Upper Kidney Points

Definition

Spirit points in the Worsleytradition.

Characteristics

One or two may be used in a treatment.

May be used in sequentialtreatments.
Can be used with any CF.
May be combined with Outer Bladder Line points.

Clinical Significance

Influencesa patient at the spirit level.

Influencesthe upper jiao.

Points:

KI20 Through the Vattey and KI21 Dark Gate (Used together)
For someonewho is fearful, trapped in fear.
For someonewho may be lonely, suicidal;when everything seemsnegative.
Someonefacing death.
To guide a person out of the darknessof the valley.

KI21 Dark Gate

When everything seemsnegative.

KI22 Walking on the Verandah

Convalescentpoint after a long illness.
For a senseofsafety and protection.

KI23 Spirit Seal (Shen)

A sealis a patient'sidentity.
Used if a patient is not connectedwith his/her own spirit.
To reawaken the spirit.
Often used after, or wittg K124.

l<124 Spirit Burial Ground

Resurrection point, when the spirit is dead or nearly so.
Experience of life is dead.

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 Outer Bladder Line Points
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Definition

Deep spirituaVmentalPoints.

Characteristics

Use alone or with Inner Bladder points or with Upper Kidney points.
Five of these are namedfor their associationwith spirits related to Officials.

Clinical Significance

Can be usedon any CF.

Some have associationswith particular Officials.
Can be usedfor emotionalproblems.

Points:

BL 37 Soul Door - Po Hu. Po is the spirit of the Lung.

At the level of Lung Correspondence- BL 13.
For a patient who has shut offto cope with disasterthat is unbearable.
A closed mind or sPirit.
For a Metal CF who is cut offon a deeplevel.
Where sadnessand grief affect the lungs.

BL 38 Rich for the Vitals

At the level of the Heart Protector Correspondence-BL 14.
To build both Qi and Blood.
Usually use moxa on this Point.
For general fatigue and weariness
For chronic and difficult diseases.
To replenishFire at a deep level.
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BL 39 Spirit Hall - Shen Tang. Shen is the spirit of the Heart. -o
At the level of the Heart Correspondence- BL l5- \
For strains on the heart, shocks, broken heart. 5 7

Restoresthe spirit.
Anxiety, insomnia.

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BL 40 Wail of Grief
For a cry of anguish.
For the patientwho is stuckin grief
For the patient who capnot deal yyith pain or loss'
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BL 4l Diaphragm Border
First aid for hiccuPs.
Breathing problems.
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BL 4zSpiritual Soul Gate - Hun Men. Hun is the spirit of the Liver.
At the level of Liver Correspondence- BL 18.
For hopelessness and depressio4mood swings,resentment,anger.
For alcoholics,drug addicts.
To
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BL 43 Yang Net
At the level of Gall Bladder Correspondence- BL 19'

BL 44 Thought Dwelling - Yi she. Yi is the spirit of the Spleen.

At the level of SpleenCorrespondence-BL?O.
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For obsession;helpsmental movement- e<'rvla
For anorexia.

BL 45 Stomach GranarY
At the level ofthe StomachCorrespondence-BL2l.
For anorexia.
Helps thoughtsmove.
Digestive disorders.

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At the levelof Kidney Correspondence -BL 23-
For lack of ambitionor will; for revitalization.Also usedfor an over-drivenwill-
For the patientwho is depletingherselfby doing too much'
Greatfor a Water CF.
Depression, lackof will, feelingof powerlessness andhopelessness' .
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 InfluentialPoints
Gathering or Assembling Points

Definition

The Chinesecharactermeans"to gather," or "to meet-"

Characteristics

Influential points have a special effect on eachof the eight principal constituentsthat make up a
human being. Actording to the Nan Jing, these constituentsare the Yin Officials, Yang
Officials, Qi, Blood, bone, malTow, sinews, and vessels

Clinical Significance

Used when a particular constituent needsaffention'

May be addedwhere appropriateto a patient'streatmr

Points anlloence
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CV 12 Fu/Yangorgans
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GB 34 Sinews YangMound SPring
BL 17 Blood DiaphragmCorrespondence
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Correspondto the AntiquePointsandFive-ElementPoints

Definition

i.e.,mostdistalto mostproximal.
Affectthemeridianaccordingto their locationon the channel,

Characteristics

Are arrangedin orderfrom mostdistalto proximal,from thefingersto the elbowsandfrom thetoes

to the knees,regardlessof the yin or yangnatureof the meridian.

Clinical Significance

May vary accordingto viewPoint.

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Correspondto Wood (yin meridian)andMetal (yangmeridian)points.
Most distal:The toe or finger Point.
The Qi is bubbling,small,and shallow.
Clearsthe meridian.
Usedin acutesituations.
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Correspond to Fire (yin meridian) and Wate

Second element point in from the toe or finp
Qi is gushing a little.
Clears Heat; for febrile diseases.

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