Point Location - Ki, Ub & Gv

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

KI 6

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Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial vein Tibial nerve

P. 0.3-0.5

Lifts the spirit Calms the mind (emotional)

P. 0.3-0.5

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Benefits urination Regulates menses (physical)

P. 0.3-0.5

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

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Removes obstructions Eliminates dampness

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 Regulates Penetrating and Conception vessels Nourishes the Kidney

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KI 12

4 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

KI 13

3 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

KI 14 KI 15

2 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV 1 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to CV

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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 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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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

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Dispels wind Brightens the eyes

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

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

UB 9

1.3 cun lateral to GV 17 on lateral side of the external occipital protuberance

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 Sub 0.3-0.5

UB 10

1.3 cun lateral to GV 15, in the depression lateral to the traps

UB 11

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T1

UB 12

1.5 cun lateral to the spine, Lower border of T2

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Expels wind Brightens the eyes

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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 functions of the LI Strengthens lower back Removes obstructions

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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

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L2

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UB 24

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L3

UB 25

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L4

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UB 26

1.5 cun lateral to spine, Lower border of L5

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P. 0.5-0.8

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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)

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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

P. 0.5-1

 UB 27

1.5 cun lateral to spine, 1st sacral foramen

UB 28

1.5 cun lateral to spine, 2nd sacral foramen

UB 29

1.5 cun lateral to spine, 3rd sacral foramen

UB 30

1.5 cun lateral to spine, 4th sacral foramen

UB 31

In the 1st posterior sacral foramen

UB 32

UB 33

UB 34 UB 35 UB 36 UB 37 UB 38

UB 39

UB 40

nd

In the 2 posterior sacral foramen In the 3rd posterior sacral foramen In the 4th posterior sacral foramen Not located. In the middle of the transverse gluteal fold. 6 cun below 36, on the line joining UB 36 and UB 40 1 cun above 39, medial to biceps femoris tendon Lateral to UB 40 on medial border of biceps femoris

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Midpoint of the popliteal fossa 

UB 41

3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T2

UB 42

3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T3 (beside back Mu point of the Lung)

UB 43 UB 44 UB 45

3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T4 (beside back Mu point of the Pericardium) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T5 (beside back Mu point of the Heart) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T6

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Back Shu Point of the Small Intestine Promotes function of the SI Back Shu Point of the Urinary Bladder Regulates bladder Warms yang Strengthens the lumbar spine Warms yang Regulates menses Regulates the lower burner Nourishes the Kidneys Regulates the lower burner Regulates menses Regulates the lower burner Regulates menses Regulates the lower burner Nourishes the Kidneys Soothes the sinews Treats hemorrhoids Soothes the sinews Relieves pain Soothes the sinews Relives pain Lower He-Sea Point of the Triple Warmer Disinhibits the TW Relieves pain Command point for the lower and upper back He-Sea Point of the Urinary Bladder Courses the wind Dissipates cold Stimulates the descending of Lung Qi Stops cough and asthma

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2 P. 0.8-1.2 P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2

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Sciatic nerve

P. 1.0-1.5

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Sciatic nerve

P. 1.0-2.0

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Common peroneal nerve

P. 0.5-1.0

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Common peroneal nerve

P. 0.5-1.0

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Femoro-popliteal vein Popliteal vein Popliteal artery Tibial nerve

P. 0.5-1.0

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Lung

P. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

P. 0.3-0.5

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Nourishes the heart Invigorates the mind

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Lung

P. 0.3-0.5

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Calms the mind Loosens the chest

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Rectifies Qi Frees the channels

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

UB 46 UB 47 UB 48 UB 49

UB 50

UB 51

UB 52 UB 53 UB 54 UB 55

UB 56

UB 57

UB 58

UB 59

UB 60 UB 61

UB 62

3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T7 (beside Influential point of Blood) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T9 (beside back Mu point of the Liver) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T10 (beside back Mu point of the Gall Bladder) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T11 (beside back Mu point of the Spleen) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of T12 (beside back Mu point of the Stomach) 3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of L1 (beside back Mu point of the TW)

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Abducts stagnation Soothes the sinews

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Regulates Liver Qi Fortifies Spleen

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Clears the Gallbladder and Stomach Transforms damp heat

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Fortifies Spleen yang Tonifies Spleen

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Lung

O. 0.3-0.5

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Harmonizes the Stomach Disinhibits the centre Regulates TQ Ensures smooth spread of TW Qi to Heart region Tonifies the Kidneys Supplements the Kidneys Frees the bowel Qi Benefits the bladder Benefits urination Treats haemorrhoids

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O. 0.3-0.5

3 cun lateral to spine, lower border of L2 (beside back Mu point of the Kidney) 3 cun lateral to spine, at the level of S2 3 cun lateral to spine, lateral to sacral hiatus 2 cun below UB 40, between the heads of the gastrocs, on the line joining 40 and 57

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Boosts the Kidneys Soothes the sinews

Midway between UB 55 and UB 57

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Soothes the sinews Quickens the connecting vessels

Directly below belly of gastrocs, 8 cun below UB 40

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Treats hemorrhoids Cools blood

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Treats hemorrhoids Dispels Tai Yang pathogens Removes obstructions Removes obstructions Invigorates Yang Qiao Mai (linking vessel) Strengthens the back

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Expels wind Promotes labour

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Disperses swelling Relieves pain

P. 0.3-0.5

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Confluent Point of the Yang Qiao Mai Opens the Yang Qiao Mai Removes obstructions

P. 0.3-0.5

7 cun above UB 60, on posterior border of fibula (1 cun inferior to UB 57)

3 cun above UB 60 In depression between external malleolus and tendo calcaneus (opposite KI 3) Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus, below UB 60, between red/white skin In the depression directly below the external malleolus (mirrors KI 6)

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P. 0.5-1.0 P. 0.8-1.2 

Sciatic nerve

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Popliteal artery and vein Tibial nerve Tibial artery and vein Tibial nerve Tibial artery and vein Tibial nerve

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P. 1.5-2.0 P. 0.7-1.0

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.8-1.2

P. 0.7-1.0

P. 0.5-1.0

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CI: PREGNANCY

P. 0.5-1.0

UB 63 UB 64 UB 65

Anterior and inferior to UB 62, in depression lateral to cuboid bone Below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal at jxn of red/white Posterior to head of 5th metatarsal, jxn of red/white

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Clears heat Stops pain

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Source point Clears heat Stream point Clears heat Spring point Clears heat Well point Frees breech fetus presentation Harmonizes Yin and Yang Strengthens lower back Extinguishes interior wind Strengthens the lower back Regulates Kidney Qi Tonifies Kidney Yang Warns gate of vitality Fortifies the Spleen Harmonizes the stomach Strengthens the lower back Fortifies the spleen Strengthens the lower back Harmonizes the stomach Strengthens the lower back Relaxes the sinews Moves Qi Opens the chest and diaphragm Diffuses the Lung Suppresses cough Regulates the Heart Calms the mind Tonifies Lung Qi Dispels pathogens Clears heat Releases the exterior Meeting Point of 6 Yang Channels Clears heat Tonifies Yang Clears the mind Extinguishes interior wind Clears the mind

UB 66

Anterior to 5th metatarsal

UB 67

Lateral side of small toe, 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail

GV 1

Midway between tip of coccyx and anus

GV 2

The sacral hiatus

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Below L4, level with iliac crests

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GV 3

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GV 4

Below spinous process of L2

GV 5

Below spinous process of L1

GV 6

Below spinous process of T11

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GV 7

Below spinous process of T10

GV 8

Below spinous process of T9

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GV 9 GV 10

Below spinous process of T7 (angle of scapula, arms at side) Below spinous process of T6 (angle of scapula, arms up)

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GV 11

Below spinous process of T5

GV 12

Below spinous process of T3

GV 13

Below spinous process of T1

GV 14

Below spinous process of C7

GV 15

0.5 cun above posterior hairline (natural hairline)

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GV 16

1 cun above posterior hairline

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P. 0.3-0.5 P. 0.3-0.5 P. 0.3-0.5 P. 0.2-0.3

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Deep needling can puncture rectum

P. 0.1. Moxibustion is recommended Not needled or located (for us) O. upward 0.5-1 P. 0.5-1 P. 0.5-1 P. 0.5-1 P. 0.5-1 (normal posture)

P. 0.5-1

P. 0.5-1

O. upwards 0.5-1 O. upwards 0.5-1 O. upwards 0.5-1 O. upwards 0.5-1 O. upwards 0.5-1

O. upwards 0.5-1

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Brain stem

P. 0.5-0.8

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Brain stem

P. 0.5-0.8

GV 17 GV 18

1.5 cun above GV 16, above the external occipital protuberance 1.5 cun above GV 17, midway between 16 and 20

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Eliminates interior wind Extinguishes interior wind calms the mind Calms the Liver Soothes the sinews Calms the Liver Subdues Yang

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SubQ up 0.3-0.5 SubQ 0.3-0.5

GV 19

1.5 cun above 18

GV 20

7 cun above the posterior hairline, connects the tip of the 2 auricles

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Subdues Liver Yang Lifts fallen Yang

GV 21

1.5 cun anterior to GV 20

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Extinguishes wind Relieves tetany

2 cun posterior to midpoint of anterior hairline, 3 cun posterior to GV 20

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Extinguishes wind Settles fright

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GV 22

1 cun posterior to ant hairline

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Opens the nose Frees the portals

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GV 23 GV 24

0.5 cun posterior to anterior hairline

GV 25

Tip of the nose

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GV 26

A little above midpoint of the philtrun, near the nostrils

GV 27

Vermillion border of lip

GV 28

Junction of the gum and the frenulum of the upper lip

Benefits the nose Returns Yang Discharges heat Returns Yang Promotes resuscitation Benefits the lumbar spine Clears heat Relieves pain Clears heat Drains fire

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SubQ 0.3-0.5 SubQ 0.3-0.5 up to raise Yang SubQ 0.3-0.5 CI: anterior fontanel open (metopism) CI: anterior fontanel open (metopism)

SubQ 0.3-0.5 SubQ 0.3-0.5 SubQ 0.3-0.5 P. 0.2-0.3

O. up 0.3-0.5

O. up 0.2-0.3 Not needled or located (for us)