Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture points are colour coded to show whether they are key points or have balances. They are also marked with bands if they are to be avoided during pregnancy.
Color codes (learn more here):
Banded is to be avoided during pregnancy - especially ones pointing left /
Red is a key point and likely has a balance associated with it
Yellow has a balance associated with it
Green ones are Master points
Blue pins are extraordinary points
White are not associated with a balance
KI-1
KI-1
Shaped from innate nature
Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationGroundingrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightlet go of the false selfembrace the true selfrecovery of the lost selflost selfjinginternal selfcore selfspiritfatigueshed fictional selfshed maskre-establishing connection with spiritliving our truthaspiration vs expectations fixed goals new chapter and hope aspiration expectations connection to heart aspirations Clearing heat restoring consciousness rescuing collapse excess and heat from distal end of channel Stagnation and fullness in chest Disorders of the spiritbalanceaspirationplanningangerFrustrationdepression
Ht-6
Ht-6
Crack of light repressed emotions
pain acute conditionsrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightopen hearted fear of opening spirit gate open within flexible boundaries bitterness penetrating inside repressed emotions
Bl-19
Bl-19
Extremes of bravery and timidity finding a way around obstacles
rageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightfixed perspectives expectations overly focused re-evaluation failure fear of failure inaction due to fear of failure intuitive solutions
Du-13
Du-13
way of spirit true path potential inspiration endure flourish joy solidify changesrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflight
Du-12
Du-12
expression of heart connection to spirit connection to heartsupport structure stand straight firm true pathrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflight
Liv-2
Liv-2
Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightHeat in body Diseases of the yang channels zang pathogens along channel and at distal end
Liv-1
Liv-1
original nature false self self esteem true self true natureVirtue Negative Aspects of Self intimacy openness warm protected spontaneous control connection propriety (appropriate action) self mastery social interaction propriety external connection balance understanding of others understood by others discernment communication insight receptive valuable connected with heaven acting rightly pure inspired self worth letting go acknowledged alone sufficiency - having enough non-attached wisdom to treat myself well wisdom overcoming fear will driven clever able to rest full of life concentration focus meeting needs inside integrating myself into the wider world altruism reciprocity adaptability nourished understand myself true giving integrity interested in others adaptable giving and receiving self-esteem vision planning benevolent patient free flexible choice guarded vulnerable isolated unsafe betrayed hurt pained controllingJing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightSeat of personal power Confidence How we see ourselves Clearing heat restoring consciousness rescuing collapse excess and heat from distal end of channel Stagnation and fullness in chest Disorders of the spirit
KI-4
KI-4
vigilence
EmotionsFearDrivenFocusedcalmnessstillnesssafetybelongingstabilityinsecuritiesragefreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflight fear based anxiety facing fears separation failure fear of failure fear of intimacy vigilance fear of feartrust trust ourselves trust others vigilenceQi Flowfear loneliness disconnection distrust ourselves overthinking balance fear internal knowing stillness vitality
Bl-18
Bl-18
Assimilating life story so can live truly
rageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightLive truly difficult to assimilate truth vision of inner truth true to inner child value truth grounded thinking drawing on roots interpret meaning coming back to centre reborn
St-34
St-34
Toxic Emotions Fear Withdrawal Anger Frustration Lack of joy Embarrassment Hurt Sympathy (Excess sensitivity) Grief Disconnect Guilt Paranoia Disconnected Resentment Confused Bitterness Shame Defensive Disgust Disdain Worthless Immobilised Pointless Secrecy Intimidating Aloof Passive aggression Seething Always looking for a new answer Lying Sarcastic Teasing Blush and hide React and push back Prickly Ingratiation Complaining Direct people to be happy Superior Snide Push people away Lack of inspiration Futilepain acute conditionsrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflight
St-40
St-40
selfishness and needs
Toxic Emotions Fear Withdrawal Anger Frustration Lack of joy Embarrassment Hurt Sympathy (Excess sensitivity) Grief Disconnect Guilt Paranoia Disconnected Resentment Confused Bitterness Shame Defensive Disgust Disdain Worthless Immobilised Pointless Secrecy Intimidating Aloof Passive aggression Seething Always looking for a new answer Lying Sarcastic Teasing Blush and hide React and push back Prickly Ingratiation Complaining Direct people to be happy Superior Snide Push people away Lack of inspiration FutileEmotionsContentmentdisappointmentRelationship AnxietyrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightgiving receiving receiving spirit receiving from mother focus on others receive from family excess sympathy stagnation of needs repression of needs selfishness internal nourishment judging needs deserve careQi Flow
Ht-7
Ht-7
Spirit gate
spirittrue selfreturn to authentic selforiginal selfEmotionsCommunicationUnderstoodRejectedActivate SocNSOveractive SNSOveractive PNSOriginal QirageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightopen hearted fear of opening spirit gate open within flexible boundaries bitterness penetrating inside repressed emotionsexpression of heart connection to spirit connection to heartQi FlowFor Yin channels – for tonifying and harmonising their respective zang yin organsFor yang channels – treat disorders of their channel (not the fu) Heaviness of the body and pain of the joints Intermittent diseases such as malariaSleep
Ht-8
Ht-8
Inner treasures open within
Virtue Negative Aspects of Self intimacy openness warm protected spontaneous control connection propriety (appropriate action) self mastery social interaction propriety external connection balance understanding of others understood by others discernment communication insight receptive valuable connected with heaven acting rightly pure inspired self worth letting go acknowledged alone sufficiency - having enough non-attached wisdom to treat myself well wisdom overcoming fear will driven clever able to rest full of life concentration focus meeting needs inside integrating myself into the wider world altruism reciprocity adaptability nourished understand myself true giving integrity interested in others adaptable giving and receiving self-esteem vision planning benevolent patient free flexible choice guarded vulnerable isolated unsafe betrayed hurt pained controllingJing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationrageFearfreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflightopen hearted fear of opening spirit gate open within flexible boundaries bitterness penetrating inside repressed emotionsHeat in body Diseases of the yang channels zang pathogens along channel and at distal end