MERIDIANOS Y SUS PUNTOS

ACUPUNTURA

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CORAZN (HT) Acupuncture Points

Point Chinese English Function Indications

HT 1 ji quan Highest Nourishes Heart yin, clears Pain in the costal and cardiac regions,
Spring empty heat. scrofula, cold pain of the elbow and arm,
dryness of the throat.
HT 2 qing ling Cyan Spirit Frees the channels and Pain in the cardiac and hypochondriac
quickens the connecting vessel, regions, shoulder and arm.
regulates Qi and blood.
HT 3 shao hai Lesser Sea Removes obstructions from the Cardiac pain, spasmodic pain and
channel, calms the mind, clears numbness of the hand and arm, tremor of
heat. the hand, scrofula, pain in the axilla and
hypochondriac region.
HT 4 ling dao Spirit Removes obstructions from the Cardiac pain, spasmodic pain of the
Pathway channel. elbow and arm, sudden loss of voice.
HT 5 tong li Penetrating Calms the mind, tonifies Heart Palpitations, dizziness, blurring of vision,
the Interior Qi, opens into the tongue, sore throat, sudden loss of voice,
benefits the Bladder. aphasia with stiffness of the tongue,
stuttering, pain in the wrist and elbow.
HT 6 yin xi Yin Cleft Nourishes Heart Yin, clears Cardiac pain, hysteria, night sweating,
heat, stops sweating, calms the hemoptysis, epistaxis, sudden loss of
mind. voice.
HT 7 shen Spirit Gate Calms the mind, nourishes Cardiac pain, irritability, palpiation,
men Heart blood, opens orifices. hysteria, amnesia, insomnia, mania,
epilepsy, dementia, pain in the
hypochondriac region, feverish sensation
in the palm, yellowish sclera.
HT 8 shao fu Lesser Clears Heart fire, Heart empty Palpitations, pain in the chest, spasmodic
Mansion heat, and Heart phlegm fire, pain of the little finger, feverish sensation
calms the mind. in the palm, enuresis, dysuria, pruritus of
the external genitalia.
HT 9 shao Lesser Clears heat, subdues wind, Palpitations, cardiac pain, pain in the
chong Surge opens the Heart orifices, chest and hypochondriac regions, mania,
relieves fullness, restores febrile diseases, loss of consicousness.
consciousness.

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PERICARDIO (PC) Acupuncture Points
Point Chinese English Function
PC 1 tian chi Celestial Pool Opens the chest and rectifies Qi,
suppresses cough and calms
dyspnea, diffuses the Lung and
clears heat.
PC 2 tian quan Celestial Opens the chest and rectifies Qi, Cardiac pain, distension of the hypochondriac
Spring nourishes the Heart and calms the region, cough, pain in the chest, back and the
spirit, quickens the blood, medial aspect of the arm.
transforms stasis, and relieves
pain.
PC 3 qu ze Marsh at the Pacifies the Stomach, clears heat,
Bend cools blood, expels fire-poison,
opens the orifices, stops
convulsions, moves blood and
dispels stasis, calms the mind.
PC 4 xi men Cleft Gate Removes obstructions from the
channel, stops pain, calms the
Heart, opens the chest, regulates epilepsy.
blood, cools the blood, strengthens
the mind.
PC 5 jian shi Intermediary Resolves phlegm in Heart,
Courier regulates Heart Qi, opens chest,
regulates Stomach heat.
PC 6 nei guan Inner Pass Opens the chest, regulates Heart
Qi and blood, regulates and clears
the Triple Energizer, calms the
mind, regulates the Terminal Yin,
harmonizes the Stomach.
PC 7 da ling Great Mound Calms the mind, clears heat.
PC 8 lao gong Palace of Toil Clears Heart fire, calms the mind.
PC 9 zhong Central Hub Clears heat, restores
chong consciousness, expels wind.
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Indications
Suffocating sensation in the chest, pain in the
hypochondriac region, swelling and pain of the
axillary region.
Cardiac pain, palpitation, febrile diseases,
irritability, stomach ache, vomiting, pain in the
elbow and arm, tremor of the hand and arm.
Cardiac pain, palpitation, epistaxis,
hematemesis, hemoptysis chest pain, furuncle,
Cardiac pain, palpitation, stomach ache,
vomiting, febrile diseases, irritability, malaria,
mental disorders, epilepsy, swelling of axilla,
contracture of elbow and arm.
Cardiac pain, palpitation, stuffy chest, pain in
the hypochondriac region, stomach ache,
nausea, vomiting, hiccups, mental disorders,
epilepsy, insomnia, febrile diseases, irritability,
malaria, contracture and pain in elbow and
arm.
Cardiac pain, palpitation, stomach ache,
vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, stuffy
chest, pain in the hypochondriac region,
convulsion, insomnia, irritability, foul breath.
Cardiac pain, mental disorders, epilepsy,
gastritis, foul breath, fungus infection of the
hand and foot, vomiting, nausea.
Cardiac pain, palpitation, loss of consciousnes,
aphasia with stiffness and swelling of tongue,
febrile diseases, heat stroke, convulsion,
feverish sensation in the palm.
PULMN (LU) Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
LU 1 zhong fu Central Regulates Lung Qi and stops cough, stimulates Useful for all Lung issues,
Treasury the Lung Qi to descend, disperses fullness in the especially cough, wheezing,
chest and stops pain. asthma and fullness in the chest
as well as local problems such as
pain in the chest, shoulder and
back.
LU 2 yun men Cloud Gate Disperses fullness from the chest, stimulates the Cough, asthma, pain in the chest,
descending action of Lung Qi, stops cough. shoulder and arm, fullness in the
chest.
LU 3 tian fu Celestial Clears Lung heat and regulates Lung Qi. Asthma, epistaxis, pain in the
Storehouse medial aspect of the upper arm.
LU 4 xia bai Guarding Regulates Qi and blood, relieves pain. Cough, fullness in the chest, pain
White in the medial aspect of the upper
arm.
LU 5 chi ze Cubit Marsh Clears Lung heat, stimulates the descending Cough, hemoptysis, PM fever,
action of Lung Qi, expels phlegm from the Lung, asthma, sore throat, fullness in the
benefits the Bladder, relaxes the sinews. chest, infantile convulsions,
spasmodic pain of the elbow and
arm, mastitis.
LU 6 kong zui Collection Regulates Lung Qi and causes Lung Qi to Cough, pain in the chest, asthma,
Hole descend, clears heat, stops bleeding. hemoptysis, sore throat,
spasmodic pain of the elbows and
arm.
LU 7 lie que Broken Stimulates the descending and dispersing of Persistent cough, sore throat,
Sequence Lung Qi, circulates Defensive Qi and releases headaches, migraines, stiff neck,
the exterior, expels exterior wind, opens the facial paralysis, toothache, and
Conception Vessel, benefits the Bladder and pain and/or weakness of the wrist.
opens water passages, opens the nose,
communicates with the Large Intestine.
LU 8 jing qu Channel Diffuses the Lung and downbears Qi, courses Cough, asthma, fever, pain in the
Ditch wind and resolves the exterior. chest, sore throat, pain in the
wrist.
LU 9 tai yuan Great Abyss Resolves phlegm, regulates Lung Qi, stops Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore
cough, tonifies Lung Qi, Lung yin and Gathering throat, palpitation, pain in chest,
Qi, promotes circulation of blood, influences wrist and arm.
pulse, clears Lung and Liver heat.
LU yu ji Fish Border Clears Lung heat, benefits the throat. Cough, hemoptysis, sore throat,
10 loss of voice, fever, feverish
sensation on the palms.
LU shao Lesser Expels wind (both interior and exterior), Sore throat, cough, asthma,
11 shang Shang stimulates the dispersing and descending of epistaxis, fever, loss of
Lung Qi, benefits the throat, opens the orifices consciousness, mania, spasmodic
and promotes resuscitation. pain of the thumb.

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BAZO (SP)
Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
SP 1 yin bai Hidden White Strengthens the Spleen, regulates blood, Abdominal distension, bloody stools,
calms the wind. menorrhagia, uterine bleeding,
mental disorders, dream-disturbed
sleep, convulsion.
SP 2 da du Great Strengthens the Spleen, promotes Abdominal distension, gastric pain,
Metropolis digestion, clears heat. constipation, febrile diseases with
anhidrosis.
SP 3 tai bai Supreme White Strengthens the Spleen, resolves damp, Gastric pain, abdominal distension,
strengthens the spine. constipation, dysentery, vomiting,
diarrhea, borborygmus, sluggishness,
beriberi.
SP 4 gong sun Yellow Tonifies Stomach and Spleen, regulates Gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal
Emperor the Chong channel, stops bleeding, dispels pain and distension, diarrhea,
fullness, pacifies the Stomach, removes dysentery, borborygmus.
obstructions, regulates menses.
SP 5 shang Metal Hill Strengthens Stomach and Spleen, Abdominal distension, constipation,
qiu resolves damp. diarrhea, borborygmus, pain and
rigidity of the tongue, pain in the foot
and ankle, hemorrhoid.
SP 6 san yin Three Yin Strengthens Spleen, resolves damp, PMS, abdominal pain and distension,
jiao Intersection promotes function of Liver and smooth flow impotence, borborygmus, diarrhea,
of Liver Qi, tonifies Kidneys, nourishes female problems, sterility, delayed
blood and yin, benefits urination, regulates labor, nocturnal emission, enuresis,
uterus and menstruation, moves and cools dysuria, edema, hernia, genital pain,
blood and eliminates stasis, stops pain, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia,
calms mind. muscular atrophy.
SP 7 lou gu Leaking Valley Fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes the Abdominal distension, borborygmus,
stomach, disinhibits damp and disperses coldness, numbness and paralysis of
swelling, frees the channels and quickens the knee and leg.
the connecting vessels, regulates Qi and
blood.
SP 8 di ji Earths Crux Removes obstructions from the channel, Abdominal pain and distension,
regulates Qi and blood, regulates the diarrhea, edema, dysuria, nocturnal
uterus, stops pain. emission, irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea.
SP 9 yin ling Yin Mound Resolves dampness, benefits the lower Abdominal pain and distension,
quan Spring energizer, benefits urination, removes diarrhea, dysentery, edema,
obstructions from the channel. jaundice, dysuria, enuresis,
incontinence of urine, genital pain,
dysmenorrhea, knee pain.
SP xue hai Sea of Blood Cools the blood, removes stasis of blood, Irregular menstruation,
10 regulates menstruation, tonifies blood. dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding,
amenorrhea, urticaria, eczema,
erysipelas, pain in the medial aspect
of the thigh.
SP ji men Winnower Gate Clears the head and disinhibit, promotes Dysuria, enuresis, pain and swelling
11 free flow through the waterway. in the inguinal region, muscular
atrophy, motor impairment, pain and
paralysis of the lower extremeties.
SP chong Surging Gate Removes obstructions from the channel, Abdominal pain, hernia, dysuria.
12 men tonifies yin.
SP ju she Bowel Abode Regulates Qi dynamic, soothes the Liver Lower abdominal pain, hernia.
13 and relieves pain.
SP fu jie Abdominal Bind Warms the center and dissipates cold, Pain around the umbilical region,

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14 rectifies Qi and downbears counterflow. abdominal distension, hernia,
diarrhea, constipation.
SP da heng Great Strengthens the Spleen, strengthens the Abdominal pain and distension,
15 Horizontal limbs, resolves damp, regulates Qi, stops diarrhea, dysentery, constipation.
pain, promotes the function of the Large
Intestine.
SP fu ai Abdominal Clears heat and disinhibits damp, frees Abdominal pain, indigestion,
16 Lament bowel Qi. constipation, dysentery.
SP shi dou Food Hole Rectifies Qi and disinhibits water, courses Fullnes and pain in the chest and
17 the Triple Energizer. hypochondriac region.
SP tian xi Celestial Loosens the chest and rectifies Qi, Fullness and pain in the chest and
18 Ravine downbears counterflow and suppresses hypochondrium, cough, hiccup,
cough. mastitis, insufficient lactation.
SP xiong Chest Village Diffuses and downbears Lung Qi, Fullness and pain in the chest and
19 xiang suppresses cough and stabilizes dyspnea. hypochondriac region.
SP zhou All-Round Diffuses and downbears Lung Qi, Fullness in the chest and
20 rong Flourishing suppresses cough and stabilizes dyspnea. hypochondriac region, cough,
hiccough.
SP da bao Great Moves blood in the blood connecting Pain in the chest and hypochondriac
21 Embracement channels. region, asthma, general aching and
weakness.

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HIGADO (LR) Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
LR 1 da dun Large Pile Regulates menses, resolves damp- Hernia, enuresis, uterine bleeding,
heat, promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi, prolapse of uterus, epilepsy.
restores consciousness.
LR 2 xing jian Moving Clears Liver fire, subdues Liver yang,
Between cools blood, subdues interior wind.
LR 3 tai chong Supreme Surge Subdues Liver yang, expels interior Headache, dizziness and vertigo,
wind, promotes the smooth flow of insomnia, congestion, swelling and pain
Liver Qi, calms the mind, calms of the eye, depression, infantile
spasms. convulsion, deviation of mouth, pain in
the hypochondriac region, uterine
bleeding, hernia, enuresis, retention of
urine, epilepsy, pain in the anterior
aspect of the medial malleolus.
LR 4 zhong Mound Center Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi in Hernia, pain in the external genitalia,
feng the Lower Energizer. nocturnal emission, retention of urine,
distending pain in the hypochondrium.
LR 5 li gou Woodworm Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, Retention of urine, enuresis, hernia,
Canal resolves damp-heat. irregular menstruation, leukorrhea,
pruritus or itchy vulvae, weakness and
atrophy of the leg.
LR 6 zhong du Central Removes obstructions from channels, Abdomen and hypochondriac pain,
Metropolis promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi, diarrhea, hernia, uterine bleeding,
stops pain. prolonged lochia.
LR 7 xi guan Knee Joint Frees channels and connecting Pain of the knee, especially if pain is on
vessels, disinhibits joints, dispels wind, the inner knee.
relieves pain.
LR 8 qu quan Spring at the Prolapse of uterus, lower abdominal
Bend pain, retention of urine, nocturnal
emission, pain in external genitalia,
pruritus vulvae, pain in medial aspect of
the knee and thigh.
LR 9 yin bao Yin Bladder Courses the Liver and rectifies Qi, Pain in the lumosacral region, lower
adjusts the Penetrating and abdominal pain, enuresis, retention of
Conception vessels, clears and urine, irregular menstruation.
disinhibits the Lower Energizer.
LR (zu) wu li (Foot) Five Li Soothes the sinews and quickens the Lower abdominal distension and
10 connecting vessels, clears and fullness, retention of urine.
disinhibits Lower Energizer damp heat.
LR yin lian Yin Corner Soothese the sinews and quickens the Irregular menstruation, leukorrhea,
11 connecting vessels, regulates the lower abdominal pain, pain in the thigh
Penetrating and Conception vessels. and leg.
LR ji mai Urgent Pulse Frees the channels and dissipates Lower abdominal pain, hernia, pain in
12 cold. the external genitalia.
LR zhang Camphorwood Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, Abdominal distension, borborygmus,
13 men Gate relieves retention of food, benefits the pain in the hypochondriac region,
Stomach and Spleen. vomitting, diarrhea, indigestion.
LR qi men Cycle Gate Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, Hypochondriac pain, abdominal
14 benefits the Stomach, cools blood. distension, hiccups, acid regurgitation,
mastitis, depression, febrile diseases.

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RIN (KI)
Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
KI 1 yong Gushing Spring Tonifies yin, clears heat, subdues wind, Headache, blurring of vision, dizziness,
quan subdues empty-heat, calms the mind, sore throat, dryness of tongue, loss of
restores consciousness, clears the voice, dysuria, infantile convulsions,
brain. feverish sensation in the sole, loss of
consciousness.
KI 2 ran gu Blazing Valley Clears empty-heat, cools blood, Pruritus vulvae, prolapse of uterus,
invigorates Yin Qiao Mai Vessel. irregular menstruation, nocturnal
emission, hemoptysis, thirst, diarrhea,
swelling and pain of the dorsum of foot,
acute infantile omphalitis.
KI 3 tai xi Great Ravine Tonifies the Kidneys, benefits essence, Sore throat, toothache, deafness,
strengthens the lower back and knees, tinnitus, dizziness, spitting of blood,
regulates the uterus. asthma, thirst, irregular menstruation,
insomnia, nocturnal emission,
impotence, frequency of micturition, pain
in the lower back.
KI 4 da zhong Large Goblet Strengthens the back, lifts the spirit. Spitting of blood, asthma, stiffness and
pain of the lower back, dysuria,
constipation, pain in the heel, dementia.
KI 5 shui Water Spring Benefits urination, promotes blood Amenorrhea, irregular menstruation,
quan circulation, stops abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, prolapse of uterus,
regulates uterus. dysuria, blurring of vision.
KI 6 zhao hai Shining Sea Nourishes yin, benefits the eyes, calms Irregular menstruation, morbid
the mind, invigorates the Yin Qiao Mai leukorrhea, prolapse of uterus, pruritus
Vessel, cools the blood, benefits the vulvae, asthma, frequency of micturition,
throat, promotes the function of the urine retention, constipation, epilepsy,
uterus, opens the chest, cools heat, insomnia, sore throat.
calms spirit, benefits throat.
KI 7 fu liu Recover Flow Tonifies the Kidneys, resolves damp, Edema, abdominal distension, diarrhea,
eliminates edema, strenthens the lower borborygmus, muscular atrophy of the
back, regulates sweating. leg, night sweating, spontaneous
sweating, febrile diseases without
sweating.
KI 8 jiao xin Intersection Removes obstructions from the channel, Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea,
Reach stops abdominal pain, removes masses, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus,
regulates menses. diarrhea, constipation, pain and swelling
of testes.
KI 9 zhu bin Guest House Calms the mind, tonifies Kidney yin, Mental disorders, pain in the foot and
opens chest, regulates the Yin Wei Mai lower leg, hernia.
Vessel.
KI 10 yin gu Yin Valley Expels dampness from the Lower Impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding,
Energizer, tonifies Kidney yin. dysuria, pain in the knee and popliteal
fossa, mental disorders.
KI 11 heng gu Pubic Bone Boosts the Stomach and disinhibts Fullness and pain of the lower abdomen,
damp. dysuria, enuresis, nocturnal emission,
impotence, pain of genitalia.
KI 12 da he Great Supplements Kidney Qi, regulates the Nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid
Manifestation Penetrating and Conception vessels. leukorrhea, pain in the external genitalia,
prolapse of uterus.
KI 13 qi xue Qi Hole Tonifies the Kidneys and essence, Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea,
removes obstructions from the channel. dysuria, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
KI 14 si man Fourfold Supplements Kidney Qi, regulates the Abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea,
Fullness Penetrating and Conception vessels, nocturnal emission, irregular
promotes free flow through the menstruation, dysmenorrhea,

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 waterways. postpartum abdominal pain.
KI 15 zhong Central Flow Nourishes the Kidney channel, Irregular menstruation, abdominal pain,
zhu regulates the Penetrating and constipation.
Conception vessels, disinhibits the
Lower Energizer.
KI 16 huang Vitals Removes obstructions from the channel, Abdominal pain and distension,
shu tonifies the Kidneys, benefits the Heart. vomiting, constipation, diarrhea.
KI 17 shang qu Intestine Bend Fortifies Spleen, disinhibits damp, Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
soothes sinews, quickens the
connecting vessel.
KI 18 shi guan Stone Pass Fortifies the center and harmonizes Vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation,
Stomach, frees intestines and abducts postpartum abdominal pain, sterility.
stagnation.
KI 19 yin du Yin Metropolis Fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes the Borborygmus, abdominal pain, epigastric
Stomach, regulates Qi dynamic and pain, constipation, vomiting.
frees abdominal Qi, regulates the
Penetrating and Conception vessels.
KI 20 tong gu Open Valley Fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes the Abdominal pain and distension,
Stomach, loosens the chest and rectifies vomiting, indigestion.
Qi.
KI 21 you men Dark Gate Abdominal pain and distension, Courses the Liver and rectifies Qi,
indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes the
morning sickness. Stomach, clears abdominal heat.
KI 22 bu lang Corridor Walk Diffuses the lung and suppresses Cough, asthma, distension and fullness
cough, downbears counterflow and in the chest and hypochondriac region,
stops vomiting. vomiting, anorexia.
KI 23 shen Spirit Seal Tonifies the Kidneys, calms the mind. Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and
feng hypochondriac region, mastitis.
KI 24 ling xu Spirit Ruins Tonifies the Kidneys, calms the mind. Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and
hypochondria region, mastitis.
KI 25 shen Spirit Tonifies the Kidneys, calms the mind. Cough, asthma, chest pain.
cang Storehouse
KI 26 yu zhong Lively Center Loosens chest and promotes smooth Cough, asthma, accumulation of
flow of Qi, calms dyspnea and relieves phlegm, fullness in chest and
cough. hypochondriac region.
KI 27 shu fu Shu Mansion Stimulates the Kidney function of Cough, asthma, chest pain.
reception of Qi, subdues rebellious Qi,
stops cough, calms asthma, resolves
phlegm.

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INTESTINO DELGADO (SI)
Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
SI 1 shao ze Lesser Marsh Expels wind-heat, subdues wind, Headache, febrile diseases, loss of
opens the orifices, removes consciousness, insufficient lactation,
obstructions from the channel, sore throat, redness of the eye,
promotes lactation. cloudiness of the cornea.
SI 2 qian gu Front Valley Clears heat. Numbness of the fingers, febrile
diseases, tinnitus, headache, reddish
urine.
SI 3 hou xi Back Ravine Eliminates interior wind from the Du Pain and rigidity of the neck, tinnitus,
Mai Vessel, expels exterior wind, deafness, sore throat, mania, malaria,
benefits sinews, resolves dampness acute lumbar sprain, night sweating,
and jaundice, clears the mind. febrile diseases, contracture and
numbness of the fingers, pain in the
shoulder and elbow.
SI 4 wan gu Wrist Bone Removes obstructions from the Febrile diseases with anhidrosis,
channel, eliminates damp-heat. headache, rigidity of the neck,
contracture of the fingers, pain in the
wrist, jaundice.
SI 5 yang gu Yang Valley Clears mind, removes obstructions Swelling of the neck and submandibular
from the channel, expels exterior region, pain of the hand and wrist, febrile
damp-heat. diseases.
SI 6 yang lao Nursing the Aged Benefits the sinews, brightens the Blurring of vision, pain in the shoulder,
eyes, removes obstructions from the elbow and arm.
channel.
SI 7 zhi zheng Branch to the Removes obstructions from the Neck rigidity, headache, dizziness,
Correct channel, calms the mind. spasmodic pain in the elbow and fingers,
febrile diseases, mania.
SI 8 xiao hai Small Sea Resolves damp-heat, removes Headache, swelling of cheek, pain in
obstructions from the channel, calms nape, shoulder, arm and elbow,
the mind. epilepsy.
SI 9 jian zhen True Shoulder Courses wind and quickens the Pain in the scapular region, motor
connecting vessels, dissipates, binds impairment of the hand and arm.
and relieves pain.
SI 10 nao shu Upper Arm Point Quickens the blood and frees the Swelling of the shoulder, aching and
connecting vessels, soothes the weakness of the shoulder and arm.
sinews and dissipates binds.
SI 11 tian zong Celestial Resolves Tai Yang channel Pain in the scapular region, pain in the
Gathering pathogens, diffuses Qi stagnation in lateroposterior aspect of the elbow and
the chest and lateral costal region. arm, asthma.
SI 12 bing feng Grasping the Frees the channels and quickens the Pain in the scapular region, numbness
Wind connecting vessels. and aching of the upper extremities,
motor impairment of the shoulder and
arm.
SI 13 qu yuan Crooked Wall Soothes the sinews and quickens the Pain and stiffness of the scapular region.
blood.
SI 14 jian wai Outer Shoulder Courses wind and quickens the Aching of the shoulder and back, pain
shu Transporter connecting vessels, warms the and rigidity of the neck.
channels and dissipates cold.
SI 15 jian Central Shoulder Diffuses the lung and clears heat, Cough, asthma, pain in the shoulder and
zhong Transporter transforms phlegm and brightens the back, hemoptysis.
shu eyes.
SI 16 tian Celestial Window Dispels wind and quickens the Sore throat, sudden loss of voice,
chuang connecting vessels, quiets the spirit deafness, tinnitus, stiffness and pain of
and nourishes the Heart. the neck.

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SI 17 tian rong Celestial
Countenance
SI 18 quan liao Cheek Bone-
Hole
SI 19 ting gong Auditory Palace
Resolves damp-heat, expels fire-
poison, removes obstructions from
the channel.
Expels wind, relieves pain.
Benefits the ears.
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Deafness, tinnitus, sore throat, swelling
of the cheek, foreign body sensation in
the throat, goiter.
Facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids,
pain in the face, toothache, swelling of
the cheek, yellowish sclera.
Deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea, motor
impairment of the mandibular joint,
toothache.
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 TRIPLE CALENTADOR
Acupuncture Points
This meridian is also commonly called the
triple burner, triple heater, or triple warmer, or
the original transcription from the Chinese
which is the San Jiao meridian.

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
TE 1 guan Passage Hub Clears heat, expels wind, invigorates Headache, redness of eyes, sore throat,
chong blood, restores consciousness, stiff tongue, febrile diseases, irritability.
stops convulsions.
TE 2 ye men Humor Gate Clears heat, expels wind, benefits Headache, redness of the eyes, sudden
the ear, removes obstructions from deafness, sore throat, malaria, pain in
the channel. arm.
TE 3 zhong Central Islet Clears heat, expels wind, benefits Headache, redness of the eyes, deafness,
zhu ears, lifts the mind, removes tinnitus, sore throat, febrile diseases, pain
obstructions from the channel, in the elbow and arm, motor impairment of
regulates Qi. fingers.
TE 4 yang chi Yang Pool Relaxes sinews, removes Pain in the arm, shoulder and wrist,
obstructions from the channel, malaria, deafness, thirst.
clears heat, regulates the stomach,
promotes fluids transformation,
benefits original Qi, tonifies
Penetrating and Directing vessels.
TE 5 wai guan Outer Pass Expels wind-heat, releases the Febrile diseases, headache, pain in
exterior, removes obstruction from cheek, strained neck, deafness, tinnitus,
the channel, benefits the ear, pain in the hypochondriac region, motor
subdues Liver yang. impairment of the elbow and arm, pain of
the fingers, hand tremors.
TE 6 zhi gou Branch Ditch Regulates Qi, removes obstructions Tinnitus, deafness, pain in the
from the channel, removes hypochondriac region, vomitting,
obstructions from the Large constipation, febrile diseases, aching and
Intestine, clears heat, expels wind. heavy sensation of the shoulder and back,
sudden hoarseness of voice.
TE 7 hui zong Convergence Removes obstructions from the Deafness, pain in the ear, epilepsy, pain
and Gathering channels, benefits the eyes and of the arm.
ears, stops pain.
TE 8 san yang Three Yang Clears heat, removes obstructions Deafness, sudden hoarseness of voice,
luo Connection from the channels. pain in the chest and hypochondriac
region, pain in the hand and arm,
toothache.
TE 9 si du Four Rivers Courses the channels and quickens Deafness, toothache, migraine, sudden
the connecting vessels, frees and hoarseness of voice, pain in the forearm.
regulates the waterways, disinhibits
the throat and opens the portals.
TE tian jung Celestial Well Relaxes tendons, resolves damp Migraine, pain in the neck, shoulder and
10 and phlegm, dispels masses, clears arm, epilepsy, scrofula, goiter.
heat, dispels stagnation, regulates
Nutritive and Defensive Qi.
TE qing leng Clear Cold Frees the channel and connecting Motor impairment and pain of the shoulder
11 yuan Abyss vessel, clears heat and drains fire. and arm, migraine.
TE xiao luo Dispersing Courses the channels, quickens the Headache, neck rigidity, motor impairment
12 Riverbed connecting vessels and moves Qi, and pain of the arm.
clears and drains depressed heat in
the Triple Energizer.
TE nao hui Upper Arm Clears and discharges pathogenic Goiter, pain in the shoulder and arm.
13 Convergence heat, frees the channels and
connecting vessels, disinhibits the
joints.
TE xian liao Shoulder Bone- Dispels wind and overcomes damp, Pain and motor impairment of the
14 Hole moves Qi, quickens blood and shoulder and upper arm.
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 relieves pain.
TE tian liao Celestial Bone- Dispels wind and eliminates damp, Pain in the shoulder and elbow, stiffness
15 Hole frees the channels and quickens the of the neck.
connecting vessels, relieves pain.
TE tian you Celestial Oriole Clears heat and drains fire, dispels Headache, neck rigidity, facial swelling,
16 wind and eliminates damp, reduces blurring of vision, sudden deafness.
swelling and stops pain, frees the
channels and quickens the
connecting vessels.
TE yi feng Wind Screen Expels wind, benefits the ears. Tinnitus, deafness, otorrhea, facial
17 paralysis, toothache, swelling of cheek,
scrofula, trismus.
TE chi mai Spasm Vessel Clears heat and resolves tetany, Headache, tinnitus, deafness, infantile
18 quickens the connecting vessels and convulsion.
relieves pain, opens the portals.
TE lu xi Skull Rest Courses wind and quickens the Headache, tinnitus, deafness, infantile
19 connecting vessels, frees the convulsion.
channels and relieves pain, quiets
the spirit and settles fright.
TE jiao sun Angle Vertex Clears the head and brightens the Tinnitus, redness, pain and swelling of the
20 eyes, courses wind, quickens the eye, swelling of the gum, toothache,
connecting vessels. parotitis.
TE er men Ear Gate Courses the channels and quickens Tinnitus, deafness, otorrhea, toothache,
21 the connecting vessels, opens the stiffness of the lip.
portals and boosts the hearing.
TE he liao Harmony Bone- Dispels wind and frees the Migraine, tinnitus, lockjaw.
22 Hole connecting vessels, opens the
portals.
TE si zhu Silk Bamboo Expels wind, brightens the eyes, Headache, redness and pain of the eye,
23 kong Hole stops pain. blurring of vision, twitching of the eyelind,
toothache, facial paralysis.

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INTESTINO GRUESO (LI)
Acupuncture Points

Point Chinese English Function Indications

LI 1 shang Metal Yang Clears heat, brightens the eyes, benefits Toothache, sore throat, swelling of the
yang the throat, calms the mind, expels wind and submandibular region, numbness of
scatters cold. fingers, febrile diseases with
anhidrosis, xerostomia, loss of
consciousness.
LI 2 er jian Second Space Clears heat, dissipates pathogenic heat, Blurring vision, epistaxis (nosebleed),
disinhibits the throat. toothache, sore throat, febrile
diseases.
LI 3 san jian Third Space Dispels exterior wind, clears heat, Toothache, ophthalmalgia, sore throat,
brightens the eyes, benefits the throat. redness and swelling of fingers and the
dorsum of the hand.
LI 4 he gu Union Valley Dispels exterior wind, releases the exterior, Headache, pain in the neck of any part

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 stimulates the dispersing function of the of the body, redness, swelling and pain
Lungs, stops pain, removes obstructions of the eye, epistaxis, nasal obstruction,
from the channel, tonifies Qi and rhinorrhea, toothache, deafness, facial
consolidates the exterior, harmonizes swelling, sore throat.
ascending and descending functions.
LI 5 yang xi Yang Ravine Expels wind, releases the exterior, benefits Headache, redness, pain and swelling
the throat, stops pain. of the eye, toothache, sore throat, pain
of the wrist.
LI 6 pian li Veering Opens the Lung water passage. Redness of the eye, tinnitus, deafness,
Passage epistaxis, aching of the hand and arm,
sore throat, edema.
LI 7 wen liu Warm Flow Clears heat, stops pain, expels wind, Headache, swelling of the face, sore
benefits the throat. throat, borborygmus, abdominal pain,
aching of the shoulder and arm.
LI 8 xia lian Lower Ridge Dissipates wind and clears heat, frees the Abdominal pain, borborygmus, pain in
channels and relieves pain. the elbows and arm, motor impairment
of the upper limbs.
LI 9 shang Upper Ridge Courses the channels and quickens the Aching of the shoulder and arm, motor
lian connecting vessel, frees bowel Qi. impairment of the upper limbs,
numbness of the hand and arm,
borborygmus, abdominal pain.
LI 10 shou san Arm Three Li Removes obstructions from the channel, Abdominal pain, diarrhea, toothache,
li tonifies Qi. swelling of the cheek, motor
impairment of the upper limbs, pain in
the shoulder and back.
LI 11 qu chi Pool at the Expels exterior wind, clears heat, cools Sore throat, toothache, redness and
Bend blood, resolves dampness, regulates pain of the eye, scrofula, urticaria,
Nutritive Qi and blood, benefits the sinews motor impairment of the upper
and joints. extremities, abdominal pain, vomiting,
diarrhea, febrile diseases.
LI 12 zhou liao Elbow Bone- Courses the channels and quickens the Pain, numbness and contracture of the
Hole connecting vessels, disinhibits the joints. elbow and arm.
LI 13 (shou) Five Li (arm) Courses the channels and quickens the Contracture and pain of the elbow and
wu li connecting vessels, disinhibits the joints. arm, scrofula.
LI 14 bi nao Upper Arm Removes obstructions from the channel, Pain in the shoulder and arm, rigidity of
brightens the eyes, resolves phlegm and the neck, scrofula.
disperses masses.
LI 15 jian yu Shoulder Bone Benefits sinews, promotes circulation of Qi Pain in the shoulder and arm. Motor
in the channels, stops pain, expels wind. impairment of the upper extremities,
rubella, scrofula.
LI 16 ju gu Great Bone Moves blood locally, removes obstructions Pain and motor impairment of the
from the channel, opens the chest, upper extremities, pain in the shoulder
subdues ascending rebellious Qi, and back.
stimulates the descending of Lung Qi,
benefits the joints.
LI 17 tian ding Celestial Tripod Disinhibits the throat and clears Lung Qi. Sudden loss of voice, sore throat,
scrofula, goiter.
LI 18 fu tu Protuberance Benefits the throat, relieves cough, Cough, asthma, sore throat, sudden
Assistant resolves phlegm and disperses masses. loss of voice, scrofula, goiter.
LI 19 he liao Grain Bone- Diffuses Lung Qi and clears Lung heat, Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, deviation
Hole clears the nose and rouses the spirit. of the mouth.
LI 20 ying Welcome Dispels exterior wind. Nasal obstruction, hyposmia, epistaxis,
xiang Fragrance rhinorrhea, deviation of the mouth,
itching and swelling of the face.

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ESTOMAGO (ST)
Acupuncture Points
Note: Because the stomach meridian has multiple
branches in its energy pathway (on the face),
some sources may number the points on the
branches differently than they are numbered here.

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
ST 1 cheng qi Tear Expels wind, brightens the eyes, stops Redness, swelling and pain of the
Container lacrimation. eye, lacrimation, night blindness,
twitching of eyelids, facial paralysis.
ST 2 si bai Four Whites Expels wind, brightens the eyes. Redness, pain and itching of the eye,
facial paralysis, twitching of eye lids,
pain in the face.
ST 3 ju liao Great Bone- Expels wind, removes obstructions from the Facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids,
Hole channel, relieves swellings. epistaxis, toothache, swelling of lips
and cheek.
ST 4 di cang Earth Expels wind, removes obstructions from the Deviation of the mouth, salivation,
Granary channel, benefits tendons and muscles. twitching of the eyelids.
ST 5 da ying Great Courses wind and quickens the connecting Facial paralysis, trismus, swelling of
Reception vessels. the cheek, pain in the face, toothache.
ST 6 jia che Jawbone Expels wind, removes obstructions from the Facial paralysis, toothache, swelling
channel. of the cheek and face, mumps,
trismus.
ST 7 xia guan Below the Removes obstructions from the channel, Deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea,
Joint benefits the ears. toothache, facial paralysis, pain of the
face, motor impairment of the jaw.
ST 8 tou wei Head Corner Expels wind, relieves pain, brightens the Headache, blurring of vision,
eyes, relieves dizziness, clears heat. ophthalmalgia, lacrimation.
ST 9 ren ying Mans Regulates Qi, removes masses, benefits the Sore throat, asthma, goiter, dizziness,
Prognosis throat, relieves swellings. flushing of the face.
ST shui tu Water Rectifies Lung Qi and disinhibits the throat. Sore throat, asthma, cough.
10 Prominence
ST qi she Qi Abode Courses Qi and downbears counterflow. Sore throat, pain and rigidity of the
11 neck, asthma, hiccup, goiter.
ST que pen Empty Basin Subdues rebellious Qi. Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in
12 the supraclavicular fossa.
ST qi hu Qi Door Clears heat and loosens the chest. Fullness in the chest, asthma, cough,
13 hiccup, pain in the chest and
hypochondrium.
ST ku fang Storeroom Rectifies Qi and loosens the chest. Sensation of fullness and pain in the
14 chest, cough.
ST wu yi Roof Courses wind and relieves pain. Fullness and pain in the chest and the
15 costal region, cough, asthma,
mastitis.
ST ying Breast Clears heat and resolves depression, Fullness and pain in the chest and
16 chuang Window relieves pain and disperses swelling. hypochondrium, cough, asthma,
mastitis.
ST ru zhong Breast
17 Center
ST ru gen Breast Root Regulates Stomach Qi, regulates the breast Pain in the chest, cough, asthma,
18 and lactation, dispels stagnation. mastitis, insufficient lactation.
ST bu rong Not Regulates the center and harmonizes the Abdominal distensions, vomiting,
19 Contained Stomach. gastric pain, anorexia.
ST cheng Assuming Harmonizes the Stomach and rectifies Qi. Gastric pain, abdominal distension,
20 man Fullness vomiting, anorexia.
ST liang Beam Gate Regulates the Stomach, subdues rebellious Gastric pain, vomiting, anorexia,
21 men Qi, stops vomiting, relieves pain. abdominal distension, diarrhea.
ST guan Pass Gate Regulates the Stomach and Intestines. Abdominal distension and pain,

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22 men anorexia, borborygmus, diarrhea,
edema.
ST tai yi Supreme Clears the Heart and quiets the spirit, fortifies Gastric pain, irritability, mania,
23 Unity the Spleen and harmonizes the center. indigestion.
ST hua rou Slipper Flesh Quiets the spirit and stabilizes the Gastric pain, vomiting, mania.
24 men Gate disposition, regulates and harmonizes the
Stomach and Intestines.
ST tian shu Celestial Promotes the function of the Intestines, Abdominal pain and distension,
25 Pivot clears heat, regulates Qi, relieves retention borborygmus, pain around the
of food. umbilicus, constipation, diarrhea,
dysentery, irregular menstruation,
edema.
ST wai ling Outer Mound Dissipates cold, relieves pain, rectifies Qi. Abdominal pain, hernia,
26 dysmenorrhea.
ST da ju Great Regulates Stomach Qi. Lower abdominal distension, dysuria,
27 Gigantic hernia, seminal emission, premature
ejaculation.
ST shui dao Waterway Benefits urination, opens the water Lower abdominal distension, retention
28 passages, benefits difficult urination. of urine, edema, hernia,
dysmenorrheal, sterility.
ST gui lai Return Relieves stagnation of blood. Abdominal pain, hernia,
29 dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation,
amenorrhea, leukorrhea, prolapse of
the uterus.
ST qi chong Surging Qi Regulates Stomach Qi, regulates the Abdominal pain, borborygmus, hernia,
30 Penetrating Vessel, promotes essence, swelling and pain of the external
tonifies the sea of nourishment, regulates genitalia, impotence, dysmenorrhea,
blood. irregular menstruation.
ST bi guan Inferior Joint Removes obstruction from the channel. Pain in the thigh, muscular atrophy,
31 motor impairment, numbness and
pain of the lower extremities.
ST fu tu Crouching Removes obstructions from the channel, Pain in the lumbar and iliac region,
32 Rabbit expels wind-heat. coldness of the knee, paralysis or
motor impairment and pain of the
lower extremities, beriberi.
ST yin shi Yin Market Courses wind and dissipates cold, frees the Numbness, soreness, motor
33 channels and quickens the connecting impairment of the leg and knee, motor
vessels, disinhibits the joints. impairment of the lower extremities.
ST liang qiu Beam Hill Subdues rebellious Stomach Qi, removes Pain and numbness of the knee,
34 obstructions from channel, expels damp and gastric pain, mastitis, motor
wind. impairment of the lower extremities.
ST du bi Calfs Nose Invigorates the channel, relieves swelling, Pain, numbness and motor
35 stops pain. impairment of the knee, beriberi.
ST zu san li Leg Three Li Benefits Stomach and Spleen, tonifies Qi Gastric pain, vomiting, hiccup,
36 and blood, dispels cold, strengthens body, abdominal distension, borborygmus,
brightens eyes, regulates nutritive and diarrhea, dysentery, constipation,
defensive Qi and the Intestines, raises yang, mastitis, enterities, aching in knee
expels wind and damp, resolves edema. joint and leg, beriberi, dizziness,
insomnia, edema, cough, asthma,
emaciation due to general deficiency,
indigestion, apoplexy, hemiplegia,
mania.
ST shang ju Upper Great Regulates the function of the Stomach and Abdominal pain and distension,
37 xu Hollow Intestines, eliminates damp-heat, dispels borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery,
retention of food, calms asthma. constipation, enteritidis, paralysis due
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 to stroke, beriberi.
ST tiao kou Ribbon Removes obstructions from the channel. Numbness, soreness and pain of the
38 Opening knee and leg, weakness and motor
impairment of the shoulder,
abdominal pain.
ST xia ju xu Lower Great Regulates the function of Stomach and Lower abdominal pain, backache
39 Hollow intestines, eliminates damp-heat, eliminates referring to the testis, mastitis,
wind-damp, stops pain. numbness and paralysis of the lower
extremities.
ST feng long Bountiful Resolves phlegm and damp, calms asthma, Headache, dizziness and vertigo,
40 Bulge clears heat, calms and clears the mind, cough, asthma, excessive sputum,
opens the chest. pain in the chest, constipation, mania,
epilepsy, muscular atrophy, motor
impairment, pain, swelling or paralysis
of the lower extremities.
ST jie xi Ravine Removes obstructions from the channel, Pain of the ankle joint, muscular
41 Divide eliminates wind, clears heat, clears the mind, atrophy, motor impairment, pain and
brightens the eyes. paralysis of the lower extremities,
epilepsy, headache, dizziness and
vertigo, abdominal distension,
constipation.
ST chong Surging Tonifies Stomach and Spleen, calms the Pain of the upper teeth, redness and
42 yang Yang mind, removes obstructions from the swelling of the dorsum of the foot,
channel. facial paralysis, muscular atrophy and
motor impairment of the foot.
ST xian gu Sunken Eliminates wind and heat, removes Facial or general edema, abdominal
43 Valley obstruction from the channel. pain, borborygmus, swelling and pain
of the dorsum of the foot.
ST nei ting Inner Court Clears heat, eliminates fullness, regulates Qi, Toothache, pain in the face, deviation
44 stops pain, promotes digestion, eliminates of the mouth, sore throat, epistaxis,
wind from face. gastric pain, acid regurgitation,
abdominal distension, diarrhea,
dysentery, constipation, swelling and
pain of the dorsum of the foot, febrile
diseases.
ST li dui Severe Calms the mind, brightens the eye, clears the Facial swelling, deviation of the
45 Mouth Heart, relieves retention of food. mouth, epistaxis, toothache, sore
throat and hoarse voice, abdominal
distension, coldness in the leg and
foot, febrile diseases, dream-
disturbed sleep, mania.

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BESICULA (GB) Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
GB 1 tong zi liao Pupil Bone-Hole Expels wind-heat, clears fire, Headache, redness and pain of the
brightens the eyes. eyes, failing of vision, lacrimation,
deviation of the eye and mouth.
GB 2 ting hui Auditory Removes obstructions from the Deafness, tinnitus, toothache, motor
Convergence channel, benefits the ears, expels impairment of the
exterior wind. temperomandibular joint, mumps,
deviation of the eye and mouth.
GB 3 shang guan Upper Gate Frees the channels and quickens the Headache, deafness, tinnitus,
connecting, boosts the hearing. diplacusis, deviation of the eye and
mouth, toothache.
GB 4 han yan Forehead Fullness Courses wind, quickens connecting Migraine, vertigo, tinnitus, pain in the
vessels, clears heat, settles fright, outer canthus, toothache,
relieves pain. convulsion, epilepsy.
GB 5 xuan lu Suspended Skull Courses wind and quickens the Migraine, pain in the outer canthus,
connecting vessels, disperses facial swelling.
swelling, relieves pain.
GB 6 xuan li Suspended Tuft Removes obstructions from the Migraine, pain in the outer canthus,
channel, benefits the ear. tinnitus, frequent sneezing.
GB 7 qu bin Temporal Hairline Clears heat and disperses swelling, Headache, swelling of cheek,
Curve extinguishes wind and relieves pain. trismus, pain in temporal region,
infantile convulsion.
GB 8 shuai gu Valley Lead Removes obstructions from the Migraine, vertigo, vomitting, infantile
channel, benefits the ears. convulsion.
GB 9 tian chong Celestial Hub Removes obstructions from the Headache, epilepsy, swelling and
channel, subdues rising Qi, eliminates pin of the gums, convulsion.
interior wind, calms spasms, calms
the mind.
GB fu bai Floating White Courses and disinhibits the Liver and Headache, deafness, tinnitus.
10 Gallbladder, dissipates wind and
frees the connecting vessels.
GB tou qiao yin Head Portal Yin Clears heat and disinhibits Pain in the head and neck, tinnitus,
11 Gallbladder channel damp-heat, frees deafness, pain in the ears.
the ears and disinhibits the throat.
GB wan gu Completion Bone Eliminates wind, calms spasms, Headache, insomnia, swelling of the
12 subdues rising Qi, calms the mind. cheek, retro-auricular pain, deviation
of eye and mouth, toothache.
GB ben shen Root Spirit Calms the mind, eliminates wind, Headache, insomnia, vertigo,
13 gathers essence to the head, clears epilepsy.
the brain.
GB yang bai Yang White Eliminates exterior wind, subdues Headache in the frontal region, pain
14 rising Qi. of the orbital ridge, eye pain, vertigo,
twitching of the eyelids ptosis of the
eyelids, lacrimation.
GB tou lin qi Head Overlooking Regulates the mind, balances the Headache, vertigo, lacrimation, pain
15 Tears emotions, clears brain, brightens in outer canthus, rhinorrhea, nasal
eyes, free the nose. obstruction, manic depression.
GB mu chuang Eye Window Courses the channels and connecting Headache, vertigo, red and painful
16 vessels, clears head and brightens eyes, nasal obstruction.
the eyes.
GB zheng ying Upright Clears heat and drains the Migraine, vertigo.
17 Construction Gallbladder, soothes the sinews and
quickens the connecting vessels.
GB cheng ling Spirit Support Calms the mind, clears the brain, Headache, vertigo, epistaxis,
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18 drain heat, diffuse Lungs, frees rhinorrhea, obsessive thoughts and
portals. dementia.
GB nao kong Brain Hollow Clears the gallbladder and drains fire, Headache, stiffness of the neck,
19 soothes the sinews and quickens the vertigo, painful eyes, tinnitus,
connecting vessels, rouses the brain epilepsy.
and frees the portals.
GB feng chi Wind Pool Eliminates wind (interior and exterior), Headache, vertigo, insomnia, pain
20 subdues Liver yang, brightens the and stiffness of neck, blurred vision,
eyes, benefits the ears, clears heat, glaucoma, red and painful eyes,
clears the brain. tinnitus, convulsion, epilepsy,
infantile convulsion, febrile diseases,
common cold, nasal obstruction,
rhinorrhea.
GB jian jing Shoulder Well Relaxes sinews, promotes lactation, Pain and rigidity of the neck, pain in
21 promotes delivery. the shoulder and back, motor
impairment of the arm, insufficient
lactation, mastitis, scrofula,
apoplexy, difficult labor.
GB yuan ye Armpit Abyss Loosens the chest and normalizes Qi, Fullness of the chest, swelling of the
22 soothes the sinews and quickens the axillary region, pain in the
connecting vessels. hypochondriac region, pain and
motor impairment of the arm.
GB zhe jin Sinew Seat Courses the Liver and rectifies Qi, Fullness of the chest, pain in the
23 calms dyspnea and downbears hypochondriac region, asthma.
counterflow.
GB ri yue Sun and Moon Resolves damp-heat, promotes the Pain in hypochondriac region,
24 function of the Gallbladder and Liver. vomitting, acid regurgitation,
hiccups, jaundice, mastitis.
GB jing men Capital Gate Used more for diagnosis than Abdominal distension, borborygmus,
25 treatment of Kidney problems. diarrhea, pain in lumbar and
hypochondriac region.
GB dai mai Girdling Vessel Regulates the uterus, resolves damp- Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea,
26 heat, regulates the Girdle Vessel. leukorrhea, abdominal pain, hernia,
pain in the lumbar and
hypochondriac region.
GB wu shu Fifth Pivot Strengthens the lumbar and boosts Leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain,
27 the Kidneys, courses the Liver and lumbar pain, hernia, constipation.
rectifies Qi, treats vaginal discharge.
GB wei dao Linking Path Courses stagnant Qi, rectifies the Leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain,
28 intestines, leashes the Girdle Vessel. hernia, prolapse of uterus.
GB ju lido Squatting Bone- Removes obstructions from the Pain and numbness in the thigh and
29 Hole channel. lumbar region, paralysis, muscular
atrophy of the lower limbs.
GB huan tiao Jumping Round Removes obstructions from the Pain of the lumbar region and thigh,
30 channel, tonifies Qi and blood, muscular atrophy of lower limbs,
resolves damp-heat. hemiplegia.
GB feng shi Wind Market Expels wind, relaxes sinews, Pain and sorenes in the thigh and
31 strengthens the bones, relieves lumbar region, paralysis of the lower
itching. limbs, beriberi, general pruritus
(swelling of skin).
GB zhong du Central River Soothes sinews, quickens the Pain and soreness of the thigh and
32 connecting vessels, expels wind and knee, numbness and weakness of
dissipates cold. the lower limbs, hemiplegia.
GB (xi) yang (Knee) Yang Joint Dispels wind and dissipates cold, Swelling and pain of knee,
33 guan soothes the sinews, quickens the contracture of tendons in popliteal
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 connecting vessels, and relieves pain. fossa, numbness of leg.
GB yang ling Yang Mound Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, Hemiplegia, weakness, numbness
34 quan Spring resolves damp-heat, removes and pain of the lower extremities,
obstructions from the channel, swelling and pain of the knee,
relaxes the sinews, subdues beriberi, hypochondriac pain, bitter
rebellious Qi. taste in the mouth, vomitting,
jaundice, infantile convulsion.
GB yang liao Yang Intersection Relaxes sinews, removes Fullness of chest and hypochondriac
35 obstructions from the channel, stops region, muscular atrophy, paralysis
pain. of leg.
GB wai qiu Outer Hill Removes obstruction from the Pain in the neck, chest, thigh and
36 channel, stops pain. hypochondriac region, chills and
fever that accompany rabies.
GB guang ming Bright Light Brightens the eyes, expels wind, Pain in the knee, muscular atrophy,
37 clears heat, conducts fire downwards. motor impairment and pain of the
lower extremities, blurring of vision,
opthamalgia, night blindness,
distending pain in the breast.
GB yang fu Yang Assistance Subdues Liver yang, clears heat, Migraine, pain of the outer canthus,
38 resolves damp-heat. pain in the axillary region, scrofula,
lumbar pain, pain in the chest, pain
in the hypochondriac region and
lateral aspect of the lower
extremities, malaria.
GB xuan zhong Suspended Bell Benefits essence, nourishes marrow, Apoplexy, hemiplegia, pain in neck,
39 (often called: (often called: eliminates wind, strengthens sinews abdominal distension, pain in
jue gu) Severed Bone) and bones, clears and cools damp- hypochondriac region, muscular
heat, benefits Liver and Gallbladder. atrophy of the lower limbs, spastic
pain of the leg, beriberi.
GB qiu xu Hill Ruins Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi. Pain in the neck, swelling in the
40 axillary region, pain in the
hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid
regurgitation, muscular atrophy of
the lower limbs, malaria, pain and
swelling of the external malleolus.
GB (zu) lin qi (Foot) Overlooking Resolves damp-heat, promotes the Headache, vertigo, pain of the outer
41 Tears smooth flow of Liver Qi, regulates the canthus, scrofula, pain in
Girdle Vessel. hypochondriac region, distending
pain of the breast, irregular
menstruation, pain and swelling of
the dorsum of the foot and toe.
GB di wu hui Earth Five-Fold Clears the Liver and drains the Pain of the canthus, tinnitus,
42 Gallbladder, brightens the eyes and distending pain of the breast,
sharpens hearing. swelling and pain of the dorsum of
foot.
GB jia xi Pinched Ravine Subdues Liver yang, benefits the Headache, dizziness, vertigo, pain in
43 ears, resolves damp-heat. outer canthus, tinnitus, deafness,
swelling of the cheek, pain in
hypochondriac region, distending
pain of the breast, febrile diseases.
GB (zu) qiao yin (Foot) Portal Yin Subdues Liver yang, benefits the Migraine, deafness, tinnitus,
44 eyes, calms the mind. ophthalmalgia, dream-disturbed
sleep, febrile diseases.

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 VEJIGA (BL)
Acupuncture
Points
Note: Because the urinary
bladder meridian has multiple
branches in its energy pathway
near the spine, other
acupuncture informational
sources (websites and books)
may number the points on the
branches differently than they are
numbered here.

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
BL 1 jing ming Bright Eyes Expels wind, clears heat, brightens the Redness, swelling and pain of the eye,
eyes, stops pain, stops itching, stops itching of the canthus, lacrimation,
lacrimation. night blindness, color blindess, blurring
of vision.
BL 2 zan zhu Bamboo Expels wind, brightens the eyes, soothes Headache, blurring or failing of vision,
Gathering the Liver, removes obstructions from the pain in the supraorbital region,
channel, stops pain. lacrimation, redness, swelling and pain
of the eye, twitching of eyelids,
glaucoma.
BL 3 mei Eyebrow Dispels wind and clears heat, brightens Headache, giddiness, epilepsy, nasal
chong Ascension the eyes. obstruction.
BL 4 qu chai Deviating Turn Discharges heat and opens the portals, Headache, nasal obstruction, epistaxis,
clears the head and brightens the eyes. blurring and failing of vision.
BL 5 wu chu Fifth Place Subdues interior wind, restores Headache, blurring of vision, epilepsy,
consciousness. convulsion.
BL 6 cheng Light Guard Clears heat and eliminates vexation, Headache, blurring of vision, nasal
guan brightens the eyes and opens the portals. obstruction.
BL 7 tong tian Celestial Subdues wind, clears the nose, brightens Headache, giddiness, nasal
Connection the eyes, stops convulsions, opens the obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea.
orifices.
BL 8 luo que Declining Dissipates wind and clears heat, clears Dizziness, blurring of vision, tinnitus,
Connection the head and brightens the eyes. mania.
BL 9 yu zhen Jade Pillow Dispels wind and quickens connecting Headache and neck pain, dizziness,
vessels, frees the portals and brightens ophthalmalgia, nasal obstruction.
eyes.
BL tian zhu Celestial Pillar Expels wind, clears the brain, opens the Headache, nasal obstruction, sore
10 orifices, soothes the sinews, removes throat, neck rigidity, pain in shoulder
obstructions from the channel, brightens and back.
the eyes, invigorates the lower back.
BL da zhu Great Shuttle Nourishes blood, expels wind, Headache, pain in the neck and back,
11 strengthens bones, soothes sinews, pain and soreness in the scapular
releases exterior. region, cough, fever, neck rigidity.
BL feng men Wind Gate Expels and prevents exterior wind, Common cold, cough, fever and
12 releases the exterior, stimulates the Lung headache, neck rigidity, backache.
dispersing function, regulates Nutritive
and Defensive Qi.
BL fei shu Lung Stimulates the Lung dispersing and Cough, asthma, chest pain, spitting of
13 Transporter descending function, regulates Lung Qi, blood, afternoon fever, night sweating.
regulates Nutritive and Defensive Qi,
tonifies Lung Qi, stops cough, clears
heat.
BL jue yin Absolute Yin Regulates the Heart. Cough, cardiac pain, palpitations,
14 shu Transporter stuffy chest, vomiting.
BL sin shu Heart Calms the mind, clears heat, stimulates Cardiac pain, panic, loss of memory,
15 Transporter brain, invigorates blood, nourishes Heart. palpitation, cough, spitting of blood,
nocturnal emission, night sweating,
mania, epilepsy.
BL du shu Governing Regulates the Heart, invigorates blood. Cardiac pain, abdominal pain.
16 Transporter
BL ge shu Diaphragm Nourishes blood, invigorates blood, Vomiting, hiccups, belching, difficulty in
17 Transporter opens the chest, removes obstructions swallowing, asthma, cough, spitting of
from diaphragm, tonifies Qi and blood, blood, afternoon fever, night sweating,
clears heat, calms the mind, pacifies measles.

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 Stomach Qi.
BL gan shu Liver Benefits Liver and Gallbladder, resolves Jaundice, pain in the hypochondriac
18 Transporter damp-heat, moves stagnant Qi, benefits region, redness of the eye, blurring of
the eyes, eliminates wind. vision, night blindness, mental
disorders, epilepsy, backache, spitting
of blood, epistaxis.
BL dan shu Gallbladder Resolves damp-heat in Liver and Jaundice, bitter taste of the mouth,
19 Transporter Gallbladder, pacifies Stomach, relaxes pain in the chest and hypochondriac
diaphragm. region, pulmonary tuberculosis,
afternoon fever.
BL pi shu Spleen Tonifies Spleen and Stomach, resolves Epigastric pain, abdominal distension,
20 Transporter damp, nourishes blood. jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery,
bloody stools, profuse menstruation,
edema, anorexia, backache.
BL wei shu Stomach Regulates and tonifies Stomach Qi, Pain in the chest and hypochondriac
21 Transporter resolves damp, pacifies the Stomach, and epigastric regions, anorexia,
relieves retention of food. abdominal distension, borborygmus,
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
BL san jiao Triple Resolves dampness, opens the water Borborygmus, abdominal distension,
22 shu Energizer passages, regulates the transformation of indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea,
Transporter fluids in the Lower Energizer. dysentery, edema, pain and stiffness of
the lower back.
BL shen shu Kidney Tonifies the Kidneys and nourishes the Nocturnal emission, impotence,
23 Transporter Kidney essence, strengthens the lower enuresis, irregular menstruation,
back, nourishes blood, benefits bones leukorrhea, low back pain, weakness
and marrow, resolves damp, strengthens of the knee, blurring of vision,
Kidney function of reception of Qi, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, edema,
brightens the eyes, benefits the ears. asthma, diarrhea.
BL qi hai shu Sea-of-Qi Strengthens lower back, removes Lower back pain, irregular
24 Transporter obstructions from channel, regulates Qi menstruation, dysmenorrhea, asthma.
and blood.
BL da chang Large Intesitne Promotes the function of the Large Lower back pain, borborygmus,
25 shu Transporter Intestine, strengthens the lower back, abdominal distension, diarrhea,
removes obstructions from the channel, constipation, pain, muscular atrophy,
relieves fullness and swelling. numbness and motor impairment of
lower extremities, sciatica.
BL guan Origin Pass Strengthens the lower back, removes Lower back pain, abdominal
26 yuan shu Transporter obstructions from the channel. distension, diarrhea, enuresis, sciatica,
frequent urination.
BL xiao Small Intestine Promotes the function of the Small Lower abdominal pain and distension,
27 chang Transporter Intestine, resolves dampness, clears dysentery, nocturnal emission,
shu heat, benefits urination. hematuria, enuresis, morbid
leukorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica.
BL pang Bladder Regulates the Bladder, resolves Retention of urine, enuresis, frequent
28 guang Transporter dampness, clears heat, stops pain, urination, diarrhea, constipation,
shu eliminates stagnation, opens the water stiffness and pain of the lower back.
passages in the Lower Energizer,
strengthens the loins.
BL zhong lu Central Strengthens the lumbar spine, warms Dysentery, hernia, stiffness and pain of
29 shu Backbone yang and dissipates cold. the lower back.
Transporter
BL bai huan White Ring Warms yang, regulates the menses, Enuresis, pain due to hernia, morbid
30 shu Transporter courses the channel, rectifies the Lower leukorrhea, irregular menstruation,
Energizer. dysuria, cold sensation, pain of lower
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BL shang Upper Bone- Regulates Lower Energizer, tonifies the Lower back pain, dysuria, constipation,
31 liao Hole lumbar region and knees, nourishes irregular menstruation, morbid
Kidneys. leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus.
BL ci liao Second Bone- Regulates Lower Energizer, tonifies Lower back pain, hernia, irregular
32 Hole lumbar region and knees, nourishes the menstruation, leukorrhea,
Kidneys. dysmenorrhea, nocturnal emission,
impotence, enuresis, dysuria, muscular
atrophy, pain, numbness and motor
impairment of the lower extremities.
BL zhong Central Bone- Regulates the Lower Energizer, tonifies Lower back pain, constipation,
33 liao Hole the lumbar region and knees, nourishes diarrhea, dysuria, irregular
the Kidneys. menstruation, morbid leukorrhea.
BL xia liao Lower Bone- Regulates the Lower Energizer, tonifies Lower back pain, lower abdominal
34 Hole the lumbar region and knees, nourishes pain, dysuria, constipation, morbid
Kidneys. leukorrhea.
BL hui yang Meeting of Clears and discharges Lower Energizer Dysentery, bloody stools, diarrhea,
35 Yang damp-heat. hemorrhoids, impotence, morbid
leukorrhea.
BL fu fen Attached Courses wind and dissipates cold, Stiffness and pain of the shoulder,
36 Branch soothes the sinews and quickens the back and neck, numbness of the elbow
conecting vessels. and arm.
BL po hu Po Door Stimulates the descending of Lung Qi, Pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis,
37 regulates Qi, clears heat, stops cough cough, asthma, neck rigidity, pain in
and asthma, subdues rebellious Qi. the shoulder and back.
BL gao Vitals (Area Tonifies Qi, strengthens deficiency, Pulmonary tuberculosis, cough,
38 huang below the nourishes essence, nourishes Lung yin, asthma, spitting of blood, night
shu Heart) invigorates the mind, stops cough and sweating, poor memory, nocturnal
calms asthma. emission.
BL shen tang Spirit Hall Loosens the chest and rectifies Qi, Asthma, cardiac pain, palpitation, stuffy
39 suppresses cough and stabilizes chest, cough, stiffness and pain of the
dyspnea, soothes the sinews and back.
quickens the connecting vessels.
BL yi xi Yi Xi Resolves the exterior and clears heat, Cough, asthma, pain of the shoulder
40 diffuses the Lung and rectifies Qi, frees and back.
the channels and quickens the
connecting vesels.
BL ge guan Diaphragm Dysphagia, hiccup, vomiting, belching,
41 Pass pain and stiffness of the back.
BL hun men Hun Gate Regulates Liver Qi, roots the etheral soul. Pain in the chest and hypochondriac
42 region, back pain, vomiting, diarrhea.
BL yang Yang Clears the Gallbladder and Stomach, Borborygmus, abdominal pain,
43 gang Headrope transforms damp-heat. diarrhea, pain in the hypochondriac
region, jaundice.
BL yi she Reflection Tonifies the Spleen, stimulates memory Abdominal distension, borborygmus,
44 Abode and concentration. vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty in
swallowing.
BL wei cang Stomach Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms Abdominal distension, pain in the
45 Granary damp, rectifies Qi and disinhibits the epigastric region and back, infantile
center. indigestion.
BL huang Vitals Gate Regulates the Triple Energizer, ensures Abdominal pain, constipation,
46 men the smooth spread of the Triple Energizer abdominal mass.
Qi to the Heart region.
BL zhi shi Will Chamber Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens the Nocturnal emission, impotence,

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dysuria, irregular menstruation, pain in
the back and knee, edema.
BL bao Bladder Vitals Opens the water passages in the Lower Borborygmus, abdominal distension,
48 huang Energizer, stimulates the transformation pain in the lower back, anuria.
and excretion of fluids.
BL zhi bian Sequential Relaxes the sinews, invigorates blood, Pain in the lumbosacral region,
49 Limit clears heat, removes obstructions from muscular atrophy, motor impairment of
the channel. the lower extremities, dysuria, swelling
around external genitalia, hemorrhoids,
constipation, beriberi.
BL cheng fu Support Soothes the sinews and quickens the Pain in the lower back and gluteal
50 connecting vessels. region, constipation, muscular atrophy,
pain, numbness and motor impairment
of the lower extremities.
BL yin men Gate of Strengthens the lumbar spine, soothes Pain in the lower back and thigh,
51 Abundance the sinews and quickens the connecting muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and
vessels, relieves pain. motor impairment of the lower
extremities, hemiplegia.
BL fu xi Superficial Soothes the sinews and quickens the Numbness of the gluteal and femoral
52 Cleft connecting vessels, quickens the blood regions, contracture of the tendons in
and relieves pain, clears and disinhibits the popliteal fossa.
the Lower Energizer.
BL wei yang Bent Yang Opens the water passages in the Lower Stiffness and pain of the lower back,
53 Energizer, stimulates the transformation distension and fullness of the lower
and excretion of fluids in the Lower abdomen, edema, dysuria, cramp of
Energizer, beneftis the Bladder. the leg and foot.
BL wei zhong Bend Middle Clears heat, resolves damp, relaxes the Lower back pain, motor impairment of
54 sinews, removes obstructions from the the hip joint, contracture of the tendons
channel, cools blood, eliminates stasis of in the popliteal fossa, muscular
blood, clears summer heat. atrophy, pain, numbness and motor
impairment of the lower extremities,
hemiplegia, abdominal pain, vomiting,
diarrhea, erysipelas.
BL he yang Yang Union Strengthens the lumbus and boosts the Lower back pain, pain and paralysis of
55 Kidney, soothes the sinews and quickens the lower extremities.
the connecting vessels, regulates the
Penetrating and Conception vessels.
BL cheng jin Sinew Support Soothes the sinews and quickens the Spasm of the gastrocnemius muscle,
56 connecting vessels. hemorrhoids, acute lower back pain.
BL cheng Mountain Relaxes the sinews, invigorates blood, Lower back pain, spasm of the
57 shan Support clears heat, removes obstructions from gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids,
the channel. constipation, beriberi.
BL fei yang Taking Flight Removes obstructions from the channel, Headache, blurring of vision, nasal
58 strengthens the Kidneys. obstruction, epistaxis, back pain,
hemorrhoids, weakness of the leg.
BL fu yang Instep Yang Removes obstructions from the channel, Heavy sensation of the head,
59 invigorates the Yang Qiao Mai Vessel, headache, lower back pain, redness
strengthens the back. and swelling of the external malleolus,
paralysis of the lower extremities.
BL kun lun Kunlun Expels wind, removes obstructions from Headache, blurring of vision, neck
60 Mountains the channel, relaxes the sinews, clears rigidity, epistaxis, pain in the shoulder,
heat, invigorates blood, strengthens the back and arm, swelling and pain of the
back. heel, difficult labor, epilepsy.
BL pu can Subservient Frees channels and quickens the Muscular atrophy and weakness of the

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relieves pain.
BL shen mai Extending Removes obstructions from the channel, Epilepsy, mania, headache, dizziness,
62 Vessel benefits the eyes, relaxes the sinews, insomnia, backache, aching of the leg.
opens the Yang Qiao Mai Vessel, clears
the mind, eliminates interior wind.
BL jin men Metal Gate Soothes the sinews and quickens Mania, epilepsy, infantile convulsion,
63 connecting vessels, opens portals, quiets backache, pain in the external
the spirit. malleolus, motor impairment and pain
of the lower extremities.
BL jing gu Capital Bone Frees the channels and quickens the Headache, neck rigidity, pain in the
64 connecting vessels, quiets the Heart and lower back and thigh, epilepsy.
spirit, dissipates wind and clears heat.
BL shu gu Bundle Bone Removes obstructions from the channel, Mania, headache, neck rigidity, blurring
65 clears heat, eliminates wind. of vision, backache, pain in the lower
extremities.
BL tong gu Valley Clears heat, removes obstructions from Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of
66 Passage the channel, eliminates wind. vision, epistaxis, mania.
BL zhi yin Reaching Yin Eliminates wind, removes obstructions Headache, nasal obstruction, epistaxis,
67 from the channel, invigorates blood, opthalmalgia, malposition of fetus,
clears eyes. difficult labor, retention of afterbirth,
feverish sensation in the sole.

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Vaso Concepcin (CV) Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function
CV 1 hui yin Meeting of Yin Nourishes yin, benefits essence, promotes
resuscitation, resolves damp-heat.
CV 2 qu gu Curved Bone Warms yang and supplements Kidney, Retention and dribbling of urine,
regulates menses and stops vaginal discharge. enuresis, nocturnal emission,
impotence, morbid leukorrhea,
irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea, hernia.
CV 3 zhong ji Central Pole Resolves damp-heat, promotes the Bladder
function of Qi transformation, clears heat.
CV 4 guan Origin Pass Nourishes blood and yin, strengthens yang,
yuan regulates the uterus, benefits original Qi,
tonifies the Kidneys, calms the mind, roots the
ethereal soul.
CV 5 shi men Stone Gate Strengthens original Qi, promotes the
transformation and excretion of fluids in the
Lower Energizer, opens water passages.
CV 6 qi hai Sea of Qi Tonifies Qi and yang, regulates Qi, tonifies
original Qi, resolves dampness.
CV 7 yin jiao Yin Nourishes yin, regulates the uterus.
Intersection
CV 8 shen Spirit Tower Rescues yang, strengthens the Spleen, tonifies
que Gate original Qi, warms and frees the original yang,
opens the portals and restores consciousness,
moves gastrointestinal Qi, transforms cold-
damp accumulating stagnations.
CV 9 shui fen Water Divide Moves Spleen and disinhibits water-damp.
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Indications
Vaginitis, retention of urine,
hemorrhoids, nocturnal emission,
enuresis, irregular menstruation,
mental disorders.
Enuresis, nocturnal emission,
impotence, hernia, uterine
bleeding, irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea, morbid
leukorrhea, frequency of
urination, retention of urine, pain
in the lower abdomen, prolapse
of the uterus, vaginitis.
Enuresis, nocturnal emission,
frequency of urination, retention
of urine, hernia, dysmenorrhea,
uterine bleeding, irregular
menstruation, morbid leukorrhea,
lower abdominal pain, prolapse of
the rectum, postpartum
hemorrhage, indigestion,
diarrhea, flaccid type apoplexy.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema,
hernia, anuria, enuresis, uterine
bleeding, amenorrhea, morbid
leukorrhea, postpartum
hemorrhage.
Abdominal pain, enuresis,
nocturnal emission, impotence,
hernia, edema, asthma, diarrhea,
dysentery, uterine bleeding,
irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea, morbid
leukorrhea, amenorrhea,
postpartum hemorrhage,
constipation, flaccid type
apoplexy.
Abdominal distension, edema,
hernia, irregular menstruation,
uterine bleeding, morbid
leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae,
postpartum hemorrhage,
abdominal pain around the
umbilicus.
Abdominal pain, borborygmus,
flaccid type of apoplexy, prolapse
of the rectum, unchecked
diarrhea.
Promotes the transformation of
fluids, controls the water
passages.
CV xia guan Lower Venter Promotes the descending of Stomach Qi, Epigastric pain, abdominal pain,
10 relieves stagnation of food, tonifies Spleen. borborygmus, indigestion,
vomiting, diarrhea.
CV jian li Interior Promotes digestion in the Stomach, stimulates Stomach ache, vomitting, edema,
11 Strengthening the descending of Stomach Qi. abdominal distension,
borborygmus, anorexia.
CV zhong Central Venter Tonifies Stomach and Spleen, resolves Stomach ache, abdominal
12 guan dampness, regulates Stomach Qi. distension, borborygmus, nausea,
vomitting, acid regurgitation,
diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice,
indigestion, insomnia.
CV shang Upper Venter Subdues rebellious Stomach Qi. Stomach ache, abdominal
13 guan distension, nausea, vomitting,
epilepsy, insomnia.
CV ji que Great Tower Subdues rebellious Stomach Qi, calms the Pain in cardiac region and chest,
14 Gate mind, clears the Heart. nausea, acid regurgitation,
difficulty in swallowing, vomitting,
mental disorders, epilepsy,
palpitations.
CV jiu wei Turtledove Tail Calms the mind, benefits original Qi. Pain in the cardiac region and the
15 chest, nausea, mental disorders,
epilepsy, palpitations, difficulty
swallowing, itchy skin on
abdomen.
CV zhong Central Palace Loosens the chest and rectifies Qi, downbears Distension and fullness in the
16 ting counterflow and harmonizes the center. chest and intercostal region,
hiccups, nausea, anorexia.
CV shan Chest Center Tonifies Qi, regulates Qi, dispels fullness from Asthma, pain in the chest,
17 zhong the chest, clears the Lungs, resolves phlegm, fullness in the chest, palpitation,
benefits the diaphragm and the breasts. insufficient lactation, hiccups,
difficulty in swallowing.
CV yu tang Jade Hall Loosens the chest and rectifies Qi, suppresses Pain in the chest, cough, asthma,
18 cough and dispels phlegm. vomitting.
CV zi gong Purple Palace Loosens the chest and rectifies Qi, suppresses Pain in the chest, cough, asthma.
19 cough and disinhibits the throat.
CV hua gai Florid Cantopy Loosens the chest, disinhibits the diaphragm, Fullness and pain in the chest
20 clears the Lung and stops cough. and intercostal region, cough,
asthma.
CV xuan ji Jade Pivot Loosens the chest and rectifies Qi, suppresses Pain in the chest, cough, asthma.
21 cough and downbears counterflow.
CV tian tu Celestial Stimulates the descending of Lung Qi, resolves Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry
22 Chimney phlegm, clears heat, stops cough, benefits the throat, hiccups, sudden
throat, soothes asthma. hoarseness of the voice, difficulty
in swallowing, goiter.
CV lian quan Ridge Spring Dispels interior wind, promotes speech, clears Swelling and pain of the
23 fire, resolves phlegm, subdues rebellious Qi. subglossal region, salivation with
glossoplegia, aphasia with
stiffness of tongue by apoplexy,
sudden hoarseness of the voice,
difficulty swallowing.
CV cheng Sauce Expels exterior wind. Facial puffiness, swelling of the
24 jiang Receptacle gums, toothache, salivation,
mental disorders, deviation of the
eyes and mouth.

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Vaso Governador (GV) Acupuncture Points

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Point Chinese English Function Indications
GV 1 chang qiang Long Strong Regulates Governing and Directing Diarrhea, bloody stools,
vessels, resolves damp-heat, calms hemorrhoids, prolapse of the
the mind. rectum, constipation, pain in the
lower back, epilepsy.
GV 2 yao shu Lumbar Transporter Extinguishes interior wind, calms Irregular menstruation, pain and
spasms and convulsions, stiffness of the lower back,
strengthens lower back. hemorrhoids, muscular atrophy of
the lower extremities, epilepsy.
GV 3 (yao) yang (Lumbar) Yang Pass Strengthens the lower back, tonifies Irregular menstruation, nocturnal
guan yang, strengthens the legs. emission, impotence, pain in the
lumbosacral region, muscular
atrophy, motor impairment,
numbness and pain of the lower
extremities, epilepsy.
GV 4 mung men Life Gate Tonifies Kidney yang, nourishes Stiffness of the back, lumbago,
original Qi, warms gate of vitality, impotence, nocturnal emission,
expels cold, strengthens the lower indigestion, irregular menstruation,
back, benefits Essence. diarrhea, leukorrhea.
GV 5 xuan shu Suspended Pivot Fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes Pain and stiffness of the lower
the Stomach, strengthens the back, diarrhea, indigestion.
lumbar and knees.
GV 6 ji zhong Spinal Center Fortifies the Spleen and disinhibits Pain in the epigastric region,
damp, supplements the Kidney and diarrhea, jaundice epilepsy,
stems desertion, strengthens the stiffness and pain of the back.
lumbar.
GV 7 zhong shu Central Pivot Supplements the Kidneys and Pain in the epigastric region, lower
strengthens the lumbar, harmonizes back pain, stiffness of the back.
the Stomach and relieves pain.
GV 8 jin suo Sinew Contraction Relaxes the sinews, eliminates Epilepsy, stiffness of the back,
interior wind. gastric pain.
GV 9 zhi yang Extremity of Yang Regulates Liver and Gallbladder, Jaundice, cough, asthma, stiffness
moves Qi, opens chest and of the back, pain in the chest and
diaphragm, resolves damp-heat. back.
GV ling tai Spirit Tower Diffuses the Lung and suppresses Cough, asthma, furuncles, back
10 cough, frees the channels and pain, neck rigidity.
quickens the connecting vessel.
GV shen dao Spirit Path Regulates the Heart, calms the Poor memory, anxiety, palpitation,
11 mind. pain and stiffness of the back,
cough, cardiac pain.
GV shen zhu Body Pillar Eliminates interior wind, calms Cough, asthma, epilepsy, pain and
12 spasms, tonifies Lung Qi, stiffness of the back, furuncles.
strengthens the body.
GV tao dao Kiln Path Stiffness of the back, headache, Clears heat, releases the exterior,
13 malaria, febrile diseases. regulates the Lesser Yang.
GV da zhui Great Hammer Clears heat, releases the exterier, Neck pain and rigidity, malaria,
14 expels wind, regulates Nutritive and febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon
Defensive Qi, clears the mind, fever, cough, asthma, common
tonifies the yang. cold, back stiffness.
GV ya men Mutes Gate Clears the mind, stimulates speech. Mental disorders, epilepsy,
15 deafness and mute, sudden
hoarseness of voice, apoplexy,
stiffness of the tongue and aphasia,
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GV feng fu Wind Mansion Eliminates wind, clears the mind, Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of
16 benefits the brain. vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post-
apoplexy, aphasia, hemiplegia,
mental disorders.
GV nao hu Brains Door Eliminates wind, benefits the brain, Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and
17 clears the mind. stiffness of the neck.
GV qiang jian Unyielding Space Calms the Liver and extinguishes Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of
18 wind, soothes the sinews and vision, mania.
quickens the connecting vessel.
GV hou ding Behind the Vertex Calms the mind. Headache, vertigo, epilepsy, mania.
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GV bai hui Hundred Clears the mind, lifts the spirits, Headache, vertigo, tinnitus, nasal
20 Convergences tonifies yang, strengthens the obstruction, aphasia by apoplexy,
ascending function of the Spleen, coma, mental disorders, prolapse of
eliminates interior wind, promotes the rectum and the uterus.
resuscitation.
GV qian ding Before the Vertex Extinguishes wind and relieves Epilepsy, dizziness, blurring of
21 tetany, frees the connecting vessels vision, vertical headache,
and disperses swelling, stabilizes rhinorrhea.
the spirit.
GV xin hui Fontanel Meeting Calms the Liver and extinguishes Headache, blurring of vision,
22 wind, opens the portals and settles rhinorrhea, infantile convulsion.
fright.
GV shang xing Upper Star Opens the nose. Headache, ophthalmalgia,
23 epistaxis, rhinorrhea, mental
disorders.
GV shen ting Spirit Court Calms the mind. Epilepsy, anxiety, vertigo,
24 palpitation, insomnia, headache,
rhinorrhea.
GV su liao White Bone-Hole Discharges heat and opens the Loss of consciousness, nasal
25 portals, returns yang and stems obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea,
counterflow. rosacea.
GV shui gou (also Water Trough (also Promotes resuscitation, benefits the Mental disorders, epilepsy, hysteria,
26 called: ren called: Human lumbar spine. infantile convulsion, coma,
zhong) Center) deviation of the mouth, apoplexy-
faint, trismus, puffiness of the face,
pain and stiffness of the lower back.
GV dui duan Extremity of the Nourishes yin and clears heat, Mental disorders, lip twitching, lip
27 Mouth relieves pain and quiets the spirit. stiffness, pain and swelling of the
gums.
GV yin jiao Gum Intersection Diffuses the Lung and frees the Mental disorders, pain and swelling
28 portals, clears heat and drains fire, of the gums, rhinorrhea.
brightens the eyes and relieves
itching.

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