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
LI-2
LI-2
Key PointYing SpringWater Point
key point for toothache sore throat dry mouth eyes and vision
LI-4
LI-4
Spirit PointKey PointYuan Point
Key point for headache and migraine key point for face & sense organs key point for teeth & toothaches key point for sweating key point for analgesia promotes lactation myopia night blindness Spirit Point (VHS2) promotes labour
LI-5
LI-5
Jing RiverFire Point
clears inflammation & swelling of eyes nose ears teeth head & throat; problems with voice wrist fingers
LI-6
LI-6
Key PointLuo Point
key point for tinnitus & deafness tooth decay regulation of water & fluid in body
LI-11
LI-11
Key PointHe SeaEarth 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
