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Lung 11 10 9 8 5 9 7 6 LU-01 BL- — 9 5 1 7

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Large Intestine 1 2 3 5 11 4 6 7 ST-25 BL- ST-3711 2 4 20

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Stomach 45 44 43 41 36 42 40 34 REN- BL- ST-3641 45 1 42

12 21
Spleen 1 2 3 5 9 3 4 8 LIV-13 BL- — 2 5 1 21

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Heart 9 8 7 4 3 7 5 6 REN- BL- — 9 7 1 9

14 15
Small Intestine 1 2 3 5 8 4 7 6 REN-4 BL- ST-393 8 1 19

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Bladder 67 66 65 60 40 64 58 63 REN-3 BL- BL-4067 65 1 67

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Kidney 1 2 3 7 10 3 4 5 GB-25 BL- — 7 1 1 22

23
Pericardium 9 8 7 5 3 7 6 4 REN- BL- — 9 7 1 8

17 14
San Jiao 1 2 3 6 10 4 5 7 REN-5 BL- BL-393 10 1 22

22
Gall Bladder 44 43 41 38 34 40 37 36 GB-24 BL- GB- 43 38 1 41

19 34
Liver 1 2 3 4 8 3 5 6 LIV-14 BL- — 8 2 1 14

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Ren — — — — — — 15 — — — — — — — —
(Conception)
Du (Governing) — — — — — — 1 — — — — — — — —
Four Command Points Hui Meeting Points Four Seas Points

Four Command Points Hui Meeting Points Four Seas Points
Head & Back of Neck LU-7 Fu (Yang) REN-12 Sea of Blood BL-11
Organs ST-37
Lower Back (Lumbar)BL-40 ST-39
Qi REN-17
Face & Mouth LI-4 Sea of Water & ST-30
Blood BL-17 Grain ST-36
Sinews GB-34 Sea of Marrow DU-16

DU-20
Marrow GB-39
Heart & Chest P-6 Bones BL-11
Vessels LU-9
Fainting & Collapse DU-26
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Jing Well Theory and Applications
Jing Well
The Jing Well Points are a subsection of the Five Shu Pointswithin TCM
Theory. They have the following general usages:
 Jing-well Points
 Where the Qi of the Channel emerges and begins moving towards the
trunk of the body
 Located on the tips of the fingers and toes
 Actions & Effects
 Restores consciousness
 Clears Heat & Stagnation from the opposite end of the channel
 Calms the Spirit (Shen)
 Treats fullness below the Heart
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LU 11 Lesser Shang
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 Extreme sore throat (may bleed point to reduce heat).

 Revival point especially from wind-stroke.
LU 11
PC 9 Central Hub
 Jing Well Point for clearing heat in the Heart.

 Stiff tongue, speech disorders, especially those arising after a stroke.
 Restoring consciousness.
PC 9
HT 9 Lesser Surge
 Jing Well Point - clear heat a/or obstruction from the opposite end of the
channel, eye pain a/or redness, mouth ulcerations, sores.
 Can be bled or needled for emotional disturbances - strong
restlessness, anxiety, panic attacks, manic depression, epilepsy, etc.
 Restore consciousness - heart attack, stroke.
 Emergency heart attack point - strong stimulation.
 Fullness below the heart - stagnation, pain a/or distention in the HT
area.
HT 9
SI 1 Lesser Marsh
 Breast disorders of any etiology, insufficient lactation, mastitis, breast

abscess, cysts.
 Jing Well Point, clear heat from the opposite end of the channel, for eye
redness, earache, tinnitus, sore throat, stiff tongue.
 Headache, dizziness, loss of consciousness.
 Local point for problems of the little finger and the course of the channel
- pain and/or weakness of the arm and/or shoulder.
SI 1
TH 1 Passage Hub
 Similar to TH 3 which is used more clinically.
TH 1
LI 1 Metal Yang
 Jing Well Point, for heat, pain, stagnation, especially at the opposite end
of the channel, for eye and ear pain and inflammation, toothache.
 Bleed for high fever, coma
LI 1
SP 1 Hidden White
 Any Bleeding Issues, esp. from SP Deficiency - reckless bleeding,

hemorrhage, blood in the urine/stools.
 Emotional issues esp. with aspects of worry - worried dreams,
depression.
 Possibly useful for eating disorders originating from stress/worry.
SP 1
LV 1 Large Pile
 Jing Well Point - loss of consciousness, moves Qi in the genital area.

 Shan Disorder - swollen genitals.
 Lin Disorders.
 Uterine/Menstrual bleeding from excess or deficiency.
 Emotional manifestations of LV Qi Stagnation - inappropriate emotions,
depression, lethargy.
LV 1
KD 1 Gushing Spring
 Descends excess from above, useful for LV Yang Rising or LV Fire -

headaches, tinnitus, hypertension, epilepsy.
 Cooling KD empty heat - chronic sore throat, dry mouth, low back pain.
 Tonify KD/HT Yin - insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, poor memory, mania,
rage w/desire to kill, hot flashes, night sweats.
 Loss of consciousness, yang collapse.
 Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to descend the energy in the
body particularly after qi gong exercises, energy healing sessions, etc.
Useful for headache, nausea, insomnia, etc.
KD 1
UB 67 Reaching Yin
 Clears pain a/or stagnation from the opposite end of the channel:
headache, eye pain, sinus pain, etc.
 Use with moxabustion to adjust breech fetal position (generally indirect
moxa for 10-20 minutes 1x/day).
UB 67
ST 45 Severe Mouth
 Release heat a/or move stagnation from the channel and organ -
headaches, toothaches, facial pain, sore throat, TMJ, bell's palsy, facial
deviation from stroke.
 Agitation a/or insomnia w/heat signs, excessive dreaming, loss of
consciousness, manic depression - calms the spirit.
 Moves cold in the lower limbs, shin, knee.
ST 45
GB 44 Foot Portal Yin
 Insomnia especially with nightmares - LV/GB heat rising to effect the HT

(fullness below the heart).
 Issues with the sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tongue) related
to excesses a/or stagnation - pain, inflammation, speech disorders, stiff
tongue
GB 44
Ying Spring
The Ying Spring Points are a subsection of the Five Shu Pointswithin TCM
Theory. They have the following general usages:X
 Ying-spring Points
 Where the Qi of the Channel trickles
 Located just proximal to the Jing-well points
 Clears heat from the meridian/organ
 Effect on the opposite end of the channel (less than Jing-well)
 Clears Heat over the entire course of the channel (Jing-well works on
the distal end)
Point Categories

HT 8 Lesser Mansion
1. HT Fire effecting the SI effecting the UB, heat descending to the lower
jiao - incontinence, difficult urination, fungal infections, genital itching.
2. Channel issues, sore throat, tongue stiffness, pain along the ulnar
aspect of the arms.
3. Heart Qi Deficiency - palpitations, fear, hot palms.
4. Emotional disorders - although PC 8 may be a better choice.
5. HT Fire effecting the mouth - ulcers, canker sores, etc. - although PC
7 or PC 8 may be a better choice.
6. Local point for arm pain, elbow pain, and/or pain in the pinky finger.
HT 8
SI 2 Front Valley
 Local point for pain, swelling, numbness of the fingers. As the water
point it will remove heat - febrile disease, hot palms, darker urine.
 Clear heat from the opposite end of the channel, tinnitus, headache,
sore throat, neck, ear and/or eye pain and/or swelling.
SI 2
SP 2 Great Metropolis
 Generally used to clear damp-heat - gout, painful obstructions.

 Local point for issues with the big toe.
 With SP 3 tonify SP organ - abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or heart
pain.
SP 2
KD 2 Blazing Valley
 Generally useful for clearing excesses & acute presentations.

 Ying Spring Point - clears heat, especially KD empty heat - chronic sore
throats, irritability, night sweats, thirst.
 Lower abdomen/sex organ/genital issues - Irregular menstruation,
uterine prolapse, seminal emissions, impotence, genital itching and/or
pain, difficult urination.
 Wasting and Thirsting Disorder - thirst, dry mouth.
 Local point for foot problems - swelling and/or pain, restless feet.
 KD related emotional imbalances - fear of being apprehended, fright.
 Moxa to tonify KD Yang.
KD 2
ST 44 Inner Court
 Ying Spring Point - Clears heat from the channel and organ - febrile
disease with absence of sweating.
 Useful for issues of the Face & Jaw along with LI 4 - toothache, facial
pain, bell's palsy, stroke, sore throat, eye pain.
 Damp Heat in the intestines - diarrha, dysentary, distention, abominal
pain, constipation, GERD.
 Interior heat that presents with cold signs - Feel hot but hands/feet are
cold or Red tongue w/cold extremities.
 Local point for pain and/or swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
ST 44
Shu Stream
The Shu Stream Points are a subsection of the Five Shu Pointswithin TCM
Theory. They have the following general usages:X
 Shu-stream Points
 Where the Qi of the Channel begins to pour
 Located at or near the joints of the extremities (i.e. ankles & wrists)
 On the Yin Channels Shu-stream points are identical to the Yuan-
source points (important for tonifying and regulating their pertaining
organs)
 Heaviness a/or pain of the joints
 Combine with the Ying-spring Points to treat the Yin organs
 Yang Shu-stream Points useful for channel stagnation
 Ling Shu ch. 44 states that they are useful for diseases which come and
go
Point Categories

SI 3 Back Ravine
7. Master Point of the GV, effects entire pathway.

8. Pain in the scapula, arm a/or hand combine with local points.
9. Stiff neck, cervical strain/sprain, pain of the back or neck.
10. Occipital headaches, combine with local points.
11. Night sweats, combine with HT 6.
12. Clears heat and excess from the head, ears and eyes, eye
redness, inflammation, visual dizziness, earache, tinnitus, sore throat.
13. Calms the spirit, anxiety, manic depression.
SI 3
SP 3 Supreme White
 SP Qi and Yang Deficiency, especially those with excess pathologies -

abdominal a/or epigastric pain, digestive issues, heart pain.
 Muscle atrophy in the lower legs, heaviness in the body.
 Main treatment point of Lung Sho pattern (with LU 9) - in Japanese style
Five Phasetreatment protocol. Also the main point of Spleen Shopattern
(with PC 7).
SP 3
KD 3 Great Ravine
 Tonify KD Qi, Yin or Yang Deficiencies from any etiology.

 Asthma from KD Deficiency - difficulty inhaling.
 Tonifies Yin of KD (chronic sore throat, empty heat), LV (dizziness,
tinnitus, headache) a/or HT (anxiety, insomnia, excessive dreaming).
 Tonifies Yang of KD (impotence, premature ejaculation, seminal
emission, weak low back/knees, frequent urination).
 Low back pain, usually of a chronic nature.
 Local point for heel a/or ankle pain.
KD 3
ST 43 Sunken Valley
 Similar actions to ST 44 but used less often - will clear heat from the
channel and organ.
 Classically noted for clearing facial pain and/or edema / swelling. May
be used for general edema.
 Abdominal pain, bloating, borborygmus, frequent belching.
 Local point for pain and/or swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
ST 43
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Jing River Theory and Applications
Jing River
The Jing River Points are a subsection of the Five Shu Pointswithin TCM
 Jing-river Points
 Where the Qi of the Channel begins to flow more heavily
 Located on the forearm and lower leg
 Cough, Fever & Chills - External pathogenic factors
 Disorders of the local tissues (muscles, tendons, bones, joints)
 Diseases manifesting in the voice
Point Categories
HT 4 Spirit Pathway
 Sudden loss of voice.

 Restless Zang Disorder(fluctuating emotions, mania, depression,
anxiety, insomnia), various emotional disturbances.
 Chest pain that perhaps worsens with emotional distress.
 Local point for pain in the elbow and/or arm.
HT 4
SI 5 Yang Valley
 Local point for the hand and wrist.

 Neck and shoulder pain and/or swelling.
 Toothache, lockjaw.
 Clears heat from the hearts - calms the spirit, manic behavior.
SI 5
SP 5 Shang Hill
 Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness - lethargy, desire to lie

down, abdominal distention.
 Calms the spirit - manic depression, anxiety, excessive thinking.
 Speech disorders, stiffness at root of tongue.
SP 5
KD 7 Recover Flow
 Tonifies KD Yang, especially with respect to water regulation - sweating

(too much or too little, spontaneous), swellings, urinary issues.
 Oedema, especially chronic effecting the abdomen a/or lower legs.
 Five types of Lin Disorder - resolve accumulation of damp a/or damp-
heat.
 Diarrhea, abdominal distention, hemorrhoids, constipation.
 Low back pain from deficiency a/or stagnation.
 Main treatment point of Kidney Sho pattern (with LU 5and LU 8) -
in Japanese style Five Phase treatment protocol.
KD 7
ST 41 Ravine Divide
 Opposite end of channel issues (i.e. head/face) - swelling, headache,

dizziness / vertigo.
 Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation.
 Can aid groundedness and focus - ADD/ADHD, mania, restlessness,
palpitations, epilepsy.
 Local point for ankle issues - sprains, inflammation, motor impairment,
foot pain, pain in the 1st and 2nd toes.
ST 41
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He Sea Theory and Applications
He Sea
The He Sea Points are a subsection of the Five Shu Pointswithin TCM
 Where the Qi of the Channel enters a deeper level to communicate with

its pertaining organ
 Located at or near the elbows and knees
 Counterflow Qi, diarrhea, skin diseases (mainly hot)
 Issues with the Yang Organs and Channels
 Treats the Fu (hollow organs)
Point Categories
LU 5 Cubit Marsh
 He Sea Point - useful for counterflow Qi/diarrhea, hot skin conditions,

phlegm-heat excess.
 Acute/Chronic or Exterior/Interior Conditions.
 Upper body edema, enuresis.
 Local point for the elbow - tendonitis, tennis elbow.
 Classically noted for the 5 types of Lumbar Pain - possibly the upper
body equivalent of UB 40.
 Main treatment point of Kidney Sho pattern (with KD 7and LU 8) -
in Japanese style Five Phase treatment protocol.
LU 5
HT 3 Lesser Sea
 Pain, numbness, tremors, etc. of the lower arms a/or hands -

Parkinson's, stroke.
 Good local point to move the Qi and Blood.
 Spirit disorders from phlegm a/or heat etiologies - epilepsy, depression,
anxiety, nervousness, poor memory, fuzzy thinking.
 Water Point - redness of the eyes, mouth ulcerations.
HT 3
SI 8 Small Sea
 Elbow problems, swelling, trembling, pain, numbness, weakness -

channel issues with excess wind a/or heat.
 Submandibular region swelling or pain, toothache, gums, cheek, neck,
scapula, axilla.
 Epilepsy
SI 8
SP 9 Yin Mound Spring
 He Sea point - drains dampness (generally through urination), LV 8 will

drain damp from the genital region and SP 9 will drain damp from the
lower warmer.
 Chronic yeast infections, candida.
 Damp Bi, Medial Knee Pain.
 Issues involving damp-heat in the GB - hepatitis, jaundice.
 Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Any water issue in the body (bloating,
swelling, urinary issues, dry mouth, etc.).
SP 9
KD 10 Yin Valley
 Clears damp or damp-heat in the lower warmer - urgent/difficult

urination, genital pain/itching, leukorrhea, uterine bleeding.
 Main treatment point of Liver Sho pattern (with LV 8) - in Japanese style
Five Phasetreatment protocol.
KD 10
YuanLuo
Traditional Chinese Medicine utilizies a number of theories which
group acupuncture pointstogether based on their functions and/or other
relationships. Many of these theories are important in a clinical setting and are
used, along with other theory and diagnostic information, to decide which
acupuncture points will be used for a given condition.X
Below you find information regarding the yuan source and luo connecting
points. See our Acupuncture Point Categoriessection for a complete list of
point categories.X
For complete information about a single point, click on it within the chart.
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 Yuan Source Points Chart
 Luo Connecting Points Details
 Lou Connecting Points Chart
 Yuan and Luo Point Combinations
 Discuss Acupuncture Theory
Yuan Source Points Theory and Applications
14.The Yuan Source points are where the Yuan Qi, the body's primordial
Qi, pools.
15. Each of the 12 meridians has a Yuan Source point including the
TH which is also the meridian responsible for circulating the Yuan Qi.
16. With their relationship to the primordial Qi, the Yuan Source points
indicate the nature of Yin in the body and the Yin Yuan Points can be
used to tonify the 5 Yin Organs (HT, LU, SP, KD, LV) a/or as diagnostic
tools for the 5 Yin Organs.
17. The Yang Yuan Points are not used to tonify yang organs but can
be used to expel pathogenic factors a/or release excess patterns.
1. LI 4 - expel wind heat
2. TH 4 - clears heat from the GB
3. SI 4 - treat pain along the SI meridian
4. ST 42 - acute facial paralysis from wind-cold
5. GB 40 - resolve LV Qi stagnation
6. UB 64 - resolve damp cold in the lower warmer
Yuan Source Points Chart - (Point Details)

Lung LU 9 Urinary Bladder UB 64
Large Intestine LI 4 Kidney KD 3
Stomach ST 42 Pericardium PC 7
Spleen SP 3 Triple Heater TH 4
Heart HT 7 Gall Bladder GB 40
Small Intestine SI 4 Liver LV 3
Luo Connecting Points Theory and Applications
 Luo Connecting Points are where a separate channel splits off from the
main flow and connects with the Yin/Yang paired meridian.
 Can be used to diagnose and treat channel problems based on fullness
(pain, heat) or emptiness (stiffness, weakness).
 May be used to treat the Yin/Yang paired organ.
o LI 6 - edema (LU's water regulating function)
o SI 7 - calm and regulate emotions (HT relationship)
o ST 40 - eliminates phlegm (supports SP)
o GB 37 - eye problems (supports LV)
o UB 58 - cold in the lower back (KD deficiency)
o PC 6 - nausea via connection with the TH and travelling through
the 3 warmers
 May be used to treat emotional disharmonies.
o LU 7 - sadness
o PC 6 - insomnia, anxiety
o SI 7 - anxiety
o HT 5 - agitation, depression, stress
o ST 40 - bi polar disorder, manic episodes
o SP 4 - manic depression, restlessness
o LV 5 - plum pit qi, depression
 There are 4 group luo points which are used in cases where 3 related
meridians are imbalanced.
o TH 8 - treat the 3 Yang meridians in the arm (LI, TH, SI)
o PC 5 - treat the 3 Yin meridians in the arm (LU, PC, HT)
o GB 39 - treat the 3 Yang meridians in the leg (ST, GB, UB)
o SP 6 - treat the 3 Yin meridians in the leg (SP, LV, KD)
 There are 16 connecting channels: 1 for each of the 12 meridians, a
great luo point for the ST as well as the SP in addition to their regular
luo points, 1 for the CV and 1 for the GV.
o LU separates at LU 7, follows the LU channel into the palm,
spread through the thenar eminence and connects with the LI
o LI separates at LI 6, joins the LU meridian, ascends the arm going
through LI 15 to the jaw where it divides, one branch going to the
teeth and the other enters the ear
o SP separates at SP 4, connects with the ST meridian, ascends up
the medial aspect of the leg and connects with the Stomach and
intestines
o SP Great Luo separates at SP 21, spreads through the chest and
the lateral costal region
o ST separates at ST 40, joins the SP, ascends the leg and
continues to the base of the neck where it joins the Qi of the other
yang channels and terminates in the throat
o ST Great Luo is sometimes seen as a throbbing below the left
breast and connects with the LU
o HT separates at HT 5, joins the SI, follows the HT meridian to the
HT and continues to the root of the tongue and into the eyes
o SI separates at SI 7, joins the HT, ascends the arm at connects
with LI 15
o KD separates at KD 4, encircles the heel and enters internally
connecting with the UB, follows up to a point below the heart and
travels posteriorly spreading into the lumbar region
o UB separates at UB 58, connects with the KD meridian
o PC separates at PC 6, connects with the TH, ascends along the
TH and connects with the PC and the HT
o TH separates at TH 5, travels up the posterior aspect of the arm
and joins the PC in the chest
o LV separates at LV 5, connects with the GB and travels up the
legs to the genitals
o GB separates at GB 37, connects with the LV, descends and
disperses over the dorsum of the foot
o CV separates at CV 15, descends and disperses over the
abdomen
o GV separates at GV 1, ascends bilaterally along the sides of the
spine to the base of the neck, spreads out over the occiput
Luo Connecting Points Chart - (Point Details)

Lung LU 7 Urinary Bladder UB 58
Large Intestine LI 6 Kidney KD 4
Stomach ST 40 Pericardium PC 6
Spleen SP 4 Triple Heater TH 5
Heart HT 5 Gall Bladder GB 37
Small Intestine SI 7 Liver LV 5
Yuan Luo - Guest/Host - Point Combinations in Clinical Practice
 If a meridian is deficient you tonify the Yuan Source point and disperse

the Luo Connecting point on it's Yin/Yang paired meridian
 If a meridian is excess you disperse the Yuan Source point and tonify
the Luo Connecting point on it's Yin/Yang paired meridian
 Some Examples:
 LI 4 (source) w/ LU 7 (luo) - sore throat, nasal congestion, colds and
respiratory flu
 LU 9 (source) w/ LI 6 (luo) - acute upper body edema
 SP 3 (source) w/ ST 40 (luo) - phlegm
 HT 7 (source) w/ SI 7 - psycho-emotional issues
 KD 3 (source) w/ UB 58 (luo) - lower back problems, weakness in the
lower limbs
 LV 3 (source) w/ GB 37 (luo) - eye problems caused by LV
disharmonies
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Xi Cleft Points Theory and Applications
 The Xi Cleft points, also called the accumulation points, are where the Qi and Blood of a
meridian pool. They are primarily at or near the joints of the body.
 In treatment they are used primarily for acute conditions, especially pain, that involve
their related organs/channels.
 LU 6 - acute asthma, wind heat
 LI 7 - sore throat, face pain/swelling
 SP 8 - blood stagnation in the uterus a/or lower abdomen
 ST 34 - breast issues, epigastric pain
 HT 6 - heart pain, reckless bleeding due to heat
 SI 6 - severe pain along the SI channel
 KD 5 - menstrual problems due to deficiency a/or blood stagnation
 UB 63 - acute cystitis
 PC 4 - severe chest pain, reckless bleeding due to heat
 TH 7 - not used often clinically
 LV 6 - acute cystitis, blood stagnation in the uterus a/or lower abdomen
 GB 36 - painful obstruction a/or atrophy of the lower limbs
 UB 59 - yang qiao mai, not used often clinically
 KD 8 - yin qiao mai, menstrual irregularities
 KD 9 - yin wei mai, severe and acute mental disorders
 GB 35 - yang wei mai, not used often clinically
Xi Cleft Points Chart

Lung LU Urinary UB Yin KD
6 Bladder 63 Qiao 8
Vessel
Large LI Kidney KD Yang UB
Intestine 7 5 Qiao 59
Vessel
Stomach ST Pericardium PC Yin KD
34 4 Wei 9
Vessel
Spleen SP Triple TH Yang GB
8 Heater 7 Wei 35
Vessel
Heart HT Gall GB
6 Bladder 36
Small SI Liver LV
Intestine 6 6
Front Mu Points Theory and Applications
 Used primarily to treat their related organ a/or for problems in the local area.
 Used diagnostically as they often become sore when their related organ is imbalanced.
 Considered more for acute a/or local problems of the organs.
 Some historical texts point more to their usage as treating imbalances within the yang organs,
while the Back Shu points will treat imbalances within the yin organs.
Front Mu Points Chart - (Point Details)

Lung LU 1 Urinary Bladder CV 3
Large Intestine ST 25 Kidney GB 25
Stomach CV 12 Pericardium CV 17
Spleen LV 13 Triple Heater CV 5
Heart CV 14 Gall Bladder GB 24
Small Intestine CV 4 Liver LV 14
Back Shu Points Theory and Applications
18. Used primarily to treat their related organ, especially with chronic conditions.
19. May be used for problems in the local area.
20. Used diagnostically as they often become sore when their related organ is imbalanced.
21. Some historical texts point more to their usage as treating imbalances within the yin organs,
while the Front Mu points will treat imbalances within the yang organs.
Back Shu Points Chart - (Point Details)
Lung UB 13 Urinary Bladder UB
28
Large Intestine UB 25 Kidney UB

23
Stomach UB 21 Pericardium UB
14
Spleen UB 20 Triple Heater UB

22
Heart UB 15 Gall Bladder UB

19
Small Intestine UB 27 Liver UB

18
Governing Vessel UB 16 Diaphragm UB

17
Qihai (Sea of Qi) UB 24 Guanyuan (Gate UB

of Source) 26
Zhonglu (Center Back UB 29 Baihuan (White UB

Muscles) Ring) 30
Gaohuang (Vital UB
Region) 43
Lower He Sea Points Theory and Applications
 The lower he sea points, also called the lower sea or lower uniting he
points, are used to treat their respective yang organs. For example, ST
37, the lower he sea point of the LI will treat diarrhea.
Lower He Sea Points Chart

Large Intestine
ST 37
-Yang Ming-
Stomach
ST 36
Triple Heater
UB 39
-Shao Yang-
Gall Bladder
GB 34
Small Intestine
ST 39
-Tai Yang-
Urinary Bladder
UB 40
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Five Shu
Traditional Chinese Medicine utilizies a number of theories which
group acupuncture pointstogether based on their functionsand/or other
acupuncture points will be used for a given condition.
Below you find information regarding the five shu and mother child points. See
our Acupuncture Point Categories section for a complete list of point
categories.
 Five Shu Points Details

 Five Shu Points Chart
 Mother Child Points Details
 Mother Child Points Chart
 Five Element Theory
Five Shu Points Theory and Applications
 Some styles of acupuncture, such as Worsley (or Classical) Five

Element, Japanese Five Phase, and even some branches of TCM
utilize the five element theory and acupuncture points more extensively
than others.
 The Yin Shu Stream Points are also the Yuan Sourcepoints, so they
carry a role in tonifying the Yin organs which may or may not be related
to their role as Shu Stream points in treating heaviness of the body.
o Jing-well Points - (Details)
o Where the Qi of the Channel emerges and begins moving towards
the trunk of the body
o Located on the tips of the fingers and toes
o Actions & Effects
o Restores consciousness
o Clears Heat & Stagnation from the opposite end of the channel
o Calms the Spirit (Shen)
o Treats fullness below the Heart
o Ying-spring Points - (Details)
o Where the Qi of the Channel trickles
o Located just proximal to the Jing-well points
o Actions & Effects
o Clears heat from the meridian/organ
o Effect on the opposite end of the channel (less than Jing-well)
o Clears Heat over the entire course of the channel (Jing-well works
on the distal end)
o Shu-stream Points - (Details)
o Where the Qi of the Channel begins to pour
o Located at or near the joints of the extremities (i.e. ankles &
wrists)
o On the Yin Channels Shu-stream points are identical to the Yuan-
source points (important for tonifying and regulating their
pertaining organs)
o Actions & Effects
o Heaviness a/or pain of the joints
o Combine with the Ying-spring Points to treat the Yin organs
o Yang Shu-stream Points useful for channel stagnation
o Ling Shu ch. 44 states that they are useful for diseases which
come and go
o Jing-river Points - (Details)
o Where the Qi of the Channel begins to flow more heavily
o Located on the forearm and lower leg
o Actions & Effects
o Cough, Fever & Chills - External pathogenic factors
o Disorders of the local tissues (muscles, tendons, bones, joints)
o Diseases manifesting in the voice
o He-sea Points - (Details)
o Where the Qi of the Channel enters a deeper level to
communicate with its pertaining organ
o Located at or near the elbows and knees
o Actions & Effects
o Counterflow Qi, diarrhea, skin diseases (mainly hot)
o Issues with the Yang Organs and Channels
o Treats the Fu (hollow organs)
Five Shu Points Chart
Yin Jing- Ying- Shu- Jing- He-Sea

Meridian well spring stream river (Water
s (Wood (Fire) (Earth) (Metal )
) )
LU LU 11 LU 10 LU 9 LU 8 LU 5
PC PC 9 PC 8 PC 7 PC 5 PC 3
HT HT 9 HT 8 HT 7 HT 4 HT 3
SP SP 1 SP 2 SP 3 SP 5 SP 9
LV LV 1 LV 2 LV 3 LV 4 LV 8
KD KD 1 KD 2 KD 3 KD 7 KD 10
Yang Jing- Ying- Shu- Jing- He-Sea

Meridian well spring stream river (Earth)
s (Metal) (Water (Wood (Fire)
) )
LI LI 1 LI 2 LI 3 LI 5 LI 11
TH TH 1 TH 2 TH 3 TH 6 TH 10
SI SI 1 SI 2 SI 3 SI 5 SI 8
ST ST 45 ST 44 ST 43 ST 41 ST 36
GB GB 44 GB 43 GB 41 GB 38 GB 34
UB UB 67 UB 66 UB 65 UB 60 UB 40
Mother Child Points Theory and Applications
 Within five element theory the "creation" cycle is the circular flow of
relationships from one element to the next. Fire --> Earth --> Metal -->
Water --> Wood --> Fire. Within the creation cycle the "mother" is the
preceding element and the "child" is the following element. For example,
Fire is the mother of earth and the child of wood.
 The Mother - Child law states that in cases of a deficiency you tonify the
mother and in cases of excess you sedate the child. For example,
frequent urination can be a sign of Kidney (water) deficiency, so you
would tonify the metal point on the Kidney meridian (KD 7).
 While the theory many times correlates to the common clinical usage of
acupuncture points, some of the points that the theory would select do
not work the way that the theory would predict. Some examples are:
o HT 9 & PC 9 - are most often used to clear heat.
o SI 3 & SI 8 - reduce heat, pain and stagnation but provide no
tonifying effect.
o LI 11 - is typically dispersed to clear heat.
o TH 3 - has no tonification effects.
o ST 41 - is typically used to disperse fever a/or reduce abdominal
distention, although it can be as a local point in a tonifying manner
to increase energy flow to the foot.
o SP 2 - is not the most tonifying point on the SP meridian - SP 3 is
a better choice.
o UB 67 - dispersive point for acute conditions.
o GB 43 & GB 38 - are both used to clear heat.
Mother Child Points Chart
Mother Child
Lung (Metal) LU 9 LU 5
Large Intestine (Metal) LI 11 LI 2
Stomach (Earth) ST 41 ST 45
Spleen (Earth) SP 2 SP 5
Heart (Fire) HT 9 HT 7
Small Intestine (Fire) SI 3 SI 8
Urinary Bladder (Water) UB 67 UB 65
Kidney (Water) KD 7 KD 1
Pericardium (Fire) PC 9 PC 7
Triple Heater (Fire) TH 3 TH 10
Gall Bladder (Wood) GB 43 GB 38
Liver (Wood) LV 8 LV 2
Point Categories
Entry Exit Points Theory and Applications
 Not all of the entry exit points are the first and the last points on a meridian. The
exceptions are LU 7, LI 4, ST 42, KD 22, PC 8, TH 22 and GB 41.
 The entry exit points do not have a strong theoretical usage in modern clinical practice,
however, they may be considered if you want to allow a relative excess or deficiency in
one meridian to be offset by it's yin yang paired meridian. For example, if you want to
drain excess from the LU and have it flow into a deficient LI you could needle LU
7 and LI 4.
 The Entry Exit points are used extensively in Five Element (Worsley) Style Acupuncture.
Our article on Classical Five Element Acupuncturediscusses the clinical usage of the
entry/exit points.
Entry Exit Points Chart

The entry/exit points that are not the first or the last points on the meridian are marked with an
"*" and with the first or last point within parentheses. The entry/exit points are also in red on the
meridian flow diagram following the chart.
Entry
Exit
LU
LU 1
LU 7 *(LU 11)
LI
LI 4 *(LI 1)
LI 20
PC
PC 1
PC 8 *(PC 9)
TH
TH 1
TH 22 *(TH 23)
HT
HT 1
HT 9
SI
SI 1
SI 19
SP
SP 1
SP 21
ST
ST 1
ST 42 *(ST 45)
LV
LV 1
LV 14
GB
GB 1
GB 41 *(GB 44)
KD
KD 1
KD 22 *(KD 27)
UB
UB 1
UB 67
The following chart shows the meridian flow, activity times and entry/exit points.
LU 1 Central Treasury
 Lung Front MU Point - useful for all LU Issues, especially of Excess

Type - cough, wheezing, asthma.
 LU disharmonies involving Phlegm/Heat excess arising from the middle
warmer - vomiting, difficult ingestion.
LU 1
LU 7 Broken Sequence
22. Exterior Wind - body aches, chills/fever, runny nose, scratchy

throat, sneezing.
23. Internal Wind - bell's palsy, twitching, spasms, lockjaw.
24. As Master Point of the CV, paired with KD 6 of the Yin Qiao Mai - treats
genitourinary and gynecological issues also Yin deficient sore throat.
25. Command Point of the Head and Posterior Neck - useful for any
conditions involving these areas.
26. Pain of the thumb - Luo Connecting Point spreads over the thenar
eminence.
LU 7
PC 1 Celestial Pool
 Window of the Sky Point, opens the chest - fullness, counterflow qi,
cough with phlegm.
 Headache, blurred vision, axillary sweating, malarial disorders, difficulty
moving the limbs.
 Breast disorders, breast abscess, insufficient lactation.
PC 1
PC 8 Palace of Toil
 Excess heat conditions, more cooling than PC 7 which can be used for

heat from an excess or deficient issue.
 Heat in the mouth, mouth or tongue ulcers, cold sores from Heart or
Stomach Fire.
 Cools Ying and Blood stage heat, fevers with damage to the yin.
 Cools the Blood, blood in the stool or urine, nosebleeds.
 Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Important point for qi gong healing, can
increase internal energy by placing PC 8 on GV 20.
PC 8
HT 1 Highest Spring
 Regulate Qi flow from the torso to the arm and vice versa - cold,
numbness, pain in shoulder a/or arm.
 Pain in the cardiac region - heart pain, chest pain, shortness of breath,
anxiety, palpitations.
 Frozen shoulder.
 Pain a/or distention of the upper thoracic area.
HT 1
HT 9 Lesser Surge
 Jing Well Point - clear heat a/or obstruction from the opposite end of the
channel, eye pain a/or redness, mouth ulcerations, sores.
 Can be bled or needled for emotional disturbances - strong
restlessness, anxiety, panic attacks, manic depression, epilepsy, etc.
 Restore consciousness - heart attack, stroke.
 Emergency heart attack point - strong stimulation.
 Fullness below the heart - stagnation, pain a/or distention in the HT
area.
HT 9
SI 1 Lesser Marsh
 Breast disorders of any etiology, insufficient lactation, mastitis, breast

abscess, cysts.
 Jing Well Point, clear heat from the opposite end of the channel, for eye
redness, earache, tinnitus, sore throat, stiff tongue.
 Headache, dizziness, loss of consciousness.
 Local point for problems of the little finger and the course of the channel
- pain and/or weakness of the arm and/or shoulder.
SI 1
SI 19 Auditory Palace
 Ear problems of any etiology, inflammation, deafness, tinnitus, hearing

loss.
 TMJ, toothache.
 Calms the spirit - manic behavior, epilepsy, sensation of pressure below
the heart.
SI 19
TH 1 Passage Hub
 Similar to TH 3 which is used more clinically.
TH 1
TH 22 Harmony Bone Hole
 Local Point.
TH 22
LI 4 Union Valley
 Releases the exterior for wind-cold or wind-heat syndromes

 Strengthens the wei qi, improves immunity
 Regulates the sweat glands, for excessive sweating tonify LI 4 then
disperse KD 7 and vice versa.
 Any problem on the face - sense organs, mouth, teeth, jaw, toothache,
allergies, rhinitis, hay fever, acne, eye problems, etc.
 Toothache use both LI 4 & ST 44 - LI for the lower jaw & ST for the
upper jaw.
 Headache, especially frontal a/or sinus (yangming area).
 Chronic Pain
 Influence the circulation of Qi and Blood - Use the four gates, LI 4 & LV
3 to strongly move the Qi and Blood in the body clearing stagnation and
alleviating pain.
 Promote labor or for retained placenta
LI 4
LI 20 Welcome Fragrance
 Loss of smell or taste, nasal discharge, any nose a/or sinus issues,
nasal polyps, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies. Often combined with LI 19and
other local points.
 Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Sinus issues, often combined with LI
17 and the huatuo of C3.
LI 20
SP 1 Hidden White

 Any Bleeding Issues, esp. from SP Deficiency - reckless bleeding,
hemorrhage, blood in the urine/stools.
 Emotional issues esp. with aspects of worry - worried dreams,
depression.
 Possibly useful for eating disorders originating from stress/worry.
SP 1
SP 21 Great Embracement
 Mentioned classically that when this point is deficient, all the joints are
flaccid, and when excess, pain all over the body.
 Pain of the thoracic region.
 Descends lung qi - cough, chest oppression, shortness of breath.
SP 21
LV 1 Large Pile
 Jing Well Point - loss of consciousness, moves Qi in the genital area.

 Shan Disorder - swollen genitals.
 Lin Disorders.
 Uterine/Menstrual bleeding from excess or deficiency.
 Emotional manifestations of LV Qi Stagnation - inappropriate emotions,
depression, lethargy.
LV 1
LV 14 Cycle Gate
Strong effect on the middle and upper warmers - subcostal tension, chest/rib
pain, LV overacting on the LU (cough, SOB).
Effects LV organ, Qi/Blood stagnation - hepatitis, gallstones.

Emotional imbalances - anger, irritability.
Running Piglet Disorder.
LV 14
KD 1 Gushing Spring
Descends excess from above, useful for LV Yang Rising or LV Fire -

headaches, tinnitus, hypertension, epilepsy.
Cooling KD empty heat - chronic sore throat, dry mouth, low back pain.
Tonify KD/HT Yin - insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, poor memory, mania, rage
w/desire to kill, hot flashes, night sweats.
Loss of consciousness, yang collapse.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to descend the energy in the body
particularly after qi gong exercises, energy healing sessions, etc. Useful for
headache, nausea, insomnia, etc.
KD 1
KD 22 Corridor Walk
Local Point, generally useful for cough, chest tension, constricted breathing
KD 22
UB 1 Bright Eyes
Main point for all eye disorders especially from wind (internal or external),
excess, a/or heat.
Eye pain, strain, redness, swelling, itching, twitching, blurry vision, etc.
Myopia, color blindness, night blindness.
Glaucoma, optic nerve atrophy, cataracts.
UB 1
UB 67 Reaching Yin
Clears pain a/or stagnation from the opposite end of the channel: headache,
eye pain, sinus pain, etc.
Use with moxabustion to adjust breech fetal position (generally indirect moxa

for 10-20 minutes 1x/day).
UB 67
ST 1 Tear Container
Any eye issue, although ST 2is a good alternative and arguably safer to
needle.
Excessive lacrimation, redness, dryness, painful a/or itchy eyes/eyelids,

twitching of the eyelids.
Visual disturbances, night blindness.
ST 1
ST 42 Surging Yang
Issues on the upper end of the channel (i.e. mouth/face/head) - upper

mouth/teeth issues, toothache, deviation of the face as in bell's palsy or
stroke.
Local point for foot pain - pain, swelling, redness - also motor control issues of
the foot.
ST 42
GB 1 Pupil Bone Hole
LV Yang/Heat Rising effecting the head - headache, eye problems, similar

to Taiyang which is used more.
Local point for manifestations of heat - pain, inflammation, etc
GB 1
GB 41 Foot Overlooking Tears
Moves LV Qi - menstrual/breast disorders, distal point for headaches (lateral

or migraines - classical mentioned for occipital or vertex).
As the name indicates - "foot overlooking tears," useful for eye problems,
redness, swelling and lacrimation issues, tearing, excessive lacrimation.
Local point for lateral foot issues - pain, cramping
GB 41
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Command Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine utilizes a number of theories which
group acupuncture pointstogether based on their functions and/or other
Below you find information regarding the command points. See

categories.
 Command Points Details

 Command Points Chart
Command Points Theory and Applications
 Their are currently 6 commonly accepted command points used within

TCM. Some texts only contain four command points as PC 6and GV
26 were added after the original four.
 The Command Points are individual points that have strong and broad
effects on their related part of the body. They are used to treat any
imbalance in their designated areas from any etiology (hot, cold,
excess, deficiency) at any stage (i.e. chronic or acute).
Command Points Chart

Abdomen ST 36
Lumbar Region UB 40
Head & Posterior Neck LU 7
Face & Mouth LI 4
Heart, Chest & Epigastrium PC 6
Fainting & Collapse GV 26
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Hui Meeting
Traditional Chinese Medicine utilizes a number of theories which
group acupuncture pointstogether based on their functionsand/or other
Below you find information regarding the hui meeting points. See
categories.
 Hui Meeting Points Details

 Hui Meeting Points Chart
Hui Meeting Points Theory and Applications
 The Hui Meeting Points, also called the "Eight Influential Points" or the
"Gathering Points," are a special set of points which have a broad effect
on their related area (i.e. qi, blood, vessels, bones, etc.).
 LV 13 - meeting of the yin organs, SP Mu
 CV 12 - meeting of the yang organs, ST Mu
 CV 17 - meeting of the Qi, PC Mu, moves Qi in the chest
 UB 17 - meeting of the Blood, builds blood, resolves stagnation a/or
disperses heat in the Blood
 GB 34 - meeting of the sinews, resolves stiffness a/or contracture
 LU 9 - meeting of the Blood vessels, stimulates circulation, tonifies LU
Qi, harmonizes the Qi and Blood in the chest, stops bleeding
 UB 11 - meeting of the bones, any bone disorder, osteoporosis
 GB 39 - meeting of the marrow, bone disorders, mental functioning,
useful post-stroke
Hui Meeting Points Chart

Zang LV 13 Sinews GB 34
Fu CV 12 Vessels LU 9
Qi CV 17 Bones UB 11
Blood UB 17 Marrow GB 39
Four Seas Points Theory and Applications
 The Four Seas are point groupings which have a strong effect on their related system
within the body (i.e. qi, blood, marrow, digestion).
 The Sea of Qi Points (ST 9, CV 17, GV 15, GV 14) effect the amount and flow of Qi
(energy) within the body. A person with excess Qi may experience problems of an
excess nature in the upper body (headache, red face, fullness in the chest, etc.). A
person with Qi deficiency may experience problems with fatigue, weakness, shortness of
breath, etc.
 The Sea of Blood Points (UB 11, ST 37, ST 39) effect the amount and flow of Blood
(which constitutes more than the western idea of blood) within the body. Excesses in the
Blood, according to the classics, may make someone feel larger than they are and make
them aware of a subtle illness or imbalance within their body. Blood excess is not a
primary diagnosis in TCM, whereas Blood stagnation is. Blood deficiency may lead to a
variety of issues within a person such as dizziness, dryness, thinking problems, etc.
Again, according to the classics, Blood deficiency may make someone feel smaller than
they are, however, this doesn't seem to be a common complaint in modern clinical
practice. For Blood issues, points such as UB 17, UB 18, UB 19, SP 10and LV 8 are
much more widely used.
 The Sea of Water and Grain Points (ST 30, ST 36) effect digestion and appetite.
 The Sea of Marrow Points (GV 20, GV 16) effect mental functioning and energy levels.
When deficient a person may experience fatigue, tinnitus, weakness in the lower limbs,
etc.
Four Seas Points Chart

Sea of Qi ST 9, CV 17, GV 15, GV
14
Sea of Blood UB 11, ST 37, ST 39
Sea of Water ST 30 (upper point), ST
& Grain 36 (lower point)
Sea of GV 20, GV 16
Marrow
Ghost Points
Sun Si Miao (who has also been called “The King of Medicine”) developed
the 13 Ghost Pointsfor the purpose of treating mental disorders such as
schizophrenia, manic behaviour & neurological disorders such as Epilepsy. In
clinical practice, these ghost points are also helpful, in helping patients
with long standing emotional trauma that are difficult to overcome.
According to Sin Si Miao “Ghosts” affecting the mind is actually excess phlegm

misting the Heart mind. As we know excess phlegm can be the result of long
standing emotional issues or trauma, weak Jing (Essence), diet, external
pathogens, drugs, or shock.
All the Ghost points have applications that affect a patient’s emotional and
psychological welfare and when used together they create a sense of peace,
help centre and ground them.

Usually a maximum of 3 Ghost points can be needled in one session. But
many practitioners differ in their approach
ST 6 – Ghost Point
This point is perfect for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Patients with PTSD
have tendency to clench their jaw, so ST 6 acts as a jaw relaxer as well.
BL 62 – Ghost Point
In clinical practice I use Bl 62 for long standing childhood trauma related to
sexual abuse, leading to anxiety and/or depression as an adult.
Li 11 – Ghost Point
Li 11 clear heat and balance the digestive system. It’s used for patient who
like to be in control, and get diarrhea or suffers from IBS when they feel out
of control.
SP 1 – Ghost Point
Bleeding SP 1 is generally used for patient who have poor body image and eat
their feelings (as in Bulimia).
PC 7 – Ghost Point
This acupuncture point is the protector of the heart, which makes it the
perfect point to needle for those who are emotionally upset (broken hearted)
after the break up of a relationship.
PC 8 – Ghost Point
This is a good point for patient who have lost a sense of self, are manic with
hallucinations, anxious and experience paranoia (Like in schizophrenia).
Lu 11 – Ghost Point
This acupuncture point is perfect, when a vow, contract, or an important
agreement is broken, and anger results. Good during or after a nasty divorce,
or a business partnership which goes sour.
Ren 1 – Ghost Point

For patient who are ashamed of their body and their sexuality, and especially
for women after childbirth, who suffers from urinary incontinence and low
libido, or can’t reach orgasm.
Ren 24 – Ghost Point
This is a great acupuncture point for people who are always worried and are
consumed by their dark thoughts for years. They don’t ever smile or laugh.
Du 16 – Ghost Point
Because of its location, Du 16 is often overlooked because it is deemed a
dangerous point. But it’s a good one for patient who resist change and are
inflexible.
For unresponsive people who have years of phlegm misting the mind, and
become catatonic, such as Alzheimer’s patients in later stage.
Often used for intergenerational trauma, which leads to spontaneous
laughing with no reason.
Yin Tang – Ghost Point

This 13th Ghost point is controversial. In some text, extra point Gui Feng
(under the tongue) is deemed a Ghost point, but because of its location, Yin
Tang has been used instead. Both are used for enlightening the mind, seeking
knowledge and wisdom.
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BY MARY ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD, LAC, DIPL. AC., MS, MM AND MICHELANGELO , MFA, CTM
The eight extraordinary meridians, pathways of energy (qi), run deep within
our bodies, and supply the 12 regular meridians with qi and blood,
supporting our DNA or genetic heritage.
They have no direct connections to the organ systems and, with the
exception of the pairing of du mai and ren mai, share points with the 12
regular meridians. By utilizing the points on the hands and feet associated
with each meridian pairing contralaterally, the practitioner duplicates the
flow of energy called the "microcosmic orbit" in Oriental medicine; this can
be likened to a figure 8 or the infinity symbol.
The journey along this path recapitulates the origin of life as we understand
it, from the formless, timeless state that precedes incarnation, to the
emerging duality of yin and yang, and the further division of the human
embryo via the process of cell division, or mitosis, that ultimately results in
birth. In the same manner that life is spontaneously generated from the
semblance of death, so life ultimately returns to the void, mirroring the
great cycle of existence. Hence, these eight meridians are revered in
Oriental medicine as precious, marvelous, extraordinary, curious, amazing -
you name the superlative!
Qi Jing Ba Mai: The Extraordinary Conduits, or the Eight Marvelous Ones
The Chinese words for the eight extraordinary meridians describe their
character most succinctly. Qi is an energy that is likened to an "a-ha" - a
flash of enlightened understanding. Jing penetrates our ancestral roots, and
makes up our DNA matrix; it is the precious essence of life. Ba means
"eight." Mai symbolizes the movement in the meridians.
Ren: Conception Vessel
The master point for the Ren meridian is Lung 7, which is coupled with
Kidney 6, on the yin qiao mai channel. The Conception Vessel relates to
responsibility for, or fostering of, the process of birth, whether it be that of a
child, a creative idea, or an endeavor.
The Ren receives and transports the qi of all the yin meridians, and
therefore regulates the uterus, menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, etc.
Since the master point is on the Lung channel, it is associated with
respiratory syndromes, e.g., childhood asthma.
The pairing of ren mai and yin qiao mai, with its attendant Lung/Kidney
relationship, energetically affects the lungs, chest and throat, and is very
useful in a clinical situation, especially in addressing breathing imbalances.
Du: Governing Vessel
The master point of the Du Mai is Small Intestine 3; this meridian governs
the qi of all the yang meridians. It is coupled with the yang qiao mai, whose
master point is Bladder 62. This meridian pair is effective in treating stiffness
in the shoulder, neck and back, and also regulates the inner canthus of the
eye. When this coupling of meridians is utilized in treatment, the entire
spine is addressed. It also nourishes the brain, and treats dizziness and
tinnitus. On an energetic level, the Du relates to transformational cycles,
survival issues, and groundedness in the world. Psychospiritually, issues of
becoming "upright" and independent, as well as risk-taking, are relevant.
Chong Mai: Penetrating Vessel
The master point of the Chong is Spleen 4, which is combined with
Pericardium 6 on the yin wei mai channel. This pair affects the heart, chest
and stomach. This "vital passage" regulates the flow of qi and blood in the
12 regular meridians, and is significant in gynecological disorders, digestive
issues, prolapses, and problems with the heart. Energetically, it relates to
intergenerational patterns, issues arising from abuse, and cellular memory.
Psychospiritually, an imbalance in the Chong meridian negatively impacts
our self-acceptance and self-love.
Weis: Linking Vessels
The yin and yang wei mai function as connecting or networking vessels.
They also help to maintain the balance of the body's yin and yang. Because
of this, they relate to the transitions involved in the aging process, and the
accompanying transformation of yin or yang energies.
Yin Wei Mai
The yin wei mai is paired with the Chong Mai, as previously stated. This
combination permits energetic access to the Neiguan, the inner gate to the
self. Psychospiritually, this vessel is concerned with the meaning that we
derive from life, and helps us to respond to life with clarity and compassion.
Yang Wei Mai
The opening point of the yang wei mai is Triple Heater 5, which is coupled
with Gall Bladder 41 on the Dai Mai. This combination dominates the
exterior of the body, and is relevant in conditions of chills and fever.
Energetically, it regulates our old habits and patterns, and the release of
these pre-established modes of behavior that prevent us from evolving.
Psychospiritually, since the yang wei mairepresents the last stage of defense
before the body is penetrated by an invading pathogen, this meridian can be
used to treat issues of terminal illness, such as cancer or AIDS.
The Qiaos: Heel Vessels
The qiao vessels originate on the inside/outside of the heel, add agility to
the body, and govern motion, especially that of the lower limbs.
Yin Qiao Mai
This channel is paired with the Ren Mai; with energetic imbalances in this
meridian, manifestations include left/right imbalance, inversion of the foot,
pain in the eyes, somnolence, etc. Psychospiritually, there are issues of self-
trust, abandonment, depression, and feelings of unworthiness.
Yang Qiao Mai
The yang qiao mai is paired with the Du Mai; syndromes include a
sensation of "walking on a slant," excessive thinking, and a generalized
feeling of being overwhelmed and out-of-control. Conditions such as
insomnia, epilepsy, facial paralysis and Bell's palsy (related to wind in the
face) are relevant.
Dai Mai: Belt Meridian
The master point of the Dai Mai is Gall Bladder 41, paired with Triple
Heater 5 on yin wei mai. This combination impacts the retroaurical area, the
cheek, and the outer canthus of the eye.
Energetic issues involving the Dai Mai, or zuling, can manifest in a person
"near to tears" from frustration, indecision or low self-esteem.
Psychospiritually, this meridian is a repository for unexpressed emotions and
psychological complexes that require transformation. The repression of
these shadow aspects of the personality may give rise to dampness of
body/mind/spirit.
Conclusion
In working with the eight extraordinary meridians in a treatment such as
facial acupuncture, the practitioner engages the jing, or genetic level, of the
patient. Inherited conditions such as asthma, heart dysfunction, or digestive
distress can be addressed constitutionally at a "DNA" level. Often, we can
ameliorate a genetic predisposition to aging, promoting quality of life,
enhanced health and increased longevity.
Because such treatments tap into the very essence of an individual's
humanity and destiny, it is important for the practitioner to respect and
honor the unique power and transformative potential that can be unleashed
in the process.

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Lung 11 10 9 8 5 9 7 6 LU-01 BL- — 9 5 1 7

Large Intestine 1 2 3 5 11 4 6 7 ST-25 BL- ST-3711 2 4 20

Stomach 45 44 43 41 36 42 40 34 REN- BL- ST-3641 45 1 42

Spleen 1 2 3 5 9 3 4 8 LIV-13 BL- — 2 5 1 21

Heart 9 8 7 4 3 7 5 6 REN- BL- — 9 7 1 9

Small Intestine 1 2 3 5 8 4 7 6 REN-4 BL- ST-393 8 1 19

Bladder 67 66 65 60 40 64 58 63 REN-3 BL- BL-4067 65 1 67

Kidney 1 2 3 7 10 3 4 5 GB-25 BL- — 7 1 1 22

Pericardium 9 8 7 5 3 7 6 4 REN- BL- — 9 7 1 8

San Jiao 1 2 3 6 10 4 5 7 REN-5 BL- BL-393 10 1 22

Gall Bladder 44 43 41 38 34 40 37 36 GB-24 BL- GB- 43 38 1 41

Liver 1 2 3 4 8 3 5 6 LIV-14 BL- — 8 2 1 14

Four Command Points Hui Meeting Points Four Seas Points

Sinews GB-34 Sea of Marrow DU-16

Heart & Chest P-6 Bones BL-11

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 Extreme sore throat (may bleed point to reduce heat).

 Jing Well Point for clearing heat in the Heart.

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 Breast disorders of any etiology, insufficient lactation, mastitis, breast

 Similar to TH 3 which is used more clinically.

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 Any Bleeding Issues, esp. from SP Deficiency - reckless bleeding,

 Jing Well Point - loss of consciousness, moves Qi in the genital area.

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 Descends excess from above, useful for LV Yang Rising or LV Fire -

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 Insomnia especially with nightmares - LV/GB heat rising to effect the HT

What Points Are In This Category?

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 Generally used to clear damp-heat - gout, painful obstructions.

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 Generally useful for clearing excesses & acute presentations.

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7. Master Point of the GV, effects entire pathway.

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 SP Qi and Yang Deficiency, especially those with excess pathologies -

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 Tonify KD Qi, Yin or Yang Deficiencies from any etiology.

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 Sudden loss of voice.

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 Local point for the hand and wrist.

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 Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness - lethargy, desire to lie

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 Tonifies KD Yang, especially with respect to water regulation - sweating

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 Opposite end of channel issues (i.e. head/face) - swelling, headache,

 Where the Qi of the Channel enters a deeper level to communicate with

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 He Sea Point - useful for counterflow Qi/diarrhea, hot skin conditions,

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 Pain, numbness, tremors, etc. of the lower arms a/or hands -