Acupuncture Points

BL13

Feishu

肺俞 · Bladder channel

Tonifies and regulates Lung QiClears Lung Heat

BL20

Pishu

脾俞 · Bladder channel

Tonifies the SpleenResolves Dampness

BL23

Shenshu

腎俞 · Bladder channel

Tonifies Kidney Yin and YangStrengthens the low backBenefits Essence

BL40

Weizhong

委中 · Bladder channel

Relaxes the sinews, benefits the low back/kneesClears Heat, cools Blood

BL60

Kunlun

崑崙 · Bladder channel

Expels WindRelaxes the sinewsBenefits the low back and heel

GV14

Dazhui

大椎 · Du (Governing) channel

Clears HeatReleases the ExteriorTonifies Yang

GV20

Baihui

百會 · Du (Governing) channel

Raises Yang (prolapse)Subdues Liver YangCalms the Shen

GV4

Mingmen

命門 · Du (Governing) channel

Tonifies Kidney Yang and the Ming Men fireStrengthens the low back

Taiyang

太陽 · Extra channel

Expels Wind, clears HeatRelieves painBenefits the eyes

Yintang

印堂 · Extra (Du) channel

Calms the ShenExpels WindBenefits the nose and forehead

GB20

Fengchi

風池 · Gallbladder channel

Expels Wind (external and internal)Subdues Liver YangBenefits the head and eyes

GB34

Yanglingquan

陽陵泉 · Gallbladder channel

Benefits the sinews and jointsSpreads Liver/Gallbladder QiResolves Damp-Heat

HT7

Shenmen

神門 · Heart channel

Calms the ShenTonifies Heart Blood/Qi

KI3

Taixi

太溪 · Kidney channel

Tonifies Kidney Yin and YangBenefits EssenceStrengthens the low back

KI6

Zhaohai

照海 · Kidney channel

Nourishes Kidney YinBenefits the throatCalms the Shen

LI11

Quchi

曲池 · Large Intestine channel

Clears HeatCools the BloodResolves Dampness

LI20

Yingxiang

迎香 · Large Intestine channel

Opens the nasal passagesExpels Wind, clears Heat

LI4

Hegu

合谷 · Large Intestine channel

Expels Wind, releases the ExteriorStops painRegulates the face, nose, mouth

LV2

Xingjian

行間 · Liver channel

Clears Liver FireSubdues Liver YangCools the Blood

LV3

Taichong

太衝 · Liver channel

Spreads Liver QiSubdues Liver YangNourishes Liver Blood/Yin

LU1

Zhongfu

中府 · Lung channel

Disperses and descends Lung QiClears Lung heatRegulates the water passages

LU7

Lieque

列缺 · Lung channel

Releases the Exterior, expels WindPromotes Lung descendingOpens the Ren channel

LU9

Taiyuan

太淵 · Lung channel

Tonifies Lung Qi and YinRegulates the vessels

PC6

Neiguan

內關 · Pericardium channel

Regulates the Heart and chestHarmonizes the StomachCalms the Shen