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BL-1
(location / uses (3))

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0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye
Eye problems
Headaches
Crossing pt for BL / SI / ST / Yin-qiao / Yang-qiao

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BL-2
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In the supraorbital ridge ventral to the medial end of eyebrow.
Headaches
Eye problems
Facial paralysis

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BL-10
(location / uses (7))

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1.5 cun from dorsal midline of the neck at C1-C2 (on a line from caudal edge of atlas)
Headache
Wind-Cold
Nasal congestion/discharge
Febrile disease
Cervical stiffness
Epilepsy
Shoulder pain

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BL-11
(location / uses (8))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T1 (between scapula)
(Direct needle slightly lat.)
*** INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR BONE
Cough
Fever
Cervical stiffness
DJD / IVDD
Back pain

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BL-12
(location / uses (8))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T2
*** INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR WIND AND TRACHEA
Wind-Cold
Wind-Heat
Cough
Fever
Headache
Cervical stiffness
Thoracic pain

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BL-13
(location / uses (6))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T3
*** BACK-SHU FOR LUNG
Cough
Asthma
Lower tidal fever
Yin Def
Nasal congestion

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BL-14
(location / uses (5))

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1.5 cun lateral to dorsal spinous process of T4
*** BACK-SHU FOR PERICARDIUM
Couch
Chest pain
Vomiting
Anxiety

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BL-15
(location / uses (8))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T5
*** BACK-SHU FOR HEART
Anxiety
Shen disturbance
Insomnia
Poor memory
Epilepsy
Chest pain
Congestive heart failure

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BL-16
(location / uses (6))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T6
*** BACK-SHU FOR GV
IVDD
Chest pain
Cough
Dyspnea
Abdominal pain

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BL-17
(location / uses (8))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T7
** BACK-SHU FOR DIAPHRAGM
** INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR BLOOD
Blood deficiency
Yin deficiency
Vomitting
Regurgitation
Couh
Dyspnea

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BL-18
(location / uses (8))

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1.5 cun lat to the dorsal spinous process of T10 (Anticlinal)
*** BACK-SHU FOR LIVER
Jaundice
Hepatic disease
Eye problems
Hypertension
Back pain
Epilepsy
Irritability

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BL-19
(location / uses (5))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T11
*** BACK-CHU FOR GALLBLADDER
Jaundice
Hepatic diseases
Lower-tidal fever
Liver Qi Stagnation

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BL-20
(location / uses (9))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of T12
*** BACK-SHU FOR SPLEEN
Spleen deficiency
Damp
Abdominal fullness
Vomiting
Watery/bloody diarrhea
Edema
Jaundice
Back pain

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BL-21
(location / uses (7))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process T13
*** BACK-SHU FOR STOMACH
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Vomiting
Gastric ulcer
Diarrhea
Abdominal fullness

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BL-22
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1.5 cun lat. to caudal spinous process of L1
*** BACK-SHU FOR TRIPLE HEATER
Edema
Vomiting
Diarrhes
Back pain

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BL-23
(location / uses (7))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of L2 (straight up from last rib)
*** BACK-SHU FOR KIDNEY
Kidney Yin/Qi deficiency
Urinary incontinence
Impotence
Deafness
Sore/weak back

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BL-24
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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of L4
*** SEA OF QI
Qi deficiency
Back pain
Abdominal pain
Uterine disease

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BL-25
(location / uses (5))

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1.5 cun lat. to dorsal spinous process of L5
*** BACK-SHU FOR LI
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Back pain

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BL-26
(location / uses (6))

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1.5 cun lat to spinous process of L6
*** GATES OF ORIGINAL/SOURCE QI
KID Yang/Qi def
Urinary incontinence/dibbling
Impotence
Back Pain
Diarrhea

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BL-28
(location / uses (6))

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Between S1-S2, 1.5 cun lat to dorsal midline. Between sacrum and medial border of the wings of the ilium.
*** BACK-SHU FOR BLADDER
Dysuria
Urinary incontinence
Diarrhea
Constipation
Lumbosacral pain

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BL-35
(location / uses (2))

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1.5 cun lat to dorsal midline in a crease just lat. to tail base
Bloody urination or defecation
Perianal itching

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BL-36
(location / uses (2))

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Between biceps femoris and semitendinous muscles, ventral to the border of tuber ischii in biceps groove.
Back pain
Paralysis of pelvic limbs

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BL-39
(location / uses (4))

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Lateral end of popliteal crease
*** LOWER HE-SEA for TH
Urinary dribbling
Back pain
Muscle spasms in rear limbs

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BL-40
(location / uses (9))

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Middle of popliteal crease (directing needle toward patella)
** HE-SEA POINT FOR BL
** MASTERPOINT CAUDAL/BACK/HIPS
Dysuria
Urinary incontinence
Hip joint
Back problems
Autoimmune diseases
Vomitting
Diarrhea

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BL-52 (location / uses (6))
1.5 cun lat to BL-23 *** LAT BACK-SHU FOR KID *** KID Yang/Qi Def Impotence Edema Urinary dribbling Back pain
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BL-54 (location / uses (6))
In a depression just dorsal to greater trochanter of femur. *** ONE OF THE BOWLING BALL POINTS *** MASTERPOINT FOR PELVIC LIMBS Paresis/Paralysis of pelvic limbs Hip problems Perianal problems Lumbar pain
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BL-60 (location / uses (9))
In thin tissue between lat. malleolus and calcaneous tendon - level with tip of the lat. malleolus *** JING-RIVER POINT FOR BL Nose-bleeds Difficult labor Back pain Hock pain Headache Cervical stiffness Hypertension Epilepsy
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BL-62 (location / uses (5))
In a depression plantodistal to lat. malleolus (hock flexed) *** CONFLUENT POINT Yang-Qiao Ataxia Wobbler Back pain Pelvic limb weakness
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BL-64 (location / uses (4))
Laterally to the base of 5th metatarsal bone (just distally to proximal end of the bone) *** SOURCE POINT FOR BL Epilepsy Cervical and thoracolumbar IVDD Mental/Emotional disorders
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BL-67 (location / uses (5))
Lat. aspect of nailbed of 5th digit on rear foot *** JING-WELL FOR BL Mother point for deficiency Nasal discharge/congestion Headache Difficult labor
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KID-1 (location / uses (7))
On plantar surface of hind paw, between 3-4th metatarsal bones (Underneath the central pad) *** JING-WELL POINT FOR KID Child point for excess Rear weakness Coma Sore throat Urinary dribbling Aphonia
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KID-3 (location / uses (10))
Between medial malleolus and calcaneous tendon level with tip of medial malleolus. *** SOURCE POINT FOR KID *** SHU-STREAM POINT FOR KID Renal failure Diabetes Dyspnea Deafness Ear problems Back pain Impotence Dysuria
33
KID-6 (location / uses (9))
Immediately distal and plantar to medial malleolus (hock flexed) *** CONFLUENT POINT FOR Yin-Qiao Ataxia Genital ithcing Yin Def Epilepsy Insomnia Constipation Dysuria Sore throat
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KID-7 (location / uses (8))
2 cun prox. to tip of medial malleolus, on cranial border of calcaneous *** JING-RIVER FOR KID Mother point for deficiency Anhidrosis Diarrhea Edema Abdo fullness Paralysis of pelvic limbs
35
KID-10 (location / uses (5))
Medial side of popliteal fossa in between semimembranosus and semitendinosus *** HE-SEA POINT FOR KID Impotence Hernia Dysuria Stifle pain
36
LIV-2 (location / uses (5))
Lat aspect of 2nd digit, distal to metatarsophalangeal joint (in the webbing) *** YING-SPRING POIT FOR LIV Liver yang rising Eye problems Abnormal heat cycles Headache
37
LIV-3 (location / uses (5))
Between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bone, prox. to metatarsophalangeal joint *** SHU-STREAM POINT FOR LIV *** SOURCE POINT FOR LIVER Liver Qi Stagnation Abnormal cycle Paralysis of hind limbs
38
LIV-8 (location / uses (6))
Medial side of knee, medial aspect of popliteal crease, caudal to medial femoral condyle (cranial/prox to KID 10) *** HE-SEA POINT FOR LIV Male and female repro disorders Uterine prolapse Genital pruritis Urinary incontinence Stifle pain
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LIV-13 (location / uses (8))
Lat. of body just below free end of 12th rib *** ALARM POINT FOR SPLEEN *** INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR YIN ORGANS *** MASTERPOINT FOR VISCERA Abdominal fullness Colic Diarrhea Abdominal mass Muscle pain
40
LIV-14 (location / uses (3))
In a depression at the costochondral junction of 6th intercostal space *** ALARM POINT FOR LIVER Hepatic disorders Mastitis Pleuritis Chest pain Muscle pain
41
LU-1 (location / uses (5))
In the superficial pectoral muscle, at 1st intercostal space at the level of the greater tubercule of humerus. *** ALARM POINT FOR LU Immune regulation Lung heat Cough Asthma
42
LU-5 (location / uses (6))
Medial side of cubital crease just lat. to tendon of the biceps *** HE-SEA POINT FOR LU Sedate LU Lung heat Fever Cough Asthma
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LU-7 (location / uses (3))
Craniomedially to styloid process of radius. 1,5 cun prox to radiocarpal joint. *** LUO-CONNECTING to LI *** CONFLUENT POINT FOR CV *** MASTERPOINT FOR HEAD AND NECK
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LU-9 (location / uses (7))
Medial aspect of radiocarpal joint. Just cranial to radial artery. At the level of HT-7. (Needled from dorsal aspect) *** SHU-STREAM FOR LU *** SOURCE POINT FOR LU *** INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR BLOOD VESSELS Mother point for deficiency Cough Asthma Dyspnea
45
LI-4 (location / uses (6))
At midpoint of the 3rd metacarpal bone, between 2-3 metacarpals, on the medial side. (Cats: 2nd metacarpal) *** SOURCE POINT FOR LI *** MASTERPOINT FOR FACE AND MOUTH Nasal discharge/congestion Facial paralysis Dental pain Headaches
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LI-10 (location / uses (7))
2 cun distal to LI-11 (which is on the lat. end of the cubital crease) between extensor carpi radialis and the common digital extensor muscles Immune regulation General tonic Skin itching Diarrhea Wind-Heat Elbow pain Thoracis limb and pelvic limb weakness
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LI-11 (location / uses (6))
Lat. end of cubital crease. Halfway between lat. epicondyle of humerus and tendon of the biceps. *** HE-SEA POINT LI Mother point for deficiency Wind-Heat Diarrhea Constipation Elbow pain
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LI-15 (location / uses (2))
Cranial and distal to acromion on cranial margin of acromial head of deltoid muscle. Shoulder pain Cervical stiffness
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LI-20 (location / uses (2))
In the nasal-labial groove on the lateral aspect of the nose, 0.1cun from haired/non-haired border. Sinusitis Nasal discharge
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SI-3 (location / uses (6))
5th metacarpal bone, just prox. to metacarpophalangeal joint. On the latero-palmars side. *** SHU-STREAM POINT FOR SI *** CONFLUENT POINT FOR GV Mother point for deficiency Cervical stiffness Back pain Red eyes
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SI-4 (location / uses (8))
Latero-palmar to the base of 5th metacarpal, just distally to carpus *** SOURCE POINT FOR SI Thoracic limb weakness Cervical pain IVDD Jaundice Fever Carpal pain OA
52
SI-8 (location / uses (4))
Medial side of elbow between olecranon and medial epicondyle of humerus *** HE-SEA POINT FOR SI Son point for excess Epilepsy Pain in elbow
53
SI-9 (location / uses (3))
Caudal to humerus in a large depression at caudal border of deltoid where it meets the triceps - At the level of the shoulder joint. Ear problems Shoulder pain Thoracic limb lameness/paralysis (radial nerve)
54
SI-16 (location / uses (4))
At the level of C2-C3 space, in brachiocephalicus 3 cun ventrolat. to the dorsal midline Cervical stiffness Ear problems Deafness Pharyngitis
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SI-19 (location / uses (5))
Just rostral to the tragus at the caudal border of the mandible and slightly caudal to condyloid process. Otitis Deafness Head shaking Dental pain Epilpesy
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PC-3 (location / uses (5))
On the medial side of cubital crease just caudal to biceps tendon *** HE-SEA POINT FOR PC Palpitations Vomiting Diarrhea Febrile diseases Shoulder/elbow pain
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PC-6 (location / uses (11))
3 cun proximal to the crease of the carpus on the interosseous space on the med. side (between deep digital flexor and flexor carpi radialis) *** LUO CONNECTING POINT *** MASTERPOINT FOR CHEST AND CRANIAL ABDOMEN *** CONFLUENT POINT FOR Yin-Wei Vomiting Anxiety Insomnia Headache Chest pain Palpitations Paralysis of forelimbs Epilepsy
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PC-7 (location / uses (7))
Medial aspect of distal antebracheum. Proximal to intermedioradial carpal bone (caudal to flexor carpi radialis) *** SHU-STREAM POINT FOR PC *** SOURCE POINT FOR PC Thoracic pain Vomiting Epilepsy Carpal pain and OA Febrile disease
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PC-8 (location / uses (6))
Underneath the large central pad of the front limb between 3-4th metacarpals (pointing to toes 3-4) *** YING-SPRING FOR PC Vomiting Epilepsy Stomatitis (ulcerations in the mouth) Halitosis Chest pain
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PC-9 (location / uses (5))
Medial aspect of 4th digit in nail bed *** JING-WELL POINT FOR PC Hyperactivity Shen disturbance Anhidrosis Superficial tendon problems
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TH-3 (location / uses (5))
In dpression just prox. to metacarpophalangeal joint between 4-5th metacaprals on dorsum of forefoot. *** SHU-STREAM POINT FOR TH Headshaking Hear probles Febrile disease Local pain
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TH-4 (location / uses (4))
In the large lateral depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the radiocarpal joint (just lat. to common digital extensor). *** SOURCE POINT FOR TH Carpal pain Pharyngitis Diabetes mellitus
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TH-5 (location / uses (9))
3 cun above the carpus, on craniolat. aspect of forelimb in the intraosseous space between radius and ulna. * Directly opposite to PC-6* *** Luo connecting point *** Confluent for Yang-wei Paralysis of forelimbs Headache Febrile disease Red eyes Ear problems Neck pain Wei chi def.
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TH-10 (location / uses (6))
On the lateral side of the elbow in a depression just proximal to olecranon tuber. *** HE-SEA POINT FOR TH Son point for excess Paralysis of thoracic limbs Sore throat Deafness Toothache
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TH-14 (location / uses (1))
Caudal and distal to acrominion in deltoid muscle. Pain in shoulder and thoracic limb
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TH-17 (location / uses (4))
Caudoventral to the base of the ear. In a depression between the mandible and the mastoid process of the temporal bone. Otitis Cervical stiffness Facial paralysis Swelling in the face
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TH-21 (location / uses (2))
In a depression just rostral to the supratagic notch of ear, dorsal to the condyloid process of mandible (directly dorsal to SI-19) Ear problems Dental disease
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TH-23 (location / uses (5))
In a depression on the rim of the upper eye orbit on a line between end of eyebrow and lateral canthus. Eye problems Facial paralysis Dental disease Encephalitis Epilepsy
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ST-1 (location / uses (3))
Just inside the infraorbital ridge straight underneath the center of the pupil (retropulsing the eyeball dorsally) Conjunctivitis Uveitis Liver heat
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ST-2 (location / uses (3))
In a depression in the center of the infraobital foramen. Conjunctivitis Uveitis Abdominal pain
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ST-4 (location / uses (2))
At the lateral comissure of the mouth. 0.1 cun caudal to the mucocutaneous border. Facial paralysis Dental pain
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ST-6 (location / uses (2))
In the depression of the masseter muscle just rostal to the angle of the mandible. Facial paralysis Dental pain
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ST-25 (location / uses (5))
2 cun lat. to the center of the umbilicus (in rectus abdominis). *** ALARM POINT FOR LI POO POINT! For constipation Diarrhea Abdominal pain Vomiting
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ST-35a (location / uses (2))
In a dpression distal to the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament. (Lat. eye of the knee). Stifle problems Pelvic limb weakness
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ST-35b (location / uses (2))
In a depression distal to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament. (Med. eye of the knee) Stifle problems Pelvic limb weakness
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ST-36 (location / uses (7))
3 cun distal to ST-35a, 0.5 cun lat to the crest of the tibia in the cranial tibialis muscle. *** HE-SEA POINT FOR ST *** MASTERPOINT FOR GI TRACT AND ABDO Nausea Vomiting Gastric ulcer / pain Food stasis General tonic
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ST-37 (location / uses (4))
3 cun distal to ST-36, 0.5cun lat to the cranial aspect of the limb in cranial tibialis muscle. *** LOWER HE-SEA POINT FOR LI Diarrhea Intestinal Uclers Constipation
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ST-39 (location / uses (6))
3 cun distal to ST-37, 0.5 cun lat to the cranial aspect of the limb in cranial tibialis muscle (1cun distal to the midpoint of the tibia) *** LOWER HE-SEA POINT FOR SI Diarrhea Abdominal pain Dysentery Hemiplagia Impaction
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ST-40 (location / uses (6))
Middle of the lower leg (midpoint between lat malleous and tibial plateau) between cranial tibialis muscle and long digital extensor. (Prox and lat to ST-39) *** LUO-CONNECTING FOR ST *** INFLUENTIAL POINT FOR PHLEGM Obesity Lipoma Damp-heat skin Itching
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ST-41 (location / uses (4))
On the dorsum of rear foot at the level of the hock in a depression directly on the midline. *** JING-RIVER POINT FOR ST Wei syndrome Paresis/paralysis of pelvic limbs SP def
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ST-42 (location / uses (3))
On the dorsal aspect of the proximal metatarsus at the junction or the 3rd and 4th bones. *** SOURCE POINT FOR ST Stomach heat Gastric ulcers
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ST-44 (location / uses (5))
Dorsal aspect of the rear foot, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, in the web margin between 3rd and 4th digits. *** YING-SPERING PONT FOR ST Stomach heat Gastric ulcers
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ST-45 (location / uses (3))
On the lateral side of the 3rd digit nailbed. *** JING-WELL POINT FOR ST *** Son point for excess Dx and Tx point for appetite
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SP-3 (location / uses (7))
On the plantomedial side of the 2nd metatarsal bone, just proximal to the metatasophalangeal joint.¸ *** SHU-STREAM POINT FOR SP *** SOURCE/HORARY POINT FOR SP Abdominal pain Diarrhea Constipation Obesity Stifle and thigh pain
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SP-4 (location / uses (4))
In a depression distal to the base of the 2nd metatarsal bone on the plantomedial side. *** LUO-CONNECTING POINT FOR ST *** CONFLUENT POINT TO CHONG CHANNEL Watery diarrhea Vomiting
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SP-6 (location / uses (5))
3 cun prox to the tip of the medial malleolus in a small depression caudal to the tibia (Opposite GB-39) *** MASTERPOINT FOR CAUDAL ABDO / UROGENITAL Yin/Blood Def Damp Watery diarrhea Uterine problems
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SP-8 (location / uses (7))
3 cun distal to SP-9, medially, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor muscle *** Xi-CLEFT POINT Acute onset diarrhea Abdominal pain Edema Irregular heat cycles Dysuria Abdominal masses
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SP-9 (location / uses (5))
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia (proximal end of the tibia where it bend caudally) in a depression between the caudal border and the gastrocnemius muscle. *** HE-SEA POINT FOR SP Yin deficiency Damp Watery diarrhea Skin itching Wei syndrome
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SP-10 (location / uses (4))
With stifle flexed, one patella lenght (2 cun) proximal and medial to the patella in a depression in the sartorius muscle (cranial to the 2nd belly). *** Sea of blood Blood deficiency, heat or stagnation Skin itching Pelvic limb paresis/paralysis
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SP-21 (location / uses (6))
7th intercostal space on lat aspect of the thorax (level with point of shoulder when standing) *** Major-Luo point for spleen Generalized pain (thoracic pain) Dyspnea Digestive disorders Thoracic and pelvic limb weakness Wei syndrome
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HT-1 (location / uses (4))
In the center of the axillary space between the trunk and the forelimb (along thoracic wall to avoid pneumo/hemothorax) Shen disturbance Increased thirst Yin deficiency Chest or shoulder pain
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HT-3 (location / uses (5))
Medial side of the elbow, Cranial to medial epicondyle of humerus. *** He-Sea point for Ht Elbow pain Chest pain Congestive heart failure
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HT-7 (location / uses (7))
Carpal joint, at the bottom of the "hole" created by tendons just lat. to carpus. *** Shu-Stream point for Ht *** Source point for HT Son point for excess Shen disturbance (anxiety, insomnia, restlessness) Chest pain Poor memory Epilepsy
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HT-8 (location / uses (5))
Between 4-5th metacarpals, on the palmar side, just prox to metacarpophalangeal junction (at the pad base). *** Ying-Spring for HT Urinary incontinence Genital itching Palpitations Pain in the feet
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HT-9 (location / uses (6))
Medial aspect of nail bed of 5th digit of forelimb. *** Jing-Well point for HT Mother point for deficiency Febrile disease Mania Coma Palpitations
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GB-1 (location / uses (4))
0.2cun lat to lat eye canthus (depression at the rim of the orbit) Eye problems Anhidrosis Colds Headaches
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GB-14 (location / uses (3))
In a depression on the frontal bone 1 cun dorsal to the midpoint of the eyebrow Keratitis Cunjunctivitis Uveitis
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GB-20 (location / uses (5))
In a depression caudolateral to the occipital protuberance, just medial to the wings of the atlas External wind Internal wind / Epilepsy Cervical stiffness Headaches Nose bleeds / discharge
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GB-21 (location / uses (4))
Midway between GV-14 and the acromion, in the muscle just cranial to the edge of the scapula. Shoulder pain Forelimb paralysis Mastitis Difficult labor
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GB-24 (location / uses (4))
In the 9th intercostal space, at the costochondral junction level (mammary gland level). *** ALARM point for GB *** Crossing point of the GB and SP channel Liver and gallbladder disordes Liver Qi stagnation
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GB-25 (location / uses (7))
At the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib. *** ALARM POINT FOR KID Infertility Ovary disorders Lumbar pain Colic Impaction KID deficiency
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GB-29 (location / uses (4))
Depression just cranial to the greater trochanter. *** BOWLING BALL POINT Hip pain Pelvic limb pain Pelvic limb paralysis
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GB-30 (location / uses (4))
Depression midway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii *** BOWLING BALL POINT Hip pain Pelvic limb pain Pelvic limb paralysis
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GB-31 (location / uses (3))
In groove between femur and biceps femoris (approx midway of femur laterally) Skin intiching Rear limb paralysis Rear foot problems
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GB-33 (location / uses (1))
Just proximal to the lat condyle of the femur, between the insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and the femur, in depression. Stifle problems
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GB-34 (location / uses (6))
In depression cranial/distal to the head of the fibula (lateral) *** HE-Sea point of GB *** Influential point for ligaments and tendons Vomiting Gallbladder disorders Pelvic limb weakness Ligament and tendon problems
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GB-37 (location / uses (4))
2 cun prox to GB-39 betweem lat. digital extensor m. and deep digital flexor m. *** Luo-Connecting point for LIV-GB Acute or chronic eye problems Pain in mammary gland Hind limb paralysis
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GB-39 (location / uses (6))
3 cun prox. to the tip of the lateral malleolus. In a depression on the caudal border of the fibula (near lat. saphenous vein). *** 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 / uses (3))
Just craniodistal to the tip of the lat. malleolus on the lat. side of foot. *** Source point for GB Pain in tarsus Jaundice
110
GB-41 (location / uses (8))
On the dorsal hind paw, juste between 4th and 5th metatarsal bones just prox. to metatarsophalangeal joint (same level as LIV-3). *** Shu-stream point for GB *** Confluent point Dai Channel Metatarsal pain Flexor tendonitis Urinary incontinence Abnormal cycling Eye problem Mastitis
111
CV-1 (location / uses (4))
Midway between anus and dorsal part of genitals on midline Périanal problems Dysuria Infertility Epilepsy
112
CV-3 (location / uses (6))
Ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to umbilicus. *** Alarm point for Bladder Dysuria Renal Failure Importence Hernia Genital itching
113
CV-4 (location / uses (8))
Ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to umbilicus. *** Alarm point for SI Kidney Qi/Yang tonic Renal failure Impotence Hernia Colic Diarrhea Loss of body weight
114
CV-5 (location / uses (7))
Ventral midline, 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus *** Alarm point for TH Dysuria Oedema Diarrhea Hernia Colis Genital discharge
115
CV-6 (location / uses (7))
Ventral midline 1.5 cun caudal to umbilicus. Kidney Qi/Yang tonic Renal failure Impotence Hernia Colic Diarrhea Loss of body weigth
116
CV-8 (location / uses (3))
Ventral midline, at the center of umbilicus ***ONLY MOXA *** Gastrointestinal disorders (especially chronic diarrhea) Abdominal pain Chronic fatigue
117
CV-12 (location / uses (7))
Ventral midline, halfway between umbilicus and xyphoid process. *** Influential point for Yang (Fu) organ *** Alarm point for ST Gastric pain/ulcer Vomiting Regurgitation Diarrhea Jaundice
118
CV-14 (location / uses (6))
Ventral midline, halfway between CV-12 and Xyphoid process. *** ALARM point for HT Anxiety Palpitations Shen disturbance Vomiting Epilepsy
119
CV-17 (location / uses (8))
Ventral midline, in depression 4th intercostal space. *** Alarm point for PC *** Influencial point for Qi Dyspnea, cough Vomiting Diaphragm spasms Chest pain Dysgalactia *** In class: Reverse sneezing and Laryngeal paralysis
120
CV-22 (location / uses (4))
Ventral midline, tip of the manubrium Cough/Asthma Dyspnea Diaphragm spasms Chest pain
121
CV-24 (location / uses (3))
Ventral midline, lower lip Facial paralysis Hypersalivation Manic / Behavioural problems
122
GV-1 (location / uses (5))
Dorsal midline, in a depression halfway between the anus and the base of the tail. *** LUO-connecting for CV Diarrhea Constipation Perineal problems Epilepsy
123
GV-3 (location / uses (3))
Dorsal midline, in the largest depression between spinous process of: L4-L5, L5-L6, L6-L7 (3 possibilities). Yang deficiency Impotence / Infertility Hind limb paralysis
124
GV-4 (location / uses (5))
Dorsal midline, between dorsal spinous process of L2/L3 Impotence / Infertility Diarrhea Abnormal oeastrus Back pain Yang deficiency
125
GV-14 (location / uses (7))
Dorsal midline, in a depression between dorsal spinous process of C7-T1 High fever Cough Asthma False heat Cervical stiffness Hives Epilepsy
126
GV-17 (location / uses (3))
Dorsal midline, in a depression a the level of the caudal rim of earbase Cervical stiffness Epilepsy Aphonia
127
GV-20 (location / uses (5))
Dorsal midline, in a depression alined with the center of the ear canal at top of the head Calming point Shen disturbance Headache Epilepsy Prolapse of anus
128
GV-21 (location / uses (4))
Dorsal midline, in a depression alined with dorsal rim of ear base Headache Hypertension Nasal discharge/congestion Epilepsy
129
GV-26 (location / uses (4))
Dorsal midline, in the philtrum of nose at the ventral limit of nostrils (in non-haired skin). Coma / Respiratory arrest Facial paralysis Mania IVDD and back pain

Acupuncture (12 decks)

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