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
| Point | Special Point | Balances | Balance for: |
|---|---|---|---|
KI-1 | Spirit PointKey PointJing WellWood Point | 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 spirit | |
KI-2 | Ying SpringFire Point | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationFlow in loveremain openlet go of the false selfembrace the true selfFear fear based anxiety facing fears separation failure fear of failure fear of intimacy vigilance fear of fearHeat in body Diseases of the yang channels zang pathogens along channel and at distal end | |
KI-3 | Key PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point | 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) | QiLingJing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationEmotionsControlOriginal Qirecovery of the lost selflost selfjinginternal selfcore selfspiritfatigueshed fictional selfshed maskre-establishing connection with spiritliving our truthconnection being of service to connect core connection to heart empty mind to access knowing deeper selfinsufficient digestive firepartially digested foodlow energyBalanceFor 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 malaria |
KI-4 | Key PointLuo Point | EmotionsFearDrivenFocusedcalmnessstillnesssafetybelongingstabilityinsecuritiesragefreezeshockfrightpleasurefightflight fear based anxiety facing fears separation failure fear of failure fear of intimacy vigilance fear of feartrust trust ourselves trust others vigilenceQi Flow | |
KI-5 | Xi-Cleft | pain acute conditionsFear fear based anxiety facing fears separation failure fear of failure fear of intimacy vigilance fear of fear | |
KI-6 | Master PointYin Qiao Mai | anxiety overwhelm fear sense of urgency calm the mindBalance head and heartUnity shoulder burden yin accepts yang analysis vs intuition empty mind to deal with others flexibly life flows on hearts path thoughts and feelings | |
KI-7 | Key PointJing RiverMetal Point | loss and return of original nature tonify Ki yin and yang primordial qi original natureJing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationrecovery of the lost selflost selfjinginternal selfcore selfspiritfatigueshed fictional selfshed maskre-establishing connection with spiritliving our truthconnection being of service to connect core connection to heart empty mind to access knowing deeper selfShort breath and asthma Speech and voice Sinews and bones | |
KI-8 | Xi-CleftYin Qiao Mai | Emotions Trust trusting open confident honest connections good relationship within ourself faith in ourself faith innate nature destinypain acute conditionscalmnessstillnesssafetybelongingstabilityinsecuritiessincere sincerity trust communication truth integrity connection honest relationshipstrust trust ourselves trust others vigilence | |
KI-9 | Xi-Cleft | support original self original self re-birth reborn authentic open up to others | |
KI-10 | He SeaWater Point | 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 FlowTonificationSedationDisorders of the stomach and intestines Eating and drinking Points on knee influence the fu (yang organs) Skin disorders | |
KI-11 | protection structure core essense core vitality | ||
KI-12 | overcome fear on inward connection inner nature overcome shame overcome guilt sexuality unconscious beliefs fears motivations fertility | ||
KI-13 | vital life force creative life giving energy past traumas move forward create own path creative life force | ||
KI-14 | fullness sufficiency flow change contentment satisfaction balance | ||
KI-15 | flow from centre stable centred flow from core move through life express true self | ||
KI-16 | vitality link fire and water inner nature outward expression joy peace balance | ||
KI-17 | flexibility plans inner nature overcome obstacles | ||
KI-18 | inner nature express self integrate with outside | ||
KI-19 | |||
KI-20 | overcoming fear overcome doubt loss of faith feeling lost lost in life overly driven deep seated fears open heart nourishment | ||
KI-21 | overcome fears manifest destiny internal wisdom core wisdom power of spirit full potential | ||
KI-22 | Fear fear based anxiety facing fears separation failure fear of failure fear of intimacy vigilance fear of fear | ||
KI-23 | Spirit Point | sealed heart lacks authority inner knowingThe Heart Spirit Heart Balance of Yin and Yang overcome major hurdles transformation spirit purpose destinylet go of the false selfembrace the true self | |
KI-24 | Spirit Point | Connection to the Dao or spirit power to effect changeThe Heart Spirit Heart Balance of Yin and Yang overcome major hurdles transformation spirit purpose destinyQiLinglet go of the false selfembrace the true selfconnection to spirit spiritual transformation | |
KI-25 | Spirit Point | spirit true pathThe Heart Spirit Heart Balance of Yin and Yang overcome major hurdles transformation spirit purpose destinylet go of the false selfembrace the true self | |
KI-26 | forward flow connect deeper self express deeper self express heart’s intention reach out at heart level shine brightly inner self flowing into world | ||
KI-27 | Qi Flow |
