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CV1
On the perineum midwaybetween the anus and
vaginal opening orscrotum in the center ofthe flat area.
Opens & Regulates the 2 LowerYin Orifices
Secures the Jing & LowerOrifices
SPECIAL POINT FORDROWNING!
Urogenital/anal -Hemorrhoids, anal prolapse
Male - Impotence
Ob/Gyn - Irregularmenstruation, vaginal pain &swelling
Other - Revive from drowning
Important point for Yin tonification ofthe whole body
No needlininstead to h
of uterus)
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CV2
Superior to Pubis
Symphysis on the AML
Warms & Tonifies KD Yang
Clears & Unblocks Urination
Urogenital - Cystitis,incontinence, retention ofurine
Male - spermatorrhea Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea, irregular
menstruation
Important point for womens discharges
Male sexual disorders Urinary problems Caution wi
needle with Avoid need
****CV3
(Front Mu ofBL)
1 cun superior to CV2 onAML
Benefits the KDsDrains DampnessRegulates the Lower WarmerBenefits the BLDrains Damp-Heat (LB)
THIS POINT HAS ACOOLINGQUALITY
Genito-urinary - Enuresis,frequent urination (burning,urgent), genital pain &itching, painful urinarydisorder
Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea (bloody oryellow, viscus), uterine orvaginal prolapse
Other -Lower abdominal painand distention
Moving fluids (Yin) and resolving dampheat and damp cold conditions in thelower warmer.
Main point for damp heat in the genitalarea, itching, rashes, genital herpes.
Gynecological disorders
Caution wineedle w
Avoid need
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ACUPOINT LOCATION INDICATIONS FUNCTIONS DISCUSSION CONTRA***CV8
Center of umbilicus Restores Collapsed Yang &Revives from Extreme DeficiencyWarms the Yang & Dispels Cold
*area of high absorption in thebody and-herbal plaster are oftenused here for a variety ofdifferent issues
Flaccid stroke Extreme weakness or deficiency Coldness in abdomen Diarrhea, esp. chronic or
unchecked Borborygmus Loss of consciousness
Center point of the body, mainpoint for revival from extremeweakness or long-termexhaustion.
Very effective for chronicdysentery or chronic cold diarrheaor loose stools from Spleendeficiency. Important point foranal prolapse.
Analgesic herbal plasters over thenavel have been effective forpreventing motion sickness (cars,
boats, etc.). Apply 12 hours beforetraveling.
A thick piece of fresh ginger tapedover the navel may be helpful formorning sickness, nausea andmild vomiting.
Herbal plasters over the navelhave been used to treat a varietyof digestive related disorders, and
are especially effective for treatingbabies and small children. In women with a history of
miscarriage, regular salt moxa (2-3x/week) during pregnancy mayhelp.
Important point for infertilityfrom cold in the uterus.
No needle. S
**CV9
1 cun above CV8 on AML Strengthens the Stomach andSpleen
Reduces Dampness & WaterRetentionRegulates the Waterways (esp.with underlying deficiency)PROMOTES CIRCULATION
OFFLUIDS IN THE ABDOMEN
Periumbilical pain Ascites Edema Local water and fluid
accumulation
Important point for middlewarmer dampness and water
stagnation.
No needle w No moxa wi
with water No deep per
peritoneal ca
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**CV10
(Lower ST)
2 cun above CV8 on AML Assists Descending of ST QiReduces Accumulation &
Transforms Food Stagnation
AFFECTS PYLORICSPHINCTER
Vomiting (d/t food stagnation) Epigastric pain
This point affects the lowerStomach and helps smooth the
passage of food from the Stomachto the duodenum. Combines wellwith local Kidney channel points.
No deep needif very thin
**CV11
3 cun above CV8 on AML Strengthens Spleen andHarmonizes Stomach
LOCAL POINT FOR GENERALMIDDLE WARMER ISSUES
Epigastric pain Poor appetite Vomiting Borborygmus
No deep needcavity if very
****CV12
(Front MuST)
(Middle ST)
4 cun above CV8 on AML Harmonizes the ST & SedatesRebellious QiAdjusts & Regulates the MiddleWarmer
Abdominal, digestive related -Abdominal pain & distention,acute or chronic gastritis,diarrhea, epigastric pain,indigestion, lack of appetite, poorabsorption, prolapsed ST, gastric
ulcers, vomiting, borborygmus Mental, neurological, spirit related -
Insomnia (d/t retention of food or HTdef)
Main point for treating excess ordeficiency patterns of theStomach.
Strengthens the Spleen andcreates harmony between theSpleen and Stomach.
Stress associated with gastricsymptoms, anxiety with nervousStomach, heartburn, abdominalpain, diarrhea; for spirit andneurological disorders withphlegm obstruction.
No deep needif very thin
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**CV13
(Upper ST)
5 cun above CV8 on AML Sedates Rebellious Qi &Alleviates Vomiting
Harmonizes the Stomach &Spleen
BIAS TOWARD EXCESSCONDITIONS
Upper Warmer, spiritual, neurological -Hiatal hernia, hiccups, insomnia
Middle Warmer and Lower Warmer -Nausea, vomiting, poor digestionand absorption
No deep needcavity if very
***CV14
(Front MuHT)
6 cun above CV8 on AML Expands the Chest &Transforms Phlegm (HT Phlegm)Harmonizes Stomach & SedatesRebellious QiQuiets the Heart & Calms theSpirit
CONSIDERED THEGATEWAY TO THE GREAT
PALACE OF THE HEART
MAIN POINT FOR ANXIETY& IRRITABILITY With
NERVOUS ST
Upper Warmer - Chest & HT pain,palpitations (d/t fright), anginapectoris
Middle and Lower Warmers - Acidregurgitation, vomiting, nauseaacute gastroenteritis
Spirit, neurological - Irritability,anxiety, mental disorders, Phlegm
Misting the HT, insomnia
Front Mu point of the HT, mainpoint for HT pain, angina, pain,tightness and distension of thechest and ribs, chest painradiating to the back, tightness ofthe diaphragm often contributingto the above conditions as well asto cough and shortness of breath.
CV14 also treats palpitations,forgetfulness, anxiety, insomnia,irritability with nervous ST anddigestive symptoms.
No deep oblitoward heart
**CV15
(Luo of CV)
7 cun above CV8 on AML Expands the Chest &Transforms PhlegmSedates Rebellious QiQuiets the HT & Calms theSpiritBenefits the Chest & Diaphragm
UNOFFICIAL DIAPHRAGMFRONT MU POINT
Chest pain Hiccups Manic mental disorders Seizures, epilepsy Nausea Skin conditions (related to Luo
pathway)
Sometimes considered the Front-Mu point for the diaphragm(unofficial).
Local skin problems, itching,painful skin conditions on theupper abdomen (Luo Vessel).
No deep oblitoward heart
No moxa.
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***CV17
(Hui Meetingof Qi)
At 4th ICS on AML Regulates & Tonifies Qi in theChest (Zong Qi)
Circulates Lung Qi & SedatesRebellious QiExpands Chest & TransformsPhlegm
Chest, respiratory - Chest pain,asthma, wheezing, bronchitis
Other - Insufficient lactation,mastitis, tumors on neck
Main tonification point for theupper warmer, often thought of as
the upper warmer front-mu point,warms and strengthens the Qi ofthe chest.
Main point for chronic LUproblems, asthma, wheezing,dyspnea, cough, expands thechest and circulates and descendsLU Qi, dilates the bronchioles andrelaxes tightness and restriction
in the thorax. Similar to andoften combined with LU9, goodpoints for smoking cessationtreatment.
Main point for breast problems,insufficient lactation, mastitis,benign lumps
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CV22
On AML, center ofsuprasternal fossa, .5 cunsuperior to suprasternalnotch (aim for deepestpart of hole).
Sedates Rebellious Qi &Alleviates CoughClears & Restores the Voice
REBELLIOUS QIMAIN POINT FOR ASTHMA
Cough Asthma, wheezing Hoarseness Vocal cord disorders Hiccups (massage) Plum pit Qi Throat blockage (esp. w/phlegm) Difficulty swallowing
Point name is Heaven Rushing,for Qi in the chest that rises up,main point for asthma, wheezing,pain in the upper chest, throattightness and constriction, voiceproblems, combine with PC5 forupper chest tightness.
Window of the sky point, specialfor aphasia, combine with HT5.
For hiccups have the practitionerstand in front of the patinet who
is sitting. Place thumb or fingeron CV22 and press in an inferiordirection while the patient holdshis breath for as long as possible.May take two or three repetitionsto be effective.
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**CV23
On AML, in depressionsuperior to hyoid bone.
(Slide back from chin tothroat.)
Opens the Orifices & Benefitsthe Throat
Regulates Salivation
CONSIDERED A MAIN POINTFOR TONGUE & SALIVATION
ISSUES
Tongue atrophy, flaccid tongue Post-stroke speech disorders Paralysis of hypoglossus muscle Insufficient or excess salivation Laryngitis
Main point for tongue problems,speech disorders, dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing), oftenused post-stroke (tonguestiffness).
Main point for salivationproblems, excess with drooling ordry mouth with thirst.
No Moxa
**CV24
In center of mentolabialgroove on AML.
Disperses Wind, esp. in the Face
LOCAL POINT FOR WIND
Facial paralysis Hemiplegia (related to mouth & eyes) Facial swelling or edema Bells palsy Toothache Excessive salivation, drooling Gum problems
Important point for facial painand paralysis, Bells palsy, oftenneedled through to ST4, ST6.