Acupuncture
Shaoshang LU11
Lesser Shang Jing-Well and Wood point of the Lung channel Sun Si-miao Ghost point Location: On the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the...
Yuji LU10
Fish Border Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Lung channel Location: On the thenar eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of the shaft of the first metacarpal bone and the thenar muscles.
Taiyuan LU9
Supreme Abyss Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the Lung channel Hui-Meeting point of the Vessels Location: At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Shenmen HT7. Actions: Tonifies...
Xia Bai LU4
Clasping the White Location: On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to Chize LU5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus. LU4 According to...
Tianfu LU3
Palace of Heaven Point of the Window of Heaven Location: On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to Chize LU5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the...
Unmen LU2
Cloud Gate Location: On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle.
Zhong Fu LU1
Front-Mu point of the Lung Meeting point of the Lung and Spleen channels Location: On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to LU2. Actions: Disseminates and...
The Lung Primary Channel
Originates in the Middle Jiao, in the region of the Stomach, near REN12, Descends to connect with the Large Intestine, Returns upwards to pass the cardiac orifice of the stomach and transverses the diaphragm, Penetrates the lung, Ascends to the throat region, Passes...
Xinshu UB15
Heart Shu Back-Shu point of the Heart Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).
Tianzhu UB10
Celestial Pillar Point of the Window of Heaven Location: On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU15. Actions: Regulates qi and pacifies wind Benefits the head and sensory orifices Calms the spirit Activates the channel and alleviates...
Yuzhen UB9
Jade Pillow Location: 1.3 cun lateral to Naohu DU17 (which is located in the depression superior to the EOP, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu DU16).
Tongtian UB7
Heavenly Connection Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Chengguang UB6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Wuchu UB5
Fifth Place Location: 0.5 cun directly posterior to Quchai UB4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to Shangxing DU23.
Quchai UB4
Crooked Curve Location: 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU24 and one third of the distance between Shenting DU24 and Touwei ST8.
Zanzhu UB2
Gathered Bamboo Location: Superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end.
The Bladder Secondary Channels
THE BLADDER LUO-CONNECTING CHANNEL: Separates from the primary channel at Feiyang UB58 and connects with the Kidney channel. THE BLADDER DIVERGENT CHANNEL: Diverges from the primary channel in the popliteal fossa and ascends to a point five cun inferior to the sacrum,...
The Bladder Primary Channel
Begins at the inner canthus of the eye at Jingming UB1 and ascends along the forehead to the vertex to intersect with Toulinqi GB15, Shenting DU24 and Baihui DU20, From the vertex, a branch descends to the temples in the region above the ear, intersecting the...
The Channels and Collaterals
Channels & Collaterals Qi & blood circulate via channels. Qi manifests and maintains the body’s normal functions. Blood provides nourishment and substance. The channel system includes channels (larger rivers & seas) and collaterals (smaller streams and...
Yuan-Source Points
Lung LU9 Large Intestine LI4 Stomach ST42 Spleen SP3 Heart HT7 Small Intestine SI4 Bladder BL64 Kidney KD3 Pericardium PC7 San Jiao SJ4 Gallbladder GB40 Liver LV3 Yuan-source points are the points at which the original qi surfaces and lingers. On the yin...
Xi-Cleft Points
Lung LU6 Large Intestine LI7 Stomach ST34 Spleen SP8 Heart HT6 Small Intestine SI6 Bladder UB63 Kidney KD5 Pericardium P4 San Jiao SJ7 Gallbladder GB36 Liver LV6 Xi-cleft points are where the qi and blood gather and plunge more deeply. In general the xi-cleft...
