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 25–48 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

LI14

Binao

臂臑 · Upper Arm

Large Intestine

Benefits the eyesDissipates nodulesActivates the channel and relieves shoulder pain

LI15

Jianyu

肩髃 · Shoulder Bone

Large Intestine

Expels wind and dampness from the shoulderActivates the channel, alleviates pain and benefits the jointRegulates qi and blood and resolves phlegm

LI16

Jugu

巨骨 · Great Bone

Large Intestine

Activates the channel and benefits the shoulderDissipates nodules and stops bleeding

LI17

Tianding

天鼎 · Celestial Vessel

Large Intestine

Benefits the throat and voiceDissipates phlegm nodules

LI18

Futu

扶突 · Support the Prominence

Large Intestine

Benefits the throat and voiceDescends rebellious qi and relieves cough

LI19

Kouheliao

口禾髎 · Mouth Grain Bone-Hole

Large Intestine

Expels wind and opens the nasal passagesBenefits the face and mouth

LI20

Yingxiang

迎香 · Welcome Fragrance

Large Intestine

Opens the nasal passages and expels windClears heat and benefits the noseActivates the channel and relieves facial pain

ST1

Chengqi

承泣 · Container of Tears

Stomach

Expels wind, clears heat and benefits the eyesStops lacrimation

ST2

Sibai

四白 · Four Whites

Stomach

Expels wind, clears heat and benefits the eyesActivates the channel and relieves facial pain

ST3

Juliao

巨髎 · Great Bone-Hole

Stomach

Expels wind and relieves facial painOpens the channel and disperses accumulationsOpens the nasal passages

ST4

Dicang

地倉 · Earth Granary

Stomach

Expels wind and activates the channelRelaxes the facial muscles and relieves painBenefits the mouth and relieves deviation

ST5

Daying

大迎 · Great Welcome

Stomach

Expels wind and relieves swelling of the faceBenefits the teeth and jaw

ST6

Jiache

頰車 · Jaw Chariot

Stomach

Expels wind and relieves obstruction of the jawBenefits the teeth and relieves facial painOpens the channel and luo vessels

ST7

Xiaguan

下關 · Below the Joint

Stomach

Benefits the ears and the jaw jointBenefits the teethExpels wind and relieves pain

ST8

Touwei

頭維 · Head Corner

Stomach

Expels wind and clears the headBenefits the eyes and stops pain

ST9

Renying

人迎 · Person's Welcome

Stomach

Regulates qi and blood and descends rebellious qiHarmonises excess and deficiency in the chestBenefits the throat and dissipates nodules

ST10

Shuitu

水突 · Water Prominence

Stomach

Benefits the throatRegulates Lung qi and descends rebellious qi

ST11

Qishe

氣舍 · Qi Abode

Stomach

Benefits the throat and neckDescends rebellious qi

ST12

Quepen

缺盆 · Empty Basin

Stomach

Disseminates and descends Lung qi and relieves coughClears heat and benefits the throatBenefits the shoulder and opens the channel

ST13

Qihu

氣戶 · Qi Door

Stomach

Descends rebellious qi and relieves coughUnbinds the chest and relieves fullnessClears heat

ST14

Kufang

庫房 · Storehouse

Stomach

Descends rebellious qi and transforms phlegmRegulates qi and unbinds the chestBenefits the breasts

ST15

Wuyi

屋翳 · Roof

Stomach

Descends rebellious qi and regulates Lung qiUnbinds the chestBenefits the breasts, reduces swelling and clears heat

ST16

Yingchuang

膺窗 · Breast Window

Stomach

Benefits the breasts and relieves swellingDescends rebellious qiUnbinds the chest

ST17

Ruzhong

乳中 · Middle of the Breast

Stomach

Used only as an anatomical landmark for locating neighbouring points