli for dysuria
Plus Neiguan,Xinjian for palpitation, stenocardia
( 9) Shaochong(HT9) ::
Meaning
Shao, young; chong, gushing.
The point is at the small finger on the Hand-Shaoyin Meridian,.
where the Qi of meridian originates and gushes upwards along the meridian.
Location
on the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the
nail.
Indication
cardiac pain, mental disorder, coma
Febrile diseases, hypochondriac
Manipulation
superficially 0.1 cun, or peck into bleeding.
Prescription
Plus Renzhong and the other jing-well points for manic-depressive mental disorder
coma
INTESTINE

Significant Points of the Small Intestine Channel of Hand-Taiyang

( 1)Shaoze(SI1) ::
Meaning
Shao, young of small; ze, marsh.
The point is located on the small finger where the Qi of meridian has
just originated, like a small marsh.
Jing-Well Point
Location
On the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner
of the nail.
Indication
Coma, fever,location deficiency,
numbness of the finger tip.

Swelling and pain in the throat

Mastitis, breast carbuncle
Hiccup of children
Method
0.1cun superficially or peck into bleeding.
moxibustion is applicable.
Prescription:
Plus Rugen, Shanzhong,
Hegu for location deficiency,
mamma swelling
( 3) Houxi(SI3)
Meaning
Hou, back; xi, brook.
The depression in front of the 5th matacarpophalangeal joint is like a
brook, and here the point is located.
Shu-Stream Point
Location
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar side, proximal to the
5th metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the trasverse crease and
the junction of the red and white skin.
Indication
1. diseases of head, face, ear and eyes
2. stiffness and pain of the neck, stiff neck
3. main point for malaria
4. spasm of the fingers,
often used with Hegu point
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-1cun
Prescription
Plus Dazhui,Jianshi,Hegu for tertian malaria
Plus Fengchi,Baihui,Taiyang for headache,vertigo
( 6) Yanghao(SI6)
Meaning
Yang, to support; lao, the aged.
This point is useful in treating such geriatric diseases as blurring of
vision, deafness, lumbago and shoulder pain
Location
the point is located in the bony cleft on the radial side superior to the
styloid process of the ulna.
The palm turns downward, and the fingers of the other hand press on the
prominent point of the ulnar head. Then the parlm faces the chest, the
point is in the bony cleft on the styloid process of the ulna.
Indication
blurring vision,
stiff neck,
aching of the elbow and arm.
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-0.8cun
Xi-cleft Point
( 8) Xiaohai(SI8)

Xiao, Small; hai, sea.

Xiao refers to the Small Intestine Meridian, and this is its He-Sea Point.
The arrival of Qi and blood at this point is like water flowing into the
sea.
He-Sea Point
Location
in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial
epicondyle of the humerus. The point is located with the elbow flexed.
Indication
chorea,
epilepsy,
mental disorder,
stiff neck, aching of elbow and arm.
Method
perpendicularly 0.3-0.5cun
( 11) Tianzong(SI11)
Meaning
Tian, the upper part; zong, respect.
Tianzong means an important point on the upper part of the body.
Location
upper and middle 1/3 of the line between the lower border of the scapular
spine and the inferior angle of the scapular.
Indication
mainly for pains in the scapular area.
Method
puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1cun.
For this conditions, oblique puncture is recommended.
( 19) Tinggong(SI19)
Meaning
Ting, hearing; gong, palace.
Tinggong refers to the ear. The point is located in front of the ear and is
indicated in otological diseases.
Location
between the tragus( and the mandibular joint where a
depression is formed when the mouth is slightly open.
Indication
1. main point for ear diseases,
such as tinnitus, deafness, etc.
2. pain of the mandibular joint,
difficulty in opening the mouth.
Method
puncture perpendicularly 1-1.2cun.
When the mouth is open in locating the point, better to put something in
the mouth to fix the position.
URINARY BLADDER

Significant Points of the Urinary Bladder Channel of Foot-Taiyang

( 1) Jingming(BL1)

Jing, eye; ming, brightness.

The point is located near the eye; its function is to clear the eye.
Main point for eye diseases
Location
0.1cun superior to the inner canthus.
Indication
main point for eye diseases,
such as atrophy of optic nerve, strabismus, color blindness, etc
Manipulation
perpendicularly 0.3 inch along the orbital wall. A very gentle needle manipulation is
necessary..
Twist or lift-trust the needle in big amplitude and roughly is prohibited.
No moxibustion to this point
( 12) Fengmen(BL12)
Feng, pathogenic wind;
men, door.
The point is located where it is easily invaded by pathogenic wind and so is useful
in treating diseases caused by pathogenic wind.
The point is therefore considered as the door of pathogenic wind.
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic
vertebra.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
1. cold, headache, fever and cough
2. pain of the nape and back
Method
puncture perpendicularly or obliquely in the direction of the midline 0.5-1cun.
Deep puncture upward is prohibited to avoid medulla injury.
( 13) Feishu(BL13)
Meaning
Fei, lung; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of Lung is infused into the back.
Location
1.5cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
main point for respiratory diseases, cough, asthma, etc.
Acupuncture responds for the acute; moxibustion or acupuncture with moxibustion
responds for the chronic
Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of the midline of the back
0.5-0.8cun.
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Lung.
Avoid deep insertion.
( 15) Xinshu(BL15)
Meaning

Xin, heart; shu, point.

This point is where the Qi of Heart is infused into the back.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
1. main point for cardiac diseases, such as palpitation, cardiac pain, arrhythmia
2. insomnia, dreaminess, mental disorder
3. backache
Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of the midline 0.5-0.8
cun.
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Heart.
Avoid deep insertion.
( 17) Geshu(BL17)
Meaning
Ge, diaphragm; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of diaphragm is infused into the back.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
1. feeling of oppression in the chest, cough, asthma
2. stomachache, fullness of the stomach, vomiting and hiccup
3. main point for blood syndrome, such as hematemesis, bleeding from the eye, ear,
nose, mouth or subcutaneous tissues
4. furuncles, urticaria and skin pruritus
Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit abliquely in the direction of the midline 0.5-0.8cun
Remarks
A point where blood assembles.
Avoid deep insertion.
( 18) Ganshu(BL18)
Meaning
Gan, Liver; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of Liver is infused into the back.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
1. main point for hepatic diseases, such as jaundice,
2. dizziness, headache, epilepsy, madness, convulsion.
.
3. pain due to the depression of hepatic energy or gastric energy, such as gastritis
and ulcer
4. main point for eye diseases. Acupuncture is proper to excess Syndrome,
moxibustion for deficiency syndrome.
5. backache.

Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of the midline 0.5-0.8
cun.
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Liver.
Avoid deep insertion
( 19) Danshu(BL19)
Meaning
Dan, gallbladder; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of gallbladder is infused into the back.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
1. main point for gallbladder diseases, such as cholelithiasis and ascariasis in the
gallbladder.
2. stomachache, bitter water throwing.
3. backache.
Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of the midline 0.5-0.8
cun.
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Gallbladder
( 20) Pishu(BL20)
Meaning
Pi, spleen; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of spleen is infused into the back.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic
vertebra.
Indication
1. gastric disorder, such as stomach, fullness of the stomach, nausea, vomiting,
retching, hiccup, throwing out sore water, chronic diarrhea, etc.
2. anemia, bleed,menorrhagia.
3. cough and asthma with whitish watery phlegm.
4. edema, scanty urination
Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of midline 0.5-0.8cun.
Back-Shu Point of the Spleen.
Avoid deep insertion
( 21) Weishu(BL21)
Meaning
Wei, stomach; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of stomach is infused into the back.
Location
1.5cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic
vertebra.
Indication

1. main point for gastric disorders: fullness of the stomach, stomachache, retching
with sore water, hiccup, vomiting, prolapse of the stomach.
2. backache
Method
puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of midline 0.5-0.8cun.
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Stomach.
Avoid deep insertion.
( 23) Shenshu(BL23)
Meaning
Shen, kidney; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of kidney is infused into the back.
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2th lumbar
vertebra.
Indication
1. main point for disorders in urinary system:
frequently micturation, pain in urination, urgent micturation, retention, edema, etc.
.
2. main point for diseases in genital system: impotence, spermatorrhea, irregular
menstruation, etc.
3. tinnitus, deafness.
4. chronic lumbago
Method
perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Kidney. Avoid deep insertion
( 25) Dachang(BL25)
Meaning
Dachang, large intestine; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of Large Intestine is infused into the back.
Location
1.5cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
Indication
1. main point for large intestinal diseases: diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, etc.
2. main point to treat lumbar muscle strain or sprain.
Method
perpendicularly 0.8-1.2cun
Remarks
Back-Shu Point of the Large Intestine
( 40) Weizhong(BL40)
Meaning
Wei, crooked; zhong, center.
The point is at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa
midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa
Location
midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa
Indication
1. main point for pains of the back and lumbar.
2. convulsion caused by high fever, acute vomiting and diarrhea

(peck to bleeding).
3. lowering high-blood pressure
(peck to bleeding).
4. sciatic neuralgia, paraplegia, etc.
Method
1. puncture perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.
2. peck to bleeding with three-edged needles.
3. not suitable for direct moxibustion
Remarks
He-Sea Point Main point for lumbar back pain
( 57) Chengshan(BL57)
Meaning
Cheng, sustain; shan, mountain.
The two bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle are as prominent as a mountain. The
point is below them, as though holding up a mountain.
Another way to find it:
the midpoint of the line drawn from Weizhong to the heel tendon at the same level
with the apex of the lateral malleolus.
Indication
1. main point to relieve cramp of the venter of gastrocnemius muscle.
2. constipation, collapse of the internal piles, collapse of anus.
3. pain of the back and the lumbar.
4. sciatic neuralgia, paraplegia, etc
Method
puncture perpendicularly or obliquely upward 1-2 cun.
( 60) Kunlun(BL60)
Meaning
Kunlun, the name of mountains in West China.
The lateral malleolus is shaped like a mountain, and the point is located next to
it.
Location
in the depression between the apex of the external
malleolus and the heel tendon.
Indication
1. headache in the temple area.
2. prolonged labor.
3. sciatic neuralgia, paraplegia.
4. pain of the malleolus joint, sprain, etc
Method
1. puncture obliquely to the front of the internal malleolus 0.5-1cun.
2. pregnant women can't be punctured.
Remarks
Jing-River Point
( 67) Zhiyin(BL67)
Meaning
Zhi, reaching; yin, Yin of Yin-Yang.
Yin refers to the Foot-Shaoyin Meridian.
This is the end point of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyin, from where it reaches to
the Foot-Shaoyin Meridian.
Location

on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the
nail.
Indication
1. one of the twelve Jin points, can be used to treat coma in first aid.
2. to correct the position of fetus(moxibustion).
3. prolonged labor, placenta.
4. terminal neuritis, pain and numbness of the toe tip.
Method
1. puncture perpendicularly 0.1cun.
2. peck to bleeding with a three-edged needle
Remarks
Jing-Well Point
KIDNEY
Significant Points of the Kindeny Channel of Foot-Shaoying
( 1) Yongquan(KI1)
Meaning
Yong, to gush; quan, spring.
Welled-up water is called gushing spring.
The point is on the depression of foot sole; the Qi of meridian flows upwards as a
gushing spring.
Location
approximately at the junction of the anterior and middle third of the sole (excluding
toe).
Indication
1. to activate the brain-energy for waking up a patient from unconsciousness:
syncope, hysteria, etc.
2. to treat both shock and high blood pressure (Moxibustion is preferred).
3. terminal neuritis, pain and numbness of toe and sole
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun
Remarks
Jing-Well Point
( 3) Taixi(KI3)
Meaning
Tai, great; xi, canyon.
The point is in the depression between the medial melleolus and tendo
calcaneus, as in a vast canyon.
Location
in the depression between the prominence of the medial malleolus and heel tendon.
level with the tip of the medial malleolus
Indication
1. high blood pressure, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, headache.
2. toothache and sore throat caused by deficiency of Yin and excess of fire.
3. spermatorrhea, impotence, irregular menstruation.
Method
puncture obliquely in the direction of anterior side of lateral malleolus 0.5-1 cun.
Remarks
Shu-Stream and Yuan-Source Point
( 6) Zhaohai(KI6)

Meaning
Zhao, to shine; hai, sea.
The point pertains to the Kidney Meridian and the Qi is abundant as the sea. It
means that the real Yang of the kidney may illuminate the whole body.
Location
1 cun directly below the tip of the medial malleolus.
Indication
irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, hysteroptosis,
urinary retention, urinary tract infection,
epilepsy, pharyngitis, insomnia.
Method
perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun.
( 10) Yingu(KI10)
Meaning
Yin, Yin of Yin-Yang; gu, valley.
The interior is Yin.
The point is at the medial side of the knee joint; the local depression is like a valley.
on the medial side of the popliteal fossa
Location
(knee bent) on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of
m.semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus.
Indication
urinary retention, urinary tract infection, impotence, seminal emission,
menorrhagia,
pain of the medial of the knee joint.
Method
perpendicularly 0.6-1 cun
Remarks
He-Sea Point
STOMACH
Acupoints of Foot-Yangming Stomach channel
Indication
Diseases involving the stomach, intestines, head, face, nose, mouth and tooth as
well as mental problems and disorders involving the regions through which the
meridian runs.
Commonly used acupoints
Chengqi (ST 1)
cheng ,take;qi,tears
The place is taking your tears when you crying
Location
the acupoint is located on the face, directly below the pupil, when the eyes look
straight forward
between the eyeball and the midpoint of the infraorbital
ridge
Eyeball
Midpoint of the infraorbital
ridge
indications
Redness

swelling and pain of the eyes,

epiphora
night blindness,
twitching of eyelids and facial paralysis.
manipulation
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.7 inch along the infraorbital ridge.
Do not use big amplitude when operating the needle.
moxibustion is prohibited.
Sibai(ST 2)
Location: this acupoint is located on the face, directly below the pupil and in the
depression at the infraorbital foramen when the eyes look straight forward
indications
Redness, pain and itching of eyes, cataract.
Twithing of eyelids.
Facial paralysis.
Headache and vertigo
( 4) Dicang(ST4)
Meaning
Di, earth; cang, granary.
The five grains grow on the earth.
The grain enters the stomach via the mouth, as entering a granary.
The point is at the corners of the mouth.
Location
directly below the pupil, 0.4 cun horizontal to the corner of the mouth.
Indication
1. main point for facial paralysis or spasm.
2. to treat slobbering.
Method
1. puncture horizontally in the direction of mandible angle 0.8-1 cun.
2. or in the direction of Yingxiang.
Plus jiache,
Hegu for wry mouth
Jiache(ST6)
Jia, cheek; che, vehicle.
Che refers to the mandible.
The point is on the cheek, close to the angle of the mandible.
Location
This acupoint is one finger-breadth(middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower
angle of the mandible where m. masseter attaches at the prominence of the
muscle when the teeth are clenched.
indications
Deviation of mouth and eye,
Cheek swelling, toothache, trismus,
Pain and stiffness in the neck
Mumps
1. Main point for facial paralysis or spasm, often used with Dicang.
2. To treat neuralgia in the lower branch of trigeminal nerves.
3. Main point for trismus or toothache in the inferior part of the mouth.
4. To treat parotitis, often uesed with Yifeng.
manipulation

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch, or obliquely towards dicang 0.5-1.0 inch.

Moxibustion is applicable
Often plus Hegu for toothache, wry mouth
Main point for treating facial paralysis and toothache.
Tianshu (ST 25)
Meaning
Tian, heaven; shu, pivot.
The region above the navel is considered as heaven, pertaining to Yang,
while the region below the navel is earth, pertaining to Yin.
The point is on a level with the navel, like the pivot between heaven and earth.
Front-Mu Point of the Large Intestine
Location
Two cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus
indications
Abdominal distention, borborygmus.
Abdominal pain (around the umbilicus).
Constipation, diarrhea, dysentery
Edema , irregular menstruation
1. Main point for the diseases of the intestines, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea,
constipation, dysentery, appendicitis, etc.
2. Paralysis of abdominal muscle.
manipulation
1. Puncture perpendicularly.
The needle tip may be slightly in the direction of the middle 1-1.5 cun.
2. Women with 3 month or over pregnancy cannot be punctured.
3 Moxibustion is applicable
( 34) Liangqiu(ST34)
Liang, ridge; qiu, hills.
The prominent muscle above the knee looks like a ridge in hills, and there the
point is located. Xi-cleft point
Location
2 cun above the lateralsuperior border of the patella.
Indication
1. Acute gastric pain, acute mastitis.
2. Swelling and pain of the knee joint, paralysis or weakness of the lower
extremities.
Method
Perpendicularly 0.5-1cun.
Remarks
Xi-Cleft point.
( 35) Dubi(ST35)
Meaning
Du, calf; bi, nose.
The depression on both sides below the kneecap are likened to the nostrils of a
calf.
The point is at the external foramen
Location

bend the knee at the lower border of the kneecap, in the depression lateral to the
patellar ligament.
Indication
for diseases of the knee joint and the soft tissues.
Method
puncture obliquely backward and to the medial side around 0.8-1.2 cun
( 36) Zusanli(ST36)
Meaning
Zu, lower limbs; san, three;
li, taken as cun in ancient times.
The point is 3 cun below the knee.
Location
3 cun below Dubi,
one finger-breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia.
Indication
1. Main point for the gastro-intestinal diseases.
2. Used to treat cough, asthma, etc.
3. Used to lower or raise blood pressure.
4. Used to treat fainting and insomnia.
5. Main point for strengthening the body's resistance and restoring vital energy.
6. To treat diseases of the head, face and five sense organs, often used with Hegu
point.
7. Main point for paralysis of the lower extremities
Method
perpendicularly 1-2cun.
Remarks
He-Sea Point. Main point for strengening the body and initating hygiene.
Feng, plentiful; long, abundance.
The plentiful grain Qi of the Stomach Meridian overflows into its collateral at this
point
8 cun superior and anterior to the external malleolus, one finger-breadth from the
anterior crest of the tibia.
Location
8 cun superior and anterior to the external malleolus, one finger-breadth from the
anterior crest of the tibia.
Indication
Cough, asthma,
dizziness, mental disorder, indigestion,
numbness of the lower limbs.
Method
perpendicularly 1-2cun.
Remarks
Luo-Connecting Point. Main point for expelling phlegm.
( 41) Jiexi(ST41)
Meaning
Jie, separation; xi, stream.
Xi refers to a minor depression on the body surface.
The point is in the anterior articular depression of the ankle joint.
Location

At the junction of the dorsum of foot, between the tendons of m. extensor digitorum
longus and hallucis longus
Indication
1. chiefly for diseases of the local area of the condylar articulation and the soft
tissues.
2. for paralysis of the lower extremities and foot drop.
Method
perpendicularly 0.5-1cun.
Remarks
Jing-River Point.
( 44) Neiting(ST44)
Meaning
Nei, interior; ting, courtyard.
This point is proximal to Lidui (ST. 45), likened to its courtyard.
On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the web margin between the second and
third toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Location
On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the web margin between the second and
third toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Indication
1. toothache in the upper jaw, sore throat, wry mouth, epistaxis.
2. abdominal distention, constipation, gastric pain.
3. swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot.
Method
perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5-0.8cun.
Remarks
Ying-Spring Point.
( 45) Lidui(ST45)
Meaning
Li, stomach; dui, door.
This point is at the end of the second toe, like a door of the Stomach Meridian.
Location
On the lateral side of the 2nd toe, about 0.1cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Indication
hysteria,
insomnia,
tonsillitis.
Method
superficially 0.1cun or peck into bleeding.
Remarks
Jing-Well Point.