Functions of the Governor

Vessel
Functions of GV: The Sea of Yang
Areas of Infuence: back, spine, back of neck and
head
Tonifes KI yang and strengthens the Bac
!"#els $ind
Internal or External
%ourishes the S#ine and Brain
Calms fear, Disperses grief, Relieves depression
Su&&ary of #oint actions
Treats diseases of the anus' rectu& and
intestines
Treats diseases of the genitals' urinary
syste& and uterus
Treats disorders of the s#ine
Treats fe(rile diseases and reduces )eat
Treats diseases of the *ang fu
Treats disorders of !"terior or Interior $ind
Treats disorders of the sense organs
Treats disorders of the )eart
Treats disorders of the Brain and S#irit
GV is the channel that &ediates (et+een the
Brain and the )eart
The Governor Vessel ,hannel
-ain ,hannel
1. The Du ai
originates in the
uterus!lo"er
abdomen,
descends as a
deep path"a# to
the genitals and
perineum to meet
C$ 1, then goes to
the tip of the
cocc#x.
%. The Du ai
surfaces at the tip
of the cocc#x &'$
1( and travels up
the spine and over
the head to '$ %)
on the upper gum.
*. +t '$ 1,, &the
nape of the neck( a branch enters the brain, then emerges at the
vertex &'$ %-( to .oin
the main path"a#.
/. 0rom '$ 1%, deep bilateral branches go to 12 1% and then re.oin the
main path"a# at '$ 1*.
3ome texts attribute other path"a#s to the Du ai4
1. + branch from the cocc#x to the gluteal region, meeting the 1ladder
and 5idne# meridians before returning to the spine and the kidne#s.
&D4 originates in the lo"er abdomen, descends to the genitals and
perineum, "inds around the anus, ascends the interior of the spinal
column, and enters the kidne#s(
%. T"o bilateral branches form the medial canthus of the e#e &12 1(,
ascending the forehead to meet at the vertex, then descending
through the brain and the neck to run parallel "ith the spine do"n
to the kidne#s.
*. + branch from the lo"er abdomen ascending through the umbilicus,
heart and trachea, then crossing the cheek, encircling the mouth,
and ending .ust inferior to the center of the e#e.
6age 1*1 'overnor $essel
The Governor Vessel ,hannel
.uo ,hannel
The luo channel arises at '$ 1 and ascends bilaterall# along the
sides of the spine to the nape of the neck and spreads over the
occiput.
+t the scapular region it connects "ith the 1ladder channel and
threads through the spine.
GV / .ong Strength
!ntry #oint' 0eunion #oint' 1u -o
2 34/3
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
+t the tip of the cocc#x
8R9
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
Note: This point has historically been described as at the end
of the coccyx, but
or the ease of needling is now located as above.
To locate this point, have the patient in a lateral recumbent
position, with the knees
fexed and pulled up towards the chin.
T!
%eedling :- insertion .;<1 cun
Function 5 !ntry #oint
5 0eunion: GV' ,V' GB' .0' KI 64.0 acc7 to 18
5 .uo #oint of the GV
= Calms the 3pirit
D,
= Resolves Damp<>eat

= Treats hemorrhoids
D
= Disperses s"elling and alleviates pain
1
= Recti?es intestinal @i and arrests diarrhea
1
= 1ene?ts the t"o lo"er #in
D
= +ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
D,1
= Regulates '$ A C$

= >armoniBes #in and #ang
1
%a&e .ong Strength
,hang: long &in space or time(C
Dhang4 to gro"C to excelC to lead
9iang: strong, forcefulC stiE
1eing associated "ith
#ang, the '$ is both long
and strong. +s this is the
?rst point on the vessel, it
can represent the entiret#
of it.
If the '$ is "eak, the
"hole bod# is "eak. If it is
replete, the spine is stiE. 1# treating such conditions, '$ 1
controls or leads the strength of the entire bod#.
:ther
The name refers to this pointFs role in giving strength and
vitalit# to the "hole spinal column and the '$. ItFs a ver#
po"erful point that reinforces the personFs total energ#.
This point is a "a# to bring in energ# from the heavens and
resurrect the oGcials.
Alternate %a&es: 8ue 1one, 6eg
1one, End 1one, 3acral 1one,
3acrum +bove, Tail 5ing?sher
1one, Tail aggot 1one, 0ish Tail,
Tortoise Tail, Tortoise Tail 2ong
1order, Tail 6alm Hi Cleft, Iin
Cleft, CaoFs Ravine Road, River
Cart Road, Dragon Tiger, Dragon
and Tiger point, >eaven"ard<
2ooking 3ummit, 3tair"a# to
GV / .ong Strength
Jse for instabilit#, lack of coordination, and lack of
cooperation.
Jse "hen the person is completel# distraughtKit feels like
the#Fre going to blo" their top.
ItFs similar to '$ 1%Kboth give resolution to the spirit. It
gives vitalit# and strengths and makes it available.
GV / .ong Strength
This point resuscitates.
ItFs ver# good for 3 and great "ith moxa
Jse locall# for "eakness in the bottom of the spine, vaginal,
urterine and anal prolapse.
It strengthens the lo"er back and #ou might sedate it if the
person is in a lot of pain and is ver# rigid.
8'4 This point is about #our fundamental connection to #our
o"n root of po"er in the universe manifesting as strength,
survival, passion and sexualit#. It provides strength to the
spine to stand up in the "orld. It brings the po"er to see
things through and the abilit# to hold stead# in the face of
adversit# and in.ustice. It gives a person to the abilit# to
hold oneFs o"n in the presence of anotherFs opinion. It gives
the abilit# to see diGcult# as a teacher, to see be#ond the
present diGcult#. 5I, 2R, '$ reunite here. ItFs like a kick in
the butt. Jse for chronic "eakness "ith '$ %- &raises @i
above the ab#ss making ne" vision possible(. 9hen this is
not connected there is an absence of up"ard energ#. LI
donFt have "hat I need to get throughMN
GV ; .u&(ar ,orres#ondence
1u -o 243 34/3
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
+t the sacrococc#geal articulation
8R9
"n the sacro#coccygeal articulation, at the sacral hiatus
T!
%eedling /; superior insertion .;<1 cun
Function = 3trengthens the knees and lumbus
1,D,
= Expels 9ind<damp
1,D,
= 9arms the lo"er .iao
1
= Calms spasms and convulsions

%a&e<!0 .u&(ar Shu

Yao: This character "ithout the
Oesh radical
means ke# place, strategic
position, important
point. It is this idea that the
lumbar area is a
ke# place in the bod#. 9e ?nd this in its relationship "ith
the kidne#s, "ith the bone and marro". +ll the movement
of the bod# in bending and moving upright originates
here. The strength of the bod# to be vertical derives from
this area, a manifestation of the double strength of the
kidne#s. There is the idea of strength "hich relies on the
original essences. This abilit# to be in the vertical
position, this strength, and also the abilit# to move from
this position of uprightness makes this area an important
place in the bod#.
Yu: Transporting 6oint. Po", '$ % is not located in the
lumbar area, but there is the idea of transmission, or
transporting activit# to the lumbar area.
The overall meaning is that "hen "e puncture this point,
"e ma# have an eEect on the lumbar area. +lso, this is a
place "here intruders can invade to get into the interior.
There is a special correspondence here "ith all that is
making the strength, the life, and the good functioning of
the lumbar area. This points gives direction to the Du ai
to nourish the bone and marro".
:ther
This point if energ# gets stuck going into the legs &i.e.
sciatica(
ItFs also good for 3
GV ; .u&(ar =oint
This is an +E6 for the loins
Jse for lo"er back problems, menstrual problems,
63, and bladder problems.
8'4 This is about the abilit# to hold ?rml#. ItFs about a
loss of strength. ItFs good for sacral back problems
"hen the energ# is not coming up.
GV 2 .oins Yang Border
First Aid' 1u -o 243 34/3
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the /
th
and ;
th
lumbar vertebra
8R9
%eedling :- insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun dee#
to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function 5 First Aid: concussion' fractures' insensi(ility' s#inal
in@ury' s#rains
= 3trengthens the lo"er back
D,
= 3trengthens the
legs
D,
= Toni?es #ang

= Dispels "ind<damp
D
= Regulates the lo"er .iao
D
= Dispels cold<damp in the lo"er
burner
1
= 9arms the blood chamber and palace of essence
1
%a&e<!0 .u&(ar Yang =ass
Yao: lumbus, lo"er backC
kidne#C
"aist
Yang: #ang, the
complement of #in
Guan: 'ate, pass. If there
is a gate, it is either open or closed. 1ut even if it is closed, it is
still the onl# "a# to go in. 3ometimes #ou are stopped and
cannot enter, but it is the onl# right "a# to enter. This
character ma# have meaning to close or to shutC to connect or
cut<oE.
This is a gate for the #ang in the lumbar area. +t the level of
this point, "e have the root of the backbone, the sacrum. 9e
are at the ver# beginning of the articulated bones making the
backbone. There is a passage of the #ang, a kind of regulation
of all the #ang in this area. It is a passage also, in that it gives
the abilit# to move to the next point, "hich is the ing en. +ll
the #ang is coming back to the origin, creating a kind of rooting
of the right use of the #ang in the bod# and the function of the
Du ai.
This point gives strengths to the legs. &There is another point
'1 ** that has almost this exact name <<<Qi Iang 'uan. This
point also gives strength to the lo"er part of the bod#.( This
point has an eEect locall#, but also supports the action of the
#ang throughout the bod#. There is special activit# in this point
to sustain the #ang of the 2I, as "e are the same level of the
3hu point for 2I. Du ai is able to support the regulation of the
#ang of the corresponding 3hu points, but "ith a diEerent
implication than the actual 3hu point. 0or example, for the 2I at
this level, this point maintains the normal level of temperature
GV 2 .oins Yang Border
regulation and circulation of this area and treats all manner of
2I<related s#mptoms. This point is more used to increase the
#ang and the circulation of the #ang.
This is a point recentl# added to the Du ai. This point "as
certainl# used, but onl# included recentl# &11
th
centur#( on the
Du ai.
:ther
This point is a passage"a# from the loins to the legs. ItFs
good for lo" back problems aEecting the legs and knees
&i.e. sciatica(.
This point regulates #in and #ang and acts as important .oint
or hinge that inOuences the backFs mobilit#.
GV A Gate of .ife
,hong -o' 1u -o 2 ?4/3
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the %
nd
and *
rd
lumbar vertebra
8R9
%eedling :- insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun dee#
to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
%ote: According to a nu&(er of classics' this #oint is
contraindicated for &o"a to those
under ;B years old7
Function
= 1anks the origin and supplements the 5I
1,D
= 3trengthens the lo"er back
D,
= 1ene?ts 8ing
,1
A
stops vaginal discharge
1
= Toni?es 5idne# #ang

= Pourishes Iuan @i

= 9arms the gate of vitalit#

= Expels cold

= 3oothes the sine"s A harmoniBes blood

1
= Courses the
channels A regulates @i
1
= Clears >eat
D
= Regulates '$
D
%a&e<!0 .ife Gate
-ing: 2ife. The character is made "ith a kind of
gathering, a union. Then there is the mark of authorit#
Ka seal, or a scepterKthe s#mbol of ro#al
authorit#. 9hen there is something gathering together "ith the
ro#al authorit#, it becomes a decree, a la". Po" ever#one is
supposed to obe# the decree. There is the s#mbol for mouth
because in order to be obe#ed, the decree has to be
proclaimed. 3o the ?rst meaning of the character is that there is
an order given b# a recogniBed authorit# and proclaimed in
such a "a# that ever#one has to obe#.
In ancient times, there "as the special meaning that this
authorit# that had given such an order "as nature itself. The
order is simpl# to follo" the natural orderC to accomplish a life
follo"ing the proper nature that each of us has. 8ust being
exactl# "hat I am and acting according to nature, I "ill ful?ll m#
destin#. There is no other destin# but to be and to recogniBe
this @ualit# of life "hich "as put in this little embr#o to develop
into an adult<<and develop itself to its utmost self.
Each of us has some kind of abilit#, strength, and characterK"e
each have to develop them to the highest level and never
deviate from "hat the# are, from "hat our natures are.
>umans are uni@ue in being able to act in an unnatural "a#. +
tree is doing its best to be a good tree even if it has little soil
and poor rain, or gro"s bet"een the stones of a "all, or is
knocked b# the "ind. Pormall# these trees do their best to be a
tree. >uman beings are diEerent because the# are not onl#
GV A Gate of .ife
dependent on their o"n proper nature to develop life, the# also
have a propensit# of po"er "ithin them "hich is analagous to
>eaven &the >eart(. 1ecause of this the# are capable of
initiative, "hich a tree is not capable of. 3o human beings have
the abilit# to do things and act in a "a# that is not the best
possible use of life "ithin them. 3o, for example, I have lifeC it is
not exactl# m# life, it is rather life "ithin me. +nd this life
"ithin me is not acting in accordance "ith natureKthis is "hat
leads to human disease. ing is ho" I am able to do something
"ith m# life that is as close as possible to the universal
movement of life.
Men: 'ate, door. There is no indication "hether or not the
door is open or closed.
ing en has a close relationship "ith the proper nature, "ith
the origin, "ith the 5idne#s, the root of the origin. In the 3u
9en, ing en has the meaning of the e#es. ing en is the
destin# of m# life, m# origin, m# proper nature. ing en as
the e#es, means I can see "hat I am doing "ith m# proper
nature. # destin# "ill be accomplished "ith this interpla#
bet"een the 9ater and the 0ire, bet"een the >eart and
5idne#s. # e#es "ill oEer a perception of ho" close I am to
the universal movement of life or ho" far I am from this
movement. This life "ithin me has also the limits of its nature.
+t the same level is the 3hu points of the 5idne#s. 9e are also
on the Du ai "hich indicates the ke# relationships of the #ang
of m# life and the #ang of m# origin. The function of Du ai is
to control the #ang through relating to the original #ang.
.C ing men ma# be considered s#non#mous "ith the dan tian or
lo"er cinnabar ?eld found in spiritual alchem#. >ere, the
original and authentic #in and #ang, as endo"ed b# heaven,
reside. ing men is the crucible that contains the infusion of
oneFs authentic &Bhen( "ater and ?re. The interaction of this
LauthenticN "ater and ?re Lconforms to the real nature, the
deep nature of an individual.N 3imultaneous to this interaction is
the infusion of the inherited constitution &anterior heaven( "ith
the ac@uired constitution &posterior heaven(.
The composite term shen<.ing indicates the infusion of the
activating inOuence of shen "ith the potential for manifestation
&.ing(. It is the directionalit# of this interaction as focused b# the
"ill &Bhi( that determines the extent to "hich an individual is
able to full# express his authentic self and the extent to "hich
habitual Rnon<authenticS behavior occurs.
The establishment of ming as de?ned b# encius involves
nourishing oneFs original nature "ithin and accepting heaven
"ithout. This results in an alignment of manFs "ill "ith heavenFs
"ill. This alignment is s#non#mous, on an energetic level, "ith
the clear infusion of anterior and posterior heaven in ming men
unsullied b# the accretions of lifeFs experience and habitual,
mundane consciousness. >ence, the image from internal
GV A Gate of .ife
alchem# of stoking the furnace of the dan tian, to burn oE the
refuse of ac@uired conditioning and return original nature.
:ther
This is the LCinnabar 0ield,N a reservoir of energ#, vitalit#.
ItFs a ver# po"erful point.
This point brings a person to a ne" level of consciousness
about their sense of "hat life is about. This point brings
forth the po"er of our inheritance, emerging from the void
in the center. It helps use ful?ll our po"er, living full# and
becoming our full potential.
If this gate is opening and closing it should ad.ust to all of
our needs. If it is .ammed, life is threatened. Iou can
revitaliBe the bod#, mind and spirit here, so consider it for
people lacking in strength and vitalit#.
This point takes energ# from the seas and oceans.
It activates the .ing in the 5idne#s.
Jse moxa "hen the pulses are all lo".
Can use for intermittent fevers, "here the bod# gets
intensel# hot or cold and "hen there is excessive
perspiration or none at all.
If there are an# problems "ith hot s#mptoms this point
might cause an aggravation.
If the person is completel# berserk #ou might consider
sedating this point, but this is an extreme thing to do.
If there is excess &like heav# menses( then sedate this point.
If menses are scant#, tonif#.
ItFs useful for 9ater C0s "ho have terrible lack of reserves.
GV 3 Sus#ended =ivot
1u -o 2 ?4/3
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the 1
st
and %
nd
lumbar vertebra
8R9
%eedling :- insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun dee#
to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function = 1ene?ts the lumbar spine
D,1
and knees
1
= 1ene?ts the lo"er .iao
D
= 0orti?es the 36 and harmoniBes the 3T
1
%a&e<!0 Sus#ended =ivot
Duan: to suspend, to hangC space
Shu: pivot, axis
These t"o characters together give the image of a vertical
movement of suspension, and through the pivot more of an idea
of horiBontal movement and distribution. This is at same level
as T> 3hu point. 3o this area is about distribution of @i and
essences do"n"ard and up"ard &as the Triple >eater does( and
throughout. There is a lot of connection here "ith the activities
of the Triple >eater and "ith this function of distributing "ell
up"ard and do"n"ard, and ever#"here.
This point is on the back at the level of the base of the stomach,
at the middle heater. 3o there is also this communication
bet"een the lo"er and the middle heater, bet"een anterior
heaven and posterior heaven that relates to the function of this
point. The function is to make sure that all that "e build as
essences and @i, as #ang inside the bod#, "ill be correctl#
expressed &related to the proximit# to ing en(. This is also
the function of the Triple >eater4 the abilit# to distinguish the
diEerent kinds of @i in the diEerent heaters and their functions,
but al"a#s through the basis of original @i. It takes the original
@i and circulates it throughout the bod# and to the four limbs.
This point regulates the functioning of the 3tomach and
Intestines and ensures the good expression of the strength of
the Iang b# relating this regulation to the origin.
There is a relationship "ith C$ : and this point.
:ther
This point is good for back pain. If there is pain in the mid<
back, use '$ T. If itFs in the lo" back, use '$ ;. If both, use
the points together.
+ll things articulate and move on a Lsuspended pivot,N the
pivot bet"een #in and #ang. This is "here "e t"ist. If this
point canFt pivot, it leads to diGcult# in movement, rigidit#,
GV 3 Sus#ended =ivot
lumbago, sciatica, lo"er back pain and backaches. The mind
and spirit also need freedom of movement. These points &'$
; A '$ T( can oil all of the pivots &"hich are like hinges(. It
can give almost instant relief.
If the stools are ver# loose but formed, use moxa to tighten
the bo"els.
GV E -iddle of the S#ine
1u -o 2 D
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the 11
th
and 1%
th
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
%eedling T- superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
%ote: According to a nu&(er of classics' this #oint
is contraindicated to &o"a7
Function = 0orti?es the 36 and disinhibits Damp
1,D
= 3upplements the 5I and stems desertion
1
= 3trengthens the lumbus
1
= 1ene?ts the spine
D
%a&e<!0 S#inal ,enter
Ci: the spine
Fhong: center, central, middle
Alternate %a&es: 3pine 6illar,
3pine 3hu,
3pirit 'athering
This point is actuall# in the middle of the spine if #ou take
the starting point at the ?rst vertebra at the level of '$ %
and the top of the spine as the ?rst vertebra at the level
of '$ 1/. This is a total of %1 vertebrae and this point is
in the middle at the level of the 11
th
vertebra.
It is at same level as the 3pleen 3hu point. The spleen is
at the center of the bod# &in the middle of the middle(.
The human bod# is not ho" it is b# chanceC the bod# is
something in the likeness of the universe, so there is
some meaning in a location that is in the middle of the
middle. Roughl# at the same level is the center of the
3tomach at C$ 1%. This point gives more #ang to the
3pleen or to this function that is the center.
$arning 4 This point is ver# strongl# forbidden in the
classics to moxa. If #ou use moxa #ou ma# induce 9ei
s#ndrome "hich is a kind of Oaccid paral#sis of limbs,
coming from insuGcienc# of "atering of the muscles.
:ther
This point has more of a mental level eEect. Jse for
insanit#, epileps#, and depression.
GV E -iddle of the S#ine
oxa is usuall# forbiddenKit ma# make the person
insane or severel# depressed and forgetful.
Jse "ith people "ho describe their back feeling Llike it
is breaking in t"o.N
GV ? -iddle =ivot
1u -o D D
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the 1-
th
and 11
th
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
%eedling T- superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function = 1ene?ts the spine
D
= 3upplements the 5I A
strengthens lumbus
1
= 1ene?ts the middle .iao
D
= >armoniBes the
3T and relieves pain
1
%a&e<!0 ,entral =ivot
Fhong: Center
Shu: pivot, axis
This "as also a point added more latel# to the '$
meridian &although it "as al"a#s a point(. It is on a level
"ith the '1 3hu points. These t"o characters ?t ver# "ell
"ith the function of the 'all 1ladder. The 'all 1ladder is
called the 0u of the central essences. There is a
relationship bet"een '1 and the good functioning of the
central heater.
Dhong is a good evocation of the function of the '1 to
keep the essences in the center and to help the center
"ith its essences. 3hu ?ts ver# "ell "ith '1 because the
meridian acts as a pivot bet"een the 1ladder and
3tomach meridians. '1 represents the more super?cial
aspect of the #ang relating to the 12, and the deepest
action of the #ang through its relationship "ith the 3T. '1
is also a kind of pivot bet"een "hat is underground, the
9ater, the 5I, the #in, the origin, and "hat is the
manifestation of the 0ire, the >eart. It is also a pivot
bet"een anterior and posterior heaven, bet"een the 5I
and 3T. This abilit# to be bet"een, to be both an ordinar#
0u and an extraordinar# 0u, describes the '1. Dai o is
also a pivot bet"een the up"ard movement and the
do"n"ard movement.
This point acts to help '1, to help the e#es and to help
the 36. It aEects the good functioning of the 36 and helps
the #ang of the 36 to get rid of excess of dampness. It
GV ? -iddle =ivot
also controls the #ang of the '1 so it does not in.ure the
36. The point is at the level of the upper opening of the
3T.
:ther
This is a great point "hen used correctl#, though '$ ,
and ) can do ever#thing '$ T can but to a lesser
degree.
This point is good for back pain. If there is pain in the
mid<back, use '$ T. If itFs in the lo" back, use '$ ;. If
both, use the points together.
+ll things articulate and move on a pivot, the pivot
bet"een #in and #ang.
GV G ,ontracted -uscle
1u -o A 2
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the :
th
and 1-
th
thoracic vertebra
8R9
%eedling /; superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun dee#
to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function = Eliminates interior "ind
D,
= Huiets the 3pirit
1,D
= Relaxes the sine"s

= 3oothes the 2iver

D
= Relieves spasm
D
= 0orti?es the 36 and harmoniBes the 3T
1
= 3trengthens the lumbar and boosts the 5I
1
= Relieves pain
1
%a&e<!0 Sine+ ,ontraction
Cin: uscular forces, not exactl#
the muscle,
but muscular movement. This
character
contains the image of bamboo
"hich is never
motionless<<.ust as our muscles are
never stillK
there is al"a#s some kind of contraction or movement. Then
there is the Oesh radical and the character for strength or force.
3o the idea is that "e have this strength "hich is in the Oesh
that enables us to move as the bamboo moves. This distinction
is important because it is the diEerence bet"een the 2iver and
the 3pleen. 0or points related to the 36 #ou "ill have the Oesh
radical, the mass of the Oesh, the bulk, but #ou "ill not have the
movement. The movement belongs to the 2R.
Suo: ade "ith the character for threads of silk, "hich also
can mean to attach or to tie up. >ere it especiall# means to tie
up, to shrink, to bind up fast, to have a spasmKall this related
to the muscle.
The relationship "ith the 2iver is obvious in the name of the
point, and the 3hu points of the 2R are at the same level. It is
@uite rare to have a patholog# in the point name, but it is not b#
chance "hen it does occur. This occurs on 2R 1% "hich is also
this kind of contraction of the circulationK8i ai. This patholog#
in the name is to indicate that this function is easil# disturbed.
The 2R is the root of supreme exhaustion according to the
classics. This exhaustion is linked to this kind of muscular
movement. The 2R is unable, through its function of good
reasoning, to stop the person from exhausting himself. The
blood as "ell as the @i is exhausted through this movement of
GV G ,ontracted -uscle
the muscles. This, in the classical Chinese mind, "as a great
danger to life.
The 2R, as the master of all this activit# and the root of the
strength to move, is the one responsible for regulating
movement. It is also the ?rst organ to suEer from this
excessive movement and using up of vitalit#. 3o this point
alludes to the muscular forces but is also related to this danger
of the patholog# of the muscular forces. This danger of
excessive #ang of the 2R is represented in the s#mptoms.
GV G ,ontracted -uscle
:ther
Jse this point for contracted or constricted muscles on a
bod#, mind and spirit level. uscle might be more
accuratel# called tendon!sine".
0rom a ph#sical standpoint, a person ma# present "ith
inactive breathing "ith chest and muscle pains along "ith
digestive disorders.
This point has a connection "ith the 2iver and helps spasms
and convulsions.
This point is in the middle .iao but this point ma# help some
heart spasms.
Jsuall# use moxa.
This point opens the mind and the spirit.
This point has a great eEect on the mental level and helps
insecurit# and instabilit#. Jse "hen a personFs e#es roll
around or are ?xed and the#Fre "alking aimlessl# about.
This point "ill anchor and ground the patient.
2ike '$ /, itFs a "hole bod#, mind and spirit treatment.
GV H It&ost Yang
1u -o 3 ?
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the T
th
and )
th
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
%eedling /; superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function = Jnbinds the chest
D,,1
and diaphragm

= 0orti?es the 36
D
= Drains Damp
1,D
= Resolves Damp<>eat

= Clears >eat
1
= Regulates the middle .iao
D
= Treats .aundice
D
= Regulates the 2R and '1

= oves @i

= Recti?es @i
1
= 0rees the channels and @uickens the connecting vessels
1
%a&e !"tre&ity of Yang
Fhi: extremeC to reach, to arrive
Yang: #ang, the complement of
#in
Alternate %a&es: 1ottom of
the 2ung
'$ : is located on the upper back, "hich is the most #ang
aspect of the bod#C it is on the '$, "hich is the
commander of #ang @iC and it is positioned belo" the
seventh vertebra, seven being a number associated "ith
#ang. 0or all of these reasons, the point is considered to
be #ang "ithin #ang or the Lextremit# of #ang.N
:ther
The '$ is the most predominantl# #ang vessel of the
bod#. This is the most #ang point on the upper back on
'$. It is connected "ith the ver# source of #ang
energ#.
This point has to do "ith energ#, vitalit#, movement
and heat. It should be used to bring about resurgence
in the #angKand onl# if that is "hat is needed.
GV H It&ost Yang
It is almost a horar# point for the '$. It relates to '$
like '$ ) does to the 2iver.
ItFs the spineFs .ob to hold ever#one up<<use "hen
there is aching in the bones.
'$ :, 1-, 11 take the patient to a "onderful place.
The# part the heavens and sho" them a place to be.
Iou must be ver# ver# careful "hen using this point.
The patient must be near balanced because it takes
the energ# to a higher place.
GV /B Su#ernatural To+er
1u -o D 24?
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the ,
th
and T
th
thoracic vertebra
8R9
%eedling /; superior insertion .;<1 cun
%ote: According to several classics' this #oint is
contraindicated to needling7
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun dee#
to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function = DiEuses the 2J and suppresses cough
1
= +lleviates cough and "heeBing
D
= Clears >eat and detoxi?es poison
D
= 0rees the channels and @uickens the connecting vessel
1
%a&e S#irit To+er
.ing: spirit, supernatural
Tai: terrace, platform, to"er
9en 9ang, and emperor of the Dhou D#nast#, built a to"er he
called ling tai, the 3pirit To"er, from "hich he could look out
over all his territor#. The term ling has b# extension come to
mean the faculties of reason or the mind. In Chinese thought
the heart and mind are nearl# s#nomous, thus ling is also
representative of the heart. The 8in C anon con?rms this
interpretation in a passage that states4 LTaoist texts consider
the heart to be the 3pirit To"er.N This point is located belo" the
>eart +E6.
.C In Daoism, ling tai is a term that refers to the heart. encius
recounts the tale of ho" the multitudes Oocked to 5ing 9an as
is the# "ere his children, and built his ling tai Lspiritual to"erN
in one da#. This is a prime example of the eGcaciousness of the
sage. The people re.oiced to do this "ork because the sage, like
the ancients, Lcaused the people to have pleasure as "ell as
themselves.N This to"er brings to mind the Daoist folktale of
the forlorn governor "ho could not see over the trees
surrounding his residence. Thus, he built a to"er that "ould
enable him to gain perspective on his kingdom. >ence, '$ 1-
ma# be considered as a point that facilitates perspective and
penetrating insight to the heart.
:ther
'$ 1- is 2ing Tai and '$ 11 is 3hen Tao. IouFve done the
spade "ork and the person is read# to let go of past life stuE
and move for"ard. This is the 3T *, on '$. Jse it for
strengthening the heart and mind.
9ith this point "eFre looking at the heart, heart protector
and lung disorders.
GV /B Su#ernatural To+er
This point can bring a feeling of unit#. It can help the patient
gain perspective. ItFs good if a person is confused because it
helps them see "hat needs to be done.
DonFt do this point too earl#. It can be the icing on the cake.
DonFt be afraid of it, .ust be cautious. DonFt do it on
someone "hoFs Lout to lunch.N
The point name refers to the pointFs position on a platform
one vertebra belo" the place "here the spirit emanates
from the heart and its related points &'$ 11, 12 1;, 12 *:(
GV // S#irit =ath
1u -o' First Aid D 243
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the ;
th
and ,
th
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
%eedling /; superior insertion .;<1 cun
%ote: According to several classics' this #oint is
contraindicated to needling7
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function 5 First Aid: (ites' convulsions' insensi(ility' ra(ies
= Clears the >eart
,1
= Calms the 3pirit
D,,1
= Toni?es the >T and 2J
D
= Clears >eat
D
and paci?es 9ind
D,1
%a&e S#irit =ath
Shen: spirit
1ao: path, road, "a#
Alternate %a&e: visceral shu
'$ 11 is located bet"een the t"o >eart +E6s. The heart
can be treated through this point. 1ecause the heart stores
the spirit, '$ 11 can be said to be a path to the spirit or a
Lspirit path.N
.C 7ne ma# become addicted to the insight aEorded b# peak
states of a"areness. If one does not come do"n LoE the
mountainN &see '$ 1-( and make use of oneFs kno"ledge
in the "orld, then of "hat use is the "isdom ac@uired
thereU The shock of divorce, loss of a loved one, or even
receiving a terminal diagnosis ma# shake up oneFs vie" of
realit# in a "a# that provides a glimpse of original nature.
This glimpse occasionall# seems to produce a high, or a
manic reaction. This reaction ma# be characteriBed b# the
momentar# experience of an all<empo"ering vision of the
signi?cance and interrelationships of the events in oneFs
life. This vision ma# be experienced in a "a# that "as
previousl# hidden b# oneFs erroneous interpretation of
realit#. 'enerall#, the patient experiencing this vision
appears inappropriatel# happ#, given the seriousness of
the event, in a "a# that might be interpreted as denial. I
have often used this point "ith '$ 1- for @uieting the
heart and sedating tendencies to"ard mania.
GV // S#irit =ath
:ther
This point is in the area of the 3upreme Controller. It
accesses the spirit path of the patient and creates an
unfolding in the personFs life.
This point regulates the heart, calms the spirit and
relaxes the chest. ItFs good for cardiac disorders.
GV /; Body =illar
1u -o A 342B
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the *
rd
and /
th
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
%eedling T- superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function = Eliminates interior 9ind
D,
= Calms spasms

= Dispels pathogens and abates fever

1
= Toni?es 2J @i
,1
= Clears the >eart and stabiliBes the disposition
1,D
and
2ung
D
= 3trengthens the bod#

= Clears construction
1
%a&e Body =illar
Shen: bod#, person
Fhu: pillar, postC support
Alternate %a&es: 9isdomFs
+dvantage >air,
9isdomFs +dvantage Hi,
9isdomFs
+dvantage +rmor, Dust Hi
:ther
This point strengthens the spine and holds it erect. It
brings vital energ# to that area and gives LbackboneN
"hen someone is collapsing. It also helps to keep
ad.ustments in place.
It is a pillar for the spirit. In the 13 it gives a strength
and resurrection of the spirit. ItFs a ver# valuable point
for reinforcement and helps hold the person straight
and upright.
3ometimes #ou can see the state of the bod# pillar b#
the "a# someone holds him!herself
Jse if a person is debilitated b# chronic illness and the
personFs LpillarN is crumbling.
Jse moxa if the person is cold, inert, and "eak to bring
back the governor @ualit# of guidance.
If there is real rigidit#!pain!heat #ou might sedate it.
8'4 This point gives strength to the mind to hold its
o"n path. It accesses the heavenl# impulse that
GV /; Body =illar
de?nes our path. Jse for people "ho are easil#
s"a#ed. It also strengthens the immune s#stem. It
provides upright @i, contributes to fortitude and aids
alignment.
GV /2 Kiln =ath
1u -o' 0eunion #oint A 34/B
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the 1
st
and %
nd
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
"t may be helpful to have the patient fex the neck.
T!
%eedling T- superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function 5 0eunion: GV' B.
= Clears >eat
D,
and treats malaria
D
= Releases the Exterior
,1
= Regulates 3hao Iang &12!3I(

= Regulates '$
D
= Clears 2J >eat
1
= 3upplements vacuit# detriment
1
%a&e Kiln =ath
Tao: kilnC pleased or happ#
1ao: path, road, "a#
:ther
This is the path!road to happiness
5iln refers to the ceramic amulets the Taoists "ore to
"ard oE evil spirits.
This point is the start of the spiritual ascent to the
head.
8'4 This point is the road to happiness. It assumes a
foundation is there<<<no" ho" do I raise this person to
a higher plane of consciousnessU ItFs good for
articulation of the head.
GV /A Great )a&&er
1u -o' 0eunion' First Aid A 34/3
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the T
th
cervical and 1
st
thoracic
vertebra
8R9
"t may be helpful to have the patient fex the neck.
T!
%eedling T- superior insertion .;<1 cun
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild >
Function 5 0eunion: all yang &eridians J GV
5 First Aid: colds
= Clears >eat
D,
= Releases the Exterior
,1
= Expels 9ind
D,
and ?rms the Exterior
D
= Clears the 3pirit
,1
and clears the >eart
1
= Toni?es Iang

= 0rees the #ang @i of the "hole bod#

1
= Clears 2J >eat and regulates @i
1
= Regulates Iing and 9ei @i

= Toni?es de?cienc#
D
%a&e Great )a&&er
1a: great, big, large
Fhui: hammer, malletC vertebra
Alternate %a&e: >undred
Taxations
:ther
7ften, even "hen #ou are on the right C0 the oGcials
donFt respond. This point shakes up the oGcialsKitFs
like giving them a kick in the butt and telling them to
get moving. Jse this point onl# "hen the patient is
read#.
ItFs a reunion of #ang "ith '$ and is "here all of the
deep reserves pour out. ItVs a more direct link to the
meridians than '$ %).
3pinous processes "ere kno"n as hammers and CT is
the biggest hammer.
This point "ill, "hen using moxa, blo" a fever or cold
over in %/ hours.
Jse is acute illness, upper respirator# invasion of cold
and "ind. 3edate this point if there is an acute attack.
8'4 If #ou are @uestioning the patient4 L9h# arenFt #ou
getting thisUN then use this point. ItFs good for
GV /A Great )a&&er
articulation of the head. Jse "hen a #ang de?cienc#
sho"s up on the pulses. There ma# be a dullness
about "ho the# are and their process in life. Jse "hen
substance is .ust sitting. ItFs like sa#ing4 9+5E J6W
GV /3 Gate of 1u&(ness
1u -o' Yang $ei -o' Sea of -arro+
2 D
.ocation 7n the posterior median line
In the depression bet"een the 1
st
and %
nd
cervical vertebra
8R9
"n the depression between the $
st
and %
nd
cervical
vertebra
.& cun superior to the posterior hairline
Note: the diagrams of the measurement of the head in
Meridians and 'oints follow
medical literal prior to the (ong )ynasty, which places )*
$& on the posterior
hairline. !ll subse+uent texts measure $% cun from the
posterior hairline to the
anterior hairline, but locate )* $& in the depression .&
cun superior to the posterior
hairline and )* $, $ cun superior to the hairline.
T!
%eedling :- insertion slightl# inferiorl#, .;<1 cun
%ote: According to several te"ts' this #oint is
contraindicated to &o"a7
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild 1ee# HB insertion is
therefore strictly contraindicated' as is
su#erior o(liKue insertion to+ards the (rain >
Function 5 Sea of -arro+
= Clears the 3pirit
,1
= 3timulates speech

treats muteness
D
= 1ene?ts the tongue
D
= Eliminates 9ind
D
= 1ene?ts the neck and spine
D
= Disinhibits the .oints
1
= 0rees the portal s and connecting vessel
1
%a&e -uteLs Gate
Ya: a mute
-en: gate, door
Alternate %a&es: 2oss of
$oice 'ate, Tongue
Root, Tongue 3"elling, 7pposite
the Tongue,
TongueFs >oriBontal, Tongue
Repression, Repressed Tongue
GV /3 Gate of 1u&(ness
:ther
Jse this point for problems of the voice and speech.
3hallo" needling and no moxa.
Jse "ith careW
GV /E $ind =alace
Sea of -arro+' $indo+ of the Sy
2 D
1u -o' Yang $ei -o
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
8ust inferior to the base of the occipital bone
X +CI superior to '$ 1; &1 +CI superior to the posterior
hairline(
8R9
%eedling :- insertion slightl# inferiorl#, .;<1 cun
%ote: According to several te"ts' this #oint is
contraindicated to &o"a7
> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun
dee# to the sin surface' varying
according to (ody (uild 1ee# HB insertion is
therefore strictly contraindicated' as is
su#erior o(liKue insertion to+ards the (rain >
Function 5 Sea of -arro+
5 $indo+ of the Sy
5 :ne of the /2 Ghost #oints
= Eliminates 9ind
,D,1
= Clears the 3pirit
,D,1
= 1ene?ts the brain

= Pourishes the sea of marro" and bene?ts the head and

neck
D
= Dissipates Cold
1
= Disinhibits the .oints and
drains ?re
1
%a&e $ind -ansion
Feng: "ind
Fu: mansion, palaceC
storehouse, treasur#
Alternate %a&es: Tongue
Root, Root of
6reoccupation, CaoFs Ravine,
Clearheaded<ness, 'host >ole,
'host 0orest, 'host 6illo"
This point is used to treat "ind disorders, internal or
external. It is also a point at "hich "ind enters the bod#.
:ther
This is a fantastic point. Jse "hen #ou feel #ouFre
continuall# tr#ing to access the '$ energ# and
mobiliBe it but canFt. The person is crumbling, deOating
and gets periods of depression and canFt keep going.
The# canFt see their moving on or the#Fre getting
GV /E $ind =alace
better and the# need a degree of connection and!or
vision.
Trust is the important issue "ith this point. The patient
ma# feel vulnerable, as if the# al"a#s have their backs
to the "all.
9ind is the spearhead of disease and change.
3omething about the nature of the "ind enables things
to change and gro".
3ometimes use it "ith '$ %/ to make it a total
transition in the patient. It takes them to a higher
plane and reall# changes them.
Tonif# this point to clear the mind and spirit.
3edate this point if the person is manic, epileptic, or
h#sterical.
6oints at the back of the occiput have an eEect on the
e#es.
GV /? Brain 1oor
1u -o' 0eunion #oint D D
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
%X +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline(
8R9
-n the occipital bone
T!
%eedling - insertion superiorl# or inferiorl#, .;<1 cun
%ote: According to several te"ts' this #oint is
contraindicated to needle and &o"a7
Function 5 0eunion: GV' B.
= Eliminates 9ind and alleviates pain
D,,1
= Calms the 3pirit
D,
= 1ene?ts the e#es
D
= 1ene?ts the brain

= Rouses the brain and opens the portals

1
= Clears >eat
1
= Disperses s"elling and settles tetan#
1
%a&e BrainLs 1oor
%ao: brain
)u: door, household
Alternate %a&es: 3kull Jnion,
Circumference
9ind, 9est 9ind, eeting of the
0orehead
'$ 1T is located on the occipital bone, directl# behind the
brain. It treats disorders such as epileps# and diBBiness
i.e., disorders of the brain.
GV /G Strength 1ivider
1u -o ; D
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
/ +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline(
8R9
!t the .unction of the sagittal and lambdoid suture
T!
%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
Function = 6aci?es 9ind and alleviates pain
D
= Calms the 2R and extinguishes 9ind
1
= 3oothes the sine"s and @uickens the connecting vessel
1
= Calms the 3pirit
D
%a&e Inyielding S#ace
9iang: un#ielding, stiEC
forceful, strong
Cian: a spaceC bet"een, among,
in the middle
Alternate %a&e: 'reat
0eather
The character @iang derives its meaning of strength from
its radical gong, "hich represents the archerFs bo". 9hen
.oined b# a line, '$ 1T, 1), and 1: form a bo" "ith '$ 1)
in the middle.
:ther
Jse this point "ith people "ho are over"orked and
there is a unidirectional use of #ang energ#. This point
helps them divide their time and energ#.
GV /H =osterior Su&&it
1u -o' Sea of -arro+ 2 ?
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
;X +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline(
8R9
-n the parietal bone
T!
%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
Function 5 Sea of -arro+
= Huiets the >eart
1
and 3pirit
1,D,
= Calms the 2R and subdues #ang
1
= Eliminates 9ind and relieves pain
D
%a&e Behind the Verte"
)ou: behindC after
1ing: cro"n of the head, the
vertex
Alternate %a&es: Intersection
>ub,
Intersection 3urge
:ther
This is the most #ang pole of the bod#. Jse it "hen
crisis in imminent.
Jse '$ %- "hen the crisis has happened and the
person is fragmented.
'$ 1: and '$ %- T7'ET>ER +RE T>E T97 1E3T
67IPT3 T7 RE3T7RE 7RDER 9>EP T>ERE I3 C>+73.
The person ma# present as manic. ::Y of the time
#ou "ould sedate these points in this situation.
Imagine taking the oGcials to the heavenl# masters so
that the# can all talk to each other. The heavenl#
ancestors have heard it all beforeC the# let the oGcials
get their grievances oE of their chests and then things
calm do"n and the oGcials go home relaxed.
Chaos is diEerent from h#per pulses. Chaos can exist if
the pulses are Z1 or Z%. If there is chaos, then still
sedate these points even if the pulses are lo".
ItFs good to tonif# these points too<<after an >9 for
example. +lso tonif# if #ouFve done a lot of "ork on
someone to help bring it all together.
GV ;B :ne )undred -eetings
Sea of -arro+' !1 #oint' 0eunion' 1u -o 2 ?
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
T +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline(
8R9
-n the parietal bone /& cun posterior to the anterior
hairline.0
T!
%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
Function 5 Sea of -arro+
5 !1 #oint
5 0eunion: B.' SI' GB' .0' .I' ST' GV 64SI' .I' ST J
MT! acc7 to 18
= 6aci?es 9ind and subdues #ang
D,,1
= Raises #ang and counter prolapse
D,,1
= Calms the 3pirit
D,1
= 2ifts the 3pirit

= Clears the ind

= 1ene?ts the head and sense organs

D
= Pourishes the 3ea of marro"
D
= 1ene?ts the brain
D
= 3trengthens the ascending function of the 36

= 6romotes resuscitation

= Discharges blaBing heat in the #ang channels

1
%a&e )undred ,onvergences
Bai: one hundred
)ui: meeting, convergence
Alternate %a&es: Three Iang,
0ivefold
Convergence, Three Iang 0ive
fold
Convergence, 2inking
Convergence, ountain
Top, Ridge Top Celestial
0ullness, Celestial
0ullness, ud 1all 6alace
.C This point summons all of oneFs spiritual resources in
restoring the order of heavenFs mandate to oneFs inner
kingdom of being. In convening the hundred demons on
top of ount ao, Rthe emperorS Iu is able to bring
spiritual unit# to ancient China. 7ppose<the<9ind is Lnot a
lo#al sub.ect but a rebellious energ#, one "ho "ill, like the
Lstellar "indsN prevent the communication that is to occur
during the ritual.N In the microcosm of the bod#, the
acupuncture point '$ 1-, located on the vertex of the
head, is named 7ne >undred eetings. The Daoist text
GV ;B :ne )undred -eetings
the Dao nong &hidden Dao( states that the head is the
meeting point of the hundred spirits. '$ %-, then, is the
place on top of the head &mount ao( "here the 1--
spirits meet. The traditional function of '$ %- in draining
"ind from the head is implied in the beheading of
7ppose<the<9ind, the inOuence that threatens the
integrit# of the kingdom b# opposing IuFs rule. 0or it is Iu
"ho establishes harmon# b# controlling the rising "aters
of chaos.
GV ;B :ne )undred -eetings
9ind is Chinese medicine is seen as an# sign or s#mptom
in an individual that changes location and severit# @uickl#.
Its general presentation is that of chaos, and is
exempli?ed b# muscle spasms, seiBures, violent outbursts
of anger, or headaches. The point '$ %- can help center
on the most basic level, restore control, and marshal the
patientFs resources to @uell the chaos.
'overnor $essel %- is the point that aligns us "ith the
polestar to "hich Lall the lesser stars do homageN and it is
IuFs virtue in being a man after heavenFs heart that allo"s
him to gain control of the kingdom. It is his po"er of
intention in visualiBing the spirits that allo"s him to
summon and transform them into one bod#, an
assembl#&hui( of all under heaven.
If the pulse of both hands have collapsed and the patient
evidences the L@i<"ildN pattern described Rall pulse
positions evidence a super?cial pounding. . . there is no
depth to the entire pulse, indicating that the pounding
that is felt is the dispersion of the patientFs ?nal store of
#ang<@i. . . #in and #ang are at their ?nal point of
separation. +t this point, "ith the true #in exhausted, the
patientFs #ang energ# Ooats to the top of the pulse. Po"
one is trul# knocking at the door of death.S then a
diEerent therapeutic strateg# &than an >!9( must be
chosen. In such a case, the #in of the "hole being must
be toni?ed in order to root that #ang. C$ 1, named
eeting of Iin, represents the source of #in in the human
being. '$ %-, >undred eetings, is the gathering point of
the #ang<@i. Together, these t"o points represent the
central axis of heaven and earth as it occurs in the human
being. Treating them together can help restore balance of
the primordial #in and #ang and provide access to a
reserve of this energ#.
:ther
'$ %- has the essence of "ood and perspective on
"hat life is about as an individual and as a "hole for
humankind. It moves the person for"ard to a diEerent
level of understanding and being. It reall# pulls things
together. Iou have to access to ancestors "ith "isdom
and kno"ledge. Iou can incarnate the "isdom and
essence at this point.
This point clears the mind and lifts the spirit.
Tonif# this point "hen a person is fragmented but not
in an acute state of "eakness and depletion. This point
can pull ever#thing together and then #ou can go and
do regular command points.
GV ;B :ne )undred -eetings
Iou might also tonif# it "hen there is a prolapse at the
#in pole, i.e., itFs the point opposite C$1. ItFs good for
prolapsed hemorrhoids so #ou can do local and distal
points.
9hen there is an excess of #ang "ith aggressive
@ualities of berserk behavior then sedate this point.
Iou can use '$ %- and %1 together.
8'4 This is a vantage point for far and "ise. It brings
a"areness of "hat life is all about and puts ever#thing
in its place. +ll ancestral "isdom resides here. ItFs
good for times "hen a predicament is such that #ou
"ant to allo" the patient to be surrounded and
supported b# this "isdom and big picture perspective.
GV ;/ Anterior Su&&it
1u -o ; 24?
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
)X +CI superior to '$ 1;
8R9
$.& cun superior to )* %1 and 2.& cun posterior to the
anterior hairline,
-n the parietal bone
T!

%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
> This #oint should not (e needled in infants +hose
fontanel is not closed >
Function = Extinguishes 9ind and relieves tetan#
1,D
and treats
convulsions
D
= 0rees the collaterals and disperses s"elling
1
= 3tabiliBes the 3pirit
1
= 1ene?ts the >ead
D
%a&e Before the Verte"
9ian: before, in front of
1ing: cro"n of the head, vertex
:ther
This is the summit to use "hen things have not
completel# fallen apart. 1# calling this meeting earl#
"e are preventing the oGcials from going craB# and no
longer communicating "ith each other. Jsed "isel#,
this point "ill prevent the oGcials from getting in a
mess.
The posterior summit is used "hen ever#thing has
alread# blo"n up.
GV ;; Sull -eeting
1u -o / 2
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
1- +CI superior to '$ 1;
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
$.& cun anterior to 45 %$ and % cun posterior to the
anterior hairline,
!t the .unction of the coronal and sagittal suture
T!
%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
> This #oint should not (e needled in infants +hose
fontanel is not closed >
Function = Eliminates 9ind and bene?ts the head
D
= Calms the 2R and extinguishes 9ind
1
= 7pens the portals and settles fright
1
= 1ene?ts the nose
D
%a&e Fontanel -eeting
Din: fontanel
)ui: meeting, convergence
Alternate %a&es: 0ontanel
'ate, >undred
Convergences of the 0orehead,
'host 'ate,
$ertex 'ate
GV ;2 I##er Star
1u -o' 0eunion #oint' Ghost #oint
; 3
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
11 +CI superior to '$ 1;
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
$ cun anterior to 45 %% and $ cun posterior to the
anterior hairline,
-n the frontal bone
T!
%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
Function 5 0eunion: B.' GB' GV
5 :ne of the /2 Ghost #oints
= Dispels 9ind and brightens the e#es
1,D
= 1ene?ts the head and face and disperses s"elling
D
= 1ene?ts the e#es
D
= 7pens the Pose

1ene?ts the nose

D
= Courses and regulates local channel @i
1
= Clears heat and stops bleeding
1
= Dissipates pathogens and frees the portals
1
= Calms the 3pirit
D
%a&e I##er Star
Shang: upper, topC to rise
Ding: star
Alternate %a&es: 1right >all,
3pirit >all,
'host >all, >all of 0ame
+ star Lis the essence of the m#riad things.N
GV ;A S#irit )all
1u -o' 0eunion #oint D 3
.ocation 7n the median line of the head
11X +CI superior to '$ 1;
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
.& cun anterior to 45 %2 and .& cun posterior to the
anterior hairline,
-n the frontal bone
T!
%eedling - insertion, .;<1 cun
%ote: According to several classics' this #oint is
contraindicated to needle
Function 5 0eunion: GV' ST' B. 6acc7 to 18
= Calms the 3pirit
,D,1
and >eart
1
= Eliminates 9ind
D,1
and bene?ts the head
D
= 1ene?ts the nose and e#es
D
= 1ene?ts the brain
D
%a&e S#irit ,ourt
Shen: spirit
Ting: court, court#ardC hallC
palace
:ther
This is a point of illumination in the third e#e. 1oth '$
%/ and %/.; are used for ps#chiatric cases be#ond the
normal neurotic, i.e., schiBophrenia, ps#chosis. Jse
"hen to get extreme mental disorders under control.
3edate these points unless the patient is ver#
depressed.
Jse "hen the process is .ust not happening. There is
turmoil, head and spirit problems.
The person has Oipped outKstepped oE of their
.ourne#.
It can also be good "hen a person is doing "ell and
"ants to move to a diEerent dimension.
Jp from issues have been resolved but the patient
"ants to move. The# must be read# for it and together.
This point empo"ers them to move and changeC it
gives them back their o"n spirit.
GV ;A73 6%o %a&e' Seal )all' )all of I&#ression8
1u -o' !"tra #oint -4)%42 /42 243
.ocation 7n the anterior median line
1et"een the medial extremities of the e#ebro"s
1; +CI superior to '$ 1; &* +CI inferior to the anterior
hairline(
8R9
%eedling 9ith the ?ngers of one hand, pinch up the skin over the
point and "ith the other
hand, needle - in an inferior or lateral direction, .*<.; cun
Function = Calms the 3pirit
D,,1
= 6aci?es 9ind
D,
= 3tops convulsions

= 1ene?ts the nose

D
= +ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
D
= Huickens the collaterals
1
:ther
3eal refers to the red mark "orn over the sixth chakra.
This is a point of illumination in the third e#e. 1oth '$
%/ and %/.; are used for ps#chiatric cases be#ond the
normal neurotic, i.e., schiBophrenia, ps#chosis. Jse
"hen to get extreme mental disorders under control.
3edate these points unless the patient is ver#
depressed.
Jse "hen the process is .ust not happening. There is
turmoil, head and spirit problems.
The person has Oipped outKstepped oE of their
.ourne#.
It can also be good "hen a person is doing "ell and
"ants to move to a diEerent dimension.
Jp from issues have been resolved but the patient
"ants to move. The# must be read# for it and together.
This point empo"ers them to move and changeC it
gives them back their o"n spirit.
8'4 This point helps us see be#ond our immediate
problems to a larger vision of our life. ItFs good for a
patient "ho is collapsing. It raises us above dualit#
into oneness. LI am in a box and I canFt see m# "a#
out.N
GV ;3 =lain Bone
1u -o /4; D
.ocation 7n the median line of the nose
+t the inferior edge of the alar cartilage
8ust superior to the tip of the nose
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
!t the tip of the nose, in the cartilage of the apex nasi
T!
%eedling &1( :- insertion .%<.* cun
&%( - insertion directed superiorl# .;<1 cun
&*( 6rick to bleed
%ote: According to several classics' this #oint is
contraindicated to &o"a
Function = 1ene?ts the Pose
D
= Discharges >eat and opens the portals
1
= Returns #ang and stems counterOo"
1
%a&e $hite Bone4)ole
Su: pure, simple, plainC "hiteC
the original
nature of thingsC common
.iao: bone<hole
Alternate %a&es: Pose Tip,
Center of the
0ace, 5ing of 0ace
:ther
This point is good for shock and is a ?rst aid for
drunkenness.
GV ;E -iddle of -an
1u -o' 0eunion #oint' Ghost #oint
; 2
.ocation 7n the anterior median line
Inferior to the nose
In the center of the philtrum
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
-ne third of the distance down the nasolabial groove /the
philtrum0
6rom the nasal spine to the vermilion border of the upper
lip
T!
%eedling /; insertion directed superiorl# .*<.; cun
Function 5 0eunion: GV' .I' ST 6acc7 to 18
5 :ne of the /2 Ghost #oints
= 6romotes resuscitation
D,
= Clears the 3pirit
1,D
= Dispels 9ind pathogens
1,D
= 1ene?ts the lumbar spine

Treats acute lumbar sprain

D
= 1ene?ts the spine
D
= Returns inversion
1
= Disperses interior >eat
1
= 1ene?ts the face and nose
D
%a&e $ater Tough
Shui: "ater
Gou: trough, ditch
Alternate %a&es: >uman
Center, Pose
>uman Center, 'host 6alace,
'host
Reception Room, 'host arket
This point is .ust as fre@uentl# referred to b# its alternate
>uman Center. The three basic components of the
Chinese universe are >eaven, an and Earth. The nose
receives the ?ve @i from heaven and the mouth receives
the ?ve vapors from the earth. 2ocated bet"een the nose
and the mouth, '$ %, can thus be likened to humankind,
"hich stands in the center bet"een heaven and earth.
:ther
This point goes to the ver# heart of the heart and soul
of the soul. ItFs a ver# potent point.
ItFs the '$ point for resuscitation.
GV ;E -iddle of -an
Jse "ith patient "ith brain damage, mental disorders,
and "hen patients are not clear and "hole in spirit.
GV ;? ,orrect !"change
1u -o ; ;
.ocation 7n the anterior median line
Inferior to '$ %,
+t the superior edge of the upper lip
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
!t the transverse midpoint of the upper lip
-n the tubercle of the philtrum
!t the .unction of the philtrum and the vermilion border of
the upper lip
T!
%eedling /; insertion directed superiorl# .*<.; cun
Function = Clears >eat, generates Ouid and bene?ts the mouth
D,1
= Calms the 3pirit
D,1
= Pourishes #in
1
%a&e !"tre&ity of the -outh
1ui: the ;)
th
trigram of the I
ChingC to
exchange, to barterC to "eigh
1uan: end, extremit#C proper,
upright
Alternate %a&es: Jpper
Extremit# of the 2ip,
outh eans Edge, 1one
3trengthener
:ther
This point is a ?rst aid for toothache and oral thrush.
GV ;G -outh ,rossing
!"it #oint' 0eunion #oint' 1u -o
; D
.ocation 7n the upper gum
8ust inferior to the insertion of the frenulum of the upper
lip
8R9
3ave the patient seated or in a supine position
!t the .unction of the frenulum of the upper lip and the
upper gum
T!
%eedling &1( /; insertion directed superiorl# .%<.* cun
&%( prick to bleed
Function 5 !"it #oint
5 0eunion: GV' ,V' ST
= Clears >eat and bene?ts the gums
D
= Clears >eat and drains ?re
1
= 1ene?ts the nose and e#es
D
= 1rightens the e#es and relieves itching
1
= DiEuses the 2J and frees the portals
1
%a&e Gun Intersection
Yin: the gums
Ciao: intersection
Alternate %a&es: 'um
Crevice 3ine" Center,
Extremit# Intersection