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 73–96 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

ST42

Chongyang

衝陽 · Surging Yang

Stomach

Clears heat from the Stomach channelHarmonises the Stomach and strengthens the SpleenCalms the spirit

ST43

Xiangu

陷谷 · Sunken Valley

Stomach

Resolves dampness and reduces oedemaRegulates the Spleen, Stomach and intestines

ST44

Neiting

內庭 · Inner Court

Stomach

Clears heat from the Stomach channel and from the Stomach itselfExpels wind and relieves pain of the face and teethRegulates the intestines and clears damp-heat

ST45

Lidui

厲兌 · Severe Mouth

Stomach

Clears heat from the Yangming channelsCalms and regulates the spiritRestores consciousness

SP1

Yinbai

隱白 · Hidden White

Spleen

Strengthens the Spleen and controls the bloodStops bleeding, especially uterineUnbinds the chest

SP2

Dadu

大都 · Great Metropolis

Spleen

Strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampnessHarmonises the middle burner and clears heat

SP3

Taibai

太白 · Supreme White

Spleen

Tonifies the Spleen and resolves dampness and damp-heatHarmonises the middle burner and regulates the intestinesBenefits the sinews and bones

SP4

Gongsun

公孫 · Yellow Emperor

Spleen

Strengthens the Spleen, resolves dampness and harmonises the middle burnerOpens and regulates the Chong MaiCalms the spirit and relieves chest and epigastric fullness

SP5

Shangqiu

商丘 · Shang Hill

Spleen

Strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampnessBenefits the sinews and bones, especially the ankle, and activates the channelCalms the spirit

SP6

Sanyinjiao

三陰交 · Three Yin Intersection

Spleen

Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach and resolves dampnessNourishes blood and yin of the Liver and KidneyRegulates menstruation, benefits the uterus and promotes labour

SP7

Lougu

漏谷 · Leaking Valley

Spleen

Strengthens the Spleen, resolves dampness and promotes urinationHarmonises the middle burnerOpens the channel

SP8

Diji

地機 · Earth Pivot

Spleen

Regulates the Spleen and resolves dampnessInvigorates blood and relieves acute menstrual painRegulates the uterus

SP9

Yinlingquan

陰陵泉 · Yin Mound Spring

Spleen

Resolves dampness and opens the water passagesRegulates the Spleen and benefits the lower burnerRegulates urination

SP10

Xuehai

血海 · Sea of Blood

Spleen

Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasisCools the blood and stops bleedingRegulates menstruation

SP11

Jimen

箕門 · Winnower Gate

Spleen

Resolves dampness and promotes urinationClears damp-heat from the lower burner

SP12

Chongmen

衝門 · Surging Gate

Spleen

Regulates qi and blood in the lower burnerClears heat and drains dampnessDescends rebellious fetal qi

SP13

Fushe

府舍 · Bowel Abode

Spleen

Regulates qi and relieves abdominal painDissipates accumulation

SP14

Fujie

腹結 · Abdominal Bind

Spleen

Warms the middle burner and dispels coldMoves qi and blood and regulates the intestinesDescends rebellious qi

SP15

Daheng

大橫 · Great Horizontal

Spleen

Regulates the intestines and relieves constipationStrengthens the Spleen and resolves dampness

SP16

Fuai

腹哀 · Abdominal Lament

Spleen

Regulates qi in the intestines and resolves food stagnationDrains dampness

SP17

Shidou

食竇 · Food Cavity

Spleen

Regulates qi in the chest and relieves fullnessHarmonises the Stomach and relieves food stagnationPromotes the movement of fluids and drains dampness

SP18

Tianxi

天谿 · Celestial Ravine

Spleen

Benefits the breast and promotes lactationRegulates qi in the chest

SP19

Xiongxiang

胸鄉 · Chest Village

Spleen

Unbinds the chest and regulates qi, relieving fullness of the chest and hypochondriumDisperses and descends Lung qi

SP20

Zhourong

周榮 · Encircling Glory

Spleen

Descends rebellious Lung qi and relieves coughUnbinds the chest and regulates qi