Trunk & Back

Question 1

Ding Chuan

Answer 1

• LOCATION:.5 cun lateral to DU14 (C7)
• INDICATION: asthma, cough, neck rigidity, pain in shoulder/back

Question 2

Hua Tuo Jia Ji

Answer 2

• LOCATION:.5 cun lateral to T1-L5
• INDICATION: T1-3 (diseases of upper limbs); T1-T8 (chest region); T6-L5 (abdominal region) L1-L5 (lower limbs)

Question 3

Jing Bai Lao | Bai Lao

Answer 3

• LOCATION: 2 cun above DU14, 1 cun lateral to the midline
• INDICATION: scrofula, cough, asthma, neck rigidity

Question 4

Wei Guan Xia Shu

Answer 4

• LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to T8
• INDICATION: diabetes, vomiting, abdominal pain, pain in hypochondria

Question 5

Shi Qi Zhui Xue | Shi Qi Zhui Xia

Answer 5

• LOCATION: below the spinous process of L5
• INDICATION: lumbar pain, thigh pain, paralysis of the lower extremity, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea

Question 6

Pi Gen

Answer 6

• LOCATION: 3.5 cun from L1
• INDICATION: hepatosplenomegaly, lumbar pain

Question 7

Yao Yan

Answer 7

• LOCATION: 3.5 cun lateral to L4
• INDICATION: lumbar pain, frequent urination, irregular mensturation

Question 8

Zi Gong Xue

Answer 8

• LOCATION: 3 cun lateral from CV3
• INDICATION: prolapse of uterus, irregular mensturation

Question 9

Jian Qian

Answer 9

• LOCATION: midway b/t the end of the anterior axillary crease and LI15
• INDICATION: pain of shoulder, arm & upper extremities

Question 10

Qi Pang | San Jiao Jiu

Answer 10

• LOCATION: 3 points of an equilateral triangle with the apex at CV8
• INDICATION: running piglet qi, chronic diarrhea, shan disorder, cold in abdomen

Question 11

Ti Tuo

Answer 11

• LOCATION: 4 cun from CV4
• INDICATION: prolapse of uterus, painful periods, abdominal pain, masses