International identity number: SI 07, Small Intestine 07,
Point Associations:
Luo-Connecting point
Location:
5 cun above the wrist, on the border of the ulna, on a line joining SI-05 and SI-08
Needle insertion:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Functions:
Calms the Mind
Cools Heat
Releases the exterior
Unblock the meridian
Benefits the finger joints
Indications: Neck rigidity, headache, dizziness, spasmodic pain in the elbow and fingers, febrile diseases, mania.
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The twelve Heavenly Star qi-points of Ma Dan Yang, who was a famous Daoist practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, around 1140 A.D. These are his famous chosen Qi-points as recorded in his ode to 11 miraculous acupuncture points, which was published in the Jade Dragon Manual in 1329. the twelfth Qi-point LR-03 was added by Xu Feng who introduced the Eight Extraordinary Vessels.
Ma Dan Yang’s 12 Heavenly Star Points
Point Name
Translation
Meridian Location
Indications According to Ma Dan yang’s Song
Zusanli
Three Miles
ST-36
Swollen belly, cold stomach, intestinal noises, diarrhea, swollen leg, sore knee or calf, injury from cold, weakness or emaciation, parasites, aging
Neiting
Inner Courtyard
ST-44
Chill in the hands and feet, hatred of voices, skin rashes, sore throat, continuous yawning, toothache, intermittent fevers without appetite
Quchi
Crooked Pond
LI-11
Aching elbow, hand cannot close, arm very weak, throat closes up, repeated or persistent fevers, severe lesions over the whole body
Hegu
Joining Valleys
LI-04
Headache with a swollen face, malarial fevers, burning then cold, tooth decay, nose bleed, lock jaw and unable to speak
Weizhong
Middle Equilibrium
BL-40
Lumbago, especially when severe and leading up the back, aching muscles which cannot extend, rheumatism which returns irregularly, knee stiffness
Chengshan
Receiving the Mountain
BL-57
Severe back-pain, hemorrhoids, bowel difficulties, swollen ankles and knees, repeated or continuous tremors or aches, cramps and spasms
Taichong
Supreme Rushing
LR-3
Sudden fits and convulsions, swollen throat or breast, both feet unable to walk, all types of hernias, cloudy mist in front of the eyes, aching waist
Kunlun
Kunlun Mountains
BL-60
Spasms and pain in the tailbone, difficulty in breathing, fullness in the chest, being unable to walk or even step out, painful movement
Huantiao
Jumping Circle
GB-30
lower back pain, rheumatism aggravated by cold or damp, pain running down from thigh to calf
Yanglingquan
Yang Mound
GB-34
Swollen knee accompanied by numbness, one-sided pains due to cold, inability to raise the foot, sitting or lying as someone old and weak
Tongli
Penetrating Within
HT-05
Stammering and stuttering, distress, irritation, palpitations, limbs go heavy, head, face, and cheeks turn red, lack of appetite and expression
Lieque
Narrow Defile
LU-07
Migraine, the whole body lifeless with wandering pains, phlegm incessantly blocks above or in lockjaw
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This treatment protocol is based on Five Elements and is a simple effective treatment for clearing Aggressive energy, reducing stress, nourishing the Soul, Strengthening the body.
Half inch (1/2″) needles are inserted just barely under the skin, from top to bottom and right to left, usually inserting BL-15 as the last point.
The points in this treatment:
BL-13 – Fei (Lung) Shu Acupoint
BL-14 – Xin Bao (Pericardium) Shu Acupoint
BL-15 – Xin (Heart) Shu Acupoint
BL-18 – Gan (Liver) Shu Acupoint
BL-20- Pi (Spleen) Shu Acupoint
BL-23 – Shen (Kidney) Shu Acupoint
Needles are retained in the patient for 20 minutes.
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International identity number: GB 20, Gall Bladder 20,
Point Associations:
Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and San Jiao channels with the Yang Motility and Yang Linking vessels
Location:
In the depression between the origins of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on the same level with Feng fu (Du 16) below the occiput.
Needle insertion:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. or through needling to Neiguan (P 6).
Functions:
Eliminates interior and exterior Wind
Subdues Liver Yang
Brightens the eyes
Benefits the ears
Clears Heat
Clears the brain
Benefits the head
Clears the sense organs
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Feng Chi (GB 20) because of its location, is an essential point for treating all disharmony between the body and head, all issues of the head, brain (seizures, memory, mental/neurological disorders), face, throat and sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue).
Feng Chi (GB 20) translation of Wind Pool goes some eway to describe its function of eliminating Wind, both interior and exterior with symptoms such as (Exterior Wind) – fever/chills, stiff neck, (Internal Wind) – paralysis, twitching, tremors, numbness, dizziness, vertigo.
It is a primary point when treating Headache, especially occipital and headaches located along the channel of the Gall Bladder.
I find this point especially useful when treating pain, weakness, stiffness conditions of the neck, shoulders, upper back.
Feng Chi (GB 20) is indicated in many texts for treating hypertension, especially due to Liver Yang Rising.
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International identity number: SJ 05, San Jiao 05, Triple Warmer 05, Triple Heater 05,
Point Associations:
Luo-Connecting point of the San Jiao channel
Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking vessel) with Zu Lingqi (GB-41)
Location:
2 cun above Yangchi (SJ 4), in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons.
a cun is the distance between the 2nd and 3rd knuckles, or the distance at the widest part of the thumb.
Additional: Yangchi (SJ4) is located on the back of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint (crease) in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis, and extensor digiti minimi.
Needle insertion:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. or through needling to Neiguan (P 6).
Functions:
Expels Wind Heat
Releases the Exterior
Removes obstructions from the channel
Benefits the ears
Subdues Liver Yang
Benefits the head and ears
Clears heat
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Opens the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking vessel)
Wai Guan (SJ-05) is the opening point of the Yang Wei Mai of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, which may be the most ancient body energetic system.
SJ-05 is essential in expelling pathogenic factors from the exterior especially febrile diseases. It is indicated for temporal, frontal and vertex headaches
Pain in the cheek, strained neck, deafness, tinnitus, pain in the hypochondriac region, motor impairment of the elbow/arm, pain in the fingers, hand tremor.
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
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International identity number: SI 03, Small Intestine 03
Point Associations:
Shu-Stream
Wood point of the Small Intestine channel
Master point of the Du Mai (Governing vessel) with Shen Mai (Bl-62)
Location:
Make loose fist, Point is on the Ulnar side, on the end of the transvease crease, proximal to the 5th. metacarpophalangel joint on the junction of the red and white skin.
Needle insertion:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun
Functions:
Eliminates interior Wind from Du Mai (Governing Vessel),
Expels exterior Wind,
Benefits the sinews,
Resolves Dampness,
Resolves jaundice,
Clears the Mind,
Treats malaria.
Benefits the occiput, neck and back
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Calms the spirit and treats epilepsy
Clears heat and benefits the sensory orifices
Hou Xi (SI-03) is the opening point of the Yang Qiao Mai of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, which may be the most ancient body energetic system.
Hou Xi (SI-03) is an exceptional point for neck and back issues when coupled with Bl 62. Shu-Stream points are where the Qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints.
Hou Xi (SI-03) is effective in the treatment of headache with stiff neck. It can be used when there are red eyes, deafness, contracture of elbow.
Hou Xi (SI-03) is used to treat febrile diseases, night sweats, psychosis, epistaxis, paralysis of upper extremities. Hou Xi (SI-03) is prescribed for hypertension, hysteria, membrane on the eye, intercostal neuralgia, low back pain, lower limb neuralgia, jaundice, fullness in the chest, hand tremor, common cold, skin disease with itching, cold abscess.
It can be used successfully to treat pain in the scapula, arm and or hand, it is suggested to combine with local points.
Night sweats, combine with HT-06.
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International identity number: K 03, Kd 03, Ki 03, Kid 03, Kidney 03
Point Associations:
Shu-Stream
Yuan-Source
Earth point of the Kidney channel
Location:
In the depression between the medial malleolus and the tendo calcaneus, at the level with the tip of the medial malleolus.
Needle insertion:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun or connect with Bl-60
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidneys,
Benefits Essence,
Strengthens the lower back and knees,
Regulates the uterus,
Nourishes Kidney Yin and Clears deficiency heat
Tonifies Kidney Yang
Anchors the Qi and benefits the Lung
Tai Xi (Kid-03) is a unique point in that it strengthens the Kidney and as such it nourishes both Yin and Yang, which in turn nourishes all the Organs.
Tai Xi (Kid-03) is an important point to treat symptoms of Kidney Yin deficiency like, low grade sore throat that worsens with fatigue, constipation which is dry, headache and dizziness, chronic tooth decay due to lack of nourishment to the bones, loosening teeth, tinnitus or hearing loss.
Balance between Kidney and Heart is essential. Kidney water cools Heart fire, and Heart fire warms Kidney water. When the Kidneys and the Heart are in disharmony the Spirit is disturbed giving rise to insomnia, excessive dreaming, and poor memory. Heart and Kidneys in harmony gives one the Will to follow and act on what the Heart desires.
The Lungs and Kidney relationship is a strong one with the Lungs recognised as the ‘canopy’ and the Kidneys are the anchor. It is the Lungs function to breath in Qi and channel downwards to the Spleen where it blends with food and water, transformed into Qi and transported throughout the body. It is the Kidney’s function to grasp Lung Qi and guide it downwards. Kidney deficiency will give rise to breathlessness, coughing as Qi rebels upward, difficult breathing and Asthma.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, all sexual functions derive from the Kidneys. In men, seminal fluid is seen to contain one’s essence. In women the Kidneys connect directly with the Uterus and ovaries and is the source of a woman’s essence which is lost through menstruation and childbirth. Tai Xi (Kid-03) is the point of choice for all manner of sexual dysfunction including, impotence, seminal emission, and sexual exhaustion.
Tai Xi (Kid-03) is chosen to treat Kidney disharmony, which manifests as chronic lumbar pain not associated with any physical trauma, weak and/or sore knees, dark circles under the eyes, propensity to fright and phobias.
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English translation: Falling Tears (foot) or Foot Governor of Tears
International identity number: GB 41, Gall Bladder 41
Point Associations:
Shu-Stream
Wood point of the Gall Bladder channel
Master (Opening) point of the Dai Mai (Girdling vessel) with SJ-05
Location:
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th. and 5th. metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot.
Needle insertion:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun
Functions:
Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi
Regulates the Girdle Vessel
Benefits the chest, lateral costal region and breasts
Clears the head and benefits the eyes
Resolves Damp Heat
Transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules
Zu Lin Qi (GB-41) is an important point for stagnation of Qi, it promotes the smooth flow in the body. This can also be interpreted as de-stressing tension that comes from modern living.
Zu Lin Qi (GB-41) is the opening point of the Dai Mai of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, which may be the most ancient body energetic system. When combined with SJ-05, it is indicated for distention and pain of the breast, breast abscess, menstrual disorders and reticent menstruation, and is particularly used in situations where Liver Qi stagnation impairs the smooth flow and regularity of the menstrual cycle.
Zu Lin Qi (GB-41) has an important role when treating headaches due to both emotional, and physical causes, especially occipital and vertex.
It is an important point for menstrual pain and breast disorders.
Zu Lin Qi (GB-41) as the name indicates – “falling Tears (foot)” is important for treating eye problems, redness, swelling and lacrimation issues, tearing, excessive lacrimation.
Local point for lateral foot issues – pain, cramping.
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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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