The Extra points

1
patients a more perpendicular, and in others a more ob-
lique, line of insertion will give easier access to these points.
ACTIONS
Regulates and harmonises the five zang and six fu.
INDICATIONS
The points from the first to the fourth thoracic verte-
brae treat disorders of the Lung and upper limb.
The points from the fourth to the seventh thoracic
vertebrae treat disorders of the Heart.
The points from the seventh to the tenth thoracic ver-
tebrae treat disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder.
The points from the tenth to the twelfth thoracic
vertebrae treat disorders of the Spleen and Stomach.
The points from the first to the second lumbar
vertebrae treat disorders of the Kidneys.
The points from the third to the fifth lumbar
vertebrae treat disorders of the Bladder, Large and
Small Intestines, uterus and lower limbs.
The points from the first to the seventh cervical
vertebrae treat local disorders of the neck.
All the Huatuojiaji (M-BW-35) points treat herpes
zoster at the level of the affected segmental nerve.
All the Huatuojiaji (M-BW-35) points treat pain and
stiffness of the local area.
COMMENTARY
The Huatuojiaji (M-BW-35) points were first mentioned
in Song to Keep Up Your Sleeve. Their discovery is attributed
to the great Han dynasty physician Hua Tuo who was said
to use them in preference to the back-shu points.
f
r
o
m

T
1

t
o

L
5
HUATUOJIAJI (M-BW-35)
Hua Tuos Paravertebral Points
LOCATION
0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depressions below
the spinous processes of the twelve tho-
racic and five lumbar vertebrae.
LOCATION NOTE
In clinical practice, the points located 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to
the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven
cervical vertebrae are used as additional Huatuojiaji
points.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to
1 cun. Note: the intention of needling these points is to
stimulate the appropriate spinal nerve. The superficial loca-
tion of the point is chosen as 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the midline
according to depth and angle of needle insertion. In some
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS
Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
CONTENTS