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 49–72 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

ST18

Rugen

乳根 · Root of the Breast

Stomach

Benefits the breasts and promotes lactationMoves blood and unbinds the chestRegulates Lung qi and descends rebellious qi

ST19

Burong

不容 · Not Contained

Stomach

Harmonises the Stomach and descends rebellious qiRegulates the intestines and middle burnerRegulates Lung qi

ST20

Chengman

承滿 · Assuming Fullness

Stomach

Regulates the middle burner, harmonises the Stomach and relieves distensionRegulates Lung qi

ST21

Liangmen

梁門 · Beam Gate

Stomach

Harmonises the Stomach and middle burner and relieves epigastric painRegulates qi and resolves food stagnationRaises qi and stops diarrhoea

ST22

Guanmen

關門 · Pass Gate

Stomach

Regulates the Stomach and intestinesRegulates the water passages and promotes urination

ST23

Taiyi

太乙 · Supreme Unity

Stomach

Harmonises the Stomach and middle burnerStrengthens the SpleenBenefits the Heart and calms the spirit

ST24

Huaroumen

滑肉門 · Slippery Flesh Gate

Stomach

Harmonises the Stomach and transforms phlegmCalms the spirit

ST25

Tianshu

天樞 · Celestial Pivot

Stomach

Regulates the Spleen, Stomach and intestines and resolves stagnationResolves dampness and clears damp-heat from the intestinesRegulates qi and blood in the lower burner

ST26

Wailing

外陵 · Outer Mound

Stomach

Regulates qi, dispels cold and relieves painRegulates menstruation

ST27

Daju

大巨 · Great Gigantic

Stomach

Regulates and strengthens qiRegulates the lower burner and benefits urinationBenefits the Kidneys and strengthens yang

ST28

Shuidao

水道 · Water Passage

Stomach

Opens the water passages and promotes urinationClears damp-heat and resolves stagnation in the lower burnerRegulates the uterus

ST29

Guilai

歸來 · Return

Stomach

Warms and regulates the lower burnerRegulates menstruation and stops dischargeRaises and returns prolapse

ST30

Qichong

氣衝 · Surging Qi

Stomach

Regulates the Chong Mai and the lower burnerRegulates qi in the lower burner and strengthens the Stomach as the sea of grainRegulates menstruation and benefits the genitals

ST31

Biguan

髀關 · Thigh Joint

Stomach

Expels wind, cold and damp from the hip and thighActivates the channel and benefits the joint

ST32

Futu

伏兔 · Crouching Rabbit

Stomach

Activates the channel and relieves painExpels wind, damp and cold from the leg

ST33

Yinshi

陰市 · Yin Market

Stomach

Expels cold and damp from the knee and legActivates the channel

ST34

Liangqiu

梁丘 · Beam Mound

Stomach

Regulates Stomach qi and treats acute conditionsBenefits the knee, opens the channel and alleviates painBenefits the breast

ST35

Dubi

犢鼻 · Calf's Nose

Stomach

Expels wind and damp from the kneeReduces swelling and relieves pain

ST36

Zusanli

足三里 · Leg Three Li

Stomach

Tonifies qi and yang, nourishes blood and yin and strengthens the whole bodyHarmonises the Stomach, strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampnessRegulates the intestines

ST37

Shangjuxu

上巨虛 · Upper Great Void

Stomach

Regulates the Spleen, Stomach and intestines and resolves stagnationClears damp-heat and relieves abdominal pain and diarrhoeaOpens the channel and alleviates pain

ST38

Tiaokou

條口 · Ribbon Opening

Stomach

Activates the channel and relieves shoulder painExpels wind and damp from the leg

ST39

Xiajuxu

下巨虛 · Lower Great Void

Stomach

Moves Small Intestine qi and resolves stagnationClears damp-heatOpens the channel and alleviates pain

ST40

Fenglong

豐隆 · Abundant Bulge

Stomach

Transforms phlegm and dampnessCalms the spirit and opens the orificesDescends rebellious qi and clears the chest

ST41

Jiexi

解谿 · Ravine Divide

Stomach

Clears heat from the Stomach and Stomach channelCalms the spiritBenefits the ankle, opens the channel and alleviates pain