Fire Point
Earth Point
Metal Point
Water Point
Wood Point
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Lung Lu
Lu-10
Lu-10
Key PointYing SpringFire Point
Sore throat, dry throat, loss of voice, cough, shortness of breath with heart pain, chest pain with inability to catch the breath, heat in the body, aversion to cold, intake of alcohol leading to chills and fever, coughing blood, vomiting blood, blood in the urine, agitation of the heart, sadness and fear, anger and mania, sadness and anger, heart pain with fear and fright, yellow tongue coating, breast abscess, toothache, lacrimation, visual dizziness, genital itching, impotence with abdominal distention, headache, tetany, abdominal pain with inability to eat or drink, sudden turmoil disorder, oesophageal constriction, vomiting, childhood nutritional impairment, heat and pain of the palm and thumb, contraction of the elbow with distention and fullness of the arm
Sadness fear anger mania fright
Ht: I learn to love myself and others
SI: I absorb new ideas and learn from life
Pc: Grieving over my broken heart
SJ: Absorbing other people’s hurt and pain
Yuji
Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Lung channel
Speech childhood nutritional impairment key point for acute asthma and sore throat
At No TimeMoxibustion
throat Lung heat vomiting and coughing stomach and heart
To attach and separate fear of separation
Fish Border
Ht, SI, Pc, SJ, St
魚際
Lu-9
Lu-9
Spirit PointKey PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
Cough, cough with watery phlegm, asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath, much yawning, heat in the palms, dry throat, spitting blood, coughing blood, vomiting blood, agitation with heart pain, manic raving, belching, superficial visual obstruction, redness and pain of the eyes, cold shivering, toothache, swelling of the face, weakness or pain of the wrist, pain of the shoulder and back, pain of the supraclavicular fossa, pain in the inner aspect of the arm, breast pain, blood circulation
Dao/God (The Great Abyss)
Template Balancing - Original Qi & Ling E/M12
Shu Points
5 Shu Points (5 Elements)
Emotion Master Points
Emotion Master Point: Letting Go
Generalised Social Nervous System
Yuan Points
Reverence spirit points
Spiritual Spirit Points
Hui Meeting Points
Body Systems (Hui Meeting Points)
Qi Rhythm
Shu Stream (3rd most distal except GB41)
Manic raving agitation
St: I have everything I need to learn, I learn all that I want, I have nothing to learn from others.
Sp: I worry that others might see what I don’t know, I am too worried to take it all in.
Taiyuan
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point Hui-Meeting point of the Vessels. Yuan Source Point for the lung meridian. Regulates and tonifies lung Qi and Yin Qi.
key point for the lung asthma breathing vision shoulder pain
most important point for tonifying the lung phlegm descending function of the lung blood circulation and the one hundred vessels Lu channel and pain
bliss point great abyss
Supreme Abyss
St, Sp
太淵
Lu-8
Lu-8
Jing RiverMetal Point
Cough, asthma, wheezing, short breath, distention and pain of the chest and upper back, sore throat, febrile disease with absence of sweating, febrile disease with breathlessness, heat in the palms, heart pain with vomiting, wrist pain, much yawning, pain in the soles of the feet
yawning
Lu: Grief. Value. I do not value myself. I am better than others. I am different from others. I am not good enough.
Jingqu
Jing-River and Metal point
asthma
At No TimeMoxibustion
Lung qi cough and wheezing
Cry of sadness – grief
Channel Gutter
Lu
經渠
Lu-5
Lu-5
He SeaWater Point
Cough, coughing phlegm, wheezing, asthma, short breath, nosebleed, short breath, agitation and fullness of chest, shivering, dry mouth and tongue, painful throat, sneezing, coughing blood, nosebleed, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal distention, swollen limbs, fluid retention or frequent urination, heart pain, agitation of the heart, epilepsy, clonic spasm, cold shoulder, inability to raise arm to head, painful elbow and upper arm, lumber pain and knee pain, diabetes
Sobbing with grief acute childhood fright chronic childhood fright
Bl: Keeping my mind busy to avoid grief. There are no universal answers.
Ki: Fear of death and change. I listen to my own internal wisdom and connect with God. I have lost contact with myself. At a cross roads in life and not wanting to change.
Chize
He-Sea point and Water point
Hydration breathing muscles diabetes gastrointestine
heat rebellious qi water passages sinews (particular for hand and arm - eg used for tennis elbow and carpal tunnel) and pain
Inner self
Cubit Marsh
Ki, Bl
尺澤
Lu-11
Lu-11
Jing WellWood Point
Loss of consciousness, sore throat, throat pain, mumps, nosebleed, dry lips with desire to drink, febrile disease with cold shivering, agitation of the heart with cough and short breath, fullness of the heart with sweating, fullness below the heart, mania, childhood fright, vomiting, pain and contraction of the wrist, pain of the thumb, heat of the palms, pain of the upper arm, pain of the front of the ear
mania fright
Lv: Angry at myself. I let myself down. My plans do not work out.
GB: Angry at other people letting me down. I do not know what is right for me,
Ht: I learn to love myself and others.
Shaoshang
Jing- Well and Wood point Sun Si-miao Ghost point
throat consciousness
consciousness heat and the throat
Lesser Shang
Ht, GB, LV
少商
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Spleen Sp
Sp-2
Sp-2
Ying SpringFire Point
Sudden swelling of the four limbs, heaviness of the body with pain of the bones, swelling of the limbs, oppression of the chest, abdominal distension, epigastric pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, agitation when hungry and dizziness when full, agitation, insomnia, heart pain, febrile disease, cold, visual dizziness, lumbar pain with inability to turn, disorders of the big toe, heat sensation in the soles of the feet
Ht: I worry about those I love. Nobody loves me for who I am.SI: Afraid of rejection. Nobody feeds me love. Forgotten what joy is. Expressing my own feelings. Pc/SJ: Worried about intimacy and opening up to others
Dadu
Ying-Spring and fire point
spleen digestion vomiting diarrhoea constipation
At No TimeAcupunctureContraindicated
spleen dampness damp-heat middle jiao (middle third of body) heat
Great Metropolis
Ht, SI, Pc, SJ
大都
Sp-3
Sp-3
Key PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, heaviness of the body with pain of the bones, oppressive sensation of the four limbs, bowel sounds, diarrhoea, undigested food in the stool, inflamed colon, constipation, haemorrhoids, pain of the abdomen, distension of the abdomen or epigastrium or the chest and lateral costal region, pain of the epigastrium and/or heart, vomiting, hunger with no pleasure in eating, febrile disease with fullness and oppression and inability to lie down, pain of the forehead, heat in the body with agitation and fullness, pain of the knee and thigh, joint pains, lumbar pain, atrophy disorder, poor memory and brain power – weakened by excessive mental work
The 12 Aspects of Virtue E/M11
Template Balancing - Original Qi & Ling E/M12
Shu Points
5 Shu Points (5 Elements)
Emotion Master Points
Emotion Master Point: Contentment, disappointment, relationship anxiety
Truth Spirit Points
Deficient Digestion Balance BC21
Qi Rhythm
Shu Stream (3rd most distal except GB41)
Sleep Balance
Pain Balance
Heaviness of the body confusion
Sp: worry, anxiety, over thinking, fulfilled. My best is not good enough.
Taibai
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the Spleen channel
key point for digestion diarrhoea bone joint knee & lumbar pain chest & abdominal pain fibro myalgia arthritis
After 9th monthAcupuncture
spleen dampness damp-heat stomach qi
true to inner child
Supreme White
太白
Sp-5
Sp-5
Jing RiverMetal Point
Spleen deficiency, indolence, excessive sleep, lethargy with desire to lie down, abdominal distension, bowel sounds, watery diarrhoea, undigested food in the stool, constipation, cold pain in the epigastrium, excessive eating, chills and fever with vomiting, coughing and diarrhoea in children with no desire to eat, swelling of the face, jaundice, yellow face, stiffness and pain of the root of the tongue, impaired speech, cough, infertility, haemorrhoids, acute abdominal pain & hernia, mania-depression, agitation with thirst, excessive thinking, propensity to laughter, nightmares, melancholy heart, cold body with much sighing, chronic childhood fright, childhood fright epilepsy, pain and contraction of the sinews, lockjaw, ankle pain, pain of the inner thigh, bone painful obstruction, heavy body with painful joints, paralysis of one side of the body
Mania depression agitation melancholy laughter nightmares excessive thinking
LI: I let go of my worries, move ahead in life with joy. Depression.Lu: I need to protect others. I am afraid to let go of the past.
Shangqiu
Jing-River and Metal point
arthritis fibromyalgia sinews muscle & bone disorders & pain stiff & swollen joints ankle pain speech excessive thinking & mental activity
At No TimeAcupunctureContraindicated
spleen dampness sinews and bones calms the mind
Shang Mound
LI, Lu
商丘
Sp-9
Sp-9
Key PointHe SeaWater Point
Abdominal distension, cold and pain of the abdomen, pain of the lower abdomen, cutting pain in the middle of the intestines, no desire to eat, jaundice, sudden turmoil disorder, diarrhoea, sudden diarrhoea with undigested food in the stools, inflamed colon, oedema, swelling of the lower limbs, retention of urine, difficult urination, incontinence, painful urinary dysfunction, seminal emission, white vaginal discharge, pain of the genitals, acute abdominal pain & hernia, fullness below the heart, fullness of the lateral costal region, short breath with inability to lie down, heat in the chest, unremitting chills and fever, lumbar pain, pain and swelling of the knee, leg pain, arthritis of the knee.
Ki: Afraid of being alone. Afraid and anxious about others.
Bl: I live for others, other people can’t take care of themselves. I need to be in control.
Yinlingquan
He-Sea and Water point
urination key point for oedema diarrhoea pain in middle or lower regions of body knee pain
After 4th monthAcupunctureAfter 3rd monthMoxibustion
spleen dampness water passages the lower jiao (lower third of body)
selfishness and needs
Yin Mound Spring
Ki, Bl
陰陵泉
Sp-1
Sp-1
Jing WellWood Point
Uterine bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, blood in the urine, blood in the stool, vomiting blood, nosebleed, febrile disease with nosebleed, abdominal distension, sudden swelling of the four limbs, sudden diarrhoea, vomiting, no desire to eat or drink, difficult ingestion, agitation, heat in the chest, fullness of the chest, short breath, sighing, propensity to sadness, mania-depression, excessive dreaming, insomnia, chronic childhood fright, loss of consciousness, fever with absence of sweating, cold feet, cold sensation in the lower leg
Sighing mania depression sadness childhood fright mental restlessness excessive dreaming
GB: I worry about the choices I make. I am afraid to choose.
Lv: I resent always having to look after others, my mind keeps racing. I am unable to get the most out of life.
Yinbai
Jing-Well and Wood point Sun Si-miao Ghost point
menstrual bleeding bleeding chest breathing insomnia nightmares & excessive dreaming consciousness
At No TimeAcupunctureContraindicatedAfter 3rd monthMoxibustion
bleeding spleen chest calms the heart mind and spirit consciousness
vision of inner truth
Hidden White
GB, Lv
隱白
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Heart Ht
Ht-8
Ht-8
Key PointYing SpringFire Point
Palpitations, fright palpitations, sadness and worry with diminished qi, fear, fear of people, excessive sighing, chest pain, agitation and fullness, epilepsy, itching of the genitals, pain of the genitals, difficult urination, incontinence, prolapse of the uterus, chronic malaria, cold shivering, throat pain, stiffness of the tongue, contraction of the little finger or hand, heat of the palms, pain of the arm, contraction of the elbow and armpit
shock fright sadness worry excessive fearfulness schizophrenia psychosis
Ht: I love myself. I accept myself. I am myself around others. Other people like the real me. I am in control of my life. I do what others expect of me.
SI: I communicate what’s in my heart
Shaofu
Ying-Spring and Fire point
urinary disorders insomnia key point for shock
heat in heart and small intestine calms the mind heart qi Ht channel and pain
Inner treasures open within
Lesser Palace
少府
Ht-7
Ht-7
Spirit PointKey PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
Insomnia, frequent talking during sleep, poor memory, mania-depression, epilepsy, dementia, mental retardation in children, desire to laugh, mad laughter, insulting people, sadness, fear and fright, disorientation, agitation of the heart, loss of voice, heart pain, heart rate, palpitations, fright palpitations, pounding of the heart, throat painful obstruction, dry throat with no desire to drink, vomiting blood, spitting blood, yellow eyes, pain of the lateral costal region, red face, heat of the palms, short breath with heat in the body, shortness of breath, cold shivering, incontinence
anxiety fear frightened apprehensive sadness ceaseless laughter joy disoriented restless dementia mania insulting
Sp: I love myself and connect to others. I am afraid that putting myself first will hurt others.
St: I am not good enough to be loved.
Shenmen
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point
key point for calming spiritimportant point for heartmemoryhyperactivityinsomniadisturbed sleepDepressionwithdrawal
calms the mindthe heartcalms the heart
Spirit gate
Spirit Gate
St, Sp
神門
Ht-4
Ht-4
Jing RiverMetal Point
Heart pain, sadness and fear, restless, over thinking, excessive worry, anxiety, melancholy, insomnia, hysterical, sudden loss of voice, retching, throat abscess, redness and swelling of the eyes, cold bones and marrow, clonic spasm, contraction of the elbow and arm, itching of the hand, swelling and pain of the fingers
Sadness fear restless over thinking excessive worry anxiety melancholy hysterical
Lu: God loves me. I access spirit through my heart. I value myself.
LI: I let go of my feelings of inadequacy.
Lingdao
Jing-River and Metal point
Emotional equilibrium speech
calms the mind voice relaxes the muscles and sinews
Ling Dao transforming bitterness to revering our path
Spirit Path
LI, Lu
靈道
Ht-3
Ht-3
He SeaWater Point
Heart pain, fullness of the chest, pain of the armpit and lateral costal region, mania and laughter, epilepsy, tongue thrusting, poor memory, mental retardation, vomiting of foamy (watery) saliva, scrofula (tuberculosis of lymphatic glands), red eyes, headache and dizziness, visual dizziness, toothache accompanied by chills and fever, erosion and swelling of the gums, trembling of the hand and arm, numbness of the upper limb, inability to raise the four limbs, swelling and pain of the elbow joint, flaccidity of the elbow, inability to turn the neck, pain
Mania laughter
Ki: Afraid of being unloved.
Bl: Need to control myself and others. Totally controlled by others because I need to be loved.
Shaohai
He-Sea and Water point
Memory numb & trembling arm & hand paralysis
calms the mind phlegm heat Ht channel arm
Little sea fear of opening
Lesser Sea
Ki, Bl
少海
Ht-9
Ht-9
Jing WellWood Point
Heart pain, pain of the chest and lateral costal region, palpitations, pounding of the heart, loss of consciousness, mania-depression, epilepsy, excessive sighing, fright and sadness with diminished qi, febrile disease with agitation and restlessness, pain at the root of the tongue, swollen tongue, tongue thrusting, throat painful obstruction, dry throat, heat in the mouth, pain of the eyes, red eyes, yellow eyes, jaundice, heat in the body like fire, contraction of the hand, pain of the arm, inability to extend the elbow, pain of the palm that radiates to the elbow, armpit and chest
Mania depression fright sadness agitation restlessness sighing
Lv: I see the benevolence of my heart. I am not a good person.
GB: My decisions hurt others.
Shaochong
Jing- Well and Wood point
consciousness – reticular activity system eyes tongue
consciousness heat tongue eyes throat heart qi calms the spirit
Lesser Rushing
GB, Lv
少沖
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Kidney Ki
KI-2
KI-2
Ying SpringFire Point
Throat painful obstruction, insufficient saliva to moisten the throat, inability to speak, spontaneous sweating, night sweating, asthma, difficulty breathing, diminished qi, coughing blood, wasting and thirsting disorder, jaundice, protrusion of the tongue, fearful as if about to be apprehended, propensity to fear and fright, stabbing heart pain, nocturnal emissions, seminal emission, impotence, infertility, uterine prolapse, irregular menstruation, difficult urination, cold or damp diarrhoea, pain of the lower legs which prevents standing for long, pain and swelling of the instep, restless feet
Fear apprehension foreboding
Ht: Afraid to look inside self, of loving myself or not being loved by others
SI: Fear of rejection, fear of change and growth
Rangu
Ying-Spring and Fire point
Menstruation
After 9th monthAcupuncture
deficiency heat Kidneys the lower jiao
Hurt Ki yin deficiency
Blazing Valley
Ht, SI, Pc, SJ
然谷
KI-3
KI-3
Key PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
Deafness, tinnitus, headache and dizziness, toothache, nosebleed, sore throat, heat sensation in the mouth, phlegm in the mouth that feels like glue, wasting and thirsting disorder, hot disease with copious sweating, cough, cough with no pleasure in eating, wheezing, difficulty breathing, asthma, chest pain, insomnia, excessive dreaming, poor memory, heat sensation in the palms, stabbing pain in the heart, seminal emission, impotence, premature ejaculation, irregular menstruation, frequent and copious urination, enuresis, yellow urine, abdominal distension, difficult defecation, damp itchy skin lesions on the inner thigh, lumbar pain, pain of the abdomen and lateral costal region, coldness of the lower limbs, numbness and pain of the legs, swelling and pain of the ankle, swelling and pain of the heel
Template Balancing - Original Qi & Ling E/M12
Shu Points
5 Shu Points (5 Elements)
Emotion Master Points
Emotion Master Point: Control
Yuan Points
The Birth and Death (Golden Gate) Procedure
Connection Spirit Points
Deficient Digestion Balance BC21
Fatigue Balance
Qi Rhythm
Shu Stream (3rd most distal except GB41)
Ki3 Tai Xi – Great Mountain Stream
Sleep Balance
Pain Balance
St: I am afraid of being myself. Fear and discontent
Sp: I procrastinate and worry. Afraid of being alone or rejected
Taixi
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point
Lung is the canopy and Kidney is the root of the tree of the body
Strengthens both kidney yin and kidney yang.
Vision hearing memory vestibular menstruation sleep backache libido key point for kidney organ
Kidneys heat deficiency qi Lung lumbar spine
Being of service to connect
Supreme Stream
Sp, St and affects all Yin organs - Ht, Lv, Lu
太谿
KI-7
KI-7
Key PointJing RiverMetal Point
Oedema, urinary dysfunction, sweating, diarrhoea, distension of the abdomen with audible churning of the stomach and bowel, inflammation of the bowel, pus and blood in the stool, heavy feeling in the rectum after diarrhoea, bleeding haemorrhoids, constipation, dry tongue and parched mouth, curled tongue with inability to speak, pain in the nostrils, nosebleed, tooth decay, withered yellow complexion, propensity to anger with incessant talking, propensity to laughter, seminal emission, excessive menstrual bleeding, uterine bleeding, pain of the lumbar region, atrophy disorder of the leg, cold legs, cold and hot bones
Anger laughter
Lu: Afraid of being alone. Afraid to acknowledge what I do not know. Afraid to learn from others. Afraid to face my fears.
LI: I let go of my fear. Afraid to let go.
Fuliu
Jing-River and Metal point
Mother point of Kidneys
Water retention stuttering and speech difficulties key point for abnormal sweating
After 9th monthAcupuncture
Kidneys water passages oedema sweating damp damp-heat the lumbar region
Returning current
Returning Current
Lu, LI
復溜
KI-10
KI-10
He SeaWater Point
Difficult urination, diarrhoea, impotence, pain of the genitals, itching of the scrotum, hypogastric pain radiating to the genitals and inner thigh, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, periumbilical pain, uterine bleeding, white vaginal discharge, difficult conception, manic disorders, mania-depression, protrusion of the tongue with drooling, drilling knee pain with immobility, pain of the inner aspect of the thigh
Depression mania
Ki: Fear, taking action, and a love of being alive. Fear of fear point.
Yingu
He-Sea and water point
Depression infertility
damp-heat from the lower jiao (lower third of body) the Kidneys Ki channel and pain
Yin Valley
Ki
陰谷
KI-1
KI-1
Spirit PointKey PointJing WellWood Point
Loss of consciousness, epilepsy, childhood fright, dizziness, visual dizziness, cloudy vision, vertex headache, hypertension, throat pain, throat pain with inability to swallow, loss of voice, dry tongue, nosebleed, dark complexion, running piglet qi (violent discharge of qi up the Chong Mai channel), agitation, insomnia, poor memory, propensity to fear, rage with desire to kill people, madness, heart pain, cough, difficulty breathing, vomiting and coughing blood, sudden turmoil disorder with cramps, contracted sinews, constipation, lumbar pain with difficult defecation, difficult urination, pain in the lower abdomen in pregnant women with inability to urinate, fullness of the lower abdomen, periumbilical pain, infertility, impotence, disorders due to excessive sexual activity, fullness of the lateral costal region, jaundice, diminished qi, lower limb paralysis, pain and swelling of the leg, cold sensation of the feet and shins, chronic pain and numbness of the foot, coma
Agitation nervousness fear madness rage
Lv: Fear of change. Anger and rage. Stuck
GB: Fear of disapproval leading to difficulty making choices for myself
Yong Quan
Jing-Well and Wood point
Key point for clearing excess in head, balancing heart fire and Liver heat
Vision vestibular back pain memory menopause blood pressure sleep
After 9th monthAcupuncture
descending excess from the head calms the mind consciousness yang
Shaped from innate nature
Gushing Spring
GB, Lv
涌泉
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Pericardium Pc
Pc-8
Pc-8
Key PointYing SpringFire Point
Fever, coma, loss of consciousness, febrile disease accompanied by sweating which continues for days, hypertension, epilepsy, mania-depression, fright, sadness, propensity to anger, apprehension, ceaseless laughter, heart pain, pain of the chest and lateral costal region, cough, key point for all mouth ulcers, foul breath, difficult ingestion, vomiting, hypogastric masses, vomiting blood, ceaseless nosebleed, blood in the stool, haemorrhoids, dark urine, jaundice, yellow eyes, throat pain, tremor of the hand, eczema and tinea of the hand, scaling of the skin of the hand, heat in the palm of the hand, sweating of the palms, hand painful obstruction
Fright anger ceaseless laughter sadness apprehension schizophrenia
Pc: Connection with my own heart. I blame others, I am responsible, overly attached to my possessions, I may lose everything.
Laogong
Ying-Spring and Fire point Sun Si-miao Ghost point
Brain and emotions consciousness
After 3rd monthAcupuncture
heat in the pericardium consciousness heat in the heart calms the mind/spirit stomach heat in the middle jiao the nutritive level and cools blood
Palace of weariness heart weary
Palace of Toil
Ht, SJ, St
勞宮
Pc-7
Pc-7
Shu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
Heart pain, palpitations, pounding sensation of the heart, insomnia, epilepsy, mania, manic raving, propensity to laugh (without ceasing), agitation, weeping with grief, sadness, fright and fear, pain of the chest and lateral costal region, short breath, much sighing, breast abscess, breast pain, stomach pain, vomiting, intestinal abscess, foul breath, fever with agitation and absence of sweating or ceaseless sweating, heat in the body like fire, red eyes, yellow eyes, jaundice, throat pain, dry throat, pain at the root of the tongue, eczema of the hand, skin rash, carbuncles and furuncles, splitting headache, blood in the urine, difficult urination, swelling of the armpit, contraction of the hand, pain and contraction of the elbow, wrist pain, heat in the palms
Fright and fearweepinggriefagitationManiarestlessnessanxietySadnessexcessive laughteremotional upset that results from the breaking of relationshipssighing
St: Responsibility for all my needs being satisfied. Blame others for what I don’t have.
Sp: Worry about losing what I have, worry about being responsible.
Daling
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point Sun Si-miao Ghost point
insomnia carpel tunnel heart headache
heat in the heart calming the mind/ spirit stomach and intestines chest the nutritive level and cools blood
Excessive neediness blocking receptivity anger earth point of Pc
Great Mound
St, Sp
大陵
Pc-5
Pc-5
Jing RiverMetal Point
Sudden heart pain, palpitations, oppression of the chest, apprehension, propensity to fright, epilepsy, mania, agitation and restlessness, poor memory, loss of voice, halting speech, sudden mania, manic raving as if seeing ghosts, sudden fright disorder in children, ghost evil (NEFs), feel like lump in throat, goitre, impaired breathing, epigastric pain, vomiting, retching, nausea, vomiting and spitting of blood, vomiting of foam, sudden turmoil disorder, abdominal pain, clonic spasm, aversion to wind and cold, febrile disease, red face and yellow eyes, irregular or absence of menstruation, diseases of menstruation, painful urinary dysfunction, urethral pain, swelling of the armpit, pain of the inner aspect of the elbow and arm, heat of the palms, weakness of the wrist
Agitation apprehension fright restlessness mania raving delirium
Lu: I never admit I am wrong
LI: I am a victim. Can’t let go of persecution. Release others from being responsible for me.
Jianshi
Jing River and Metal point
Memory NEFs speech phlegm
phlegm settles and calms the mind/spirit vomiting stomach menstruation
Dampness in upper jiao Letting go of past or current intimate relationships.
Intermediate Messenger
Li, Lu, SI
間使
Pc-3
Pc-3
He SeaWater Point
Febrile disease, agitation and restlessness, agitation with thirst, dry mouth, dry tongue with pain of the lateral costal region, coughing blood, vomiting blood, summer-heat stroke, vomiting, diarrhoea, dysenteric disorder, sudden turmoil disorder, heart pain, palpitations, pounding sensation below the heart, propensity to fright, short breath and cough, skin rash, tremor of the head, tremor of the hand and arm, pain and contraction of the elbow and arm, paralysis of the upper limb
fright agitation restless
Ki: Afraid of taking responsibility for my own actions.
Bl: I am controlled by others, I would hurt others if I took charge of my life.
St: I am responsible for others.
SI: I can learn to be responsible for myself.
Quze
He-Sea and Water
heart disease gastroentoritis
heat from the qi nutritive and blood levels (the three deepest levels of penetration from heat) stomach and intestines vomiting Pc channel and pain
Marsh at the Crook
Ki, Bl, St, SI
曲澤
Pc-9
Pc-9
Jing WellWood Point
Injury by summer-heat, loss of consciousness, fever, fever with agitation and oppression, heat in the body like fire, headache, hypertension, pain at the root of the tongue, stiffness of the tongue, inability to speak, night-time crying in children, heart pain, agitation of the heart, oppression of the heart with absence of sweating, heat of the palms, tinnitus, vomiting and diarrhoea, epigastric pain, sudden turmoil disorder, childhood nutritional impairment
GB: I take responsibility for the choices I make, I blame others when things go wrong.
Lv: I balance my needs and the needs of others, I am angry with the people who hurt me.
Zhongchong
Jing-Well and Wood point
heart brain integration speech
heat in the Pericardium consciousness heart tongue summer-heat
Rushing to middle rushing or shutdown
Middle Rushing
GB, Lv
中衝
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Liver Lv
Liv-2
Liv-2
Key PointYing SpringFire Point
Headache, dizziness, redness and pain of the eyes, lacrimation, eye diseases, nosebleed, thirst, burning heat of the face, dark green complexion, death-like green colour, throat painful obstruction, dry throat with agitation and thirst, clutching sensation in the throat, bitter taste in the mouth, heat in the body, propensity to anger, sadness, propensity to fright, closes eyes and has no desire to look, excessive fright and little strength, propensity to fear as if seeing ghosts, madness, insomnia, palpitations, epilepsy, loss of consciousness, chronic and acute childhood fright, contracted sinews, fullness of the four limbs, deviation of the mouth, cramps and spasm in the hands and feet, hypertension, pain and itching of the genitals, pain of the penis, sudden involuntary erection, acute abdominal pain, hernia, painful urinary dysfunction, incontinence, retention of urine, difficult urination, white turbidity, red and white vaginal discharge, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal distension, incessant uterine bleeding, menstrual pain, inhibited menstruation, early menstruation, lower abdominal fullness, abdominal masses in women, difficult lactation, coughing blood, vomiting, pain of the heart and the liver, distension and pain of the chest and lateral costal region, pain of the chest and back, pain below the heart, much sighing, inability to catch the breath all day long, difficulty in catching the breath, shortness of breath, wasting and thirsting disorder with desire to drink, malaria, lumbar pain with difficulty in flexing and extending the back, swelling of the knee, pain of the inner aspect of the leg, heat in the shin, pain and swelling of the instep
Rage key point for anger irritability need to express sad fearful decisiveness courage fear shutting eyes with no desire to look
Lv: Stuck, life flows easily, I welcome change, resentment, anger.
Ht: There is nothing wrong with me. I can’t love myself. I am angry at myself.
SI: I learn & change. I am afraid of changing. Things only get worse.
Pc: I am angry about being hurt.
SJ: I am angry about being betrayed.
Xingjian
Ying-Spring and Fire point
NB: repression of any of 7 emotions causes anger.
NB2: anger harder to control.
NB3: unexpressed emotions lead to anger.
headache dizziness red eyes menstruation knee & back pain urination constipation
liver fire liver qi liver wind heat bleeding the lower jiao (lower third of body)
Moving Between
Ht, SI, Pc, SJ
行間
Liv-3
Liv-3
Key PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
Headache, dizziness, numbness of the head, severe muscle spasm pulling head back, contraction of the sinews of the hands and feet, epilepsy, childhood fright, deviation of the mouth, cramps and spasm in the hands and feet, hypertension, distension and pain of the lateral costal region, inability to catch the breath all day long, sighing, swelling of the armpit, pain of the liver and heart, distension of the heart, breast pain, epigastric or abdominal pain, periumbilical pain, pain and fullness of the hypogastrium, hernia, swollen testicles, retracted testicles, unilateral sagging of the testicle, pain of the genitals, insomnia, easily fearful, blurred vision, cloudy vision, redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, cracked lips, swelling of the lips, distension of the throat, pain of the throat, dry throat with desire to drink, internal heat with thirst, low grade fever, death-like green complexion, absence of menstruation, irregular menstruation, incessant uterine bleeding, uterine prolapse, ceaseless and profuse sweating after childbirth, insufficient lactation, incontinence, difficult urination, retention of urine, painful urinary dysfunction, oedema, jaundice, vomiting, vomiting blood, nausea, constipation, difficult defecation, bowel sounds, diarrhoea, inflamed colon, blood in the stools, severe weight loss, insufficiency of essence (semen) in men, seminal emission, insufficiency of qi, lumbar pain radiating to the lower abdomen, lumbar pain, pain of the inner and outer knee, pain of the lower leg, flaccidity and weakness of the legs, inability to walk, cold sensation in the knees and feet, cold feet, pain of the inner malleolus, swelling of the elbow, contraction of the five fingers.
Template Balancing - Original Qi & Ling E/M12
Shu Points
5 Shu Points (5 Elements)
Emotion Master Points
Emotion Master Point: Choices, resentment, frustration
Yuan Points
Heavenly Star Balance
Aspiration Spirit Points
Regulatory Balance
Solar Plexus Balance
Qi Rhythm
Shu Stream (3rd most distal except GB41)
Sleep Balance
Pain Balance
Fearfulness moodiness depression frustration pent-up feelings irritability premenstrual tension weepiness
Lv: Stuck, life flows easily, I welcome change, resentment, anger.
St: I let concerns over other people get in the way of my plans. I need to take care of other people first. Other people know best.
Sp: Its OK to put my plans first.
Taichong
Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
repressed emotion headache dizziness eyes sinews uterus eyes and key point for vision key point for menstruation sperm count pain & spasm defecation urination key point for hypertension brain
liver qi liver yang wind liver blood liver yin head and eyes menstruation lower jiao (lower third of body)
New chapter and hope
Great Rushing
St, Sp
太沖
Liv-4
Liv-4
Jing RiverMetal Point
Pain and retraction of the genitals, hypogastric pain, hernia, acute abdominal pain, seminal emission, seminal emission with dreams, difficult urination, painful urinary dysfunction, retention of urine, pain and swelling of the lower abdomen, abdominal discomfort after eating, periumbilical pain, difficult defecation, no pleasure in eating, green complexion, sighing, jaundice, yellow body with low grade fever, low grade fever, goitre, dry throat, lumbar pain, contracted sinews, numbness of the body, diminished qi, heaviness of the body, pain of the medial aspect of the knee, inversion of the feet, pain and swelling of the medial malleolus.
Sighing feeling heavy
Lu: My life is full of missed opportunities. If only.. I see the value in my past and embrace my future. LI: I let go of past failures. There is hope for my future.
Zhongfeng
Jing-River and Metal point
Seminal emission sex drive urination abdominal & genital pain
liver qi the lower jiao (lower third of body) liver channel heat
New chapter and hope
Middle Seal
Lu, LI
中封
Liv-8
Liv-8
He SeaWater Point
Swelling and itching of the genitals, pain of the genitals, pain of the penis, impotence, seminal emission, difficult urination, retention of urine, incontinence, diarrhoea containing undigested food, diarrhoea containing blood and pus, no pleasure in eating, uterine prolapse, masses of the abdominals or hypogastrium, infertility, absence of menstruation, swelling of the hypogastrium, hernia and acute abdominal pain, pain of the abdomen and lateral costal region, umbilical pain, mania, headache, visual dizziness, nosebleed, redness, heat swelling and pain of the eyes, short breath, knee pain, swelling and pain of the patella, coldness and pain of the knee and lower leg, pain of the inner thigh, extreme pain of the body
Mania
Lv: Stuck, life flows easily, I welcome change, resentment, anger.
Ki: I am afraid to follow my heart’s desire.
Bl: I have no control of my life. I resent being controlled by others. I am afraid people will not like me if I am myself.
Ququan
He-Sea and Water point
absence of menstruation impotence headache dizziness digestion
damp-heat from the lower jiao (lower third of body) genitals blood uterus yin
Spring at the Crook
Ki, Bl
曲泉
Liv-1
Liv-1
Spirit PointJing WellWood Point
Hernia, acute pain of abdomen, hypogastric pain, pain of the umbilicus, abdominal distension and swelling, constipation, heat of the lower abdomen, swelling and pain of the genitals, pain of the head of the penis, retraction of the genitals, swelling of the testicles, painful retention of urine, blood in the urine, painful urinary dysfunction, the five types of painful urinary dysfunction, incontinence, frequent urination, irregular menstruation, ceaseless uterine bleeding, menstrual pain, bleeding from the uterus, uterine prolapse, epilepsy, loss of consciousness, acute and chronic childhood fright, excessive fright and little strength, great fear as if seeing ghosts, mania-depression, nervous tension from stress, worry and oppression, bitter taste in the mouth, sighing, excessive sleep, sudden heart pain, cramps and spasm in the hands and feet, ceaseless nosebleed, copious sweating, hernia
Fear fright mania depression worry oppression sighing tense with a short temper deep frustration and repressed anger
Lv: Stuck, life flows easily, I welcome change, resentment, anger.
Dadun
Jing- Well and Wood point
urination abdominal pain menstrual pain & cycle consciousness hernia
qi in the lower jiao (third of body) pain genitals urination Liver qi stops menstrual bleeding consciousness and calms the mind
Big Mound
大敦
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Large Intestine LI
LI-5
LI-5
Jing RiverFire Point
Inflammation of nasal passages, nosebleed, tinnitus, deafness, ear pain, redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, superficial visual obstruction, lacrimation, toothache, pain from tooth decay, headache, chronic headache, frontal headache, throat painful obstruction, pain of the root of the tongue, mania-depression, febrile disease with agitation of the heart, manic raving, propensity to laughter, seeing ghosts, fright, cold cough, vomiting of foam, painful urination, malaria, fever with absence of sweating, weakness and pain of the wrist contraction of the five fingers, heat in the palms, difficulty in raising the elbow.
Mania depression seeing ghosts fright raving propensity to laughter
Ht: I let go of the past and embrace the present. I act with spontaneity. I value myself.
SI: I let go of my conflict with others and feeling misunderstood. I am always misused by others.
Pc: I let go of past hurts and forgive myself. I find value within.
SJ: I am worthy of connecting with others. I let go of inappropriate relationships.
Yangxi
Jing-River and Fire point
clears inflammation & swelling of eyes nose ears teeth head & throat; problems with voice wrist fingers
heat pain yangming (LI & St channel) fire calms the mind wrist joint
Yang Stream
Ht, SI
陽谿
LI-11
LI-11
Key PointHe SeaEarth Point
High fever that does not recede, thirst with sweating on drinking and dry and hot skin when does not drink, throat painful obstruction, loss of voice, toothache, redness and pain of the eyes, lacrimation, pain in the front of the ear, agitation and oppression of the chest, manic disorders, poor memory, tongue thrusting, dizziness, hypertension, goitre, scrofula, painful urination, rash, dry skin, scaly skin, itching of the skin, shingles, pain and itching of the whole body as if bitten by insects, clove sores on the back, distention and, pain of the abdomen, vomiting and diarrhoea, inflamed colon, absence of menstruation, numbness of the upper arm, painful obstruction, wind painful obstruction, paralysis of one side of the body, clonic spasm, contraction, immobility and pain of the elbow and shoulder, emaciation and weakness of the elbow, redness and swelling of the arm, atrophy disorder of the lower limbs, pain and swelling of the ankle, improves cerebral blood flow.
Mania
Sp: I worry about doing what is right. I cannot forgive myself.
St: I am content with the past. I cannot forgive the past.
Quchi
He-Sea and Earth point Sun Si-miao Ghost point Heavenly Star point
key point for fevers heat & skin key point for dry scaly itchy skin sore throat toothache key point for hypertension redness & pain of eyes key point for disorders of arm & atrophy digestion heart disease
heat blood wind damp itching defensive & nutritive qi and blood LI channel and pain
deserve care skin
Pool at the Crook
St, Sp
曲池
LI-1
LI-1
Jing WellMetal Point
Throat painful obstruction, toothache of the lower jaw, pain of the lower cheek, swelling of the submandibular region, dry mouth, deafness, tinnitus, loss of consciousness, fullness of the chest radiating to the lateral costal region, short breath and cough, febrile disease with absence of sweating, pain of the shoulder and back that radiates to the supraclavicular fossa, numbness and heat of the fingers
Lu: I let go of my grief.
Shangyang
Jing-Well and Metal point
hearing consciousness toothache
heat swelling pain consciousness
Shang Yang
Lu
商陽
LI-2
LI-2
Key PointYing SpringWater Point
Toothache, pain and swelling of the lower cheek, acute weeping eczema of the face, deviation of the mouth and eye, nosebleed, inflammation of nasal passages, throat painful obstruction, dry month, cloudy vision, eye diseases, yellow eyes, febrile disease, cold shivering, acute food stagnation, propensity to fright, excessive sleep, pain and stiffness of the shoulder and back
Fright
Ki: I am afraid to let go.
Bl: I let go of my need to control/ be controlled.
Erjian
Ying-Spring and Water point
key point for toothache sore throat dry mouth eyes and vision
After 8th monthAcupuncture
wind heat swelling pain
Fear of letting go & loss
Second Space
Ki, Bl
二間
LI-3
LI-3
Shu StreamWood Point
Throat painful obstruction, obstruction of the throat, toothache of the lower jaw, pain from decaying teeth, tongue thrusting, acute eye pain, dry scorched lips and mouth, nosebleed, inflammation of nasal passages, tinnitus, chills and fever, diarrhoea, bowel sounds, excessive sleep, fright, fullness of the chest, acute stiff neck, redness and swelling of the dorsum of the hand, difficulty in flexing and. extending the fingers
Fright
LI: Letting go. Holding on to things of value. Needing to be valued by others
Sanjian
Shu-Stream and Wood point
throat pain chronic & severe toothache fingers excessive sleep
wind heat throat teeth fullness diarrhoea
humanity revering humanity accepting humanity
Third Space
GB, Lv
三間
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Stomach St
St-41
St-41
Key PointJing RiverFire Point
Swelling of the face and head, frontal headache, pain of the eyebrow, brain confusion, redness of the face and eyes, visual dizziness, dizziness, pain in the mouth, biting of the tongue, abdominal distention, belching with abdominal distention and fullness, hunger with inability to eat, constipation, febrile disease with absence of sweating, epilepsy, clonic spasm, mania, agitation, sadness and weeping, fright palpitations, raving, seeing ghosts, hypertension, swelling and pain of the ankle joint, drop-foot, atrophy of the leg, heaviness of the knee and thigh, sciatica, sinew pain, injury of the big toe
mania agitation sadness weeping fright raving seeing ghosts
Ht: I need to be loved.SI: I communicate my needs to others. My needs are misunderstood. I misunderstand what others need from me.Pc: I need to stop people from getting hurt. I need to disconnect to avoid being hurt by other people. SJ: I find it hard to say no. Other people take my energy. I am other people.
Jiexi
Jing-River and Fire point
key point for frontal headache face swelling and pain hunger leg atrophy ankle and knee abdominal distention
heat from the Stomach channel and fu calms the mind St channel and pain
Stream Divide
Ht, SI, Pc, SJ
解谿
St-36
St-36
Key PointHe SeaEarth Point
Epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, vomiting pus and blood, hiccup, belching, distention and pain of the abdomen, fullness and distention of the heart and abdomen, heat in the middle jiao (third of body) with propensity to hunger, hunger without desire to eat, poor appetite, difficult ingestion, bowel sounds, flatulence, diarrhoea and inflamed colon, undigested food in the stool, chronic diarrhoea, sudden turmoil disorder, oedema, heaviness of the four limbs, lower abdominal pain and swelling with inability to urinate, jaundice, overeating, excessive fear, worry, out of balance body, insufficiency of original qi, insufficiency of yin qi, insufficiency of zang qi, insufficiency of stomach qi, short breath and cough, short breath with inability to stand for long, dizziness, dimness of vision, tinnitus, palpitations, hypertension, mania-depression, manic singing, raving, abusive talk, anger, fright, sadness, outrageous laughter, agitation with heat in the body, throat painful obstruction with inability to speak, chills and fever, febrile disease with absence of sweating, heavy head and pain of the forehead, headache, cold nose, pain of the lateral costal region, sudden heart pain, fullness of the chest and lateral costal region, qi rushing up to the chest, lockjaw, clonic spasm, loss of consciousness, breast abscess, swelling of the breast, pain of the knee and shin, pain of the thigh and shin, acute abdominal pain, muscle pain, lumbar pain with inability to turn
mania depression manic singing raving abusive talk anger fright tendency to sadness laughter agitation excessive fear worry
St: Over-thinking, weighing my needs against other’s needs. My needs are never satisfied. Giving more than receiving. Resentment.
Zusanli
He-Sea and Earth point of the Stomach channel
Gao Wu Command point
Ma Dan-yang
Heavenly Star point
key point for stomach spleen and kidneys key point for qi key point for abdominal region for digestion eating and the intestines vision dizziness key point for chronic fatigue overtaxed body legs muscle pain all diseases
Digestion and vomiting
Leg Three Miles
足三里
St-45
St-45
Jing WellMetal Point
Swelling of the face, heat in the head, nosebleed, yellow nasal discharge, hay fever with nosebleed, toothache, lockjaw, throat pain, cracked lips, deviation of the mouth, Fullness and distention of the chest and abdomen, excessive hunger, lack of appetite, malaria, yellow urine, jaundice, loss of consciousness, excessive dreaming, easily frightened with desire to sleep, insomnia, dizziness, mania-depression, desires to ascend to high places and sing, discards clothing and runs around, sensation of cold in the shin, cold of the lower limbs and feet, swelling and pain of the knee.
mania singing stripping
Lu: Grieving over being neglected by others, or having lost connection with myself. Lost connection with spirit.
LI: Letting go of the need to be praised, rewarded and accepted. Finding the value within instead of in what money can buy.
Lidui
Jing- Well and Metal point
consciousness swollen face toothache excessive hunger insomnia excessive dreaming
After 6th monthAcupuncture
heat in the Stomach channel heat calms the mind consciousness
Strict Exchange
Lu, LI
厲兌
St-44
St-44
Key PointYing SpringWater Point
Abdominal pain, distention of the lower abdomen, bowel sounds, diarrhea, inflamed colon. blood in the stool, constipation, febrile disease with absence of sweating, cold shivering, aversion to cold, nettle rash, hives, pain of the skin of the chest, blood in the urine, aversion to the sound of people talking, desire for silence, frequent yawning, pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
depression desire for silence yawning
Ki: Afraid of hurting others. Afraid of being alone.
Bl: Trying to protect others by directing them.
Neiting
Ying-Spring and Water point of the Stomach channel Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
key point for toothache pain of face eye throat key point for face pain intestines diarrhea constipation sensitivity to noise
heat in the Stomach channel pain the intestines damp-heat calms the mind
Inner Courtyard
Ki, Bl
内庭
St-43
St-43
Key PointShu StreamWood Point
Oedema, pain and swelling of the eyes, abdominal pain, abdominal distention and fullness, bowel sounds fullness of the chest and lateral costal region, belching, fever with absence of sweating, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot, difficulty in flexing and extending the toes.
Lv: I need to take other people into account when planning my future. I live for others.
GB: Inability to choose because it is difficult to please everyone. Resentment and over-thinking. Over rationalization. Following logic instead of intuition.
Xiangu
Shu-Stream and Wood point
key point for oedema of face abdominal distention foot pain
spleen oedema the stomach and intestines
judging needs
Sunken Valley
GB, Lv
陷谷
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Small Intestine SI
SI-5
SI-5
Jing RiverFire Point
Swelling of the neck and submandibular region, lockjaw, stiffness of the tongue in babies preventing suckling, tongue thrusting, toothache in both the upper and lower jaw, tinnitus and deafness, visual dizziness, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, mania, mad walking, clonic spasm, pain of the chest or lateral costal region with difficulty in breathing, febrile disease with absence of sweating, chills and fever, pain of the wrist and hand, pain of the arm, shoulder pain with inability to dress oneself, painful haemorrhoids
Mania mad walking. Brings mental clarity to help distinguish the right path among several
SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.
Yanggu
Jing-River and Fire point
swelling of the neck jaw toothache
heat swelling calms the mind
Yang Valley
Ht
陽谷
SI-8
SI-8
He SeaEarth Point
Scrofula, swelling and pain of the throat, swelling of the cheek, swelling of the gums, swelling and pain of the elbow and armpit, toothache, tooth decay, dizziness, headache, deafness, yellow eyes, epilepsy, tongue thrusting, clonic spasm, mad walking, agitation of the heart, pain of the neck, pain of the neck radiating to the elbow, pain of the scapula, pain of the postero-lateral aspect of the shoulder, pain of the upper arm and elbow, inability to raise the four limbs, lumbar pain radiating to the hypogastrium, lower abdominal pain
Mad walking schizophrenia
St: I need to understand myself to understand others. I need other people to accept and love me. No one loves the real me.
Sp: I love myself. I understand my deeper nature. My spirit nourishes me.
Xiaohai
He-Sea and Earth point
scapula pain pain/paralysis of the ulnar nerve irritable & inflamed colon
heat swelling calms the mind head eyesight SI channel and pain
Focussing on others needs in relationships Focussing on others needs in relationships
Small Sea
St, Sp
小海
SI-1
SI-1
Key PointJing WellMetal Point
Loss of consciousness, cold sensation below the heart, agitation with heart pain, oppression and pain of the chest, pain of the lateral costal region, mania disorder, clonic spasm, cold shivering, chills and fever with absence of sweating, febrile disease, cough, headache, dizziness, superficial visual obstruction, red eyes, nosebleed, deafness, tinnitus, throat painful obstruction, curled tongue, stiff tongue, heat in the mouth, erosion of the mouth, mouth ulcers, drooling, swelling of the breast, breast abscess, absence of lactation, levels of prolactin in the blood, stiff neck, pain of the postero-lateral shoulder and upper arm, pain of the elbow, trembling and numbness of the arm, disorders of the little finger
Mania
Lu: Grieving over losing touch with self. Communicating with my soul/ spirit.
LI: I let go of misunderstandings. I am myself around people I value.
Shaoze
Jing-Well and Metal point
heat related conditions of eyes ears throat tongue key point for breasts & lactation consciousness coma stroke
heat senses consciousness lactation breasts sore throat
Lesser Marsh
LI, Lu
少澤
SI-2
SI-2
Ying SpringWater Point
Mumps, swelling and pain of the neck, swelling of the cheek radiating to the ear, throat pain, throat pain that prevents swallowing, superficial visual obstruction, eye pain with lacrimation, bursting eye pain, red eyes, congested nose, nosebleed, tinnitus, cough with fullness of the chest, coughing blood, febrile disease with absence of sweating, thirst, difficult urination with dark urine, epilepsy, post-partum absence of lactation, stiffness and pain of the neck and back, pain of the scapula, pain and inability to raise the arm, wrist pain, heat of the palms, heat and pain of the little finger, itching and numbness of the fingers
Ki: Afraid to communicate what is in my heart.
Bl: I need to be careful to behave the way others expect me to. I am cautious to not show what I really feel. I have no emotions. I am numb to my feelings.
Qiangu
Ying-Spring and Water point
Pain & redness of the eyes congested nose sore throat tinnitus
wind-heat swelling the eyes ears and throat SI channel and pain
Forward flowing valley fear of flowing
Front Valley
Ki, Bl
前谷
SI-3
SI-3
Master PointKey PointShu StreamWood Point
Stiffness and pain of the neck, difficulty in turning the neck, one-sided headache, bilateral headache, pain of the back and shoulder, pain of the shoulder, elbow and arm, contraction of the elbow, contraction and pain of the fingers, pain of the lumbar region and knees, hemiplegia, malaria, night sweating, cold shivering, chills and fever, febrile disease with absence of sweating, fullness of the chest, jaundice, dark hesitant urination, epilepsy, mania-depression, disorders of the Governing vessel, deafness, tinnitus, superficial visual obstruction, redness and pain of the eyes, swelling of the eyes with lacrimation, nosebleed, toothache, swelling of the throat and cheek, redness, swelling and pain of both cheeks, loss of voice
Set boundaries and restrict, however do not over restrict
Regulate the excessiveness and deficiency of your life
Strike a balance, walk the central path
Favourable to be steadfast and upright in hardship
Find strength, speed, quickness
Be upright
Mania depression schizophrenia. Helps in gaining strength to face up to choices and difficult decisions in life. Improves clarity judgement and strength of character
Lv: I freely express my vision. I listen to my heart’s vision. Stuck expression.
GB: I listen to what is in my heart when making choices for myself. My heart understands what is right.
Gv: Other people support my views. No one thinks or feels like I do.
Houxi
Shu-Stream and Wood point
Confluent point of the Governing vessel (Du Mai)
Key point for occipital headache one sided headache key point for neck & back pain febrile key point for epilepsy heat in ears & eyes key point for cerebral disorders
occiput neck and back SI channel pain wind heat malaria calms the mind brain epilepsy heat senses the Governing vessel
Back Stream
GV, GB, Lu
後谿
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Bladder Bl
Bl-60
Bl-60
Key PointJing RiverFire Point
Childhood epilepsy, epilepsy, madness, lockjaw, headache, heat in the head, visual dizziness, redness pain and swelling of the eyes, bursting eye pain, pain of the upper teeth, hay fever with nosebleed, stiff neck, contraction of the shoulder and back, heart pain that radiates to the back, lumbar pain, sacral pain, pain of the coccyx, sciatica, pain behind the knee, ankle pain, heel pain, paralysis of one side of the body, fullness of the chest, short breath, cough, malaria, difficult labour, retention of placenta, difficulty in conceiving, swelling of the genitals, abdominal pain, difficult defecation
madnessfright
SJ: I am always right, my way is the right way.
Pc: I am responsible for my life & in control, other people control me, I know best.
Ht: I need to live up to other people’s expectations in order to be loved, I am myself and am loved, I hate my life.
SI: I am rejected, I choose to learn from life, I understand and am in control of myself.
Kunlun
Jing-River and Fire point
Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
Key point for pain anywhere on Bl channel headache pain in any part of head eye pain neck & back pain sciatica labour conception
At No TimeAcupunctureContraindicated
heat lowers yang wind reducing excess entire Bl channel pain sinews and lumbar spine promotes labour
kunluntrust in ourselves balancing yin and yang open up
Kunlun Mountains
SJ, Pc, Ht, SI
昆侖; 崑崙[8]
Bl-40
Bl-40
Key PointHe SeaEarth Point
Pain and stiffness of the lumbar spine, heaviness of the lumbar region and buttock, cold sensation of the sacrum, coccyx and thigh, knee pain extending to the big toe, difficulty in flexing and extending the hip and knee joints, contraction of the sinews around the popliteal fossa, weakness of the legs, atrophy disorder and painful obstruction of the lower limb, windstroke, paralysis of one side of the body, injury by summer-heat, febrile disease with absence of sweating, injury by cold with heat of the four limbs, alternating chills and fever, ceaseless thirst, abdominal pain, fullness of the lower abdomen, vomiting and diarrhoea, inflamed colon, incontinence, difficult urination, dark urination, distension and pain of the hypogastrium, nosebleed, pain of the lower teeth, headache, throat painful obstruction, epilepsy, haemorrhoid pain, clove sores, acute strep infection of the skin, eczema, hives
St: I need to give to receive. I must make sure everyone else is happy. Other people control me.
Sp: I acknowledge the good in me. I have compassion for others.
Weizhong
He-Sea and Earth point
Goa Wu Command point
Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
Key point for lumbar pain knee pain skin body temperature
After 1st monthAcupunctureAfter 5th monthMoxibustion
lumbar region knees tendons detoxifies Bl channel pain cools the blood summer-heat vomiting diarrhoea bladder
Facing fears and having faith
Middle of the Crook
St, Sp
委中
Bl-67
Bl-67
Jing WellMetal Point
Vertex headache, occipital headache, heaviness of the head, neck pain, nasal congestion, nosebleed, eye pain, pain of the inner part of eye (near nose), superficial visual obstruction, deafness and tinnitus, pain of the lateral costal region and chest, agitation of the heart, retention of placenta, malposition of foetus, delayed labour, prolonged or difficult labour, difficult urination, painful urinary dysfunction, seminal emission, absence of sweating, heat in the soles of the feet, cramps, clonic spasm, swelling of the knees
Lu: I am free to learn from life, no one respects me.
LI: I let go of my insecurities.
Zhiyin
Jing- Well and Metal point
vision hearing promotes labour turns foetus headache
At No TimeAcupunctureContraindicated
wind head eyes turning the foetus facilitates labour
Reaching Yin
Lu, LI
至陰
Bl-66
Bl-66
Key PointYing SpringWater Point
Heaviness of the head, neck pain, visual dizziness, redness of the eyes, nosebleed, sweating without aversion to cold, vomiting, undigested food (in the stool), cough and short breath, fullness of the chest with congested fluids, mania, propensity to fright
Mania fright
Bl: I need approval; I am free to be myself. Control. I’m in charge of my life.
Zutonggu
Ying-Spring and Water point
heavy headKey point for expressing inner will and wisdom in a balanced way in life
head lung qi stomach qi
Foot Connecting Valley
Bl
足通谷
Bl-65
Bl-65
Shu StreamWood Point
Headache, occipital headache, stiff neck, deafness, visual dizziness, redness and pain eyes, redness and erosion of the inner canthus, yellow eyes, chills and fever, aversion to wind and cold, heat in the body, malaria, mania-depression, carbuncular swellings on the back, clove sores on the back, haemorrhoids, diarrhoea, pain of the lumbar region and back, thigh pain
Mania-depression
GB: I make free choices, I resent my lack of freedom, insecure, I need to consider others when making choices for myself.
Lv: I follow the plans of my heart. There is no plan.
Shugu
Shu-Stream and Wood point.
eye pain headache
head eyes heat swelling Bl channel and pain
Restraining Bone
GB, Lv
束骨