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 169–192 of 361 points in Classical Channel Points

BL44

Shentang

神堂 · Spirit Hall

Bladder

Calms the spirit and regulates the HeartRegulates the upper burner and unbinds the chestActivates the channel and relieves pain

BL45

Yixi

譩譆 · Yi Xi

Bladder

Expels pathogenic factors, especially wind-heatDescends Lung qi and unbinds the chestStrengthens qi and blood and relieves pain of the back and shoulder

BL46

Geguan

膈關 · Diaphragm Pass

Bladder

Descends rebellious qi and benefits the diaphragmHarmonises the middle burnerRelaxes the chest

BL47

Hunmen

魂門 · Gate of the Ethereal Soul

Bladder

Spreads Liver qi and relieves constraintHarmonises the Spleen and StomachRelaxes the sinews

BL48

Yanggang

陽綱 · Yang Headrope

Bladder

Regulates the GallbladderClears damp-heat from the Liver and GallbladderHarmonises the middle burner and regulates the intestines

BL49

Yishe

意舍 · Abode of Thought

Bladder

Strengthens and harmonises the Spleen and Stomach and resolves dampnessClears damp-heatSettles the intellect and relieves overthinking

BL50

Weicang

胃倉 · Stomach Granary

Bladder

Harmonises the Stomach and the middle burner and resolves food stagnationActivates the channel

BL51

Huangmen

肓門 · Vitals Gate

Bladder

Regulates qi and dissipates massesBenefits the breast

BL52

Zhishi

志室 · Residence of the Will

Bladder

Tonifies the Kidney and consolidates the essenceRegulates urinationStrengthens the lower back

BL53

Baohuang

胞肓 · Bladder's Vitals

Bladder

Regulates the lower burner and promotes urinationBenefits the lumbar region, activates the channel and relieves pain

BL54

Zhibian

秩邊 · Sequential Limit

Bladder

Activates the channel and luo vessels, removes stagnation and relieves sciatic painRegulates the lower burner and benefits urinationBenefits the anus

BL55

Heyang

合陽 · Confluence of Yang

Bladder

Activates the channel and relieves painRegulates the lower burner and stops uterine bleeding

BL56

Chengjin

承筋 · Sinew Support

Bladder

Relaxes the sinews and relieves crampActivates the channelBenefits the anus

BL57

Chengshan

承山 · Mountain Support

Bladder

Relaxes the sinews and relieves cramp of the calfBenefits the anus and treats haemorrhoidsActivates the channel and relieves lumbar pain

BL58

Feiyang

飛揚 · Taking Flight

Bladder

Expels wind and pathogenic factors from the Taiyang channels and clears the headActivates the channel and luo vessels and relieves lumbar and leg painHarmonises above and below

BL59

Fuyang

跗陽 · Instep Yang

Bladder

Activates the channel and luo vessels and relieves acute painBenefits the lower backClears the head and regulates the Yang Qiao Mai

BL60

Kunlun

崑崙 · Kunlun Mountains

Bladder

Activates the whole Bladder channel and relieves painClears heat, subdues yang and extinguishes wind in the headRelaxes the sinews, benefits the ankle and strengthens the lower back

BL61

Pucan

僕參 · Servant's Respect

Bladder

Relaxes the sinews and activates the channelClears heat and calms the spirit

BL62

Shenmai

申脈 · Extending Vessel

Bladder

Opens and regulates the Yang Qiao MaiCalms the spirit and settles epilepsySubdues interior wind and expels exterior wind

BL63

Jinmen

金門 · Metal Gate

Bladder

Activates the channel, removes stagnation and relieves acute painSubdues interior wind, calms the spirit and settles convulsions

BL64

Jinggu

京骨 · Capital Bone

Bladder

Clears wind and heat from the head and eyesCalms the spiritActivates the channel

BL65

Shugu

束骨 · Bundle Bone

Bladder

Clears heat and expels wind from the headCalms the spiritActivates the channel and luo vessels and relieves pain

BL66

Zutonggu

足通谷 · Valley Passage

Bladder

Clears heat from the head and calms the spiritDescends rebellious Lung and Stomach qi

BL67

Zhiyin

至陰 · Reaching Yin

Bladder

Turns the fetus and promotes deliveryExpels wind and clears the headBenefits the eyes