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 337–360 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

GV4

Mingmen

命門 · Gate of Life

Du (Governing)

Tonifies Kidney yang and the source fireStrengthens the lower back and kneesConsolidates the essence

GV5

Xuanshu

懸樞 · Suspended Pivot

Du (Governing)

Strengthens the lower back and activates the channelRegulates qi in the lower burnerRegulates the intestines

GV6

Jizhong

脊中 · Spinal Centre

Du (Governing)

Strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampnessBenefits the spineRaises prolapse

GV7

Zhongshu

中樞 · Central Pivot

Du (Governing)

Tonifies the middle burner, harmonises the Stomach and strengthens the SpleenStrengthens the back and benefits the spine

GV8

Jinsuo

筋縮 · Sinew Contraction

Du (Governing)

Soothes the LiverRelaxes the sinews and settles spasmExtinguishes wind and settles epilepsy

GV9

Zhiyang

至陽 · Extremity of Yang

Du (Governing)

Clears damp-heat from the middle burner and resolves jaundiceStrengthens the Spleen and resolves dampnessRegulates the diaphragm, unbinds the chest and harmonises the upper burner

GV10

Lingtai

靈台 · Spirit Tower

Du (Governing)

Clears heat and resolves fire toxinHarmonises the upper burnerDescends Lung qi and relieves cough

GV11

Shendao

神道 · Spirit Pathway

Du (Governing)

Calms the spirit and regulates the HeartTonifies the Heart and the LungExpels wind and clears heat

GV12

Shenzhu

身柱 · Body Pillar

Du (Governing)

Descends Lung qi and relieves coughTonifies the LungExpels external wind and extinguishes internal wind

GV13

Taodao

陶道 · Kiln Path

Du (Governing)

Releases the exterior and clears heatRegulates the Du Mai and calms the spiritActivates the channel and its luo-connecting vessels

GV14

Dazhui

大椎 · Great Hammer

Du (Governing)

Clears heat and releases the exteriorRegulates the defensive qi and strengthens immunityClears the mind and settles convulsions

GV15

Yamen

啞門 · Gate of Muteness

Du (Governing)

Benefits the tongue and restores speechClears the mind and settles epilepsyExpels wind

GV16

Fengfu

風府 · Wind Mansion

Du (Governing)

Expels both external and internal windBenefits the sea of marrow and calms the spiritClears the mind and benefits the neck

GV17

Naohu

腦戶 · Brain's Door

Du (Governing)

Expels wind and activates the channelCalms the spirit and settles epilepsyBenefits the eyes and the voice

GV18

Qiangjian

強間 · Unyielding Space

Du (Governing)

Extinguishes wind, especially internal windActivates the channelCalms the spirit and clears the head

GV19

Houding

後頂 · Behind the Vertex

Du (Governing)

Calms the spirit and settles windClears the headActivates the channel

GV20

Baihui

百會 · Hundred Convergences

Du (Governing)

Raises yang and lifts prolapseCalms the spirit and clears the mindSubdues Liver yang and extinguishes wind

GV21

Qianding

前頂 · Before the Vertex

Du (Governing)

Clears the head and settles windExpels wind-dampCalms the spirit

GV22

Xinhui

顖會 · Fontanel Meeting

Du (Governing)

Clears the head and opens the noseExpels windCalms the spirit

GV23

Shangxing

上星 · Upper Star

Du (Governing)

Opens the nasal passages and stops nosebleedExpels wind and clears heat from the nose and faceClears the head and calms the spirit

GV24

Shenting

神庭 · Spirit Courtyard

Du (Governing)

Calms the spirit and settles the mindExtinguishes internal windClears the head and benefits the eyes and nose

GV25

Suliao

素髎 · White Bone-Hole

Du (Governing)

Restores consciousness and raises yangOpens the nasal passages

GV26

Shuigou

水溝 · Water Trough

Du (Governing)

Restores consciousness and opens the orificesSettles wind and calms convulsionsExpels external wind and benefits the face and nose

GV27

Duiduan

兌端 · Extremity of the Mouth

Du (Governing)

Clears heat and benefits the mouth and gumsGenerates fluids and moistensCalms the spirit