Acupuncture Reference

Acupuncture Points

The classical channel points, the extra points, and Master Tung's Extraordinary Points — with locations, functions, indications and needling technique.

Named point combinations Dr. Tan's Balance Method, Master Tung's Dao Ma groups, Miriam Lee's Ten Points, and the classical prescriptions.

Showing 241–264 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

TE13

Naohui

臑會 · Upper Arm Convergence

Triple Energiser

Regulates qi and transforms phlegmDissipates nodules and reduces swellingActivates the channel and luo-connecting vessels and benefits the shoulder

TE14

Jianliao

肩髎 · Shoulder Bone-Hole

Triple Energiser

Expels wind and damp from the shoulderActivates the channel and benefits the joint

TE15

Tianliao

天髎 · Celestial Bone-Hole

Triple Energiser

Expels wind-dampActivates the channel and relieves pain of the neck and shoulderUnbinds the chest

TE16

Tianyou

天牖 · Celestial Window

Triple Energiser

Benefits the head and the sense organs, especially the eyes and earsCalms the spiritDescends qi and expels wind

TE17

Yifeng

翳風 · Wind Screen

Triple Energiser

Benefits the ears and restores hearingExpels wind and relieves facial paralysisClears heat and reduces swelling

TE18

Qimai

瘈脈 · Spasm Vessel

Triple Energiser

Settles wind and calms convulsionsBenefits the earsActivates the channel and relieves pain

TE19

Luxi

顱息 · Skull Rest

Triple Energiser

Settles wind and benefits the earsClears heatActivates the channel

TE20

Jiaosun

角孫 · Angle Vertex

Triple Energiser

Clears heat, especially from the mouth, and reduces swellingBenefits the ears, eyes and teeth

TE21

Ermen

耳門 · Ear Gate

Triple Energiser

Benefits the ears and restores hearingClears heatRelieves toothache

TE22

Erheliao

耳和髎 · Ear Harmony Bone-Hole

Triple Energiser

Expels wind and relieves headacheBenefits the earsActivates the channel and luo-connecting vessels

TE23

Sizhukong

絲竹空 · Silk Bamboo Hollow

Triple Energiser

Expels wind and clears heat from the head and eyesRelieves temporal headache

GB1

Tongziliao

瞳子髎 · Pupil Bone-Hole

Gallbladder

Expels wind and clears heat from the eyesRelieves temporal headache

GB2

Tinghui

聽會 · Meeting of Hearing

Gallbladder

Benefits the ears and restores hearingExpels wind, clears heat and relieves facial paralysisBenefits the jaw

GB3

Shangguan

上關 · Above the Joint

Gallbladder

Benefits the ears and the jawExpels wind from the headActivates the channel and relieves pain

GB4

Hanyan

頷厭 · Jaw Serenity

Gallbladder

Expels wind, clears heat and relieves migraineBenefits the eyes and earsActivates the channel

GB5

Xuanlu

懸顱 · Suspended Skull

Gallbladder

Expels wind and clears heat from the headRelieves migraineActivates the channel

GB6

Xuanli

懸釐 · Suspended Tuft

Gallbladder

Expels wind and clears heatRelieves migraineActivates the channel

GB7

Qubin

曲鬢 · Temporal Hairline Curve

Gallbladder

Expels wind and relieves headacheBenefits the mouth and jaw and reduces swelling

GB8

Shuaigu

率谷 · Leading Valley

Gallbladder

Expels wind, benefits the head and relieves migraineHarmonises the diaphragm and Stomach and stops vomitingBenefits the ears

GB9

Tianchong

天衝 · Celestial Hub

Gallbladder

Calms the spirit and settles convulsionsExpels wind and clears heatActivates the luo-connecting vessels

GB10

Fubai

浮白 · Floating White

Gallbladder

Benefits the ears and the headExpels windActivates the luo-connecting vessels

GB11

Touqiaoyin

頭竅陰 · Head Yin Portal

Gallbladder

Benefits the ears and eyesExpels wind and damp-heat and relieves headacheMoves Liver qi and blood

GB12

Wangu

完骨 · Completion Bone

Gallbladder

Expels wind and benefits the head and neckClears heat and resolves damp and phlegmBenefits the ears

GB13

Benshen

本神 · Root of the Spirit

Gallbladder

Calms the spirit and settles the mindExpels wind and settles convulsionsBenefits the eyes