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27 Cards in this Set
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Anmian |
Behind the ear, midway between Fengchi GB-20 and Yifeng SJ-17. Slightly posterior and superior to GB12. Perp .5-1cun. Calms spirit and pacifies LR. |
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Bafeng |
On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. Oblique-proximal .5-1cun. Clears heat and dissipates swelling. |
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Baichongwo |
3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle. 1 cun proximal to SP10. Clears heat from blood. Eliminates wind and drains damp. |
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Bailao |
At the back of the neck, 2 cun superior to Dazhui DU-14, 1 cun lateral to the midline. Perp .5-.8 cun. Transforms phlegm & dissipates nodules. Stops cough and calms dyspnea. |
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Baxie |
When the hand is made into a fist, six of these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. The remaining two points lie between thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins index metacarpals. Perp along bones .5 - 1 cun. Clears heat & dissipates swelling. |
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Bitong |
At the highest point of the naso-labial groove, in the depression. Transverse towards bridge .3-.5 cun (or to LI20) Benefits the nose. |
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Dannangxue |
Between 1 and 2 cun distal to Yanglingquan GB-34 on the right leg. Perp 1 - 1.5 cun. Clears heat drains damp (esp GB /GB stone) |
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Dingchuan |
0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (Dazhui DU-14). Perp-oblique towards spine .5 - 1 cun. Calms dyspnea & wheezing, stops cough. |
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Erbai |
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 4 cun proximal to Daling P-7, either side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis. Perp .5 - 1cun or oblique-proximal 1 - 1.5 cun Txts prolapse of rectum & hemorrhoids. |
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Erjian |
When the ear is folded forwards, this point lies at the apex of the ear. Perp .1 cun or prick or moxa 3-5 cones. Clears heat, dissipates swelling. Benefits eye and throat. |
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Heding |
In the depression at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella. Perp .5 - 1 cun Activates qi & xue, benefits knee joint. |
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Huatuojiaji |
0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae. Perp-oblique towards spine .5 - 1 cun. Regulates and harmonizes the 5 zang and 6 fu. |
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Jianqian/Jianneiling |
On the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, midway between the anterior axillary crease and Jianyu L.I.-15. Perp 1-1.5 cun or oblique/oblique-transverse distal towards elbow 2-3 cun. Stiffness, pain, numbness, immobility of shoulder |
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Lanweixue |
Approximately 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST-36 on the right leg, check for ashi. Perp 1-1.5 cun Activates qi & xue, clears heat and fire poison from LI (& appendix). |
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Luozhen |
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints. Perp or oblique-proximal .5 - 1 cun. Invigorates qi & xue in the neck region. |
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Pigen |
3.5 cun lateral to the lower border L1. .8 - 1 cun medial *caution to KD* Eliminates local qi & xue stagnation. |
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shiqizhuixue/shiqizhuixia |
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra. Perp .5 -1cun following spinous process *spinal canal lies 1.25-1.75 cun deep to skin* Pain of lumbar & legs, difficult urination, fetus pressing on bladder. |
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sifeng |
On the palmar surface of the hand, at the midpoints of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers. Prick to bleed, or prick & squeeze for plasma. Fortifies SP and dissipates accumulation. |
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sishencong |
Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around Baihui DU-20 and located 1 cun anterior, posterior and lateral to it. Transverse towards Du-20 .5-1cun. Calms shen, pacifies wind, benefits eyes & ears. |
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taiyang |
At the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye. Perp .5-.8 cun or transverse to GB8 1-1.5 cun, anterior oblique .3-.5, or prick. Eliminates wind, clears heat. Reduces swelling and stops pain. Activates qi & blood and alleviates pain. |
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weiguanxiashu |
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8). For diabetes. |
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Xiyan/neixiyan |
On the knee, in the hollows formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. Support knee w/ pillow. i. Perpendicular towards BL-40, 1 to 2 cun; ii. Medial-superior-Oblique behind the patella 1 to 2 cun; iii. Through-needling. Dispels wind-damp, reduces swelling and alleviates pain. |
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Yaotongxue |
On the dorsum of the hand, between 2nd & 3rd metacarpals and between 4th & 5th metacarpals, at the midpoint between the transverse crease of the wrist and the metacarpophalangeal joint. Perpendicular 0.5 to 1 cun.
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Yaoyan |
In the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (Yaoyangguan DU-3). Perp 1 to 1.5 cun. Strengthens the Kidneys and benefits lumbar. |
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Yintang |
At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. Transverse .3-.5 cun. Pacifies wind, calms shen. Benefits nose. Activates channel, alleviates pain (ACAP). |
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Yuyao |
In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forwards. Transverse either way, .5-1cun. Benefits the eyes. Relaxes sinews, alleviates pain. |
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Zigongxue |
3 cun lateral to Ren3. Perp .8-1.2 cun. Raises & regulates qi, regulates menstration and alleviates pain. |