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
Sp-1
Sp-1
Jing WellWood Point
menstrual bleeding bleeding chest breathing insomnia nightmares & excessive dreaming consciousness
Sp-3
Sp-3
Key PointShu StreamYuan PointEarth Point
key point for digestion diarrhoea bone joint knee & lumbar pain chest & abdominal pain fibro myalgia arthritis
Sp-4
Sp-4
Master PointKey PointLuo Point
key point for digestion vomiting diarrhoea abdominal pain insomnia gynaecological disorders
Sp-5
Sp-5
Jing RiverMetal Point
arthritis fibromyalgia sinews muscle & bone disorders & pain stiff & swollen joints ankle pain speech excessive thinking & mental activity
Sp-6
Sp-6
Key PointMaster Point
key point for digestion vision key point for menstruation dizziness diarrhoea conception key point for sex & reproduction key point for urination insomnia eczema & skin diseases consciousness
Sp-9
Sp-9
Key PointHe SeaWater Point
urination key point for oedema diarrhoea pain in middle or lower regions of body knee pain
