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 289–312 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

GB38

Yangfu

陽輔 · Yang Assistance

Gallbladder

Clears wind and heat from the Gallbladder channelActivates the channelRelieves lateral headache and hypochondriac pain

GB39

Xuanzhong

懸鐘 · Suspended Bell

Gallbladder

Benefits the marrow, the bones and the brainExpels wind-damp and relieves neck stiffnessClears Gallbladder heat

GB40

Qiuxu

丘墟 · Mound of Ruins

Gallbladder

Spreads Liver qi and clears heat and damp from the GallbladderRelieves hypochondriac painBenefits the ankle and activates the channel

GB41

Zulinqi

足臨泣 · Foot Overlooking Tears

Gallbladder

Opens and regulates the Dai MaiSpreads Liver qi and relieves breast distensionTransforms phlegm and dissipates nodules

GB42

Diwuhui

地五會 · Earth Fivefold Convergence

Gallbladder

Spreads Liver qiClears heat from the Liver and GallbladderBenefits the breast and the eyes

GB43

Xiaxi

俠谿 · Pinched Ravine

Gallbladder

Clears heat, damp-heat and wind from the Gallbladder channelSubdues Liver yangBenefits the ears and eyes

GB44

Zuqiaoyin

足竅陰 · Foot Yin Portal

Gallbladder

Clears wind, heat and fire from the headCalms the spiritHarmonises the Liver and Gallbladder

LV1

Dadun

大敦 · Large Pile

Liver

Regulates qi in the lower burner and relieves herniaSpreads Liver qi and benefits the genitalsStops uterine bleeding and regulates menstruation

LV2

Xingjian

行間 · Moving Between

Liver

Drains Liver fire and subdues rising yangExtinguishes internal Liver windCools blood and stops bleeding

LV3

Taichong

太衝 · Great Surge

Liver

Spreads Liver qi and relieves constraintSubdues Liver yang and extinguishes windNourishes Liver blood and yin and benefits the eyes

LV4

Zhongfeng

中封 · Middle Seal

Liver

Spreads Liver qi and clears the lower burnerBenefits the genitals and relieves herniaActivates the channel and benefits the ankle

LV5

Ligou

蠡溝 · Woodworm Canal

Liver

Clears damp-heat from the lower burner and the genitalsSpreads Liver qi and regulates menstruationRelieves genital itching

LV6

Zhongdu

中都 · Central Metropolis

Liver

Spreads Liver qi and regulates the lower burnerRegulates blood and stops bleedingResolves dampness

LV7

Xiguan

膝關 · Knee Joint

Liver

Expels wind and damp from the kneeRelaxes the sinewsActivates the channel

LV8

Ququan

曲泉 · Spring at the Bend

Liver

Nourishes Liver blood and yinClears damp-heat from the lower burnerBenefits the genitals and the uterus

LV9

Yinbao

陰包 · Yin Bladder

Liver

Regulates menstruation and the lower burnerPromotes urinationActivates the channel

LV10

Zuwuli

足五里 · Leg Five Li

Liver

Clears damp-heat from the lower burnerRegulates the water passages and promotes urinationRelaxes the sinews

LV11

Yinlian

陰廉 · Yin Corner

Liver

Benefits the uterus, regulates menstruation and treats infertilityRelaxes the sinewsActivates the channel and benefits the lumbar region

LV12

Jimai

急脈 · Urgent Pulse

Liver

Expels cold from the Liver channelRegulates qi in the lower burner and relieves herniaBenefits the genitals

LV13

Zhangmen

章門 · Completion Gate

Liver

Harmonises the Liver and SpleenSpreads Liver qi in the middle and lower burnersStrengthens the Spleen and resolves food stagnation

LV14

Qimen

期門 · Cycle Gate

Liver

Spreads Liver qi and relieves constraintHarmonises the Liver and StomachInvigorates blood, dispels stasis and disperses accumulations

CV1

Huiyin

會陰 · Meeting of Yin

Ren (Conception)

Restores consciousness and revives from drowning or collapseRegulates the lower orificesClears damp-heat from the genitals

CV2

Qugu

曲骨 · Curved Bone

Ren (Conception)

Regulates the bladder and promotes urinationWarms yang and strengthens the KidneysWarms and regulates the lower burner

CV3

Zhongji

中極 · Central Pole

Ren (Conception)

Regulates the bladder, resolves dampness and clears damp-heatRegulates the uterus and menstruationBenefits the lower burner and the genitals and dispels stagnation