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Large Intestine (20 Yang) - Starts in radial nail bed of index finger to nasolabial groove on opposite side
LI 4 LI 5 LI 10 LI 11 LI 12 LI 14 LI 15 LI 16 LI 20 Midpoint of 2nd MCP b/w 1st and 2nd MCP Base of snuff box, distal to radial styloid process b/w tendons of EPL and EPB 2 cun distal to L1 11 on line connecting LI11 and LI5 b/w brachioradialis and ECRL Midpoint b/w biceps aponenurosis and lateral epicondyle b/w ECRL and brachioradialis 1 cun superolat to LI 11 on supracondylar ridge of humerus, at insertion of brachioradialis and ECRL On line connecting L1 15 and LI 11, 3 cun below LI 15, 7 cun above L1 11, ant and sup to deltoid tubercle With arm abd, inferior to tip of acromion in depression b/w ant and middle deltoid Depression medial to acromion and posterior to AC jt Midway b/w nasolabial groove and lateral edge of nostril Perpendicular 0.5 cun Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun Perpendicular 1-1.2 cun Towards midpoint of elbow joint, 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular or oblique 0.8-1.5 cun Intra-articular, toward axialls, 1-1.5 cun Sup to inf (for shld direct obliquely med to lat) 1-1.5 cun Obliquely, subcutaneously, sup and med towards bridge of nose 0.25-0.5 cun Sympathetic switch, HA, neck pain, De Quervains, OA, toothache, RA, CTS De Quervains, OA/RA of wrist/thumb, collateral ligs, influence on GI fxn, high BP, promotes energy Tennis elbow, lateral elbow pain from mskcut jxn of ECRB, abdominal pain, diarrhea, toothache Sympathetic switch, pain and inflammation in lateral elbow, LCL sprain, RTS, OA, lateral epicondylitis Tennis elbow (for brachioradialis and ECRL) Pain, numbness and contracture of elbow and arm Pain and inflammation of deltoid, restricted abduction and elevation, subdeltoid bursitis, pain in shld/arm, shld rigidity Pain/swelling in shoulder, lig, tendon, fascia, subdeltoid bursitis, arthritis, tendoniditis R.C tendonitis, improves rotation, AV jt separation, pain and motor impairement of U/E, pain in shoulder and upper back Bells Palsy, anosmia, trigeminal neuralgia of V2, itching and swelling of face Pregnancy Sympathetic Switch Pregnancy Nourishing point of upper body Pregnancy

Suprascapular nerve

Heart (9 Yin) - Apex of axilla to radial nail bed of 5th finger

HT 3 Midpoint b/w medial epicondyle and bicipital Perpendicular Inflammation of pronator teres, MCL strain, aponeurosis on transverse cubital crease, in 0.5-1 cun golfers elbow, OA of elbow, abnormal cardiac fxn, the depression cardiac pain, numbness of arm/hand HT 7 Palmer wrist crease b/w ulnar styloid and Perpendicular Parasympathetic switch, heart dysfunction, anxiety, pisiform, lateral to FCU tendon 0.25-0.5 cun sprains of wirst, insomnia Triple Energizer (23 Yang) - Nail bed of 4th finger (ulnar border) to notch at lateral end of suprorbital ridge TE 5 TE 14 Dorsal forearm, 2 cun proximal to wrist crease b/w radius and ulna Arm abd, inferior to acromion in dip b/w Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun Intra-articular, toward axilla Sympathetic switch, inflammation of forearm extensor tendons, tennis elbow, problem in hand/wrist, elbow, tremor, ear infection, deafness Pain/swelling of shoulder joint, lig, fascia, bursitis, Sympathetic switch Pregnancy

Acupunctur e Point

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1-1.5 cun Oblique, sup to inf or lat to med along eyebrow 0.3-0.5 cun Liver (14) Yin - Lateral aspect of big toe to 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to AML TE 23 LR 3

posterior and middle deltoid Depression on lat end of eyebrow/lat sup corner of orbital fossa

capsulitis, tendonitis Trigeminal neuralgia (V1 and 2), Bells Palsy, HA, blurring vision, twitching

Midway b/w 1st and 2nd MTP at midpoint of Superior from perpendicular Sympathetic switch, pain/sinflammation of foot, Pregnancy second MTP 0.5 cun RA, OA, pain and ant aspect of med malleolus LR 10 1 cun distal to LR 11 on lat aspect of add Perpendicular Adductor strain/sprain, obturator hernia, hip longus 1-1.5 cun dysfunction, urinary retention LR 11 1 cun distal to pubic ramus in lat adductor Perpendicular Adductor strain/sprain, hip dysfunction, hernia, longus 1-1.5 cun irregular menstruation, impotence Bladder (67 Yang) - Medial and superior of inner canthus of eye down posterior back (2 channels rejoin in popliteal fossa) to lateral aspect of fifth toe BL 2 BL 10 BL 23 BL 25 BL 31 BL 32 BL 33 BL 34 BL 53 BL 54 BL 36 BL 37 Med end of eyebrow at medial superior corner of orbital fossa Level of C2 SP, 1.3 cun lateral on lat aspect of trapezius 1.5 cun lateral to lower border of L2 SP 1.5 cun lateral to midline at lvl of L4 SP 1 cun lateral to midline in 1st sacral foramen 1 cun lateral to midline in 2nd sacral foramen 1 cun lateral to midline in 3rd sacral foramen 1 cun lateral to midline in 4th sacral foramen 3 cun lateral to midline at lvl with 2nd foramen 3 cun lateral to midline at level with S4 foramen Midpoint of gluteal fold 6 cun below BL36 on midline of post thigh, or 8 cun above middle of popliteal crease Oblique med to lat, or sup to inf, 0.3-0.5 cun Perpendicular, post to ant 0.5-1 cun Oblique, 30-45o to skin, towards spine 1-1.2 cun Perpendicular, post to ant 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular into foramen 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular 1.5-2 cun Post to ant 1.5-2 cun Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun Bells palsy, trigeminal neuralgia (V1), HA, blurring vision, conjunctivitis, twitching Post head and neck pain, occipital HA, torticollis, pain of traps and SCM, whiplash Sympathetic switch, inflammation of spine/paraspinal muscles, AK, LBP Kidney function, irregular menstruation, tinnitus DDD, OA, lig sprain, pain/inflammation of paraspinal mm, lower GI function, constipation Parasympathetic switch, piriformis syndrome, sciatica in S1 distribution, irregular menstruation Parasympathetic switch, piriformis syndrome, impotence, irregular menstruation Parasympathetic switch, coccygeal pain/inflam. peroneal pain, bladder dysfunction, lower GI Parasympathetic switch, coccyges, peroneal pain, lower abdominal pain, constipation Myofascial strain of TFL, glut med, min, LBP Glut max myofascial strain, ischial bursitis heorrhoids, constipation Ischial tuberosity pain and inflammation Sciatica, myofascial strain/sprain of hamstrings, benefits lumbar region

Pregnancy *Immune point* Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy

Acupunctur e Point BL 40

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Contraindications/ Special Notes Keep knee slightly flexed to decr tension Pregnancy

Midpoint of popliteal crease b/w tendons of Post to ant, perpendicular biceps femoris and semimtendinosis 1-1.5 cun BL 57 Post midline of leg, 8 cun below BL 40, at Perpendicular, post to ant apex of MSK jxn of gastroc and Achilles 0.5-1 cun BL 60 Midway b/w lateral malleolus and Achilles Lateral to medial towards K3 tendon 0.5-1 cun Spleen (21 Yin) - Medial aspect of big toe to midaxillary line in the 7th intercostal space SP 6 SP 9 SP 10 3 cun sup to medial malleolus post to tibia and ant to Achilles tendon 2 cun below medial knee ht line, posterior to tibia below medial tibial condyle b/w tibia and gastroc Knee extended, 2 cun prox to med border of patella above medial condyle Knee flexed to 90, PT opposite hand, cups patella, thumb over point Midpoint b/w ASIS and pubic symphysis, inf to inguinal lig and lateral to femoral artery Med to lat perpendicular to skin 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular, med to lat 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular to skin 0.7-1.5 cun Perpendicular, lat to artery 1-1.5 cun

Increase ROM of knee, hamstring tendonitis, bakers cyst, LBP, achilles tendonitis, l/e spasticity Sciatic pain, LBP, spasticity of leg mm (post), sprain/strain of gastroc/hams, Achilles tendonitis Back ache, sciatic pain, lateral ankle sprain, Achilles tendonitis, OA, neck rigidity

Parasympathetic switch, pain/inflammation of medial aspect of leg, shin splints, immune pt for RA, dysmenorrhea, sterility, vertigo, varicose Pain in mm of leg, sprain/strain of medial knee, tendonitis of popliteus/plantaris, gynaecological and urinary effects, abdominal pain Strain/sprain of quad mm, Skin conditions, eczema, gynaecological problems, moves blood and stagnation

Pregnancy Meeting pt of 3 yin meridians

Pregnancy

SP 12

Impaired hip flex, Sartorius and quad dysfunction, ant hip pain, psoas bursitis, intermittent claudication, inguinal hernia, abdominal pain Gall Bladder (44 Yang) - Lateral to outer canthus of eye to lateral nail bed of 4th toe (lateral aspect of leg) GB 14 Forehead in line with pupil, 1 cun above Oblique, sup to inf Frontal HA, Bells Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia (V1), superior orbital margin (2 cun below hairline) 0.5-1 cun blurring vision, lacrimation on exposure to wind, twitching GB 20 Depression b/w SCM and trap mm, inferior to Towards tip of nose/opposite Occipital neuralgia, torticollis, pain/inflammation lower margin of occipital bone eye on horizontal plane of SCM and traps, vascular HA, fibromyalgia, 0.5-1 cun blurred vision, insomnia, common cold GB 21 Midpoint connecting lower C7 SP and lateral Tap through skin, pick up skin Strain of traps, neck rigidity, shoulder and back aspect of acromion and insert needle post to ant pan, torticollis, increase labour contractions GB 29 Midpoint b/w ASIS and prominent post part of Lat to medial and slightly inf OA of hip, gluteal and trichanteric bursitis, greater Trochanter (in side-lying) 1-3 cun myofascial strain of TFL, glut med and min GB 30 Junction of lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 b/w Post to ant, perpendicular to Gluteal/trochanteric bursitis, OA/RA, LBP, sciatica, sacral hiatus and prominent part of GT skin sensory disorders of L/E, mm atrophy of L/E, 3-4 cun inability of feet to walk GB 31 Lateral thigh, 7 cun above popliteal crease Lat to med, perpendicular Gluteal and trochanteric bursitis, hip abd strain, Standing: tip of third finger on thigh 1.5-2 cun meralgia paresthetica, paralysis of L/E GB 34 Inferior to head of fibula and ant to neck 2 cun Lat to med Pain/inflammation of lateral knee jt, lig sprains, below lateral knee jt 1-1.5 cun chondromalacia, PFPS, hemiplegia

Pregnancy Above inguinal lig is abdominal cavity

*can puncture vertebral artery or foramen magnum* Pneumothorax Intra-articular

Acupunctur e Point GB 40

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Contraindications/ Special Notes Intra-articular

Ant and inf to lateral malleolus, in sinus tarsi Perpendicular Inflammation of ankle, lateral ankle pain, OA, pain lateral to EDL tendon 1-1.5 cun in neck, chest, vomiting Stomach (45 Yang) - Starts below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge to lateral nail bed of 2nd toe ST 2 Perpendicular, slight oblique Bells Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia (V2), to help in to sup close the eye, improves vision, eye pain, twitching 0.2-0.3 cun of eyelid ST 6 1 cun ant and sup to angle of mandible, clench Perpendicular 0.3-5 cun Motor problems of jaw, TMJ dysfunction, spasm of teeth, in bulge of masseter mm Subcutaneous towards ST 4 1- masseter mm, mumps, facial paralysis, trigeminal 1.5 cun neuralgia (V3) ST 7 Depression below middle of sygomatic arch, Lateral to medial, Pain/inflammation of TMJ, pain in lower gums and anterior to condyloid process of mandible, perpendicular to skin teeth, trigeminal neuralgia (V3), facial paralysis, posterior to masseter 0.5-1 cun but use 1.5 cun deafness, tinnitus needles ST 21 2 cun lateral to midline, lvl of CV12 (4 cun Oblique, 45 degree angle Post-herpatic neuralgia of T8 dermatome, R.A above umbilicus) toward midline strain, vomiting, anorexia 0.7-1 cun ST 25 2 cun lat to midline, at lvl of umbilicus Oblique, 45 degree toward Post-herpatic neuralgia of T10 dermatome, R.A midline strain/spasm, irregular menstruation diarrhea 0.7-1.2 cun ST 35 Knee flexed to 90, lat to patella tendon in Ant to post, slightly medial Pain/inflammation of knee jt, restricted ROM, OA, lateral knee eye 1-1.5 cun RA, torn meniscus, dispels wind ST 36 3 cun below knee joint (knee ext) or 3 cub Perpendicular to skin towards Sympathetic switch, disorders of ant leg below patella w/ knee flexed and 1 cun lateral interosseous space (compartment, pain, RA, hemiplegia) CVD, high to tibial crest 1-1.5 cun BP, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea ST 41 Anterior ankle joint in depression b/w EDL Ant to posterior Sympathetic switch, OA of ankle, EHL tendonitis, and EHL 0.5-0.7 cun ankle sprain, frontal HA, dizziness, dental pain ST 44 B/w 2nd and 3rd toes 0.5 cun prox to web space, Perpendicular Sympathetic switch, general pain control on front of depression distal and lat to 2nd MTP jt 0.5-0.7 cun body, dental pain of upper jaw, facial paralysis Conception Vessel (24 Yin) - Starts from the perineum, runs anteriorly on midline of pubic area, abdomen, chest and ends at lower lip CV 3 CV 4 CV 6 CV 12 Anterior midline 4 cun below umbilicus, or 1 cun above pubic symphysis Ant midline, 3 cun below umbilicus Anterior midline, 1.5 cun below umbilicus Ant midline, 4 cun superior to umbilicus (1/2 Obliquely, inf to sup 0.5-0.8 cun Oblique, aiming superiorly 0.5-1 cun (not past linea alba) Oblique, inf to sup 0.8-1 cun Oblique, aim superiorly Post-herpatic neuralgia, lower abdominal mm spasm and pain, Lower abdominal pain, T12 neuralgia, urinary freq and retension, irregular menstruation, promotion of energy Post-herpatic neuralgia, abdominal spasm/pain, promotion of energy, increase circulation Upper abdominal pain, T7 neuralgia, upper GI Infraorbital foramen in line w/ pupil, 1 cun below pupil

No stimulation

Pregnancy Pregnancy Intra-articular Pregnancy Intra-articular

Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy

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way to xiphoid proc) 0.5-1 cun not past linea alba disorders, morning sickness, vomiting Anterior midline at midpoint of mentolabial Perpendicular/obliquely Parasympathetic switch, anti-anxiety, increases groove toward inferior lip, 0.3-0.5 cun saliva, trigeminal neuralgia (V3), pain in teeth/jaw Governing Vessel (28 Yang) - Starts from perineum and ascends posteriorly along SPs of spine on the midline of the head to the upper lip CV 24 GV 24.5 GV 14 GV 15 GV 16 GV 3 GV 4 On midline of face b/w medial ends of eyebrows (glabella) Midline of neck b/w C7 and T1 SP Crossing point of yang meridians Midline of neck, above C2 SP, approx 1 cun below EOP Midline of neck b/w occiput and C1, approz 1 cun above C2 SP Midline of back below lower border of L4 SP Midline of back below inf border of L2 SP Obliquely downward 0.3-0.5 cun Slightly superior 1 cun Towards tip of nose on horizontal plane 0.5-1cun Towards tip of nose on horizontal plane 0.5-1cun Pos to ant, perpendicular to skin 1 cun Post to ant, perpendicular to skin, 0.7-1 cun Slightly oblique cranially 0.3-0.5 cun Oblique 15-20o post to ant 0.5-1 cun Frontal HA, Bells Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia (V1), relaxation, improves eyesight, sinusitis Sympathetic switch, generalized effect on mm of head, neck and back, facilitates neck extension Posterior neck and head pain, occipital HA, occipital neuralgia, pain of SCM, traps, RA, impaired flexion, speech dysarthria, epilepsy Chronic stage whiplash, impaired capital flex, normalize medulla fxn (repiration, temp, BP), occipital HA, neck rigidity, sore throat LBP/inflammation of spine, DDD, lig sprain/strain at L4-5 level, lower GI dysfunction

*Only yin point in the head*

Pregnancy *Yang of yangs* Do not direct needle upwards or insert too deep Do not direct needle upwards or insert too deep Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy

Sympathetic switch, pain/inflammation of spine, DD, lig sprain at L2-3, energy promotion GV 26 Midline of philtrum on upper lip at jxn b/w Sympathetic switch, life saving point, emergency upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 switch for shock, stroke, trigeminal neuralgia (V2) GV 20 Midline of head, b/w EOP and anterior Extracranial HA, brain stimulation, increases hairline, pt is 5 cun anterior to superior border oxygen uptake of brain, increases alertness/energy, of EOP and 5 cun post to ant hair reduces fear/anxiety, haemorrhoids, tinnitus, mental disorders Small Intestine (19 Yang) - Ulnar side of 5th finger nail bed to anterior aspect of tragus and posterior to condyloid process of mandible SI 3 SI 6 SI 8 SI 9 Loose fist, point on ulnar hand at end of skin fold proximal to head of 5th MC bone Dorsal forearm w/ palm of hand facing chest, in groove b/w ulnar head and radius, just prox to radial-ulnar lig Mispoint b/w medial epicondyle and olecranon in Guytons groove (locate with blbow flexed) 1 cun above post axillary fold with arm adducted, b/w the teres mm Perpendicular 0.5-0.7 cun 45 deg angle oblique b/w radius and ulna 1-1.5 cun Perpendicular or towards pain 0.3-0.8 cun Post to ant (NOT med) 0.5-1.5 cun U;nar neuritis, neck pain and stiffness, post HA, back pain, tinnitus, deafness, MSK pain due to aging, neck, back and extremity joints, OA of wrist, tendonitis, TMJ disorders Ear problems, deafness, tinnitus Compression of ulnar nerve, frictional ulnar neuritis, golfers elbow, OA/RA of elbow HA, swelling of cheek, pain in nape, shld, arm Problems with shoulder jt (ligamentous, OA, bursitis), use if arm limited in abd and cant use LI 15, pain in the scapular region

Sympathetic Switch Pregnancy

Do not angle needle medially

Acupunctur e Point SI 11

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Indication

Contraindications/ Special Notes Do not needle perpendicular on osteoporotic scapula to avoid pneumothorax Pneumothorax with deep perpendicular insertion Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Last pt of meridian

SI 12 SI 13 SI 14 SI 15

Midway connecting midpoint of upper margin of spine of scap (SI12) and inf angle of scap. Or, at jxn of upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 b/w midpoint of SI12 and inf angle of scap In supraspinatus fossa, directly above midpoint of spine of scapula Medial corner of supraspinatus fossa 3 cun lateral to midline at level of T1 SP

Oblique, med to lat and inf to sup 0.5-1 cun Aim towards floor of supraspinatus fossa 0.5-0.7 cun Perpendicular or oblique towards fossa 0.3-0.5 cun Oblique inf to sup and med 0.3-0.5 cun Slightly oblique, inf to sup 0.3-0.5 cun Perpendicular, lat to med 0.5-1.5 cun

Myofascial pain, inflammation of infraspinatus, impaired ER of shoulder Pain in scapular region, pain in lateropost aspect of elbow Pain in scapular region and shoulder jt, supraspinatus myofascial/ligamentous strain/sprain, impaired shle abd, diffulty raising arm, stiff neck Scapular pain and stiffness, neck/shoulder stiffness and pain, alleviates pain Rhomboid strain, pain/inflammation/stiffness of neck/shoulder, activates meridian Rhomboid strain, pain/inflammation in neck/shoulder, asthma, cough TMJ pain and dysfunction (good w/ Ht 7), hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, neck and back pain

2 cun lateral to midline at level of C7 SP (GV 17) SI 19 Ant to tragus of ear, post to condyle of mandible , in groove when mouth slightly open Lung (11 Win) - Starts 6 cun lateral to anterior midline level with 1st intercostal space to radial nail bed of thumb LU 2 LU 3 Medial to coracoids process and inf to clavicle in intraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lat to midline Ant to post, slightly med to lat 0.5-1 cun

Anterolat arm, 3 cun below axillary fold, Radial to ulnar on horizontal groove b/w biceps and humerus on radial side. plane Ant and inf to LI 14 0.5-1 cun LU 5 On transverse cubital crease on lateral side of Perpendicular bicipital aponeurosis 0.5-1 cun LU 7 1.5 cun proximal to radiocarpal jt (Li15) on Oblique, proximal to distal radial side of radial styloid process, prox to 0.3-0.5 cun brachioradialis insertion, b/w brachioradialis and APL Pericardium (9 Yin) - 1 cun lateral to nipple in 4th intercostal space to tip of middle finger on anterior surface PC 3 PC 6 On transverse cubital crease on medial side of bicipital aponeurosis Flexor surface of forearm, 2 cun proximal to wrist crease b/w Palmaris longus and FCRL Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun Perpendicular, in interosseous space 0.5-1 cun

Myofascial pain, inflammation and restriction of pec +/-, AC separation, frozen shoulder, bronchitis, pneumonia, difficulty breathing, fullness in chest Bicipital tendonitis, respiratory dysfunction, coughing, wheezing, pain on medial aspect of upper arm OA/RA of elbow, tendonitis, hemoptysis, asthma, sore throat, fullness in chest, cough Pain and motor problems of thumb and wrist Generalized HA, migraine, respiratory distress, facial paralysis, toothache, neck rigidity

Intra-articular

Medial epicondylitis, MCL strain, OA of elbow Abnormal cardiac function, cardiac pain, tight chest, vomiting, pain of elbow, tremor of hand Tendonitis of Palmaris longus, FCRL and flexor tendons, golfers elbow, CTS Nausea/vomiting, morning sickness, cardiac fxn

Intra-articular Parasympathetic Switch,

Acupunctur e Point

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Kidney (27 Yin) - Plantar surface inferior to 5th toe to base of clavicle 2 cun lateral to midline
K3 K5 K6 Medial ankle, midway on horizontal joining prominent med malleolus and Achilles tendon 1 cun inferior in depression ant and sup to medial side of calcaneal tuberosity In groove, 1-1.5 cun below prominent part of med malleolus, skin changes colour Inferior labial groove, 1 cun lat to midline in mental foramen Sup end of nasolabial groove in depression below jxn of nasal cartilage and bone Temporal fossa, 1 cun post to midpoint joining lat end of eyebrow and lateral eye canthus Loose fist, in web space b/w heads of MTC at jxn of red and white skin (8 points) Midpoint b/w toes where skin changes colour and texture Knee flexed to 90, medial to patellar tendon in knee eye C1: post and inf to mastoid process C2: midpoint b/w C1 and C3 C3: level w angle of mandible C4: upper margin of thyroid cartilage Medial to lateral 0.3-0.5 cun towards BL 60 Medial to lateral 0.3-0.5 cun Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun Perpendicular to skin 0.2-0.3 cun or oblique lat to med 0.5-1 cun Lat to med into nose 0.2-0.3 cun Oblique ant to post or perpendicular to skin 0.3-0.4 cun Towards interspaces of met bones 0.5-1.5 cun Oblique b/w metatarsal bones 0.5-1 cun Ant to post slightly lateral 1-1.5 cun 1: WAD, post MVA 2: 3: scalene mm 4: L.S, scalene, chest Tarsal tunnel syndrome, medial ankle sprain, Achilles tendonitis, OA, RA, LBP GU disorders, post menopause, deafness, tinnitus Heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis Irregular menstruation, kidney stones Tarsal tunnel syndrome, bone spur in heel Urinary dysfunction, epilepsy, insomnia V3 neuralgia, pain in lower teeth, gums and jaw, facial pain, deviation of eyes and mouth V1 and V2 neuralgia, resolves inflammation and improves sense of smell, rhinitis, nasal obstruction Tension HA, temporalis arteritis, V3 neuralgia, swelling/pain of eye, migraine HA Sympathetic/Parasympathetic influence, normalizes autonomic fxn in U/E, RSD, Reynauds, arthritis Sympathetic/parasympathetic switch, RSD of l/e, Reynauds, inflammation of foot, beriberi Pain/inflammation of knee, restricted ROM, OA, RA, torn meniscus C5: lower margin of thyroid cartilage C6: first cricoids cartilage ring C7: above clavicle do not perform!!!

Extra Points
Mental Nerve Bitong Taiyang Baxie Points Bafeng Medial Knee Eyes Cervical Points

Avoid hitting temporal artery Pregnancy Pregnancy Intra-articular 5: u/e, frozen shld, TOS 6:u/e shld, mid scalene rad to thumb/index 7:ant/post/mid scalene rad to mid 3 fingers