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Foot Taiyang 11-20 Flashcards

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BL11 Da Zhu

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Great Shuttle

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BL11 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the GV13, level with the lower border of T1

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BL11 Needling

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Oblique insertion toward the spine 0.5-1 cun or Transverse 1-1.5 cun

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BL11 Caution

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Deep perpendicular needle risk of pneumothorax

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BL11 Associations

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Hui Meeting Point of Bone

Point of Sea of Blood

(Crossing Point of UB and SI)

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BL11 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

EPF - Wind Cold/ Wind Heat - fever absence of sweat

Bone Diseases/Cancer

Rigidity of Neck and Spine

Anemia

Neck Pain

Cough

Headache

Wind disorders.

Hui-meeting point of the bones, useful with any bone or problem such as osteoporosis, arthritis, inflammation, sensation of heat in the bones, etc.

Useful adjunctive point to effect the lungs in cases of infections, colds a/or flus or asthma related conditions.

Sea of Blood Point with ST 37 & ST 39. According to the Ling Shu Treatise on the Seas, “when the Sea of blood is full, the patient has the sensation that his body is bigger than it is. One feels uneasy, and does not know the disease; when the Sea of blood is insufficient, one often feels the body is small, one feels uneasy and does not know the disease.” May be useful for leukemia, anemia, said to tonify the bone marrow.

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BL11 TCM Actions

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Benefits bones and joints

Expels pathogenic factors and firms exterior

Regulates lung qi and alleviates cough

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BL11 TCM Patterns

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Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat

Wind Cold?

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BL11 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Supraclavicular nerve from C3 - C4
Dermatome Segment: C6
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T1

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BL11 Notes

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One of the points in the External Dragons protocol in five element acupuncture, along with Baihui Du-20, Shenshu Bl-23 and Pucan Bl-61, for eliminating a blockage between the therapist and patient, or a disconnection from themselves, with the additional presence of external symptoms or trauma.

The “59 piercings” are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 and Ling Shu Ch. 23 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Zhongfu Lu-1, Qupen St-12 and Feishu Bl-13 clear Heat from the chest.

Other notes including Divergent tx:

http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-11

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BL11 Nearby Points

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GV13 - Directly below the spinous process of T1

SI14 - 3 cun lateral to the spinous process of T1

SI15 - 2 cun lateral to the spinous process of C7 (GV14)

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BL12 Fengmen

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Wind Gate

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Bl12 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T2

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BL12 Needling

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Oblique insertion toward the spine 0.5 - 1 cun (0.5-0.8 acatcm) or transverse oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

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BL12 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL12 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Pleurisy/Pneumonia

EPF - Fever/Wind Cold

Respiratory Disorders

Cough - whooping, cough with chest and back pain

Headache/Stiff Neck

Asthma

Bronchitis

Common Cold/Cough

Sinusitis/Nasal discharge

Main point to expel wind from the Wei Qi level of the body, useful for early stages of wind-cold conditions (Common cold, cough, fever, headache, stiff neck).

Apply moxa here and on ST 36 to strengthen the Wei Qi (or the defensive layer of the body). Strenghtening the defensive layer can increase resistance to colds and flus, but also stop the tendency of basic colds and/or flus from always going deeper in quickly, say to bronchitis or full blown sinus infections. These types of treatments should be done when the person is not sick.

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BL12 TCM Actions

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Expels wind and releases exerior

Strengthens defensive (Wei) qi and firms exterior

Regulates Ying and Wei Qi

Disseminates and descends lung qi

Benefits the nose

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BL12 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T2
Dermatome Segment: T2
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T2

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BL12 TCM Patterns

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Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Cold

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BL12 Nearby Points

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UB41 - 3 cun lateral to the lower border of T2, on the spinal border of the scapula

SI13 - In the “spoon” of the scapula, midway between SI10 and the lower border of T2, at the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa

SI10 - With the arm abducted, directly above SI9, in a depression inferior to the scapular spine

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BL13 Fei Shu

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Lung Shu

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BL13 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T3 (level with GV12)

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BL13 Needling

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Oblique medial insertion (toward the spine) 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse-oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

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BL13 Caution

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Perpendicular needling or needling away from the spine carries a significant risk of pneumothorax

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BL13 Associations

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Lung Back Shu

(59 Piercings for clearing heat)

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BL13 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Steaming Bone Disorder

Cough

Asthma

Depression

Skin disorders (itching/acne/hives)

All Lung related issues

ABC’s

Asthma

Bronchitis

Cough/Cold/Consumption

Sinusitis/Sore throat

tonifies LU Qi and Yin

Qi tonification aspects can be increased with the application of moxabustion at this point.

Bone steaming fever, night sweats, pneumonia, fullness or pain in chest and sides, pulmonary diseases, tonsillitis, goiter, skin disorders.

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BL13 TCM Actions

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Tonifies Lung Qi

Nourishes Lung Yin

Descends and disseminates lung qi

Clears heat from the lung

Releases the exterior

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BL13 TCM Patterns

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Lung Yin Deficiency

Lung Qi Deficiency

Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Cold/Wind Heat

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BL13 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T3
Dermatome Segment: T3
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T3

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BL13 Notes

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UB 13, being the Back-Shu point of the Lung, is indicated for any Lung issue, whether that be physical or emotional (i.e. grief and sadness). Back-Shu points are corresponding points on the back where the Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organ is infused. If the Five Zang organs are diseased, abnormal reactions appear on the Back-Shu points. Back-Shu points have a direct therapeutic effect on the diseases of the Five Zang organs.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-13

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BL13 Nearby Points

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GV12 - Directly below the spinous process of T3

UB42 - 3 cun lateral to the lower border of T3, level with GV12 and UB13

SI11 - On the scapula, in a tender depression 1/3 of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula

SI9 - 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold. posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint, found when the arm is adducted

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BL14 Jue Yin Shu

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Pericardium Shu

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BL14 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T4

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Bl14 Needling

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Oblique toward the spine 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse oblique 1 -1.5 cun

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BL14 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL14 Associations

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Back Shu point of Pericardium

(Trigger Point)

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BL14 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Plum Pit Qi

Oppression of Chest

Palpitations

Panic Attack

Anxiety/Agitation

SOB

Cough

Agitation/Restless Zang

Rebellious Qi - vomiting/cough

For all heart conditions: palpitations, anxiety, stress, etc. Combine with PC 6 to open the chest (as in the case of plum pit qi). This chest pain can be psycho-emotional (i.e. liver/heart system related in Chinese Medicine terms), or it may be from simple congestion (cough, rebellious qi, shortness of breath, etc.).

Harmonizes the liver - as the “Jueyin Shu” you may also treat LV related conditions such as stagnation of LV Qi - depression, anxiety, panic attacks, etc.

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BL14 TCM Actions

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Smoothes liver qi

Unbinds chest

Regulates and descends qi

Regulates Heart

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BL14 TCM Patterns

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Liver Qi Stagnation

Stomach Rebellious Qi

Heart Qi Deficiency

Heart Yin Deficiency

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BL14 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T4
Dermatome Segment: T4

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BL14 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Multifidus
Myotome Innervation: Posterior branches of dorsal rami from T4
Pain Referral Pattern: Local to point and around midline
Indications: Back pain

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BL14 Notes

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One of the Aggressive Energy Drain points in five element acupuncture, along with Feishu Bl-13, Xinshu Bl-15, Ganshu Bl-18, Pishu Bl-20 and Shenshu Bl-23, indicated where psychological or emotional issues are blocking treatment. They are needled from left to right, top to bottom, with the exception of Xinshu Bl-15 that is needled last, along with controls outside the Bladder channel at the same levels. If aggressive energy is present the points should become redder than the test points and are left until the redness disappears. If not then needles can be removed and treatment continued. http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-14

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BL14 Nearby Points

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UB43 - 3 cun lateral to the lower border of T4

SI11 - On the scapula, in a tender depression 1/3 of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula

SI9 - 1 cun above the posterior axillary fold, below the shoulder joint, found when the arm is adducted

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BL15 Xin Shu

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Heart Shu

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BL15 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5 (level with GV11)

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BL15 Needling

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Oblique insertion toward the spine 0.5 -1 cun or transverse oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

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BL15 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL15 Associations

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Back Shu of the Heart

(Trigger Point)

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BL15 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Palpitations/Poor Memory/Psychosis

Anxiety

Cardiac Diseases/Pain

Insomnia (empirical point)

Five Palm Heat

Irregular Pulse

Cough/Vomit Blood

Speech problems/Stress

Hypertension

Excessive dreaming/Eye problem

Night Sweats

Main point for all heart related issues from a TCM perspective, blood and circulatory related issues of an excess or deficient nature.

Nourishes the spirit and calms the shen - main point for all heart related emotional issues: palpitations, anxiety, easily frightened (ht/kd), stress, poor memory. Useful with PC 6, HT 7, CV 14 a/or UB 14.

Particularly important point for insomnia.

Night sweats in Heart Qi a/or Yin deficiency.

Cough, hemoptysis/spitting blood.

Palpitations with fear, poor memory, epilepsy.

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BL15 TCM Actions

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Tonifies and nourishes Heart

Regulates Heart Qi

Calms the spirit

Unbinds chest and resolves blood stasis

Clears Heart Fire

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BL15 TCM Patterns

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Heart Qi Xu

Heart Yin Xu

Heart Yang Xu

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BL15 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T5
Dermatome Segment: T5
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T5 if directed inward and accessory nerve (CN XI) if directed into trapezius and dorsal scapular (C5) if directed into rhombus major

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BL15 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Trapezius, rhomboid major or multifidus at deep levels
Myotome Innervation:

Trapezius: Motor - accessory nerve (CN XI), Sensation - dorsal rami of C2 - C3;

Rhomboid major: Dorsal scapular nerve (C4 - C5); Multifidus: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T5
Pain Referral Pattern:
Trapezius and rhomboid major: Across back and to chest
Multifidus: local to point and to the midline
Indications: Back and shoulder pain ; Back pain ; Cardiac syndromes

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BL15 Notes

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UB 15 is one of the best points for insomnia and Anxiety, especially if the pattern is due to heat.

As the back shu point of the Heart this point is the main back point for dealing with all disorders of the heart, including spiritual and psychological issues. It is often combined with Jueyinshu Bl-14 for physical heart symptoms.

Ling Shu Ch. 51, On the Back Transport Points, advises that the back Shu points of the Yin organs should be pressed. If this elicits a response, either pain or the relief of a existing pain, then these points should be supplemented or drained with moxa and not pierced. To supplement with moxa the cone is to be left to burn down naturally, to drain it is to be blown on to make it burn more fiercely.

Ling Shu Ch. 52, On the Wei Qi, considers this to be the tip of the hand Shaoyin meridian with the root being at Shenmen He-7.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-15

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BL15 Nearby Points

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GV11 - Directly inferior to the spinous process of T5

UB44 - 3 cun lateral to the lower border of T5 (level with GV11 and UB15)

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BL16 Du Shu

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Governor Shu

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BL16 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T6 (GV10)

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BL16 Needling

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Oblique toward the spine 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse-oblique 1 - 1.5 cun

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BL16 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL16 Associations

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Governing Vessel Back Shu Point

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BL16 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Psoriasis

Epigastric Pain

Abdominal Pain

Chest Pain

Energy low

Toxic/Hot Skin conditions

Acne/Alopecia

Borborygmus

Hot a/or toxic skin conditions (esp. on the back): acne, boils, psoriasis, alopecia.

Harmonizes the qi in the chest and abdomen - epigastric pain, abdominal distention, borborygmus.

Chest / Cardiac pain - unbinds the chest.

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BL16 TCM Actions

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Regulates qi in chest and abdomen

Opens chest

Invigorates Blood (skin conditions)

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BL16 TCM Patterns

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Liver Qi Stagnation

Stomach Rebellious Qi

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BL16 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T6
Dermatome Segment: T6
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T5 if directed inward and accessory nerve (CN XI) if directed into trapezius and dorsal scapular (C5) if directed into rhombus major

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BL16 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Trapezius or rhomboid major at deeper levels
Myotome Innervation:

Trapezius: Motor - accessory nerve (CN XI), Sensation - dorsal rami of C2 - C3;

Rhomboid major: Dorsal scapular nerve (C4 - C5)
Pain Referral Pattern: Local to point and to chest
Indications: Cardiac syndromes

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BL16 Nearby Points

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GV10 - Direclty beneath the spinous process of T6

UB45 - 3 cun lateral to GV10 (lower border of T6)

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BL17 Ge Shu

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Diaphragm Shu

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BL17 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T7 (level with GV9)

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BL17 Needling

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Oblique toward the spine 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse-oblique 1 - 1.5 cun

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BL17 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL17 Associations

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Diaphragm Back Shu point

Hui Meeting Point of Blood

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BL17 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain/Cramps)/Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)

Asthma/Acid Reflux/Vomit

Eczema/Carbuncles/Acne (heat in blood)

Manic Depression (Mental Health)

Oppression of chest/Obstruction pain of whole body

Nosebleed (Epistaxis)

For menstrual problems, from deficiency (scanty, light periods, amenorrhea) or stasis (dark clots, dysmenorrhea).

Important point for red, itchy skin disorders, from heat in the Blood: eczema, carbuncles.

As the “Diaphgram shu” it harmonizes the chest and descends rebellious qi - problems with diaphragmatic breathing or shortness of breath and other diaphragm related conditions such as hiccups, belching or hiatal hernia.

Chest / cardiac pain, also psychological “heart” related conditions - manic depression.

A range of digestive issues, particularly those involving rebellious qi - vomiting, epigastric pain, reflux.

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BL17 TCM Actions

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Harmonizes diaphragm and descends rebellious qi

Invigorates blood and dispels stasis

Cools blood heat and stops bleeding

Nourishes and harmonizes blood

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BL17 TCM Patterns

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  1. Blood Stagnation
  2. Heat in Blood
  3. Stomach Rebellious Qi
  4. Spleen Unable to Control Blood (tonify/moxa BL17)
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BL17 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T7
Dermatome Segment: T7
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T7

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BL17 Notes

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UB 17 is a very important point to treat any blood-related conditions. Since it’s the Back-Shu of the Diaphragm, it is also an important point to treat conditions related to diaphragmatic problems such as hiccups and shortness of breath.

Hui-meeting Point of the Blood, useful for all Blood related conditions. Classically combined with UB 19 to create the “Four Flowers” which is used to nourish the Blood, although in clinical practice UB 18 & UB 19 may used equally as often. These conditions may include coughing or vomiting of blood, blood in the stool.

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BL17 Nearby Points

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GV9 - Directly below the spinous process of T7

UB46 - 3 cun lateral to GV9 (level with T7)

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BL18 Gan Shu

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Liver Shu

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BL18 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T9 (GV8)

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BL18 Needling

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Oblique toward spine 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse-oblique 1 to 1.5 cun

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Bl18 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL18 Associations

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Back Shu of Liver

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BL18 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Mental Health (GAD, Anxiety/Depression)

Irregular Menstruation

Sinew problems (back, neck, shoulder pain)

Hepatitis/Hypochondriac Pain

Anger/Irritability

PMS

Cirrhosis/Jaundice

Abdominal Pain/Masses

Vision Problems (blurred, night blind, visual dizzy)

Eye Problems (yellow, burning, red, itchy)

Main point for all Liver related conditions in TCM terms - physical and psycho-emotional.

Physical liver issues such as - hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis. Generalized blood stagnation, qi stagnation, etc.

Brightens the eyes - important point for eye problems, pain, itching, dryness, redness, blurred vision, visual dizziness, twitching, night blindness.

Spreads liver qi and stablizes the spirit - important point for LV related emotional issues such as anger, depression, irritability, frustration, stress a/or PMS.

Useful for hypochondriac a/or subcostal pain/distention.

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BL18 TCM Actions

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Spreads liver qi

Regulates and nourishes Liver Blood

Pacifies Wind

Cools fire and clears damp-heat

Benefits eyes and sinews

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BL18 TCM Patterns

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Liver Fire

Liver Yang Rising

Liver Qi Stagnation

Liver Blood Deficiency

Liver Blood Stagnation

SP & ST Damp Heat

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BL18 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T9
Dermatome Segment: T9
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T9

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BL18 Nearby Points

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GV8 - Directly below the spinous proces of T9

UB47 - 3 cun lateral to GV8 (level with T9)

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BL19 Dan Shu

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Gallbladder Shu

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BL19 Location

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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T10 (GV7)

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BL19 Needling

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0.5 -1 cun oblique toward spine; 1 - 1.5 cun transverse oblique

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BL19 Caution

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Pneumothorax

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BL19 Associations

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Back Shu of Gallbladder

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BL19 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Chronic Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis

Anxiety

Vomiting

Eye disorders

Flu/Cold

Insomnia

Shaoyang level, alternating fever and chills

Herpes zoster/hypochondriac pain/hepatitis

Palpitations

Bitter Taste in mouth

Jaundice

Timidity/Indecision

Main point for damp heat in the Liver and Gall Bladder: hepatitis, cholecystitis, jaundice, vomiting, flank pain and distension, bitter taste in the mouth. Often combined with the LV Shu (UB 18).

UB 17 & UB 19 are classcially known as the “Four Flowers,” useful for tonifying the Blood.

Pain along the GB meridian (sides of the body) from any etiology, intercostal neuralgia, rib pain, trauma, herpes zoster.

Gall Bladder related emotional issues: indecision, timidity, fear. As well as damp-heat related psycho-emotional issues such as insomnia, anxiety (often with bitter taste in the mouth), palpitations.

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BL19 TCM Action

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Clear damp heat from LV & GB

Clear pathogencic factors from Shaoyang

Tonify and regulate gallbladder qi

Tonify deficiency

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BL19 TCM Patterns

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LV & GB Damp Heat

Stomach Rebellious Qi

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BL19 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T10
Dermatome Segment: T10
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T10

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BL19 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Longissimus thoracis
Myotome Innervation: Posterior branches of dorsal rami from T10
Pain Referral Pattern: Inferior to base of buttock
Indications: Dorso lumbar pain ; Myalgia of long extensors of back

98
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BL19 Nearby Points

A

GV7 - Directly below the spinous process of T10

UB48 - 3 cun lateral to GV7 (T10)

99
Q

BL20 Pi Shu

A

Spleen Shu

100
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BL20 Location

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of T11

101
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BL20 Needling

A

Oblique insertion toward the spine 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse oblique 1 - 1.5 cun

102
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BL20 Caution

A

Pneumothorax

103
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BL20 Associations

A

Back Shu of Spleen

(Trigger Point)

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BL20 Indications

A

Conditions / Symptoms:

Dysentary/Diarrhea

Abdominal Pain/Bloating

Malaria/Menorrhagia

Poor Appetite

Fatigue/Fibromyalgia

Lumbar Pain

Uterine Bleeding

Blood in stool/urine

Main point for all Spleen problems from a TCM perspective of both the physical organ functions and the energetic/psychological relationships.

Physical spleen issues - distention, abdominal pain, bloating, poor appetite along with more involved conditions - dysentary, malarial diseases.

Blood related conditions - heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine bleeding, blood in the stools and/or urine.

Commonly used for SP Qi Deficiency: fatigue (can be heavy, spreading through the limbs/heaviness), lack of appetite, abdominal bloating a/or distention, undigested food in the stools, chronic diarrhea a/or belching.

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BL20 TCM Actions

A

Tonifies spleen qi and yang

Resolves dampness

Raises spleen qi and holds blood

Harmonizes qi of middle jiao

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BL20 TCM Patterns

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  1. Spleen Qi Deficiency
  2. Spleen Blood Deficiency
  3. Spleen Invasion Cold Damp
  4. Spleen and Stomach Damp Heat
  5. Stomach Cold (Retained fluid)
107
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BL20 Neuroanatomy

A

Superficial Innervation: Posterior cutaneous thoracic nerves from T11
Dermatome Segment: T11
Deeper Structures: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves from T11

108
Q

BL20 Trigger Point

A

Muscle: Longissimus thoracis
Myotome Innervation: Posterior branches of dorsal rami from T11
Pain Referral Pattern: Inferior to base of buttock
Indications: Low back pain ; Myalgia of long extensors of back

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BL20 Notes

A

As the back-shu of the Spleen this is the main back point for digestive and abdominal issues, bleeding disorders and resolving damp. http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-20

110
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BL20 Nearby Points

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GV6 - Directly below the spinos process of T11

UB49 - 3 cun lateral to GV6, level with T11

111
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Acupuncture Points Comprehensive (24 decks)

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