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54 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
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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 eqidistant between thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. 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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bizhong |
On the lateral aspect of the forearm, midway between the transverse wrist crease and the elbow crease, between the radius and ulna. CAM: Perp 1-1.2 cun. Paralysis, spasm, contracture of upper extremities, pain of forearm. |
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Dagukong |
On the dorsal aspect of the thumb, at the middle point of the extensor crease of the thumb |
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Dangyang
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Directly above the pupil, 1 cun superior to the anterior hair line
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dannangxue
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Between 1 and 2 cun distal to Yanglingquan GB-34 on the right leg.
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dingchuan
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0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (Dazhui DU-14).
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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. |
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erjian
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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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haiquan
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In the center of the frenulum of the tongue between Jinjin and Yuye
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heding
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In the depression at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella.
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huanzhong
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Midway between GB-30 and DU-2
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huatuojiaji
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0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae.
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jiachengjiang |
1 cun lateral to Chengqiang Ren-24, over the mental foramen. Perp-oblique medial/inferior into foramen or transverse .5-1 cun. Eliminates wind, activates qi & blood, alleviates pain. |
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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. |
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jingbailao |
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jinjin & yuye |
These paired points are located on the veins either side of the frenulum of the tongue, Jinjin to the left and Yuye to the right. Prick to bleed. Clears heat and reduces swelling, generates fluid, benefits tongue. |
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Juquan |
On the tongue, at the mid point of the mid line of the superior afpect of the tongue
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Kuangu
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Anterior aspect of the thigh, 1.5 cun medial and lateral to ST34. There are 4 points all together
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lanweixue
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Approximately 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST-36 on the right leg.
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luozhen
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On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints.
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Neihuaijian
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The prominence of the medial malleolus |
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Neiyingxiang
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In the nostril, in the mucosa between nasal cartilage and nasal bone
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pigen
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3.5 cun lateral to the ower border L1
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qianzheng
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0.5-1.0 cun anterior to auricual lobe
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Qiduan
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On the distal ends of the toes, 0.1 cun away from the distal edge of the toenails. Ten points in total
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qipang |
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qiuhou
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Along the inferior border of the orbit, at the junction of the lateral one quarter and medial three quarters of the infra-orbital margin. Push eyeball up, insert inferior then perp .5-1cun. Benefits the eyes. |
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sanjiaojiu
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On the lower abdomen. Construct an equilateral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus (Shenque REN-8), and the sides are equal to the length of the patient’s smile. These points are located at the three points of the triangle.
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shanglianquan |
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shangyingxiang |
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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. |
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shixuan
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On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 cun from the fingernail.
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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.
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sishencong
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Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around Baihui DU-20 and located 1 cun anterior, posterior and lateral to it.
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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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tituo
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On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midline, level with Guanyuan REN-4.
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Waihuaijian
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The prominence of the lateral malleolus
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Wailaogong
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On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression between the second and third metacarpal bones. 0.5 cun proximal to the metacarpophalangela joint
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weiguanxiashu
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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8). |
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Xiaogukong
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On the dorsal aspect at the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the little finger
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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.
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Yaotongxue |
On the dorsum of the hand, between the second and third metacarpal bone and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bone, at the midpoint between the transverse crease of the wrist and the metacarpophalangeal joint. |
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Yaoyan |
In the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (Yaoyangguan DU-3).
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Yiming
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1 cun posterior to SJ-17 |
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Yintang
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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
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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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Zhongkui
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On the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger at dorsum aspect
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Zhoujian
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On the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna. |
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Zigongxue |
3 cun lateral to Ren3 |