oints

Points Locations
6 cun lateral to anterior midline level with the 1st intercostal space, 1 cun
LU 1
below LU 2 ** NDN toward sternum **
6 cun lateral to the anterior midline below the clavicle in the depression medial to
LU 2
the coracoid process ** NDN toward sternum **
6 cun superior to LU5 (3 cun below axillary fold) on radial side of biceps brachii
LU 3
muscle ** No Moxa **
5 cun superior to LU 5 (1 cun below LU 3) on radial side of biceps brachii muscle
LU 4
on LU 3 - LU 5 line
LU 5 Radial side of biceps brachii taendon on the cubital crease
LU 6 7 cun above LU 9 on the LU 5 - LU 9 line
1.5 cun above wrist crease, superior to the styloid process of the radius NOT
LU 7
on LU 5 - LU 9 line **Japanese it IS on LU5 - LU 9 line **
LU 8 1 cun above LU 9 on LU 5 - LU 9 line ** AA and No Moxa **
LU 9 On wrist crease on radial side of the radial artery ** AA **
LU Radial aspect and midpoint of 1st metacarpal bone, off bone on junction of the red
10 and white skin
LU 11 .1 cun posterior to the nail on the radial side of the thumb ** No Moxa **

Points Functions
LU 1 Lung Mu; all Lung issues esp. excess type and phlegm-heat from middle warmer
LU 2 Similar to LU 1 but used more often as a local point
Window of the sky; Lung related spirit disorders; excessive sadness/grief "floating
LU 3
corpse ghost talk"; LV invading LU; Heat from excess or deficiency
LU 4 Local point
He sea; acute/chronic interior/exterior conditions; upper body edema; local elbow;
LU 5
lumbar pain (poss.UB 40 upper body equivalent
LU 6 Xi cleft; acute OPI's from wind-heat, wind-dry; PM dry hacking cough
Luo; command of head/post. neck; CV master point; exterior a/or interior wind;
LU 7
thumb pain; geniturinary a/or gynecological issues w/ KD 6
LU 8 Expel wind; tonify Qi & Yin; similar to LU 7but more specific; pain in KD 1 area
Shu stream; yuan source; hui meeting of vessels; tonify LU Qi & Yin; circulation
LU 9
issues; clarify pulse for diagnosis
Ying spring; LU channel & organ heat from excess or deficiency; sore throat;
LU 10
reckless bleeding
LU 11 Jing well; extreme sore throat; revival - esp. wind-stroke
Points Locations
PC 1 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline or 1 cun lateral to the nipple ** NDN **
PC 2 2 cun below the axillary fold between the 2 heads of the biceps brachii
PC 3 At the cubital crease on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon
5 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on
PC 4
the PC 3 - PC 7 line
3 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on
PC 5
the PC 3 - PC 7 line
2 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on
PC 6
the PC 3 - PC 7 line
At the middle of the wrist crease between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 7
tendons
Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the MP joint on the radial
PC 8
side of the metacarpal bone (where your middle finger falls if you make a fist)

Points Functions
window of the sky; fullness of the chest, counterflow Qi, headache, blurred vision;
PC 1
breast disorders, insufficient lactation
he sea; chronic angina; hand/arm tremors, parkinsons; GI disorders, sudden turmoil
PC 3
disease, vomiting & diarrha; clear summer heat
xi cleft; acute palpitations, chest pain; acute heat in the Blood, coughing/vomiting
PC 4 Blood, bleeding hemorrhoids; shen disorders from blood stasis, yin deficiency,
depression, fear of people
jing river; phlegm issue effecting chest, heart, lungs, throat, wheezing w/phlegm
PC 5 you can hear, plum pit qi; heat effecting the heart, phlegm misting the heart, chest
pain, restlessness, insomnia
luo connecting; yin wei master coupled w/SP 4chong mai master; chronic heart
issues from Qi stagnation; opens and relaxes the chest, asthma, angina; insomnia
PC 6
a/or other shen disturbance, mania, nervousness; nausea, motion sickness,
vomiting; carpal tunnel syndrome
shu stream; yuan source; cool heat effecting the heart; clear ying and blood stage
PC 7
heat, fever that is drying fluids; carpal tunnel syndrome
ying spring; excess heat conditions, more cooling than PC 7; heat in the mouth,
PC 8 tongue ulcers, cold sores from HT/ST fire; clear ying and blood stage heat, fever
that is damaging yin; reckless bleeding, nosebleeds, blood in urine or stool
jing well, clear heat in the HT; stiff tongue, speech disorders, esp. post stroke;
PC 9
restore consciousness
Points Locations
HT 1 Center of axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery ** AA **
With elbow flexed, 3 cun superior to HT 3 in a groove on the ulnar side of the
HT 2
biceps brachii
With elbow flexed, between the ulnar end of the cubital crease and the medial
HT 3
epicondyle of the humerus
HT 4 1.5 cun above HT 7 on HT 3 - HT 7 line
HT 5 1 cun above HT 7 on HT 3 - HT 7 line
HT 6 .5 cun above HT 7 on HT 3 - HT 7 line
At the wrist crease on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris tendon between the
HT 7
pisiform bone and the ulna
HT 8 With a fist made, where the 5th phalange falls between the 4th and 5th metacarpal
 bones
HT 9 .1 cun posterior to the nail on the radial side of the little finger

Points Functions
shoulder issues, Qi circulation between torso & arm, upper thoracic pain,
HT 1
distention
he sea, water, pain a/or numbness of lower arms/hands, parkinson's disease, spirit
HT 3
imbalances w/phlegm a/or heat
HT 4 jing river, metal, sudden loss of voice, restless zang disorder, emotional imbalances
luo connecting, speech a/or vocal disorders, spirit imbalances w/physical
manifestations, anxiety w/palpitations (not useful for sleep/memory imbalances
HT 5
- HT 7 is better), hot blood, excess menstrual bleeding, heat -> SI -> Urinary
issues, incontinence
xi cleft, night sweats, steaming bone disorder, tonify Yin and Blood, acute heart
HT 6
pain, acute emotional disturbances
yuan source, shu stream, earth, tonify Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang, emotional issues -
HT 7 esp. related to sleep a/or memory/thinking, cool heart a/or phlegm fire, heart
palpitations from any etiology as well as other physical heart issues
Points Locations
SI 1 .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the ulnar side of the little finger
With a loose fist made, ulnar end of the crease, distal to the 5th
SI 2
metacarpalphalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin
With a loose fist made, ulnar end of distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th
SI 3
metacarpal phalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin
Ulnar side of the palm in a depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal joint
SI 4
and the hamate bone
Ulnar end of the transverse wrist crease on the dorsal side of the hand in a
SI 5
depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone
 With palm facing chest, dorsal to the head of the ulna in the bony cleft on the radial
SI 6
side of the styloid process of the ulna
SI 7 5 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on SI 8 - SI 5 line
With elbow flexed, in a depression between the olecranon process of the ulna and
SI 8
the medial epicondyle of the humerus
With arm adducted, 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold, posterior and
SI 9
inferior to the shoulder joint
SI 10 With arm abducted, directly above SI 9 in a depression inferior to scapular spine
On the scapula in a depression in the center of the infrascapular fossa at the
SI 11 junction of the upper and middle third between the lower border of the scapular
spine and the inferior angle of the scapula, approximately level with T4
Directly above SI 11 in the center of the suprascapular fossa (in a depression when
SI 12
arm is lifted)
Medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa midway between SI 10 and the
SI 13
spinous process of T2
SI 14 3 cun lateral to the spinous process of T1 (GV 13)
SI 15 2 cun lateral from the posterior midline below the spinous process of C7 (GV 14)
SI 16 On lateral neck posterior to SCM and LI 18 level with the adams apple
Posterior to the angle of the mandible in a depression on the anterior border of the
SI 17
SCM
Directly below the outer canthus of the eys in a depression on the lower border of
SI 18
the zygoma ** No Moxa **
Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in a
SI 19
depression formed when mouth is opened

Points Functions
jing well, clear heat from opposite end of channel, earache, tinnitus, red eyes, sore
SI 1
throat; breast disorders, insufficient lactation, mastitis
shu stream; GV master coupled w/UB 62 yang qiao master, effects entire GV
SI 3 meridian; neck pain, back pain, occipital headache, night sweats w/HT 6; clear heat
a/or excess from the eyes/ears, tinnitus, inflammation; calms the spirit
xi cleft, acute and severe pain in the neck, shoulder a/or arms; weakness in the
SI 6 extremeties from overwork, fatigue; useful for elderly patients, deafness, tinnitus,
failing vision
he sea; elbow issues, pain, swelling, numbness; excess wind or wind-heat in the
SI 8
channel; submandibular pain, swelling
SI 11 breast issues, mastitis, pain; emotional issues, anxiety w/asthma, chest tightness
SI 16 window of the sky, throat swelling, pain, goiters, lumps
SI 17 window of the sky, throat swelling, pain, goiters, lumps
SI 18 facial issues, bell's palsy, trigemnial neuralgia, spasm; upper jaw toothache
SI 19 ear problems, inflammation, tinnitus, hearing loss

Points Locations
TH 1 .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the ulnar side of the ring finger
.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and little fingers, in a
TH 2
depression proximal to the 4th MP joint
 With fist clenched, on the dorsum of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal
TH 3
bones in a depression proximal to the 4th MP joint
On the transverse crease of the wrist in a depression on the ulnar side of the
TH 4
extensor digitorium communis tendon
2 cun above TH 4 between the radious and the ulna on the TH 4 - TH 10 line -
TH 5
Japanese: slighly less than 2 cun proximal to TH 4
3 cun above the TH 4 between the radius and the ulna on the radial side of the
TH 6
extensor digitorum muscle on line with the TH 4 and the tip of the olecranon
TH 7 Level with and 1 finger width from TH 6 on the radial border of the ulna
TH 8 4 cun above TH 4 between the radius and the ulna
5 cun below the olecranon between the radius and the ulna on the ulnar side of the
TH 9
forearm
TH
1 cun superior to the olecranon in a depression formed with the elbow flexed
10
TH
With the elbow flexed, 1 cun above TH 10
11
TH
Midway between TH 11 and TH 13 on the line joining the olecranon and TH 14
12
TH 3 cun below TH 14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, on the line
13 joining the olecranon and TH 14
TH On the shoulder, posterior to LI 15 in a depression inferior and posterior to the
14 acromion when the arm is abducted
TH
Midway between GB 21 & SI 13 on the superior angle of the scapula
15
TH Directly below the mastoid process, level with the mandibular angle on the
16 posterior border of the SCM muscle (in line with SI 17 & GV 15)
TH Posterior to the lobule of the ear in a depression between the mandible and the
17 mastoid process
TH In the center of the mastoid process at the junction of the middle and lower third of
18 the curve formed by TH 17 - TH 20, posterior to the helix
TH Posterior to the ear at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve
19 formed by TH 17 - TH 20, posterior to the helix ** Avoid Artery, No Bleeding **
TH
Directly above the ear apex within hairline
20
TH Anterior to the supertragic notch and posterior to the border of the condyloid
21 process of the mandible, found with the mouth open
Anterior and superior to TH 21, level with the root of the auricle on the posterior
TH
border of the hairline of the temple where the superficial temporal artery passes **
22
Avoid Artery **
TH
In a depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow ** No Moxa **
23

Points Functions
TH 1 jing well; sim. to TH 3 which is used more
TH 2 ying spring; sim. to TH 3 which is used more
shu stream; ear problems, esp. from LV, tinnitus; temporal headaches, shoulder a/or
TH 3
upper back pain; eye diseases w/GB 37
yuan source; dorsal wrist issues, sprains, pain; regulate water metabolism, dry
TH 4 mouth/throat, wasting & thirsting disease; w/moxa to tonify yang; used in japanese
styles to tonify deficiency
luo connecting; yang wei master coupled w/GB 41dai mai master; headache;
TH 5 release the exterior, wind-cold, wind-heat; upper limb disorders, elbow, forearm,
wrist, hand; shaoyang stage diseases, alternating fever and chills;
jing river; lower warmer, constipation due to stagnation a/or heat; middle warmer,
TH 6 chest/rib pain, sudden turmoil disorder, vomiting & diarrhea; upper warmer, febrile
disorders w/no sweating, eye/ear pain, inflammation
TH 8 sudden deafness; acute or chronic loss of voice
he sea; tranform phlegm, epilepsy, lymph swellings; one-sided headaches,
TH
migraines; psycho-emotional issues, chest pain/oppression, palpitations, w/anxiety
10
a/or depression
TH
shoulder issues, pain, ROM
14
TH
window of the sky
16
TH
internal or external wind, bell's palsy; ear issues, tinnitus, earache from wind-cold
17
TH
ear issues from excess or deficiency, tinnitus, deafness; TMJ; upper jaw toothache
21
TH
LV wind or LV fire headache; eye issues, pain, redness, twitching, drooping eyelid
23
Points Locations
.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the radial side of the index finger ** No
LI 1
Moxa **
On the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd MP joint in a depression at
LI 2
the junction of the red & white skin
On the radial side of the index finger proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal
LI 3
bone
At the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side ** No Moxa, No
LI 4
Needle In Pregnancy **
On the radial side of the wrist between the extensor pollicis longus & brevis
LI 5
tendons in a depression formed when the thumb is tilted upward
LI 6 3 cun above the crease of the wrist (LI 5) on the LI 5 - LI 11 line
LI 7 5 cun above the crease of the wrist (LI 5)
LI 8 4 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 - LI 11 (8 cun above wrist)
LI 9 3 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 - LI 11 line (9 cun above wrist)
LI 10 2 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 - LI 11 line (10 cun above wrist)
At the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between LU 5 and the
LI 11
lateral epicondyle of the humerus
With the elbow flexed, on the radial side of the upper arm 1 cun above LI 11 on the
LI 12
border of the humerus (1 cun superiolateral to LI 11)
LI 13 3 cun above LI 11 on the LI 11 - LI 15 line ** Avoid Artery **
On the radial side of the upper arm 7 cun above LI 11 at the insertion of the deltoid
LI 14
muscle, on the LI 11 - LI 15 line
Anterior and inferior to the acromion in a depression formed when the arm is in
LI 15
full abduction
In the upper aspect of the shoulder between the acromial extremity of the clavicle
LI 16
and the spine of the scapula
On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun below LI 18 on the posterior border of the
LI 17
SCM muscle
Level with the tip of the Adam's Apple between the sternal head and the clavicular
LI 18
head of the SCM
LI 19 Directly below the lateral margin of the nostril level with GV 26 ** No Moxa **
In the nasolabial groove level with the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi
LI 20
** No Moxa **

Points Functions
jing well, heat, pain, stagnation at opposite end of channel, toothache, eye/ear pain;
LI 1
high fever, coma
ying spring, clears excess a/or heat from channel, tootache, sore throat - not used
LI 2
often
yuan source; command point for face, mouth, jaw, nose; release the exterior; tonify
LI 4 wei qi; lower jaw toothache; frontal/sinus headache; w/LV 3 move Qi and Blood;
promote labor, expel placenta
LI 5 jing river; wrist pain; classically noted w/LI 7 for "seeing ghosts," mania
luo connecting, influence LU descend and disperse functions, upper body edema;
LI 6
luo travels to face, jaw, teeth, ears, tinnitus, toothache, nosebleeds
xi cleft, pain/stagnation along meridian, shoulders, elbows, wrist; classically noted
LI 7
w/LI 5 for "seeing ghosts," mania
LI 8 w/ST 39 influence the SI organ; blood in the urine
LI 9 w/ST 37 influence the LI organ
 w/ST 36 influence the ST; shoulder, elbow, wrist pain; more tonifying than
LI 10
dispersive; epigastric a/or abdominal pain
he sea; reduce high fevers; skin diseases (w/UB 40, esp. w/damp-heat; excess ST
LI 11 issues, burning diarrhea; elbow a/or upper limb issues, pain, inflammation; expel
summerheat; hot flashes, hot blood menstrual irregularities
LI 15 shoulder issues, pain, ROM, adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder
blood stagnation in the lungs/chest, vomiting, coughing of Blood; secondary point
LI 16
for shoulder problems
windows of the sky, sudden loss of voice, qi obstruction in throat; high blood
LI 18
pressure
LI 20 sinus issues, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies; loss of smell/taste
Points Locations
LV 1 On the lateral side of the big toe, .1 cun from the corner of the nail
On dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, proximal to the margin of the
LV 2
web at the junction of the red and white skin
On dorsum of the foot in a depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd
LV 3
metatarsal bones
Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway betweenSP 5 and ST 41, in a depression
LV 4
on the medial side of the tendon of tibialis anterior
5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the surface of the
LV 5
tibia
7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of
LV 6
the tibia
1 cun posterior to SP 9, posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia in
LV 7
the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle
At the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial
LV 8 epicondyle of the tibia in a depression on the anterior border of the insertions of the
semimembraneous and semitendoneous muscles, with the knee flexed
4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur, between vastus medialis and
LV 9
sartorius
3 cun below ST 30 at the proximal end of the thigh and lateral border of adductor
LV 10
longus (1 cun belowLV 11)
2 cun below ST 30 at the proximal end of the thigh and on the lateral border of
LV 11
adductor longus
2.5 cun lateral and 1 cun inferior to the superior border of the pubic symphysis **
LV 12
No Needle **
LV 13 On the lateral side of the abdomen below the free end of the 11th rib
On the mamillary line, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the AML in the
LV 14
6th ICS ** NDN **
Points Locations
SP 1 On the medial side of the big toe .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
On medial side of big toe, distal and inferior to the 1st Metatarsaldigital joint in a
SP 2
depression at the juncture of the red and white skin
Proximal and inferior to the head of the 1st metatarsalphalangeal joint in a
SP 3
depression at the junction of the red and white skin
In a depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the
SP 4
junction of the red and white skin
In a depression distal and inferior to the medial malleoulus midway between the
SP 5
tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleoulus
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleoulus on the posterior border of the
SP 6
tibia ** No Needle in Pregnancy **
 6 cun from the tip of the medial malleoulus on line connecting tip of medial
SP 7
malleoulus and SP 9 on the posterior border of the tibia (3 cun above SP 6)
SP 8 3 cun below SP 9 on line connecting SP 9 and medial malleoulus
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, level with the tuberosity of
SP 9
the tibia
With knee flexed 2 cun above the superior medial border of the patella on the bulge
SP 10
of the medial portion of quadriceps femoris (vastus medialis)
SP 11 6 cun above SP 10 on the line connecting SP 12 toSP 10
Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove, lateral to the pulsating external
SP 12 iliac artery (joins femoral artery) level with the symphysis pubis 3.5 cun lateral
to CV2 ** AA **
SP 13 .7 cun laterosuperior to SP 12 and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
1.3 cun below SP 15 and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on lateral side of
SP 14
rectus abdominis
SP 15 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to rectus abdominus
SP 16 3 cun above SP 15 and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline (CV 11)
SP 17 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 5th ICS
SP 18 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 4th ICS
SP 19 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 3rd ICS
SP 20 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 2nd ICS
6 cun below the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the 11th rib
SP 21
on mid-axillary

Points Functions
SP 1 Jing well; bleeding issues from SP def.; excessive worry
SP 2 Ying spring; damp-heat; w/SP 3 tonify SP
SP 3 Shu stream; SP Qi & Yang Def.; heart pain
Luo connecting; Chong Mai Master; Excess ST & Intestinal Issues; Blood a/or Qi
SP 4
stagnation in the lower/middle warmers; with PC 6 heart issues
SP 6 Tonify Yin & Blood; all SP disorders; insomnia
SP 8 Xi cleft; acute & painful menstrual issues from Blood stagnation; male infertility
SP 9 He sea; drain dampness (via urine); damp Bi; yeast infections; GB damp-heat
Gynecological issues from Blood, Heat, Stasis a/or Deficiency; lin disorders;
SP 10
damp-heat/hot-blood skin issues
SP 15 Regulate the intestines; constipation; abdominal pain/distention
SP 21 Muscle/joint pain/flaccidity; thoracic pain
Points Locations
On sole, in depression with foot in plantar flexion at the junction of the anterior 1/3
KD 1
and posterior 2/3 of line connecting base of 2nd and 3rd toes and the heel
Anterior and Inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression on the lower border
KD 2
of the tuberosity of the navicular bone
In depression midway between the tip of the medial malleolus and the attachment
KD 3
of the achilles tendon
Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression anterior to the medial
KD 4
attachment of the achilles tendon
KD 5 1 cun directly below KD 3 in a depression on the medial side of the tuberosity of
 the calcaneum
KD 6 In a depression below the tip of the medial malleolus
KD 7 2 cun above KD 3 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon
.5 cun posterior to KD 7, 2 cun above KD 3, posterior to the medial border of the
KD 8
tibia
5 cun above KD 3 on the line drawn from KD 3 toKD 10 at the lower border of the
KD 9
gastrocnemius muscle
KD On the medial side of the knee joint between the tendons of semitendinosus and
10 semimembranosus
KD
5 cun below CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 2
11
KD
4 cun below CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 3
12
KD
3 cun below CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 4
13
KD
2 cun below CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 5
14
KD
1 cun below CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 7
15
KD
.5 cun lateral to CV 8
16
KD
2 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 10
17
KD
3 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 11
18
KD
4 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 12
19
KD
5 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 13
20
KD
6 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 14 ** NDN Avoid LV on Rt. Side **
21
KD
In 5th ICS 2 cun lateral to CV 16 ** NDN Avoid HT **
22
KD
In 4th ICS 2 cun lateral to CV 17 ** NDN Needle Obliquely **
23
KD
In 3rd ICS 2 cun lateral to CV 18 ** NDN Needle Obliquely **
24
KD
In 2nd ICS 2 cun lateral to CV 19 ** NDN Needle Obliquely **
25
KD
In 1st ICS 2 cun lateral to CV 20 ** NDN Needle Obliquely **
26
KD In depression on lower border of clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the CV line ** NDN
27 Needle Obliquely **

oints Functions
jing well, wood, descends rising excess (lv fire, lv yang), headaches, tinnitus,
cools empty heat from KD Yin Deficiency, chronic sore throat, tonify HD/KD
KD 1
Yin, insomnia, palpitations, rage w/desire to kill, loss of consciousness, yang
collapse.
ying spring, fire, clear excess a/or acute presentations, especially KD empty heat,
KD 2 chronic sore throat, irritability, wasting and thirsting, KD related emotional issues,
fright, fear of being caught, moxa to tonify KD Yang
shu stream, earth, yuan source, tonify KD Qi, Yin or Yang from any etiology, KD
KD 3 deficiency asthma, KD a/or LV Yin deficiency, chronic sore throat, dizziness,
chronic low back pain, local for heel a/or ankle
KD 4 luo connecting, chronic KD deficient low back pain, local for heel/ankle
xi cleft, nourish Yin a/or Blood and moves the uterus, KD related menstrual issues,
KD 5
amenorrhea, oppression below the heart
yin qiao master w/LU 7 cv master, sore throat from any etiology, empty heat from
KD 6 Yin defiency, swollen, dry throat, loss of voice, constipation, plum pit qi,
nighttime epilepsy
jing river, metal, tonify KD Yang, especially water regulation, sweating too much
or too little, swellings, urinary issues, chronic oedema effecting lower legs a/or
KD 7
abdomen, five types of lin from damp or damp-heat, low back pain from
deficiency a/or stagnation
yin qiao xi cleft, movement a/or mobility of the medial aspect of the lower limbs,
KD 8
ankle, heel, sprains, pain
yin wei xi cleft, strong spirit disorders, anger, cursing, mania, deficient yang/cold
KD 9 in abdomen,shan disorder, hernia, pain a/or retraction of the scrotum, helpful in
detox prescriptions to help with emotional outbursts
he sea, water, clear damp or damp-heat in the lower warmer, urgent/difficult
KD 10
urination, genital pain/itching, uterine bleeding, tonify LV in five phase treatments
KD 11, KD 12, KD 13, KD 14 & KD 15 all intersect the chong mai and are useful
KD 11
local points for abdominal a/or gynecological issues
cold a/or dry effecting the lower abdomen a/or intestines, constipation, abdominal
KD 16
pain, five types of lin, shan disorder
KD 22 local point, generally for cough, chest tension, constricted breathing
KD 27 open and relax the chest, asthma, constricted breathing, cough, tonify KD
deficiency in adrenal exhaustion, fatigue, lowered immunity, local for neck a/or
jaw
Points Locations
.1 cun above the inner canthus of the eye in a depression ** No Moxa, Slow
UB 1
Insertion, No Manipulation **
On the medial end of the eyebrow directly above the inner canthus of the eye on
UB 2
the supraorbital notch ** No Moxa **
.5 cun within the anterior hairline directly above UB 2 between GV 24 and UB
UB 3
4 ** No Moxa **
UB 4 1.5 cun lateral to GV 24 or .5 cun within the anterior hairline at the junction of the
 medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3's distance of GV 24 and ST 8
UB 5 .5 cun above UB 4 or 1 cun above the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to GV 23
1.5 cun posterior to UB 5 or 2.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral
UB 6
to the midline ** No Moxa **
1.5 cun posterior to UB 6 or 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 1.5 lateral to the
UB 7
midline
1.5 cun posterior to UB 7 or 5.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral
UB 8
to the midline ** No Moxa **
1.3 cun lateral to GV 17 or 2.5 cun above the posterior hairline and lateral to the
UB 9
midline in a depression level with GV 17
UB 1.3 cun lateral to GV 15 or .5 cun above the posterior hairline and 1.3 cun lateral to
10 the midline on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle ** No Moxa **
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 13 level with T1
11
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with T2 - Wind Shu
12
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 12 level with T3 - LU Shu
13
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with T4 - PC Shu
14
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 11 level with T5 - HT Shu
15
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 10 level with T6 - GV Shu
16
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 9 level with T7 - Diaphragm Shu
17
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 8 level with T9 - LV Shu
18
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 7 level with T10 - GB Shu
19
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 6 level with T11 - SP Shu
20
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with T12 - ST Shu
21
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 5 level with L1 - TH Shu
22
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 4 level with L2 - KD Shu
23
UB 1.5 cun lateral to midline level with L3 - Qi Shu
24
UB
1.5 cun lateral to GV 3 level with L4 - LI Shu
25
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with L5 - Yuan Shu
26
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with 1st PSF - SI Shu
27
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with 2nd PSF - UB Shu
28
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with 3rd PSF
29
UB
1.5 cun lateral to midline level with 4th PSF - Baihuan Shu ** No Moxa **
30
UB On the sacrum at the midpoint of the PSIS and the midline level with the 1st PSF
31 ** No Needle in Pregnancy **
UB On the sacrum medial and inferior to the PSIS level with the 2nd PSF ** No
32 Needle in Pregnancy **
UB On the sacrum medial and inferior to the PSIS level with the 3rd PSF ** No
33 Needle in Pregnancy **
UB On the sacrum lateral to GV 2 level with the 4th PSF ** No Needle in Pregnancy
34 **
UB
.5 cun lateral to either side of the tip of the coccyx
35
UB
On the posterior side of the thigh at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease
36
UB
6 cun below UB 36 on hte line joining UB 36 to UB 40
37
UB 1 cun above UB 39 on the medial side of the biceps femoris tendon, found with the
38 knee slightly bent
UB
Lateral to UB 40 on the medial border of the biceps femoris tendon
39
UB Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between the biceps femoris
40 and semitendinosus tendons ** No Moxa, Not Even Pole **
UB
3 cun lateral to the midline level with T2 on the spinal border of the scapula
41
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 12 level with T3 on the spinal border of the scapula - LU
42
UB
3 cun lateral to midline level with T4 - PC
43
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 11 level with T5 - HT
44
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 10 level with T6
45
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 9 level with T7 - Diaphragm
46
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 8 level with T9 - LV
47
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 7 level with T10 - GB
48
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 6 level with T11 - SP
49
UB
3 cun lateral to midline level with T12 - ST
50
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 5 level with L1 - TH
51
UB
3 cun lateral to GV 4 level with L2 - KD
52
UB
3 cun lateral to the medial sacral crest level with the 2nd PSF - UB
53
UB
3 cun lateral the midline level with the 4th PSF
54
UB 2 cun directly below UB 40 between the medial and lateral heads of the
55 gastrocnemius muscle on line joining UB 40 and UB 57
UB 5 cun below UB 40 midway between UB 55 and UB 57 in the center of the belly
56 of the gastrocnemius muscle on line joining UB 40 and UB 57
UB 8 cun below UB 40 in a depression below the gastrocnemius muscle , found when
57 the leg is stretched or heel is lifted
UB 7 cun above UB 60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 cun lateral and
58 inferior to UB 57
UB
3 cun directly above UB 60
59
UB
In a depression between the tip of the external malleolus and the achilles tendon
60
UB Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus lateral to the calcaneum at the
61 junction of the red and white skin, directly below UB 60
UB
In a depression directly below the external malleolus
62
UB On the lateral side of the foot directly below the anterior border of the external
63 malleolus on the lower border of the cuboid bone
UB Below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white
64 skin
UB Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white
65 skin
UB
Anterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint
66
UB .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the lateral side of the small toe ** No
67 Moxa in Pregnancy except to turn breech **

Points Functions
UB 1 eye problems from excess, wind a/or heat, pain, swelling, blurred vision
UB 2 sinus issues, allergies; red, itchy eyes; headache
UB 7 restore Qi flow with the head; nose issues, congestion, sinusitis
UB 10 sea of Qi; window of the sky; stiff neck & shoulders
hui meeting of the bones; sea of Blood; bone a/or joint disorders, arthritis; upper
UB 11
respiratory infections, cold, flu; tonify bone marrow, anemia
UB 12 wind disorders; tonify wei qi
LU Shu; lung disorders, cough, asthma, SOB; body fluids, skin disorders; grief,
UB 13
sadness
PC Shu; heart issues, palpitations, anxiety; jue yin, LV Qi stagnation effecting
UB 14
chest
UB 15 HT Shu; heart a/or spirit issues, insomnia; night sweats from deficient Qi or Yin
UB 16 GV Shu; hot skin disorders, acne, boils
Diaphragm Shu; hui meeting of the Blood; nourish Blood, four flowers w/UB 19;
UB 17
menstrual issues from deficient Blood; skin issues, red, itchy
LV Shu; LV organ issues, hepatitis, jaundice; eye issues, dryness, redness;
UB 18
emotional imbalances, anger; subcostal a/or hypochondriac tension/pain
GB Shu; shao yang level diseases, alternating fever & chills; LV/GB damp-heat
UB 19 issues, hepatitis, jaundice; nourish Blood, four flowers w/UB 17; pain along the
sides of the body
UB 20 SP Shu; spleen issues, digestion, prolapse, reckless bleeding
UB 21 ST Shu; stomach issues, food stagnation, vomiting, accumulations
TH Shu; water disorders esp. between middle and lower jiaos, bloating, urinary
UB 22
retention
UB 23 KD Shu; male sexual issues, impotence; female sexual and reproductive issues,
infertility; KD Yang deficiency; breathing issues, KD grasp the Qi; acute/chronic
 low back pain; ear issues, tinnitus, deafness
UB 24 Sea of Qi Shu; back pain
LI Shu; back pain w/constipation a/or period; intestinal issues, constipation,
UB 25
diarrhea
UB 26 Yuan Qi Storage Shu; low back pain
SI Shu; SI damp-heat issues, diarrhea, dysentary; damp-heat urinary issues, painful
UB 27
urination, cystitis
UB Shu; urinary bladder issues, painful, dark urination, incontinence, frequent
UB 28
urination; rid dampness in the body through urination w/SP 9
White Ring Shu; gynecological issues from KD Qi/Yin deficiency, vaginal
UB 30
discharge, menstrual issues
one of the eight liao; genito-urinary, lower back, sacrum issues, sciatica,
UB 31
lumbosacral pain
one of the eight liao; used most often; induce labor, ease labor pain; menstrual
UB 32
issues, blood stagnation, discharges
UB 33 one of the eight liao; genito-urinary, intestinal issues
UB 34 one of the eight liao; genital and intestinal issues
UB 35 hemorrhoids; coccyx trauma, deviation, pain
UB 36 low back pain; tonify elderly patients, weak legs
lower he sea of TH; damp-heat in the lower jiao, difficult urination; urinary
UB 39
incontinence
he sea; lower he sea of UB; lumbar command point; acute low back issues; skin
UB 40
diseases, red, itchy, inflammed; moves fluids, lower body edema
UB 42 reinforce UB 13 LU Shu, cough, asthma; drains heat from the 5 zang
Vital Region Shu; tonify weakness and deficiency, fatigue, chronic illness, difficult
UB 43
to cure diseases; deficient LU issues, asthma
UB 44 reinforce UB 15 HT Shu, spirit disorders, insomnia
UB 47 reinforce UB 18 LV Shu; local back, chest, rib pain
reinforce UB 20 SP Shu; disperse dampness/damp-heat, wasting & thirsting
UB 49
disorder
reinforce UB 23 KD Shu; tonify KD Jing, Yin, Yang, incontinence, infertility,
UB 52
impotence; local low back pain
UB 54 sciatica, lumbosacral pain; 5 Lin painful urinary dysfunction
UB 57 hemorrhoids from excess or deficiency; local calf pain; heel and foot pain
luo connecting; release the exterior, neck pain and stiffness; chronic low back pain;
UB 58
"excess above, deficiency below", weak low back with stiff neck
UB 59 xi cleft; resolve qi stagnation effecting mobility; lateral ankle sprain
UB 60 jing river; headache; chronic low back pain, pain along UB channel; induce labor,
 expel placenta
yang qiao master, couple with GV master (SI 3); insomnia; wind in head/face,
UB 62
stroke, facial paralysis; wind-cold, chills and fever; w/SI 3 low back pain
jing well; clear stagnation from opposite end of channel, vertex headache; adjust
UB 67
breech fetus
Points Locations
.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus of the eye in a depression on the lateral side of
GB 1
the orbit ** No Moxa **
Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of
GB 2
the mandible (located with the mouth open)
In a depression directly above ST 7 on the upper border of the zygomatic arch **
GB 3
No Deep Needle **
Within the hairline at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 distance
GB 4
between ST 8 & GB 7
GB 5 Within the hairline midway between ST 8 & GB 7
Within the hairline at the junction of the lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 distance
GB 6
between ST 8 & GB 7
At the crossing point of the vertical border of the temple and a horizontal line
GB 7
through the ear apex (1 cun anterior to TH 20
Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline (1/2 ear length from
GB 8
apex)
.5 cun posterior to GB 8, 2 cun within the hairline directly above the posterior
GB 9
border of the auricle ** No Moxa **
GB Posterior and superior to the mastoid process at the junction of the middle 1/3 and
10 upper 1/3 of the curve between GB 9 and GB 12
GB Posterior and superior to the mastoid process at the junction of the middle 1/3 and
11 lower 1/3 of the curve between GB 9 and GB 12
GB
In a depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
12
GB .5 cun within the hairline at the junction of the medial 2/3 and lateral 1/3 distance
13 from GV 24 andST 8, 3 cun lateral to GV 24
GB
On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 cun above the midpoint of the eyebrow
14
GB Directly above GB 14, within the hairline, at the midpoint of the distance
15 between GV 24 and ST 8
GB 1.5 cun posterior to GB 15, 2 cun above the hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the
16 midline
GB 1.5 cun posterior to GB 16, 3.5 cun above the hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the
17 midline
GB 1.5 cun posterior to GB 17, 5 cun above the hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the
18 midline
GB Level with the upper border of external occipital protruberance or GV 17, 2.25 cun
19 lateral to the midline directly above GB 20
GB In a depression between the upper portion of the SCM and the trapezius, level
20 with GV 16
GB At the midpoint of the line connecting GV 14 and the acromion process at the
21 highest point of the shoulder
GB Below the axilla on the midline in the 5th ICS, directly below HT 1 ** No Moxa
22 **
GB
1 cun anterior to GB 22 in the 5th ICS, level with the nipple
23
GB
Directly below the nipple in the 7th ICS, 4 cun lateral to the midline - GB Mu
24
GB
At the lower border of the free end of the 12th rib - KD Mu
25
GB Directly below LV 13 at the crossing point of a vertical line from the free end of
26 the 11th rib and a horizontal line through the umbilicus (level with CV 8
GB
Anterior to the ASIS, 3 cun below the level of umbilicus (lateral to CV 4
27
GB
Anterior and inferior to the ASIS, .5 cun anterior and inferior to GB 27
28
GB In a depression at the midpoint between the ASIS and the prominence of the
29 greater trocanter
GB At the junction of the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 distance between the prominence
30 of the greater trocanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (GV 2)
7 cun above the transverse popliteal crease on the lateral midline of thigh, when
GB
patient is standing with arms at his/her side the point is at the tip of their middle
31
finger
GB 5 cun above the transverse popliteal crease between vastus lateralis and biceps
32 femoris, 2 cun below GB 31
3 cun above the transverse popliteal crease in a depression above the external
GB
epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and the tendon of biceps femoris **
33
No Moxa **
GB
In a depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
34
GB 7 cun above the tip of the external malleous on the posterior border of the fibula,
35 level with GB 36 andUB 58
GB
7 cun above the tip of the external malleous on the anterior border of the fibula
36
GB
5 cun above the tip of the external malleous on the anterior border of the fibula
37
GB 4 cun above the tip of the external malleous, slightly anterior to the anterior border
38 of the fibula between extensor digitorum longus and peroneous brevis
GB 3 cun above the tip of the external malleous in a depression between the posterior
39 border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneous longus and brevis
GB Anterior and inferior to the external malleous in a depression on the lateral side of
40 the extensor digitorum longus tendon
GB Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in a depression lateral to the tendon
41 of extensor digiti minimi
GB Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint between the 4th and 5th metatarsal
42 bones, on the medial side of the tendon of extensor digiti minimi ** No Moxa **
GB Between the 4th and 5th metatarsals proximal to the margin of the web at the
43 junction of the red and white skin
GB
.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the lateral side of the 4th toe
44

Points Functions
GB 1 LV Yang/Heat rising to head, headache, eye problems, pain, inflammation
ear issues, tinnitus, otitis media, deafness, local point for wind, TMJ, facial
GB 2
paralysis
GB 8 migraine, one-sided headaches w/nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, hangover
dispel exterior a/or interior wind from the head, tremors, headache, regulate/calm
GB 12
the spirit, insomnia
GB 14 frontal/temporal headache, eye pain, swelling, itching
GB 15 excessive tearing from internal/external wind, sinus issues, sinusitis, rhinitis
dispel exterior/interior wind, all issues of the head/brain, seizures,
GB 20 mental/neurological issues, headache, eye, neck, shoulder, upper back issues,
hypertension esp. w/LV Yang rising
local for occipital headache, tight neck/shoulders, clears phlegm from head/neck,
GB 21
stroke, lumps, mastitis, influences Qi downwards, cough, difficult labor
GB front mu, LV/GB issues w/heat/stagnation, gallstones, hepatitis, LV/GB
GB 24 attacking SP, nausea, bitter taste, vomiting, GB related emotional issues,
fearfullness, shyness, timidity
KD front mu, local for pain in the lumbar a/or lateral costal region esp. w/KD
GB 25 deficiency, KD/SP dampness, diarrhea, bloating, diuretic, urinary retention,
oedema, assist passage of uterine stones
women's issues, leukorrhea from any etiology, gynecological disorders, menstrual
GB 26
related pains, migraines, bloating, local for lower back/waist
GB 27 men's issues, testicular pain a/or retraction, shan disorder
GB 29 hip pain, shoulder pain using cross needling
sciatica, pain, numbness of lower back, hips, buttocks a/or lower limbs, bi or wei
GB 30
syndromes of lower body
 red, itchy skin issues from wind a/or dampness anywhere on the body,
GB 31
lateral/posterior leg issues, sciatica, numbness
he sea, earth, hui meeting sinews, GB lower he sea, all soft tissue issues anywhere
in the body, contracture, cramping, pain, sciatica and lower body issues, all
GB 34 disorders involving the lateral aspects of the body, GB damp-heat, cholecystitis,
hepatitis, shao yang level diseases w/bitter taste, LV attacking SP, counterflow qi,
nausea
GB 35 yang wei xi cleft, local point
GB 36 xi cleft, rabies, acute cholecystitis, acute painful skin conditions
luo connecting, LV related eye issues, redness, night blindness, lower leg/foot
GB 37 issues, dropped foot, oedema, headaches around the eyes, breast problems from LV
Qi stagnation, pain, insufficient lactation
jing river, fire, GB channel issues, pain, stagnation, cool fever period of shao yang
GB 38
level diseases
hui meeting of marrow, all conditions effecting the marrow, ligaments, tendons,
GB 39 etc., chronic bi or wei syndromes, neck issues, pain, whiplash, descend LV/GB
heat, dizziness, tinnitus
yuan source, chronic mallaria, local for lower limbs, wrist issues with cross
GB 40
needling
shu stream, wood, dai mai master w/TH 5 yang wei master, moves LV Qi,
GB 41 menstrual/breast disorders, distal point for headaches, eye problems, swelling,
redness, lacrimation issues, local for lateral foot pain
ying spring, water, clear heat from entire channel, effects opposite end, headaches,
GB 43 dizziness, tinnitus, GB damp-heat stagnation, swellings in axillary region, lateral
costal pain, knee pain
jing well, metal, insomnia esp. w/nightmares, LV/GB heat rising to the HT,
GB 44 fullness below the heart, sense organ issues, pain, inflammation, speech disorders,
stiff tongue
Points Locations
Directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge ** No
ST 1
Moxa, Slow Insertion, No Manipulation **
Directly below the pupil in a depression at the infraorbital foramen ** No Moxa,
ST 2
No Deep Needle **
ST 3 Directly below the pupil in a depression level with the lower border of the ala nasi
ST 4 Directly below the pupil lateral to the corner of the mouth
Anterior to the angle of the mandible on the anterior border of the masseter muscle
ST 5
in a groove like depression (found with cheeks bulged) ** Avoid Artery **
One finger width anterior and superior to the angle of the mandible at the belly of
ST 6
the masseter muscle (found with teeth clenched)
Anterior to the ear in a depression between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular
ST 7
notch (found with mouth closed)
.5 cun within the hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to the
ST 8
midline (GV 24, directly below ST 7 ** No Moxa **
Level with the tip of the Adam's Apple on the anterior border of the SCM ** No
ST 9
Moxa, No Deep Needling, Avoid Artery **
ST 10 Midway between ST 9 and ST 11 at the anterior border of the SCM
At the superior border of the clavicle between the sternal head and the clavicular
ST 11
head of the SCM
ST 12 In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa 4 cun lateral to the midline
ST 13 4 cun lateral to the midline at the lower border of the clavicle
ST 14 4 cun lateral to the midline in the 1st ICS
ST 15 4 cun lateral to the midline in the 2nd ICS
ST 16 4 cun lateral to the midline in the 3rd ICS
ST 17 4 cun lateral to the midline in the 4th ICS ** No Needling, No Moxa **
ST 18 4 cun lateral to the midline in the 5th ICS
ST 19 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 14
ST 20 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 13
ST 21 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 12
ST 22 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 11
ST 23 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 10
ST 24 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 9
ST 25 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 8
ST 26 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 7
ST 27 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 5
ST 28 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 4
ST 29 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 3
ST 30 2 cun lateral to the midline lateral to CV 2
On 2 lines connecting the ASIS and the superiorlateral corner of the patella, level
ST 31 with the lower border of the pubis symphysis, found in a depression with the thigh
flexed, lateral to the sartorius
ST 32 6 cun above the superior lateral border of the patella on line connecting the ASIS
3 cun above the superior lateral border of the patella on line connecting the ASIS
ST 33
(found with knee flexed)
2 cun above the superior lateral border of the patella on line connecting the ASIS
ST 34
(found with knee flexed)
Below the patella in a depression lateral to the patella ligament (found with knee
ST 35
flexed)
ST 36 3 cun below ST 35 one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia
ST 37 6 cun below ST 35 one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia
ST 38 8 cun below ST 35 one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia
ST 39 9 cun below ST 35 one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia
8 cun superior to the tip of the external malleous, one finger width lateral to ST 38,
ST 40
2 finger widths lateral to the anterior border of the tibia
On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle,
ST 41 approximately level with the tip of the external malleolus in a depression between
the extensor digitorum longs and hallucis longus tendons
Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal and the cuneiform bones, between the tendons
ST 42
of the long extensor muscles of the big toe and the other toes ** Avoid Artery **
ST 43 In a depression distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones
Proximal to the margin of the web between the 2nd and 3rd toes in a depression
ST 44
distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint
ST 45 .1 cun posterior to the corner of nail on the lateral side of the 2nd toe

Points Functions
ST 1 eye issues
ST 2 eye issues, alt. to ST 1
ST 4 facial pain, paralysis, Bell's Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia
eliminate wind from face, twitching, paralysis, Bell's Palsy; lower jaw toothache;
ST 6
local TMJ
ST 7 upper jaw toothache, TMJ
ST 8 splitting headache (w/ nausea, vomiting); migraine
ST 9 window of the sky; sea of Qi; regulate blood pressure
connect internal branch of ST; tonify middle jiao; SCM, shoulder, neck, throat pain
ST 12
a/or tightness
ST 17 no needle
ST 18 breast disorders, mastitis, lactation
ST 21 assist CV 12, tonify middle jiao
ST 25 LI Mu; intestinal issues, diarrhea, dysentary, constipation
ST 27 male genito-urinary disorders (hernia, impotence)
excess cold a/or damp in the lower jiao, urine retention; excess gynecological
ST 28
issues, fibroids; expel placenta
ST 29 cold deficient disorders in the lower jiao, amenorrhea; running piglet
sea of water & grain; ST issues from excess or deficiency; regulate intestines;
ST 30
running piglet
ST 31 with ST 32 & ST 33 for bi a/or wei syndromes of the lower legs
ST 32 with ST 31 & ST 33 for bi a/or wei syndromes of the lower legs
ST 33 with ST 31 & ST 32 for bi a/or wei syndromes of the lower legs
ST 34 xi cleft; excess acute issues of the ST a/or chest; lateral knee issues
ST 35 knee issues
he sea & lower he sea of ST; sea of water and grain; command point of abdomen;
ST 36
tonify deficient qi a/or blood; tonify wei qi; PMS, depression
ST 37 lower he sea of LI; sea of blood; intestinal issues.
ST 38 shoulder issues, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis
lower he sea of SI; sea of blood; SI organ and channel issues, diarrhea, breast
ST 39
issues; shan disorders
ST 40 luo connecting; phlegm; plum pit qi; lower limb pain
ST 41 jing river; ankle issues, sprain, inflammation
ST 42 yuan source
ST 43 shu stream; similar to ST 44 used less; clear heat from channel and organ
ying spring; w/LI 4 face & jaw, toothache; damp heat in intestines, dysentary; "true
ST 44
heat, false cold;" deficiency heat (hot tongue w/cold extremeties)
ST 45 jing well; release heat from opposite end of channel; calm the spirit
Points Locations
GV 1 Midway between the tip of the coccyx bone and the anus
In hiatus of sacrum between the sacrum and the coccyx (you will feel a superior
GV 2
ridge where S4 & S5 bones were as a child)
GV 3 Below the spinous process of L4
GV 4 Below the spinous process of L2 ** No Moxa in males under 20 **
GV 5 Below the spinous process of L1
GV 6 Below the spinous process of T11 ** No Moxa **
GV 7 Below the spinous process of T10
GV 8 Below the spinous process of T9
GV 9 Below the spinous process of T7
GV
Below the spinous process of T6
10
GV
Below the spinous process of T5
11
GV
Below the spinous process of T3
12
GV
Below the spinous process of T1
13
GV
Below the spinous process of C7
14
GV .5 cun above the midpoint of the posterior hairline in a depression below the
15 spinous process of C1 ** NDN & No Moxa **
GV 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline directly below the
16 occipital protruberance ** No Moxa & NDN **
GV
Midway between GV 16 & GV 18, 1.5 cun above GV 16
17
GV
Midway between GV 16 and GV 20, 1.5 cun above GV 17
18
GV
Midway between GV 18 & GV 20, 1.5 cun anterior to GV 18
19
7 cun above midpoint of posterior hairline, 5 cun above midpoint of anterior
GV
hairline, miway on a line connecting the apex of both ears in a depression slightly
20
anterior to a larger depression
GV
Midway between GV 20 & GV 22, 1.5 cun anterior to GV 20
21
GV
1 cun posterior to GV 23 ** No Needling & No Moxa in infants with metopism
22
GV 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, .5 cun posterior to GV 24 ** No Moxa &
23 No Needling in infants with metopism **
GV Midway between anterior hairline and GV 23, .5 cun above the midpoint of the
24 anterior hairline
GV
On tip of nose ** No Moxa **
25
GV
At junction of the upper and middle third of philtrum ** No Moxa **
26
GV
At junction of upper lip and philtrum ** No Moxa **
27
GV
At junction of gum and frenulum of upper lip ** No Moxa **
28
Points Functions
luo connecting; hemorrhoids from excess or deficiency; anus issues; genitourinary
GV 1
disorders; 5 lin; coccyx issues
GV 2 alt. to GV 1; warming cold in the lower warmer; coccyx pain
GV 3 local point; warming cold, cold damp in the lower warmer (moxa)
"ming men;" tonify KD Qi, Yang & Jing, low back pain, impotence, weakness;
GV 4 disorders of the elderly; clears heat from whole body; KD Yin Deficiency;
steaming bone disorder; tiredness from overwork, stress
local spine issues; reinforce UB 20 SP Shu, diarrhea, abdominal pain and
GV 6
distention
GV 7 reinforce UB 19 GB Shu
reinforce UB 18 LV Shu; sinew spasms, muscle tightness/contraction; emotional
GV 8
imbalances; epigastric, cardiac pain; middle jiao issues
reinforce UB 17 Diaphragm Shu; middle/upper jiao issues; asthma; SOB;
GV 9
chest/flank pain; LV/GB esp. damp heat, jaundice
GV 10 reinforce UB 16 GV Shu; hot blood; infections, boils, acne
reinforce UB 15 HT Shu; spirit issues; HT a/or LU deficiencies (GV 12 more for
GV 11
excess), anxiety, fogginess
reinforce UB 13 LU Shu; LU heat, cough, asthma; LU excess and deficiencies;
GV 12 promote strong development in children; excess type emotional imbalances, rage,
antisocial behavior; skin disorders, boils
GV 13 steaming bone disorder, inflammation issues, malaria
meeting all yang; release the exterior, wind-cold, wind-heat; fever; neck, upper
GV 14
back pain; tonify wei qi
GV 15 throat issues, speech issues; occipital headache
wind issues from exterior or inferior; headache, dizziness; window of the sky
GV 16
point; sea of marrow point
GV 20 headache, dizziness; internal LV wind; prolapse
GV 23 nose issues, congestion, rhinitis; sinus headache
GV 24 frontal headache; sinusitis
GV 25 restore consciousness
GV 26 command point for fainting, collapse; acute low back sprain
Points Locations
In the center of the perineum M: between the anus and the scrotum F: between the
CV 1
anus and the posterior labial commissure
On top of the notch in the center of the superior border of the pubic symphysis **
CV 2
NDN in pregnancy & NPN in advanced pregnancy **
CV 3 1 cun above CV 2 ** NDN in pregnancy & NPN in advanced pregnancy **
CV 4 2 cun above CV 2 ** NDN in pregnancy & NPN in advanced pregnancy **
CV 5 3 cun above CV 2 ** NDN in pregnancy & NPN in advanced pregnancy **
CV 6 Midway between CV 5 & CV 7, 1.5 cun below CV 8** NDN in pregnancy & NPN
 in advanced pregnancy **
CV 7 1 cun below CV 8 ** NDN in pregnancy & NPN in advanced pregnancy **
CV 8 In the center of the umbilicus ** No Needling **
CV 9 1 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced pregnancy **
CV
2 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced pregnancy **
10
CV
3 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced pregnancy **
11
CV Midway between CV 8 & CV 16, 4 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced
12 pregnancy **
CV
5 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced pregnancy **
13
CV
6 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced pregnancy **
14
CV
7 cun above CV 8 ** NPN in advanced pregnancy **
15
CV Level with the 5th ICS where the right and left ribs meet on the lower border of the
16 sternum at the junction between the body of the sternum and the xiphoid process
CV
Level with the 4th ICS, midway between the nipples
17
CV
Level with the 3rd ICS
18
CV
Level with the 2nd ICS
19
CV
Level with the 1st ICS
20
CV
Between CV 20 & CV 22
21
CV
The notch in the superior aspect of the suprasternal fossa
22
CV
Upper border of the hyoid bone
23
CV
Center of the mentolabial groove below the lip
24

Points Functions
drowning; regulate lower yin orifices (genitalia, urethra, anus), genitourinary
CV 1
issues, pain, itching, prolapse
CV 2 deficient and cold type disorders; gynecological issues; female discharges, "red &
 white discharges"; male sexual issues
CV 3 UB Mu; excess type urinary disorders; running piglet
SI Mu; tonify yin, yang, Qi and Blood; deficient/cold menstrual a/or urogenital
CV 4
issues; yang collapse
CV 5 TH Mu; excess abdomen issues; cause or treat infertility
CV 6 sea of Qi; tonify Qi; tonify ST/SP qi deficiency; raise qi, proplapse
CV 7 not used often; relationship to the chong mai, uterine, menstrual issues
no needle; revival from shock, hypothermia; yang collapse; tonify ST, digestive
CV 8
issues
CV 9 water stagnation, dampness in the middle jiao; weight loss
CV 10 lower stomach issues, poor digestion, bloating
ST Mu; Hui meeting of the fu; middle stomach issues; stress, anxiety related
CV 12
digestive issues
CV 13 upper stomach issues, hiatal hernia, hiccups, vomiting
CV 14 HT Mu; shen a/or heart issues
CV 15 Luo connecting of the CV; upper abdomen issues, pain, constriction
Hui meeting of Qi; PC Mu; tonify upper jiao, chronic lung issues, asthma; breast
CV 17
problems, lactation, mastitis; direct ST Qi downwards, difficulty swallowing
window of the sky; throat, vocal cord issues; descend rebellious LU Qi, asthma,
CV 22
wheezing
CV 23 speech disorders, post-stroke; mouth, salivation issues
CV 24 facial pain, paralysis, Bell's Palsy; wasting & thirsting, dry mouth