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: |
|---|---|---|---|
St-1 | Key Point | replenish let go letting go growth learning release pastallow tears to flow let go to move forward let go of old patterns purity of spirit capacity to let go fear of separation cry of sadness grief letting go of projects letting go of grief fear of letting go lossQi Flow | |
St-2 | pureness clear clutter winds of change purity connect inwardly follow true path true self original selfassimilation life story vision of inner truth value truth true to inner child draw on roots grounded thinking | ||
St-3 | strength structure stability inner core deep sense of self centre | ||
St-4 | Key Point | nourishment energy nurture self nourishment receive neediness cravings unmet emotional needs | |
St-5 | giving 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 care | ||
St-6 | Key Point | entitiesghostsBrain IntegrationbrainLive 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-7 | Live 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-8 | Key Point | tying together thoughts action taking action insights heart heart wisdomHeadacheLive 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 rebornBrain IntegrationConfusionDizzinessDepression | |
St-9 | Key Point | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationurgent breathingred complexionlow energydifficult speakingreceive humanity walk with dignity dignity giving receiving care balance neediness open to receive mother issues sFor Brainhead and throatcoughvomiting and headachewhere there is disharmony between Qi of body and headFor people not connected to their body or feelings.Body connection | |
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St-12 | nourishment isolated alone disconnected receive connected open self connect self connect others connect inwards self nourishment needy boundaries | ||
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St-17 | Emotionscare for selfprotect integritystand up for our truth | ||
St-18 | Emotionscare for selfprotect integritystand up for our truth | ||
St-19 | Emotions giving 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 care | ||
St-20 | giving 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 care | ||
St-21 | giving 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 care | ||
St-22 | giving 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 care | ||
St-23 | giving 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 care | ||
St-24 | |||
St-25 | Spirit PointKey PointAlarm PointFront-Mu Point | Stability during transitions stability changeimproving digestionconstipationdiarrheoadeficiency excess diagnosis treatmentRelationships Sexuality Balance of the yin and the yang CreativityCandida overgrowthdeficient digestiondamp heat | |
St-26 | Live 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 | ||
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St-28 | Balance 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 | ||
St-29 | Live 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-30 | abdominal fullnessinability to eatimproving digestionaccess to digestive qisuppressed sexualitypast traumavitalisesnourishescreatesintegrate core naturetrauma betrayal intimacy trauma sexual repression heartbreak sexual trauma | ||
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St-33 | giving 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 care | ||
St-34 | Xi-Cleft | 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-35 | Key Point | calmnessstillnesssafetybelongingstabilityinsecurities | |
St-36 | Key PointHe SeaEarth 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 FlowTonificationSedationabdominal fullnessinability to eatimproving digestionaccess to digestive qiconstipationdiarrheoaDisorders of the Abdomen Lumber region and back Head and nape Face and mouth Chest and lateral costal region ResuscitationHeadache Headache and speech Sinews arms hand skin Digestion Skin throat cold Speech anger eating Lumber pain stiffness of bones and sinews Constipation lumber pain knee Short breath groaning cramps Hip and leg pain Knee and leg Vision fright fits walkingQiinsufficient digestive firepartially digested foodlow energyBalanceDisorders of the stomach and intestines Eating and drinking Points on knee influence the fu (yang organs) Skin disorders | |
St-37 | Key PointHe SeaLower He Sea | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationbody feels bigdo not feel right but no obvious sicknessfeel reduced but not obvious sicknessbody feels smallimproving digestionconstipationdiarrheoaconnection being of service to connect core connection to heart empty mind to access knowing deeper selfDisorders of the stomach and intestines Eating and drinking Points on knee influence the fu (yang organs) Skin disorders | |
St-38 | Key Point | Live 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-39 | Key PointHe SeaLower He Sea | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationbody feels bigdo not feel right but no obvious sicknessfeel reduced but not obvious sicknessbody feels smallDisorders of the stomach and intestines Eating and drinking Points on knee influence the fu (yang organs) Skin disorders | |
St-40 | Key PointLuo Point | 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 | |
St-41 | Key PointJing RiverFire Point | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationNutritional DeficiencyToxicityAllergyHeavy MetalsCell SaltsBalanceShort breath and asthma Speech and voice Sinews and bones | |
St-42 | Yuan Point | QiLingEmotionsWorryNourishmentFinding Place for MeOriginal QiBalance 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 feelingsQi Flow | |
St-43 | Key PointShu StreamWood Point | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationgiving 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 careFor 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 | |
St-44 | Key PointYing SpringWater Point | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedationimproving digestionconstipationdiarrheoaHeadache Headache and speech Sinews arms hand skin Digestion Skin throat cold Speech anger eating Lumber pain stiffness of bones and sinews Constipation lumber pain knee Short breath groaning cramps Hip and leg pain Knee and leg Vision fright fits walkingHeat in body Diseases of the yang channels zang pathogens along channel and at distal end | |
St-45 | Jing WellMetal Point | Jing Well Ying Spring Shu Stream Jing River He SeaQi FlowTonificationSedation Clearing heat restoring consciousness rescuing collapse excess and heat from distal end of channel Stagnation and fullness in chest Disorders of the spirit |
