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169 Cards in this Set
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LU-6
Kong-zui |
7 cun proximal to LU-9, or 5 cun ventral to LU-5,
at the cranial muscle groove between the extensor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi radialis. |
Xi cleft point for Lung. Acute upper airway inflammation,
pharyngitis, pain in shoulder and elbow. |
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LU-9
Tai-yuan |
On the medial (radial) side of the carpus at the junction of the radius and the first row of the carpal bones.
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Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primay point, Influential
point for pulse & vessels. Chronic cough/asthma, heaves, weak voice, pain in carpal joints. |
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LU-10
Yu-ji |
On the medial side of the forelimb, at the halfway
junction of metacarpal III, between the suspensory ligament and the medial metacarpal vein/artery. |
Ying-spring point (Fire).
Lung Heat, fever, sore throat, cough, tendonitis, pain in carpal joints. |
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LI-2
Er-jian |
On the craniomedial side, distal to the fetlock
joint, in the depression cranial to extensor branch of suspensory ligament attaching to the common digital extensor tendon. |
Ying-spring point (Water).
LI Heat, fever, diarrhea, nose-bleeding. |
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LI-3
San-jian |
On the craniomedial aspect of the fetlock, distal to
the end of medial splint bone (metacarpal II), over the suspensory ligament (interosseous m). |
Shu stream point (Wood). Pain in the fetlock, tendonitis,
dental pain, diarrhea, abdominal fullness. |
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LI-5
Yang-xi |
In a depression between 2nd and 3rd carpal bones on craniomedial aspect of the carpus.
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Jing river point (Fire). Carpal pain, sore throat, dental pain,
deafness, headache |
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LI-6
Pian-li |
3 cun (6 fingers) above LI-5 in most cranial
muscle groove on the lateral surface of the foreleg, (groove between the extensor carpi radialis and the common digital extensor). |
Luo connecting point with LU meridian. Nose bleeding, sore throat, red eyes, ear rings, edema.
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ST-2
San-jiang |
Ventral to medial canthus at bifurcation of angular vein.
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Eye itching or pain, colic, headache, eyelid tremor
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ST-5
Kai-guan |
5 cun caudal to the lateral commisure of the
mouth, along the rostral border of the masseter muscle, at the level of the medial canthus of the eye. |
Facial paralysis, tetanus, swelling or pain of cheek/jaw,
toothache. |
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ST-9
Ren-ying |
In the depression caudal to jaw at the level of natural lower jaw extension line.
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Laryngeal hemiplegia, sore throat, hypertension, thyroid
disorder, heaves. |
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ST-10
Shui-tu |
Put heel of hand on point of shoulder (right hand
on right shoulder) grab muscle above jugular groove with thumb and index finger, index finger marks ST-10. |
Diagnosis point for ipsilateral stifle, cough and dyspnea.
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ST-25
Tian-shu |
2 cun lateral to umbilicus.
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Alarm point for large intestine, Release heat and relieve constipation using acupressure. Contraindication for pregnancy using moxibustion.
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ST-34
Liang-qiu |
2 cun proximolateral to the patella, in the belly of the vastus lateralis m.
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Xi-cleft point, acute epigastric pain, stifle pain and swelling, paralysis of hindlimb, urinary hemorrhage, wei syndrome
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ST-41
Jie-xi |
At the level of the bottom edge of the lateral
malleolus, between the long and lateral digital extensor, proximal to the intermediate retinaculum. |
Jing-river point (Fire-mother). Dizziness, manic, constipation, paralysis of hindlimb.
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ST-42
Chong-yang |
Proximocranial to the fetlock 0.5 cun lateral to the long digital extensor
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Shu-stream point (Wood). Abdominal pain, redness of eyes, edema, hock problems.
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SP-2
Da-du |
Distal to the medial sesamoid bone, caudal to LIV- 2.
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Ying sping point (Fire mother). Diarrhea, constipation, fever.
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SP-3
Tai-bai |
Distal to distal end of the medial splint bone
(metatarsal II), just proximal to the medial sesamoid bone. |
Shu-steram point (Earth)
Yuan primary point. Colic, diarrhea, constipation, obesity, joint pain, perianal condtions, laminitis. |
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SP-4
Gong-sun |
In a depression on the hind limb, caudodistal to the
base of the medial splint bone, caudal to the deep flexor tendon (caudal to LIV-3). |
Lou connecting point for ST meridian,
Confluent point with Chong extraordinary channel. Gastric pain, colic, diarrhea, vomiting. Animal studies indicated stimulation at SP-4 decreased GI motility, and inhibited gastric secretion. |
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SP-5
Shang-qiu |
In a depression caudal to the medial malleolus.
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Jing river (Metal-son). Abdominal pain, diarrhea,
constipation, jaundice, hock pain. |
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SP-8
Di-ji |
@3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor m.
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Xi-cleft point (acute abdominal pain, diarrhea). Colic, diarrhea, edema, abnormal cycling, difficulty in urination.
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SP-20
Zhou-rong |
At the 4th intercostal space at level of elbow.
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Cough, dyspnea.
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HT-3
Shao-hai |
Between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerous.
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He-sea point (Water). Elbow pain, chest pain.
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HT-4
Ling-dao |
On the caudolateral border of forelimb, 1.5 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect of the lateral ulnar m.
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Jing river (Metal). Shen disturbance, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness.
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HT-5
Tong-li |
On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 1 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect to the lateral ulnar m.
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Lou connecting point for SI meridian. Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety.
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HT-6
Yin-xi |
On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 0.5 cun
proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect to the lateral ulnar m. |
Xi cleft point for HT. Acute cardiac pain, shen disturbance, “theft” sweating due to Yin Deficiency
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HT-8
Shao-fu |
On the caudolateral aspect of the cannon bone(metacarpal III), half of the distance from the carpus to the fetlock, just cranial to the deep digital flexor tendon.
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Ying spring point (Fire). Genital itching, urinary difficulty or incontinence.
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SI-2
Qian-gu |
Caudolateral aspect of the pastern, caudal to the
suspensory ligament (interosseous m.), distal to the lateral sesamoid bone. |
Ying spring point (Water). Sore throat, otitis, lack of milk
yield, febrile disease, eye pain, headache. |
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SI-5
Yang-gu |
On the lateral aspect of carpus, in the depression
between the ulnar carpal bone and 4th carpal bone. |
Jing river (Fire). Headache, dizziness, fever, carpal pain.
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SI-6
Yang-lao |
In a depression cranial to the lateral styloid
process of the radius, proximal to the accessory carpal bone, caudal to the lateral digital extensor m. |
Xi-cleft point. Poor eye sight, acute shoulder and forelimb
pain, |
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SI-7
Zhi-zheng |
5 cun proximal to SI-5, on a line joining SI-5 and SI-8 on the caudolateral aspect of the forelimb.
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Lou connecting point for HT meridian. Fever, cervical
stiffness, elbow pain. |
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BL-2
Cuan-zhu |
1 cun dorsal to BL-2, at the level of eyebrow.
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Eye problems, conjunctivitis, uveitis. Contraindication of
moxibustion. |
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BL-7
Tong-tian |
1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline at the level of GV-20.
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Nasal discharge and congestion, dizziness, headache.
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BL-12
Feng-men/ BL-41 |
Ventral to highest point of withers (4th thoracic
vertebral space), 1 cun lateral to dorsal midline (BL-41 is 5 cun lateral to BL-12). |
Influential point for wind/trachea. Wind-cold, Wind-Heat, skin itching, cervical stiffness, cough.
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BL-13
Fei-shu/ BL-42 |
At the caudal edge of the scapular cartilage (8th
intercostal space), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-42 is 3 cun from BL-13) |
Back shu association point for LU. Cough, heaves, asthma, tidal fever, sweat, nasal congestion.
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BL-14
Jue-yin-shu/ BL-43 |
As above except the 9th intercostal space.
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Back shu association point for PC (Traditional association point for LU). Cough, chest pain, shen disturbance.
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BL-15
Xin-shu/ BL-44 |
10th intercostal space
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Back shu association point for HT. Chest pain, palpitation, insomnia, heart failure, sweat, seizure
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BL-16
Du-shu/ BL-45 |
11th intercostal space
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Back shu association point for GV
(Traditional association point for GB). Chest pain, colic, fever, Shao-yang pattern, heaves. |
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BL-17
Ge-shu/ BL-46 |
12th intercostal space
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diaphragm (Traditional association point for ST). Vomiting, nausea, heaves, cough, tidal fever, sweat.
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BL-18
Gan-shu/ BL-47 |
13th and 14th intercostal spaces (2 points)
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Back shu association point for LIV
(Traditional association point for LIV - 13th intercostal space) (Traditional association point for TH - 14th intercostal space). Jaundice, eye problems, seizure, back pain. |
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BL-19
Dan-shu/ BL-48 |
15th intercostal space
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Back shu association point for GB (Traditional association point for SP). Jaundice, Liver yang rising, tidal fever.
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BL-20
Pi-shu/ BL-49 |
17th (last) intercostal space
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Back shu association point for SP (Traditional association point for LI). Vomiting, diarrhea, edema, back pain, jaundice, abdominal fullness.
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BL-21
Wei-shu/ BL-50 |
Thoracolumbar junction (T18 - L1), 3 cun lateral
to dorsal midline |
Back shu association point for ST, promote GI motility,
relieve colic pain. Diarrhea, colic, constipation, vomiting. |
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BL-22
San-jiaoshu/ BL-51 |
1st lumbar vertebral space (L1-L2), 3 cun lateral to dorsal midline
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Back shu association point for TH (Traditional association point for SI). Vomiting, diarrhea, edema, back pain, abdominal pain.
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BL-23
Shen-shu/ BL-52 |
2nd lumbar vertebral space (L2-L3), 3 cun from dorsal midline
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Back shu association point for KI (Traditional association
point for BL). Urinary incontinence, impotence, edema, ear problems, back pain. |
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BL-24
Qi-hai-shu |
2nd lumbar vertebral space (L2-L3), 3 cun from dorsal midline
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Back shu association point for KI (Traditional association
point for BL). Urinary incontinence, impotence, edema, ear problems, back pain. |
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BL-24
Qi-hai-shu |
4th lumbar vertebral space (L4-L5), 3 cun from midline
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Sea of QI. Back pain, abdominal fullness, perianal problems.
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BL-25
Da-changshu |
5th lumbar vertebral space (L5-L6, cranial edge of wing of ilium), 3 cun lateral to dorsal midline
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Back shu association point for Large Intestine. Diarrhea,
constipation, back pain, abdominal pain. |
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BL-27
Xiao-changshu |
1st sacral vertebral space (S1-S2), 3 cun lateral to
dorsal midline |
Back shu association point for SI. Colic, diarrhea, urinary
incontinence, urinary hemorrhage, back pain. |
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BL-28
Pang-guangshu |
2nd sacral vertebral space (S2-S3), 3 cun lateral to
dorsal midline. |
Back shu association point for BL. Urinary difficult or
incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, back pain. |
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BL-58
Fei-yang |
1 cun ventralateral to BL-57, or 7 cun proximal to BL-60, on the caudal border of the fibula.
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Lou connecting point for KI meridian. Headache, nose
bleeding, back pain, hindlimb pain. |
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BL-59
Fu-yang |
3 cun directly proximal to BL-60
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Xi cleft point for Yang-Qiao extraordinary channel. Acute
(trauma) lumbo-sacral pain, hindlimb lameness. |
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BL-62
Shen-mai |
In a depression distal to the lateral malleolus
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Confluent point with Yang-Qiao extraordinary channel.
Ataxia, EPM, wobbler syndrome, insomnia. |
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BL-63
Jin-men |
Distolateral aspect of the tuber calcaneus, proximally caudal to the base of the splint bone
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Xi-cleft point. Acute headache (top and back of head), epilepsy.
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BL-64
Jing-gu |
Caudodistal to the base of the lateral splint bone
(metatarsal IV) |
Yuan primary point. Cervical stiffness, headache, back pain.
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BL-65
Shu-gu |
Distal end of the lateral splint bone (metatarsal IV), caudal to the suspensory ligament
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Shu-stream point (Wood-son). Cervical stiffness, headache, back pain, fetlock pain, Liver Yang rising, seizure.
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BL-66
Zu-tong-gu |
Distal to the feltock and the lateral sesamoid bone, on the caudolateral aspect of the pastern.
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Ying-spring point (Water). Cervical stiffness, nose bleeding, seizure.
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KI-4
Da-zhong |
0.5 cun caudodistal to KI-3 on the medial border of the calcaneus.
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Lou connecting point with BL meridian. Urinary incontinence, renal failure, heaves, hock pain.
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KI-5
Shui-quan |
1 cun ventral to KI-3, caudal to the distal end of the tibia.
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Xi-cleft point. Irregular cycling, anestrus, silent heat, dysuria
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KI-6
Zhao-hai |
In the depression between the calcaneal tuber and the talus.
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Confluent point with Yin-Qiao extraordinary channel.
Dysuria, constipation, seizure, abnormal cycling, insomnia. Studies indicate stimulation at KI-6 can significantly benefit urination. |
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KI-7
Fu-liu |
2 cun directly above KI-3, on the cranial border of the calcanean tendon.
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Jing river (Metal-mother). Non-sweat, diarrhea, edema,
abdominal fullness, paralysis of hindlimb. |
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KI-8
Jiao-xin |
0.5 anterior to KI-7, 2cun proximal to KI-3, caudal to the medial border of the tibia.
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Xi-cleft point for Yin-Jiao extraordinary channel. Irregular cycling, hernia, constipation, diarrhea.
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KI-9
Zhu-bin |
5 cun proximal to KI-3, at the lower end of the belly of the gastrocnemius m., on a line drawn from KI-3 to KI-10.
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Xi-cleft point for Yin-Wei extraordinary channel.
Hyperactivity, vomiting, hindlimb lameness. |
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KI-10
Yin-gu |
On the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between
the semitendinosis and the semimembranosis mm. |
He-sea point (Water). Impotence, hernia, dysuria, stifle pain.
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PC-3
Qu-ze |
On the medial side of the cubital crease of the elbow, halfway between LU-5 and HT-3.
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He-sea point (Water).
Palpitation, diarrhea, febrile diseases, shoulder/elbow pain. |
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PC-4
Xi-men |
5 cun dorsal to PC-7, in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris.
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Xi-cleft point.
Acute chest pain, epilepsy. |
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PC-5
Jian-shi |
3 cun dorsal to PC-7, in the groove between th flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris.
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Jing-river point (Metal).
Chest pain, vomiting, febrile diseases, epilepsy. |
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PC-6
Nei-gaun |
Directly cranial to the lower border of the
chestnut, in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris. |
Luo connecting point for TH,
Master Point for chest/cranial abdomen, Confluent point with Yin-Wei Channel. Anxiety, insomnia, headache, chest pain, palpitation, paralysis of forelimbs, epilepsy |
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PC-7
Da-ling |
At the level of the accessory carpal bone, cranial to the flexor carpi ulnaris.
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Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primary point. Chest pain, vomiting, epilepsy.
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PC-8
Lao-gong |
On the forelimb, two-thirds of the distance from
the carpus to the fetlock, on the caudal aspect of the superficial digitial flexor tendon. |
Ying-spring point (Fire).
Epilepsy, stomatitis, ulceration in the mouth, halitosis, chest pain. |
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TH-2
Ye-men |
1 cun lateral to the cranial midline of the pastern,
in the depression cranial to extensor branch of suspensory ligament attaching to the common digital extensor tendon. |
Ying-spring point (Water).
Head-shaking, deafness, sore throat, malaria, red eyes. |
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TH-3
Zhong-zhu |
1 cun lateral to the cranial midline of the fetlock, at the junction of the lower and middle third of the cannon bone.
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Shu-stream point (Wood).
Head-shaking, ear problems, febrile disease, pastern/fetlock pain. |
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TH-4
Yang-chi |
At the antebrachiocarpal articulation, just lateral to
the common digital extensor tendon. |
Yuan primary point.
Carpal pain, sore throat, diabetes, malaria. |
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TH-5
Wai-guan |
2 cun proximal to the antebrachiocarpal articulation, on a line connecting TH-4 and the
olecrenon. |
Lou connecting point for PC meridian,
Confluent point with Yang-wei Channel. Paralysis of forelimbs, headache, febrile diseases, red eyes, ear problems, neck pain, navicular disease. |
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TH-6
Zhi-gou |
3 cun proximal to the antebrachiocarpal
articulation, on a line connecting TH-4 and the olecrenon. |
Jing-river point (Fire).
Constipation, febrile diseases, ear problems. |
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TH-7
Hui-zong |
1 cun caudal to TH-6, between ulna & radius.
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Xi-cleft point.
Acute epilepsy, deafness, paralysis. |
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TH-8
San-yangluo |
1 cun dorsal to TH-6, between ulna & radius.
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General analgesia point.
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TH-10
Tian-jing |
1 cun cranial to the olecrenon
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He-sea point (Earth).
Paralysis of forelimbs, sore throat, deafness, toothache. |
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TH-23
Si-zhu-kong |
Near the lateral canthus of the eye, at the end of the eyebrow.
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Eye problems, facial paralysis, dental diseases, encephalitis, epilepsy.
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GB-3
Shang-guan |
In the depression at the caudodorsal aspect of the
TMJ. The depression is easily seen when the horse opens its mouth. |
Facial paralysis, syncope, wind pattern, Shen disturbances.
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GB-24
Ri-yue |
14th intercostal space at the level of elbow, caudodorsal to LIV-14.
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Alarm point for GB, hepatic diseases, Liver Qi Stagnation.
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GB-25
Jing-men |
In a depression halfway between the caudal border
of the costochondral junction of the 18th rib and lumbar muscles. |
Alarm point for Kidney. Infertility, ovary disorders, lumbar pain, colic, impaction, Kidney deficiency.
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GB-29
Ju-liao |
In a depression midway between wing of illium and greater trochanter of the femur.
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Poor performance, gluteal muscle sore, hindlimb pain,
arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of hindlimb. |
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GB-30
Huan-tiao |
In a depression, on the caudoventral margin of the
greater trochanter. |
Poor performance, gluteal muscle sore, hindlimb pain,
arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of hindlimb. |
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GB-35
Yang-jiao |
1 cun caudal to GB 36.
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Xi-cleft point for Yang-Wei.
Acute fullness of the chest. |
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GB-36
Wai-qiu |
2 cun above GB 37 between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.
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Xi-cleft point for GB. Liver yang rising (anger, irritability,
hypertension). |
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GB-37
Guang-ming |
1 cun above GB 38 between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.
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Lou connecting point for LIV. Acute or chronic eye problems, pain in mammary gland, paralysis of hindlimb.
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GB-38
Yang-fu |
1 cun above GB 39 between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m.
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Jing-river point (Fire). Headache, eye problems, sore throat, paralysis.
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GB-39
Xuan-zhong |
3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in
a depression of the caudal aspect of the tibia, between the lateral digital extensor m. and the deep digital flexor m. |
Influential point for marrow. Cervical stiffness, paresis or
paralysis of hindlimb, anus problems, chest pain, sore throat. |
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GB-40
Qiu-xu |
Cranial to BL-62. Craniodistal to the tip of the
lateral malleolus of the tibia, over the tendon of the lateral digital extensor. |
Yuan primary point. Pain in hock, chest pain, malaria.
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GB-41
Zu-lin-qi |
On the caudolateal surface of the cannon bone, just cranial to the base of the lateral splint bone.
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Shu-stream point (Wood), Confluent point with Dai Channel.
Pain in metatarsal region, flexor tendonitis, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, eye problems, mastitis. |
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GB-43
Xia-xi |
On the lateral aspect of the hindlimb distal to the fetlock joint, midway between ST-44 and BL-66.
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Ying-spring point (Water). Laminitis, pain in the pastern,
tendonitis, hypertension, mastitis, eye problems. |
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LIV-2
Xing-jian |
On the medial aspect of the hindlimb, distal to the
fetlock joint, cranial to the extensor branch of the suspensory ligament (interosseous m.). |
Ying-spring point (Fire). Liver Yang rising, eye problems,
ring-bone, side-bone, laminitis, abnormal cycling, headache. |
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LIV-5
Li-gou |
In a depression just 2 cun dorsal to SP-6, on the cranial border of the tibia, 5 cun dorsal to the level of the medial malleolus.
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Luo connecting point for GB. Urinary dribbling, urinary
incontinence, paralysis of hindlimb. |
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LIV-6
Zhong-du |
In a depression just 2 cun dorsal to LIV-5, 7 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the tibia.
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Xi-cleft point. Hernia, uterine problems, colic.
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LIV-8
Qu-quan |
In a depression 2 cun craniomedial to KID-10.
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He-sea point (Water). Male infertility, genital itching, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, pain in stifle.
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GV-5
Xuan-shu |
In the depression along the dorsal midline at the
intervertebral space between L1 and L2. |
Diarrhea, colic, back pain, hemorrhage.
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GV-16
Feng-fu |
Depression between the occipital protuberences,
betweeen the right and left GB-20 , at the median point of the atlantooxxipital joing, overlying the funicular part of the nucal ligament. |
Use with great caution, only superficial insertion. Cervical
stiffness, seizure, stroke. |
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GV-20
Bai-hui |
At the highest point of the poll, just in front of nuchal crest.
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Headache, dizziness, seizure, insomnia, prolapse of anus.
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GV-28
Yin-jiao |
Inner surface of upper lip, on the maxillary labial vein, on the midline.
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Facial paralysis, tetanus, behavioral problems.
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CV-3
Zhong-ji |
4 cun caudal to the umbilicus
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Alarm point for Bladder. Dysuria, urinary incontinence,
impotence, hernia,infertility. |
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CV-4
Guan-yuan |
3 cun caudal to umbilicus.
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Alarm Point for Small Intestine. Dysuria, urine retention, infertility, colic diarrhea. general tonic point.
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CV-5
Shi-men |
2 cun caudal to umbilicus.
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Alarm Point for Triple Heater. Edema, colic, dysuria,
diarrhea. |
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CV-8
Shen-que |
At the center of umbilicus
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No needles only moxa, good for foal with diarrhea, chronic
fatigue |
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CV-14
Ju-que |
At the tip of xiphoid.
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Alarm point for Heart. Chest pain, palpitation, gastric ulcer.
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CV-15
Jiu-wei |
One cun cranial to CV-14, or 7 cun cranial to umbilicus.
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Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Chest pain.
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CV-17
Tan-zhong |
At the level of the caudal border of elbow, or on the midline at the level of 4th intercostal space.
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Alarm point for Pericardium. Heaves, cough, chest pain,
vomiting, diaphragm spasm. |
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Chui-jing (#08)
Drooping Eye) |
Just dorsal to the eye, in the temporal fossa, one cun dorsal to the zygomatic process of the frontal bone.
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Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.
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Jing-shu (#10)
Eye Association Point |
On the upper eyelid at the midpoint of the lid.
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Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.
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San-jiang (#13)
Three Rivers ST-2 |
One cun ventral to the medial canthus of the eye
on the ocular angular vein. |
Excess conditions of the eye (keratitis, conjunctivitis, opthalmia), colic and
anhidrosis. |
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Tai-yang (#15)
Great Yang GB-1 |
1 cun from lateral canthus of the eye on transverse facial vein.
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Headache, headshaking, anhidrosis, heatstroke or sunstroke, encephalemia, encephalitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis.
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Yan-mai (#16)
Eye Vessel) |
2.5 cun from the lateral canthus of the eye on the
transverse facial vein. |
Anhidrosis, heatstroke, headache.
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GV-5
Xuan-shu |
In the depression along the dorsal midline at the
intervertebral space between L1 and L2. |
Diarrhea, colic, back pain, hemorrhage.
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GV-16
Feng-fu |
Depression between the occipital protuberences,
betweeen the right and left GB-20 , at the median point of the atlantooxxipital joing, overlying the funicular part of the nucal ligament. |
Use with great caution, only superficial insertion. Cervical
stiffness, seizure, stroke. |
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GV-20
Bai-hui |
At the highest point of the poll, just in front of nuchal crest.
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Headache, dizziness, seizure, insomnia, prolapse of anus.
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GV-28
Yin-jiao |
Inner surface of upper lip, on the maxillary labial vein, on the midline.
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Facial paralysis, tetanus, behavioral problems.
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CV-3
Zhong-ji |
4 cun caudal to the umbilicus
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Alarm point for Bladder. Dysuria, urinary incontinence,
impotence, hernia,infertility. |
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CV-4
Guan-yuan |
3 cun caudal to umbilicus.
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Alarm Point for Small Intestine. Dysuria, urine retention, infertility, colic diarrhea. general tonic point.
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CV-5
Shi-men |
2 cun caudal to umbilicus.
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Alarm Point for Triple Heater. Edema, colic, dysuria,
diarrhea. |
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CV-8
Shen-que |
At the cent of umbilicus
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No needles only moxa, good for foal with diarrhea, chronic
fatigue |
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CV-14
Ju-que |
At the tip of xiphoid.
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Alarm point for Heart. Chest pain, palpitation, gastric ulcer.
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CV-15
Jiu-wei |
One cun cranial to CV-14, or 7 cun cranial to umbilicus.
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Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Chest pain.
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CV-17
Tan-zhong |
At the level of the caudal border of elbow, or on the midline at the level of 4th intercostal space.
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Alarm point for Pericardium. Heaves, cough, chest pain,
vomiting, diaphragm spasm. |
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Chui-jing (#08)
Drooping Eye) |
Just dorsal to the eye, in the temporal fossa, one cun dorsal to the zygomatic process of the frontal bone.
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Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.
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Jing-shu (#10)
Eye Association Point |
On the upper eyelid at the midpoint of the lid.
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Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis, opthalmia.
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San-jiang (#13)
Three Rivers ST-2 |
One cun ventral to the medial canthus of the eye
on the ocular angular vein. |
Excess conditions of the eye (keratitis, conjunctivitis, opthalmia), colic and
anhidrosis. |
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Tai-yang (#15)
Great Yang GB-1 |
1 cun from lateral canthus of the eye on transverse facial vein.
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Headache, headshaking, anhidrosis, heatstroke or sunstroke, encephalemia, encephalitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis.
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Yan-mai (#16)
Eye Vessel |
2.5 cun from the lateral canthus of the eye on the
transverse facial vein. |
Anhidrosis, heatstroke, headache.
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Bi-qian (#20)
Nose Front |
0.3 cun lateral to dorsal midline of upper lip, on the same level as the ventral border of the nostrils.
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Fever , influenza, sunstroke, fatigue, anhidrosis, facial paralysis.
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Fen-shui (#21)
Dividing Water GV-27 |
On the upper lip at the center of vortex pilium.
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Colic, facial paralysis, shock.
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Cheng-jiang (#22)
Receiving Saliva CV-24 |
On the lower lip at the midline, 1 cun ventral to
the rim of the lower lip. |
Facial paralysis, phlegm, dampness, lip swelling, laryngeal hemiplegia.
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Wai-chun-yin (#26)
Outer Upper Lip GV-26 |
On the upper lip, on the midline, at the level of the ventral margin of the nostrils.
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Indigestion, stomach cold,
Pharyngo-laryngitis, shock swelling of lip, laryngeal hemiplegia. |
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Chou-jin (#27)
Pulling Tendon |
On the upper lip, on the midline, 1 cun dorsal to
Wai Chun Yin (#26). |
Cervical stiffness (surgical approach required to cut tendon, but can also be used as an acupuncture point).
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Kai-guan (#30)
Open Close (ST-5) |
5 cun caudal to the corner of the mouth at the rostral border of the masseter muscle.
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Facial paralysis, tetanus, swelling or pain of cheek/jaw, toothache.
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Bao-sai (#31)
Embrace Mandible ST-6 |
2 cun caudal to point 30, (at the level of the
medial canthus of the eye). Dorsal to the intermediate tendon of the masseter m in the center of the muscle belly. Located in a depression when the jaw is open. |
Facial paralysis, facial swelling, spleen deficiency.
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Tian-men (#36)
Heavenly Gate GV-16 |
At the dorsal midline, at the level of the atlantooccipital
joint, in the depression between the caudal ear bases. |
Wind pattern, cold, tetanus encephalitis, heatstroke.
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Da-zhui (#43)
Large Vertebrae GV-14 |
Dorsal midline at the intervertebral space between C7 and T1
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Fever cough, back pain, convulsion, immune deficiency
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Da-chang-shu
(#61) Large Intestine Association Point |
In the groove between the longissimus dorsi and the
iliocostalis mm. at the level of the 17th intercostal space. |
Constipation, diarrhea, enteritis, colic, indigestion, bloat, gaseous bowel.
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Guan-yuan-shu
(#62) Enclosed Source Qi BL-21 |
In the groove between the longissimus dorsi and the
iliocostalis thoracis mm. caudal to the last rib. |
GI disorders, colic, constipation, enteritis, indigestion, bloat, dx for pain on lateral aspect of stifle and hind limb.
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Yao-qian (#65)
Cranial Lumbar |
Medial to Xiao Chang Shu (#63), between the transverse processes of L1 and L2, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
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Back pain, lumbar DJD, lumbar
paralysis |
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Yao-zhong (#66)
Middle Lumbar |
Medial to Pang Guang Shu (#64), between the transverse processes of L2 and L3, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
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Back pain, lumbar DJD, lumbar
paralysis |
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Yao-hou (#67)
Caudal Lumbar |
Between the transverse processes of L3 and L4, 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
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Back pain, lumbar DJD, lumbar
paralysis |
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Wei-duan (#83)
Tail End |
In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the
sacral-coccygeal (S5 - C1) space. |
Hind quarter contusion, hind limb paralysis, paralysis of tail, back pain.
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Wei-gen (#84)
Tail Base GV-2 |
On the midline, in a depression at the first coccygeal vertebral space (C1 - C2).
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Hind quarter contusion, hind limb paralysis, paralysis of tail, back pain.
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Wei-ben (#85)
Tail Vein |
On the ventral midline of the tail, 1 cun caudal to the base
of the tail on the coccygeal vein. |
HA for anuria, hip arthritis,
gastroenteritis, acute back pain. |
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Yan-zhou (#100)
Covering elbow |
In a depression 1.5 cun dorsomedial to the olecranon.
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Shoulder muscle pain, elbow joint
pain, sprain, arthritis and swelling, shoulder lameness Cheng-deng (#101) Stirrup 2 cun ventrocaudal to olecranon Same as Yan-shou (#100). |
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Xiong-tang (#103)
Thoracic Vein |
Cephalic vein, cranial and dorsal to axilla, just at point where leg joins body.
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Acute shoulder and elbow injury, Lung Heat, anhidrosis, HA.
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Zhou-shu (#104)
Elbow Association Point |
In a depression between olecranon tuber and lateral epicondyle of humerus.
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Elbow joint pain, sprain and arthritis.
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Xi-yan (#109)
Carpus |
of the carpus, between the intermediate and third carpal bones.
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Arthritis, injury and swelling.
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Xi-mai (#110)
Carpal Vein |
On the medial surface of the cannon bone
(metacarpal III), on the medial palmar vein, at the junction of the proximal and middle 1/3 of the cannon bone. |
Arthritis, injury, swelling, tendinitis
and laminitis due to excess conditions, wind-heat, heat-toxin, cervical stiffness, facial paralysis, dental problems. |
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Cuan-jin (#111)
Bundle of Tendons |
On the lateral surface of the cannon bone
(metacarpal III), on the lateral palmar vein, at the junction of the proximal and middle 1/3 of the cannon bone. |
HA for arthritis, injury, swelling, tendinitis and laminitis due to excess conditions, wind-heat, heat-toxin.
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Ming-tang (#114)
Proximal Sesamoid |
On the palmar aspect of the fetlock, at the
distal extent of the fossa that lies between the medial and lateral proximal sesamoids, distal to the ergot. |
Pain in fetlock, heel or foot, chronic tendon problems.
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Qian-ti-tou (#116)
Thoracic Hoof Toe TH-1 |
On the dorsal aspect of the foot, 2/3 to 1 cun lateral to the dorsal median line, and just proximal to the coronary band.
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Laminitis, navicular, sore foot, colic.
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Ba-shan (#119)
Attach to Mountain BL-54 |
Midpoint between Bai-hui and greater trochanter.
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Arthritis, contusion/sprain of hip, sciatic nerve paralysis, hip problems, rear limb lameness.
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Huan-tiao (#124)
Ring Craniad |
In the depression 2 cun cranial to the greater trochanter of the femur.
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Hip problems including arthritis, contusion and sprain, also paralysis of
the pelvic limb. |
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Huan-zhong (#125)
Ring Middle |
2 cun cranial and dorsal to the greater trochanter.
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Hip problems including arthritis, contusion and sprain, also paralysis of
the pelvic limb. |
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Huan-hou (#126)
Ring Caudad |
At the dorsal border of the caudal summit of the greater trochanter.
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Hip problems including arthritis, contusion and sprain, also paralysis of
the pelvic limb. |
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Yin-shi (#130)
Yin Market ST-34 |
In the depression dorsolateral to the patella.
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Acute epigastric pain, stifle pain and swelling, paralysis of hindlimb, urinary hemorrhage, wei syndrome
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Hui-yang (#131)
Meeting of Yang BL-35 |
In the muscle groove between the biceps
femoris and semitendinosis mm. at its most proximal extent (2 cun craniolateral to the root of the tail). |
Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.
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Xie-qi (#132)
Evil Qi BL-36 |
In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. at the level of the anus.
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Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.
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Han-gou (#133)
Sweat Groove BL-37 |
In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to Xie Qi (#132).
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Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.
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Yang-wa (#134)
Face Up Tile BL-38 |
In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to Han Gou (#133).
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Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.
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Qian-shen (#135)
Approximate to Testicles BL-39 |
In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to Yang Wa (#134).
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Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis.
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Yang-ling (#136)
Yang Grave |
In the depression 4 cun caudal to stifle joint
(caudoproximal to the lateral condyle of the tibia). |
Immune-mediated disease, stifle pain and swelling, paralysis of hindlimb, urinary hemorrhage, wei syndrome.
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Lue-cao (#138)
Stifle ST-35 |
In the depression between the lateral and middle patellar ligaments.
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Ligament problems of stifle, arthritis.
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Shen-tang (#141)
Kidney hall |
On the medial surface of the hind limb, on the saphenous vein, 2 cun distal to Jiao
Dang (#140). |
Anhidrosis, kidney infection,
lymphangiitis, excess conditions of hip and lumbar area, injuries, arthritis, laminitis, swelling, orchitis, inflammation of scrotum |
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Qu-chi (#143)
Pond on the curve LIV-4 |
Craniomedial aspect of hock, on common digital vein II over proximomedial talus
(tibial tarsal bone). |
HA for excess conditions, acute arthritis, contusion and sprain, swelling, hock problems, anhidrosis.
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Hou-chan-wan (#148)
Pelvic Fetlock |
Two points on each hind leg, one on both
the median plantar and the lateral plantar veins, just proximal to the proximal sesamoid bone. |
HA for excess conditions of the flexor
tendons, contusion and sprain, arthritis of the fetlock joint, rear heel or foot pain. |
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Hou-ti-men (#152)
Pelvic Hoof Gate |
Two points on each hind hoof, at the
caudodorsal borders of each heel bulb, in the depressions at the caudal corner of both the lateral cartilage and the medial cartilage. |
HA for lamminitis and navicular.
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Hou-jiu (#153)
Central Bulb of Pelvic Hoof KI-1 |
On the plantar aspect of the hoof, on the palmar median line, just proximal to the
heel bulbs. |
HA for lamminitis, navicular, chronic
lameness, renal failure, arthritis, wei syndrome, male infertility, genital itching, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, pain in stifle. |