Master Tung’s Acupuncture
Technique: puncture 0.1-0.2 cun to treat upper body, 0.2-0.3 cun to treat lower body, usually on opposite side 11 Region: Fingers 11.01 Da Jian (Big/ Great Space) Location: palmar B line of index finger, halfway from PIP to MCP joints Indications: HT disease, knee pain, hernia, inner canthi (usually for HT)
11.02 Xiao Jian (Small Space) Location: palmar B line of index finger, ¼ the way from PIP to MCP joints Indications: cough with yellow phlegm, bronchitis, chest stiffness, palpitations, knee pain, hernia, inner canthi (mostly for LU) 11.03 Zhong Jian (Center/ Middle Space) Location: palmar C line of index finger, halfway from PIP to MCP joints Indications: palpitations, chest stiffness, knee pain, dizziness, vertigo 11.04 Fu Jian (Floating Space) Location: palmar B line of index finger, 1/3 the way from DIP to PIP joints Indications: hernia, toothache, stomachache 11.05 Wai Jian (External Space) Location: palmar B line of index finger, 2/3 the way from DIP to PIP joints Indications: hernia, toothache, stomachache Fu Jian and Wai Jian work together For hernia: Four Spaces (Si Jian): Da Jian, Xiao Jian, Fu Jian, and Wai Jian Needle on opposite side Retain needles for 10-20 minutes in adults, 5-10 minutes in children 11.06 Huan Chao (Return Nest/ Ovary) Location: palmar E line of ring finger, halfway from DIP to PIP joints Indications: gynecological problems (return functions to normal), vaginal discharge, infertility (with Fu Ke) 11.07 Zhi Si Ma (Finger Four Horse) Location: 3 points on dorsal E line of index finger, each equal distance from DIP and PIP joints and one another Indications: Rib pain, skin disease, sinusitis, ear inflammation, tinnitus, dark spots on face due to emotional upset, shoulder pain Technique: 0.2-0.3 cun on all 3 points 11.08 Zhi Wu Jin (Finger Five Gold) or Zhi Zhi Qian Jin (Finger Thousand Gold) Location: 2 points on dorsal E line of index finger, each equal distance from each other and PIP and MCP joints Indications: LI/SI inflammation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, fish bone stuck in throat Technique: 0.2-0.3 cun on both points 11.09 Xin Xi (HT Knee) Location: dorsal A line of middle finger, halfway between DIP and PIP joints Indications: Knee pain, weakness, and arthritis, shoulder and scapular pain, HT disease Technique: 0.1-0.2 cun 11.10 Mu Huo (Wood Fire) Location: dorsal C line of middle finger, on DIP joint Indications and techniques: For hemiplegia, 0.1-0.2 cun towards ring finger: 5 minutes for first time, 3 minutes 5 days later, and 1 minute 10 days later (don’t treat too many times) For HT problems, push with angle of body of pencil Wu Gong Xue (Kung Fu Point) Location: next to fingernails Indications: hemiplegia, finger or joint numbness or arthritis Technique: compress
11.11 Fei Xin (LU HT) Location: 2 points on dorsal C line of middle finger, each equal distance from each other and DIP and PIP joints Indications: upper back, neck, spinal, low back, tailbone, and lower leg pain Technique: towards ring finger 11.12 Er Jiao Ming (Two Corners Bright) Location dorsal A line of middle finger, halfway between DIP and PIP joints Indications: low back pain (usually acute), KD, nasal bone, flank, and behind eye pain, frontal headache Technique: towards ring finger 11.13 Dan (GB) Location: 2 points on dorsal A and E line of middle finger, halfway between PIP and MCP joints Indications: palpitations, child’s night crying, knee pain Technique: 0.1-0.2 cun towards palm 11.14 Zhi San Zhong (Finger Three Weight) Location: 3 points on dorsal E line of ring finger, each equal distance from DIP and PIP joints and one another Indications: expel wind, Bell‘s palsy, muscle atrophy, migraine Technique: 0.1-0.2 cun 11.15 Zhi Shen (Finger KD) Location: 3 points on dorsal E line of ring finger, each equal distance from PIP and MCP joints and one another Indications: dry mouth, KD deficiency, upper back pain in scapular area, HT organ weakness Technique: 0.1-0.2 cun 11.16 Huo Xi (Fire Knee) Location: by corner of fingernail on dorsal E line of pinky Indications: Knee pain, arthritis, rheumatic HT disease from phlegm obstructing HT, anxiety, depression Technique: 0.1-0.2 cun 11.17 Mu Xue (Wood Point) Location: 2 points on dorsal D line of index finger, each equal distance from each other and PIP and MCP joints Indications: LV fire, LV qi stagnation, LV yang rising, LV qi overacting on SP, dry or watery eyes, sweaty hands, common cold, crack, dryness, and roughness of palms or hands, runny nose, skin itching Technique: 0.2-0.3 cun, often on lower point only 11.24 Fu Ke (Woman Department) Location: 2 points on dorsal E line of thumb, equal distance from each other and IP and MCP joints Indications: gynecological problems, menstrual disorders Technique: 0.2-0.3 cun close to bone, towards palm Fu Ke and Huan Chao always together (Dao Ma) and good for infertility: 1 needle on each hand, switch every time, and alternate 11.25 Wu Hu (Five Tigers) Location: 5 points on palmar A line of thumb, each equal distance from IP and MCP joints and one another Indications: pain management, bone problems and pain due to them, arthritis, bone spurs Upper body 1-3, lower body 3-5 1 – fingers and wrists (below elbow) 2 - Shoulders and neck (elbow to neck) 3 – upper and lower 4 – lower back, hip, limbs 5 – below knee, ankle, heels, and toes For ankle, use 4th and 5th points together Technique: Always needle 3rd point to support (Dao Ma) Towards palm, 0.1-0.2. cun for upper body, 0.2-0.3 cun for lower body For trigger finger, can puncture > 0.2 cun, and ask patient to move finger
22 Region: Palms and Dorsum
22.01 Zhong Zi (Heavy/ Double Kids/ Sons) Location: on thenar, at crossing of palmar B line of thumb and C line of index finger, forms triangle with LU10 and Zhong Xian Indications: upper back pain (especially between scapula and neck), common cold, asthma, pneumonia Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.6 cun towards dorsum 22.02 Zhong Xian (Double Immortal) Location: on thenar, 1 cun below Zhong Zi, forms triangle with LU10 and Zhong Zi Indications: upper back pain, pneumonia, fever, palpitations, knee pain, LU disease, scapular area Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.6 cun towards dorsum, can puncture deeper than on Zhong Zi, don’t use too thin needles Zhong Zi and Zhong Xian always together for upper back and neck pain and stiffness 22.04 Da Bai (Big White) Location: LI3 Indications: pediatric asthma, ST problems, high fever in children, sciatica, LU problems, pneumonia Technique: ask patient to make empty fist, and puncture perpendicularly close to bone, 1 cun for sciatica, prick to cause bleeding for asthma, fever, and pneumonia in children 22.05 Ling Gu (Spirit Bone) Location: at junction of metacarpals of thumb and index finger, below LI4, opposite of Zhong Xian Indications: sciatica, low back, lower limbs, whole back, elbow, groin, and knee pain, migraine, dizziness, difficult labor, amenorrhea, tinnitus, frozen shoulder, loss of appetite, indigestion Technique: ask patient to make empty fist, and puncture perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun patient does ROM for sciatica, contraindicated in pregnancy Ling Gu and Da Bai together for tonify qi, abdominal distention, weak lower leg, and UTI (Dao Ma) 22.06 Zhong Bai (Middle White) Location: SJ3 Indications: KD disease, water problems, low back pain and soreness, upper back pain, dizziness, sciatica, fatigue, edema in limbs Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun 22.07 Xie Bai (Lower White) Location: Yaotongxue Indications: LBP, lower limb, very sore toothache, sciatica Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun, usually support Zhong Bai (Dao Ma) 22.08 Wan Shun Yi (Wrist Normal Flow 1) Location: SI3 Indications: dizziness, headache due to KD deficiency, sciatica, fatigue, LBP mostly on UB channel, KD inflammation, popliteal fossa pain Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun, don’t needle both hands together (L for males, R for females) 22.09 Wan Shan Er (Wrist Normal Flow 2) Location: SI4 Indications: nosebleed, dizziness, headache due to KD deficiency, sciatica, fatigue, LBP mostly on UB channel, KD inflammation, popliteal fossa pain Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun
33 Region: Forearm
33.01 Qi Men (This Door/ Gate): 2 cun above LI5 33.02 Qi Jiao (This Corner): 4 cun above LI5 33.03 Qi Zheng (This Straight): 6 cun above LI5 Location: all on LI channel, each 2 cun apart Indications: hemorrhoids, mostly LI problems, Ren and Chong channel disorders in women Technique: obliquely upward 0.2-0.5 cun, all 3 together (Dao Ma)
33.04 Huo Chuan (Fire Stringing Together) Location: SJ6 Indications: promote body fluid circulation, constipation, palpitations, local arm pain, rib pain Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun on same or opposite side with palm towards chest 33.05 Huo Lian (Fire Mound) Location: 2 cun above SJ6, near SJ8 Indications: chest pain, fullness, and tightness, finger spasm Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun with palm towards chest 33.06 Huo Shan (Fire Mountain/ Volcano) Location: 1 cun above Huo Ling, 3 cun above SJ6 Indications: chest pain, fullness, and tightness, hand or finger spasm Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun with palm towards chest Huo Chuan, Huo Ling, and Huo Shan work together for SJ channel problems, constipation, chest pain, sciatica, can use 2 or 3 points 33.07 Huo Fu Hai (Fire Organ Sea) Location: LI10 Indications: cough, asthma, common cold, sinuses, sciatica, LBP, dizziness, fatigue Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun 33.12 Xin Men (HT Door/ Gate) Location: near SI channel, 1.5 cun below elbow, close to bone Indications: HT problems, vomiting, soft tissue knee pain (on opposite side), sciatica, tail bone pain Technique: 0.5-1 cun perpendicularly and close to bone 33.13 Ren Shi (Person Scholar) Location: LU channel, 5 cun below elbow, 2 cun below LU5, 3 cun above LU6 Indications: asthma, finger, arm, and back pain (mostly upper back), palpitations Technique: 1 cun 33.14 Di Shi (Earth Scholar) Location: LU6, 7 cun above wrist Indications: asthma, sinuses, early stages of common cold, headache, upper body disorders, back and arm pain, chest tightness With Shui Jin and Shui Tong for coughs and asthma (all 3 can be together to treat LU) Add Ling Gu with all 3 points for asthma Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun 33.16 Qu Ling (Curve Mound) Location: LU5 Indications: asthma, elbow pain and arthritis, palpitations, spasms Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun
44 Region: Upper Arm
44.06 Jian Zhong (Shoulder Center) Location: LI channel, center of deltoid Indications: shoulder and knee pain, skin diseases on back of neck, palpitations, nosebleeds, stroke Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun 44.07 Bei Mian (Back Face) Location: LI15 Indications: shoulder pain, abdominal pain, distention, and fullness, bloating, excess/ acute sore throat, laryngitis, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation Technique: Bleed for fatigue due to excess, abdominal pain with vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun towards deltoid, with arm abducted, for shoulder pain Dao Ma: Jian Zhong and Bei Mian 44.08 Ren Zong (Person Ancestor) Location: LI13 Indications: LI problems, lower leg, hand, and finger pain, common cold, asthma, elbow swelling and stiffness, edema especially on limbs, LV, GB, and SP diseases Technique: perpendicularly with thin needles, 0.5 cun for common cold and asthma, 0.8 cun for swollen limbs, 1.2 cun for LV, GB, and SP diseases 44.09 Di Zong (Earth Ancestor) Location: on LI channel, 3 cun above LI13 Indications: LI problems, palpitations, weak HT functions (bring yang back) Technique: perpendicularly 1 cun for mild diseases, 2 cun for deeper and severe diseases 44.10 Tian Zong (Sky Ancestor) Location: on LI channel, 6 cun above LI13 Indications: LI problems, gynecological problems, vaginal pain, inflammation, itching, and discharge (mostly heat toxins), lower leg pain, diabetes Technique: perpendicularly 1 cun 44.17 Shui Yu (Water Cure) Location: SI10 Indications: KD inflammation and stones, low back and leg pain, whole body weakness, upper arm, wrist, hand, and fingers pain Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun, bleed for shoulder pain
55 Region: Plantar Surface of Feet
55.01 Huo Bao (Fire Wrapper/ Envelope) Location: halfway between PIP and DIP of 2nd toe Indications: HT pain, LV disease, retention of placenta, difficulty labor Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun or prick to cause bleeding 55.01 Huao Gu (Flower Bone) Location: 4 points between 1st and 2nd toe, opposite to LV channel, 3rd point is opposite to LV3 Indications: 1 – red and tearing eyes, eyebrow pain, 2 and 4 – vertex headache, 3 LBP, sciatica, lumbar problems Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun or prick to cause bleeding
66 Region: Dorsum of Feet and Ankle 66.01 Hai Bao (Sea Seal) Location: halfway between SP1 and SP2 on A line (white and pin line) Indications: shoulder and knee pain, skin diseases on back of neck, palpitations, nosebleeds, stroke Technique: perpendicularly 0.1-0.3 cun, massage
66.02 Mu Fu (Wood Woman) Location: D line and DIP of big toe Indications: female problems with LV and emotions, uterine inflammation, Fallopian tube obstruction Technique: perpendicularly 0.2-0.4 cun 66.03 Huo Ying (Fire Hardnes) Location: 0.4 cun above LV2 Indications: LV fire, palpitations, dizziness from LV yang rising, uterine inflammation, lower abdominal problems, excess Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun, can point towards KD1 66.04 Huo Zhu (Fire Master/ Governor) Location: LV3 Indications: LV problems, headache, LV and ST diseases due to HT, excess and deficiency, lower abdominal problems (if with Ling Gu, better than 4 Gates) Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun, can point towards KD1 66.05 Men Jin (Door/ Gate Metal/ Gold) Location: ST43 Indications: ST and Yangming channel problems, ST and intestinal inflammation, abdominal distention and pain Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun, can point towards KD1 66.08 Liu Wan (6 Finish/ Complete) Location: GB43 Indications: stop external or internal bleeding from injury, migraine Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun 66.10 Huo Lian (Fire Connection) Location: SP3 Indications: HTN, headache, dizziness, and palpitations from fire, Yangming headache, SP and digestive problems Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun, on one side only 66.11 Huo Ju (Fire Chrysanthemum) Location: SP4 Indications: upper body, headaches, dizziness, HTN, palpitations, neck and chest problems, Chong Mai and yin problems Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun 66.12 Huo San (Fire Scatter) Location: KD2 Indications: KD problems, headache, dizziness, blurred vision related to KD deficiency and LV yang rising, low back pain & soreness, Dao ma with 66.10 & 66.11 for brain tumor Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun 66.13 Shui Jin (Water Crystal) Location: KD6 Indications: uterine and ovary problems, infertility, gynecological problems Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun 66.14 Shui Xing (Water Minister) Location: KD3 Indications: KD and uterine problems, KD inflammation, edema, LBP Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun 66.15 Shui Xian (Water Immortal) Location: 2 cun below KD3, near KD4 Indications: KD problems, Dao ma with Shui Xing for KD deficiency Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun
77 Region: Lower leg Always Dao ma 2-4 needles
77.01 Zheng Jin (Correct/ Sinews/ Tendons) : between KD3 and UB60, on tendon in center 77.02 Zheng Zong (Correct/ Straight Ancestor) : 2 cun above Zheng Jin Indications: soft tissue disorder, pain in upper back, around neck, and lumbar and sacral area (both points Dao ma) Technique: 0.5-0.8 cun through Achilles tendon with 30-32 gauge needle 77.03 Zheng Shi (Correct Scholar) Location: 2 cun above Zheng Zong Indications: soft tissue disorder, pain in upper back, around neck, and lumbar and sacral area, sciatica Technique: 0.5-1.5 cun with 20-32 gauge needle 77.04 Bo Qiu (Catching Ball) Location: 2.5 cun above Zhong Shi, close to UB57 Indications: nosebleed, lumbar and scapular pain, calf spasm Technique: 1-2 cun with 20-32 gauge needle 77.05 Yi Zhong (1 Weight): anterior border of fibular bone, same level as GB39, between ST and GB channels 77.06 Er Zhong (2 Weight): 2 cun above Yi Zhong, between ST and GB channels 77.07 San Zhong (3 Weight): 4 cun above Yi Zhong, between ST and GB channels Indications: Dao ma for migraine and thyroid problems Technique: 1-2 cun close to bone Si Hua points – digestion, Dao ma 77.08-77.10 77.08 Si Hua Shang (4 Flower Upper) Location: ST36 Indications: asthma, toothache, palpitations, dizziness, vertigo, HT disease, upset ST, stomachache Technique: perpendicularly 2-3 cun, 2 cun for asthma and eye problems, 3 cun for HT disease, bleed for stomachache if blue or green in area 77.09 Si Hua Zhong (4 Flower Middle) Location: between ST37 and ST38, 4.5 cun below ST36, 0.5 cun above ST38 Indications: asthma, HT disease, eye problems, acute stomachache, knee pain, swollen ankle Technique: perpendicularly 2-3 cun, 2 cun for asthma and eye problems, 3 cun for HT disease 77.10 Si Hua Fu (4 Flower Quasi) Location: 2.5 cun below Si Hua Zhong, 1 cun below ST39, 7 cun below ST36 Indications: asthma, eye pain, HT disease, palpitations, acute stomachache Technique: perpendicularly 2-3 cun 77.11 Si Hua Xia (4 Flower Lower) Location: 2.5 cun below Si Hua Fu, 9.5 cun below ST36 Indications: inflammation of intestines, diarrhea, abdominal pain and distention, bloating, stomachache Technique: perpendicularly 2-3 cun 77.13 Si Hua Li (4 Flower Inside) Location: 1.2 cun in front of Si Hua Zhong, close to fibular, below GB34 Indications: ST and intestinal diseases, stomachache, digestion, HT disease, palpitations, vomiting Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun 77.11 Si Hua Wai (4 Flower Outside) Location: 1.5 cun behind Si Hua Zhong Indications: ST and intestinal diseases, stomachache, digestion, HT disease, palpitations, vomiting Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun 77.15 Shang Chun (Upper Lip) Location: on patellar tendon, center of lower border of patella Indications: mouth problems, lip pain, canker sores Technique: puncture through tendon, bleed
77.16 Xia Chun (Lower Lip) Location: on patellar tendon, 1 cun below Shang Chun Indications: mouth problems, lip pain, canker sores Technique: puncture through tendon, bleed Binzhong between Shang Chun and Xia Chun: ask patient to bend knee 90° to needle 77.17 Tian Huang (Heaven Emperor) Location: SP9 Indications: heartburn, belching, plum pit syndrome, KD inflammation and diseases, diabetes, HT disease, HTN, dizziness, headache, insomnia due to heart disease Technique: 0.5-1 cun, no moxa, contraindicated in pregnancy 77.18 Tian Huang Fu (Heaven Emperor Qua si) or Shen Guan (KD Gate) Location: 1.5 cun below SP9 Indications: UB23 and Ren4 (tonify KD and Yuan qi) functions, heartburn, plum pit syndrome, nasal bone pain, dizziness, eye problems, sciatica and LBP from KD deficiency, arm or fingers numbness, frozen shoulders, frequent urination at night, limite d ROM Technique: 0.5-1 cun 77.19 Di Huang (Earth Emperor) Location: SP7 Indications: heartburn, belching, plum pit syndrome, KD inflammation and diseases, diabetes, HT disease, HTN, dizziness, headache, insomnia due to heart disease Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun 77.21 Ren Huang (Human Emperor) Location: SP6 Indications: SP, KD, and LV problems, abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, dysmenorrheal, irregular menses, uterine bleeding, morbid leucorrhea, uterine prolapse, sterility, delayed labor, nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, dysuria, edema, hernia, pain in external genitalia, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, paralysis, and pain of lower extremities, headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia Technique: perpendicularly 1-1.2 cun Tian Huang, Tiang Huang Fu, Di Huang, and Ren Huang: Dao ma for KD deficiency 77.22 Ce San Li (Beside 3 Miles): close to GB34 and Lanweixue, 1.5 cun lateral to ST36 77.23 Ce San Li (Beside 3 Miles): 2 cun below Ce San Li, close to Si Hua Wai Indications: Dao ma for toothache, facial numbness, Bell’s palsy Technique: 0.5-1 cun
88 Region: Thigh Always Dao ma 2-4 needles
88.01 Tong Guan (Passing Through Gate) : center line of thigh, 5 cun above center of patella, around ST32, puncture 0.3-0.5 cun 88.02 Tong Shan (Passing Through Mountain) : center line of thigh, 7 cun above center of patella, puncture 0.5-0.8 cun 88.03 Tong Tian (Passing Through Heaven) : center line of thigh, 9 cun above center of patella, puncture 0.5-1 cun Indications: Dao ma for HT disease, palpitations, dizziness, vertigo, limb pain, ST disease, blood circulations 88.09 Tong Shen (Passing Through KD) Location: top corner of medial patella Indications: KD problems Technique: 0.3-0.5 cun 88.10 Tong Wei (Passing Through ST) Location: 2 cun above Tong Shen Indications: KD problems, stomachache, back pain Technique: 0.5-0.8 cun
88.11 Tong Bei (Passing Through Upper B ack) Location: 2 cun abouve Tong Bei Indications: KD problems, back pain Technique: 0.5-1 cun Dao ma 88.09 to 88.11, together for shoulder pain at LI15, and to boost energy and tonify qi, can use bilaterally 88.12 Ming Huang (Bright Yellow): on LV channel, center of medial thigh, puncture 1.5-2.5 cun 88.13 Tian Huang (Heaven Yellow): 3 cun above Ming Huang, puncture 1.5-2.5 cun 88.14 Qi Huang (This Yellow): 3 cun above Ming Huang, puncture 1.5-2 cun Indications: Dao ma for LV/ GB problems, indigestion, SP, tongue sores, with Shen Guan for anemia, nosebleed, gumbleed, harmonize LV/ GB 88.15 Huo Zhi (Fire Branch): 1.5 cun above Qi Huang, puncture 1.5-2 cun 88.16 Huo Quan (Fire All Whole): 1.5 cun below Huo Qian, puncture 1.5-2 cun Indications: GB problems 88.12-88.16 all treat LV/ GB 88.17 Si Ma Zhong (4 Horse Center): 3 cun anterior to GB31 88.18 Si Ma Shang (4 Horse Upper): 2 cun above Si Ma Zhong 88.19 Si Ma Zhong Xia (4 Horse Lower): 2 cun below Si Ma Zhong Indications: Rib pain, sciatica, chest and LU area, Shaoyang problems, LU disease, skin problems, sinus, upper back pain Technique: 0.8-2.5 cun, can use 1 or both sides 88.20 Xia Quan (Lower Spring): 2.5 cun above patella, puncture 0.3-0.5 cun 88.21 Zhong Quan (Middle Spring): 2 cun above Xia Quan, puncture 0.3-0.8 cun 88.22 Shang Quan (Upper Spring) : 4 cun above Xia Quan, puncture 0.5-1 cun Indications: facial numbness, Bell’s palsy, deviation of eyes, mouth, and tongue 88.25 ZhongJiu Li (Middle 9 Miles): GB31, puncture 1-2 cun 88.26 Shang Jiu Li (Upper 9 Miles): 1.5 cun anterior to Zhong Jiu Li, puncture 0.8-1.5 cun 88.27 Xia Jiu Li (Lower 9 Miles): 1.5 cun posterior to Zhong Jiu Li, puncture 0.8-1 cun Indications: back and lumbar pain, dizziness, eyes distention, arm numbness, leg pain and weakness, joint pain
99 Region: Ears
1010 Region: Face and Head
1010.01 Zheng Hui (Correct/ Upright Meeting) Location: Du20 Indications: headache, vertigo, tinnitus, nasal obstruction, aphasia by apoplexy, coma, mental disorders, rectal and uterine prolapse Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.02 Zhou Yun (State Circle/ Round) Location: UB7 Indications: headache, giddiness, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.03 Zhou Kun (State Elder Brother) Location: UB8 Indications: dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, mania Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.04 Zhou Lun (State Mountain) Location: UB6 Indications: headache, blurred vision, nasal obstruction Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.02 to1010.04 Dao ma
1010.05 Qian Hui (Front Meeting) Location: Du21 Indications: epilepsy, dizziness, blurred vision, vertex headache, rhinorrhea Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.05 Hou Hui (BackMeeting) Location: Du19 Indications: headache, vertigo, mania, epilepsy Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.07 Zong Shu (Total/ All Pivot) Location: Du16 Indications: headache, neck rigidity, blurred vision, epistaxis, sore throat, post-apoplexy aphasia, hemiplegia, mental disorders Technique: perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun 1010.08 Zhen Jing (Force Quiet) Location: Yintang Indications: headache, head heaviness, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, infantile convulsions, frontal headache, insomnia Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.09 Shang Li (Upper Middle) Location: UB2 Indications: eyes, headache, blurred and failing vision, supraorbital pain, lacrimation, redness, swelling, and pain of eye, twitching of eyelids, glaucoma Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.10 Si Fu Er (4 Organs 2) Location: Yuyao Indications: eyes, supraorbital pain, twitching of eyelids, ptosis, cornea cloudiness, redness, swelling, and pain of eyes Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.11 Si Fu Yi (4 Organs 1) Location: SJ23 Indications: eyes, headache, redness and pain of eye, blurred vision, twitching of eyelid, toothache, facial paralysis Technique: subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.12 Zheng Ben (Correct Root) Location: Du25 Indications: sinus allergies Technique: 0.2-0.3 cun or bleed 1010.13 Ma Jing Shui (Horse Metal Water): SI18 1010.14 Ma Kuai Shui (Horse Fast Water): 0.4 cun below SI18 Indications: Dao ma for KD stone, LPB from acute conditions Technique: 0.1-0.3 cun 1010.15 Fu Kuai (Organ Fast): LI20, puncture obliquely or subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.16 Liu Kuai (6 Fast): between LI20 and ST4 1010.17 Qi Kuai (7 Fast): ST4, puncture subcutaneously 1-1.5 cun toward ST6 Indications: Dao ma for urinary problems, KD/ UB stones 1010.18 Mu Zhi (Wood Branch) Location: ST7 Indications: joints, deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea, toothache, facial paralysis, pain of face, motor impairment of jaw Technique: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun 1010.19 Shui Fong (Water Passing Through): 0.4 cun below ST4 1010.20 Shui Jin (Water Metal): 0.5 cun anterior to Shui Tong Indications: cough, asthma, phlegm-damp, KD problems, edema, Dao ma for lips Technique: 0.1-0.5 cun towards ST4, deeper for KD problems
1111 Region: Dorsal Trunk Bleed, no needles
1111.01 Fen Zhi Shang (Separate Branch Upper) : on scapula 1111.02 Fen Zhi Xia (Separate Branch Lower): close to SI9, 2 cun below Fen Zhi Shang Indications: toxin, food and drug poisoning, bites, gas inhalation 1111.03 Qi Xin (7 Stars) Location: many points on UB channel Indications: common cold, headache, fever, vomiting 1111.07 San Jin (3 Metal/ Gold) Location: 3 points Jin Dou (Metal Scale): UB42 Jin Ji (Metal Lucky): UB43 Jin Ling (Metal Mountain): UB44 Indications: knee pain, especially patella Technique: bleed a few drops on same side, treat a few times, add Xin Men on opposite side 1111.08 Jing Zhi (Essence Branch) Location: 3 points Jin Jing (Metal Essence): 6 cun lateral to T2, 3 cun lateral to UB42 Jin Zhi (Metal Branch): 6 cun lateral to T3, 3 cun lateral to UB43 Indications: calf pain and distention Technique: bleed on same side 1111.09 Jin Lin (Metal Forest) Location: 3 points Jin Jing (Metal Essence): 6 cun lateral to T4 Jin Zhi (Metal Branch): 6 cun lateral to T5 Mu Tai (Wood Big): 6 cun lateral to T6 Indications: sciatica Technique: bleed on same side 1111.12 Gan Mao San (Common Cold 3) Location: An Quan (safe) – Du13 and both Jin Dou – UB42 Indications: common cold Technique: bleed An Quan first, then Jin Dou, can also needle superficially 1111.13 Shui Zhong (Water Center) Location: UB22 Indications: KD inflammation, edema due to KD, lumbar pain, Chong and Ren disharmony, constipation, thirst Technique: 0.8-1 cun 1111.14 Shui Fu (Water House/ Prefecture) Location: UB23 Indications: LBP, KD deficiency, cough, asthma, chest and hypochondria fullness, mastitis Technique: perpendicularly or obliquely 0.8-1 cun towards spine, can go deeper if obliquely
1212 Region: Ventral Trunk Bleed, no needles
1212.01 Hou E Jiu (Throat Moth 9) Location: 9 points around Adam’s apple Indications: sore throat, itchy throat, thyroid 1212.02 Shi Er Hou (12 Monkeys) Location: 6 points below each clavicle, 3 points (middle and ends of clavicle) below clavicle, each with another point 1.5 cun below Indications: sore throat, asthma 1212.04 Wei Mao Qi (ST Hair 7) Location: 7 points on chest (Ren 13-15, other 4 on ST channel) Indications: chest pain 1212.05 Fu Chao Er Shi San Xue (Organ Nest 23 Points) Location: 23 points around Ren8, all 1 cun apart Indications: KD and abdominal pain, intestinal inflammation
