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A FEW COMMONLY
USED ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
In ancient times, the number of acupuncture points was established
to be the same as the number of days in the year: 365. These points
were mapped to 14 major meridian lines, one meridian for each of
the 12 inner organs, one meridian along the spine (called the governing
vessel), and another along the midline of the abdomen (called the
conception vessel). More recently, the number of points identified
by acupuncturists has exploded. There are extra meridians (some
of them outlined in ancient times, others modern) with their own
sets of points, there are special points (off meridians), and there
are complete mappings of body structures and functions by points
along the outer ears, on the nose, in the scalp, on the hands, on
the feet, and at the wrists and ankles. Despite the growing number
of treatment zones, most acupuncturists still utilize the traditionally-identified
points on the 14 main meridians. On each meridian there are a small
number of points used repeatedly, because of their versatility,
for a wide variety of patients and diseases. One such point on each
major meridian is mentioned below, sometimes with a second point
also briefly described, for a total of 21. It is important to recognize
that although a list of disorders and diseases treated by each point
can be given, sometimes the points are selected entirely or primarily
on the basis of the Chinese theory of balancing the flow in the
meridians, so that the point might be used for other kinds of disorders,
aside from those listed, because of its usefulness in this balancing
process. For points not on the central line of the body, each point
has a left and right side reflected location (the point is counted
only once for enumeration purposes). For each point in this presentation,
the name of the meridian, the number of the point, the number of
standard points on the meridian, its designation by one of the number-based
classification systems (two letters and the point number), and the
Chinese name are given.
Large Intestine Meridian, point #4 of 20: LI4, Hegu
This point is located on the back side of the hand between the thumb
and first finger. The dominant uses are to relieve pain and to treat
constipation or other bowel disorders. However, this point is also
utilized in the treatment of inflammatory and feverish diseases
which have symptoms in the throat and head, because the large intestine
meridian runs from the hand to the face. Another key point on this
meridian is LI11 (Quchi), located at the elbow. It is used for many
upper body disorders, such as sore throat, eye pain, lymphatic swellings,
rashes, and difficulty moving the arms, and for intestinal disorders,
such as diarrhea and intestinal cramping.
Lung Meridian, point #7 of 11: LU7, Lieque
This point is located above the wrist on the inside of the arm.
It is used to treat several disorders of the upper body, including
headache, neck stiffness, cough, asthma, sore throat, facial paralysis,
and wrist problems.
Stomach Meridian, point #36 of 45: ST36, Zusanli
This point is located on the front of the leg, just below the knee.
It is helpful for digestive disorders, including nausea, vomiting,
gastralgia, and abdominal distention, and also for general weakness.
Recently, numerous clinical trials have been conducted with treatment
of this point alone, demonstrating positive effects in treating
anemia, immune deficiency, fatigue, and numerous diseases.
Spleen Meridian, point #6 of 21: SP6, Sanyinjiao
This point is located on the inner side of the leg just above the
ankle. Although it is on the spleen meridian, which generally influences
the digestive system, this point is also valuable for treating hormonal
disorders (irregular menstruation, impotence) and immune disorders.
Another key point on this meridian is SP9 (Yinlingquan), located
just below the knee. It is used in the treatment of urinary diseases,
especially with fluid retention, abdominal and back pain, and female
reproductive system disorders.
Gallbladder Meridian, point #20 of 44: GB20, Fengchi
This point is located at the base of the skull where it joins the
neck in back. It used in the treatment of acute disorders, such
as common cold, influenza, headache, neck pain, and fever. In addition,
it lowers blood pressure and relaxes tension in the area of the
eyes. Another key point on this meridian is GB34 (Yanglingquan),
located on the outer side of the knee, and used for treating a wide
range of injuries and disorders of the muscles and tendons.
Liver Meridian, point #3 of 14: LV3, Taichong
The point is located on the top of the foot, between the first and
second toes. It is used to balance emotional energy, to regulate
menstruation, to reduce tension and pain in the chest, treat eye
disorders, alleviate headaches, and reduce high blood pressure.
The adjacent point in the meridian, LV2 (Xingjian), at the webbing
between the toes, is also considered quite important and is frequently
needled along with LV3; it has similar uses, but is also incorporated
into the treatment of lower abdominal disorders, such as urinary
problems.
Pericardium Meridian, point #6 of 9: PC6, Neiguan
This point is located on the inner arm, just above the wrist. Like
other points on this meridian, it is useful for cardiac disorders,
such as heart palpitation and angina pectoris. It is also useful
for nausea, vomiting, spasms, and convulsions.
Heart Meridian, point #7 of 9: HT7, Shenmen
This point is located on the outer side of the wrist. It is used
in the treatment of a variety of mental disorders, such as absent
mindedness, insomnia, disturbing dreams, hysteria, depression, agitation,
and mental illness. It is also used in the treatment of heart disease
and fatigue.
Urinary Bladder Meridian, point #40 of 67: BL40, Weizhong
This point is located at the back of the knee. It is utilized in
the treatment of back pain, hip impairment, muscular atrophy, leg
pain and immobility, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and a host
of other symptoms. Another important point on the bladder meridian
is BL23 (Shenshu), in the lumbar area (hip level) near the spine;
it is used in treatment of a wide range of disorders, including
urinary problems, impotence, menstrual disorders, low back pain,
knee weakness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, edema,
asthma, and diarrhea. A large section of the bladder meridian is
of importance because, as it flows along either side of the spine
(in two parallel lines on each side), it associates with the internal
organs in the vicinity.
Kidney Meridian, point #3 of 27: KI3, Taixi
This point is located just behind the inner ankle. It is used for
disorders in several areas of the body, including sore throat and
toothache, deafness and tinnitus, dizziness, asthma, thirst, insomnia,
impotence, frequency urination, pain in the lower back, and menstrual
irregularities.
Triple Burner Meridian, point #5 of 23: TB5, Waiguan
The triple burner is considered to be a special type of organ system
that spans the entire torso. This point on the meridian is located
on the outer side of the arm, above the wrist. It is mainly used
in treatment of disorders along the pathway of this meridian, that
is, of the fingers, hand, arms, neck, ears, cheek, and top of the
head.
Small Intestine Meridian, point #3 of 19: SI3, Houxi
This point is located on the side of the hand, below the little
finger. It is used for treating mental disorders, stiffness and
pain in the neck, chest, and lumbar region, seizures, night sweats,
and fevers.
Governing Vessel, point #20 of 28: GV20, Baihui
This point is located at the top of the head. It is traditionally
applied in the treatment of various mental disorders, and for problems
that occur in the head: headache, vertigo, ringing in the ears,
nasal obstruction, difficulty with speech, etc. It is also used
to treat prolapse, such as that of the rectum and uterus. Another
key point on this meridian is GV14 (Dazhui), located just below
the seventh cervical vertebrae (shoulder level); it is used for
treating neck and upper back problems, feverish diseases, convulsions,
cough, asthma, and common cold.
Conception Vessel, point #4 of 24: CV4, Guanyuan
This point is located a little below the navel. It is used for all
types of lower abdominal disorders, including urination problems,
hernia, menstrual disorders, gynecological infections, postpartum
bleeding, diarrhea, rectal prolapse, etc. Another important point
on this vessel is CV6 (Qihai), half way between CV4 and the navel.
The applications are similar, but it is especially used in cases
of accompanying fatigue.
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