Extra Points INCOMPLETE

Question 1

Anmian

Answer 1

LOCATED midway b/t TW17 and GB20. FOR insomnia, vertigo, HA, palpitation, mental disorder. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8” (CAM)

Question 2

Bafeng

Answer 2

(“Eight Winds”) LOCATED on the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. FOR excessive Heat, toe numbness, spasm and contracture of the toes, redness and swelling of the dorsum of the foot. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5” or prick to bleed; moxa applicable. (CAM) also for malaria, HA, irregular menses (Deadman)

Question 3

Baichongwo

Answer 3

LOCATED 1 cun superior to SP10. FOR rubella, eczema, G.I. parasitic diseases. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 1-1.2”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 4

Bailao

Answer 4

LOCATED 2 cun above GV14, 1 cun lateral to midline. FOR scrofula, cough, asthma, whooping cough, neck rigidity. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 5

Baxie

Answer 5

LOCATED on the dorsum of the hand, at the junction of the red and white skin of the hand webs, 8 in all, making a loose fist to locate. FOR excessive Heat, finger numbness, spasm and contracture of the fingers, redness and swelling of the dorsum of the hand. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5” or prick to bleed; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 6

Bitong

Answer 6

LOCATED at the highest point of the nasolabial groove. FOR rhinitis, nasal obstruction, nasal boils. METHOD: puncture subcutaneously upward 0.3-0.5” (CAM)

Question 7

Bizhong

Answer 7

LOCATED on the lateral aspect of the forearm, midway between the transverse wrist crease and elbow crease, betweem the radius and ulna. FOR: paralysis, spasm and contracture of the upper extremities, pain of the forearm. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 1-1.2”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 8

Dagukong

Answer 8

(“Big Bone’s Space”) LOCATED at the middle of the transverse crease of the phalangeal joint of the thumb, dorsal aspect. FOR eye disease, vomiting and diarrhea. METHOD: use moxa. (O’Connor/Bensky)

Question 9

Dannangxue

Answer 9

LOCATED in a tender spot 1-2 cun directly below GB34. FOR acute and chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, biliary ascariasis, muscular atrophy and numbness of the lower extremities. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2” (CAM)

Question 10

Dingchuan

Answer 10

LOCATED 0.5 cun lateral to GV14. FOR asthma, cough, neck rigidity, pain in shoulder and back, rubella. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8”; moxa applicable (CAM)

Question 11

Erbai

Answer 11

LOCATED on the metacarpal aspect of the forearm, 4 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, on both sides of the tendom m. flexor carpi radialis, 2 points on each arm. FOR hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 12

Erjian

Answer 12

LOCATED at apex of ear with auricle folded forward. FOR redness/swelling/pain of eyes, febrile disease, nebula. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.2” / prick to bleed. Moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 13

Haiquan

Answer 13

(“Sea’s Spring”) LOCATED in the center of the frenulum linguae on the underside ofthe tongue. FOR: spasm of the diaphragm, symptoms of emaciation and thirst,glossitis. METHOD: prick to bleed. (O’Connor/Bensky)

Question 14

Heding

Answer 14

LOCATED in the depression of the midpoint of the superior patellar border. FOR knee pain, weakness of foot and leg, paralysis. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 15

Huanzhong

Answer 15

LOCATED midway between GB30 and GV2. FOR lumbar pain, thigh pain. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 1.5-2”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 16

Huatuojiaji

Answer 16

A group of 34 points on both sides of the spinal column, 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of each spinous process from the first thoracic vertebra to the fifth lumbar vertebra. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1” in cervical, chest regions; 1-1.5” in lumbar region; moxa applicable. Indications: T1-3 for diseases in upper limbs; T1-8 for diseases in chest region; T1-L5 for diseases in abdominal region; L1-L5 for diseases in lower limbs. (CAM)

Question 17

Jiachengjiang

Answer 17

(“Adjacent to Container of Fluids”) LOCATED 1 cun lateral to CV24 (on sides of chin). FOR pain in face, deviation of eyes and mouth, spasm of facial muscle. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.5-1” (CAM)

Question 18

Jianqian/Jianneiling

Answer 18

LOCATED midway between the anterior axillary fold and LI15. FOR pain in the shoulder and arm, paralysis of upper extremities. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2”; moxa applicable (CAM)

Question 19

Jinjin and Yuye

Answer 19

LOCATED on the veins on both sides of the frenulum of the tongue; JinJin is on the left and Yuye on the right. FOR swelling of tongue, vomiting, aphasia with stiffness of the tongue. METHOD: prick to bleed. (CAM)

Question 20

Juquan

Answer 20

(“Grathering Spring”) LOCATED in the center of the dorsum of the tongue. FOR paralysis of the lingual muscles, asthma, symptoms of emaciation and thirst. METHOD: straight insertion, 0.3 cun. (O’Connor/Bensky)

Question 21

Lanweixue

Answer 21

LOCATED about 2 cun inferior to ST36 in the tender depression. FOR acute and chronic appendicitis, indigestion, paralysis of the lower extremities. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 1-1.2” (CAM)

Question 22

Luozhen

Answer 22

LOCATED on the dorsum of the hand, b/t 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, about 0.5 cun posterior to metacarophalangeal joint. FOR sore neck, pain in shoulder and arm. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8” (CAM)

Question 23

Neiyingxiang

Answer 23

(“Inner Welcome Fragrance”) LOCATED in the mucous membrane of the nose, at the superior end opening of the nostril. FOR conjunctivits, laryngitis, heal exhaustion. METHOD: prick to bleed. (O’Connor/Bensky)

Question 24

Pigen

Answer 24

LOCATED 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1. FOR hepatosplenomegaly, lumbar pain. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 25

Qianzheng

Answer 25

LOCATED 0.5-1.0 cun anterior to the auricular lobe. FOR deviation of the eyes and mouth, ulcerations on tongue and mouth. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.5-1” (CAM)

Question 26

Qiduan

Answer 26

(“Qi’s Extremity”) LOCATED at the tip of each toe. FOR: apopletic coma, beriberi, paralysis of toeas, red swollen dorsum of foot. METHOD: prick or insert straight 0.1-0.2 cun. (O’Connor/Bensky)

Question 27

Qiuhou

Answer 27

LOCATED near the eye, at the junction of the lateral 1/4 and media 3/4 of the intraorbital margin. FOR eye diseases. METHOD: push eyeball upward gently, then puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.2” along orbital margin slowly without manipulation. (CAM)

Question 28

Sanjiaojiu

Answer 28

(“Triangle Moxibustion”) LOCATED: in an equilateral triangle whose apex is the navel and whose sides are equal to the length of the patient’s smile. These points are located at the bottom 2 points of the triangle. FOR chronic enteritis, colic, stomach spasm, abdominal pain. METHOD: moxibustion. (O’Connor/Bensky and notes from S. Riendeau)

Question 29

Shanglianquan

Answer 29

LOCATED 1 cun below midpoint of lower jaw, in depression b/t hyoid bone and lower border of jaw. FOR alalia (speech delay), salivation w/stiff tongue, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, loss of voice. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.8-1.2” toward tongue root. (CAM)

Question 30

Shiqizhuixue/Shiqizhuixia

Answer 30

(“Below the 17th Vertebra”) LOCATED below the spinous process of L5. FOR lumbar pain, thigh pain, paralysis of lower extremities, irregular menstruation, dysmenorreah. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 31

Shixuan

Answer 31

LOCATED on the tips of the 10 fingers about 0.1 cun distal to the nails. FOR apoplexy, coma, epilepsy, high fever, acute tonsilitis, infantile convulsions, numbness of the fingers. METHOD: puncture 0.1-o.2” superficially, or prick to bleed. (CAM)

Question 32

Sifeng

Answer 32

LOCATED on the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers. FOR malnutrition and indigestion syndrome in children, whooping cough. METHOD: prick to bleed or squeeze out a small amount of yellowish viscous fluid locally. (CAM)

Question 33

Sishencong

Answer 33

Group of 4 points localed 1 cun posterior, anterior, and lateral to GV20. FOR HA, vertigo, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy. METHOD: puncture subcutaneously 0.1-1”. Moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 34

Taiyang

Answer 34

LOCATED in a depression about one finger breadth posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye. FOR HA, eye disease, deviation of eyes and mouth. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5”/ prick to bleed (CAM)

Question 35

Tituo

Answer 35

(“Lift and Support”) LOCATED on the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midline, level with CV4. 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis, medial to the ASIS. METHOD: perpendicular 0.8-1.2 OR direct toward CV2 through muscle layer, rotate, then pull upwards and outwards, tape to skin for 20-30 mins FOR uterine prolapse. Otherwise: raises and regulates the Qi - but mainly for uterine prolapse. (Deadman)

Question 36

Weiguanxiashu

Answer 36

(“Stomach Controller Lower Shu”) LOCATED 1.5 cun lateral to the lover border of the spinous process of T8. FOR diabetes, vomiting, abdominal pain, pain in chest and hypochondriac region. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.5-0.7”; moxa applicable. (CAM) Oblique toward spine or transverse-oblique 1-1.5 cun; CAUTION pneumothorax risk with perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from spine. Actions: clears heat, generates fluid FOR wasting & thirsting disorder, dry throat, pain of chest and lateral costal region, epigastric pain, vomiting. (Deadman)

Question 37

Xiyan/Neixiyan

Answer 37

A pair of points in the 2 depressions, medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. Locate with knee flexed. Lateral Xiyan overlaps with ST35. FOR knee pain, weakness of lower extremities. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 38

Yaotongxue

Answer 38

LOCATED on the dorsum of the hand, midway between the transverse wrist crease and metacarpophalangeal joint, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones and between the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones, 4 points in all, 2 on each hand. FOR acute lumbar sprain. METHOD: puncture obliquely 0.5-1” toward center of the metacarpus from both sides. (CAM)

Question 39

Yaoyan

Answer 39

(“Lumbar Eyes”) LOCATED about 1.5-4 cun lateral to the BSP of L4; in the depression appearing in the prone position. FOR lumbar pain, urinary frequency, irregular menstruation. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2”; moxa applicable (CAM)

Question 40

Yiming

Answer 40

LOCATED 1 cun posterior to TW17. FOR eye diseases, tinnitus, insomnia. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8” (CAM)

Question 41

Yintang

Answer 41

LOCATED midway b/t medial ends of eyebrows. FOR HA esp frontal, head heaviness, epitaxis, rhinorrhea, infantile convulsion, insomnia. METHOD: puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5”; moxa applicable. (CAM)

Question 42

Yuyao

Answer 42

LOCATED at midpoint of eyebrow, directly above pupil. FOR pain in supraorbital region, twitching eyelids, ptosis, cloudiness of cornea, redness/swelling/pain of eyes. METHOD: puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5” (CAM)

Question 43

Zhongkui

Answer 43

LOCATED on the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger at dorsum aspect. FOR nausea, vomiting, hiccup. METHOD: moxa with 3 cones. (CAM)

Question 44

Zhoujian

Answer 44

LOCATED on the tip of the ulnar olecranon when the elbow is flexed. FOR scrofula. METHOD: moxa applied, 7-14 cones. (CAM)

Question 45

Zigongxue

Answer 45

LOCATED 3.5 cun lateral to CV3. FOR uterine prolapse, irregular menstruation. METHOD: puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2”; moxa applicable (CAM)