English translation: Minute Connecting channels or Grandfather Grandson

International identity number: Sp 04, Spleen 4

Point Associations:

• Luo- Luo-Connecting point of the Spleen channel
• Master (Opening) point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating vessel) with P-06

Location:

• In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st. metatarsal bone. 1 cun posterior to Sp-03,  at the junction of the red and white skin.
• On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.

Needle insertion:

• Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun

Functions:

• Tonifies Stomach and Spleen
• Regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Stops bleeding
• Dispels fullness
• Pacifies the Stomach
• Removes obstructions
• Regulates menstruation

Gong Sun (Sp-04) is an important and frequently used acu points.  It is the opening point of the Chong Mai of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, which may be the most ancient body energetic system.

Gong Sun (Sp-04) has an important role in harmonising the middle Jiao when there is excess type epigastric and abdominal pain. It is used to treat food poisoning and dysentery. It strengthens the Spleen. It regulates stagnation of Qi and transform Dampness.

Treats pain  in the heel.

Gynecological and Abdominal issues due to stagnation of Qi and Blood – masses, fibroids, cysts, irregular menstruation.

When combined with P-06 it can treat chest and heart pain and disharmony of the Mind, with sighing, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness.

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English translation: Inner Gate or Inner Pass or Inner Closure.

International identity number: P 06, PC 06, Pericardium 6

Point Associations:

• Luo-Connecting point of the Pericardium channel
• Opening (Master) point of the Yin Wei Mai with Sp-04

Location:

• 2 cun above the wrist crease on the cleft of the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

Needle insertion:

• Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, or joined to Wai Guan SJ-5;
• Oblique proximal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun for diseases of the chest;
• Oblique distal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun for numbness of the fingers.

Functions:

• Opens the chest
• Regulates Heart Qi and Blood
• Regulates and clears the San Jiao
• Calms the Mind
• Regulates Jue Yin
• Harmonises the Stomach Qi and alleviates nausea and vomiting
• Clears heat
• Opens the Yin Wei Mai

Nei Guan (P-06) is one of the most important and frequently used acu points.  It is the opening point of the Yin Wei Mai of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, which may be the most ancient body energetic system.

Nei Guan (P-06) is one of the most important acu points when treating chronic the Heart arising from Qi stagnation. It opens and relaxes tightness of the chest associated with angina, asthma, palpitations. It should be considered with treating Insomnia whether of a deficiency or excess nature.

Nei Guan (P-06) is frequently used in Shen or Mind disorders such as mania, nervousness, stress, poor memory.

Nei Guan (P-06) is frequently used in nausea, seasickness, motion sickness, vomiting, epigastric pain. It is also a commonly used acu point in treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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English translation: Joining Valley

International identity number: LI-04, Large Intestine 4

IMPORTANT: This point is prohibited for use during pregnancy

Point Associations:

• Yuan-Source point
• Gao Wu Command point
• Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point

Location:

Midway between the junction of the 1st. and 2nd metacarpal bones (fingers) and the margin of the web.

Needle insertion:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 – 1.0 cun. Oblique insertion directed proximally 1 to 1.5 cun.

Functions:

• Dispels, exterior Wind,
• Releases the Exterior,
• Stimulates the dispersing function of the Lungs,
• Stops pain,
• Removes obstructions from channel by activating the channel and alleviates pain
• Tonifies Qi and consolidates the Exterior,
• Harmonises ascending and descending,
• Regulates the defensive Qi and adjusts sweating
• Regulates the face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears
• Induces labour
• Restores the Yang

He Gu (LI-04) is one of Ma Dan Yang’s ‘Twelve Heavenly Star Points’, long considered the pre-eminent list of the most important acupuncture points.

He Gu (LI-04) is one of the most frequently used of all Acupuncture points and has a wide range of uses. It is particularly useful for all kinds of pain in the face, including eyes, ears, and nose. He Gu (LI-04) is a primary point used in Acupuncture anaesthesia.

He Gu (LI-04) induces Labour. It is used in difficult deliveries, and even to expel retained placenta. He Gu (LI-04) is strongly contraindicated during pregnancy.

The combination known as “the Four Gates” includes He Gu (LI-04) and Taichong (Liv-03) is useful for clearing cold and heat obstructions (pain) of the entire body.  Combined with Quchi (LI 11) it is used to reduce high fever of any cause.

He Gu (LI-04) has the action of expelling pathogens and as such is an excellent immunity booster acu point.

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English translation: Supporting Middle or Middle of the Crook

International identity number: Bl-40, UB-40, Urinary Bladder 40

Point Associations:

• He Sea Point
• Earth Point
• Lower He Sea Point of the Urinary Bladder
• Lumbar Command Point

Location:

In the middle of the popliteal fossa. Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosis.

Needle insertion:

Perpendicular insertion 1.0 – 1.5 cun, or prick the popliteal vein with the three-edged needle to cause bleeding.

Functions:

• Clears Heat
• Resolves Dampness
• Relaxes the sinews
• Removes obstructions from the channel
• Benefits the lumbar region and knees
• Cools Blood
• Eliminates stasis of Blood
• Clears Summer Heat
• Activates the channel and alleviates pain
• Benefits the Bladder

Wei zhong (Bl-40) is one of Ma Dan Yang’s ‘Twelve Heavenly Star Points’, long considered the pre-eminent list of the most important acupuncture points.

Wei Zhong (Bl 40) as the Lumbar Command point, is an excellent point for any low back condition, acute or chronic, muscle spasm. It is one of the main points for heat conditions such as summer heat, heatstroke and heat exhaustion. He-Sea points are where the Qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious Qi and diarrhoea. It is also known to help skin conditions, itching, oozing, inflammation, etc.. Good local point for leg a/or knee pain.

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English translation: Greater White

International identity number: Sp-03, Spleen 3

Point Associations:

• Shu-Stream
• Yuan-Source
• Earth point of the Spleen meridian

Location:

• On the medial and proximal to the 1st. meta-tarso-phalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin.

Needle insertion:

• Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

Functions:

• Strengthens the Spleen
• Resolves Damp and damp-heat
• Strengthens the spine
• Harmonises the Spleen and Stomach
• Regulates Qi

Tai Bai (Sp-03) is an important when we want to regulate digestive metabolism especially those with excess pathologies. You can use moxibustion on this point to treat Spleen Yang deficiency.  You should also consider Tai Bai for abdominal distention, epigastric pain, constipation, dysentery, vomiting, diarrhea, borborygmus, sluggishness or heaviness in the body, muscle atrophy in the lower legs

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English translation: Shining Sea

International identity number: K-06, Kd-06, KI-06, Kid-06, Kidney 6

Point Associations:

• Master point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel vessel), (couple with Lieque Lu-07)

Location:

In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus, or 1 cun below the medial malleolus.

Functions:

• Nourishes Yin
• Benefits the eyes
• Calms the Mind (Shen)
• Invigorates the Yin Qiao Mai (Heel Vessel)
• Cools Blood,
• Benefits the throat
• Promotes the function of the uterus
• Opens the chest
• Nourishes the Kidneys and clears Empty Heat (Deficiency Heat)
• Regulates the lower Jiao

Zhao Hai (K-06) is the primary point to nourish Kidney Yin, which nourishes total Yin of ther body and as such is included in nearly every prescription of points when the practitioner wants to nourish Yin. It is used to benefit the throat from any pathology and especially when there is dryness or Yin deficiency. It is combined with Lei Que (Lu-07) to reconnect Lungs with Kidney to treat the grasping function of the Kidneys when there is inability to “catch the breath”.  It is also used for constipation especially when due to Kidney Deficiency. YOU can also use it to treat night time fears and fright.

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