Archive for June 2026
ZIGONG M-CA-18
ZIGONG M-CA-18 PALACE OF THE CHILD (UTERUS) Location: On the lower abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with Zhongji REN-3. Zhongji REN-3 lies on the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Zigong M-CA-18 is found one handbreadth lateral to this…
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SANJIAOJIU M-CA-23 TRIANGLE MOXIBUSTION Location: On the lower abdomen, build an equilateral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus Shenque REN-8, and the sides are equal to the length of the individual’s smile. These points are found at the three points of the triangle. It is beneficial to explain this location to the individual.…
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HUATUOJIAJI M-BW-35 HUA TUO’S PARAVERTEBRAL POINTS Location: 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the hollows below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae. In clinical practice, the points found 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the hollows below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebrae are utilized as additional Huatuojiaji…
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SHIQIZHUIXIA M-BW-25 BELOW THE SEVENTEENTH VERTEBRA Location: On the midline of the lower back, in the hollow below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra. Slide a finger upwards along the midline of the sacrum until it meets the sizable hollow inferior to the lumbar spine. Needling: Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Warning:…
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YAOYAN M-BW-24 LUMBAR EYES Location: in the depression about 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 Yaoyangguan DU-3. The ‘eyes’ referenced to in the point name are the visible depressions found in many individuals, just over one handbreadth either side of the lumbar spine, below the level of the iliac crest. Needling: Perpendicular…
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WEIGUANXIASHU M-BW-12 STOMACH CONTROLLER LOWER SHU Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra T8. Find it at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles. Needling: Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Warning: Perpendicular needling…
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HUANMEN M-BW-6 GATE OF SUFFERING Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra T5. Needling: Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Warning: Perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine includes a sizable danger of triggering a…
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DINGCHUAN M-BW-1 CALM DYSPNEA Location: 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the hollow below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra Dazhui DU-14. Needling: Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun. Actions: Relieves dyspnea and wheezing and arrests cough. Signs and symptoms: Asthma, wheezing, cough, urticaria, upper back pain. Reference: A Manual…
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HAIQUAN M-HN-37 SEA SPRING Location: In the center of the frenulum of the tongue between Jinjin and Yuye M-HN-20. The tongue should be rolled back to find and treat this point. If needed the practitioner should roll the tongue back utilizing a gauze swab or a wooden spatula. If the deeper needling technique is utilized,…
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JINYIN YUYE M-HN-20 GOLDEN LIQUID AND JADE FLUID Location: These paired points are found on the veins either side of the frenulum of the tongue, Jinyin to the left and Yuye to the right. The tongue should be rolled back to find and treat these points. If needed the practitioner should roll the tongue back…
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JIACHENGJIANG M-HN-18 ADJACENT TO THE CONTAINER OF FLUIDS Location: 1 cun lateral to Chengqiang REN-24, over the mental foramen. Needling: Perpendicular-oblique insertion medially and inferiorly into the mental foramen, 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Actions: Expels wind, stimulates qi and blood and relieves pain. Signs and symptoms: Deviation of the…
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ANMIAN M-HN-54 PEACEFUL SLEEP Location: Behind the ear, midway between Fengchi GB-20 and Yifeng SJ-17. It is located adjacent to Wangu GB-12, but posterior and somewhat superior to it. Needling: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Actions: Soothes the spirit and calms the Liver. Signs and symptoms: Insomnia, agitation and restlessness, palpitations, epilepsy, dizziness, headache,…
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BAILAO M-HN-30 HUNDRED TAXATIONS Location: At the back of the neck, 2 cun superior to Dazhui DU-14, 1 cun lateral to the midline. The distance between the inferior border of the spinous process of C7 and the posterior hairline is 3 cun. Needling: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. Actions: Transforms phlegm and disperses nodules.…
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BITONG M-HN-14 PENETRATING THE NOSE Location: At the highest point of the naso-labial groove. Move the finger along the naso-labial groove into the hollow directly below the nasal bone. Needling: Transverse insertion towards the bridge of the nose 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Actions: Assists the nose. Signs and symptoms: Rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion and…
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ERJIAN M-HN-10 TIP OF THE EAR Location: When the ear is folded forwards, this point is found at the apex of the ear. Fold the ear so that the posterior portion of the upper helix directly covers the anterior portion of the upper helix. The practitioner should be cautious not to push the entire ear…
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TAIYANG M-HN-9 SUN (SUPREME YANG) Location: At the temple, in the tender depression about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye. Needling: Perpendicular needling 0.5 to 0.8 cun. Transverse insertion posteriorly towards Shuaigu GB-8, 1 to 1.5 cun. Oblique insertion anteriorly 0.3…
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QIUHOU M-HN-8 BEHIND THE BALL Location: Along the inferior border of the orbit, at the junction of the lateral one quarter and medial three quarters of the infra-orbital margin. Needling: The practitioner should ask the patient to close their eyes and look upwards. Use a finger to push the eyeball upwards and insert the needle,…
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YUYAO M-HN-6 FISH WAIST Location: in the center of the eyebrow, in the depression right above the pupil when the eyes are seeing straight ahead. Yuyao M-HN-6 is conventionally found lateral to the supraorbital notch from which the supraorbital nerve arises. Needling: Transverse insertion medially or laterally, 0.5 to 1 cun. Actions: Assists the eyes.…
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YINTANG M-HN-3 HALL OF IMPRESSION Location: At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. Needling: With the fingers of one hand pinch up the skin over the point, and with the other hand needle transversely in an inferior or lateral direction, 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Actions: Soothes wind and pacifies…
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SISHENCONG M-HN-1 FOUR ALERT SPIRIT Location: Four points at the vertex of the scalp, clustered around Baihui DU-20 and found 1 cun anterior, posterior and lateral to it. The distance between Baihui DU-20 and the anterior hairline is 5 cun. If the anterior hairline is unclear, the distance between Baihui DU-20 and the glabella is…
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