Point Location - Ki And Ub1-28

POINT

LOCATION

ACTION

ANATOMY

NEEDLING

KI 1

Middle of sole

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Well point Clears heat

P. 0.3-0.5

KI 2

Anterior and inferior to medial malleolus inferior to navicular tuberosity

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Spring Point Clears empty heat

P. 0.3-0.5

KI 3

In the depression between the medial malleolus and tendo calcaneous

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Source Point Stream Point

KI 4

Posterior and inferior to medial malleolus, medial to the attachment of tendo calcaneus

KI 5

1 cun below KI 3

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KI 6

1 cun below medial malleolus

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Benefits the eyes Benefits the throat

KI 7

2 cun above KI 3

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River Point Resolves dampness

 KI 8

0.5 cun anterior to KI 7 

Removes obstructions Eliminates dampness

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Lifts the spirit Calms the mind (emotional) Benefits urination Regulates menses (physical)

KI 9

5 cun above KI 3

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Tonifies Kidney Yin Resolves toxins

KI 10

Between tendons of semitendinosus and semimembranosus when knee is flexed

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Sea Point Tonifies Kidney Yin

Superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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KI 11

Moves Qi in the lower border Clears heat Regulates Penetrating and Conception vessels Regulates uterus and menses Regulates Penetrating and Conception vessels Strengthens the uterus Regulates Penetrating and Conception vessels Regulates uterus and menses

KI 12

4 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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KI 13

3 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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KI 14

2 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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P. 0.3-0.5

P. 0.3-0.5

P. 0.3-0.5 

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Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial vein Tibial nerve

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Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial vein Tibial nerve Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial vein Tibial nerve Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial vein Tibial nerve Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial vein Tibial nerve

P. 0.3-0.5

P. 0.5-0.7

P. 0.5-0.7

P. 0.5-0.7

P. 0.8-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

KI 16

0.5 cun lateral to CV level with CV 8

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KI 17

2 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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KI 18

3 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

KI 19

4 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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KI 20

5 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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KI 21

6 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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In the 5th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV In the 4th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV In the 3rd intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV In the 2nd intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV In the 1st intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV Lower border of clavicle, 2 cun lateral to CV 0.1 cun superior to inner canthus On the medial extremity of the eyebrow 0.5 cun within hairline between Du 24 and UB 4 Between medial third and lateral 2/3 distance between Du 24 and S8 (1.5 lateral to Du24)

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Regulates Penetrating and Conception vessels Nourishes the Kidney channel Benefits the heart Harmonizes the Stomach Fortifies the Spleen Harmonizes the Stomach Fortifies the centre Harmonizes the Stomach Fortifies the Spleen Harmonizes the Stomach Fortifies the Spleen Harmonizes the Stomach Fortifies the Spleen Harmonizes the Stomach Suppresses cough Diffuses the Lung Suppresses cough Diffuses the Lung Calms the mind Opens the chest Calms the mind Opens the chest Relieves cough Loosens the chest Stops cough Stops vomiting Clears heat Brightens the eyes Clears heat Brightens the eyes Clears heat Brightens the eyes

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Discharges heat Brightens the eyes

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Diffuses interior wind Restores consciousness Eliminates vexation (irritation) Brightens the eyes Subdues wind Brightens the eyes Dissipates wind Brightens the eyes

 KI 15

KI 22 KI 23 KI 24 KI 25 KI 26 KI 27 UB 1 UB 2 UB 3 UB 4

1 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

UB 5

0.5 cun above UB 4

UB 6

1.5 cun posterior to UB 5

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UB 7

1.5 cun posterior to UB 6

UB 8

1.5 cun posterior to UB 7

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P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

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LIVER

P. 0.3-0.7

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Eye

Special Sub 0.3-0.5 Sub 0.3-0.5 Sub 0.3-0.5 Sub 0.3-0.5

Sub 0.3-0.5 Sub 0.3-0.5 Sub 0.3-0.5

UB 9 UB 10 UB 11

UB 12

1.3 cun lateral to GV 17 on lateral side of the external occipital protuberance 1.3 cun lateral to GV 15, in the depression lateral to the traps 1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T1

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T2

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Dispels wind Brightens the eyes

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Expels wind Brightens the eyes Influential Point of Bone Strengthens bone Expels and prevents exterior wind Stimulates the lung’s dispersing and descending functions Back Shu Point of the Lung Stimulates the lung’s dispersing and descending functions Back Shu Point of the Pericardium Regulates the Heart Back Shu Point of the Heart Regulates the Heart Regulates the Heart Invigorates blood Influential Point of Blood Invigorates blood Back Shu Point of the Liver Benefits the Liver and GB Back Shu Point of the Gall Bladder Tonifies the GB Back Shu Point of the Spleen Regulates SP Qi Back Shu Point of the Stomach Regulates and tonifies ST Qi Back Shu Point of the Triple Warmer Invigorates blood Back Shu Point of the Kidney Tonifies the Kidneys Removes obstructions Invigorates blood Back Shu Point of the Large Intestine Promotes the

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 UB 13

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T3

UB 14

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T4

UB 15

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T5

UB 16

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T6

UB 17

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T7

UB 18

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of T9

UB 19

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of T10

UB 20

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of T11

UB 21

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of T12

UB 22

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L1

UB 23

UB 24 UB 25

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L2 1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L3 1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L4

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Sub 0.3-0.5 P. 0.5-0.8 

Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

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Lung

O. 5-0.7 (inf/medial)

P. 0.5-1

P. 0.5-1

P. 0.5-1 P. 0.5-1

 UB 26

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L5

UB 27

1.5 cun lateral to spine, 1st sacral foramen

UB 28

1.5 cun lateral to spine, 2nd sacral foramen

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functions of the LI Strengthens lower back Removes obstructions Back Shu Point of the Small Intestine Promotes function of the SI Back Shu Point of the Urinary Bladder Regulates bladder

P. 0.5-1

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2