Al Acu Notes

ACUPUNCTURE:
Acupuncture is a collection of procedures involving penetration of the skin with needles

to stimulate certain points on the body. In its classical form it is a characteristic component
of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a form of alternative medicine, and one of the oldest
healing practices in the world.
How it works:
Acupuncture points are areas of designated electrical sensitivity. Inserting

needles at these points stimulates various sensory receptors that, in turn, stimulate
nerves that transmit impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system at the base of
the brain.
Introduction to Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang (pronounced yong, as in 'gong') is one of the most fundamental concepts in
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as it is the foundation of diagnosis. The earliest reference
to Yin and Yang is in the I Ching (Book of Changes) in approximately in 700 BC. In this work, all
phenomena are said to be reduced to Yin-Yang
Yin Yang
Female, passive, negative principle in nature Positive, active, male principle in nature.
The moon South or sunny side of a hill
Shaded orientation North of a river
North or shady side of hill
South of a river
Yin and Yang and the Human Body
Yin Yang
Front (chest-abdomen) Back
Body Head
Interior (organs) Exterior (skin, muscles)
Below waist Above waist
Anterior-medial Posterior-lateral
ventral surface of the trunk and limbs back and dorsal surface of the limbs
Structure Function
Blood/Body Fluids Qi
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Conservation/storage Transformation/change
Yin Organs: Heart, Lung, Small Intestine, Lg. Intestine
Liver, Spleen, Kidney, Gall Bladder, Stomach, Bladder
Pericardium San Jiao
"Solid Organs" "Hollow Organs"
Yin Organs are "Solid": constantly active, involved in production and storage of the body's
vital Substances (Qi Blood, Body Fluids, Essence)
Yang Organs are "Hollow": receive and circulate but do not store, involved in digestion,
transformation, excretion.
The Five Elements

The Five Elements, or Five Phases, are aspects of Qi. These are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and
Water. In the poetic language of the Five Elements, health is a harmonious balance of all the
elements. The Qi of the elements waxes and wanes in daily and seasonal cycles. Each one of
us is a unique and characteristic blend of the influences of all the
elements.
Wood
Meridians: Liver/Gallbladder
People who have strong energy of the Wood element have a clear vision
and goals, and know how to bring them into being. They excel at
planning and decision making. They can be forceful in disagreements
and can strongly argue their opinions. Their piercing, penetrating eyes may attract you, but
avoid their wrath.
Wood Imbalance
When the wood Qi is weak, people can be indecisive, without strong direction in life, and stuck.
They may be constrained emotionally, unable to express anger. When the Liver Qi is
congested or stagnant, people can be arrogant, over controlling, and have angry dispositions.
They may have a tendency to be workaholics or have addictive personalities, including the
possibility of abusing drugs and alcohol. They may have digestive problems like bloating, gas,
alternating constipation and diarrhea.
When Liver Qi is imbalanced, hot and spicy foods may cause too much heat. Sour and bitter
flavors are said to benefit the Liver meridian. Excessive frustration and irritation can be
especially difficult when the Liver meridian is out of balance. Physical exercise and reading can
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help restore balance. The fall is a vulnerable time, as well as the winds of March, and extremely
hot weather.
Common signs of Liver meridian stress include dry, brittle, thickened nails and pain just below
the ribs. Common illnesses include migraines, eye problems, and sinus problems. The Liver
meridian circles the genitals, and rashes and discharges are associated with its imbalance, as
well as hernias. For women, menstrual problems are common including PMS, painful periods,
and heavy bleeding. Uterine fibroids may be related to imbalance of the Liver meridian as well.
The Liver and Gallbladder meridian pathways traverse the top and sides of the head, the most
common sites for migraine headaches.
The Qi of the Wood element flourishes in the spring when plants are sprouting new growth and
the color of this element is green.
Fire
Meridians: Heart, Small Intestines, Pericardium, Triple Warmer
People with strong Fire energy may be quite charismatic. They excel at
commanding others to action. They may love talking and socializing.
Fire Imbalance
When the Fire Qi is weak, a person may be lackluster or bland. They may suffer from anxiety,
restlessness, and insomnia. They may stutter, talk too much and too rapidly, or laugh nervously.
They may be too excitable, easily stimulated to excesses, or they may be emotionally cold and
unfeeling.
Common illnesses include palpitations, hypertension, heart problems, and sores on the mouth
and tongue. People strongly influenced by the Fire element may be vulnerable in very hot
weather, and may be calmed and centered by walking. The bitter flavor favors the Fire Qi.
Coffee is a bitter flavor, but its effects may aggravate the Heart Qi. The healthy bitter flavors
include dark, green leafy vegetables.
Earth
Meridians: Stomach/Spleen
Someone with well developed Earth energy is a well grounded,

nurturing, compassionate person, sometimes depicted as the archtypical
“earth mother”. Earth people like to bring others together and make
good mediators or peacemakers and reliable friends. They often enjoy
both preparing food and eating. You may be attracted by their generous
mouth and full, sensuous lips.
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Earth Imbalance
When people have weak Earth Qi, they can be worriers and meddlers. They are prone to
pensiveness. They may overwork, especially in studying or other intellectual work. They are
vulnerable to digestive problems and diarrhea. They may gain weight easily and lose it with
difficulty. Their bodies have a tendency to make excessive mucus, and they may suffer from
cloudy thinking, muzzy-headedness, and a lack of clarity.
Those with weak Earth Qi often feel better when they limit cold, raw foods and dairy products.
They should eat warming foods and grains to stay well grounded. They may crave sweets. The
sweet taste can be satisfied by eating sweet grains, vegetables, and fruits rather than
processed sugars.
Common illnesses include: fatigue, diarrhea, gas & bloating, food allergies & sensitivities, eating
disorders, heartburn, and canker sores. Excessive mucus may collect in the lungs or in the
sinuses. In women, menstrual problems may include either excessively light or heavy periods.
The Qi of the earth element flourishes in Indian summer, those golden moments of fullness
before the waning of the light. The earth color is yellow, like the sun, and the ripened crops, and
the root vegetables. Sitting meditation is said to strengthen the earth element.
Metal
Meridians: Lungs/Large Intestines
A person with well balanced Metal energy is well organized, self

disciplined, and conscientious. They like structure in their life. They are
most comfortable in situations when they know the rules and can
succeed by following them. Metal Qi bestows a deep inner strength, like
ore mined from the mountains.
Metal Imbalance
A person with Metal Qi imbalance may be grief-stricken, steeped in sadness. They may be
overly critical. They may have trouble letting go. When the Metal energy is weak, there can be
illnesses of the lungs – asthma, allergies, and frequent colds. The Lung meridian rules the skin,
so rashes, eczema, and problems with sweating can be related to Metal imbalance. The
Large Intestine meridian can be affected by chronic constipation or diarrhea, or other bowel
diseases.
The Metal energy peaks in the fall. In the cool, crisp, clean air of autumn, metal people feel they
can accomplish anything. The color of Metal is white, and people strongly influenced by the
Metal Qi may have pale complexions.
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Water
Meridians: Kidneys, Bladder
The Water energy is a strong generative force centered in the lower

belly. When the Kidney Qi is strong, a person is fearless, determined,
and can endure many hardships in pursuit of their goals. Persevering by
will power is characteristic of those with strong Kidney Qi. Longevity is
also considered to be associated with healthy Kidney Qi, signified by
large, elongated ear lobes, like those of the Buddha.
Water Imbalance
When the Kidney Qi is weak, there can be problems with water metabolism, urination, fertility, or
sexuality. This person could be anxious, fearful, and withdrawn, and in more severe cases,
phobic.
Kidney Qi declines with aging. There may be diminished hearing or ringing in the ears. In
menopause, the Kidney yin declines, which is associated with classic signs of heat and dryness
– hot flashes, night sweats, dry skin and mucous membranes. Kidney yang weakness is
associated with cold – cold extremities, cold back and belly, declining sexual vigor, urinary
frequency or incontinence.
The color of the Kidney is black, like the night, or like black ice. When the Kidney Qi starts to
weaken, dark circles or pouches appear under the eyes. The Kidney Qi rules in the winter, a
time when living things are contracted with cold. Like a seed deep in the cold ground, Qi is
dormant, waiting for the time to sprout.
The Five Element cycles of Generation and Control
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Yin – Heart, Pericardium, Spleen, Lungs, Kidney, Liver.
Yang – Small intestine, Triple warmer, stomach, Large intestine, urinary bladder, Gall bladder .
Yin - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.
Yang - Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth.
LIV
Metal
LU
TW SI
Fire Fire
P H
ST GB
Earth Wood
SP LI
UB
Water
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Plus
LEFT RIGHT
3 2 1 3 2 1
UB GB SI Yang TW ST LI Yang
K LIV H Yin P SP LU Yin
Water Wood Fire Fire Earth Metal
Yin – Deep
Yang – Superficial
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METAL PLUS
LUNG
Polarity - Yin
No. of Pts - 11
Related Organ - Large Intestine
Sense Organ - Nose
Element - Metal
The lung channel originates 6 cun outer (lateral) from the mid-line of the body at the mid
way of the 1st and 2nd ribs. If runs over the shoulder and descends anterior and lateral aspect of
the arm to reach the wrist. The it continuous laterally to end 0.1 cun distal to the outer corner of
the base of the thumb nail.
Origin of Lung Points:
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LU 11 – Wood:
0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the thumb nail.
Indications:
Fainting, Shock, Allergy, Running nose, Nasal Block.
Needling: Insert obliquely .1 cun towards upper direction, or prick the point to bleed.
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LU 10 – Fire:
At the on the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of
the red and white skin.
Indications:
Thumb swelling, pain and Running nose, fever, cold, Cough.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. Keep clear of the radial artery.
LU 9 – Earth :
At the outer (lateral) end of the wrist crease, on the (lateral) outer side of the radial
artery.
Indications
Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, palpitation, pain in chest, wrist and arm, Lungs
diseases, Blood Vessel problem.
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LU 8 – Metal:
1Cun above the outer end of wrist crease.
Indications:
Cough, asthma, fever, pain in the chest, sore throat, pain in the wrist.
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LU – 7 : ( Luo-Connecting point)
On the radial margin of the forearm, superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun
above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Indications:
Wrist pain, Lungs Diseases, Urogenital system problems: pain in the penis, hematuria,
spermatorrhea, Master point - pair with KID 6: genitourinary and gynecological problems,
Needling: Insert obliquely upwards .3 - .5 cun.
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LU 6:
5 cun distal to Lu5 at the inner (medial) side of the radial bone.
Indications
Excessive Cough, pain in the chest, asthma, sore throat, spasmodic pain of the elbows and
arm, wheezing.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.
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LU 5 – Water:
At the elbow creases, on the outer (lateral) border of the tendon of the muscle biceps
Muscle. This point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.
Indications:
Pain and swelling of the elbow, skin diseases, Kidney diseases, paralysis, Brain Energy,
Memory power increase, Tension reduce, Lungs Diseases.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .8 - 2.0 cun. When treating acute abdominal pain with
Vomiting and diarrhea, prick the cephalic vein on LU 5 to bleed.
LU 2:
4 cun above the end point of the front side axillary crease.
Indications:
Shoulder pain, Hand pain.
Needling: Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun toward the lateral aspect of the chest or subcutaneous
insertion. Do not insert deeply toward the medial aspect to avoid puncturing the
lungs.
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0LARGE INTESTINE
Polarity - Yang
No. of Pts - 20
Related Organ - Lung
Sense Organ - Nose
Element - Metal
The large intestine channel originates 0.1 cun distal to the outer (lateral) corner of the
base of the index finger nail. It travels up along the posterior and lateral aspect of the arm
crossing wrist, elbow and reach the front side of the shoulder. Then it continuous along the side
of the neck to reach the face and travels between the nose and upper lip to end outer (lateral)
side of the nostril of opposite side.
LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN CHART
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LI 1- Metal:
0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the index finger nail.
Indications:
Sore throat, toothache, Coma caused by febrile disease, Numbness at tip of index
finger, Deafness, Diarrhea, shock, shivering of fingers.
Needling: Shallow insertion .1 cun, or prick the point to bleed.
LI 2 – Water
At the front side of the joint where 2nd finger bone and 2nd finger palmar bone joined
together.
Indications:
Pain in the thumb, decrease in sperm count, Gastritis (ulcer), Toothache, sore throat,
Body Heat, Stomach pain.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .2 - .3 cun.
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LI 3 – wood:
At the backside of the joint where 2nd finger bone and 2nd finger palmar bone joined
together.
Indications:
Pain in fingers, Ophthalmalgia, Fever, redness and swelling of fingers and dorsum of
the hand.
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LI 4:
When the index finger and the thumb are closely placed, at the highest point of the muscles
of the back of the hand.
Indications:
Cures all type of pain above the hip region, pain during menstruation, fertility, Gastric pain,
abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery. Deafness, mumps, swelling of the face, facial
paralysis, facial tic, swelling of the pharynx and aphonic (inability to speak)
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. Do not needle during pregnancy.
LI 5 – Fire:
When the thumb is well extended, a hollow space will form between the thumb and the outer
side of the wrist. The centre of that hollow space is the point.
Indications:
Wrist joint pain, Frontal headache, congestion, Meridian Plus, Dust Allergy, Good for Lungs.
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LI – 6 : (Luo-Connecting point)
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line
connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun above the wrist crease.
Indications:
Eye redness, Ear Problems (Deafness, Swelling).
Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.
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LI – 7 : ( Xi-Cleft point)
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line
connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 5 cun above the wrist crease. .
Indications:
Headache, Swelling of Face, Abdominal pain, Shoulder & Arm pain.
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LI 10:
If Li 11 and Li 4 are joined with the straight line. 2 cun distal from Li 11 is point.
Indications:
Elbow pain, motor point for muscle, muscular pain, Important point for paralysis, Polio.
LI 11 – Earth:
At the outer (lateral) end of the elbow crease, when the elbow is semi-flexed.
Indications:
Elbow pain, cough, fever, skin diseases, and Immune enhancing point, High BP, Cure all
Chronic Diseases.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. * When treating for scrofula, insert the needle.
Tip subcutaneously up to LI 14
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LI 18:
3cun (lateral) outer to the prominence of the prominence of the throat region (thyroid
cartilage)
Indications:
Important point for thyroid problems, Goiter, Speech Disorder. (* No Needle to put this point)
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun. Caution: Any deeper needling may puncture
the jugular vein or carotid artery
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LI 19:
Between nose and upper lip, 0.5 cun distal from the mid-line of the body.
Indications:
Nasal, Running Nose, Sneezing, sinus, Smoking, Upper Jaw pain.
Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.
LI 20:
0.5 cun distal to the outer (lateral) corner of the nostril.
Indications:
Nasal, Running Nose, Face Paralysis, Sneezing, Tooth ache of upper jaw.
Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.
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FIRE
PERICARDIUM
Polarity - Yin
No. of Pts - 9
Related Organ - Triple Warmer
Sense Organ - Tongue
Element - Fire
The pericardium channel originates 1 cun outer (lateral) side to the nipple. It runs over
the shoulder and descends along the arm between lung channel and the heart channel up to
wrist joint then it continuous through the centre of the palm and ends at the tip of the middle
finger.
Pericardium Points Originates:
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P- 9 Water :
At the inner (medial) side of the tip of the middle finger where noils tip joined with muscle.
Indications:
Coma, heat stroke, Cardiac pain, irritability, stiffness, swelling and pain of the tongue, Loss of
Memory, Brain Booster Point, Palpitation.
Needling: Superficial insertion .1 cun, or prick to cause bleeding.
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PC-8 Fire:
On the palmer surface, meeting place of middle finger and the main (first) transverse
crease.
Indications:
Pain in fingers, Excessive sweating in palm and sole, Aphtha (mouth ulcer), halitosis,
Coma, fungal infection of the hand, Cardiac pain, vomiting, All types of Burning
Sensations.
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PC-7 Earth:
At the midpoints of the wrist crease.
Indications:
Cardiac pain, palpitation, pain in the chest and hypochondrium, Gastric pain, vomiting,
Manic psychosis, Pain of the heel, Wrist joint pain, Indigestion.
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PC- 6 :
2cun distal from the midpoint of the wrist crease.
Indications:
Loss of sleep, Wrist joint pain, Depression, dizziness, vertigo, apoplexy, hemiplegia,
spasm and pain of the upper extremities, Irritability, malaria, Asthma, Drugs addiction,
Heart Diseases, Mental Disorder, Epilepsy.
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PC – 5 Metal:
3 cun distal from the midpoint of the wrist crease.
Indications:
Hand pain, paralysis of hand, important point for function for nerve, Gastric pain and
vomiting, special point for malaria, chest pain, Blood Vessel Blocks, Palpitation.
PC – 4 :
5 cun distal from the midpoint of the wrist crease.
Indications:
Spleen disorder, diabetes, general weakness, Hematemesis, hemoptysis, for long live &
over bleeding at periods, Uterus Diseases, Chest pain.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun
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PC – 3 Water:
At the elbow crease, inner (media) side of the biceps tendon.
Indications:
Palpitation, Dryness of tongue and throat, chest pain, elbow pain, No blood to take in
this point (it may leads to heart attack) gastrointestinal disorders, Parkinson's disease.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun.
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TRIPLE WARMER
Polarity - Yang
No. of Pts - 23
Related Organ - Pericardium
Element - Fire
TRIPLE WARMER
The triple warmer channel originates at 0.1 cun distal to the corner of the base of the ring
finger nail, and runs on the back of the upper limb, parallel to the large intestine and small
intestine channels up to the back side of shoulder. Then it continuous alone the side of the neck
up to the root of external ear. It makes a circle around the ear and end at the outer corner of the
eye brow.
Triple Warmer Originates:
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TW – 1 Metal:
0.1 cun distal to the inner (Medial) corner of the base of the ringer finger nail.
Indications:
Fever, Headache, redness of the eye, deafness, Body pain, Eye & Ear Diseases.
Needling: Superficial insertion .1 cun, or prick to cause bleeding.
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TW – 2 Water:
A depression at the front side of the joint where ring finger and its palmer bone joined
together.
Indications:
Pain in fingers, Fever, Ear ache, Balance Body heat, Motion (tippy tippy).
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TW – 3 Wood:
A depression at the back side of the joint where ring finger and its palmer bone joined
together.
Indications:
Pain in fingers, Paralysis of hand, Neck Stiffness, Sudden head ache, Ear diseases, finger
Numbness. Pain in the scapular region, pain of the leg, fingers unable to extend.
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TW – 4 : (Source point)
On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist, in the depression on the ulnar side
of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum communis.
Indications:
Arm & Shoulder pain, Wrist pain, Malaria, Deafness, thirsting disorder, Diabetes.
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TW – 5 : (Luo-Connecting point)
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting TW 4 and the tip of the
elbow, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
Indications:
Headache, Neck pain, Deafness, Tinnitus, paralysis.
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TW – 6 FIRE:
3 cun distal to the backside wrist crease.
Indications:
Constipation, Skin disease, shoulder knee pain, Hand paralysis.
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TW – 7 : (Xi-Cleft point)
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting SJ 4 and the tip of the elbow,
3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
Indications:
Deafness, Ear pain, Arm pain, Epilepsy.
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TW – 10 EARTH:
When the elbow flexed a depression formed where upper arm bone joined with the elbow
joint.
Indications:
Elbow joint pain, Tinnitus, Migraine, Scrofula, TB, Neck pain, Epilepsy.
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TW – 17 :
A depression behind the ear lobe, which formed between the angle of the jaw and the
muscles of the neck.
Indications:
Face paralysis, Ear Diseases, Head ache, Toothache, Wry face, swelling of the
cheek, For Face Black
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TW – 20:
On the scalp, at the level of apex of the ear when it is folded transversely.
Indications:
Neck rigidity, Mumps, Nebula, Toothache, Head ache, Tinnitus.
Needling: Subcutaneous insertion .3 - .5 cun.
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TW – 23:
At the outer end of the eyebrow
Indications:
Pain and redness of the eye, Vision problem, manic psychosis, epilepsy, Immunity
point, Swine flu, Chicken guinea, Cataract.
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FIRE- II
SMALL INTESTINE
Polarity - Yang
No. of Pts - 19
Related Organ - Heart
Element - Fire
Small Intestine Channel:
The small intestine channel originates 0.1 cun distal from the inner (medial) side of the base
of the little finger nail. It runs on the border of the two color of the skin along the palm and
continuous inner side of the wrist joint and elbow joint up to the backside of auxiliary crease. It
travels zigzags over the back of the shoulder and runs over the side of the neck side of the face
up to cheek bone. It ends at a depression in front of the ear when the mouth is fully opened.
Small Intestine Originates:
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SI – 1 Metal:
0.1 Cun distal to the inner side of the corner of the little finger nail.
Indications:
Points which starts and end in the finger tips cures all types of Acute diseases, Breast
disorders of any etiology, insufficient lactation, mastitis, breast abscess, apoplexy, Sore throat,
conjunctivitis, abdominal sound, Hip pain, little finger pain, cataract, fainting, Heart pain.
Needling: Subcutaneous insertion .1cun or prick to bleed.
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SI – 2 Water:
At the front side of joint where little finger and little finger palmar bone joined together.
Indications:
Pain in the fingers, shoulder pain, Scanty, dark urine, Tinnitus, Lactation, Neck Rigidity.
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SI – 3 Wood:
When the fingers are flexed a bulging area formed at the inner side of the main transverse
crease (1st crease in palm) points is located at the border of the two skin color.
Indications:
Low back ache, sprain, loss of breast milk secretion after delivery, hereditary diseases, from
shoulder pain to finger pain it cures, spasm in the finger, elbow and arm, cervical strain/sprain.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun
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SI – 4 : (Source Point)
On the ulnar aspect of the palm, in the depression between the 5th metacarpal bone and
hamate bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Indications:
Headache, Neck rigidity, Finger & Wrist pain & stiffness, Jaundice, Diabetes.
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SI – 5 Fire:
In the depression where 5th finger palmer bone’s head portion joined with the wrist joint at the
inner side of the hand.
Indications:
Wrist joint pain, gas trouble, Neck and shoulder pain and/or swelling, after food going
suddenly for motion, Bleching.
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SI – 6 : (Xi-Cleft)
On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the forearm, in the depression on the radial side of the styloid
process of the ulna.
Indications:
Eye Disorder, Neck rigidity & pain, Wrist pain, Arm Paralysis.
Needling: Oblique insertion towards the elbow .5 - .8 cun.
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SI – 7: (Luo-Connecting Point)
On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
on the line connecting SI 5 and SI 8.
Indications:
Neck rigidity, Headache, dysfunction of the elbow pain, Warts.
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SI – 8 Earth:
A depression formed between the upper arm bones joined with the Ulna bone. It is located
when elbow joint flexed.
Indications:
Knee joint pain, pain in the little finger and ring finger, Ear diseases, finger numbness,
Cheeks swelling.
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SI – 9:
1Cun superior to the end point of the back side axillary crease.
Indications:
Shoulder pain, Scrofula, tinnitus
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HEART
Polarity - YIN
No. of Pts - 9
Related Organ - Small intestine
Element - Fire
Heart Channel:
The hear channel originates its course in the center of the axilla. It runs distally on the
anterior and medical aspect of the elbow, wrist and passes through the palm to end near the 0.1
cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the little finger nail.
Heart Originates:
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H – 9 Wood:
0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the little finger nail.
Indications:
Migraine, low back ache, Heal pain, No proper blood flow to the brain, Palpitation,
cardiac pain, pain in the chest and hypochondrium. Emergency heart attack point - strong
stimulation, Heart Energy point.
Needling: Subcutaneous insertion .1cun or prick to bleed.
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H – 8 Fire:
On the main transverse crease in the palmer surface, a mid point where 4th finger and 5th
finger bones joined together.
Indications:
Pain in the palm, excessive sweating in palm, Pruritus and pain of the external
genitalia, Palpitation, chest pain, Diabetes, All types of Burnings in body, to remove
Toxic in body.
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H – 6 : (Xi-Cleft Point)
.5 cun above the wrist crease on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, on
the HT 3 - HT 7line.
Indications:
Heart Palpitation, Sleepless, Chest pain, vomiting blood, Hectic fever and night sweat,
Hemoptysis, epistaxis, palpitation due to fright.
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H – 7 Earth:
A point on the inner end of the wrist crease, that is exactly at the outer border of the Ulna
bone.
Indications:
Palpitation, loss of sleep, chest pain, angina, amnesia, stupor Acidity chest pain, Drugs
Addiction, Epilepsy.
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H–5:
1 Cun distal from the inner end of wrist pain.
Indications:
Wrist joint pain, stammering speech, fear, aphasia, Palpitation and severe palpitation.
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H – 4 Metal:
1.5 Cun distal from the inner end of the wrist crease.
Indications:
Hand pain, palpitation, pricking pain in the heart, full body pricking pain, loss of speech.
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H – 3 Water:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of
the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Indications:
Elbow pain, palpitation, fear, shoulder pain, all kind of Heart disease, Low BP, arms a/or
hands - Parkinson's, stroke, epilepsy.
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EARTH PLUS
SPLEEN
Polarity - YIN
No. of Pts - 21
Related Organ - Stomach
Sense Organ - Lips
Element - Earth
Spleen Channel
The spleen channel originates 0.1 cun distal to the inner corner of the base of
the big toe nail. It travels up along the foot where borders of the two color of the skin joined
together and reach the inner ankle joint. Then it continuous along the inner side of tibia bone, to
reach the inner side of the thigh, from there it runs upward 4 cun distal from the mid-line of the
body. In abdomen region and 6 cun distal from the mid-line of the body in chest region up to
midpoint of 2nd – 3rd ribs. Then it descends down along the axillary line to the end at the
midpoint of 6th – 7th ribs.
61
SPLEEN MERIDIAN
62
SP 1 WOOD:
0.1 cun distal to the inner corner of the big toe nail.
Indications:
Head ache, cough, Diabetes, Menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, bloody stools, nightmares,

convulsions, hematuria, Wheezing, Acute diseases, abdominal disorder.
Needling:
Subcutaneous insertion .1 cun.
63
SP 2 FIRE:
A depression at the starting place of big toe in its inner side, where border of the two
colors of the skin join together.
Indications:
Diabetes, pain in toes, Excessive Hunger, Gastric pain, Uterus fibroids, sleepiness,
Constipation, Stomach pain.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun.
64
SP 3 EARTH:
Below the head of big toe bone where border of two color of the skin join together.
Indications:
Head ache, Heaviness of head, Epigastric pain, Gastric pain, abdominal distention and
pain, Diabetes, Uterus Diseases, Over Bleeding (Menus).
65
SP – 4 : (Luo-Connecting Point)
On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the
first metatarsal bone.
Indications:
Stomach Disease, Constipation, Diarrhea, Foot pain, Acute gastric pain, gastric
distention and stuffiness, poor appetite, Master point of (pair with PC 6): irregular menstruation,
retention of placenta, postpartum faintness, fibroids, cysts.
66
SP 5 METAL:
Draw a straight vertical line along the anterior (front) border of the inner ankle joint and
another horizontal line along the inferior (lower) border of the inner ankle joint, this point is
located where these two lines are crosses each other.
Indications:
Ankle joint pain, Nasal block, it clear all obstruction inside the body, Hemorrhoids, for
pregnancy lady after 7 month this point helps to normal delivery, Speech disorders,
Uterus Fibroids to Clear, Tonsil, foot bone pain.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun
67
SP 6:
2 Cun above the tip of inner ankle joint on the inner border of tibia.
Indications:
Genital organ diseases, Menstrual problems, this is one among the point which balance
total body function. All the leg channels meet at this point. So it act as junction point of
all leg channels, prolapse of uterus, dystocia, postpartum faintness, persistent, lochia,
infertility, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain in the penis, hernia, testicular atrophy,
Diseases of the skin, urticaria, paralysis of the foot, beriberi, male sexual issues,
Immunity point, allergy, Polio.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. Do not needle during pregnancy.
68
SP – 8 : (Xi-Cleft Point)
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun below SP 9, on the line connecting the tip of
the medial malleolus and SP 9.
Indications:
Dysuria, edema, Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, spermatorrhea, impotence,

fibroids, seminal emission.
69
SP 9 WATER:
Below the head of tibia bone in its inner side.
Indications:
Important point for edema, jaundice, Pain in the penis, dysmenorrhea, pain in the vulva
Medial Knee Pain, Blood Cancer, Bus travel Swelling.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 2.0 cun
70
SP 10 :
1Cun distal to the inner end of the upper border of the knee joint.
Indications:
Knee joint pain, skin disorder and Immune enhancing point, Irregular menstruation,
Genital issues - pain/swelling/itching, Foot Crackle,
71
SP 15 :
4 Cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.
Indications:
Stomach related all diseases, Uterus related disorder, Gas trouble, Reduce Belly, Ovaries
Growth.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 2.0 cun # Better not to needle
72
STOMACH
Polarity - YANG
No. of Pts - 45
Related Organ - Spleen
Sense Organ - Lips
Element - Earth
STOMACH CHANNEL:
The stomach channel originates from the centre point of lower eye lid and runs straightly up
to, the lower border of the lower jaw then it runs upward and moves towards the ear making “U”
shape to reach the point 3 Cun superior to the outer corner of the eye brow.
From the lowest point of the “U” channel downwards 4 Cun lateral to the mid-line along the
chest region. In the abdomen it travels downwards 2 Cun lateral to the mid line of the body.
Then it runs along the anterior aspect of the lower limb to end at the distance of 0.1 Cun to the
outer corner of the base of the 2nd toe nail.
73
STOMACH MERIDIAN
74
75
ST 45 METAL :
0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the 2nd toe nail.
Indications:
Pain in toe’s, Acute disease, Swelling of the face, toothache, bell's palsy, excessive
dreaming, loss of consciousness, Abdominal Disorder.
Needling: Subcutaneous insertion .1 cun.
76
ST 44 WATER :
At the joining place of the 2nd and 3rd toe.
Indications:
Pain in toe’s, toothache, distal point for headache, Best pain relieving point, gastric pain,
abdominal pain, Dust allergy, Woofing Cough.
77
ST 43 WOOD :
In the dorsum of the foot, at the depression where the bone’s of 2nd and 3rd toe point.
Indications:
Ankle joint pain, pain & swelling in the foot, cough, asthma, congestion in chest, Myasthenia
of the upper eyelid & difficulty opening the eyes, face & General Swelling.
Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.
78
ST 42 : (Source Point)
Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals and the cuneiform bone, between the tendons of the
long extensor muscles of the big toe and other toes.
Indications:
Upper Jaw pain, Face paralysis, Swelling and pain in dorsum of the foot.
79
ST 41 FIRE :
On the dorsum of the foot, directly opposite to the midway of 2nd and 3rd toe at the ankle
crease between two tendons (or) A midpoint on the line which connect lower border of outer
ankle joint with lower border of inner ankle joint.
Indications:
Ankle joint problems, Numbness in foot, important point for blood vessel related disorders,
knee pain, constipation, foot sprains, inflammation.
80
ST 40 : (Luo-Connecting Point)
8 cun below ST 35, one finger width lateral to ST 38, two finger widths lateral to the
anterior border of the tibia.
Indications:
Cough, Excessive phlegm, Asthma, Manic psychosis, epilepsy.
Notes: ST 40 is known as the Phlegm point. It helps resolve phlegm throughout the body.
81
ST 36 EARTH :
1 Cun outer to the prominent area of the head of tibia bone.
Indications:
Knee joint disease, Distal point for stomach problem, breast problems, lower leg pain,
Gastric pain, vomiting, poor appetite, lassitude, Immunity point, poor digestion, All Chronic
diseases.
82
ST 34 :
1 Cun above the outer end of knee joint.
Indications:
Acute diseases in stomach, pain in thigh, knee joint,

knee, acute gastric pain, Paralysis or weakness of the lower
extremities, acute breast pain, Finger Numbness.
83
ST 21 :
4 Cun above and 2 Cun outer to the centre of the umbilicus.
Indications:
Stomach problems, Liver-Gall bladder, Spleen disorders, Gastric pain, Vomiting, palpable
masses, Reduce Belly & fat, Ulcer, Diabetes.
84
ST 25 :
2 Cun horizontally away from umbilicus.
Indications:
Stomach disorders, Gastritis, Obesity, To reduce Fat, Irregular menstruation, mass and
gathering in the abdomen, amenorrhea, fibroids/cysts, fertility issues and leucorrhea.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. Do not moxa during pregnancy, according to
the Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold.
# Better avoid Needling.
85
WOOD PLUS
LIVER
Polarity - YIN
No. of Pts - 14
Related Organ - Gallbladder
Sense Organ - Eye
Element - Wood
LIVER CHANNEL:
The liver channel originates at the centre of the bare of big toe nail and runs over the
dorsum of the foot, along the inner aspect of leg up to the abdomen. It runs upward towards the
edge of the 11th rib and continuous. Along the nipple line reach the end point between the 6th –
7th ribs.
86
LIVER MERIDIAN
87
LIV 1 WOOD:
At centre of the base of big toe nail.
Indications:
Headache, Jaundice, Hernia, Metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, prolapse of uterus,

Uterine/Menstrual bleeding from excess or deficiency.
Needling: Oblique insertion .1 - .2 cun, or prick to cause bleeding. Supplement with

Diagnosis to Systematic Compilation of the Internal Classic says: "moxibustion is
contraindicated in pregnancy and postpartum."
88
LIV 2 FIRE:
At the outer side of the end of big toe.
Indications:
Toe pain, Difficulty in breathing, swelling and pain of the eye, glaucoma, painful urination,
Irregular menstruation.
Needling: Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.
89
LIV 3 EARTH:
2 Cun distal to the joining place of big toe and the 2nd toe.
Indications:
Blood pressure, Eye Diseases, Head ache, hernia, enuresis, canker sores, breast
tenderness, hernia, impotence, seminal emission.
90
LIV 4 METAL:
In the dorsum of the foot, a depression formed along inner ankle joint, when the foot is
extended or midway between ST41 and SP5.
Indications:
Pain in ankles and foot, Hernia, Spermatorrhea,
91
LIV 5 : (Luo-Connecting Point)
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the
middle of the medial aspect of the tibia.
Indications:
Irregular menstruation, morbid leucorrhea, Pruritus vulva, Persistent erection, Dysuria,

Hernia, swelling and pain of the foot.
92
LIV 6 : (Xi-Cleft Point)
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the
middle of the medial aspect of the tibia.
Indications:
Liver & Gall Bladder Diseases, Prolonged lochia, Hernia, Acute hepatitis.
93
LIV 8 WATER:
0.5 Cun distal to the inner end of the knee joint crease.
Indications:
Knee joint pain, burning sensation in eye, Jaundice, Impotence, prolapse of uterus,
pruritus vulva, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrheal, prostatitis, ovarian cysts.
94
GALL BLADDER
Polarity - YANG
No. of Pts - 44
Related Organ - Liver
Sense Organ - Eye
Element - Wood
GALL BLADDER CHANNEL:
The Gall bladder channel originates at 0.5 Cun distal to the outer corner of eye and runs
to the front of ear upto 0.5 Cun lower to the SI 19 location. Then it continuous upward along the
side of head upto the ear from there it runs 1.5 Cun distal to external ear and make a circle
along the margin of external ear upto the front of forehead, upto 1 Cun above the centre of eye
brow. From there again it continuous to run along the head upto back side of head where a
depression formed at the junction of head and neck. It runs lateral side of neck upto the
depression above the collar bone and continuous over the shoulder and descend downward
along the nipple line to mid way of 17th – 8th ribs, and continuous upto to the end of 12th rib.
Then it runs along the outer side of abdomen and cross with the line drawn horizontally from the
umbilicus. Then continuous along the lateral side of the body, it cross appoint in a buttocks
region which is 2/3rd from the backside mid-line of the body and descends laterally along the leg
and ends. 0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the 4th toe nail.
95
GALL BLADDER MERIDIAN
96
GALL BLADDER MERIDIAN
97
GB 44 METAL:
0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the 4th toe nail.
Indications:
Acute Diseases, Plus Balance, Hemiplegia, speech disorders.
98
GB 43 WATER:
Joining place of 4th and 5th toe, pain relieving point.
Indications:
Toe’s pain, Mastitis, Foot pain, febrile disease, breast abscesses, knee pain.
99
GB 42 :
1 Cun above to GB 43.
Indications:
Pulling pain in chest region, Redness of eye, Weakness of foot, filariasis, swine flu, control
beats of all part of the body.
100
GB 41 WOOD:
In the dorsum of the foot, at the junction of 4th and 5th toe bones join together.
Indications:
Foot pain, low back ache (lumbar pain), Migraine, Scrofula, malaria.
101
GB 40 : (Source Point)
On the foot, anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral
side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus.
Indications:
Distention and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, Swelling & Pain in external malleolus,
Malaria
102
GB 36 : (Xi-Cleft Point)
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the
anterior border of the fibula, at the level of GB 35.
Indications:
Neck pain, Chest pain, pain in lower extremities, Acute cholecystitis.
103
GB 37 : (Luo-Connecting Point)
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the
anterior border of the fibula.
Indications:
Eye Disorder(Eye pain, night blindness, blurring of vision, cataracts), Distention and pain
of the breast.
104
GB 38 FIRE:
4 Cun distal to the outer ankle joint, along the front (anterior) side border of the fibula.
Indications:
Leg pain, Paralysis of leg, Important point for nerve action, Thigh paralysis, Migraine.
105
GB 34 EARTH:
In the depression below the head of fibula.
Indications:
Muscular pain, Motor pain and stimulating point for muscles and tendon, Hemiplegia,
bitter taste in the mouth, jaundice, gallstones.
106
GB 21:
On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting DU
14 and the acromion.
Indications:
Shoulder joint pain, Neck Rigidity, pain, Thyroid, Uterus problems, Mastitis, insufficient
lactation.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun. Below this point is the apex of the lung, do not
puncture deeply. Needling this point is contraindicated in pregnancy.
107
GB 20:
In the back side of head a body prominence felt just above the hair root line point is
located immediately below to that prominence.
Indications:
Back side headache, Neck pain, Mental disorders, rhinorrhea, Common cold, nasal
congestion, tremors, numbness, All issues of the head, brain (seizures, memory,
mental/neurological disorders), face, throat and sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue),
especially occipital.
Needling: Oblique insertion .8 - 1.2 cun towards the tip of the nose with the tip of the needle
slightly downwards, or subcutaneous insertion through DU 16. Towards the middle in the
deeper layer is the medulla oblongata - the angle and depth of the needle must be strictly
controlled.
108
GB 14:
1 Cun above to the center point of each eye brow.
Indications:
Sinusitis, Night blindness, Glaucoma, Front side headache, Chronic Ulcers, and Cyst,
Facial paralysis, ptosis of the lower eyelid, Blurring of vision, Forehead pain, vertigo.
109
WATER PLUS
URINARY BLADDER
Polarity - YANG
No. of Pts - 67
Related Organ - Kidney
Sense Organ - Ear
Element - Water
URINARY BLADDER CHANNEL:
The urinary bladder channel originates at the inner corner of the eye and runs over the
top of the head, close to the mid-line of the body. At the nape of the neck it divides into two
branches. 1st branch courses down the back of the trunk at a distance of 1.5 Cun from the mid
line till it reach a point where thigh and buttocks join together. It then runs along the inner side of
thigh upto the knee crease. 2nd branch courses down the back of the trunk at a distance of 3
Cun from the mid line till it reach the point where thigh and buttocks join together and descend
upto knee crease to join with the 1st branch. Both branches reunite and descend over the calf
muscle and reach the foot after crossing the outer ankle joint. It continuous along the outer side
of the foot and ends 0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the base of the little toe nail.
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URINARY BLADDER MERIDIAN
111
112
UB 67 METAL:
0.1 Cun distal to the outer corner of the nail on the lateral side of little toe.
Indications:
Normal delivery, Used to remove waste from the body, Chest phlegm, anemia,
Malposition of fetus.
Needling: Superficial insertion .1. Use moxibustion for malposition of fetus.
113
UB 66 WATER:
At the front sides of the joint where little toe and little bone in the foot join together. Point is
located the border of 2 color of the skin.
Indications:
Pain in foot, Diabetes, Back pain, neck rigidity.
114
UB 65 WOOD :
At the backside of the joint where little toe bone in the foot join together point is located in
the border of 2 color of the skin.
Indications:
Pain in the foot, Urinary infection, Anal pain,
115
UB 64 : (Source Point)
On the lateral aspect of the foot, below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone, at the
junction of the red and white skin.
Indications:
Headache, Neck Rigidity, Nebula, Pain of the lumbar and leg, mental confusion.
116
UB 63 : (Xi-Cleft Point)
On the lateral aspect of the foot, directly below the anterior border of the external
malleolus, lateral to the lower border of the cuboid bone.
Indications:
Headache, lumbar pain, pain, numbness and weakness in lower extremities, pain in the
external malleolus, Manic psychosis, epilepsy.
117
UB 62 :
Directly below the outer ankle joint.
Indications:
Mental disorder, Epilepsy (Fits), All type of bone pain, Blepharopachysis, Body
shivering, Spam.
Notes: UB 62 is an excellent point for neck and back issues when coupled with SI 3.
118
UB 60 FIRE :
Mid way between outer ankle joint and the tendon of heel.
Indications:
Ankle joint pain, Paralysis of leg, kidney stone, Heel pain, pain relieving point.
119
UB 58 : (Luo-Connecting Point)
On the posterior aspect of the lower leg, behind the external malleolus, 7 cun directly
above UB 60, 1 cun inferior and lateral to UB 57.
Indications:
Headache, Eye Disorder, Pain and weakness of the lumbar, leg (sciatica), Hemorrhoids.
120
UB 40 EARTH :
At the midpoint of the knee crease in the backside of the body.
Indications:
knee joint pain, swelling and stiffness, All backside pains, kidney stone, Erysipelas, rash,
general pruritus, furuncle, summer heat, heatstroke.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun, or prick the popliteal vein with the three-edged
needle to cause bleeding.
121
UB 57:
On the posterior midline of the lower leg between UB 40 and UB 60, when extending the
toes straight or lifting the heel, the point is below the gastrocnemius in the apex of the
depression.
Indications:
Spasm and pain of the lumbar, Hemorrhoids, neurological disorders, excess of urine, Bed
wetting.
122
UB 11 :
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic
vertebra.
Indications:
All types of bone disease (including pain in the bone, joint pain in the shoulder, back,
lumbar, sacrum and knee), osteoporosis, arthritis.
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KIDNEY
Polarity - YIN
No. of Pts - 27
Related Organ - Urinary Bladder
Sense Organ - Ear
Element - Water
KIDNEY CHANNEL:
The kidney channel originates at the sole of the foot directly below the 3rd toe and travels
towards the inner side of the knee, thigh upto abdomen. It continuous upward 0.5 Cun lateral
from the midline of body in the abdomen and 2 Cun lateral from the midline in the chest region
and end at the midpoint of 1st and 2nd toe.
124
KIDNEY MERIDIAN
125
126
K 1 WOOD :
In the sole a straight line drawn vertically between 2nd and 3rd toe. The point is located on
this line where it cut the sole’s surface by upper 1/3rd and lower2/3rd.
Indications:
Coma, Energy point, Hot sensation in the sole, hypertension, poor memory, hot flashes,
night sweats.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. # No needle to insert for 3 hours before when K1
is needled.
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K 2 FIRE :
Point is located at the depression of heel bone, which is below the front side of inner ankle
joint.
Indications:
Pain in foot, difficulty in breathing, skin itching, Prolapse of uterus, pruritus vulvae,
irregular menstruation, bloody leucorrhea, Acute infantile omphalitis (infection of the umbilical
stump), trismus (lock-jaw), Spermatorrhea, diabetes, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the
foot, seminal emissions.
128
K 3 EARTH :
Midway between inner ankle joint and the tendon of the heel.
Indications:
Heel pain, ankle joint pain, irregular menstruation, diabetes, premature ejaculation.
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K 4 : (Luo-Connecting Point)
On the medial aspect of the foot, posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the
depression anterior to the medial side of the attachment of tendo calcaneus.
Indications:
Asthma, Retention of urine, enuresis, constipation, Hemoptysis, Dementia, pain in the

heel, somnolence, wheezing, shortness of breath.
K 5 : (Xi-Cleft Point)
On the medial aspect of the foot, posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, 1 cun directly
below KID 3, in the depression of the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum.
Indications:
Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, prolapse of uterus, Kidney Stone

stomach pain.
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K 7 METAL :
2 Cun above from the K 3 location.
Indications:
Asthma, Excessive sweating, Crepitus in knee joint, abdominal distention, hemorrhoids,

itches on genital organ, gastritis.
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K 10 WATER :
Inner end of the knee joint crease.
Indications:
Hair falling, Burning sensation in foot, Loss of libido (Infertility), Kidney stone, Hernia,
popliteal fossa, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis.
132
K 14 :
2 Cun below and 0.5 Cun lateral from the umbilicus.
Indications:
Excessive menstrual bleeding, irregular menstruation, Abdomen pain, leucorrhea,
edema,
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DU CHANNEL
No. of Pts - 28
Related Channel - Conceptional Vessel
DU Channel Originates:
Du channel starts at the point between Cuclygeal bone & Anus and then runs along
the back side midline of the body to end below the upper lip exactly at the center of upper
gum.
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DU – 14 :
At the junction of last Cervical Vertebra and the first Thoraxic vertebra. This is easily
located when the neck is flexed fore ward. This point prominent on the big bone at that
position.
Indications:
Decrease temperature of the body, Fever, Mouth and Tongue Ulcers, Cough,
hypertension, insomnia, nosebleed.
Notes: Du 14 is one of the most important points to release the Exterior and treat Wind-Heat
(cold/flu). It's also a main point in treating Summer Heat.
Needling: Oblique insertion upward .5 - 1.0 cun.
135
DU – 20 :
Draw two lines first between the tip of two ears and the second from the base of nose
towards upward. This point is located at the place where these two line cross each other.
Indications:
This point connects all points of the body, Mainly good for pains, Loss of Sleep, Piles, Fits,
Headache, Coma, apoplexy, hemiplegia, aphasia, Prolapse of rectum, prolapse of uterus,
seizures, main point for hemorrhoids.
# Only use Acu-Needles, don’t give touch treatment in this point.
136
DU – 26 :
Below the nose exactly at the middle of upper lips.
Indications:
Fainting, Fits, Piles, Gud Pain, To stop Bleedings (Brain, Periods & all), All Upper Jaw
Problems, Syncope, heatstroke, coma, mental disorders, trismus, swelling of the face, Gastric
pain, Acute lumbar pain.
Notes: Du 26 is used for emergency treatment.
Needling: Oblique insertion upwards .3 - .5 cun.
137
REN CHANNNEL
No. of Pts - 24
Related Channel - Governing Vessel
REN Channel Originates:
Ren channel starts between Anus and the reproductive organ and runs upward along the
middle of the body to end below the lower lip.
138
REN – 5 :
On the midline, 2 Cun below the umbilicus.
Indications:
Gives energy to fire element low BP, Best for heart diseases, Hernia, Amenorrhea,
morbid leukorrhea, metrorrhagia.
139
REN – 6 :
On the midline, 1.5 Cun below the umbilicus.
Indications:
Gives energy to water element, Kidney disease, Oedema, Best of sperm disorder, Stops
weight loss, Hernia, Irregular menstruation, Emaciation due to consumptive disease,
Amenorrhea, prolapse of any type - rectum, uterus, Seminal emission.
140
REN – 7 :
On the midline, 1 Cun below the umbilicus.
Indications:
General energy to Wood element, BP, Muscular pain, Loss of Appetite, General
Weakness, pruritus vulva, postpartum hemorrhage, Hernia, Irregular menstruation.
141
REN – 8 ;
Center of the Umbilicus.
Indications:
Skin disease, Flaccidity of apoplexy, hemihidrosis (sweating on only one side of the
body), and frostbite.
Needling: Indirect moxibustion with moxa stick, or moxibustion on some type of material (salt,
ginger, etc.)
142
REN – 9 :
On the midline, 1 Cun above the Umbilicus. Gives energy to Metal element.
Indications:
Constipation, Asthma, Best of Skin, Wheezing, retention of urine, Borborygmus.
143
REN – 12 :
On the midline, 4 Cun above the Umbilicus.
Indications:
Diabetes, Uterus diseases, Best of gas trouble, Jaundice.
144
REN – 13 :
On the midline, 5 Cun above the Umbilicus.
Indications:
It connects all points, Best for all types of pain, it calms body and mind, heart pain.
145
REN – 17 :
On the midline, between the nipples for female 2 Cun above the centre of pit of the chest
(sternum end).
Indications:
Best for Cough, Congestion of Chest, TB, Insufficient lactation, Dysphasia, Cardiac pain.
146
REN - 23 :
In the pit below the lower jaw – Avoid needle.
Indications:
Disorder of speech, stammering speech.
Needling: Oblique insertion toward tongue root .5 - .8 cun.
147
REN – 24 :
Below the lower lip, Exactly the middle of chin.
Indications:
Lower jaw, Lower gum problems, Constipation, Best for painless delivery, Remove toxin
from the body.
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ACUPUNCTURE:

Acupuncture is a collection of procedures involving penetration of the skin with needles

Acupuncture points are areas of designated electrical sensitivity. Inserting

Introduction to Yin and Yang

Yin and Yang and the Human Body

Front (chest-abdomen) Back

Interior (organs) Exterior (skin, muscles)

Below waist Above waist

Yin Organs: Heart, Lung, Small Intestine, Lg. Intestine

Liver, Spleen, Kidney, Gall Bladder, Stomach, Bladder

Pericardium San Jiao

"Solid Organs" "Hollow Organs"

The Five Elements

Someone with well developed Earth energy is a well grounded,

A person with well balanced Metal energy is well organized, self

The Water energy is a strong generative force centered in the lower

The Five Element cycles of Generation and Control

Yin - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.

Yang - Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth.

Related Organ - Large Intestine

Sense Organ - Nose

Origin of Lung Points:

Fainting, Shock, Allergy, Running nose, Nasal Block.

Thumb swelling, pain and Running nose, fever, cold, Cough.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. Keep clear of the radial artery.

1Cun above the outer end of wrist crease.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. Keep clear of the radial artery.

Needling: Insert obliquely upwards .3 - .5 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Related Organ - Lung

Sense Organ - Nose

LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN CHART

Needling: Shallow insertion .1 cun, or prick the point to bleed.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .2 - .3 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. Do not needle during pregnancy.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Eye redness, Ear Problems (Deafness, Swelling).

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Headache, Swelling of Face, Abdominal pain, Shoulder & Arm pain.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .8 - 1.2 cun.

the jugular vein or carotid artery

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.

0.5 cun distal to the outer (lateral) corner of the nostril.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.

Related Organ - Triple Warmer

Sense Organ - Tongue

Pericardium Points Originates:

Needling: Superficial insertion .1 cun, or prick to cause bleeding.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.

At the elbow crease, inner (media) side of the biceps tendon.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun.

Triple Warmer Originates:

Needling: Superficial insertion .1 cun, or prick to cause bleeding.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun.

Headache, Neck pain, Deafness, Tinnitus, paralysis.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

3 cun distal to the backside wrist crease.

Constipation, Skin disease, shoulder knee pain, Hand paralysis.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .8 - 1.2 cun.