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INDICATIONS Eye pain, redness & swelling Acute & chronic conjunctivitis Astigmatism Optic neuritis Pterygium Color blindness Night blindness Early stage cataracts Excessive tearing in windy conditions Glaucoma Acute conjunctivitis Facial paralysis Sinusitis Twitching of eyelid This point can be used instead of BL1, but is not as strong or as versatile as BL1 Eye pain & eye disorders Headache Nasal polyps Stuffy nose Used as a local point Clears Wind-Heat pathogens from eye & head Headache, especially at the vertex Rhinitis Loss of sense of smell DISCUSSION MP for eye disorders, used most often for wind (internal or external), excess and heat conditions; for eye pain, redness and swelling, itching, twitching, blurred vision, conjunctivitis. Good for eye strain, eye problems from def, hazy vision related to Def KD jing

BL1
MP EYE DISORDERS

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FUNCTIONS Disperse wind and drains fire (locally) Brightens eyes

BL2

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Disperses wind and clears heat

Local point for sinus congestion or sinus h/a, allergies, hayfever, red, itchy, watery eyes, twitching of eyebrow. This point is often needled towards BL1 for eye diseases and through to Yuyao for supraorbital pain.

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BL4

Disperse wind, clears heat

IP for sinusitis and stuffy nose, similar to but more powerful than BL3, often used to reinforce GV24.

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BL7
IP FOR THE NOSE SINUSES & NASAL OBSTRUCTION

Opens, benefits nose

IP for nose, good for nasal congestion, sinusitis, chronic nosebleeds, nasal polyps, loss of sense of small, sinus related eye pain. Combine with LU7, LI4, LI20, Yintang and GV23.

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BL10
DISPELS INTERNAL & EXTERNAL WIND MP FOR STIFF NECK & SHOULDERS

Releases exterior, disperses wind Disperses wind cold

Occipital headache (main point) Stiff neck Stiff upper back & shoulders Nasal congestion Heavy, dizzy & painful head characterized by wind Seizures Childhood convulsions Hysteria Acute pharyngitis Eye disorders

MP for stiff neck and shoulders, occipital headache. For one-sided stiff neck combine w/SI3 same side, GB39 opposite side. Especially effective for restricted neck rotation. WOS points sudden spasm, epilepsy, dizziness, inability of the legs to support the body Adjunct point to release the exterior, especially with stiff neck, aversion to wind and cold. Combine w/ GB20 (better for wind) for head and neck tension, tight upper trapezius muscles.

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INDICATIONS Arthritis Numbness of upper limbs Fullness in chest Shortness of breath DISCUSSION Hui of Bones for any bone or joint problem, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone degeneration, sensation of heat in bones, especially for heat, inflammation, muscular contraction Affects LU more than HT; wheezing, cough, upper respiratory infections, colds and flu.

BL11
MTG PT BONES INFLUENCE ON NECK/BACK & UPPER RESPIRATORY

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FUNCTIONS Releases exterior, expels wind Benefits bones and joints

BL12
MP FOR WIND (bias towards exterior) UPPER RESPIRATORY

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Releases Exterior, expels wind Circulates LU Qi, clears heat

Chest pain Upper back & stiffness Colds/flu Asthma Good for most nose problems

MP for wind, directly affects the Cou Li, the superficial fascia where the Wei Qi moves and where exterior pathogens enter the body, treat for early stage colds and flu, headache, fever/chills, runny nose, floating pulse. Combine with LI4, TW5, BL12, GV14. Strengthens Wei Qi, moxa w/ ST36 for prevention of colds and flu. Allergic rhinitis with LU7, LI20, LV3, etc.

BL13
LU BACK-SHU

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Regulates LU Qi

Bronchitis Pleurisy Pneumonia Pulmonary TB Nightsweats Spontaneous sweating

BL14
PC BACK-SHU

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Open chest & regulates Qi

Chest fullness & tightness Palpitations Cough Vomiting (caused by rebellious Qi) Chest pain from accumulated Qi in diaphragm Often used for HT problems

One of the main back-shu points, the most important being those for the five solid (yin) organs (BL13: LU, BL 15: HT, BL18: LV, BL20: SP, BL23: KD, plus BL17: TW) MP for all LU problems: cough, asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, sore throat, dyspnea, nasal congestion, rhinitis, SOB, weakness of voice. Often combined w/ LU9 for LU Yin def. The lungs are associated with grief, sadness, low spirit and tone, for melancholy, insomnia from depression. For HT problems, palpitations, stress, anxiety, plus general chest problems, fullness, stagnation, cough. Similar to and combines well with PC6 to open and relax the chest. Jueyin Shu, also treast LV, esp constrainted LV Qi affecting chest. Treat the right side or bilaterally.

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DISCUSSION MP for all HT, blood and circulatory problems, excess or def. MP for all spirit problems: anxiety, stress, palpitations, poor memory, tonifies the HT and stabilizes the shen, combines well w/PC6, HT7, CV14, BL14. Main point for insomnia. IP for palpitations, irregular heartbeat, especially from emotional causes.

BL15
HT BACK-Shu HAPPY POINT

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FUNCTIONS Regulates HT Qi, Blood & Yang Invigorates Collaterals

BL17
DIAPHRAGM BACK-SHU MTG POINT OF BLOOD

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Regulates and harmonizes blood and circulation Expands the chest and diaphragm

INDICATIONS Palpitations / Chest pain Rheumatic HT disease Tachycardia Coughing blood Intercostal neuralgia Cold extremities Absent-mindedness Insomnia (MP) Psychosis Neurasthenis/Depression Hysteria Nightsweats Spermatorrhea Impotence Anemia Chronic bleeding disorders Esophageal constriction Coughing or spitting blood Useful for all skin disorders (bias toward blood heat or fire poison) Spasms of diaphragm (belching, vomiting, hiccupping, etc.)

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BL18
LV BACK-SHU

Smooths LV/GB Moves stagnant Qi

Acute or chronic hepatitis Cholecystitis Intercostal neuralgia Jaundice LV invading ST or SP Eye disorders (external eye diseases) Mental indications characterized by LV pathology.

Hui Meeting Point of the Blood Classically more for excess, but also very tonifying Blood stasis, especially in chest and upper abdomen, with sharp fixed stabbing pain With BL19 Four Flowers to nourish blood. Work well with BL43 and ST36 for fatigue, blood def. and exhaustion, good for HIV For menstrual problems, from def. (scanty, light periods) or stasis (dark clots, dysmenorrhea) IP for red, itchy skin disorders, especially with blood heat or fire poison: psoriasis, eczema, furuncles, carbuncles. Diaphragm Shu promotes proper LU function by relaxing the diaphragm and allowing it to move freely, for asthma, hiccups, belching, hiatal hernia IP for shallow breathers, those who dont breathe deeply, or for SOB, COPD. Good point for pleurisy, when inhaling is painful. MP for LV organ pathology, whether from Qi stag., LV Yang, LV Fire, LV Blood or yin def., Counterflow Qi problems, damp heat or LV wind MP for hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis of LV, abdominal masses from blood stasis MP for eye problems, pain, itching, dryness, redness, blurred vision, visual dizziness, twitching. Emotionally LV can manifest as anger or depression, good point for stress, irritability, frustration, bad temper, mood swings. For Herpes zoster with related dermatome points and points for damp heat, SP9, LV5, GB34, etc.

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INDICATIONS Chest & rib pain, soreness, stuffiness Cholecystitis Jaundice Vomiting (esp. dry or bilious) Gall stones Flank pain Bitter taste in mouth Headache & chills Mental disorders assoc. w/GB Abdominal distention Constriction inhibiting swallowing Diarrhea (watery, chronic, w/undigested food) Jaundice Undigested food in stool Anorexia Prolapses of ST, uterus, vagina, anus Blood in stools Back & lumbar pain (worse w/cold and damp) Diarrhea (Hot or Cold) Difficulty swallowing Epigastric pain and distension Gastritis ST prolapse Ulcer Vomiting Loss of appetite Anorexia Back pain (local point) Insomnia Abdominal distension Diarrhea Edema (esp. w/urinary retention) Indigestion Stiffness or pain of spine or low back (local point) DISCUSSION MP for damp heat in LV/GB, for hepatitis, cholecystitis, jaundice, vomiting, flank pain and distension, bitter taste in mouth. Often combined w/ BL18. Gallstones w/GB24, often more effective w/electro (treat right side). Four Flowers with BL17 moxa for Qi, blood and yin def. HT/GB Qi def. patterns from sudden or prolonged fear or fright, w/timidity, palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, mental disorders, fear of dying (emotional aspect).

BL19
GB BACK-SHU

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FUNCTIONS Drains damp heat from LV/GB

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BL20
SP BACK-SHU

Tonifies SP, drains dampness Promotes SP function of transformation and transportation

MP for all SP problems, from def. Qi or yang, prolapse from sinking Qi, interior/exterior dampness, or inability to hold blood in vessels Most commonly used for SP Qi def. w/impairment to the transportation & transformation function of SP, for fatigue, digestive insufficiency, lack of appetite, abdominal bloating/distension, undigested food in stool, chronic loose stools or diarrhea, belching IP for anorexia, combine w/ points to tonify the Qi and spirit Dampness from SP Qi deficiency, w/bloating, swelling, heaviness, edema, fatigue; or external damp from environmental factors which injures the SP.

BL21
ST BACK-SHU

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Regulates ST Qi, sedates rebellious Qi

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BL22
TW BACK-SHU

Opens, facilitates the waterways (esp. LW) Regulates the transforming function of Qi

MP for all ST problems, from def. of ST Qi or yin, food stagnation, poor diet or food poisoning, or LV invasion. Generally BL20 is more tonifying (abdominal distension from def., likes pressure) while BL21 is more dispersive (abdominal distension from excess, worse w/pressure). MP for dissolving accumulations (phlegm nodules) and lumps in abdomen, combine w/ Pigen (point for lumps, tumors).

MP for water metabolism and water imbalance disorders, particularly between MB and LB. Affects the transformation and movement of fluids and digestate between SP/ST/Intestines, KD/BL. For borborygmus, bloating, edema, ascites, undigested food in stool, difficult or painful urination, urinary retention Adjunct point for digestive disorders, indigestion, gastritis, anorexia, emaciation, water retention.

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INDICATIONS Hematuria Impotence/frigidity Irregular menstruation Nephritis Renal colic Low back pain (esp. chronic worse w/fatigue) Constant desire to sleep Deafness Tinnitus Alopecia (def. blood, KD, LV) Anemia Asthma Daybreak diarrhea Wasting & thirsting Edema DISCUSSION BL23 is where the BL channel penetrates and connects with the KD, affects the yang aspect of KD function: filtration of urine, plus the reproductive aspect, the manifestation of jing, the strength and distribution of original Qi in the body. Male sexual problems from weakness: impotence, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, sterility, exhaustion following ejaculation, prostatitis Female sexual and reproductive disorders: dysmennorrhea, amenorrhea, cold uterus, frigidity, infertility, leukorrhea MP for tonifying KD yang which is foundation of fire and strength in body. Affects sexual function, brain, spine, bone strength and growth, head, hair, teeth, hearing. Combines well w/ GV4. Most commonly used Back-Shu point due to its support of other yin organ pathologies: KD grasp Qi for shallow breathing, asthma; KD water helps to quell HT fire; KD Yin nourishes LV Yin, KD fire supports SP yang and helps SP transform dampness. MP for tonification in chronic deficiency patterns, especially for deep deficiency, exhaustion, weakness, feebleness, chronic fatigue, good point for the elderly w/waning KD Jing. MP for acute or chronic low back pain, sprains and strains, muscle spasm, good point to relax the quadratus lumborum muscle, good for disk problems, even at L5-S1 w/local points. KD opens to ears, for chronic ear diseases, tinnitus, deafness, chronic ear infections from deficiency. MP for low back pain, located at the lumbar hinge, where pain occurs from bending, lifting, poor posture. Good point for sacroiliac joint pain. IP to reinforce BL23 for low back pain, knee pain and weakness from KD deficiency. MP for all intestinal problems, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery. Use for yin constipation: atonic bowel, flaccidity, pasty stools. Good for inflammatory bowel conditions, enteritis, colitis, abdominal pain and distension or yang constipation; dry hard stools Unofficial back-shu point of CV4 minor point for tonification and building though this use is not emphasized Urinary disorders, cystitis, difficult urination, dysuria, anuria, enuria, incontinence. For diabetes affecting the lower warmer, emaciation, thirst, frequent urination, tonifying but also rids dampness.

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BL23
KD BACK-SHU KD PROBLEMS UTERUS PROBLEMS REGULATES MENSES

FUNCTIONS ToniFies KD Qi, Yin, Yang

BL25
LI BACK-SHU INTESTINAL RELATED PROBLEMS

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Strengthens low back and legs Regulates ST/Intestines

Low back pain or sprain (sciatica) Constipation (main point) Abdominal distension & borborygmus

BL26
LOCAL POINT

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Regulates LW, strengthens yang

Difficult urination Enuresis Frequent urination Abdominal distension Diarrhea Wasting & thirsting

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BL27
SI BACK-SHU PROBLEMS OF HOT/DAMP NATURE

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FUNCTIONS Clears damp heat (urinary/intestinal)

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BL28
BL BACK-SHU HOT/COLD PROBLEMS

Eight Liao BL31 BL34

BL31

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INDICATIONS DISCUSSION Hematuria Assists SI function of separating pure from impure, which is eliminated through the BL and LI. Most often used for damp heat urinary disorders, Enuresis cystitis, difficult or painful urination, hematuria, dark urine, often w/HT/SI Incontinence (hot/damp presence) damp heat. Also used for intestinal damp heat conditions such as Leucorrhea (hot/damp: yellow, diarrhea, dysentery, as well as for constipation. thick, itchy) Secondary use for urinary problems from deficiency, incontinence, Spermatorrhea enuria. Low back pain Sciatica Wasting & thirsting Good for urinary problems (i.e. blood in urine) Unblocks, regulates Dark, burning, painful urination MP for all BL problems, used more for BL damp heat, painful dark BL (damp heat) urination, cystitis, but also for cold conditions, moxa for atonic BL, incontinence, frequent urination due to cold. Difficult urination Genital damp heat, swelling, itching, pain. Diseases of urogenital system Dampness anywhere in body, w/SP9 to rid dampness thru urination. Painful urinary disorder (i.e. UTIs) Genital pain and swelling Incontinence Frequent urination Sciatica Lumbosacral pain For all genital, urinary, local lower back and sacrum problems. The upper three (BL31, BL32, BL33) are used more for sciatica, lumbosacral pain and pain radiating down the lower limb; the middle two (BL32, BL33) for urinary and menstrual disorders; and the lower two (BL33, BL34) for genital and intestinal problems, but there is considerable overlap in function. As a group, the Eight Liao are indicated for both stagnation and deficiency, and are used to treat a wide variety of disorders, including lumbosacral pain, sciatica, difficult or painful urination, cold in the lower warmer, genital pain and swelling, sexual dysfunction, impotence, frigidity, infertility, leucorrhea, difficult labor, seminal emission, atrophy or pain of the lower limb, diarrhea and constipation. Needle or massage with a strong stimulation to powerfully move stagnation, moxa or massage gently for tonification. BL32 is best for dysmenorrhea with sacral pain, vaginal discharges, moving blood stagnation from the uterus. May increase a low sperm count. IP point for inducing labor, often treated with electroacupuncture. Tonify KD, Dysmenorrhea IP for gynecological disorders: very moving and tonifying point, for strengthen low back dysmenorrheal, irregular menstruation, infertility. Irregular menstruation Regulates Infertility menstruation, Low back pain (local point) promotes fertility Invigorates the blood and alleviates pain

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INDICATIONS Dysmenorrhea Infertility Irregular menstruation Leucorrhea Lumbosacral pain Sciatica Lower limb pain, atrophy, paralysis IP for inducing labor Irregular menstruation Leucorrhea Lumbosacral pain Pain, atrophy, paralysis of lower limb Painful urinary disorder Difficult urination Blood in stool Lumbosacral & coccyx pain Low back pain (especially during menstruation) Impotence Leucorrhea Hemorrhoids Pain at tip of coccyx (can combine w/SI3 & BL62) Sciatica Lower limb pain, atrophy, paralysis DISCUSSION Strongest of the four holes, for all lumbosacral pain, inability to rotate or bend at the waist, sciatica, leg pain or numbness. For womens discharges, painful periods, clotting, removes blood stagnation from the uterus. IP for inducing labor. Moving point, but also good for tonification, can strengthen KD Qi. Tonify w/needle and moxa for vaginal or uterine prolapse, spermatorrhea.

BL32

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BL33

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BL34

FUNCTIONS Invigorates blood & regulates menstruation Regulates Qi & alleviates pain Warms lower warmer Stops vaginal discharge Raises prolapse Regulates menstruation & stops vaginal discharge Invigorates blood, disperses cold & alleviates pain Tonifies KD & strengthens low back Disobstructs & regulates excretion Tonifies KD, strengthens low back

Good point for local trauma or trauma of the lower limb.

Regulates the lower warmer, strengthens low back, knees and legs, for discharges, dysmenorrheal. Good for blood in the stool, bleeding hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, anus disorders. MP for hemorrhoids, especially chronic.

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BL35
MP FOR HEMORRHOIDS

BL36
MP UPPER HAMSTRING INJURY (and local pain)

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Relaxes hamstring Strengthens buttocks & lower back

For low back pain w/buttock or leg pain, for sciatica down the BL meridian. Good point for treating the elderly, especially w/weak legs, difficulty standing or walking.

BL37
IP SCIATICA POINT

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Strengthens back and spine Moves meridian, alleviates pain

Sciatica (local point) Lower limb pain, atrophy, paralysis

IP local for the posterior leg, expels wind dampness and removes obstruction, increases circulation to nourish the soft tissue. For pain, stiffness, atrophy, painful obstruction, sciatica radiating down the BL channel, heaviness in the legs. For low back pain that inhibits flexion and extension.

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INDICATIONS Cystitis Low back pain (esp. referring to abdomen) Fullness in chest or abdomen Dysuria (painful urination) Edema Cramping of leg and/or foot long channel Sciatica Lower limb pain, atrophy or paralysis Gastrocnemius muscle spasm Contracture of lower extremities Diarrhea & vomiting in Wind-Heat flu Dr. So: used to treat early stage Wind-Heat flu DISCUSSION Lower He-Sea of TW mainly used to clear damp heat from the LW, for obstructed, dribbling, cloudy, difficult urination Has an effect on lymphatic system, the TW may be closely related to lymphatic system, for swollen axillary lymph nodes, edema

BL39
TW HE-SEA

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FUNCTIONS Opens, regulates waterways

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BL40
ACUTE/CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN CONTROLS LOW BACK COOLING QUALITY (hot skin diseases)

Strengthens low back, knees Clears heat, detoxifies fire poison Cools, drains summer heat

One of four original command points, for lumbar regions. MP for acute low back pain, sprains, strains, muscle spasm. MP for sciatica, especially down BL channel. Also effective for chronic low back pain. MP for clearing and draining heat, for summer heat, heat exhaustion, heatstroke (like LU5) MP for all skin diseases from damp heat or heat in blood, itching, oozing, red, pustular, inflamed. Poisonous swellings, carbuncles, furuncles, abscesses, combine with LI11, SP10, JingWell points.

BL42
LU SPIRIT PT CORPOREAL SOUL

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Circulates LU Qi

BL43
CURE OF 100 DISEASES STRENGTHENS DEFICIENT CONDITIONS DEFICIENT LU ISSUES

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Tonfies LU deficiency Regulates LU Qi Strengthens, cultivates original Qi

Asthma Bronchitis Pleurisy Pulmonary tuberculosis Pulmonary-type indications Grief, letting go, moving on Asthma Bronchitis Pulmonary TB Coughing blood Weakness from prolonged illness Poor memory Absent-mindedness Consumptive deficient conditions

Main use for cough, asthma, wheezing. Good supplemental point to strengthen the lungs, may affect not only breathing but subconscious functions such as desire to live, survival.

MP for tonifying weakness and deficiency, for exhaustion, fatigue, chronic illness, poor appetite, debility. Classical favor moxa over needling. MP for LU and BL deficiency, for all deficient LU problems, whether Qi or yin, wheezing from deficiency, chronic asthma, KD failing to grasp the Qi (w/BL23), dyspnea, chronic cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis.

BL44
HT SPIRIT PT SHEN

Unbinds chest, regulate Qi Calms shen

Asthma Bronchitis Chest & abdominal pain Local pain Spirit issues

Reinforces BL15, for spirit problems, insomnia

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INDICATIONS Chest & rib pain and fullness Vomiting DISCUSSION Modern ideas include excessive dreaming, depression, frustration, and resentment, fears at night especially with yin deficiency. Said to promote higher mental functions, ability to learn, and reasoning. None of these ideas are supported classically.

BL47
LV SPIRIT PT ETHERAL SOUL

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FUNCTIONS Smoothes LV, regulates Qi

BL49
SP SPIRIT PT INTELLECT

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Strengthens SP, harmonize ST

Abdominal distension Diarrhea Jaundice

Good adjunct point for damp heat, for abdominal pain and distention, hot diarrhea, SP jaundice, hepatitis, cholecystitis, wasting and thirsting disorder with heat signs. May be helpful for obsessive thinking, mentioned for improving memory (modern ideas). Tonifying point to strengthen KD jing, yin, yang, reinforces BL23, for spermatorrhea, impotence, infertility, incontinences, dribbling urine, genital pain. For urinary disorders from damp heat or deficient KD Qi or yang. Said to affect the adrenal glands. GP for edema in LW from excess or deficiency, drains water from the tissues and expels through urination. Good local point for low back pain, especially for spasm in the quadratus lumborum. IP for sciatic, pain in lumbosacral region and buttocks, very moving point.

BL52
KD SPIRIT PT HOUSE OF WILL

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Tonifies KD, benefits jing

Low back pain Nocturnal emissions Impotence Difficult urination Painful urination Incontinence Low back & sacral pain (good local point for pain) Sciatica Paralysis of lower limb Painful or difficult urination Genital pain Hemorrhoids Pain in low back Sciatica Lower limb pain, numbness, paralysis Hemorrhoids Constipation Spasm of gastroc. muscle

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BL54

Strengthens back, knees Moves the channel

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BL57
MP FOR HEMORRHOIDS MP FOR CALF CRAMPS IP FOR HEEL/FOOT PAIN

Unblocks LI, reduces hemorrhoids Regulates Qi, alleviates pain

MP for hemorrhoids, from excess or deficiency, especially with bleeding. Often best results are obtained with deep insertion and strong stimulation. MP for calf cramps, local pain, swelling, relaxes the local musculature. Good for leg atrophy, can pull Qi down, very useful for treating the elderly. Use for cramping anywhere in the body, combine with KD1. IP for heel and foot pain, also for paralysis and neurological disorders affecting the leg and foot. Palpate the general area for tenderness, as there are many extra-meridian points around BL57 with motor deficit indications, atrophy, polio sequella, etc. Releases the exterior, refers to BL meridian, for neck stiffness and occipital headache due to exterior wind, taiyang stage wind cold IP for chronic low back pain, especially w/weak legs, KD def (Luo point connects to KD meridian), sciatica. For excess above w/def below, e.g. weakness in low back w/stiff neck, or low back pain w/weak legs. Hemorrhoids, similar to BL57 though not as strong, can combine the two points.

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BL58
LUO EXECESS ABOVE DEFICIENT BELOW

Disperses wind, releases taiyang channels

Headache Lower limb pain, numbness, atrophy Blurry vision Restless Leg Syndrome (palpate BL57/BL58 area)

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[BLADDER]
INDICATIONS Headache Neck & upper back stiffness Nosebleeds Blurry vision Can bring on heavy menstrual flow if too close to cycle Sciatica Atrophy of lower limb Ankle pain & swelling Lateral ankle sprain Heel pain Difficult labor Headache Facial paralysis or speech problems Dizziness Mania (from wind) Internal wind moving (strokes, aphasia esp. early stage following stoke) DISCUSSION MP for taiyang headache, disperses excess in head, for occipital headache, sinus headache, frontal sinus pain, eye pain, nosebleed, dizziness, stiff neck from wind damp. MP for chronic low back pain, very dispersive and moving point. Can use for pain anywhere on the BL channel. To induce labor or promote discharge of retained placenta. For strong local effect (Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprain, etc.), or to increase KD tonification needle through to KD3. Obtain proper depth by placing your finger on KD3 to feel the tip of the needle through the skin.

BL60
PULLS QI DOWN ASPIRIN POINT IP FOR SCIATICA

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FUNCTIONS Relaxes soft tissue Expels pernicious influences in Taiyang channels Promotes labor

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BL62
INTERNAL & EXTERIOR WIND

Disperses wind & Releases Exterior

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BL67
JING WELL TURN BREECH

Adjusts fetal position Brings down excess from head

Headache (esp. occipital) Nasal discharge Nosebleed Eye pain Redness of inner canthus Nasal obstruction

MP for Yang Qiao which starts within the heel and ends its external pathway at GB20. Yang Qiao said to move the yang Qi collected and stored in the GV. Qiao means agility, the Yin and Yang Qiao govern nimble movement and the balance between medial and lateral musculature of lower limb. KD6 and BL62 can be used to balance tightness or laxity in the lower limb adductors and abductors, internal and external rotators, and the ankle inverters and everters. As master point of the Yang Qiao vessel, BL62 influences muscles on the lateral aspect of the lower limb, lower limb abduction, external rotation and ankle eversion. When excess these structures are stiff and contracted, when deficient they are flaccid. The Qiao vessels influence and can be influenced by posture, injury and surgery especially on the lower limb, choice of footwear and orthotics. Has a strong effect on the womb, to adjust breech fetal position use 5-7 small cone moxas twice a day starting after the eighth month and only before the fetus is engaged in the lower pelvis (other sources recommend indirect moxa once a day for 15-20 minutes). Some practitioners perform this technique with the woman on hands and knees, allowing the baby to move more easily. Do on a bed or other soft surface and place a small towel under the ankles to lift the toes.