The Energetic Functions of Points

Malvin Finkelstein, O.M.D.,

L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H.

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Table of Contents

Preface...... Page iii

Lung Meridian...... 1

Large Intestine Meridian...... 6

Stomach Meridian...... 1 2

Spleen Meridian...... 2 5

Heart Meridian...... 3 2

Small Intestine Meridian...... 3 4

Bladder Meridian...... 3 7

Kidney Meridian...... 5 2

Pericardium Meridian...... 5 7

Triple Warmer Meridian...... 6 1

Gall Bladder Meridian...... 6 5

Liver Meri di.an...... 7 2

Governing Vessel Meridian...... 7 7

Conception Vessel Meridian...... 8 4

Extra Points...... 9 5

Bibliography...... 9 7 111

Preface

I hope that this book will prove useful to students and practitioners of acupuncture. It is a compilation of information on the points of acupuncture that to my knowledge has not been put "under one roof" before. Much of the material was painstakingly researched from the disease sections of the major textbooks. Great amounts of additional material was added as the exchange and translation of information from China has expanded in the past several years.

To the uninitiated in the language of Chinese Medicine, much of the language herein will seem strange, stilted or archaic (not to mention ungrammatical). I find that the images evoked by the language are very useful for both my own visualization of the actual energetics of the point as well as guiding and teaching my patients.

The information on point combinations is intended to elucidate the difference between using similar points to produce differing effects. Some of this information is redundant or contradictory. I think that an apt analogy for this is to firstly perceive the effect of four legs for supporting a table. Which of the legs supports most of the weight? Which one, if any will cause the table to tilt and fall? So it is with points. Their combined effect is difficult to measure but I think one can gain an improved understanding of their relationships from this section.

I would like to thank my teachers - Dr. James Tin Yao So, Ted Kaptchuk, Robert Banever, Iona Marsaa, Ron Teeguar-den, Michael Gach and Drs. Xi Yong Jiang, Liu Yan and Liu Guo Yuan of Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the inspiration and knowledge that led to the creation of this book. Indispensable to this task have been the tireless efforts of Linda Jencson, typist and translator of my scrawls. All this would have not been possible without the acceptance and nurturance provided me by Gulistan Machacek.

In closing, I'd like to add my wish that this book, in some small way, adds to the increasing health of humankind and to our continued evolvement.

May 1, 1984 - Eugene, Oregon Malvin Finkelstein 1 Lung Me~idie.n Ll Zhongfu Central Palace -alarm point of lungs entry point Here, lung energy emerges to the surface of the body. Upper burner energy travels from the cardia of the stomach, through the diaphragm, traverses the chest, travels through the axilla and L2 and Ll, enters the large intestine mer idian, travels through CV17 and LI18 to the tongue and then down the body via the stomach channel. 1) cools and disperses heat and yang_from the upper warmer, chest and lungs 2) disperses stuck qi or phlegm 3) eliminates fullness and stuffiness in chest 4) regulates qi of upper warmer and lungs 5) builds yin {empty lung yin) 6) clears and opens the meridian and draws energy into the lung meridian {dispersed) 7) aids release of old emotions {disperse) 8) increases energy and stamina {disperse, then reinforce) with Bl7 - leads the blood to return into the meridians {he moptysis) with Bl3 - regulates and adjusts the qi in lungs and respir atory tract with St27, Stl2 and Bl2 - disperses excess heat in chest re gion with L9 - increases respiratory power with 12 - treats upper warmer L2 Yu.men Cloud's Door -1) regulates lung 2) dissolves sputum 3) removes depressed qi of chest with Ll - treats upper warmer L3 Tianfu Heaven's Palace -window of the sky point 1) removes obstructions of the rising energy flow {opens a large "window of the sky") and reestablishes the circula tion between the liver (last energy) and the lungs {first energy) to treat liver/lung disharmonies 2) relieves lung excess 3) increases oxygen to head 4) supervises the energy with Pl (supervise the blood) - to supervise energy and blcrod L4 Xiabai Gallant White -1) relieves heart of excess heat and obstruction (L3 is more effective) 2) regulates flow of channel for local indications 2 Lung (2) L5 Chize Foot Marsh -ho - sea point, water point dispersing point 1) opens and clearsthe lungs 2) drains, cools and extinguishes heat and fire in the lungs and treats hot cough 3) stops bleeding (hemoptysis) 4) lowers rebellious qi of lungs to calm wheezing and soothe asthma 5) expels wind, opens the channels, and frees the tendons 6) sedates lung excess 7) tonifies essential energy of the lungs 8) benefits bladder and kidney (L5 is water point) 9) cools fever (bleeding) with L7 - spreads lung qi to treat cough and hemoptysis with L9 - clears heat, facilitates qi to stop cough and soothe asthma, and benefits skin (abcesses) with LlO - clears heat of lungs (reducing) with Bl3 - clears lungs, reduces heat and stops cough with L6, LI4 - treats hemoptysis with Lll, B54 - treats continuous fever (bleed) with GV26, Lll - reduces summer heat and opens orifices (bleed) L6 Kongzui Supreme Hole -xi-cleft point 1) opens and adjusts the lungs 2) opens the exterior to open the pores, provoke perspiration and strengthen skin energy 3} cools heat and disperses fire from lungs 4) regulates and supresses rebellious lung qi and calms wheezing 5) stops bleeding (hemoptysis) 6) clears and cools the throat 7) dissolves and relieves hemorrhoids (esp. bleeding) 8) opens the channels and releases blocked energy of arm and throat 9) benefits essential energy to help reestablish digestion 10) treats hot or cold cough 11) can use in conjunction with other lung points to balance excess or deficiency with Bl7 - treats expectoration of blood (hemoptysis) with L5, LI4 - treats hemoptysis with L5, Bl3 - clears and cools the throat and stops bleed ing (hemoptysis) with Sp3 - relieves hemorrhoids with Bl3, GV14, St36 - replenishes lungs and disperses nox ious factors 3 Lung (3) L7 Lieque Broken Sequence -lo point, exit point master point of conception vessel coupled point of yin heel vessel (yin qiao mo) takes ancestral energy back to the lung organ that has not been absorbed by the yang ming and therefore ensures the energy feedback into the kidneys (metal to water) 1) opens the lungs 2) circulates and spreads lung qi and calms wheezing 3) expels wind and disperses the exterior 4) promotes perspiration 5) increases diuresis (descends lung qi, makes turbid qi des cend) 6) controls fluids (lung edema) 7) regulates and moves the conception vessel and benefits uro genital function 8) stimulates essential energy 9) tonifies yang ming (large intestine, stomach) 10) benefits nose, throat and ears 11) brings out phlegm and mucus 12) accelerates circulation of yin energy 13) affects release of sexual hormones 14) transforms yin and yang (lo point) with LI4 - removes wind and cold; removes obstruction of lung qi to facilitate diaphoresis (sweats); cools lungs; sedates lung excess and treats upper body edema with K6 - (2 of 8 confluent points) - nourishes yin, induces deficient fire downwards, clears lungs, eases the throat, removes obstruction of pharynx and larynx, and stops cough with 19 - spreads lung qi and stops cough with 15 - spreads and regulates lung qi to treat cough and hemoptysis with B13 - clears heat of lungs (reducing) with Spg - regulates the fluid system with T5 - disperses the exterior with G20, T5 - disperses exterior cold L8 Jingqu Meridian Gutter -jing - river point, metal point, horary point 1) reactivates circulation of lungs and circulation of stomach 2) neutralizes pathogenic energy 3) sedates yang with Sp2 - creates sweat with Sp6 - stops sweat 4 Lung (4)

19 Taiyuan Big Abyss earth point, source point, yuan point, tonification point meeting point of blood vessels 1) opens and regulates the lungs and facilitates lung qi circulation and regulates. and balances lung meridian 2) eliminates wind 3) transforms dampness and phlegm 4) clears and cools heat in the lungs and throat and tonifies lung yin 5) stops bleeding (hemoptysis) 6) moves blood and opens the pulse 7) restores qi to the vessels 8) regulates all yang qi 9) increases oxygen absorption 10) suppresses cough and calms wheezing 11) emergency point - epileptic fits, drowning with L7 - spreads lung qi and stops cough with 114 - strengthens the lungs, disperses wind and treats pediatric whooping cough with 15 - clears heat, facilitates qi to stop cough and soothes asthma and benefits skin with St36 - (both earth points) strengthens the earth element and engenders and invigorates the metal element with K7 - volatilizes lung and regulates extra meridian qi with GV12, St40 - restores order to lungs, stills cough, e liminates wind and transforms phlegm with GV12, Bl3, St40 - regulates the lungs, produces anti tussive action, extrudes draft and dissolves phlegm tonify 19 and 110, disperse Spl and Sp2 to cause sweat

110 Yuji Fish Region ying - spring point, fire point 1) coo.ls and cle~,rs · heat in lungs 2) benefits the throat 3) harmonizes the stomach and rids stagnation in infants 4) eliminates fire from the head (mental depression) with K2 - reduces fire in the throat and treats cough with 111 - reduces heat in lungs and stops sore throat disnerse. LlO and 19, tonify\ Spl and Sp2 - causes sweat and tonifies dampness to outside with Bl3, Lll, K3 - disperses lung fire

111 Shaoshang Lesser Merchant Jing - well point, wood point, ghost point departure point of lung muscle meridian activates distinct meridian of opposite side 1) disperses pulmonary fire and lowers fever (bleeding) 2) eliminates wind-heat of lungs 3) benefits throat and pharynx, expels wind of throat and re lieves swelling and pain of throat 4) clears lungs 5 Lung (5) 111 (continued) ,) dispels wind of convulsion and supresses madness 6) regulates yin-yang, opens orifices and resuscitates respiratory function 7) clears and disperses the vicious yang 8) auells rebellion 9) brings liver qi to surface to bolster wei qi with B54, L5 - treats continuous fever (bleeding) with 110 - reduces heat in lungs and stops sore throat with GV26 - opens up congestion with GV26, Spl - clears the brain, regains mental clarity, releases heat and stabilizes the nerves with Sp6, K3 - strengthens yin, reduces heat and stops nose bleeds with 110, Bl3, K3 - disperses lung fire with GV26, L5 - reduces summer heat and opens the orifices

6 Large Intestine Meridian Lil Shangyang Merchant Yang Jing - well point, metal point, horary point Lil recieves energy from the lung meridian large intestine muscle meridian departs from Lil activates distinct meridian on opposite side 1) cools and drains heat of yang ming (large intestine and stomach) 2) cools the lungs and benefits the throat 3) wakens the spirits, clears the orifices and rescitates 4) tonifies wei qi via the internal duct of the triple warmer with Bl7 - clears and disperses noxious heat from lung and leads blood back to meridians with Tl - releases heat of triple warmer and stomach (bleeding) LI2 Erjian Second Section ying - spring point, water point, dispersion point 1) cools the intestines 2) disperses fullness and blockage of the intestines LI3 Sanjian Third Section shu - stream point, wood point 1) affects the intestines and lower jaw LI4 Hegu Union of the Valleys ~ource point, yuan point entry point master point of face and head greater assembling point o·f face and mouth 1) disperses exterior (diaphoretic) and expels wind-cold and wind-heat 2) activates dispersing function of lungs and spreads lung qi and tonifies lungs 3) cools and drains heat of lungs 4) regulates qi of the intestines, moves the bowels and disperses heat of intestines 5) eliminates damp heat and stops itching 6) stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating 1 ) clears the spirit 8 ) promotes the menses and helps promote birth 9) expels wind of vessels and clears vessels and relieves pain 10) has sedative and analgesic effect 11) moves the face meridians and opens and clears heat of the orifices (eyes, nose, ears) a) brightens vision b) opens nasal passages and stops nose bleed c) regulates qi of dental region d) treats ear conditions, regulates parotid gland (mumps) and benefits hearing 12) benefits essential energy 7 Large Intestine (2) LI4 (continued) -U) elevates clean qi, descends turbid qi 14) relaxes stomach spasms, relaxes pylorus and inhibits sto mach perstalsis 15) invigorates circulation of qi and blood 16) treats edema above waist with Lv3 - opens the four gates, regulates qi and blood cir culation, pacifies liver yang, removes obstruction of channels, opens the orifices, has sedative effect, re lieves mental cloudiness and clenching of jaws, and re lieves general pain in body with Lill - clears heat, causes sweat, eliminates fevers, disperses wind and summer heat, disperses damp to elim inate skin eruritions, and facilitates intestines and stomach with L7 - removes obstruction of lung qi, removes wind and cold, ~romotes diaphoresis (sweating), and treats upper body edema with 19 - strengthens the lungs, disperses wind, and treats pediatric whooping cough with K7 - reinforce first, then reduce - disperses the ex terior and induces diaphoresis; reduce first, then rein force - stops sweating; or disperse K7, reinforce LI4 - disperse the exterior and induces sweating with P7 - clears fire of middle 'Narmer (reducing) with Bl3 - clears heat of upper warmer and moistens the lung with P5 - removes obstruction of qi circulation and releases mental depression with Bl2 - eliminates wind and relieves body surface with Sp8 - treats painful menstruation and abnormal pain with B54 - allays inflamation (bleeding) with GV14 - allays inflamation and relaxes throat with T6 - loosens the surface and extrudes draft with St.25 - readjusts qi of large intestine channel with St44 - reduces and disperses heat of yang ming channels (stomach and large intestine) and reduces heat of eyes with LI20 - clears wind-heat of yang ming, disperses phlegm, and removes obstruction of orfices with GV26 - loosens clenched teeth with Lv3, B23 - stops pain and convulsion with T5, GB20 - removes wind and heat with St44, Sp9 - eliminates damp heat in large intestine, spleen and stomach (reducing) with St37, St39 - clears accumulated heat of intestines (re ducing) with St44, GB34 - clears damp heat of intestines and stomach to treat damp heat diarrhea with St36, Sp6 - increases digestive enzymes and gastric a cidity with CV14, CV22 - increases white blood cell count with CV17, CV22 - increases peristalsis of esophagus 8

Large Intestine (3) (continued) with B67, Sp6 - induces labor (strong stimulation) with T5, GV14 - relieves exterior wind-cold and relieves depression (reinforcing); clears wind-heat and induces diaphoresis (reducing) with GB20, Bl - dispels wind and disperses heat with Bl8, P5 - dispels wind, releases qi stagnation and emo . tional depression with Lill, GV14, St43 - clears and disperses summer heat LI5 Yangxi Yang Creek Jing - river point, fire point intersection noint of large intestine muscle meridian 1) supplies wei qi to surface of body 2) sends qi to the kidneys via internal duct of the triple warmer LI6 Pianli Inclined Passage --Y-o point 1) tonifies kidney yin by directing the yang energy of the exterior toward the internal duct of the triple warmer 2) eliminates damp and treats lower body edema 3) benefits the ear and treats deafness with Sp9 - causes diuresis with SI7 - increases the internal duct effect and treats edema below lumbar region LI7 Wenliu Warm Current ""xi-cleft point excess yang within tai yang (small intestine, bladder) is guid ed to the internal duct of the triple warmer from LI7 1) activates yang qi and blood to stimulate yin and yang 2) has powerful effect on organs LIB Xianlian Lower Region ~onnects with St39 to tonify yang ming (large intestine and sto mach) and the internal duct of the triple warmer via the large intestine 1) affects upper warmer LI9 Shanglian Upper Region ~onnects with St37 to tonify yang ming (large intestine, stomach) and the internal duct of the triple warmer 1) affects middle warmer

LilO Shousanli Arm Three Miles ~rresponds with Tsousanli - Leg Three Miles to to~ify yang ming (large intestine, stomach) and internal duct of triple warmer upper ho of stomach (lower ho is St36} 1) affects lower warmer and treats abdominal pain 2) benefits qi of arms and shoulders 3) enhances action of immune bodies 4) lowers nervous excitement 5} represses the revolting current of air 9 Large Intestine (4)

Lill Quchi Crooked Pond --:Ko - sea point, earth point, ghost point, tonification point upper ho of large intestine (lower ho is St37) master point of heat in body 1) cools, clears and disperses heat (wind-heat, malignant heat of yang ming - stomach, large intestine and fever) 2) disperses the exterior and eliminates wind 3) regulates, cools and harmonizes blood to treat skin diseases 4) harmonizes the stomach and regulates the intestines 5) regulates qi circulation of lungs 6) clears the spirit and brings down high blood pressure 7) alleviates dampness (especially in intestines, not kidneys) 8) clears the \essels, benefits the articulations, removes obstruction from and soothes the joints 9) regulates and hannonizes qi, blood and ying 10) improves immune response 11) loosens and lets off draft of lung meridian (bleeding) 12) has general tonic effect with-G34 - spreads qi, reduces fire, descends turbidity, fa cilitates the joints and helps the bi symptom complex with G34, G34a (Chia Chi) - regulates the three yang with LI4 - clears heat, disperses wind, causes sweat, elimi nates damp, facilitates intestines and stomach toe liminate rashes and treats spasms of hands with GV14 - clears heat and dispels wind with GV14, LI4 - disperses maligant heat by opening the su~ perficial skin surface with GV14, LI4, St43 - clears and disperses summer heat with Sp6 - removes obstruction of channels and blood stasis and treats inflammation anywhere in body as this locus improves immune response, especially to uterus with T6 - clears heat and treats skin abscesses with 1115 - regulates qi circulation of lung, promotes blood circulation and arrests wind and dispels the pathogenic factors with St44 - clears heat and dampness in yang ming (stomach, large intestine) with St44, Sp9 - eliminates damp heat and relieves itching with St43 - clears heat of yang ming with St36 - reduces hypertension, stimulates digestion and general metabolism and disperses noxious yang with GV26 - treats spinal adjustments with Sp6, SplO - nourishes liver to strengthen spleen and manufacture blood with Sp6, Lv3 - pacifies liver and softens contraction/con vulsion of the four extremities (antispasmodic) with St25, St37 - disperses damp-heat in intestines, clears intestines and stops pain with St36a (Lanwei) - has immediate anti-inflammatory effect on appendix 10 Large Intestine (5) Lill (continued) - with St36, SplO - can cause vasodilation with St25, CV?, CV5 - tonifies yang ming (stomach, large intestine) and tai yin (spleen, lungs) with GV26, G20, G39 - for alignment problems of the spine with St36, Lv3, Yintang_- prevents stroke with LI4, T5, 10 hsuen points of fingertips - for severe heat stroke LI12 Zhouliao Elbow Bone LI13 Shouwuli Arm Five Miles -n disperses all yin organs LI14 Binao Outer Arm Bone --rritersection point of large intestine, stomach and yang link ing (yang wei mo) meridians 1) clears the channels and moves the meridians 2) brightens the eyes and benefits the vision (upward inser tion) 3) opens psychic awareness 1115 Jianyu Shoulder Bone intersection point of large intestine, small intestine and yang qiao mo independant associated point of shoulder has divergent pathway to lung 1) clears the meridians, benefits the articulations and sooth~s the joints 2) eliminates wind, clears heat, treats stroke, high blood pres sure and prevents shock 3) benefits skin qi 4) limits excessive sweating LI16 Jugu Great Bone --riitersection point of large intestine and yang qiao mo window of the sky point from 1116, large intestine meridian passes to GV14 and to Stl2 1) clears the channels 2) disperses congealed blood in chest (hematoma) 3) disperses excess yang from upper body 4) promotes qi of lungs (has pulling down effect on lung qi) 1117 Tianding Heaven's Vessel ----rrom 1117 a secondary vessel flows to the tongue 1) effects the throat with CV22, SI17 - promotes circulation of qi and blood in neck to disperses stagnant blood and qi 11 Large Intestine (6) LI18 Futu Support and Rush window of the sky point 1) benefits and soothes the throat and disperses goiter 2) cools and clears the lungs, stops cough and soothes asthma with K3 - treats throat LI19 Heliao Grain Bone ---rT removes obstruction from nose and gum LI20 Yingxiang Welcome Fragrance ~it point the large intestine meridian crosses sides at GV26 - so left 1120 is part of the right large intestine meridian and vice vers.a from LI20, the inner branch rejoins the stomach meridian via Bl and Stl (meeting point of yang ming, stomach and large -' intestine) 1) benefits and opens the nose 2) dispels wind-heat of yang ming and lungs and initiates diur esis 3) regulates large intestine and promotes bowel movement 4) invigorates circulation and treats painful menses with epis taxis (reversed period) with Spl5 - eliminates parasites and eases constipation with G20, GV26 - removes wind damp and stops pain 12 Stomach Meridian Stl Chengqi Recieve Tears ~ntry point intersection point of yang heel channel (yang qiao mo), concep tion vessel and stomach channels connects the large intestine (LI20) with the stomach (Stl) via Bl (Chingming) directly linked with CV2~ St2 Sibai Four Whites --r) brightens the eyes and clears vision 2) eliminates wind 3) spreads liver qi and dredges liver 4) benefits the gall bladder and facilitates flow of bile 5) relaxes tendons and relieves pain St3 Juliao Large Bone ---r'ntersection point of yang heel channel (yang qiao mo) and stomach channel from this point, the stomach channel enters the upper gum, loops to GV26 and returns to St4 along the upper lip 1) eliminates wind and invigorates circulation St4 Dicang Earth Granary ---r'ntersection point of yang heel channel travels along the lower lip to CV24 and meets the symmetrical branch of the stomach channel generally, the opposite side is treated for this point 1) clears and eliminates wind 2) invigorates circulation and relieves pain 3) opens the ear and benefits hearing 4) benefits the teeth 5) removes obstruction from and soothes joints St5 Daying Big Welcome ~hing point (point of special action - two meridians meet by means of a secondary vessel) - large intestine secondary vessel passes through St5 on way to teeth stomach channel divides here into one branch ascending to St8, the other enters the neck and flows down to feet 1) moves wind in the face 2) effects parotid St6 Jiachi Jaw Vehicle ghost point 1) clears local obstruction of qi and blood 2) benefits teeth and jaws and facilitates movement of jaws 3) clears heat from yang ming (stomach, large intestine) 4) effects parotid with St7 - disperses the congested qi of dental region 13 Stomach {2) St6 (continued) with Lill, CV24 - relieves heat of yang ming channels with TW17 - removes obstruction of channels and relieves dif ficulty in chewing St7 Xianguan Lower Hinge ---rrom this point the energy in the stomach channel flows to GB3 1) clears and eliminates wind 2) spreads qi of stomach channel near teeth and relieves pain 3) benefits the mouth, mandible and teeth 4) opens the ear and hearing with St6 - disperses congested qi of dental region with LI4, TW17 - clears wind and relieves pain St8 Touwei Head Support --rntersection point of gall bladder and stomach channels 1) dispels wind and relieves pain 2) brightens the eyes 3) treats dizziness St9 Renying Human Welcome --rntersection point of gall bladder and stomach channels great window of the sky point exit point of sea of energy {qi) the pulse at St9 is palpated to examine the state of yang in the upper heater; St42 is palpated for the state of yin 1) clear·s-~ · ·cools and. be111efits ·_ the throat 2) -tra??-sforms mucus- and··diSpels masses (goiter) 3.) _regulates blood. and. qi · · 4 ) hririgs down high blood pressure 5) moves.blood and reconstitutes the pulse 6) ef-feats. thyroid· _ · -with L7, P6 - :treats disappearing pulse StlO Shuitu Rushing Water ---rT treats lpcal swellings 2) effects thyroid Stll Qishe Qi's Residence --rr effects glandular diseases Stl2 Quepen Empty Basin ~eting point for the muscle meridians of the bladder, gall bladder and stomach, all of which pass up to the head and neck the main large intestine channel arrives here via its longitud inal lo vessel coming from GV14, and passes to the lower jaw the large intestine and lung muscle and divergent meridians pass through Stl2 14 Stomach (3) Stl2 (continued) --:nie main small intestine meridian arrives here via its longi tudinal lo vessel an internal vessel of the main triple warmer meridian arrives here from GB21 and GV14; the lo - longitudinal vessel of the triple warmer arrives here from LI15 and then goes deep; the divergent meridian of the triple warmer arrives here from TW16 the longitudinal lo of the stomach arrives here on its way to GV20; the muscle meridian of the stomach flows through here; an internal branch of the stomach meridian passes from Stl2 to St30 a branch of the gall bladder meridian arrives from GV14 on its way to the axilla; the anterior facial branch passes through Stl2 before travelling inwards; the gall bladder muscle meridian rises to Stl2 from GB22 the bladder muscle meridian passes from LI15 to the fourth in tercostal space near the nipple and rises vertically to Stl2 and thence into mastoid area the lung muscle meridian loops around 1115, passes through Stl2 and to CV17; the divergent meridian of the lungs rises to neck from Stl2 1) disperses exces1;3 yang from t·he chest 2) sends,qi don from throat and chest 3) disperses heat in the four extremities Stl3 Qihu Qi's Door --rFom Stl3, the stomach, large intestine, small intestine and -triple warmer -send. vessels to the interior the divergent meridians of kidney, gall bladder, liver, heart, ·triple .. warmer, pericardium, large intestine and lung com municate with the exterior (yang meridians) at the head re gion 1) promotes flow of qi Stl4 Kufang Storehouse Stl5 Wuyi Room Screen -rr relieves local congestion of milk (oblique needling) 2) treats empty spleen, excess liver Stl6 Yingchuang Breast's Window --rr promotes flow of milk Stl7 Ruzhong Middle of Breast Stl8 Rugen Breast's Root ~eat lo of stomach (exit point of great lo which starts in stomach, travels to lungs and heart and exits at Stl8); the pulse here can determine the state of jing (see Points of Chinese Acupuncture, Robert Banever, p.21) 15 Stomach (4) St18 (continued) -n facilitates circulation of qi and blood in stomach channel to stop pain 2) drains heat from stomach channel (breasts) and treats mas titis with GB21 - adjusts the qi in breasts and relieves pain and swelling with CV17, Sil - promotes milk secretion Stl9 Burong Uncontainable St20 Chengman Supports Fullness -ry transforms damp and tan yin in intestines St21 Liangmen Door of the Beam -:ni'is point acts as a door between the upper and lower warmer regions; it is needled when they are unable to communicate 1) promotes function of stomach and spleen 2) clears stagnation of food with St25 - removes stagnation and accumulation of food with St25, CV12 - descends rebellious qi of stomach (reducing) St22 Guanmen Border Gate St23 Taiyi Great Oneness St24 Huaroumen Door of Slippery Flesh -n purges the intesines of fecal matter St25 Tianshu Heaven's Pivot ~arm point of large intestine - tonifies ying energy and thus neutralizes excess heat recieves vessels from the penetrating vessel (chong mo) and conveys energy and jing-ye to the yang ming (stomach and large intestine) and thence to the tai yin (spleen) according to Sun Tzu Miao, this point represents a storehouse of energy and should not be dispersed 1) regulates the intestines 2) harmonizes the stomach 3) drains and removes damp heat from the intestines 4) regulates the menses and promotes circulation of blood 5) regulates qi and eliminates stagnation of qi and blood of in testines 6) harmonizes the center and opens the qi of the hollow organs including appendix 7) regulates nutrient (ying) qi and defense (wei) qi 8) opens the qi of.the hollow orgahs including the appendix and strengthens power of abdominal wall 16

Stomach {5) St25 {continued) - with CV12 - regulates qi of intestines and stomach to effect normal transportation and transformation to relieve stag nation and accumulation; firms up loose stools with St29 - clears heat and regulates the menses with St21 - removes stagnation and accumulation of food with LI4 - readjusts qi of large intestine channel with St36 - relieves epigastric pain with St36, CV12 - tonifies the center, harmonizes the middle warmer, benefits the qi and builds heart yang; reduces heat stagnation of stomach and intestines {reducing) with CV5 - readjusts movement of qi with K5 - treats menstrual disorder with CV4 - eliminates congested refuse with St37 - facilitates excretion of wet heat and treats diarrhea with TW6 - treats constipation with Lv2 - disperses liver fire with St36, St29 - conducts qi downward to regulate spleen and stomach {reducing) with St37, CV4 - clears obstruction from intestines with St37, Lill - clears stagnation in intestines, dissolves damp heat and stops pain with CV12, CV4 - warms the stomach and intestines and disperses cold {moxabustion) with St21, CV12 - descends the rebelling qi of stomach {re ducing) with CV4, Sp6 - treats leukorrhea with Sp6, KlO - regulates menses and treats dysmenorrhea and irregularity St26 Wailing outer Mound St27 Daju Great Might -n clears damp heat in intestines and sets lower burner in motion 2) clears damp-heat in urogenital region and moves stagnant qi and blood in uterus and relieves pain 3) warms deficient kidney yang 4) tones up lower abdominal muscles and dissipates abdominal distention St28 Shuidao Waterway --riiiportant point for regulation of body fluids in this region the stomach supplies impure energy to the kidneys via the internal duct of the triple warmer 1) cools and clears damp heat to eliminate it from the lower warmer 2) benefits the bladder and facilitates excretion 3) regulates heat qi of triple warmer, kidneys and bladder with CV9 - treats edema and weight loss 17 Stomach (6) St29 Guilai Return --iiiasterpoint for male and female genital afflictions 1) moves stagnant qi and blood of uterus to "return" the period 2) treats yin of the uterus 3) treats cold of lower warmer 4) disperses congestion and relieves distention 5) effects male and female genitalia with St25 - clears heat and regulates the menses with St25, St36 - conducts qi downward to regulate spleen and stomach (reducing) with B32 - induces flow of blood in uterus with Bll,.TW16 - disperses excess heat in the body St30 Qichong Qi Rushing --rii'tersection point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) and stomach; from St30, the descending portion of the chong mo begins down the medial aspect of the thigh; if chong mo is troubled, St30 will be tender on palpation entry point of sea of nourishment - St30 is a point of diffusion for energy rising to the top of the body; with St36, which governs all descending energies, can treat all digestive dis orders and wei qi 1) harmonizes the blood 2) dispels coagulated blood and qi 3) sends qi up 4) affects round ligament of uterus 5) affects broad ligament of uterus (upward insertion) 6) has action on genito-urinary system and temperature 7 ) treats genital problems 8) distributes jing and ancestral emergy to the genitals, chong mo and the five curious organs (brain, spine, bones and marrow, gall bladder and uterus) with Sp8, Lv8 - harmonizes blood and dispels effused blood, especially with menstrual problems St31 Biguan Thigh Border -n affects qi circulation of legs St32 Futu Sitting Rabbit ~eting point of gall bladder and stomach muscle meridians reunion point of veins 1) improves leg circulation 2) disperses dampness St33 Yinshi Yin Market -n disperses dampness in stomach and large intestine 2) normalizes stomach yin with GB31 - strengthens muscle power in the thigh and knee 18 Stomach (7) St34 Liangqiu Beam Mound ~-cleft point of stomach 1) harmonizes the stomach (due to excess, not empty pain) 2) descends rebellious qi and calms wheezing 3) inhibits intestinal peristalsis (good for diarrhea) 4) clears the meridians and expels wind 5) supplies water to the kidneys via the internal duct of the triple warmer 6) opens the breasts 7) treats acute soft tissue injuries of the knee with B27 - clears and removes accumulation of intestines with H7 - treats blood in stool with H7, GV4 - treats blood in urine St35 Xiyan Eyes of Knee ~ this point, the stomach muscle meridian penetrates into the knee joint since the knee is the border between interior and exterior, St35 enables energy to flow to the external zone of the stomach meridian 1) invigorates and removes obstruction from jingluo 2) helps swelling subside and relieves pain St36 Zusanli Leg Three Miles -ro point - sea point, earth point, horary point lower ho of stomach (upper ho is LilO) reunion point of energy controls the abdomen exit point of sea of nourishment - with St30, treats all digestive disturbances and strengthens wei qi 1) regulates and strengthens spleen to generate blood and rid the body of excess fluids (empty spleen and empty kidney (edema)) and remove food accumulation 2) harmonizes, regulates and moves the stomach qi 3) disperses stomach fire 4) redirects rebelling qi of stomach to stop vomiting 5) regulates the intestines 6) transforms dampness 1 ) supports lung qi and transforms mucus 8 ) nourishes and strengthens kidneys and tonifies kidney yin 9) spreads liver qi and benefits the gall bladder 10) calms the spirit 11) regulates and strengthens qi and blood to strengthen deficient conditions l?) has strengthening and health promoting properties ("like eat ing a chicken dinner," "regular moxa ensures good health and long life") 13) disperses heat of the six yang organs and drains excess from yang channels 14) disperses wind and damp of the four limbs and clears the vessels 19

Stomach (8) St36 (continued) ~ regulates and nourishes the middle warmer and disperses perverse energy in the middle warmer 16) governs and directs all descending energies in body 17) increases the raising qi to raise prolapsed organs 18) removes cold of stomach and abdomen 19) strengthens all striated muscle 20) increases stamina 21) disperses stagnations in upper region of body 22) builds heart yang 23) elevates clean and descends turbid (reducing) 24) disperses noxious yang and brings down high fever 25) drains qi, blood and mucus from the chest 26) draws stomach qi to external, since knee is gate of exterior and interior 27) effects parathyroid with CV12 - harmonizes the middle warmer, strengthens spleen transportation and transformation, removes damp and dis- , solves sputum, strengthens spleen yang, removes obstruction oif stomach qi with CV22 - descends qi to stop hiccough and to stop re- gurgitation with CV17 - descends rebelling qi (reducing) with St37 - removes food accumulation of stomach and intestines with TW6 - removes blood stasis and regulates qi circulation with Sp6 - regulates spleen and stomach, nourishes blood, descends rebelling qi, cultivates the growing source of qi and blood, treats deficient-cold conditions of spleen and stomach and eases the mind with CV13 - broadens the middle warmer, dissolves phlegm, re gulates qi circulation; treats excess syndromes (reducing) with St41 - dispels damp, clears heat; directs warm dampness to stomach to strengthen stomach with St41, Spl, Sp4 - enhances digestive function of spleen and stomach to improve triple warmer production of qi and blood with Sp5 - strengthens spleen and stomach to dissolve damp with B20 - helps growing source of qi and blood to reinforce qi and blood, dissolves wet turbid substances (moxa in creases effect) with B21 - aids transportation and transformation of water and cereals, removes obstruction of qi circulation in fu organs, promotes function of stomach and relieves dis tention and stops diarrhea; reinforce St36 to harmonize stomach and strengthen spleen and reduce B21 to remove the dross and increase the bowel movement with P6 - harmonizes stomach, regulates qi circulation in mid dle warmer and stops vomiting with Sp6, B20 - invigorates spleen and strengthens the source of manufacturing qi and blood 20 Stomach (9) St36 (continued) - with Sp6, CV12 - reinforces spleen, helps qi circulation and controls blood and treats deficient spleen syndrome with CV12, St40 - clears internal heat and dissolves phlegm with CV12, St25 - harmonizes middle warmer and stops vomiting; reduces heat stagnation of stomach and intestines (reducing) with CV12, B20 - strengthens spleen, harmonizes stomach, re leases damp and eliminates phlegm with CV12, CV22 - strengthens spleen to descend rebelling qi and stop vomiting (reducing) with TW6, B25 - promotes bowel movements with St25, St29 - conducts qi downward to regulate spleen and stomach (reducing) with CV4 - tonifies spleen and kidney to strengthen vitality with CV4, CV6 - restores primary qi with Sp9 - dispels damp with LI4 - disperses noxious yang of stomach and liver with LI4, L7 - tonifies essential energy to strengthen ying and wei with St30 - strengthens wei qi with Sp4 - calms the stomach and supresses vomiting with SI3 - calms the stomach to regulate qi with K3 - regulates qi of liver, spleen and kidney with CV12, GV20 - recaptures qi and reestablishes yang with CV12, B20, B21 - eliminates intestinal stagnation with Sp4, P6, CV12 - builds spleen yang (moxa) with Lv13, CV12 - adjusts spleen and stomach with CV6, St37 - clears lower abdomen with St37, St39 - regulates biliary secretion with LilO - regulates gastro-intestinal peristalsis (slow - speeded up; fast - slowed down) with LI4, Sp6 - increases acidity of stomach and increases enzyme activity with GV14 - strengthens immune system with GV14, LI4 - returns white blood cell count to normal (leukopenia after chemotherapy) St37 Shangjuxu Upper Void ---r'ower ho point of large intestine (upper ho is Lill) exit point of sea of blood with St37 and Bll; Bll is top of chong mo (entry), St37 and St39 are bottom 1) -regulates intestines and stomach (especially chronic) 2) clears and cools dampness and heat 3) drains large intestine 4) eliminates accumulations and stagnations of large and small intestines (reaction goes outside) 5) drains excess from upper region of body and relieves fullness of chest 21

Stomach (10) St37 (continued) with St25 - adjusts the intestines to halt diarrhea; drains dampness and heat from large intestine; leads away ac cumulated·impurities of large intestine and clears the vicious heat of yang ming with St25, Lill - clears the intestines, disperses damp-heat and stops pain with St25, LI4 - relieves stagnation in intestines and clears intestines with LI4, St39 - clears accumulated heat of intestines (re ducing) with St39, Bll - (sea of blood treatment) distributes body fluids; tonifies the internal duct of tbe triple warmer and thence kidney yin with St25, St39 - leads away accumulated impurities of large intestine St37 treats acute cases with heat, St36 treats chronic cases St38 Tiaokou Line's Opening ---rT treats acute shoulder problems St39 Xiajuxu Lower Void -rower ho point of small intestine (upper ho is S!8) sea of blood point with St37 and Bll 1) improves circulation 2) sends warmth (fire) into the bladder meridian {and into all the shu points as a result) as well as into the kidneys via the internal duct with B27 - clears and removes accumulation of intestines with St37, LI4 - clears accumulated:heat of intestines (reducing) with St37, Bll - distributes body fluids with St37, St25, CV4, St36, P6 - motivates flow of qi through large and small intestines and removes stagnation St40 Fenglong Abundance and Prosperity -ro point of stomach channel 1) transforms, dissolves and eliminates dampness and phlegm (dis solves substantial and insubstantial phlegm anywhere in body) 2) clears and calms the spirit and brings down high blood pressure 3) strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the stomach and opens up the center 4) eliminates phlegm-fire in the stomach and descending heat of intestines and stomach 5) helps regulate lung, decongests qi, relieves chest congestion and calms wheezing 6) expels wind, clears the vessels and loosens frozen shoulder 7) strengthens kidney yin and drains liver yang 22 Stomach (11) with CV12 - regulates the qi of spleen and stomach so spleen can distribute the essential substances and the water will not be coagulated to phlegm - this is the way to treat the root of disease with St44 - spreads and promotes qi circulation of solid or gans and regulates and harmonizes spleen and stomach with CV22 - dissolves phlegm, smoothes qi circulation, pacifies breathing and relieves asthma attacks with CV12, B20 - regulates the: qi and dissolves phlegm with CV22, Bl3 - relieves cough with P6 - dissolves phlegm, expands chest, harmonizes the center and relieves congestion with Sp9, GB20 - enhances other effects of St40 with P6, Lv3 - expands chest with St36, CV12 - clears internal heat and dissolves stubborn phlegm with GV12, 19 - restores order to lungs and stills cough with GB37 - eliminates phlegm-fire in stomach with Bl3, GV12, 19 - regulates the lung with CV14 - dissolves phlegm with CV14, CV12 - expands the chest, decreases the phlegm and treats emotional motor seizures St41 Jiexi Release Stream ~ng - river point, fire point, tonification point from this ,point, the stomach meridian splits into an external and internal branch stomach energy concentrates at St41 (knot point) 1) tonifies the stomach 2) disperses heat of stomach 3) disperses damp-cold in intestines (moxa) 4) fires up the stomach and triple warmer to tonify the warm humidity of the stomach 5) treats wind-damp rheumatism with St36 - dispels damp and clears heat with St44 - activates warmt.h•~of stomach St42 Chongyang Rushing Yang ~urce point - yuan point, exit point pulse at St42 registers state of yin, pulse at St9 registers state of yang 1) supplies spleen energy, tonifies stomach meridian and the in ternal duct of the triple warmer 2) reduces excessive fire of yang-ming St43 Xiangu Sinking Valley ~u - stream point, wood point· 1) clears and drains heat from yang ming 2) channels flow of qi to hollow organs 3) eliminates wind 4) regulates qi of stomach 23

Stomach (12) St43 (continued) --;Ith GV14 - reduces and removes exterior pathogenic heat, es pecially when in yang ming layer with Lill - clears pathogenic heat of yang ming with St44 - clears and disperses the vicious heat of yang ming and channels the flow of qi to hollow organs and distributes coolness to the stomach meridian with GV14, Lill, LI4 - clears and disperses summer heat St44 Neiting Inner Court ~ng - spring point, water point 1) harmonizes the stomach 2) clears, cools and disperses heat (especially yang ming dis eases) - (febrifugic) 3) stops pain {analgesic) 4) relieves stagnation and obstruction from intestines to regulate intestines and promote bowel movement 5) regulates qi and tranquilizes rebelling qi 6) channels flow of qi to hollow organs 7) brings down dirty mucus {descends the turbid) 8) clears and expels wind and moves the vessels 9) treats dental problems 10) effects lack of saliva or digestive juices with LI4 - descends and disperses heat of yang ming and re duces heat of eyes with Lvl3 - removes food accumulation, relieves abdominal distention and promotes digestion with LI4, GB34 - clears damp-heat of stomach and intestines to treat damp-heat diarrhea with St40 - regulates and harmonizes spleen and stomach and spreads and promotes qi circulation of fu organs with Sp9, LI4 - (reducing method) eliminates damp heat in large intestine;, spleen and stomach with Sp9, Lill - (reducing method) eliminates and expels damp heat in spleen and large intestine channels with St43 - clears and disperses the vicious heat of yang ming with St41 - activates warmth in the stomach St45 Lidui Strict Exchange ~ng - well point, meatl point, dispersi:on point the muscle meridian of the stomach departs from here; a small vessel connects St45 with the jing point of the spleen opposite side activates distinct meridian of the stomach 1) clears and disperses heat in yang ming 2) disperses solid fullness (hot or cold - especially hot and yang ming) 3) drains heat in upper body (gingivitis) 24

Stomach (13) St45 (continued) -n regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses with Spl - cures excess dreams and light sleep (moxa cones) with P6 - reduces stomach fire , 25 Spleen Meridian Spl Yinbai Hidden White Jing,- well point, wood point, entry point, ghost point this point recieves a vessel from the stomach meridian spleen muscle meridian departs from Spl, needling on opposite side of problem activates spleen distinct meridian 1) regulates, benefits and strengthens the spleen 2) regulates blood, holds blood in meridians, stops bleeding and regulates menstruation 3) clears the spirit and calms the mind 4) controls rebellious qi and elevates yang qi 5) dispels heat and clears damp and damp heat 6) benefits the ai 7) causes contraction of lower extremity 8) pulls wei qi from the tendino-muscular meridian into the prin ciple spleen meridian 9) regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses 10) warms the spleen and strengthens the yang 11) removes the cold of.middle and lower warmers with CV4 - stops uterine bleeding with Sp4 - treats hemorrhoids with Sp6, K3, H7 - treats hemorrhoids with Lvl - treats hypermenorrhea (moxa) with Sp6, SplO, H7 - treats excessive menses with Lll and GV26 - helps regain mental clarity with GV21, Lll - clears the brain with St45 - drains perverse heat and cures excess of dreams and light sleep (moxa cones) with Sp2 - (tonify), Spl (tonify), L9 and 110 (disperse) - causes sweat and tonifies dampness to outside

~ Dadu Big City ying - spring point, fire point, tonification point 1) tonifies spleen yang 2) eliminates mucus caused by weak spleen 3) good for empty qi and empty blood 4) stimulates thymus with Spl - (tonify), Sp2 (tonify), 19 and 110 (disperse) - causes sweat and tonifies dampness to the outside Sp3 Taibai Extreme White shu - stream point, source point, yuan point, earth point, horary point 1) strengthens the spleen 2) harmonizes the stomach 3) promotes transporting function 4) transforms and expels dampness (internal and external) 26 Spleen (2) Sp3 (continued) 5) dispels hemorrhoids 6) stimulates pancreas with B20, Lvl3, CV12 - invigorates yang of the spleen (needle and moxa) with Spl - treats hemorrhoids with L6 - dispels hemorrhoids SP4 Gongsun Grandfather Grandson --r'o point of spleen master point of penetrati:ttg vessel ( chong mo} • coupled point of yin linking vessel (yin wei mo) 1) moves, adjust and strengthens the spleen and middle w~rrner and regulates the appetite 2) pacifies and stabilizes the stomach 3) dis~erses qi and blood stagnation in the middle warmer 4) lowers rebellious qi and supresses vomiting 5) regulates the blood, chong mo, and menstrual cycle 6) breaks up congealed blood 7) harmonizes intestines 8) leads turbid qi downward 9) draws essential energy from the spleen meridian into the spleen organ 10) dispels the cold of heart and abdomen and relieves pain (moxa) (better than Sp3 for pain) 11) relieves trauma to testicles and treats genital organs 12) helps empty gall bladder 13) disperses perverse wind with deficient spleen symptoms with P6 - uniting yin wei mo and chong mo, opens qi and blood of middle warmer, treats symptom complex of heart, chest and stomach and tones up constitutional deficiency due to heredity with P6, St34 - increases secretion of gastric fluids with St36 - calms the stomach and brings on late period with CV12 - harmonizes the center and treats lack of appetite with CV12, St36, P6 - calms the stomach and prevents .vomiting with B20 - strengthens spleen, stabilizes stomach, expels cold and stops pain (moxaJ with Sp6, B23 - regulates spleen and stomach and dissolves damp (reinforcing) with Sp6, Bl7 - eliminates stagnant blood with CV22 - conducts qi downward to stop hiccough §l?.2. Shangqiu Merchant Mound jing - river point, metal point, dispersion point reunion point of veins 1) transforms damp stagnation 2) strengthens spleen and stomach 27 Spleen (3) §.E-2. (continued) ~) relieves spasms, especially along spleen meridian 4) effects the tongue 5) stimulates posterior lobe of pituitary with St36 - strengthens spleen and stomach and dissolves water and damp Sp6 Sanyinjiao Three Yin Crossing intersection point of three lower yin channels - spleen, liver, kidney 1) nourishes yin and subdues fire 2) regulates, clears, nourishes and moves the blood and raises blood pressure 3) adjusts spleen and transforms dampness and heat in spleen 4) stimulates activity of the uterus and regulates the menses and reduces pain 5) dissolves and disperses congealed blood 6) benefits the kidneys and transforms dampness and heat to bene fit kidney yin 7) regulates the bladder and drains dampness and heat from the lower burner to initiate diuresis 8) spreads and regulates liver qi, suppresses liver heat and trans forms dampness in liver 9) regulates the gall bladder 10) pacifies the spirit, disperses heart fire and loosens congestion in diaphragm 11) removes blood cold and clears blood heat 12) restores circulation to the lower burner 13) opens the vessels and benefits the articulation 14) stimulates uterus, suprarenals, ovaries and pituitary with K3 - regulates and strengthens kidneys, nourishes yin and clears and subdues heat with Lv3 - nourishes yin in liver and kidney to reduce fire with Lv2 - activates blood circulation, removes congealed blood, disperses blood outside vessels in intercostal region and enhances yin in liver and kidneys with Lvl - removes obstruction of the channels (moxa), stops bleeding (reinforcing), and captures blood back into channels with K7 - clears the heat of yin layer with K2 - reinforces kidney and captures essence with B23 - reinforces kidneys and facilitates yin with SplO - clears the heat of blood and reduces fever with Sp9 - strengthens spleen, expels damp and relieves distention with L8 - stops sweating with LI4 - adjusts qi with St36 - regulates and reinforces spleen and stomach and combats deficiency and cold; cultivates growing source of qi and blood; nourishes blood and eases the mind; descends rebellious qi 28

Spleen (4) (continued) withP6 - nourishes yin and clears fire; tonifies the heart, nourishes blood and facilitates qi (reinforcing) with GB34 - clears damp heat of intestine and stomach and strengthens spleen 1Ni th LI4, Lill, TW15 - lowers temperature with Lill - clears heat in blood, disperses stagnant qi and congealed blood with H7 - regulates and harmonizes spleen and heart with H7, CV14 - nourishes the blood, tranquilizes the mind and calms the nerves with H7, P6 - calms the hea.,-t and emotions and soothes the mind with P6, SplO - c_ispels wina-damp, relieves irritability 2118 eases the mind. with SplO, Lv2 - disperses stagne.nt qi and congealed blood (re ducing) with SplO, Lill - mBnufactures blood and nourishes liver so as to strengthen spleen with Lill, CV4 - activates blood circulation and treats blood ., · diseases (reducing) with CV4 - treats uterine hemorrhage, menorrhalgia with CV4, CV6 - reinforces qi, nourishes blood and treats symptoms of blood deficiency (reinforcing); disperses stagnant qi and congealed blood (reducing) with CV6, CV12 - reinforces spleen, qi and blood (reinforcing) with CV12, St36 - reinforces spleen, helps qi circulation and controls blood with CV3 - regulates qi function of lower warmer and regulates function of genital organs with St36, LI4 - increases enzyme and gastric secretion with St36, B20 - invigorates spleen with Bl?, Sp4 - eliminates stagnant blood with Sp4, B23 - regulates spleen and stomach and dispels damp with B23, Kl2 - reinforces the kidneys to retain essence ( (sperm) and treats spermatorrhea (reinforcing) with B23, K2 - reinforces kidneys and nourishes the yin (re inforcing) with B23, K3 - reinforces kidneys and nourishes the yin (re inforcing) with K3, Lll - strengthens yin, reduces heat and stops nose bleeds with K7, K6 - nourishes yin and moistens the dryness (reinforcing) with H7, Lll, K4 - treats manic depressive mood swings with LI4, B67 - increases uterine contractions with B28, CV3 - clears dampness and heat from bladder and in vigorates lower burner S;p7 Lougu Leaky Valley 29

Spleen (5) Sp8 Diji Earth Org?,n xi- cleft point of spleen 1) regulates and harmonizes the blood to· move stagnant blood and reduce pain 2) regulates and adjusts the uterus 3) increases circulation of qi and blood with LI4 - treats painful menstruation and abdominal pain with Lv8, St30 - improves blood circulation SpE Yinlingquan Fountain of Yin Spring 0 - sea point, water point spleen divergent meridian departs from Sp9 1) transforms, drains and removes dampness and damp heat 2) tonifies kidneys, regulates and opens up the bladder, facilitates diuresis and relieves edema 3) strengthens spleen 4) benefits the lower warmer 5) expels wind and enlivens and benefits the joints with LI6 - eliminates damp, causes diuresis and treats edema of the waist with B20 - eliminates damp heat with L7 - regulates the fluid system with Sp6 - strengthens spleen, expels damp and relieves dis tention with Lv3, Lill - antispasmodic for the four extremities with Lv3, Lv2 - harmonizes liver and dissolves depression if St36 too slow, needle Sp9 - can alternate St36 and Sp9 SnlO Xuehai Sea of Blood -'"since SplO is a Sea of Blood, it can be used in all blood and blood related disorders 1) harmonizes and regulates the blood and menses 2) cools, clears and eliminates heat and damp heat in blood and expels wind (treats skin disorders) 3) tonifies the blood (moxa) and benefits dry blood 4) harmonizes nourishing qi (ying qi) and activates the channels 5) has wormicidal property 6) reduces inflamation in testicles 7) stimulates lymphatics with Sp6 - clears heat of the blood and reduces fever with G34 - clears blood heat, strengthens the spleen and re gulates the menses with Bl7 - replenishes the blood with K5 - reduces heat of blood preventing blood flowing out of vessels with Sp6, Lill - manufactures blood and nourishes liver to strengthen spleen with Sp6, Lv2 - disperses stagnant qi and congealed blood (reducing) with Lv2 - regulates periods shortened due to heated blood 30

Spleen (6) SplO (continued) with Sp6, P6 - dispels wind-damp, relieves irritability and eases the mind with Bl7, B54 - expels toxic damp and clears heat in the blood with K7, P5 - adjusts the three yin with Lvl - (bleed) cools heated blood with Lv8, Lv2 - treats orchitis with St36, Sp4 - shortens lengthy menstrual period with Spl - stops menstrual pain Spll Jiman Basket's Door Spl2 Chengmen Rushing Door Sp~3 Fushe Official Dwelling intersection point of yin linking vessel (yin wei mo) and spleen channels Sp~4 Fujie Abdomen's Knot intersection point of yin linking (yin wei mo) and spleen chan nels Spl5 Daheng Big Horizontal intersection point of yin linking (yin wei mo) and spleen chan nels spleen meridian travels horizontally to CVlO from Spl5 1) removes dampness from spleen and relieves abdominal disten tion 2) adjusts intestines and releases abdominal distention with B25 - removes obstruction of intestines and excretes the waste Spl6 Fuai Abdomen's Sorrow intersection point with the yin linking channel (yin wei mo) at Spl6 the yin wei mo leaves the spleen meridian and joins the liver meridian at Lvl4 1) removes dampness from spleen 2) treats all tin digestive troubles (excess yin in the spleen and stomach) Shidou Food's Cavity tonifies spleen, sending qi upwards to the upper burner to tonify lungs 2) increases zong qi (essential qi) (moxa) Spl8 Tianxi Heaven's Stream Spl9 Xiongxiang Chest Home 31 Spleen (7) Sp20 Zhourong Encircling Glory Sp21 Dadao Big 'Nrapping ~it point grand lo of the spleen; hundreds of vessels pass into the sides and chest from Sp21, all of which are in contact with the lo vessels of the other meridians; these vessels transmit jing-ye (which originates in the stomach) to all other parts of the body 1) removes gaps in qi flow throughout the body 2) relaxes diaphragm and motivates breathing

Heart Meridian Hl Jiouan Summit's Spring -entry point first aid point - drowning, fainting, heart failure 1) helps deficient lactation

H2 Qingling Youthful Spirit H3 Shaohai Lesser Sea -ho - sea point, water point 1) calms the spirit and soul 2) clears the vessels, relaxes the tendons, invigorates collaterals 3) regulates heart ai 4) "joy of life" point H4 Lingdao Spirit's Path -jing - river point, metal point 1) sends wei qi to the joints and bones H5 Tongli Reaching the Measure -lo point sends a lo vessel to the tongue 1) calms the spirit and soul 2) regulates heart qi and opens heart orifice to calm palpita- tion and relieve nervous condition 3) clears excess heat from heart 4) brings fire down from head and relieves stiffness of tongue 5) used when pulse is too slow with CV23 - relieves aphasia (inability to speak) H6 Yinxi Yin Mound -xi-cleft point 1) clears heat and fire from the heart 2) terminates the perspiration (night sweats) 3) eliminates mucus fire in heart (delerium) 4) mobilizes yin of the ·heart and sends yang 5) clears the heat and eliminates itching H7 Shenmen Spirit's Door (Gate of God) -source point, yuan point, shu - stream point, earth point, dispersion point, ghost point 1) pacifies the spirit 2) calms the heart 3) stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating (night sweats) 4) regulates qi and blood of heart and strengthens heart 5) clears heat of heart (febrifugal) 6) stops pain (analgesic) - lateral intercostal pain 7) clears the channels 8) removes qi stagnation inside the heart 33 Heart (2)

H7 {continued) -9) has general sedative and regulating effect in the inner organs 10) relieves palpi tat ions, insomnict and fear 11) lowers blood pressure and reduces irritability of subcor tex 12) stimulates secretion of fluids with Bl5 - clears the heart spirit and removes obstruction to calm the nerves and emotions with Sp6 - harmonizes and regulates heart and spleen with P5 - awakens the soul with P6 - treats angina pectoris with GV24 - quiets the soul and clears the brain with Sn6, CV14'- nourishes blood; eases the mind and calms the nerves with Sp6, P6 - calms the heart and eases the mind

H8 Shaofu Lesser Residence -ying - spring point, fire point, horary point, ghost point 1) calms the spirit 2) strengthens the heart and regulates heart qi 3) pulls energy upward 4) facilitates the flow of blood through the vessels with P6, P5, P4, P3 - all have similar functions

H9 Shaochong Lesser Pouring -jing - well point, wood point, tonification point, exit point 1) tonifies heart qi, strengthens heart yin and yang 2) pulls energy down 3) increases heart rate 4) regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses 34 Small Intestine Meridian Sil Shaoze Little Marsh Jing - well point, metal point, entry point 1) disperses and clears wind-heat 2) promotes lactation 3) has general sedating effect 4) regulates yin/yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses 5) effects inflammation of mucus membranes with St18, St36, CV 17 - increases milk flow with H9 - helps revive consciousness with 110 - removes obstruction of breast and increases lacta tion with CV17 - regulates qi circulation and removes obstruction of lactation SI2 Qiangu Forward Valley --;ater point, ying - spring point 1) balances inner secretions SI3 Houxi Back Stream ---;ood point, shu - stream point, tonification point master point of governing vessel coupled point of yang qiao mo 1) clears the vessels, relaxes the sinews, muscles and tendons and relieves spasms 2) cools and disperses heat 3) calms the spirit and clears the mind 4) stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating (reducing) 5) clears and opens the governing vessel 6) opens the orifices 7) induces sweating (reinforcing) 8) effects water balance of body with P6 - clears obstruction from the heart with St36 - calms the stomach to regulate qi with B60 - clears mental cloudiness and relieves convulsions with GV26, B54 - treats acute lumbar sprain with G39 - treats stiffness and pain in neck and upper back with GV14, TW5 - clears heat of malaria with B62 - (needle B62 first) causes release of Acth and sex hormones with Lv2, Lv3 - anti-spasmodic with CV15, H7 - treats epilepsy with St36, GB20 - treats general pains and inflammation SI4 Hand-Wangu Wrist Bone ~ource point, yuan point l) invigorates tai yang (small intestine, bladder) 2) disperses damp heat from small intestine 35 Small Intestine {2) S15 Yanggu. Yang Valley ---Yire point, jing - river point, horary point 1) regu.lates qi of small intestine 2) disperses damp heat in knees SI6 Yanglao Support the Old ---X:i-cleft point 1) relaxes the sinews, tendons and ligaments 2) clears the channels 3) brightens and clears the eyes and clears heat of eyes S17 Zhizheng Upright Branch --ro point 1) effects thyroid 2) tonifies the kidney yin by directing the yang energy of the exterior toward the internal duct of the triple warmer with 116 - increases this effect SI8 Xiaohai Small Sea ~arth point, ho - sea point, dispersion point upper ho of small intestine {lower ho is St39) SI9 Jianzhen Shoulder Chastity --r) reduces overall tension and reduces blood pressure (reducing) 2) increases strength in shoulders and arms SilO Naoshu Brain Transport intersection point of yang linking channel {yang wei mo) and yang heel channel on small intestine 1) reduces overall tension and reduces blood pressure (reducing) 2) increases strength in arms Sill Tianzong Heavenly Ancestor ---rr .. sleep point" - reducing this point results in sudden deep drowsiness and sleep, possibly associated with sudden release of endorphins 2) increases strength in arms S112 Bingfeng To Face Wind S113 Qu.yuan Crashed Wall SI14 Jianwaishu Shoulder Outer Hollow S115 Jianzhongshu Middle Shoulder SI16 Tianchuang Heavenly Window small window-of the sky point 36 Small Intestine (3) SI17 Tianrong Heavenly Form ~all window of the sky point 1) benefits throat with CV22, LI17 - promotes circulation of qi and blood in neck, throat and tonsil region to disperse stagnant qi and blood in throat and tonsil region and relieve sore throat SI18 Quanliao Cheek Depression ---rT dispels wind 2) relieves pain and has sedative function SI19 Tinggong Im~erial Palace of Hearing --rri'tersection point of triple warmer and gall bladder channels on small intestine channel exit point 1) loosens and regulates qi of ear and eases the ear

37 Bladder Meridian Bl Jingming Eye Bright -intersection point of small intestine, stomach, triple warmer, governing vessel, yin qiao mo and bladder meridians; re ceives vessels from the heart meridian and many muscle mer idians and many divergent meridians polarization point of yin and yang qiao mo according to the Nei Jing, chapter 17, Bl is the place where yin and yang change into their opposite - it is where the yin and yang qiao separate entry point 1) clears the vision and brightens the eyes 2) disperses and eliminates wind 3) cools and eliminates heat in the eye 4) opens the channels and invigorates circulation 5) controls the pituitary gland and therefore controls growth hormones, ACTH, lactogenic hormones, gonadotropic hormones and emotions via the hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system. ACTH further influences blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, respiration and relaxes bronchial muscle. 6) triggers alarm reaction which releases reserve jing qi from kidneys (used in asthma, hives and rheumatoid arthritis) 7) since yin and yang qiao mo control eyes, the qiao mo regulates sleep cycle by opening and closing the eyes with LI4 - dispels wind and disperses heat with GB41, B2 - clears heat and brightens eyes with K6 - regulates adrenal aspect of kidney function with K8 - regulates adrenals with CV9 - regulates water balance with Kl8 - regulates menopausal transition with B60, SI3, B62 - regulates overall hormonal balance with K6, B62 - regulates wake-sleep cycle and treats insomnia B2 Zanzhu Collect Bamboo -1) benefits and brightens the eyes and removes obstruction in the lacrimation duct 2) dispels wind 3) drains the sinuses and decongests nose 4) soothes the liver and reinforces kidney water 5) spreads heat and qi in the head 6) invigorates the channels and stops pain 7) clears cerebral congestion with Bl, G41 - clears the heat and brightens the eyes B3 Meichong Eyebrow's Rushing B4 Quchai Crooked Curve B5 Wuchu Five Places B6 Chengguang Receive Light 38

Bladder (2) B7 Tongtian Penetrating Heaven -1) eliminates wind from upper body 2) disperses the surface and treats obstruction of the nose 3) connects with the brain (used for cerebovascular accidents) B8 Luoque End of the Vessels B9 Yuzhen Jade Pillow BlO Tianzhu Heavenly Pillar ~ea of energy (qi) general point window of the sky point (special point for vago-sympathetic) registers the energy with CV17 and St9 1) clears the orifices, brightens the eyes and clears sinuses 2) dispels wind 3) clears heat and benefits the throat 4) opens and clears the meridians of the neck 5) calms the heart 6) tranquilizes rebellious qi 7) stimulates autonomic nervous system 8) tonifies motor function with TW17 - clears the mind and suppresses the rebelling qi with 110, Lll, Lil - cools the throat Bll Dazhu Big Shuttle -iiieeting point of the bones intersection point of small intestine, triple warmer, governing vessel and the bladder distributes bladder energy and jing-ye (yin) to all the dorsal shu points, thus cooling them connects the governing vessel to the shu points sea of blood upper entry point 1) benefits all bones and joints 2) cools excess heat 3) removes obstruction of qi circulation in tai yang channels of · foot (bladder), hand (small intestine) and governing vessel 4) treats madness with contractions with St37, St39 - sea of blood treatment - distributes body fluids with GB39 - strengthens the tendons, builds up the bones with GB39, G34 - strengthens the tendons and bones with TW16, St29 - disperses heat Bl2 Fengmen Wind Door --rntersection point of governing vessel and bladder channels yu point of bones and blood (Ban.ever) gate for entrance and-depar~ure of feng-qi (draft qi) 1) disperses and eliminates wind and relieves exterior conditions 2) opens the lungs and volatilizes the lungs 3) spreads lung qi and strengthens the dispersing function of the lung 39

Bladder (3) Bl2 (continued) 4) regulates circulation of qi 5) dispels damp and dissolves sputum 6) disperses excess yang in all yang meridians without draining body fluids 7) strengthens children who are malnourished with LI4 - eliminates wind and disperses the exterior with GB20, GV16 - reduces wind with St27, Ll, Stl2 - disperses perverse heat in the chest (Su Wen) with Bl3 - disperses the exterior, broadens chest and regu lates lung function Bl3 Feishu Lung hu ---a:ssociated point of lungs 1) increases and strengthens the lung qi 2) clears and disperses heat and fire from lungs and upper warmer and reduces fever 3) activates dispersing function of lungs to spread lung qi and calm wheezing 4) warms the lungs (moxa) 5) eliminates wind and liberates the exterior with LI4 - clears heat of upper warmer and moistens lungs with CV17 - regulates function of lungs and smoothes qi cir culation with Bl2 - liberates the exterior, broadens the chest and regulates lung function with L9, St40 - regulates lungs with St40 - treats productive cough with SplO, Lill - reduces itchiness with GV14, St36 - decreases excess eosinophil count with L9, CV22, Bll, St36 - expands the esophagus and reduces asthma with Ll - adjusts qi in the lungs, regulates respiratory tract and liberates the exterior with L5 - reduces heat, clears the lungs and stops coughing with B38 - strengthens the lungs (moxa) with B20, B23 - clears and disperses the vicious fire of triple warmer with GV12, L9, St40 - regulates lungs, extrudes damp and dis solves phlegm with Bll, Bl5, Bl7, Bl8, B20, B23 - disperses excess yang in the organs Bl4 Jueyinshu Pericardium Shu ---a:ssociated point of pericardium disperses excess yang in the jueyin (pericardium and liver) 40 Bladder (4) Bl5 Xinshu Heart Shu ---a:ssociated point of the heart disperses excess yang in the heart 1) nourishes and strengthens the heart 2) calms the heart and spirit and quiets the mind and soul 3) regulates qi and blood of heart 4) lessens fire of heart (reducing) 5) expands the chest and benefits the qi 6) benefits the lungs 7) invigorates circulation of blood and qi and tonifies deficien cies 8) regulates the tongue and speech 9) calms sexual dreaming 10) influences thyroid with H7 - clears the heart spirit, removes obstruction of orifice, calms the emotions and treats insomnia due to deficiency of heart and spleen with Bl3 - benefits the lungs and treats asthma (moxa) with P8 - suppresses heart fire to ease the mind with CV14 - removes obstruction of heart qi circulation to reduce fire and ease the mind with B23, P6 - descends heart fire, communicates heart and kidney and treats spermatorrhea with dreams with B23, K9 - adjusts the disharmony of heart and kidneys with Bll, Bl3, Bl7, Bl8, B20, B23 - disperses excess yang in the tsang organs Bl6 Dushu Governing Vessel Shu associated point of governing vessel 1) calms the heart and spirit and clears the mind 2) regulates the tongue and speech 3) benefits the breath 4) disperses excess yang in the governing vessel Bl7 Geshu Diaphragm Shu ---a:ssociated point of diaphragm master point of blood - above is Bl5 (blood) and below is B20 (conserves blood) - so Bl7 is passage point of blood 1) regulates, nourishes and strengthens the blood (best with moxa) 2) transforms congealed blood, disperses obstruction and invigorates blood circulation 3) channels blood back to the vessels (coughing blood) 4) expands the chest and diaphragm 5) pacifies the stomach qi 6) strengthens deficient conditions and increases stamina 7) strengthens upper back (sedate and then stimulate) 8) helps body to generate fluids and produce saliva 41

Bladder (5) (continued) with Bl8 - nourishes blood and removes obstruction of liver and stagnant blood with SplO, B54 - clears heat in the blood and expels the toxic damp with Lil - regulates blood in cases of fever with CV22 - subdues offending qi with Sp6 - activates blood circulation in liver and removes blocks in liver with Sp6, Sp4 - eliminates stagnant blood and mobilizes blood with SplO - replenishes the blood and treats dried up blood with Ll - bleeds the blood to return into the meridians (he- mo-ptysis) with 16 - treats expectoration of blood with Lvl4, Bl8 - eliminates congealed blood Bl7½ Yishu Pancreas Shu ~sociated point of pancreas 1) controls and regulates function of pancreas Bl8 Ganshu Liver Shu -a:ssociated point of liver 1) nourishes and benefits the liver 2) clears and drains the liver and gall bladder to pacify liver, disperses excess yang of the liver and eliminates damp heat 3) increases gall bladder secretions 4) nourishes and regulates blood 5) brightens and clears the eyes 6) moves stagnant qi 7) harmonizes the stomach and benefits the qi 8) extinguishes liver wind and stops convulsions 9) calms the emotions and helps insomnics sleep 10) helps body to generate fluids and produces saliva 11) strengthens deficient conditions · with Bl7 - nourishes blood to remove obstruction of liver and stagnant blood with Lv3 - removes the liver depression with Lv3 or Lv2 - calms liver fire with Bl9, Lv3 - clears the fire of liver and gall bladder and eases the mind with LI4, P5 - dispels wind and releases emotional depression and qi stagnation with B23 - pacifies liver yang and nourishes kidney yin and liver yin with Lvl4, Bl7 - eliminates coagulated blood with Bl9, GB12 - reduces upward disturbances of fire of liver and gall bladder with GB40 - regulates circulation of qi in liver with Lv2, GB20 - reduces yang in the liver with Bll, Bl3, Bl7, Bl8, B20, B23 - disperses excess yang in tsang organs with Bl9 - promotes liver and gall bladder and relieves stag nation and pain 42 Bladder (6) Bl9 Danshu Gall Bladder Shu ~ssociated point of gall bladder 1) clea.rs, cools and drains damp-heat from liver and gall bladder 2) pacifies and harmonizes the stomach 3) expands the diaphragm and opens the chest 4) regulates the qi and calms the emotions with Bl8 - promotes liver and gall bladder and relieves stag nation and pain with Bl8, Lv3 - clears the fire of liver and gall bladder and eases the mind with Bl8, GB12 - reduces upward disturbance of fire of liver and gall bladder B20 Pishu Spleen Shu ~ssociated point of spleen 1) strengthens spleen and regulates qi of spleen 2) aids transportation functions and augments digestive function 3) transforms and eliminates dampness 4) reinforces and strengthens the blood and stops bleeding 5) harmonizes and pacifies the stomach 6) harmonizes the blood 7) drains excess heat from the middle warmer (moxa), dispels cold and relieves pain 8) warms the middle warmer (moxa), dispels cold and relieves pain 9) enhances spleen yang to mobilize stagnant qi 10) provides strength to the extremities with GB34 - strengthens spleen, reduces heat and dissolves damp with St36, Sp6 - invigorates spleen to benefit qi and blood with CV12, B21 - warms middle warmer, disperses cold, dissolves damp and treats yin jaundice with GV14 - treats leukopenia with Sp9, Sp6 - treats chronic diarrhea with CV12 - strengthens function of spleen and stomach to eliminate damp (reducing method); strengthens and adjusts the spleen and reduces damp mucus (moxa) with B21 - adjusts function of spleen and stomach to produce qi and blood and regulate qi circulation; warms and sets essential continent into motion and warms feeble cold of spleen and stomach (moxa) with Sp4 - strengthens spleen with Sp3, Lvl3, CV12 - invigorates yang of spleen with B21, CV12, St36 - eliminates intestinal stagnation (need le and moxa) with Sp9 - eliminates damp heat with Bl3, B23 - clears and disperses the vicious fire of the triple warm.er with St36 - strengthens the spleen and stomach and increases qi and blood with St40, CV12 - adjusts qi and reduces mucus 43 Bladder (7) B20 (continued) with CV12, St36 - builds spleen yang, harmonizes the stomach, releases damp and eliminates phlegm with Lvl3 - warms cold damp and treats yin jaundice with CV9 - acts directly on middle heater (moxa) with Bll, Bl3, Bl5, Bl7, Bl8, B23 - disperses excess yang of tsang organs B21 Weishu Stomach Shu ~ssociated point of stomach recieves a vessel from spleen and the spleen muscle meridian 1) harmonizes and regulates the stomach qi 2) warms and reinforces the middle warmer (moxa) 3) transforms dampness 4) loosens and eliminates stagnation, obstructions and congestions 5) benefits the central qi and cultivates yuan qi (primary qi) with St36 - reinforce St36 to harmonize stomach and strengthen spleen, reduce B21 to remove the dross and increase bowel movement with St39, CVll - (reduce) clears heat of intestines, conducts stagnation and treats diarrhea with blood with B22 - treats exogenous pathogenic factors invading the stomach and intestines with B20 - adjusts function of spleen and stomach to produce qi and blood; warms and sets the central continent into motion and warms feeble cold of spleen and stomach (moxa) with B20, CV12, St36 - eliminates intestinal stagnation (need le and moxa) with CV12 - harmonizes the qi of stomach and eliminates stag nation of stomach qi B22 Sanjiaoshu Triple Warmer Shu ~ssociated point of triple warmer recieves a vessel from the triple warmer effects the three warmers more than the meridians 1) regulates the upper, middle and lower burners 2) eliminates dampness and regulates passage of water in lower warmer (diuresis) 3) regulates the transforming function of qi with B21 - treats exogenous pathogenic factors invading sto mach and intestines B23 Shenshu Kidney Shu associated point of kidney recieves vessel from the kidneys 1) tonifies and adjusts the kidneys 2) spreads and clears obstructed kidney qi 3) stabilizes the source (foundation energy) 44

Bladder (8) B23 (continued) 4) strengthens the back and spine especially in lumbar region 5) benefits the knees 6) regulates fluid system, volatilizes the bladder and promotes diuresis 7) clears the ears and benefits hearing 8) brightens the eyes and benefits vision 9) drains heat from the lower warmer 10) eliminates dampness 11) controls the bones and teeth 12) prevents or relieves general stress fatigue and premature senility 13) first aid for internal hemorrhage 14) influences adrenals with CV4 - moxa strengthens the foundation, excites yang qi, dispels cold and damp and treats cold extremities with CV6 - enhances the water element of the kidneys with K2 - (reinforcing) reinforces the kidney and nourishes the yin with Kl2 - {reinforcing) reinforces kidney to retain essence (treats spermatorrhea without dreams) with K3 - {reinforcing) reinforces kidney and nourishes kid ney yin with Lv3, LI4 - stops pain and convulsion and treats opis thotomus with Bl5 - communicates heart and kidneys and treats sperma torrhea without dreams with K7, K3 - (reinforcing) reinforces kidney to accept qi with CV17 - tonifies in moderation and reinforces chung qi (central qi) with K3, CV4 - (moxa) strengthens kidney jing with Bl8 - nourishes kidney yin and liver yin and pacifies liver yang with Sp6, Sp4 - regulates the function of spleen and stomach and dispels the damp with GV4 - reinforces vital qi of kidneys with K3, Bl5 - adjusts the disharmony of heart and kidneys with K3, GV4 - invigorates yang of kidney with GV4, B58 - relaxes the soft tissues and invigorates blood circulation in lower back with GV3 - dispels cold damp (moxa) with GV4, CV17 - tonifies in moderation and reinforces chung qi (central qi) {moxa) with Bl3, B20 - clears and disperses the vicious fire of triple warmer with CV6 - tonifies the kidneys and enhances the water element of the kidneys with Sp6, Kl2 - strengthens the kidneys 45 Bladder (9) (continued) with GV3, B54 - relaxes the lumbar muscles with Bll, Bl3, Bl5, Bl?, Bl8, B20 - disperses excess yang in the tsang organs B24 Qihaishu Sea of Qi Shu --i:-ecieves vessel from CV6 - Qihai associated point for upper lumbar 1) strengthens the lower back and knees 2) regulates qi and blood 3) balances yin and yang B25 Dachangshu Large Intestine Shu ~ssociated point of large intestine recieves a vessel from the large intestine 1) regulates the intestines and stomach 2) initiates bowel movement for extruding the impurities 3) benefits the lower back and knees with St25 - adjusts the large intestine and stops diarrhea with Spl5 - removes obstruction of intestines and excretes the waste with TW6 - promotes bowel movements with St37, St39, St25 - initiates bowel activity and extrudes the impurities with St25, St36, CV12 - stimulates growth in children who eat much and yet remain frail B26 Guanyuanshu First Gate Shu (Hollow at the Hinge of,the Source) --i:-ecieves a vessel from CV4 - Guanyuan associated point for lower lumbar 1) regulates the lower burner 2) transforms damp stagnation 3) strengthens the lower back and knees 4) relates to kidney yin with B54 - treats lower back pain due to an imbalance in the bladder tendino-muscular meridian B27 Xiaochangshu Small Intestine Shu ~ssociated point of small intestine recieves a vessel from the small intestine special point for liquid humors and yin in bladder or small intestine 1) opens, moves and regulates the small intestine 2) eliminates dampness and cools heat (urinary tract infections) 3) separates clean qi, dissolves the turbid and induces diuresis with B28 - induces diuresis and clears and reduces summer heat with St39 - clears and removes the accumulation of intestines 46 Bladder (10) B28 Danguanshu Bladder Shu ~ssociated point of bladder recieves a vessel from the bladder 1) regulates the bladder 2) benefits back and spine, especially lumbar vertebrae 3) disperses qi, clears blockages and facilitates functioning of the lower warmer to help perspiration and drainage 4) drives away wind and dampness with B27 - induces diuresis and clears and reduces summer heat with B32, B33, CV3, B53 - regulates bladder with CV3, Sp6 - clears dampness and heat from bladder and sets into motion the vaporization of the lower burner B29 Zhonglushu Shu of Mid-backbone and Buttocks ---r) affects sacrum and lower warmer with Bll, TW16 - lowers temperature and reduces fever B30 Baihuanshu White Circle Shu or Jade Ring ~hite circle means whitish discharge or leukorrhea 1) regulates energy of the anal sphincter 2) brings yang into pelvic region which mobilizes yin in the pelvis 3) sensitizes lumbar and pelvic regions with GVl - retracts the ligaments supporting the anus with B32 - stops vaginal discharge B31 Shangliao Upper Hole --intersection point of gall bladder and bladder master point of climacteric use during menopause 1) regulates the lower warmer 2) strengthens lower back and legs 3) brings yang into pelvic region therefore mobilizing the yin of the area with Sp6, GB3 - has strong hormonal action on women B32 Ciliao Second Hole ~ame function as associated point of bladder 1) removes stuck blood of uterus 2) regulates the bladder and lower warmer 3) strengthens the lower back and legs 4) invigorates kidney qi 5) tonifies waist and knees 6) mobilizes yin of the region by bringing yang energy into the pelvic region with St29 - induces flow of blood in the uterus with B30 - stops vaginal discharge with B32, B28, CV3, B53 - regulates bladder 47 Bladder (11) B33 Zhongliao Middl_e Hole --intersection point of gall bladder, liver and bladder same function as associated point of bladder 1) regulates the bladder and lower warmer 2) strengthens lower back and legs 3) brings yang into the pelvic region with B32, B28, CV3, B53 - regulates bladder B34 Xianliao Lower Hole ---r) regulates the lower warmer 2) strengthens lower back and legs 3) brings yang into the pelvic region, therefore mobilizing the yin of the area B35 Huiyang Meeting of Yang ---Y-) regulates the lower warmer 2) strengthens the lower back and legs 3) treats lack of yang qi B36 (B41) Fufen Near Division --'intersection point of small intestine and bladder B37 (B42) Pohu Soul's Door ---a:ccording to the "Bronze Statue," B37 disperses excess energy, so leave needle in place a long time l) treats lactation difficulty B38 (B43) Gaohuangshu Shu of the Vital Centers ---a:ccording to tradition, B38 can cure any chronic disorder called the "Happy Point" since it regulates shen to enhance and balance actions of B38 - needle or moxa St36 and CV6 1) tonifies and regulates lung qi and dissolves sputum 2) pacifies and calms the heart and soul and affects pericardium and shen 3) restores original qi to body and strengthens deficient conditions (strengthens the blood) 4) strengthens the spleen and kidneys 5) clears deficient heart 6) makes qi go downward 7) has health promoting and strengthening quality (moxa or mas sage) 8) treats adrenal gland, electrolytes and genital organ diseases with St36 - (moxa) augments general flow of qi with Bl3 - strengthens the lungs (moxa) B39 (B44) Shentang Spirit Hall ~orresponds to the psychic aspect of the heart 48 Bladder (12) B40 (B45) Yixi Surprise ~alled Yixi because a distinct vibration can be felt by the pa tient if the therapist's finger is placed at this point, then the patient yells yixi. B41 (B46) Geguan Diaphragm Burden --r") treats exhaustion from excess sex B42 (B47) Hunmen Soul's Door --r) treats jaundice B43 (B48) Yanggang Essential Yang ~pecial point for hematopoeisis B44 (49) Yishe Thought Residence --r) mobilizes spleen yang and increases circulation of qi in the spleen B45 (B50) Weicang Stomach Granary B46 (B51) Huangmen Vital's Door B47 (B52) Zhishi Will's Dwelling --r) tonifies the essence 2) supplements kidney yin 3) spreads and clears obstructed kidney qi 4) strengthens lower back (sedate, then stimulate) 5) facilitates flow of fluid in water passageways 6) strengthens will power 7) affects genitals with K3, GV4 - strengthens the kidneys B48 (B53) Baohuang Womb and Vitals --r) has vitalizing effect B49 (B54) Zhibian Order's Edge --r) affects sciatica B50 (B36) Chengfu Recieve and Support B51 (B37) Yinmen Prosperous Gate --r) regulates circulation of blood and qi B52 (B38) Fu.xi Floating Point B53 (B39) Weiyang Yang Equilibrium --rower ho of the triple warmer (upper ho is TWlO) 1) benefits, regulates and stabilizes the bladder 2) adjusts lower warmer's transformation of water and promotes circulation and moves obstructions 49 Bladder (13) B54 (B40) Weizhong Middle Equilibrium ~arth point, ho - sea point (lower ho of bladder) point of departure of divergent meridians of bladder and kidneys controls the renal region 1) relaxes the sinews and tendons and opens the vessels to bene fit the lower back, knee, hip and le~ 2) cools and drains heat from the blood {bleeding) to cool fever, drain summer heat and treats skin disorders 3) benefits qi of kidneys and regulates function of bladder 4) strengthens waist 5) treats genital and anal pain with SplO, Bl7 - expels the toxic damp and clears heat in the blood with P3 - drains heat with LI4 - allays inflammation with Lll, 15 - treats continuous fever with B23, GV3 - relaxes the lumbar muscles B55 Heyang Uniting Yang B56 Chengjin Supporting Muscles B57 Chengshan Supporting Mountain ---a:-ccording to Mingtang - disperses energy in bladder meridian 1) promotes function of intestines and benefits hemorrhoids and any disease of anal region 2) relaxes the muscle channels and tendons to treat groin and back cramps and spasms and benefit shoulder 3) regulates qi of hollow organs 4) main point for all physical trauma , 5) first aid for leg cramps with GVl - clears damp-heat of large intestine and treats hemorrhoids B58 Feiyang Flying Yang ---ro point 1) strengthens function of kidneys 2) treats low back pain and benefits sciatica 3) benefits hemorrhoids 4) strengthens legs and feet 5) relates to the head 6) increases stamina 7) effects parathyroids with B23, GV3 - relaxes soft tissues and activates blood cir culation in lower back with K7, K5 - volatilizes the kidney 50 Bladder (14) B59 Fu.yang Foot Bone Yang 'xi-cleft point of yang qiao mo 1) affects yang qiao mo 2) disperses damp heat and treats rheumatoid arthritis in males 3) relaxes the muscles, tendons and sinews to benefit and strengthen the lower back and relieve pain and spasm in bladder pathway 4) disperses wind and clears the channels to relieve headache 5) eliminates mild toxins with SI3 - clears mental cloudiness and relieves convulsions B60 Kunlun Kunlun Mountain --rire point, river - jing point 1) expels wind, clears the vessels and relaxes the sinews and muscles of neck, shoulder, waist, back, ankle and foot (es pecially lower back) 2) regulates qi, induces labor and expels placenta after birth 3) disperses masses (goiter) and calms epileptic fits 4 ) benefits barin and marrow (concussion or cerebral contusion) 5) regulates the fluid system 6) relieves pain 7) effects hyper/hypothyroidism, goiter and anterior lobe of pituitary with B62 - removes obstruction of tai yang channel to treat the stiffness of neck and back with Sp6, B67 - treats difficult labor with LI4 - treats general pains B61 Pushen Servant's Aid ----rntersection point of yang qiao mo and bladder origin of yang qiao mo B62 Shenmai Extending Vessel ----;iaster point of yang qiao mo coupled point of governing vessel the energy of the yang qiao mo rises from B62 ghost point 1) opens and moves the yang qiao mo 2) clears and cools the spirit (epilepsy and madness) 3) drains and disperses fire from region of eyes by dispersing qing-qi of eyes 4) relaxes and comforts the muscle and tendon meridians 5) benefits governing vessel channel disorders 6) alleviates daytime epilepsy attacks 7 ) relieves insomnia and allays anxiety 8) effects endocrines with SI3 - benefits shoulders, neck and ears with K6 - influences energy of heels (for runners) and balan ces body energy conditio~ with B60 - removes obstruction of tai yang channel to treat the stiffness of neck and back 51 Bladder (15) B62 (continued) with GV23, GV16 - releases and dispels heat in the yang qiao and governing vessel channels to tranquilize the mind and calm the emotions B63 Jinmen Golden Door x'i-cleft point of bladder departure point of yang wei mo 1) drains and disperses fire from region of the eyes by dis persing excess qing qi of eyes which causes redness B64 Jinggu Capital Bone -;ource point, yuan point 1) disperses wind 2) quiets the spirit and cools and clears the brain 3) clears the head, stabilizes the nervous system and calms fright 4) Softens cervix for childbirth B65 Shugu Restraining Bone ---;ood point, shu - stream point, dispersion point 1) affects prostate gland B66 Zuttonggu Penetrating Valley. ---;;ater point, ying - spring point, horary point B67 Zhiyin Arrival of Yin Jing - well point, metal point, tonification point, exit point departure point of bladder muscle meridian activates opposite side of distinct meridian called "root of tai yang" by Nei Jing 1) regulates pregnancy and childbirth and adjusts the fetus (breech birth) by causing uterine contractions which can increase heart beat of fetus - to induce labor - moxa - three times; to turn breech - moxa pole - 15 min/daily - (will not induce labor) 2) brightens the eyes and calms the spirit to treat headache and vertigo 3) clears the br:ain 4) removes damp and induces damp downward 5) regulates yin - yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses 6) clears and disperses the vicious yang 7) effects ovaries, all hormones, and lymphatic systems with LI4, Sp6 - treats difficult labor with B60, Sp6 - treats difficult labor

52 Kidney Meridian Kl Yongquan Gushing Spring -jing,-·well point, wood point, dispersio:p. point, entry point 1) reinforces kidney 2) nourishes kidney yin to suppress liver fire 3) guides rebellious qi and fire downward to awaken the spirit, open the orifices and resuscitate 4) pacifies and calms the heart, tranquilizes the mind and quiets the spirit 5) moves the qi and promotes labor 6) nourishes yin and benefits essence {jing) 7) promotes diuresis 8) regulates yin and yang 9) has strengthening and health promoting properties - (moxa pole) - energizes the entire system ("instant adrenaline") with P8 - dissipates heat and promotes clear mind with Lv2 - nourishes yin and pacifies liver with P6, GV26 - opens the orifices and resuscitates K2 Rangu Burning Valley -ying - spring point, fire point 1) eliminates heat and pacifies fire to cool the blood 2) clears obstruction from governing vessel and bladder channels in lower back (bleed) 3) relieves exhaustion and relieves pain in testicles (first aid) 4) sti:hiulates ovarian hormones with Lv2 - treats hot sicknesses with Lv3 - eliminates heat and cools the blood with LvlO - (both fire and spring points) nourishes yin and reduces fire and relieves sore throat with Sp6 - reinforces kidney and captures essence with B23, Sp6 - reinforces kidney and nourishes yin (rein forcing) K3 Taixi Great Creek -shu - stream point, yuan point, source point, earth point 1) strengthens kidneys 2) nourishes and tonifies yin of kidney., supplies liver yin and tonifies yin of entire body 3) nourishes yin to moisten the lung and c~lms wheezing and stops coughing 4) cools and clears heat and pacifies empty fire 5) promotes function of the uterus and regulates menses 6) strengthens the lower back, waist and knees 7) relieves pain in teeth and bones 8) strengthens control of ejaculation 9) stimulates pancreas with Sp6 - clears, dispers~s and nourishes deficient kidney yin, subdues fire, strengthens kidney and regulates menses (spermatorrhea, irregular menstruation) and stops epistaxis 53 Kidney (2)

K3 (continued) - with B23 - nourishes kidney yin and facilitates the essence with B23, Bl5 - adjusts the disharmony of heart and kidney with B23, GV4 - invigorates the kidney yang with B23, CV4 - (moxa) strengthens kidney jing with B23, GV4, CV4 - supports the yang of the kidney (moxa) with B47, GV4 - strengthens the kidney with Sp6, 111 - strengthens yin, reduces heat and stops nose bleed with CV4 - reinforces kidney yang with Sp6. LI4, G20, Lv2 - reinforces kidney and nourishes yin (reinforcing) with B23, K7 - reinforces kidney to accept qi (reinforcing method)

K4 Dazhong Big Gobblet -lo point 1) reinforces kidney through longitudinal lo vessel 2) benefits the essence to treat the mind and calm fear with P7, Lll, Sp6 - treats manic depressive mood swings

K5 Shuiquan Spring -xi-cleft point breaks up energetic blockages in kidney organ or meridian 1) strengthens function of kidney 2) strengthens genuine vitality 3) revives the circulation of blocked qi in the kidney meridian with K7 - stabilizes and consolidates renal qi with K7, B58 - volatilizes the kidneys with St25 - treats menstrual disorders with K7, CV4 - consolidates the renal qi with SplO - reduces heat of blood to prevent blood flowing out of vessels

K6 Zhaohai Shining Sea master point of yin heel channel (yin qiao mo) coupled point of conception vessel (ren mo) 1) benefits the kidneys and strengthens the vital essence 2) promotes function of the uterus and regulates menses 3) quiets the spirit, calms the mind and stabilizes the will 4) nourishes yin, clears heat and brings down empty yin fire 5) benefits and tonifies the throat (pharynx, larnyx and root of tongue) and stops coughing (chronic) 6) brightens the eyes and sends ancestral qi to the eyes via - yin qiao mo 7) removes obstruction from the yin qiao mo 8) dispels damp, eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis 9) clears the lungs and tonifies lung yin 10) promotes bowel movement 11) strengthens lower back and loins 12) induces placental ejection if retained after childbirth 13) balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion of body and stimulates suprarenals 54 Kidney (3) K6 (continued) with CV22 - loosens constriction in throat with 17 - (two of eight confluent points) tonifies yin and eases sore throat by reducing excess fire and benefits larynx, pharynx, chest and pleura with B62 - adjusts excesses in the yin and yang qiao mo with K7, Sp6 - nourishes yin and moistens dryness K7 Fuliu Returning Current -jing - river point, metal point, tonification point 1) benefits, regulates and strengthens the kidneys 2) regulates the menses 3) tonifies back 4) promotes and stops perspiration 5) strengthens spleen and rids body of excess fluids 6) clears the heat and nourishes yin 7) eliminates damp heat 8) strengthens genuine vitality 9) strengthens wei qi 10) regulates qi and restores qi to the vessels 11) stimulates suprarenals, thyroid and testes with K5 - stabilizes and consolidates kidney qi with K5, B58 - volatilizes the kidneys with SplO, P6, P5 - regulates qi in kidney, spleen and peri cardium with Sp6, P5 - adjusts the three yin with 1I4 - causes sweating to disperse the exterior - start sweat (disperse), stop sweat (tonify) - especially night sweats with B47 - increases urination with 19 - stregnthens lungs, elevates yang qi and restores pulse with K5, CV4 - consolidates the renal qi with CV4, B56 - consolidates renal qi with B23 - tonifies kidney yang (reinforce) with H6 - regulates sweating with Sp6 - clears the heat of yin layer with K6, Sp6 - nourishes yin and moistens dryness (rein force) with K3, B23 - reinforces kidney to accept qi (reinforcing) KB Jiaoxin Communicate Belief -xi-cleft point of yin heel channel (yin qiao mo) 1) regulates adrenals and kidney qi 2) regulates fluid balance 3) adjusts qi and blood in uterus and genitals and regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones with Bl - for all of above with Bl, Kl8, CV9 - regulates menopausal functions with Bl, Kl8, CV9, 17, K6 - reduces bloating during meno pause caused by excess gonadotrophie hormone and defi cient sex hormones 55 Kidney (4)

K9 Zhubin House Guest -xi-cleft point of yin linking channel (yin wei mo) origin point of yin wei mo 1) warms kidney 2) tonifies kidney qi 3) tonifies yin wei mo 4) tones up yuan qi 5) eliminates negative heredity during pregnancy (moxa) 6) calms mind

KlO Yingu Yin's Valley --iio - sea point, awter point, horary point 1) tonifies kidney yin and dispels heat 2) regulates and soothes lower warmer 3) regulates fluid balance 4) tonifies kidney qi 5) stimulates testosterone

Kll Hengku Traversing Bone point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)

Kl2 Dahe Great Clarity point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) 1) helps regulate emission with B23, Sp6 - strengthens the kidneys to retain essence (sperm)

Kl3 Tzuhu Door of Infants point of penetrating vessel (chong mo), a center of vital energy 1) beneficial to female reproductive organs 2) influences development of uterus (moxa) 3) increases pituitary gland

Kl4 Szuman Four Full point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)

Kl5 Chungchu Middle Flowing Out point of penetrating vessel (chong mo)

Kl6 Huangshu Vitals Correspondence point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) independent associated point of intestines 1) strengthens function of kidneys, giving renewed strength to body and mind 2) regulates water-salt balance 3) influences reproductive organs 4) improves excretory function of bladder and large intestine 56 Kidney (5) Kl7 Shangchu Merchant Crooked point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) Kl8 Shikkuan Stone Burden point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) with Bl, K8, CV9 - regulates menopausal functions with Bl, KB, CV9, 17, K6 - reduces bloating during menopause caused by excess gonadotrophie hormone and deficient sex hormones Kl9 Yintu Yin Capital point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) K20 Futungku Through the Valley point of penetrating vessel (chong mo) 1) regulates qi of five tsang organs K21 Yumen Dark Gate point of penetrating vessel (chorig mo) K22 Pulang ·walking on the Veranda --"exit point K23 Shenfeng Spirit Seal - God's Area K24 Lingshu Spirit Burial Ground K25 Shentsang Spirit Storehouse - Hiding Place of God --iii'inor chakra of lungs 1) treats cough and asthma from deficient kidneys K26 Yuchung Amidst Elegance K27 Shufu Hollow Residence associated point of all associated points 1) volatilizes the lungs 2) regulates kidney qi 3) sends qi down

57 Pericardium Meridian Pl Tian.chi Heavenly Pond -entry point window of the sky point meeting point of qi of foot and hand juey (liver, pericardium) and foot shao yin (kidney) 1) supervises the blood 2) removes obstruction of qi circulation in jueyin channels ,) has direct influence on heart (sedate to calm, stimulate to activate) P2 Tianquan Heavenly Spring P3 Quze Crooked Marsh -ho - sea point, water point 1) frees, moves and channels heart qi (main use) 2) drains and disperses heat of blood (bleeding) 3) calms the mind and regulates the heart 4) adjusts the intestines (esp. small intestine) P4 Ximen Gate of the Crevice -xi-cleft point 1) pacifies and tranquilizes heart 2) calms and peacens the spirit and tranquilizes the mind 3) opens the chest and expands the diaphragm 4) harmonizes stomach and regulates qi 5) cools the blood and detoxifies blood toxins 6) clears the vessels with P3, P5, P6 - strengthens the heart and tranquilizes the soul with H7 - tranquilizes the source of heart yang to reduce palpitations (reducing) with GV20 - regulates yang qi of governing vessel and streng thens blood functions of cnong mai and conception ves sel P5 Jianshi Intermediary -jing - river point, metal point m@eting point of upper three yin meridians 1) regulates and clears heart 2) drains excess fire from heart 3) calms the mind and quiets the spirit 4) eliminates mucus in heart and chest and dispels fullness from chest 5) harmonizes the stomach 6) restores balance between interior and exterior 7) drains triple warmer 8) reduces deep fever 9) stops pain (angina) 10) first aid for bone stuck in throat 58 Pericardium (2) (continued) with P6 - purifies and disperses triple warmer with CV12 - broadens chest and releases depression with 114 - clears obstructed qi and releases mental depression with LI4, Bl8 - dispels wind, clears qi stagnation and re leases emotional depression P6 Neiguan Inner Gate -master point of yin linking channel (yin wei mo) coupled point of penetrating vessel {chong mo) lo point 1) regulates qi and blood of heart and opens the heart orifice 2) calms the spirit, mind and heart, :peacens the qi and tran- auilizes the soul 3) expands, relaxes and decongests the chest and diaphragm 4) calms and harmonizes the stomach 5) opens yin wei mo to distribute qi to stomach, chest and heart 6) suppresses rebellious qi to stop nausea and vomiting 7) regulates qi 8) harmonizes and regulates middle and upper warmers 9) clears and spreads qi in pericardium channel 10) regulates balance between external and internal to regulate qi of yin and yang 11) awakens the brain (improves intercranial circulation) 12) stops pain 13) enhances purification and dispersement of triple warmer and drains triple warmer 14) stabilizes qi in the uterus 15) disperses stagnant liver qi 16) disperses heat (malaria) 17) opens orifices of the unconscious 18) improves circulation of blood yin of the heart thus counter- acting yang of the heart 19) regulates blood pressure and reestablishes the pulse 20) relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels 21) regulates qi function of upper and middle warmer 22) treats petit mal seizures 23) should be stimulated with Lv3 - pacifies liver and descends rebellious qi with Lv2, Lv3, G40 - spreads liver qi and loosens liver with 19 - reestablishes pulse, facilitates qi and stops asthma with St36 - harmonizes stomach and regulates qi circulation·. in middle warmer with St36, CV12 - relieves fullness in chest and activates qi with St36, CV13 - benefits morning sickness 59 Pericardium (3) P6 {continued) · with St36, CV12, Sp4 - cal~s the stomach and prevents vomiting with CV12 - harmonizes the middle warm~rf broadens~the chest and descends rebellious ai of stomach with Sp4 - opens qi and blood of middle warmer and tones up constitutional deficiencies due to heredity with CVll - opens the orifices of chest and diaphragm to re lease depression, harmonizes the stomach to stop vomit ~ngt and reduces heat and fire to ease the mind (reduc ing) with St40 - dissolves phlegm and harmonizes the center with St45 - reduces stomach fire with Lill - broadens the chest and clears heat with Sp6 - nourishes yin, clears fire, strengthens the heart to activate the blood circulation with Sp6, SplO - dispels wind-damp, eases the mind and re lieves irritability with Sp6, H7 - tranquilizes the heart, eases the mind, calms heat and calms emotions with SplO, K7, P5 - regulates qi in pericardium, spleen and kidneys with H7 - regulates and harmonizes heart and pericardium with CV17 - broadens the chest, releases depression and de scends rebellious qi to stop cough with CV14 - facilitates movement of diaphragm with SI3 - calms and clears obstruction from heart and tran quilizes the mind with Bl5, B23 - descends heart fire, communicates heart and kidney with GV26 - clears the heart and opens orifices to treat loss of consciousness with GV26, Kl - resuscitates and opens the orifices (brain) with P5 ~ purifies and disperses triple warmer with P3, P4, P5 - strengthens the heart and tranquilizes the aoul with St36, 1111, 1118, CV4, CV6 - treats hypertension with H7, GV20, 4 points around GV20 - treats dementia with SI3, GV13, GV14 - treats malarial fever with St34, Sp4 - reduces gastric acidity with St36, St25, Spl5, Lv14 - increases threshold of pain in abdomen (anesthetic) P7 Daling Big Mound -shu - stream point, source point, yuan point, earth point, dispersion point 1) clears the heart 2) calms the mind and quiets the spirit 3) disperses fire of heart and pericardium and draws false fire back into mind, calming blazing fire 4) harmonizes stomach and expands chest 5) regulates qi and stops pain 6) should be sedated with LI4 - clears fire of middle warmer (reducing) with P8 - reduces heat of pericardium, clears fire of heart 60 Pericardium (4) P7 (continued) and treats bad breath with Lll, K4, Sp6 - treats manic depressive mood swings P8 Laogong Labor's Palace -ying - spring point, fire point, horary point, hand-chakra drains excess qi down from the top of body 1) cools and clears heat from the heart and spirit 2) drains and disperses heat from the pericardium 3) resuscitates with P6 - clears and disperses heat from heart and pericar~ dium with P7 - releases abnormal heat of pericardium channel and treats bad breath with Kl - promotes clear mind and dissipates heat with Bl5 - supresses heart fire to ease the mind with 114 - disperses heat from yang ming (stomach, large intestine) P9 Zhongchong Middle Rushing -jing - well point, wood point, tonification point, resuscitates tion point 1) reduces fire from the heart 2) volatilizes the lung and opens pulses 3) regulates yin-yang, opens orifices and resuscitates the senses 4) clears and disperse the vicious yang with GV26 - clears the circulation, treats loss of con sciousness and stiffness 61 Triple Warmer Meridian TWl Guanchong Gate's Pouring Jing - well point, metal point, entry point 1) cools and clears heat of large intestine and triple warmer channels 2) brings qi down 3) controls the shoulder with Lll - clears heat and releases toxins {bleeding) with Lil - reduces heat of three warmers TW2 Yemen Fluid's Door ying - spring point, water point 1) drains excess fire in head and face 2) benefits eyes and ears 3) controls all hormonal secretions TW3 Zhongzhu rliiddle Island ~hu - stream point, tonification point, wood point 1) benefits the ear and increases auditory function 2) benefits the throat and stimulates thyroid 3) clears shaoyang channel in head (gall bladder) and disperses liver yang excess 4) dispels pathogenic heat 5) dispels wind and clears the vessels 6) facilitates circulation of qi 7) treats acute sprain in lower lumber region 8) has powerful sedative effect TW4 Yangqi Pool of Yang ~ource point, yuan point 1) relieves heat 2) relaxes the sinews and clears the channels 3) promotes function of pene.trating and conception vessel channels in controlling blood and strengthening qi 4) reinforces three warmers 5) left TW4 is tonic to yang of entire body 6) stimulates thyroid gland TW5 Waiguan Outer Gate --ro point master point of yang linking channel (yang wei mo) coupled point of girdle vessel {dai mo) 1) dispels_ wind andr-:.cools heat · 2) disperses the exterior {deficient - cold) 3) disperses stagnant qi in the channels to relieve intercostal and abdominal pain and pain and swelling in throat 4) clears shaoyang channel in head (gall bladder) and disperses liver yang excess 5) opens the orifices (ears,anus) to influence hearing, treat tinnitus and relieve constipation ,6) transforms mucus and disperses goiter 62 Triple Warmer (2) TW5 (continued) 7) relaxes the sinews and tendons, clears the vessels and streng thens arms 8) moves the yang wei mo 9) eliminates heat from triple warmer channel 10) if yang energy is excessive, it can be balanced by drawing excessive yang into yang wei mo at this point 11) stimulates thyroid 12) normalizes excess of gonadotropins with GV14 - (reducing) helps_yang remove obstruction of·ex terior to relieve pain of head and body with GV14, LI4 - (reinforcing) relieves exterior wind-cold and the depression; (reducing) clears heat, wind-heat and induces diaphoresis with Lill - sensitizes hands with P6 - harmonizes external and internal and regulates qi of yin-yang with L7 - disperses the exterior with L7, GB20 - disperses exterior cold with LI4, GB20 - removes wind and heat TW6 Zhigou Branch Ditch ---r.Jing - river. point, fire point, horary point 1) opens the intestines 2) disperses obstructions and spreads qi especially in ribcage 3) reduces depressive fire of triple warmer 4) can help drop placenta with St36 - removes blood stasis and regulates qi circulation with GB34 - (reducing) promotes and activates qi and blood circulation, disperses stagnant blood and relieves inter costal pain with Lill~ clears heat and treats skin abscess with St36, B25 - promotes bowel movements with LI4 - loosens surface and extrudes draft with GB34, Lv5 - loosens and disperses qi in intercostal re gion TW7 Huizong Ancestral Gathering xi-cleft noint 1) treats-geriatric senility TW8 Sanyangluo Three Yang Connection meeting point of three upper yang meridians 1) clears the channels and sensory orifices TW9 Sidu Fourth Ditch TWlO Tianjing Heaven's Well 7io - sea point, earth pointt dispersion point, upper ho of triple warmer (lower .ho is B53J 1) spreads and regulates qi circulation in triple warmer 2) increases qi of stomach 3) treats lymphnode TB Triple Warmer (3) 63 TWll Qinglengyuan Cooling Gulf TW12 Xiaoluo Melting Luo River TW13 Naohui Shoulder's Meeting -U disperses stagnant phlegm in goiter TW14 Jianliao Shoulder Seam -U relaxes tendons, soothes joints and invigorates collaterals TW15 Tianliao Heaven's Seam --n"weather point" - treats conditions that get worse due to weather 1) tonifies the lungs 2) speeds up the digestive apparatus 3) stimulates the temperature regulating mechanism of the body 4) stimulates secretion of the gonads and the adrenals 5) increases strength in arms with Lill, GV14, LI4 - increases sweating TW16 Tianyou Heave.n's Window --;;:;I'ndow of the sky point 1) treats sudden deafness and sudden loss of vision 2) softens neck TW17 Yifeng Wind Screen -u loosens and clears qi of ear to benefit and improve hearing 2) disperses wind and clears the channels 3) clears heat and yang 4) brightens eyes and benefits vision 5) improves voice by reducing laryngitis and aphonia 6) channels open the lo 7) antispasmodic with St36 - removes obstruction in channels and relieves difficulty in chewing with BlO - clears the mind and supresses the rebelling qi TW18 Qimai Feeding the Vessels TWlg Luxi Skull's Rest or Skull Breathing --iiold and press on each inhalation so cerebrospinal fluid moves better TW20 Jiaosun Angle of Regene,ration TW21 Ermen Ear Gate ---rz:itersection point of triple warmer and gall bladder channels 1) loosens qi of ear to open ear (esp. lumen) 2) disperses heat with GB2 - spreads and opens the ear 64

Triple Warmer (4) TW22 Heliao Harmony's Seam TW23 Sizhukong Silken Bamboo Hollow ~it point 1) dispels wind and stops pain 2) clears fire 3) brightens the eyes 65 Gall Bladder Meridian GBl Tongziliao Pupil Seam --rntersection point of small intestine and triple warmer channels on gall bladder channel entry point 1) eliminates wind-heat and dispels fire 2) benefits and brightens the eyes 3) invigorates circulation GB2 Tinghui Confluence of Hearing ---r) clears blockage and restores circulation of qi in gall bladder channel near ear 2) eliminates wind with TW21 - spreads and opens the orifice (ear) GB3 Shangguan Upper Hinge GB4 Hanyan Jaw's Dislike GB5 Xuanlu Suspended Skull GB6 Xuanli Suspended Regulator --Y) disperses and descends liver yang GB7 Qubin Crook of the Temple GB8 Shuaigu Leading to Valley ---r) disperses and descends liver yang GBlO Fubai :Floating White GBll Touqiaoyin Yin Cavity on the Head GB12 Wangu :Finished Bone -ry eliminates wind and clears ear with Bl8 and Bl9 - reduces the upward disturbance of fire of liver and gall bladder GB13 Benshen Original Spirit GB14 Yangbai Yang White --rritersection point of stomach channel and yang linking channel (yang wei mo) on gall bladder channel 1) dispels wind 2) brightens the eyes and clears the vision 3) invigorates circulation and stops pain GB15 Toulinqi Near Tears on the Head -ry has contact with brain with GB20 and GB39 - reduces heat in gall bladder channel 66 Gall Bladder (2) GB16 Muchuang Vision's Window ---intersection point of yang linking vessel {yang wei mo) at GB16 wind: attacks and enters gall bladder meridian and spreads to other meridians-?? GB17 Zhenying Upright Encampment intersection point of yang linking vessel {yang wei mo) GB18 Chengling Support the Spirit --rri'tersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) GB19 Naokung Brain Cavity --rritersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) GB20 Fengchi Wind Pond -riitersection point of yang linking channel (yang wei mo), yang heel channel {yang qiao mo) and triple warmer channels on gall bladder channel s~ecial point for vago-sympathetic l) expels wi:t1d-cold·and wind-heat and liberates the exterior 2) reducee and relieves heat and disperses yang coagulation 3) pacifies the _yang and fire of liver to calm and regulate the liver 4) drains and disperses fire of gall bladder 5) disperses and descends liver yang from head 6) pacifies liver wind 7) benefits hearing and maintains function of inner ear for main~ taining sense of balance 8) brightens the eyes and benefits vision 9) awakens the spirit and brain and clears the mind 10) resuscitates the senses 11) treats headache, dizziness and vertigo with GV14 - dispels wind-damp and clears heat (reducing) with Lv2 - nourishes yin, reduces heat of liver and gall bladder and clears the head with LI4, Bl - dispels wind and disperses heat with GV26, LI20 - removes wind-damp and stops pain GB21 Jianjing Shoulder Well ~int of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) center of energy for five tsang organs 1) clears heat (anti-inflammatory) 2) disperses stagnation and stops pain 3) sends qi downward to expel retained placenta and relieve brE!ast pain 4) tranquilizes liver qi 5) affects hyperthyroidism with Stl8 - regulates qi circulation, disperses accumulation and relieves swelling 67

Gall'._ Bladder ( 3) GB22 Yuanye Gulf's Fluids GB23 Zhejin Flank's Sinews GB24 Riyue Sun Moon ~arm point of gall bladder 1) disperses and corrects the flowing functional qi of gall bladder and liver 2) cools and regulates damp heat 3) descends rebellious qi 4) harmonizes the middle burner 5) causes contractions of gall bladder to expel stones in duct with GB34, GB34a - spreads, drains and disperses qi of gall bladder with GB34, Lv14, GB34a - disperses stagnation of liver, eases gall bladder, disperses damp-heat and regulates middle warmer GB25 Jingmen Capital's Door --narm point of kidney 1) sedates kidney yang 2) influences kidney yin GB26 Dai Mai Girdle Vessel --rntersection point of girdle channel {dai mo) on gall bladder channel special point for gynecological disorders special point for paralysis 1) eliminates damp-heat by increasing flow of dai mo, draining spleen wetness 2} alleviates discharge {leukorrhea) 3 ) regulates and strengthens the dai mo (girdle channel) 4 ) pacifies rebelling fire of liver 5} pro~otes kidney qi ciculation with CV6, CV4 - eliminates leukorrhea and nocturnal emission with CV3, CV4 - reinforces conception vessel and chong mo to supplement the qi of chest with GB27 - captures and controls dai mo and treats excessive leukorrhea and menses GB27 Wushu Five Pivots --rntersection point of girdle vessel (dai mo) with GB27 - captures and controls dai mo and treats excessive leukorrhea and menses GB28 Weidao Maintain the Way --rntersection point of girdle channel (dai mo) on gall bladder channel 1) effects broad ligament of uterus 68 Gall Bladder (4) GB29 Juliao Stationary Seam --riitersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) and yang heel channel (yang qiao mo) on gall bladder channel with GB30, B54 - alleviates wind dampness pain in leg GB30 Huantiao Encircling Leap --riitersection point of bladder channel on gall bladder channel 1) benefits lower back 2) regulates hip joint 3) strengthens thigh 4) facilitates movement of leg and encourages leg (femur) growth in children 5) benefits the knees 6) clears the channels and removes obstructions with GB34 - augments and adjusts function of lower limit, dis pels wind and damp, removes obstructions of channels, re gulates qi and blood circulation with GB34, Sp9 - dispels wind, disperses cold, dissolves damp and removes obstruction of channels GB31 Fengshi Wind Market 7:T dispels wind 2) relaxes tendons 3) tonifies waist, strengthens thighs and tonifies knees 4) detoxifies liver and clears mind of toxic thoughts GB32 Zhongdu Middle Ditch GB33 Xiyangguan Knee's Yang Hinge GB34 Yanglingchuan Yang Tomb Spring ho - sea point, earth point meeting point of muscles (smooth and striated), sinews and ligaments 1) opens and drains the gall bladder to regulate distribution of functional qi (increases contraction of gall bladder) 2) facilitates and harmonizes the liver 3) soothes and regulates yang of gall bladder and liver and clears gall bladder fire 4) cools and dispels damp heat 5) relaxes sinews and muscle channels, tonifies tendons, ligaments and bones, facilitates joints, clears the vessels and relieves soreness from fatigued musc1es 6) tonifies spleen and dissolves sputum 7) eliminates phlegm-fire in stomach 8) regulates colon (increases perstaltic action) to relieve chron ic constipation 9) brings down high blood pressure 10) helps urinary incontinence 11) relieves pain in costal and hypochondriac regions 69 Gall Bladder (5) GB34 (continued} -r2T promotes ~ctivity in appendix to facilitate absorption and decrease inflammation with CV9 - conducts water damp to make it come out through urination (diuretic function to help the bowel movement) with GB43 - reduces damp heat of liver and gall bladder with CV12 - strengthens spleen and stomach (reinforcing) to help transportation and transformation of water and cereals to support body resistance (zheng qi) with Lv2 - harmonizes and regulates liver function and liver qi circulation to release depression; clears fire from liver and gall bladder (reducing) with Lv3 - pacifies the liver, reduces the channel qi of liver and gall bladder, suppresses rebelling qi of liver, stops pain and treats foot spasms with Sp4 - strengthens the spleen and dissolves the damp (re inforcing) with Sp6 - strengthens spleen and clears damp heat of intestines and stomach with Lill - spreads qi, reduces fire, descends the turbid, facilitates the joints and removes obstructions of tendons and bones with SplO - strengthens the spleen, clears the blood heat and regulates the menses with GB30 - dispels wind and damp, removes obstructions from channels, regulates qi and blood circulation and augments and adjusts function of lower limbs with TW6 -promotes qi and blood ciculation to regulate qi in shao yang (gall bladder, triple warmer) and relieve hypo chondriac and intercostal pain with LI6 - treats edema below the lumbar region with B20 - strengthens spleen, dissolves damp and reduces heat with GB39 - strengthens the tendons and consolidates the bones (GB39 is influential point of marrow) with St40 - eliminates phlegm fire in stomach with GV14 - disperses heat in yang jaundice with LI4, St44 - clears damp heat of intestines and stomach to treat damp-heat diarrhea with GB39, Bll - strengthens the tendons and bones with GB30, Sp9 - dispels wind, disperses cold, dissolves damp and removes the obstruction of channels with GB24, Lvl4, GB34a - disperses stagnation of liver, eases the gall bladder, disperses damp heat and regulates the middle warmer with TW6, Lv5 - loosens and disperses qi in intercostal regions with Bl8, Bl9 - disperses wet heat of liver and gall bladder with GB34a, GB24 - spreads, drains and disperses qi of gall bladder with Lill, Chia-chi - regulates the 3 yang 70 Gall Bladder (6) GB34a Dannangxue Gall Bladder Orifice 1) treats disorders of gall bladder with GB34, GB24 - spreads, disperses and drains qi of gall bladder with GB34, GB24, Lvl4 - disperses stagnation of liver, eases the gall bladder, disperses damp-heat and regulates the middle warmer GB35 Yangjiao Yang's Intersection ~-cleft point of yang linking channel (yang wei mo) 1) disperses liver fire to treat hot diseases and rising fire GB36 Waiqiu Outer Mound ~-cleft point GB37 Guangming Bright Light -ro point 1) regulates liver 2) clears and brightens vision 3) clears and reduces fire of liver and gall bladder 4) stimulates anterior lobe of pituitary GB38 Yangfu Yang's Help -rfng - river point, fire point, dispersion point 1) reduces liver and gall bladder 2) expels wind and damp GB39 Xuanzhong (Jeu.gu) Suspended Bell (Where the Bone Disappears) ~eting point of the marrow · special point for leukocytosis intersection point of the 3 yang leg channels 1) relaxes the sinews and ligaments and clears the vessels and relaxes the neck 2) tonifies the marrow, strengthens the bone and treats brain problems 3) dispels wind and damp 4) pacifies the liver 5) induces qi and blood downward 6) moves qi and treats hemorrhoids 7) dispels heat and communicates the superficial with the internal of the 3 foot yang channels with GB34 - strengthens the tendons and consolidates the bones with Bll - strengthens the tendons and builds up the bone with Lv4 - reduces liver and strengthens spleen (reducing) with GB34, Bll - strengthens the tendons and bones with GB20, GB15 - reduces heat in the gall bladder channel 71 Gall Bladder (7) GB40 Qiuxu Mound of Ruins ~urce point, yuan point 1) spreads liver qi and benefits the gall bladder 2) cl rs and drains fire from the liver and gall bladder 3) clears the vessels and benefits the joints 4) treats external trauma especially below the waist with GB41, Lv3 ~ reduces and removes liver fire and depression with Lv2, Lv3, P6 - spreads liver qi and disperses gall blad der with Bl6 - regulates circulation of qi in the liver GB41 Zulinqi Near Tears on the Foot shu - stream point, wood point, horary point, exit point master point of the girdle channel (dai mo) coupled point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) 1) harmonizes and regulates the liver and gall bladder 2) spreads liver qi to reduce stagnation of sputum and blood af liver channel 3) dispels damp heat 4) clears wetness (damp spleen) by draining into dai mo, therefore increasing spleen qi and blood production, improving digestion and warming extremitie,s 5) clears and regulates the girdle channel (dai mo) 6) relieves distention and swelling in the breast 7) stops secretion of milk with Lv2 - clears fire of liver and gall bladder with GB40, Lv3 - reduces and removes liver fire and depression with Bl, B2 - clears heat and brightens the eye GB42 Diwuhui Ground's Fifth Meeting GB43 Xiaxi Gallantry's Stream ~ng - spring point, water point, tonification point 1) treats ear diseases with GB34 - reduces damp heat of liver and gall bladder GB44 Zuqiaoyin Yin Cavity of the Foot --"'jing - well point, metal point 1) regulates yin-yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses 2) clears and disperses the vicious yang 3) replaces trace minerals

72 Liver Meridian Lvl Dadun Great Honesty Jing - well point, wood point, entry point 1) cools and clears hot blood (bleeding) and controls excessive menses (bleeding) 2) removes obstruction of liver to disperse the depressive qi 3) relieves obstruction in lower warmer (dispersing) 4) warms the liver 5) relieves pain of cold-hernia (moxa) 6) benefits wind (esp. acute) 7) regulates yiniyang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses 8) clears and disperses the vicious yang with Sp6 - stops bleeding and captures blood back into chan nels (reinforcing); removes obstruction in the channels (moxa) with Spl - treats hypermenorrhea (moxa) Lv2 Xingjian Walk Between ying - spring point, fire point, dispersi.on point 1) drains, clears and disperses fire of liver and gall bladder 2) disperses stagnant qi of liver and gall bladder 3) soothes and loosens liver to release liver qi 4) disperses and clears qi and fire of heart and clears the pericardium 5) draws down excess yang, eases the mind and removes the depression 6) clears the lower warmer 7) relaxes cramps, spasms and convulsions 8) affects pancreas with Sp6 - activates blood circulation and removes the blood stasis with Lvl4 - removes obstruction of liver and liver qi depression . with G34 - harmonizes the liver, clears liver qi circulation and releases depression; clears fire of liver and gall' bladder (reducing) with G20 - reduces liver fire, nourishes yin and clears the head with Kl - nourishes yin and pacifies liver with Lv3 - pacifies liver and restricts wood with CV3 - clears liver fire with G41 - clears fire of liver and gall bladder with Sp6, SplO - removes obstruction of qi and activates blood circulation (reducing) with Lv3, Sp9 - harmonizes liver and dissolves depression with St25 - disperses liver fire 73 Liver (2)

Lv3 Taichong Great Pouring shu - stream point, source point, yuan point point, earth point i~dependant associated point of spasm 1) clears, adjusts, pacifies and harmonizes the liver and gall bladder 2) spreads, disperses and eliminates liver qi stagnation 3) regulates circulation of blood to disperse congealed blood and regulates the menses 4) cools, clears and drains heat and fire from liver and gall bladder 5) tonifies liver blood 6) calms and extinguishes liver wind 7) suppresses rebellious qi to stop vomiting 8) regulates vital qi, strengthens raising qi and removes ir regularities in the body qi 9) calms stomach and expands chest 10) opens the channels and supresses convulsions, spasms and cramps 11) brightens and benefits the eyes, stimulates vision center of the central nervous system and benefits the throat 12) expels wind and stops pain 13) clears head and thinking, relieves headache and suppresses dizziness 14) relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frus trated and jealous with Lvl4 - disperses liver qi stagnation, specifically in the lower warmer, regulates circulation of blood, de scends rebelling qi, relieves distention and sedates pain with P6 - pacifies the liver and descends the rebelling qi with G34 - pacifies the liver, suppresses the rebelling qi of liver, stops pain and stops spasms with LI4 - opens the four passes (upper and lower gates) to pacify liver yang, regulate qi and blood circulation, re moves the obstruction of channels, opens the orifices, relieves mental cloudiness and regulates biorythm (jet lag) vvi th Lv2 - pacifies liver with Bl8 - removes liver depression with LI4, B23 - stops pain and convulsion and treats opis thotomus with Sp6 - nourishes yin of liver and kidney to relieve ex cess fire, disperses extravasation of blood in inter costal region .(blood outside of vessels due to injury) with Lvl3 - loosens the liver and scatters effused blood with K2 - eliminates heat and cools the blood to treat hot sicknesses with Lv2, P6 - loosens liver 74 Liver (3) Lv4 Zhongfeng Middle Seal ~etal point, Jing - river point 1) spreads the liver qi 2) clears the channels with G39 - strengthens the tendons, builds up the bone Lv5 Ligou Insect Itch --ro point 1) drains the liver, spreads liver qi and relieves obstruction in lower warmer 2) benefits urogenital area and eliminates damp-heat from genitals to stop discharge and itching 3) regulates menses 4) regulates function of bladder 5) bene.!its the qi 6) relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels 7) tonifies and warms fire of life function as manifested in sexuality with CV4 - strengthens yang at the base (kidneys) with CV4, Sp6 - strengthens sexual response with CV3 - reduces fire of the liver with T6, G34 - loosens and disperses qi in the intercostal region Lv6 Zhongdu Middle Capitol ~i-cleft point 1) harmonizes blood and qi Lv7 Xiguan Knee Barrier Lv8 Ququan Crooked Source ~ater point, ho -sea point, tonification point 1) regulates and loosens liver and eliminat~s stagnant liver qi 2) clears and cools heat and damp-heat 3) drains the lower burner and benefits the bladder to initiate diuresis 4) relaxes ligaments and muscle channels with Lv3 - clears liver heat with Lv2 - dredges and disperses liver qi with Lv2, Sp6 - treats orchitis with Sp8 - improves circulation Lv9 Yinbao Yin Envelope ---r) affects veins 2) treats irregular periods with discharge of thick blood LvlO Femur-Wuli Femur Five Miles 75

Liver (4) Lvll Yinlian Yin Screen Lvl2 Jimai Hasty Pulse Lvl3 Zhangmen Official Gate --a:Iarm point of spleen meeting point of yang organs 1) spreads the liuer qi and clears obstructions of liver meri dian and. its lo channels 2) strengthens spleen, benefits qi, moves fluids and relieves distention 3) disperses congealed blood and dispels masses 4) disperses cold-damp 5) relieves retention of food 6) regulates circulation of qi and blood 7) influences the liver's capacity to neutralize unemployed sex hormones to help headaches, migraines, and menopausal syn dromes with CV12 - regulates function of spleen and stomach to dis solve phlegm (re:ducing) with Bl7, Bl8 - clears obstruction of liver with G41, T5 - influences liver's capacity to neutralize un employed sex hormones to help headaches, migraines and menopausal syndromes with St44 - promotes digestion, relieves epigastric full ness and relieves distention with B20, Sp3, CV12 - (needle and moxa) invigorates yang of spleen, promotes the transporting function, expels damp, relieves distention and checks diarrhea with Lv3 - loosens the liver and scatters effused blood with B20 - drives away cold and damp with St36, CV12 - adjusts the stomach and spleen Lvl4 Qimen Expect Gate --a:Iarm point of liver, exit point intersection point of spleen and yin linking channel on liver channel 1) calms and promotes function of liver 2) spreads and moves liver qi to regulate circulation of qi 3) transforms and removes congealed blood to activate blood circulation of channels 4) helps transformation and transportation function of spleen 5) relieves retention of food 6) relaxes lower ribcage, encourages breathing and relieves pain in hypochondrium 7) relieves hiccoughs and stops sneezing with G24 - pacifies liver and removes depression of qi with Bl7, Bl8 - eliminates congealed blood with Lv3 - disperses liver qi stagnation specifically in the lower warmer; restores the balance in the liver, relieves distention and stops pain 76 Liver (5) Lvl4 (continued) - with G34 - disperses liver qi stagnation affecting the mid dle warmer with G34, G24, G34a (Dannangxue) - disperses stagnation of liver, eases the gall bladder, disperses damp-heat and regulates the middle warmer

77 Governing Vessel Meridian GVl Ohangqiang Long Strength ~ntry point lo point of governing vessel - lo vessel goes from GVl to GV16 reunion point with kidney, gall bladder and conception vessel meridians one of the sea of marrow points with GV15, GV16, GV17 and GV28 it is important that the patient not have any sexual relations or drink any cold drinks after treating this point 1) benefits qi of the anal sphincter, retracts the anus and treats hemorrhoids 2) regulates the intestines 3) tonifies the spine 4) opens the conception vessel and governing vessel with B57 - cl ars damp heat of large intestine and treats hemorrhoids with B30 - contracts the ligaments supporting the anus GV2 Yaoshu Shu of the Renal Region or Loin Shu Point associated point of the reanl region no sexual relations should be undertaken after needling this point 1) warms and moistens the lower burner 2) stimulates parathyroids GV3 Yaoyangguan Lumbar Yang's Gate ---r) regulates the kidney qi 2) benefits the lower back and knees 3) eliminates cold and dampness 4) distributes ancestral energy to the pelvic region 5) stimulates testes with B23 - dispels cold damp (moxa) with B23, ·B54 - relaxes the lumbar muscles with B23, B50 - relaxes soft tissues and activates blood cir culation in lower back GV4 Mingmen Gate of Life --Wei Jing - chapter 6 - Tai Yang's root is at B67 and its termin ating point is at GV4 1) strengthens the kidneys, benefits and replenishes kidney yang and nourishes the source qi 2) benefits the lumbar vertebrae and strengthens back 3) regulates the menses and stops excessive vaginal discharge 4) stren~thens sexual function in men (women?) 5) (moxa) strengthens urinary continence in infants 6) energy boost point for athletes 7) relieves mental and physical exhaustion 8) distributes ancestral energy and yang energy to the pelvic region, therefore mobilizing the yin of the pelvis 9) stimulates testes, adrenals, ovaries 78 Governing Vessel (2) (continued) with B23 ..-.reinforQes the vital qi of the kidney and strengthens yang with B23, K3 - invigorates the yang of the kidney with B23, K3, CV4 - supports the yang of the kidney (moxa) with B47, K3 - strengthens the kidney with GV20 - strengthens the governing vessel channel and sup ports the penetrating and conception vessel channels with CV4 - warms the kidney yang with Spl - replenishes and benefits renal yang GV5 Xuanshu Suspended Pivot ~cestral energy of the kidneys ascends and descends here GV6 Jizhong Middle of Spine --r) athletes' energy boost point 2) stimulates entire endocrine system, especially adrenals GV7 Zhongshu Middle Pivot --rmportant point for the accumulation of energy GV8 Jinsuo Contracted Muscle --=this point affects the musculature along the entire length of the spine with GV12 - (moxa both) for attack of wind with very strong or non-existant pulse GV9 Zhiyang Arrival of Yang yang energy arrives at this point for distribution as Zhiyin - B67 means yin energy arrives Suwen - one of a. group of points called .. recession of yin and yang energies" - GV9, CV22, CV12 and CV4 - needled when there is a conflict between yin and yang directly linked to CV22 1) transforms damp heat and treats jaundice 2) expands the chest and diaphragm 3) regulates the qi functions 4) eases liver and gall bladder 5) treats febrile diseases and mental disorders GVlO Lingtai · · Soul• s Monument -n cools the spleen 2) immediate energy boost point - first aid for fainting or fatigue 3) treats furuncle with Gvl2 - removes pathogenic yang and toxic fire (reducing) GVll Shendao Spirit's Path an internal branch of the spleen muscle meridian reaches this point 1) stimulates posterior pituitary and adrenals 79 Governing Vessel (3) GV12 Shenzhu Body's Pillar --rT strengthens lungs and cools heat of the chest 2) readjusts qi of all the yang channels with L9, St40 - restores order to lungs, eliminates wind, transforms phlegm and stills cough with L9, St40, Bl3 - regulates the lung, extrudes draft, dis solves phlegm and produces antitussive action with GV8 - (moxa both) for attack of wind (feng) with very strong or non-existant pulse with GVlO - removes pathogenic yang and toxic fire (reducing) GV13 Taodao Way of Happiness --rii'tersection point with the bladder meridian - vessel goes from GV12 (Shenzhu) to B12 (Fengmen) to Taodao (GV13) entry point of sea of energy with GV14 1) cools heat and relieves the exterior 2) eliminates wind-cold 3) calms the spirit and clears the mind 4) spreads yang qi through governing vessel, regulates yang channels, and purifies all yang of the body 5) readjusts qi in governing vessel and harmonizes yin and yang 6) stimulates pituitary and adrenals with GV14 - purifies the yang of the body GV14 Dazhui Great Hammer ----riitersection point of all yang meridians entry point of sea of energy with GV13 1) clears, cools, drains and disperses heat, relieves fever and _treats-malaria 2) eliminates wind and cold 3) opens the ~xterior_and t~dua~s-perspiration 4) opens-.and resto·r.es· the yang- by. spreading yang qi through the _governing vessel and whole body - 5) opens the lungs and transforms mucus 6) calms the spirit, quiets the soul and pacifies the will 7) clears and awakens the brain and mind 8} benefits the lungs and tonifies lung qi to treat deficient yin symptoms of t.b. (tidal fevers, steaming bone disease) 9) expels wind to treat neck and cervical problems 10) stimulates immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation 11) regulates the blood 12j clears the throat and stimulates thyroid 13) has strengthening and health promoting properties 14) athletes• energy point - increases strength 15) repeated suface taps or piques livens up the motor responses with LI4 - allays inflammation, induces perspiration and clears the throat with St43 - removes and reduces exterior pathogenic heat es pecially when in yang ming layer 80 Governing Vessel (4) GV14 (continued) - with 1111 - dispels wind and clears heat with TW5 - (reinforcing) removes obstruction of exterior to release pain of head and body with GB20 - (reducing) dispels wind-damp and clears heat with 114, TW5 - (reinforcing) relieves exterior wind-cold and the depression; (reducing) clears wind-heat and induces diaphoresis with 114, St36 - helps correct leukopenia in chemotherapy and radiotherapy patients with St36, Bl3 - brings down eosinophil count almost immed- iately to treat tropical eosinophilia with LI4, Lill, St43 - clears and disperses sum.rner heat with GV13 - purifies the yang of the body with B13, 16 - replenishes the lung and disperses the noxious factors GV15 Yamen Door of Muteness --rii'tersection point of yang linking vessel (yang wei mo) with governing vessel sea of marrow point with GVl, GV16, GV17, and GV28 exit point sea of bone marrow this point recieves a vessel from the bladder meridian 1) opens the voice and benefits the throat and treats mutism 2) clears the spirit and consciousness and strengthens the mind 3) expels wind, removes obstruction from collaterals and stops pain with K6 - relaxes the root of the tongue with CV23 - strengthens speaking ability GV16 Feng Fu Wind Palace --rii'tersection point with yang linking vessel (yang wei mo), bladder, and governing vessel channels this point sends a vessel directly into the brain directly linked to CV23 sea of marrow point with GVl, GV15, GV17, and GV28 wei qi concentrates at this point ghost point window of the sky point 1) eliminates wind (general, pathogenic and liver-wind) 2) eliminates excess yang from upper body and cleanses yang which has been obscured by phlegm 3) pacifies the spirit, quiets the soul, awakens the brain and clears the mind 4) treats convulsion 5) stimulates pituitary and central nervous system with GV23, B62 - dispels and releases the heat in yang qiao and governing vessel channels to tranquilize the mind and calm the emotions 81

Governing Vessel (5) GV16 (continued) - with GV14, GV20 - clears. and. disperses yang draft, quiets soul and awakens brain with Bl2, GB20 - reduces wind with GV20 - treats brain disorders GV17 Naohu Brain Door ---=tliis point sends vessels directly into brain controlling point of sea of marrow sea of marrow point with GVl, GV15, GV16, and GV28 intersection point with bladder meridian this point "regulates the marrow and brain" 1) encourages optimistic attitude 2) builds a strong spirit and psychic energy 3) athletes' "guts" point 4) stimulates pituitary GV18 Qiangqian Strength Divider ~inforces action of other nearby points GV19 Houding Posterior Summit e'ntry point of sea of bone marrow GV20 Baihui Hundred Meetings --rritersection point of all yang meridians 1) awakens the brain, mind and senses, promotes resuscitation and mental clearness and stops the stroke syndrome 2) causes yang to ascend (moxa), benefits the vital qi and elevates the clean qi 3) calms the spirit and stabilizes the will 4) clears the brnin and mind 5) adjusts qi of governing vessel 6) clears heat and stops spasms from convulsions {bleeding) 7) extinguishes liver wind from upper body and pacifies liver 8) expels wind and cold of head and clears the orifices 9) increases yang qi to prevent excessive bleeding 10) cools the body (moxa) 11) stabilizes body against shock 12) athletes' "gutstt point 13) stimulates pineal with CV4 - (moxa) captures qi and resuscitates yang with GV26 - regulates yang qi of governing vessel and three yang arm channels, opens the orifices and resuscitates the brain to treat unconsciousness with GV26, Yintang - opens the orifices and wakes up the mind with K3 - subdues yang with P7, H7, H5, H6 - causes normal EEG in grand mal seizures and reduces abnormal spikes in waves with P4 - (moxa) regulates yang qi of governing vessel and strengthens blood capturing function of chong mo and con ception vessel 82

Governing Vessel (6) GV20 (continued) - with CV8, CV4 - (moxa) draws back the yang and rescues from dying GV21 Qiangding Anterior Summit GV22 Xinhui Skull Meeting GV23 Shangxing Upper Star -rn Vietnamese, this point is called Than Duung, MinhCuong, Qui Duong - Route of the Gods, Clear Spirit, Route of the Devil intersection point with bladder meridian ghost point 1) disperses wind heat 2) reduces excessive yang of the governing vessel to reduce hyperactivity of heat 3) clears the nasal cavity with GV16, B62 - dispels and relieves the heat in the yang qiao mo and governing vessel to tranquilize the mind and calm the emotions GV24 Shenting Spirit Hall --riitersection point with bladder meridian 1) quiets the soul and clears the brain 2) stimulates thyroid with H7 - quiets the soul and clears the brain GV24.5 Yintang Seal Hall face acupuncture point for lung 1) reduces and eliminates wind heat 2) calms the spirit 3) clears and opens nasal cavity 4) promotes relaxation and checks convulsions (moxa) 5) treats headache with St36, 1111, Lv3 - prevents stroke with GV20 - resuscitates the mind and opens clenched teeth with LI20 - clears fire and removes obstruction of nose with GV20, GV26 - opens the orifice and wakes up the mind GV25 Suliao Plain Seam ---:ai'is point is very susceptible to wind 1) clears the mind and senses 2) raises the yang, drains heat and restores qi 3) regulates the pituitary GV26 Renzhong Middle of Man intersection point of stomach and large intestine channels with governing vessel channel face acupuncture point for uterus and bladder crossing point for the left and right large intestine channels revival point for fainting 83

Governing Vessel (7) GV26 (continued) ~ost point 1) cools heat and opens the orifices 2) clears the spirit, brain and senses and restores consciousness 3) regulates rebellious qi of yin and yang to harmonize yin and yang 4) raises blood pressure 5) calms the spirit and mind and stabilizes the will 6) clears the vessels and benefits the spine (lumbar and cervical) 7) expels wind (internal) especially of face, reduces swelling of face and benefits mouth 8) regulates qi in governing vessel 9) invigorates circulation and has refreshing effect with P6 - clears heat and opens the orifices to treat blur- ring of mind or loss of consciousness with Yintang - resuscitates the mind and opens clenched teeth with P6, Kl - opens the orifices (brain) and resuscitates with GB20, LI20 - removes wind-damp and stops pain with GV20, Yintang - opens the orifice and wakes up the mind with 111, L5 - {bleeding) reduces summer heat and opens the orifices with LI4, Lv3, Kl, P6, Shin-hsuan - increases effectiveness of GV26 with GV20, CV6, K7 - reduces shock with Lill effective for spinal adjustments GV27 Duiduan Exchange Terminus GV28 Yinjiao Gum's Crossing --"exit point intersection point of conception vessel, stomach, and governing vessel channels one of sea of marrow points with GVl, GV15, GV16, GV17

84 Conception Vessel Meridian CVl Huiyin Meeting of Yin ---;'ntry point intersection point of three yin foot meridians (spleen, liver kidney), conception vessel, governing vessel and chong mo; it registers the condition of the liver, the head and all genito-urinary organs. lo point of conception vessel emergency point for drowning 1) opens the orifices in unconsciousness 2) communicates yin with yang 3) clears obstruction from the heart orifice 4) emergency point for drowning CV2 Qugu Crooked Bone ---intersection point of three yin foot muscle meridians and stomach muscle meridian intersection point of conception vessel, liver and yin qiao mo 1) tonifies the uterus and regulates menstrual function 2) mobilizes bladder and regulates urination 3) stimulates internal secretions CV3 Zhongji Middle Summit ~larm point of bladder intersection point of three yin foot meridians (spleen, liver, kidney) and conception vessel intersection point of three yin foot muscle meridians (spleen, liver, kidney) 1) strengthens vital qi of kidney and tonifies sexual function 2) regulates the bladder and lower warmer and promotes urination 3) regulates the uterus, regulates the menses and removes stuck blood in uterus 4) eliminates damp heat in uterus and bladder 5) assists movement and transforming function of qi and stops pain 6) stimulates testes and pancreas with Sp6 - regulates qi function of lower warmer and regulates function of genital organs (Sp6 sends qi up, CV3 sends it deep) with Lv5 - reduces fire of liver with Lv2 - clears liver fire and heat with B28 - (reducing) clears damp heat of bladder to regulate urination; (reinforcing) regulates bladder with St27 - removes blood coagulation and stops pain with CV4, GB26 - (reinforcing) reinforces chong mo and con ception vessel to supplement the qi of chest with CV4, CV6 - (reinforcing) reinforces the deficiency and injury of lower warmer; excess moxabustion can create excessive imperial fire resulting in infertility with CV9 - opens the waterway (induces diuresis) with B32, B33, B28, B53 - regulates bladder function 85 Conception vessel (2) CV4 Guanyuan Gate at the Source ~arm point of small intestine intersection point of three yin foot muscle meridians (spleen, liver, kidney) and conception vessel at Cv4 the chong mo separates from the conception vessel with GV9, CV12 and CV22 - forms the four meeting points of yin and yang qi with CVlO, CVl2 and CVl3 - forms energy concentration points 1) strengthens and replenishes the kidney qi 2) tonifies yuan qi (vital essence) 3) benefits, nourishes and warms kidney yang 4) warms the uterus and regulates the menses 5) regulates the bladder to obtain diuresis (research - causes contraction of bladder) 6) regulates intestines (digestive and excretory functions) and eliminates obstruction from the intestines 7) regulates and reinforces the qi of chong mo and conception vessel 8) regulates and moves the blood and qi in the lower warmer and disperses cold from the lower warmer (moxa) 9) tonifies the middle warmer, strengthens spleen and benefits the raising qi (prolapse) 10) tones up abdominal muscles (reinforcing) 11) accelerates circulation of yin energy 12) has health promoting and strengthening properties and is used - for an..v deficiency of qi 13) stimulates testes and sex hormones with B23 - reinforces kidney, mobilizes yuan qi, treats cold extremities and kidney diarrhea (moxa) with CV6, Sp6 - (reducing) promotes qi circulation and removes blood coagulation; (reinforcing) reinforces qi, nourishes blood and overcomes blood deficiency with CV6 - overcomes deficient yang and tonifies the genuine vitality and renal essence (moxa); increa~es functional activity of hypothalamus and adrenals (moxa needle) with Sp6, Lill - (reducing) removes obstruction of channels, activates blood circulation and treats blood diseases with CV8, GV20 - (moxa) draws back the yang and rescues from dieing with CV3, GB26 - (reinforcing) reinforces chong mo and con ception vessel to supplement the qi of chest with CV3, CV6 - (reinforcing) reinforces the deficiency and injury of lower warmer; avoid excessive moxa for men to avoid excessive imperial fire resulting in infertility with CV8, CV6 - (moxa) draws back the yang and rescues from collapse with St39, B21 - (reducing) clears heat of intestines, con ducts stagnation and treats diarrhea with blood with St25, CV12 - (moxa) warms the stomach and intestines and disuerses the cold with St36, CV6 - restores the primary qi with St36 - tonifies the spleen and kidneys to strengthen vitality 86 Conception Vessel (3)

CV4 (continued) with Spl - stops uterine bleeding with Lv5 - strengthens yang at the base {kidneys) with St25, St37 - clears obstruction from the intestines with B23, K3 - (moxa) strengthens kidney jing with B23, K3, GV4 - (moxa) supports the yang of the kidneys with B23, CV17 - (moxa) reinforces chong qi (central qi) CV5 Shimen Stone Door ~larm point of triple warmer also called Tantian {Elixer of Long Life) - an important point for concentration of energy in the body yuan qi (heating energy of lower burner) rises from CV5 1) evaluates and controls the three warmers CV6 Qihai Sea of Qi ~ith CV5 represents the center of energy in the body has strong concentration of yin energy 1) benefits,,_strengthens, regulates and moves tl!,e qi 2) strengthens, nouriehes and regulates the source, fortifies the vital essence and regulates yuan qi 3) tonifies kidneys and benefits, nourishes and invigorates kidney yang (warms life gate fire) 4) regulates qi of chong mo and conception vessel 5) dispels dampness 6) reduces fire of liver and gall bladder 7) reduces pathogenic heat of the blood layer 8) (reinforcing) captures the blood and stops bleeding 9) (moxa) warms middle and lower warmer to remove abdominal cold 10) warms hands and feet 11) tonifies any deficiency of qi and preserves sexual fluids 12) benefits spine especially "slipped disc" 13) moves qi and blood in the lower warmer 14) strengthens lower abdominal wall 15) stimulates thyroid with CV12 - (moxa) warms the middle warmer, disperses the cold and dissolves the damp to treat diarrhea and dysentary with CV8 - (moxa) warms the middle warmer, disperses cold, treats qi depression, rescues the collapse and fortifies the foundation with CV4, Sp6 - (reinforcing) reinforces qi, nourishes blood and treats symptoms of blood deficiency; (reducing) pro motes qi circulation and removes blood coagulation with CV4, CV3 - (reinforcing) reinforces the deficiency and injury of lower warmer; avoid excess moxa for men to avoid excessive imperial fire resulting in infertility with CV4 - (moxa) overcomes deficient kidney yang and tonifies the renal essence, tonifies genuine vitality and benefits the fire of life with CV4, CV8 - (moxa) draws back yang and rescues from col lapse 87

Conception Vessel (4) CV6 (continued) with CV4, St36 - restores the primary qi with St29 - sets lower burner in motion and disperses abdominal distention with GV20, St35 - recaptures qi and reestablishes yang with B23 - tonifies kidney qi with CV17 stabilizes the breathing CV7 Yinjiao Yin Crossing ~arm point of lower heater intersection point of conception vessel and penetrating channel (chong mo) CV? recieves energy from kidneys and chong mo via secondary vessels recieves energy from the middle heater 1) regulates the conception vessel and penetrating channels (moxa) 2) clears obstruction from chong mo and conception vessel 3) controls blood in the uterus 4) stimulates testes, all sex hormones with B23, Sp6 - regulates menstrual cycle with Bl8, B20 - regulates menstrual cycle CV8 Shenque Energy Palace --r) warms and stabilizes the yang 2} strengthens the transporting function of the spleen and sto mach 3) disperses masses and regulates qi with CV6 - (moxa} warms the middle warmer, disperses cold and fortifies the foundation with CV4, GV20 - (moxa) drains back the yang and rescues from dieing with CV4, CV6 - (moxa) draws back yang and rescues from col lapse CV9 Shuifen Parting of Water --CV9 is located just above the small intestine and separates liquid from matter, the pure from the impure and controls the balance of water in the body 1) dissolves damp, helps drainage of fluids (moxa), eliminates excess fluid accumulation, regulates water balance, regulates qi circulation of the bladder and initiates diuresis 2) strengthens the spleen, warms the middle warmer and removes cold 3) regulates intestines and stops diarrhea 4) balance~ endocrine and ly:mphat·ic systems.~ great -stabilizer for all seoret1ons· - with CV6 - opens the waterway (diuresis) with St28 - treats edema and weight loss with B20 - acts directly on middle warmer (moxa} with CVll - regulates the water metabol,:itful and induces diuresis with CV3, K7, B58, K5, Sp9 - opens up the waterway 88

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CVlO Xiawan Lower Portion of the Stomach --i=ecieves energy from the spleen meridian via a secondary vessel the energy of the lower warmer comes to the surface here with CV4, CV12 and CV13 - forms energy concentration points 1) disperses heat of lower warmer 2) strengthens power of abdominal wall 3) special point of lower warmer which directs energy, distilled by the spleen and stomach to the kidney for further purification as ying and wei ·· 4) CVlO for acute, CV12 for chronic 5) stimulates adrenals, pituitary, lower duct of triple warmer with CV12, CV13 - tonifies all yang in the body via the tri ple warmer CVll Jianli Established Mile -rJ" harmonizes the stomach and loosens the center 2) moves stuck food in stomach with P6 - opens the chest and diaphragm, harmonizes the sto mach and stops vomiting; (reducing) reduces heart fire to ease the mind CV12 Zhongwan Middle Portion of Stomach ~arm point of stomach alarm point of middle warmer - recieves energy coming directly from the stomach and middle warmer region meeting point of hollow organs concentration point of spleen energy intersection point of stomach, small intestine, triple warmer and conception vessel channels energy concentration point with CV4, CVlO and CV13 reunion point of yin and yang with CV4, CV22 and GV9 1) strengthens and calms the spleen 2) regulates and harmonizes the stomach 3) transforms dampness and suppresses rebellious qi of stomach 4) moves obstruction, relieves retention of food and relieves distention 5) regulates intestines and stops excessive bowel movement 6) warms the middle warmer and promotes transporting function 7) benefits and soothes the qi 8) strengthens power of abdominal wall 9) decreases phlegm to treat emotional motor seizures 10) builds heart yang 11) increases peristalsis of stomach 12) opens the pyloris and increases muscle tension in stomach so lower portion descends (gastric ptosis) 13) thickens wall of jejunum 14) increases peristalsis of jejunum, esp. upper section 15) CV12 treats chronic, CVlO treats acute 89 Concep~ion Vessel (6) CV12 (continued) - with St36 - strengthens spleen and stomach to support the post-natal qi (houtianzhiqi), reinforces qi of middle warmer, strengthens spleen yang, removes obstruction of stomach qi circulation, removes damp; (reducing) subdues ascending qi to stop hiccough, clear the stomach and dissolve sputum with P6 - calms the stomach, broadens the chest and descends rebelling qi of stomach to stop vomiting with St40 - regulates qi of spleen and stomach to distribute the essential substances so the water won•t coagulate into phlegm with Lv2 - broadens the middle warmer and releases the de pression with St25 - regulates qi of large intestine and stomach to aid transformation and transportation and prevent ac cumulation and stagnation with Lvl3 - (reducing) regulates spleen and stomach to dis solve phlegm with CV6 - (moxa) warms middle warmer, dispels cold, dissolves damp and regulates qi circulation with P5 - broadens the chest and releases the depression with B20 - (reinforcing or moxa) regulates spleen and stomach to eliminate damp and reduce mucus with B21 - harmonizes the stomach to eliminate stagnation of stomach qi with GB34 - (reinforcing) strengthens spleen and stomach to help transportation and transformation to support body resistance (zheng qi) with Sp4 - treats lack of appetite with St36, Sp6 - reinforces spleen, helps qi circulation and controls blood with St36, St40 - clears internal heat and dissolves stub born phlegm with St36, Lvl3 - adjusts stomach and spleen and drains ex cess yang energy from the stomach and intestines with St36, St25 - (reducing) reduces heat stagnation of stomach and intestines; harmonizes middle warmer, toni fies the center and stops vomiting with St36, B20 - strengthens spleen yang, harmonizes the stomach, releases damp and eliminates phlegm with St36, CV22 - (reducing) strengthens spleen, descends rebelling qi and stops vomiting with CV4, St25 - (moxa) warms the stomach and intestines and disperses the cold with B20, B21 - wa.nns the middle warmer, disperses cold, dis solves the damp and treats yin jaundice with St25, St21 - (reducing) descends rebelling qi of stomach 90 Conception Vessel (7) CV12 (continued) - with B20, St40 - regulates the qi, dissolves the damp and reduces mucus with St36, P6 - relieves fullness in chest and activates qi with B20, Sp3, Lv13 - (needle and moxa) invigorates yang of spleen with B20, B21, St36 - (needle and moxa) eliminates intestinal stagnation · with St36, Sp4, P6 - calms the stomach and prevents vomiting with St36, P6, B21 - harmonizes qi of stomach to treat any gastric disorder with CV4, B21 - (moxa) warms the stomach with St40, CV14 - expands the chest with CVlO, CV13 - tonifies all the yang in the body via the triple warmer CV13 Shangwan Upper Point of Stomach ---rritersection point of stomach, small intestine and conception vessel channels with CV4, CVlO and CV12 - forms energy concentration points 1) (moxa) warms spleen and stomach to disperse cold 2) clears heat of heart and stomach and relieves fullness in chest and epigastric region 3) stimulates thyroid with St36 - (reducing) for shi symptom complex - broadens the middle warmer, regulates qi circulation and dissolves phlegm with St36, P6 - benefits morning sickness with CVlO, CV12 - tonifies all yang in the body via the tri ple warmer CV14 Juque Great Palace ~arm point of heart heart energy enters the conception vessel here 1) regulates heart and calms the soul 2) harmonizes the stomach and facilitates movement in middle warmer 3) expands and clears the chest and diaphragm 4) regulates qi 5) acts on nervous system and brain through the solar plexus 6) overall body tension release point 7) decreases the phlegm and treats emotional motor seizures with B15 - removes obstruction of heart qi circulation to reduce the fire and ease the mind with H7, P6 - nourishes blood, calms nerves and eases the mind with P6 - expands chest and diaphragm with St40 - dissolves phlegm and opens the center with St40, CV12 - expands the chest 91 Conception Vessel (8) CV15 Juiwei Dovetail --re- point of conception vessel center reunion point of vital centers a network of small vessels juts out into the abdominal wall from CV15 1) stimulates pituitary CV16 Zhongting Middle Hall -n stimulates adrenals, pituitary CV17 Shanzhong Middle of the Chest --narm point of pericardium alarm point of upper warmer meeting point of qi - all the energies of the meridians concen- trate here upper sea of qi point of shen master point of energy center reunion point of breath intersection point of spleen, kidney, small intestine, triple warmer and conception vessel channels 1) broadens the chest and soothes the diaphragm 2) regulates and smoothes qi circulation in the chest, descends rebellious lung qi, transforms mucus and clears the lungs 3) subdues ascending qi of the stomach and elevates spleen qi 4) speads and harmonizes qi and blood to induce lactation 5) reinforces the central qi 6) calms emotions 7) enhances breathing and suppresses nausea with St36 - (reducing) descends rebellious qi with P6 - broadens the chest, descends rebelling qi, releases the depression and stops cough with Sil, Stl8 - promotes lactation with Sil, St36 - increases oxytocin and lactase levels in body to promote lactation with B23, CV4 - tonifies in moderation and reinforces the chung qi (central qi) (moxa) with CV6 - stabilizes the breathing CV18 Yutang Jade Court -river and pericardium energy concentrates here CV19 Zigong Purple Palace -n stimulates thyroid and pituitary CV20 Huagai Splendor Cover --:ni'is point contains a large quantity of energy from the concep tion vessel; from here the energy departs towards the throat and head 1) soothes the throat 2) soothes the qi 93

Conception Vessel (9) CV21 Xuanji Pearl Jade --rFom here energy of the conception vessel begins to spill out into the neck and throat 1) spreads the lung qi, sets the upper burner in motion and volatilizes the pulmonary air 2) eliminates stuck mucus, especially in digestive tract CV22 Tiantu Heaven Rushing ---rritersection point with the yin linking vessel (yin wei mo) window of the sky point reunion point of yin and yang with CV4, CV12 and GV9 through CV22, yin wei mo is related to entire nervous system directly linked to GV9 1) opens the lungs and promotes dispersing function of lungs 2) transforms and eliminates mucus 3) benefits and cools the throat, clears pharynx and opens the voice 4) descends rebellious lung qi and smoothes the lung qi 5) regulates and moves the qi 6) ventilates the lung 7) influences thyroid with St36 - descends qi to stop hiccough and stop regurgi tation with CV12 - (reducing) strengthens spleen, descends rebelling qi and stops vomiting with LI4, GV15 - promotes thyroid function and treats vocal cord problems with LI4, CV23, Tai Yang - shrinks thyroid gland, reduces symptoms of hyperthyroid and lowers basal metabolism with LI4, CV17 - increases peristalsis of esophagus with K6 - loosens throat with St40 - pacifies breathing and dissolves phlegm with Bl7 - subdues ascending qi with Sp4 - conducts qi downward to stop hiccoughs with CV17 - soothes the qi and suppresses the revolt with LI17, SI17 - promotes circulation of qi and blood in neck to disperse stagnant qi and blood CV23 Lianguan Modesty's Spring ---rritersection point of yin linking vessel (yin wei mo) and conception vessel kidney and heart energy meet here energy of kidney and liver emerge at CV23 and Lvl directly linked to GV16 1) loosens and regulates functional qi of speech apparatus and tongue: called "root of tongue" 2) eases the throat (wind stroke) t- 94

Conception Vessel (10) CV23 (continued) - with GV15 - loosens and regulates functional qi of speech apparatus with CV22 - descends rebelling qi and facilitates the throat with H5 - relieves aphasia and brings back the voice CV24 Chengjiang Recieving Fluid ~arm point Gf ,conception vessel-? ghost point intersection point of large intestine, stomach, governing ves sel and conception vessel sends a vessel contouring the lips and gums to meet the governing vessel at GV28 and the stomach at Sl according to SuWen, CV24 connects to the shoulder bone via the muscle meridians of the bladder and the secondary vessels of the governing vessel 1) dispels wind and stops pain with St6, Lill - relieves the heat of yang ming (stomach and large intestine) channels 95

Extra Points Yi Ming {HN-13) 1) dizziness and vertigo Shi Hua.n {M-UE-1) 1) clears the heart orifice 2) revives unconsc±ousness Jin Jin {Yu Ye) {M-HN-20) 1) generates fluid by clearing heat and producing saliva {bleeding) Zhong Jiao Shu {N-BW-22) associated point of middle burner {twelfth thoraic vertebra) on solar plexus l) affects and controls the functions of liver, gall bladder, spleen, stomach, kidneys, intestines and blood vessels 2) regulates the shueh-mo {blood and vessels) of the abdominal cavity and governs the middle burner Xian Jiao Shu {Hsia-Chia-Shu) {N-BW-38) associated point of lower burner on pelvic plexus 1) controls the function of organs of lower abdomen 2) governs the lower burner 3) Zhong and Xian - regulates and conducts the Fu-chi {air of hollow organs) of triple warmer 4) eliminates fetidness and ext:rud.es toxic worms of belly Jiehexue {N-BW-6) l) treats TB Tai Yang 1) disperses wind in the head 2) reduces heat {bleeding) 3) cools and clears the eyes Anmian 1) calms the spirit Yin Tanf 1) ca ms the spirit and promotes relaxation 2) eliminates wind heat 3) clears nasal cavity 4) checks convulsions {moxa) with St36, Lill, Lv3 - prevents stroke Bitong {M-HN-14) 1) clears sinuses and nasal cavity Sifeng l) strengthens spleen and stomach to promote digestion especially in infants and chronically weak and sickly children 96 Extra Points (2) Shih-hsuan 1) reduces heat 2) regulates yin/yang, opens the orifices and resuscitates the senses C.hih-hsieh I; an~i-diarrhea locus Chia-chi 1) ~isnerses tai yang 2) dredges open the ching-chi of gover~ing vessel with Lill, GB34 - regulates ~he 3 yang Chieh-he-hsueh I) 1;rea1;s TB Ting-chuan 1) tre a"t s asthma Chi-yin 1) facilitates flow of effused blood and breaks c~en the nodule 97 Bibliography Acupuncture, a Comprehensive Text. Shanghai College of Traditional Medicine. Translated by John O'Connor and Dan Bensky. East land Press, Chicago 1981. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Vol. 1, Meridians and Points. J.R. Worsley. Element Books, Great Britain 1982. The Points of Chinese Acupuncture. Robert Ban.ever. B.Ac., Boston, MA 1977. Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture. Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing Colleges of Traditional Chinese Medicine and The Acupuncture Institute of the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Foreign Langu.9.ges Press, Beijing, China. 1980. Current Acupuncture Therapy. Jane F. Lee, MD and c.s. Cheung, MD. Medical Interflow Publishing House, Hong Kong, China 1978. California Acupuncture College of Santa Barbara Study Book. Kathie Boisen and Kearney Buskirk. Santa Barbara, CA 1982. Indexes of the Actions of Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chi nese Medicine. Ray Lichtman. Santa Barbara, CA 1982. Modern and Traditional Acupuncture. Occidental Institute of Chi nese Studies. Miami, FL. The Journal of Chinese Medicine. Edited by Peter Deadman, Vol. 1-10. Lewes, Sussex, England. Lecture Notes - Ted Kaptchuk - Boston, MA 1977. Lecture Notes - Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - San Francisco, CA 1983. Lecture Notes - Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Beijing, China 1982. SAMRA Quarterly - Notes compiled by Steve Lubarsky from notes of Dr. Soh, Dr. Teng and Dr. Worsley. Los Angeles, CA 1984. Anonymous notes of a Canadian acupuncturist.