BL10 TIANZHU
CELESTIAL COLUMN, HEAVEN PILLAR * *
tian: celestial, of the heavens; sky; Nature;
heaven
zhu: pillar
LOCATION: 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen (DU15) on the
lateral side of m. trapezius.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
REMARKS: Modern: Window of Sky Pt; Barrier Pt,
superior polar pt for deep drainage of [Kid, B.
?]. Classical: calms heart (hysteria), opens and
clears meridians, cleans orifices.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: headache, neck stiffness, migraine,
vertigo, inability to support head, nasal obstruction,
rhinorrhea, rhinitis.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: dispels Wind, removes obtruction
to channels in the neck, clears Fire, traquilizes
rebellious Qi, cleans orifices and gets rid of
Wind (headache and stiff neck), clears heart and
benefits the throat.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL11 DASHU
(Big Shuttle * *)
da: large
zhu: a reed, a weaver's shuttle
ALTERNATE NAME: Black Shu
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: important upper back focal point; receives
principal SI,TH, GV; useful for dispersing excess
Yang - energy of body, especiially head; ostensibly
forbidden to moxa; ROE Pt for bones.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: fever without sweat, headaches,torticollis,local
pain.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: removes obstruction of Qi in
Tain Yang.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL12 FENGMEN
WIND DOOR, GATE of WIND * *
feng: wind
men: gate
ALTERNATE NAMES: Heat Mansion; Wind Mansion
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: receives channel from GB; Iu point for
blood and bone; disperses excess Yang in Yang
meridians; entry of wind illnesses; frequently
influences colds.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: fever, early respiratory infection,
tonifies lung, any lung problem.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: dispels Wind and dampness,
spreads lung Qi and dissolves mucus (phlegm).
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL13 FEISHU
LUNG IU or LUNG SHU * *
fei: lung
shu: acupunture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder
of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: Iu Pt of Lung (command point of lung),
connected to anterior for lung (MO point) LU1,
point of dispersion of energies of five organs
(solid Yin organs), disperses excess Yang energy
in lungs.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: pulmonary, cough, asthma, pruritis,
skin disorder (Lung commands quality of skin*)
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: promotes circulation of Qi
in lungs, stops cough, tonifies body.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL14 TAIYANGSHU
MASTER of HEART SHU or JUE YIN SHU *1/2
jue: faint, lose consciousness
yin: yin, the complement of yang
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAMES: Jue Shu; Gate Tower Shu
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the forth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: Iu Pt MH, connects to Mo Pt CV17
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: disperses Yang in MH, heart pain,
palpitation, chest fullness, precordial pain,
coughing, some mental disorders.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL15 XINSHU
HEART IU *1/2
zin: heart
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAMES: Back Shu; Heart's Shu
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: Iu Pt connected to Mo at CV14
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: dense heart problems, epilepsy,syncope,insomnia,
mutism, myocarditis, heart pains. Can be used
as an ancillary point in the treatment of dense
lesions of the CNS.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: calms heart and sprit, regulates
blood and Qi, disperses Heart Fire.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL16 DUSHU
IU of TOU MO (GV) or GOVERNING SHU *1/2
du: to govern
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAMES: High Boost; High Cover
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: for dispersion of GV, Barrier Pt.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: *hiccoughs, good for dispersion
of excess Yang, of BL16 or
GV10. Tender,
up this point [?]
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: disperses excess Yang energy.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL17 GESHU
SHU of DIAPHRAGM and ESOPHAGUS *1/2
ge: diaphragm
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAME: Within the Seventh Burner
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: ROE Pt for blood
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: BL16 and 17
good for hiccoughs, use if blood needs tonifying
or dispersing; spasmatic cough, frequent vomiting,
excess sweating.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates Blood, transforms
congealed Blood, expands chest and diaphragm,
strengthens weak conditions
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL18 GANSHU
LIVER IU * *
gan: liver
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: none
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: excess Yang in liver, jaundice,
hepatitis, rib pain, cough, eye problems, fear,
madness.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: benefits Liver, GB, cools damp
heat, regulates Qi, expands diaphragm.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL19 DANSHU
GB-IU [?] or GALLBLADDER SHU *1/2
dan: gallbladder
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: GB-IU, Barrier Pt.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: hepato-biliary problems, fullness
of abdomen, bitterness in mouth, gallstones, cholecystits.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: cools and drains heat from
liver and GB, calms stomach, regulates QI.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL20 PISHU
SHU of SPLEEN *1/2
pi: spleen
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAME: Within the Eleventh Burner
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: disperses excess Yang from spleen
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: gastric disorders, diarrhea, dysentery,
poor digestion, lack of appetite, ascites.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates Qi of spleen, assists
transport and transformation, eliminates dampness,
harmonizes blood and nourishes Qi.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL21 WEISHU
SHU of STOMACH *1/2
wei: stomach
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
REMARKS: receives a vessel from stomach and TM
of stomach.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: gastric and digestive problems,
diarrhea, vomiting, stomach fullness or pain,
lack of appetite.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates stomach Qi, transforms
dampness, eliminates stagnation, reinforces middle
heater.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL22 SANJIAOSHU
SHU of TH (PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM) *1/2
san: three
jiap: burn, char
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
REMARKS: disperses excess Yang, sometimes adrenal
command Pt.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: fullness in abdomen, edema, stiffness
in neck and back, inability to digest food.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulation and transformation
of Qi, elimintes dampness, acts as diuretic.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL23 SHENSHU
SHU of KIDNEYS, GATE of WILL, GATE of LIGHT * * *
shen: kidney
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAME: High Cover
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: homebase of lower back, receives vessel
from Kidneys
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION back pain, arthritis, Kidney or
bladder problems, dysuria, polyuria, general energy
problems involving lack of energy or force, reproductive
problems, deafness due to weak Kidneys, chronic
diarrhea, internal chill, certain menstrual irregularities.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates Kidney Qi, strengthens
ears and eyes, supresses liver fire. Edema, caused
by retention of water, can be associated with
three Yang organs: Kidney: lower body swelling
ankles; Sp [?] central trunk anywhere; Lu: hands,
face, urinary incontinence, enuresis, impotence,
premature ejaculation, lumbar pain associated
with cold, lack of will and ambition.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL24 QIHAISHU
SHU of CV 6 (QIHAI: SEA OF ENERGY) *1/2
qi: qi
hai: sea
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: works in concert with CV
6
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local back pain, hemorrhoids,
Kidney pain intestinal spasm.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL25 DACHANGSHU
(Shu Pt of Large Intestine * *)
da: large
chang: intestine
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the forth lumbar vertabra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inch.
REMARKS: receives vessel from LI, disperses Yang
in LI
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: abdominal distention, poor digestion,
appendicitis, constipation, local pain and stiffness.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates intestines and stomach;
regulates lower back and knees; regulates transportation
and transformation to complete function of SP
and ST.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL26 GUANYUANSHU [yuan
or yuai ?]
SHU of GUANYUAI (CV 4: FIRST GATE) *1/2
guan: pass, gate
yuan: origin, source
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of
the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: receives vessel from CV
4
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local pain, diarrhea, abdominal
distention, urination difficulties, general Yin
problems in abdomen.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates lower burner, strengthens
lower back and knees, transforms dammp stagnation.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL27 XIAOSHANGSHU
SHU of SI *1/2
xiao: small
chang: intestine
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the midline of back,
level of the first posterior sacral foramen, in
the depression between the medial border of the
posterior superior iliac spine and the sacrum.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
REMARKS: receives vessel from SI, disperses excess
Yang of SI
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local pain, SI join pain, constipation,
dysentery, dry mouth with great thirst, urinary
incontinence, urethritis, hemorrhoids.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: eliminates dampness, cools
heat, separates clean Qi from turbid Qi.
TRIGRAMTIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL28 PANGGUANGSHU
SHU of BLADDER * *
pang guang: urinary bladder
shu: acupuncture point
LOCATION: Level with second posterior sacral foramen,
1.5 cun lateral to back midline.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: receives vessel from Bladder, diperses
excess Yang of Bladder
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local pain, cystitis, hematuria,
urinary incontinence, *prostatitis, contipation,
pain in kness, weak legs.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: regulates bladder
TRIGRAMTIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL29 ZHONG LU SHU
SHU of CENTRAL DORSAL SPINE, IU of BUTTOCKS *
zhong: center, middle
lu: backbone; muscles parallel to the backbone
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAMES: Central Backbone Inner Shu; Central
Backbone; Spine Inner Shu; Return Shu
LOCATION: At the level of the third posterior sacral
foramen, 1.5 cun lateral to back midline.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: Useful for lumbago of recent onset which
is associated with a dull ache or pain in the
hip and which is worse with walking.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local pain, back pain of all sorts,
abdominal problems, renal problems.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: Governs the exit of Yang of
the pelvis toward the inferior limbs.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL30 BAIHUANSHU
IU of WHITE RING, CIRCLE *
bai: white
huan: a ring, a bracelet; to encircle
shu: acupuncture point
ALTERNATE NAMES: Jade Ring Shu; Jade House Shu
LOCATION: At the level of the forth posterior sacral
foramen, 1.5cun lateral to back midline.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.5-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: gynecological
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local back pain, gynecological
poblems, *sciatic distribution pain, leucorrhea,
endometritis, endometriosis, spermatorrhea.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL31 SHANGLIAO
UPPER HOLE, UPPER BONE 1/2
shang: up, upper, upward; to rise
liao: bone-hole
LOCATION: In the first posterior sacral foramen,
about midway between the posterior superior iliac
spine and the Du Channel
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: meeting point for GB meridian, classic
for paralysis of legs (low back pain).
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local pain, BL 31, GB
30, GB 34,
ST 39.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none, encourage Qi circulation
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL32 CILIAO
SECOND HOLE 1/2
ci: second; next in sequence
liao: bone-hole
LOCATION: In the second posterior sacral foramen,
about midway between the inferior aspect of the
posterior superior iliac spine and the Du Channel.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches
REMARKS: none
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local, gynecological, urinary
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none, consider for stagnation
of blood, problems in lower back.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL33 ZHONGLIAO
MIDDLE HOLE 1/2
zhong: center, middle
liao: bone-hole
ALTERNATE NAME: Central Hole
LOCATION: in the third posterior sacral foramen,
midway between Zhonglushu (BL29)
and the Du Channel.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: receives vessels from LR and GB.
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: gynecological and local pain,
sterility, leucorrhea, irregular periods.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL34 XIALIAO
LOWER HOLE 1/2
xia: lower, below
liao: bone-hole
LOCATION: In the forth posterior sacral formen,
midway between Baihuanshu (BL30)
and the Du Channel.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: none
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: genital
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL35 HUIYANG
MEETING of YANG *
hui: to meet
yang: yang, the complement of yin
ALTERNATE NAMES: Hub Disinhibitor; Leg Bone-Hole
LOCATION: lateral to the lower end of the coccyx,
0.5 cun lateral to midline.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: lack of Yang. LOWER POLE IN THE FIELDS
OF CINNABAR.[why upper case?]
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: lack of Yang energy, blood in
stool,hemorrhoids, diarrhea, coccygeal pain.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL36 CHENGFU
(Receive and Support *)
cheng: to hold, to carry; to recive; to bear
responsibility
fu: support, aid, assist
ALTERNATE NAMES: Skin Region Support; Flesh Cleft;
Skin Cleft; Skin Region; Yin Joint
LOCATION: Midpoint of the gluteal fold.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.5-2.0 inches.
REMARKS: deep needle
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: constipation, chronic hemorrhoids,
uterine problems, paralysis of lower extremities,
lumbar pain, pain and stiffness of spine.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none; facilitates exit of yang
into lower extremities
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL37 (BL51)
YINMEN
(Prosperous Gate *1/2)
yin: abundant, great, many; center, exactly
men: door, gate
LOCATION: on a line connecting the midpoints of
the gluteal transverse crease and the popliteal
transverse crease, 6 cun below the former.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-2.0 inches
. The sensation may radiate to the foot.
REMARKS: deep needle
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION:
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: disperses stagnant Qi and blood
from lumbar region. Consider using in conjuction
with BL40, Wei zhong for stagnation
of blood in the lumbar area.
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL38 FUXI
(Floating Point, Floating Village, Superficial Cleft)
fu: superficial, unsubstantial; to float
xi: cleft, crevice
LOCATION: 1 cun above Weiyang (BL39)
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
REMARKS: none
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: local, Yang of colon, constipation,
knee pain, cystitis.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL39 WEIYANG
(Yang Equilibrium, Delegate of Yang*)
wei: crooked, bent; to bow under a burden
yang: yang, the complement of yin
LOCATION: On the lateral end of the popliteal
crease, lateral to Weizhong (BL40),
on the medial side of the tendon of m. biceps
femoris.
NEEDLING METHOD: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
REMARKS: lower Ho Point of TH1
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: impotence, parlysis, epilepsy,
fainting, local pain.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: none
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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BL40 WEIZHONG
(Perfect Equibrlium or Bend Middle * *1/2)
wei: crooked, bent; to bow under a burden
zhong: center, middle
ALTERNATE NAMES: Blood Cleft; Central Cleft; Cleft
Center
LOCATION: Exact midpoint of the popliteal transverse
crease.
NEEDLING METHOD: Perpendicularly 0.8-1.5 inches,
or prick with cutting needle on the vein and let
out blood.
REMARKS: Ho point for bladder
ANATOMY:
MODERN FUNCTION: back pain, lumbar pain, relaxes
anus, open vessels, skin problems, furuncles.
CLASSICAL FUNCTION: clears heat from blood, good
for stagnation of blood in back
TRIGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION:
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