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GB/LIV points Flashcards

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GB-1 location

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0.2 cun lateral to the lateral canthus in the depression at the rim of the orbit

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GB-1 indications

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Eye problems
Anhidrosis
Colds
Headache

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GB-14 location

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In a depression on the frontal bone, 1 cun dorsal to the extended midpoint of the eyebrow (at the visible end of the eyebrow)

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GB-14 indications

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Keratitis
Conjunctivitis
Uveitis

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GB-20 location

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On the dorsal of the neck, in the depression just caudal and lateral to the occipital protuberance medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas

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GB-20 indications

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Feng-chi classical point

External wind
Internal wind
Cervical stiffness
Headache
Nose-bleeding
Nasal discharge/congestion
Epilepsy

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GB-21 location

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In the muscle just cranial to the edge of the scapula midway between GV-14 (dorsal midline between C7 and T1) and the acromion

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GB-21 indications

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Shoulder pain
Paralysis of thoracic limb
Mastitis
Difficult labor

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GB-24 location

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In the 9th intercostal space at the level of the costochrondral junction

3 space caudal and slightly dorsal to LIV-14

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GB-24 indications

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Front Mu-alarm point for the Gallbladder
Crossing point of the GB and SP channels
LIV and GB disorders
Liver Qi stagnation

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GB-25 location

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On the lateral side of the abdomen on the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib

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GB-25 indications

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Front-mu alarm point for the kidney
Infertility
Ovary disorders
Lumbar pain
Colic
Impaction
Kidney deficiency

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GB-29 location

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In a depression just cranial to the greater trochanter

Cranial to BL-54

(one of the 3 bowling ball points around the head of the femur BL-54, GB-29, GB-30)

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GB-29 indications

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Gluteal muscle soreness
Pelvic limb pain
Arthritis of coxofemoral joint
Paralysis of the pelvic limb

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GB-30 location

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In a depression midway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii

Ventral to GB-29
(one of the 3 bowling ball points around the head of the femur BL-54, GB-29, GB-30)

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GB-30 indications

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Gluteal muscle soreness
Pelvic limb pain
Arthritis of coxofemoral joint
Paralysis of the pelvic limb

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GB-31 location

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In the groove between the femur and the biceps femoris, 7 cun proximal to the lateral femoral condyle

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GB-31 indications

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Skin itching
Paralysis of pelvic limbs
Rear foot problems

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GB-33 location

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Between the insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and the femur in a depression proximal to the lateral condyle of the femur

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GB-33 indications

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Stifle problems

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GB-34 location

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In the depression, just cranial and distal to the head of the fibula on the lateral side of the pelvic limb

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GB-34 indication

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Influential point for ligaments and tendons

Vomiting

Bilary disorders

Pelvic limb weakness

Weakness of ligaments/tendons

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GB-37 location

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2 cun proximal to GB-39 on the caudal border of the fibula

Around saphenous vein - sometimes distal and sometimes proximal

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GB-37 indications

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Luo-connecting point
Acute or chronic eye problems
Pain in mammary gland
Paralysis of hindlimb

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GB-39 location
3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in a depression on the caudal border of the fibula near where the lateral saphenous vein crosses Opposite of SP-6 Against the fibula, distal to saphenous
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GB-39 indications
**Influential point for Marrow/CNS** Cervical stiffness Paresis/paralysis of pelvic limbs Anal problems Chest pain Sore throat
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GB-40 location
In the depression craniodistal to the tip of the the lateral malleolus. Cranial to BL-62 (caudal and distal to lateral malleolus)
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GB-40 indications
**Yuan source point** Pain in hock Juandice
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GB-41 location
Proximal to the metatarsal phalangeal joint in between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones on the dorsal aspect of the hind limb On a line with LIV-3 located between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals
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GB-41 indications
**Shu-stream point (wood)** **Confluent point to Dai channel** Pain in metatarsal region Flexor tendonitis Urinary incontinence Abnormal Cycling Eye problems Mastitis
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LIV-2 location
In the proximal web margin between the 2nd and 3rd digits on the hindlimb On the lateral aspect of the 2nd digit, distal to the metatarsalphalangeal joint in the webbing
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LIV-2 indications
Ying-spring point (fire) **Son/excess point** Liver yang rising Eye problems Abnormal cycling Headache
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LIV-3 location
Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsalphalangeal joint
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LIV-3 indications
Ying-spring point (earth) **Yuan source point for liver** Liver Qi stagnation Abnormal cycle Paralysis of pelvic limbs *Can use to lower anesthesia* **With LI-4 is "the four gates"**
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LIV-8 location
Caudal to the medial femoral condyle at the level of the popliteal crease Cranial and proximal to KID-10 Where you hold for cranial drawer
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LIV-8 indications
He-sea point (water) **Mother point** **Male and female reproductive disorders** Uterine prolapse Genital pruritus Urinary incontinence **Stifle pain**
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LIV-13 location
On the lateral side of the abdomen on the caudal end of the 12th rib
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LIV-13 indications
* *Front-mu alarm point for the spleen** * *Influential for Yin (Zang) organs** * *Master point for Viscera**
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LIV-14 location
In a depression at the costochondral junction of the 6th intercostal space
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LIV-14 indications
**Front-mu alarm point for the liver** Hepatic disorders Mastitis Pleuritis Chest pain Muscle pain
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What is the time for GB on the TCVM clock?
11p-1a
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What is the time for LIV on the TCVM clock?
1-3a
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What is the Back-shu point for GB?
BL-19/48
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What is the Back-shu point for LIV?
BL-18/47
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What is the Front-mu point for GB?
GB-24
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What is the Front-mu point for LIV?
LIV-14
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What is the mother/tonic point for GB?
GB-43
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What is the mother/tonic point for LIV?
LIV-8
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What is the son/excess point for GB?
GB-38
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What is the son/excess point for LIV?
LIV-2
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What is the Yuan-source point for GB?
GB-40
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What is the Yuan-source point for LIV?
LIV-3
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What is the Xi-cleft point for GB?
GB-36
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What is the Xi-cleft point for LIV?
LIV-6
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What is the Luo-connecting point for GB?
GB-37
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What is the Luo-connecting point for LIV?
LIV-5

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