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77 Cards in this Set
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LU-1
Zhong-fu Central Storage |
In the space medial to the greater tubercle of the humerus (when standing) in the superficial pectoral muscle at the level of the 1st intercostal space
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Front-Mu (Alarm) point for Lung
Immune Regulation, Lung Heat, cough, dyspnea |
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LU-5
Chi-ze Cubit Marsh |
On the medial side of the cubital crease, just lateral to the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle with the elbow flexed.
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He-sea point (water)
Water point (sedate) for Lung, Lung Heat, fever, cough, asthma |
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LU-7
Lie-que Broken Sequence |
Just proximal to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the radiocarpal joint.
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Luo-connecting point to LU (LI-6)
Confluent point of CV Channel Master point for head and neck |
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LU-9
Tai-Yuan Great Abyss |
On the medial aspect of radio carpal joint, just cranial to the radial artery, at the level of HT-7. This point is needled from the dorsal aspect of the limb.
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Shu-stream (Earth) point, Mother point for Deficiency. Yuan (Source) point, influential point of blood vessels. Lung Deficiency, cough, asthma, dyspnea.
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LI-4
He-gu Union Valley |
Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 3rd metacarpal bone on the medial side. For cats: the alternative location: the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the medial side.
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Yuan (Source) point, Master point for face and mouth. Nasal discharge/congestion, facial paralysis, dental pain
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LI-10
Qian-san-li Front 3 Mile |
2 cun distal to LI-11 (1/6 of the distance between the elbow and carpus) between the extensor carpi radials and the common digital extensor muscles.
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Immune regulation, general tonic, skin itching, diarrhea, Wind-Heat, elbow pain, front limb and pelvic limb weakness
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LI-11
Qu-chi Pool on the Bend |
At the lateral end of the cubital crease, one-half the distance between the biceps tendon and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed.
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He-sea point (Earth), Mother point for Deficiency. Wind-Heat, diarrhea, constipation, elbow pain
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LI-20
Ying-xiang Welcome Aroma |
In the nasal labial groove, on the lateral aspect of the nose, at the level of the widest part of the nostril and approximately 0.1 cun caudal to the haired/non-haired border.
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Use for sinusitis or nasal discharge
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ST-1
Cheng-Qi Receiving Tears |
Directly below the center of the pupil, just inside the infraorbital ridge. Penetrate the point by retropulsing the eyeball dorsally and directing the needle over the infraorbital ridge, through the skin and under the eye.
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Conjunctivitis, uveitis, Liver Heat
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ST-25
Tian-shu Celestial Center |
2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, in the center of rectus abdomens muscle.
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Front Mu (Alarm) point for LI.
Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting |
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ST-35a
Du-bi Calf's Nose |
In the depression distal to the patella and lateral to the patella ligament. Also referred to as "the lateral eye of the knee" or Wai Xin Yan
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Stifle problems, rear limb weakness
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ST-35b
Xi-ao Knee Curve |
In the depression distal to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament is a point also referred to as "the medial eye of the knee" or Nei Xi Yan.
Together with ST-35a, the two points are referred as Xi Yan. |
Stifle problems, rear limb weakness
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ST-36
Hou-san-li Rear 3 Miles |
3 cun distal to ST-35, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial crest of the tibia; in the belly of the cranial tibialis muscle. This is a long linear point.
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He-sea (Earth) point, Master point for gastrointestinal tract and abdomen. Nausea, vomiting, gastric pain, gastric ulcer, food stasis, general tonic
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ST-37
Shang-ju-xu Upper Great Hollow |
3 cun distal to ST-36, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb, in cranial tibialis muscle.
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Lower He-sea point for LI Channel, diarrhea, intestinal ulcers, constipation
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ST-39
Xia-ju-xu Lower Great Hollow |
3 cun distal to ST-37, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb, in cranial tibialis muscle (1 cun distal to the midpoint of the tibia).
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Lower He-sea point for SI Channel, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dysentery, hemiplesia, impaction
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ST-40
Feng-long Bountiful Bulge |
One half of the distance between the lateral malleolus and the tibial plateau (proximal aspect of the tibia), 2 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb in the groove between the cranial tibialis and long digital extensor muscles. This point is proximal to ST-39.
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Luo-connecting point to Spleen, Influentioal point for Phlegm. Obesity, lipoma, Damp-Heat, skin itching
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ST-41
Jie-xi Ravine Divide |
On the dorsum of the rear foot at the level of the hock in the depression directly on the midline. The point lies between the ligaments of the long digital extensor and the cranial tibial muscles.
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Jing-river point (Fire). Wei syndrome, paresis/paralysis of pelvic limb, Spleen Deficiency
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ST-42
Chong-Yang Surging Yang |
On the dorsal aspect of the metatarsus at the junction of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones of the pelvic limb.
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Yuan (Source) point. Facial paralysis, facial swelling, dental problems, epilepsy, Wei syndrome, gastric pain
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ST-44
Nei-ting Inner Court |
In the web margin between the 3rd and 4th digits in the depression just distal and lateral to the 3rd metatarsophalangeal joint.
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Ying-spring point (water).
Stomach Heat, gastric ulcers |
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ST-45
Li-dui Severe Mouth |
On the lateral side of the 3rd digit nail base.
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Jing-well (Metal) point
Son point for Excess Diagnostic and treatment point for appetite |
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SP-3
Tai-bai Greater White |
On the medial side of the pelvic limb just proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint on the plantomedial side of the 2nd metatarsal bone.
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Shu-steam point (Earth), Yuan (Source) point, Horary point.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, obesity, stifle and thigh pain |
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SP-6
San-Yin-jiao 3 Yin Crossing |
3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus in a small depression on the caudal border of the tibia (the point is opposite to GB-39, which is on the lateral side).
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Master point for the caudal abdomen and urogenital system.
Yin/Blood Deficiency, Damp, watery diarrhea, uterine problems |
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SP-9
Yin-ling-quan Yin Mound Spring |
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression between the caudal border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle. (The point is found by following the back of the tibia proximally until it bends caudally just below the medial tibial condyle).
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He-sea point (water)
Yin Deficiency, Damp, watery diarrhea, skin itching, Wei syndrome |
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SP-10
Xue-hai Sea of Blood |
When the stifle is flexed, the point is 2 cun proximal and medial to the patella (on a diagonal from the patella) in the depression just cranial to the second belly of the sartorial muscle. (The point is approximately 1 patella length caudal). Note: Its location is based on its relationship to the muscle belly of the sartorius muscle and its relationship to the femur, and may change with position and patient variation.
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Blood Deficiency, Blood Heat, Blood Stagnation, skin itching, pelvic limb paresis or paralysis
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HT-1
Ji-quan Highest Spring |
In the center of the axillary space (between trunk and the forelimb) to the superficial pectoral muscle.
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Shen disturbance, increased thirst, Yin Deficiency, chest pain, shoulder pain
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HT-3
Shao-hai Minor Sea |
On the medial side of the elbow just cranial to the medial epicondyle. (The point is between the end of cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus).
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He-sea point (Water). Elbow pain, chest pain, congestive heart failure
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HT-7
Shen-men Spirit Gate |
On the transverse crease of the carpal joint in the large depression lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and caudal to the tendon of the ulnaris laterals muscle.
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Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan (Source) point, Son point for Excess. Shen disturbance, anxiety, insomnia, chest pain, poor memory, restlessness, epilepsy
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SI-3
Hou-xi Back Ravine |
Just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the caudolateral side of the 5th metacarpal bone.
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Shu-stream point (Wood), Mother point for Deficiency, Confluent point of GV Channel, Cervical stiffness, back pain, red eyes
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SI-9
Jian-zhen (Qiang-feng) Shoulder Hollow |
Caucal to the humerus, in a large depression along the caudal border of the deltoid muscle at its juncture with the triceps muscle. (Between the long and lateral heads of the triceps muscle, at the level of the shoulder joint).
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Ear problems, shoulder pain, front limb lameness or paralysis, Master point for fore limbs
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SI-19
Ting-gong Hearing Place |
Rostal to the tragus (ventral to TH-21), at the caudal border of the mandible and slightly dorsal to the condyloid process.
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Otitis, deafness, headshaking, dental pain, epilepsy
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BL-11
Da-Shu Big Shuttle |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebrae. (The point may be punctured by a needle inserted midway between the spinous process and the medial border of the scapula directing the needle slightly laterally).
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Influential point for Bone. Cough, fever, cervical stiffness, shoulder apin, degenerative joint disease, Intervertebral disk disease, back pain
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BL-18
Gan-shu Liver's Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral tot he caudal border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Liver. Jaundice, hepatic disease, eye problems, hypertension, back pain, epilepsy, irritability
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BL-19
Dan-shu Gall Bladder Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Gall Bladder. Jaundice, hepatic diseases, lower-tidal fever, Liver Qi Stagnation
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BL-20
Pi-Shu Spleen's Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Spleen. Spleen Deficiency, Damp, abdominal fullness, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, edema, jaundice, back pain.
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BL-21
Wei-Shu Stomach's Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 13th thoracic vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Stomach. Abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting, gastric ulcer, diarrhea, abdominal fullness
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BL-23
Shen-Shu Kidney's Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Kidney. Kidney Yin/Qi Deficiency, urinary incontinence, impotence, deafness, sore and weak back
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BL-25
Da-Chang-Shu Large Intestine Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point or Large Intestine. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, back pain
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BL-28
Pang-Gang-Shu Bladder Hollow |
Between S1-S2, 1.5 fun lateral to the dorsal midline. Between the sacrum and the medial border of the wings of the ilium.
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Back shu (Association) point for Bladder. Dysuria, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, lumbosacral pain
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BL-39
Wei-Yang Yang in the bend |
On the lateral end of the popliteal crease on the medial border of the biceps femurs tendon. Just lateral to BL-40.
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Lower He-sea for Triple Heater.
Urinary dribbling, back pain, muscle spasms of rear limbs |
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BL-40
Wei-zhong Bend Middle |
In the center of the popliteal crease. The point is found by directing the needle cranially towards the patella.
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He-sea point (Earth). Master point for caudal back/hips. Dysuria, urinary incontinence, hip /back problems, autoimmune disease, vomiting, diarrhea
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BL-54
Zhi-bian (Ba-shan) Sequential Limit |
In a depression just dorsal to the greater trochanter of the femur. One of the "three bowling-ball points" around the hip joint.
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Mater point for the pelvic limbs. Paresis/paralysis of pelvic limbs, hip problems, perianal problems, lumber pain
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BL-60
Kun-lun Mountains |
In the thin fleshy tissue between the lateral malleolus and the calcaneous, level with teh tip of the lateral malleolus. (The point is opposite but slightly proximal to KID-3).
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Jing-river point (Fire). Nose-bleeding, difficult labor, back pain, hock pain, headache, cervical stiffness, hypertension, epilepsy
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KID-1
Yong-quan Gushing Spring |
On the planter surface of the pelvic paw, between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones underneath the central pad of the rear foot.
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Jing-well point (Wood), Son point for Excess. Rear weakness, coma, sore throat, urinary dribbling, aphonia (loss of voice)
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KID-3
Tai-xi Great Ravine |
In the thin fleshy tissue between the medial malleolus and calcaneus level with the tip of the medial malleolus. (The point is opposite but slightly distal to BL-60).
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Yuan (source) point for Kidney. Shu-stream point (Earth). Reanl failure, diabetes, dyspnea, deafness, ear problems, back pain, impotence, dysuria
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KID-7
Fu-liu Recover Flow |
2 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the Achilles tendon.
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Jing-river point (Metal), Mother point for Deficiency. Anhidrosis, diarrhea, edema, abdominal fullness, paralysis of pelvic limbs
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KID-10
Yin-gu Yin Valley |
On the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL-40, in between semimenbranous and semitendinous muscles.
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He-sea point (Water). Impotence, hernia, dysuria, stifle pain
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PC-6
Nei-guan Inner Pass |
3 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the superficial digital flexor muscles in the interoseous space. (Opposite TH-5 on the lateral side).
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Luo-connecting point, Master point of chest/cranial abdomen, Confluent point to Yin-Wei. Vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, headache, chest pain, palpitation, paralysis of forelimbs, epilepsy
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TH-5
Wai-guan Outer Pass |
3 cun above the carpus on the craniolateral aspect of the forelimb in the interosseous space between the radius and ulna. (Directly opposite PC-6 on the medial aspect; finding TH-5 first is the best way to find PC-6).
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Luo-connecting point, Confluent point to Yang-wei. Paralysis fo forelimbs, headache, febrile disease, red eyes, ear problems, neck pain, Wei Qi Deficiency
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GB-20
Feng-chi Wind Pond |
In the large depression just caudal and lateral to the atlanto-occipital joint 1.5 fun lateral to the midline on either side of the nuchal ligament.
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External Wind, Internal Wind, cervical stiffness, headache, nose-bleeding, nasal discharge/congestion, epilepsy
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GB-29
Ju-liao Squatting Bone-hole |
In a depression just cranial to the greater trochanter (one of the 3 bowling ball points around the head of the femur).
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Gluteal muscle soreness, pelvic limb pain, arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of pelvic pain
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GB-30
Huan-tiao Circular Jump |
In a depression midway between the great trochanter and the tuber ischii (one of the 3 bowling-points around the head of the femur).
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Gluteal muscle soreness, palvic limb pain, arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of pelvic limb
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GB-34
Yang-ling-quan Yang Tomb Spring |
In the depression, just distal and cranial to the head of the fibula on the lateral aspect of the pelvic limb.
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He-sea point (Earth), Influential point for ligaments/tendons
Vomiting, biliary disorders, pelvic limb weakness, weakness of ligaments/tendons |
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GB-39
Xuan-zhong Hanging Bell |
3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in a depression on the caudal border of the fibula near where the lateral saphenous vein crosses. (Opposite SP-6).
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Influential point for Marrow/CNS.
Cervical stiffness, paresis or paralysis of the pelvic limbs, anal problems, chest pain, sore throat |
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LIV-3
Tai-chong Supreme Surge |
Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint.
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Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primary (Source) point. Liver Qi Stagnation, abnormal cycle, paralysis of pelvic limbs
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LIV-8
Qu-quan Spring at the bend |
On the medial side of the knee at the medial aspect of the popliteal crease caudal to the medial femoral condyle (cranial to KID-10).
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He-sea point (Water), male and female reproductive disorders, uterine prolapse, genital prolapse, genital pruritis, urinary incontinence, stifle pain
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CV-4
Guan-Yuan Origin Pass |
On the ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus.
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Front-mu (Alerm) point for Small Intestine. Kidney Qi or Yang tonic, renal failure, impotence, hernia, colic, diarrhea, loss of body weight
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CV-6
Qi-hai Sea of Qi |
On the ventral midline, 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus.
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Kidney Qi or Yang tonic, reanl failure, impotence, hernia, colic, diarrhea, loss of body weight
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GV-1
Chang-qiang/Hou-hai Long Strong |
In the depression on the dorsal midline halfway between the anus and base of the tail.
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Luo-connecting point for CV.
Diarrhea, constipation, perianal problems, epilepsy |
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GV-14
Da-zhui Big Vertebra |
In the depression on the dorsal midline between the C7-T1 dorsal spinous process.
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High fever, cough, asthma, false Heat, cervical stiffness, hives, epilepsy
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GV-20
Bai-hui Hundred Meetings |
In the depression on the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the tips of the ears level with the center of the ear canals.
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Calming point, Shen disturbance, headache, epilepsy, prolapse of anus
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Da-feng-men
Great wind gate |
Cranial rim of ear bases, midline.
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Calm mind, internal wind, seizures, tremors, headache, vertigo, nasal congestion
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Nao-shu
Brain association point |
Over the temporalis muscle 1/3 of the way along the line between the cranial ear base to the latearl canthus of the eye.
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Seizures and Shen disturbances
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An-Shen
Pacify Shen |
The point is located midway between the dorsal and ventral borders of the ear base in a large depression that is halfway between GB-20 and TH-17.
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Calm Shen, External Wind, Internal Wind, Stiff neck, headache, nose bleed, nasal congestion, facial paralysis, otitis, deafness
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Shan-gen
Mountain base |
Nose, dosal midline at the junction of hair and non-haired region.
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Appetite stimulant, shock, coma, Wind-cold, Wind-heat
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Jian-wei
Srengthen stomach |
On the lateral cervical region between the jagular vein and the lateral processes of the cervical vertebrae at the junction of the upper and middle 1/3 of the jagular groove.
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Appetite stimulant, vomiting, stomach disorders
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Bi-tong
Nose Passing |
Midpoint between LI-20 and BL-1
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Nasal congestion, sinusitis, facial paralysis
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Xia-guan
Lower joint |
Caudal to the masseter muscle and cranial to the temporomandibular joint. ST-7
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Dental pain, mandible pain, facial paralysis, headache, head shaking
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Er-jian
Ear tip |
Convex surface of the ear at angular vein at ear tip
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Fever, Wind-Heat, Heat, abdominal pain
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Jian-jia-ji
Cervical Hua-tuo-jia-ji |
Above and below the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae
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Cervical stiffness and Wobbler's disease
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Ding-chuan
Stop cough |
0.5 cun lateral to GV-14
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Cough, asthma
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Tian-ping
Scale |
Between T13-L1 on dorsal midline
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Stop hemorrhage internally, hematuria, castration/spaying bleeding
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Bai-hui
Hundred meetings |
Betwen L7-S1 on dorsal midline
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Yang deficiency, diarrhea, constipation, intervertebral disk disease, Pelvic limb paresis or paralysis
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Shen-shu
KIdney association point |
1 cun lateral to Bai-hui
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Source Qi, Kidney Qi, Yang Deficiency, diarrhea, constipation, IVDD, pelvic limb paresis or paralysis
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Wei-jian
Tail tip |
At the tip of the tail
GV-1 B |
Paralysis of the tail, pelvic limb weakness
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Hua-tuo-jia-ji
Hua-tuo's paravertebral points |
0.5 cun lateral to each vertebra T-1 to L-7
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Intervertebral disk disease, back pain
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Er-yan
Two eyes Sacral foramina |
In the pelvic sacral foramina 2 pairs of bilateral points
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Lambosacral pain, pelvic limb paresis, infertility, metritis
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Liu-feng
Six raphes |
Between the digits in skin folds- 3 points on each foot (6 points rear limbs, 6 points thoracic limbs). Insert needle through webbing and dorsal to the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints.
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Paresis, paralysis
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