Acupuncture Points Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering acupuncture point locations, channel classifications, energetics, and indications directly grounded in the provided lecture transcript.

LU-1 (Zhong Fu / Middle Palace)

Front MU point of LU, meeting point of Tai Yin (LU, SP). Located 6 cun lateral of the anterior midline and 1 cun below LU-2. Disseminates and descends Lung qi, transforms phlegm, clears heat, and tonifies Zong Qi.

LU-2 (Yun Men / Cloud Gate)

Located in the center of the deltopectoral triangle, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Channel. Clears Lung heat, disseminates and descends Lung qi, and dispels agitation and fullness.

LU-3 (Tian Fu / Palace of Heaven)

Window of Sky Point. Located 3 cun below the axillary fold on the radial side of m. biceps brachii. Clears Lung heat, regulates Lung qi, cools blood, and calms the corporeal soul (PO).

LU-4 (Xia Bai / Clasping the White)

Located on the medial aspect of the upper arm, 1 cun below Tianfu (LU-3) or 4 cun below the axillary fold. Descends Lung qi and regulates qi and blood in the chest.

LU-5 (Chize / Cubit Marsh)

He-Sea and Water point of the Lung channel. Located on the cubital crease on the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon. Clears heat from the Lung, descends rebellious qi, and relaxes sinews.

LU-6 (Kong Zui / Maximum Opening)

Xi-Cleft point of the Lung channel. Located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 7 cun above Taiyuan (LU-9). Disseminates and descends Lung qi, clears heat, moistens the Lung, and stops bleeding.

LU-7 (Lie Que / Broken Sequence)

Luo-connecting point of LU, Confluent point of Ren Mai, Gao Wu Command point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point, Coupling point of Yin Qiao Mai. Located 1.5 cun proximal to wrist crease between brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus tendons.

LU-8 (Jing Qu / Channel Gutter)

Jing-River and Metal point of the Lung channel. Located 1 cun above the transverse wrist crease, in the depression on the radial side of the radial artery. Descends Lung qi and alleviates cough and wheezing.

LU-9 (Tai Yuan / Supreme Abyss)

Yuan-Source point, Shu-Stream point, Earth point, and Hui-Meeting point of the Vessels. Located at the transverse wrist crease radial to the radial artery. Tonifies Lung, transforms phlegm, and harmonises vessels.

LU-10 (Yuji / Fish Border)

Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Lung channel. Located on the thenar eminence in a depression midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone. Benefits the throat, clears Lung heat, and descends rebellious qi.

LU-11 (Shaoshang / Lesser Shang)

Jing-Well and Wood point of LU; Ghost point (Gui Xin). Located on the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun posterior to the nail corner. Revives consciousness, clears heat, and benefits the throat.

LI-1 (Shang Yang)

Jing-Well and Metal point of Large Intestine channel. Located on the radial side of the index finger, 0.1 cun posterior to the nail corner. Clears heat, reduces swelling, alleviates pain, and revives consciousness.

LI-2 (Erjian / Second Space)

Ying-Spring and Water point (Sedate) of LI channel. Located on the radial side of the index finger, distal to the 2nd MCP joint. Expels wind, clears heat, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain.

LI-3 (Sanjian / Third Space)

Shu-Stream and Wood point of LI channel. Located on the radial side of the index finger proximal to the 2nd metacarpal head. Expels wind and heat, benefits throat and teeth, dispels fullness, and treats diarrhea.

LI-4 (Hegu / Joining Valley)

Yuan-Source point of LI, Gao Wu Command point of face and head, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point. Located between 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones. Regulates wei qi, expels wind, induces labour, and restores yang.

LI-5 (Yangxi / Yang Ravine)

Jing-River and Fire point of LI channel. Located on the radial side of the wrist in the anatomical snuffbox. Clears heat, clears yangming fire, calms spirit, and benefits wrist joint.

LI-6 (Pianli / Veering Passage)

Luo-Connecting point of LI channel. Located 3 cun proximal to Yangxi (LI-5). Expels wind, clears heat, opens and regulates water passages, and opens channel and luo vessels.

LI-7 (Wenliu / Warm Flow)

Xi-Cleft point of LI channel. Located 5 cun above Yangxi (LI-5). Clears heat, detoxifies poison, moderates acute conditions, and clears yangming toxic fire.

LI-8 (Xialian / Lower Angle)

Located on radial side of forearm, 4 cun distal to Quchi (LI-11). Harmonises Small Intestine, expels wind, clears heat, clears yangming fire, and calms spirit.

LI-9 (Shanglian / Upper Angle)

Located on radial side of forearm, 3 cun distal to Quchi (LI-11). Harmonises Large Intestine, activates channel, and alleviates pain.

LI-10 (Shousanli / Arm Three Miles)

Located 2 cun below Quchi (LI-11). Regulates qi and blood, activates channel, alleviates pain, and harmonises intestines and Stomach.

LI-11 (Quchi / Pool at the Crook)

He-Sea and Earth point (Tonify); Sun Si-miao Ghost point; Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point. Midway between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle. Clears heat, cools blood, eliminates wind, drains damp, and regulates qi/blood.

LI-12 (Zhouliao / Elbow Crevice)

Located superior to lateral epicondyle of humerus, 1 cun superolateral to Quchi (LI-11). Activates channel, alleviates pain, and benefits elbow joint.

LI-13 (ShouWuli / Arm Five Miles)

Located 3 cun above Quchi (LI-11) on line to Jianyu (LI-15). Activates channel, alleviates coughing, regulates qi, drains damp, and transforms phlegm.

LI-14 (Binao / Upper Arm)

Meeting point of LI, SI, UB channels with Yang Linking vessel. Located at insertion of deltoid muscle on lateral upper arm. Activates channel, dissipates phlegm nodules, and benefits eyes.

LI-15 (Jianyu / Shoulder Bone)

Meeting point of LI channel with Yang Qiao vessel. Located anterior and inferior to acromion. Dispels wind-damp, benefits shoulder joint, eliminates wind, and regulates qi and blood.

LI-16 (Jugu / Great Bone)

Meeting point of LI channel with Yang Qiao vessel. In depression medial to acromion between clavicle and scapular spine. Activates channel, benefits shoulder, regulates qi/blood, and disperses Stagnant Blood.

LI-17 (Tianding / Heaven's Tripod)

Located 1 cun inferior to Futu (LI-18) on posterior border of SCM. Benefits throat and voice.

LI-18 (Futu / Support the Prominence)

Window of Heaven point; Upper uniting point for divergent channel. On lateral neck, level with tip of laryngeal prominence between SCM heads. Benefits throat/voice, alleviates cough and wheezing.

LI-19 (Heliao / Mouth Grain Crevice)

Located below lateral margin of nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to Renzhong (DU-26). Eliminates wind and opens nasal passages.

LI-20 (Yingxiang / Welcome Fragrance)

Meeting point of Large Intestine and Stomach channels. Located in nasolabial groove at midpoint of lateral border of ala nasi. Opens nasal passages, expels wind, and clears heat.

ST-1 (Chengqi / Container of Tears)

Meeting point of Stomach channel with Yang Qiao and Ren Mai. Located between eyeball and midpoint of infraorbital ridge. Benefits eyes, stops lacrimation, eliminates wind, and clears heat.

ST-2 (Sibai / Four White)

Located below ST-1 in depression at infraorbital foramen. Eliminates wind, clears heat, and benefits eyes.

ST-3 (Juliao / Great Crevice)

Meeting point of Stomach channel with Yang Qiao vessel. Directly below pupil, level with lower border of ala nasi. Eliminates wind, dissipates swelling, and alleviates pain.

ST-4 (Dicang / Earth Granary)

Meeting point of ST and LI channels with Yang Qiao and Ren Mai. 0.4 cun lateral to corner of mouth. Eliminates wind from face, activates channel, and alleviates pain.

ST-5 (Daying / Great Welcome)

Located anterior to angle of mandible on anterior border of m. masseter. Eliminates wind and reduces swelling.

ST-6 (Jiache / Jaw Bone)

Sun Si-miao Ghost point. One finger-breadth anterior and superior to lower angle of mandible. Eliminates wind, benefits jaw and teeth, activates channel, and alleviates pain.

ST-7 (Xiaguan / Below the Joint)

Meeting point of Stomach and Gall Bladder channels. In depression at lower border of zygomatic arch anterior to condyloid process. Benefits ears, jaw, and teeth; activates channel.

ST-8 (Touwei / Head's Binding)

Meeting point of ST and GB channels with Yang Wei Mai. At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shenting (DU-24), 0.5 cun within hairline. Eliminates wind, alleviates pain, and benefits eyes.

ST-9 (Renying / Man's Welcome)

Meeting point of ST and GB; Window of Heaven point; Sea of Qi point. Level with tip of Adam's apple on common carotid artery. Regulates qi/blood, lowers rebellion, benefits throat/neck.

ST-10 (Shuitu / Water Prominence)

Located on SCM anterior border midway between ST-9 and ST-11. Benefits throat and neck, descends Lung qi.

ST-11 (Qishe / Abode of Qi)

Located at superior border of clavicle between sternal and clavicular heads of SCM. Benefits throat and neck, descends qi.

ST-12 (Qupen / Empty Basin)

Meeting point of ST, LI, SI, SJ, GB channels. In supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to midline. Descends Lung qi, clears heat from chest, activates channel, and alleviates pain.

ST-13 (Qihu / Qi Door)

Directly below ST-12 on inferior border of clavicle, 4 cun lateral to midline. Descends rebellious qi and unbinds chest.

ST-15 (Wuyi / Room Screen)

In 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline. Descends rebellious qi, unbinds chest, benefits breasts, alleviates skin pain/itching.

ST-18 (Rugen / Root of the Breast)

Great Luo point. Directly below nipple in 5th intercostal space. Benefits breasts, reduces swelling, unbinds chest, alleviates cough/wheezing.

ST-19 (Burong / Not Contained)

2 cun lateral to midline, 6 cun superior to umbilicus. Harmonises middle jiao, lowers rebellion, descends qi, alleviates cough and wheezing.

ST-21 (Liangmen / Beam Gate)

2 cun lateral to midline, 4 cun superior to umbilicus (level with REN-12). Regulates qi, alleviates pain, harmonises middle jiao, transforms stagnation, raises qi, stops diarrhoea.

ST-25 (Tianshu / Heaven's Pivot)

Front-Mu point of Large Intestine. 2 cun lateral to umbilicus. Regulates intestines, Spleen and Stomach; resolves damp/damp-heat; regulates qi and blood.

ST-28 (Shuidao / Water Passage)

2 cun lateral to midline, 3 cun inferior to umbilicus. Regulates lower jiao, dispels stagnation, benefits Bladder and uterus.

ST-29 (Guilai / Return)

2 cun lateral to midline, 4 cun inferior to umbilicus. Warms lower jiao, regulates menstruation, benefits genital region.

ST-30 (Qichong / Rushing Qi)

Meeting point of ST channel with Chong Mai; Sea of Water and Grain point. Level with superior border of pubic symphysis. Regulates qi in lower jiao, regulates Chong Mai, subdues running piglet qi.

ST-31 (Biguan / Thigh Gate)

On upper thigh lateral to sartorius muscle level with lower border of pubic symphysis. Activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.

ST-32 (Futu / Crouching Rabbit)

On thigh 6 cun proximal to superior border of patella. Activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.

ST-34 (Liangqiu / Ridge Mound)

Xi-Cleft point of Stomach channel. 2 cun proximal to superior border of patella. Activates channel, harmonises Stomach, moderates acute conditions.

ST-35 (Dubi / Calf's Nose)

On knee in hollow immediately below patella, lateral to patellar ligament. Dispels wind-damp, reduces swelling, activates channel, alleviates pain.

ST-36 (Zusanli / Leg Three Miles)

He-Sea and Earth point of ST; Gao Wu Command point; Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point; Sea of Water and Grain. 3 cun inferior to ST-35. Fortifies Spleen, tonifies qi/blood/yin, revives yang.

ST-37 (Shangjuxu / Upper Great Void)

Lower He-Sea point of Large Intestine; Sea of Blood point. 3 cun inferior to ST-36. Regulates intestines, transforms stagnation, clears damp-heat, alleviates diarrhoea.

ST-38 (Tiaokou / Lines Opening)

Midway between popliteal crease and lateral malleolus, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to tibia crest. Expels wind-damp, alleviates pain, benefits shoulder.

ST-39 (Xiajuxu / Lower Great Void)

Lower He-Sea point of Small Intestine; Sea of Blood point. 3 cun inferior to ST-37. Moves Small Intestine qi, transforms stagnation, clears damp-heat, activates channel.

ST-40 (Fenglong / Abundant Bulge)

Luo-Connecting point of Stomach channel. 8 cun superior to lateral malleolus. Transforms phlegm and dampness, clears phlegm from Lung and Heart, calms spirit, benefits chest.

ST-41 (Jiexi / Stream Divide)

Jing-River and Fire point (Tonify). On ankle joint between extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus tendons. Clears heat from ST channel/fu, calms spirit, activates channel.

ST-42 (Chongyang / Rushing Yang)

Yuan-Source point of Stomach channel. On dorsum of foot at dorsalis pedis artery pulse. Clears heat from ST channel, harmonises ST fu, calms spirit.

ST-43 (Xiangu / Sunken Valley)

Shu-Stream and Wood point of Stomach channel. On dorsum of foot between 2nd and 3rd metatarsals, 1 cun proximal to ST-44. Regulates Spleen, dispels edema, harmonises Stomach/intestines.

ST-44 (Neiting / Inner Courtyard)

Ying-Spring and Water point; Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point. Between 2nd and 3rd toes proximal to web margin. Clears heat from ST channel, harmonises intestines, calms spirit.

ST-45 (Lidui / Strict Exchange)

Jing-Well and Metal point (Sedate) of Stomach channel. Lateral corner of 2nd toe nail. Clears heat from ST channel, calms spirit, restores consciousness.

SP-1 (Yinbai / Hidden White)

Jing-Well and Wood point; Sun Si-miao Ghost point (3/13 Gui Lei). Medial corner of big toe nail. Stops bleeding (with moxa for def. bleeding), regulates Spleen, unbinds chest, calms spirit.

SP-2 (Dadu / Great Metropolis)

Ying-Spring and Fire point (Tonify). Medial side of big toe distal/inferior to 1st MTP joint. Regulates Spleen, resolves damp/damp-heat, harmonises middle jiao.

SP-3 (Taibai / Supreme White)

Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source, Earth point of Spleen channel. Proximal and inferior to head of 1st metatarsal. Tonifies Spleen, resolves damp/damp-heat, harmonises SP/ST, regulates qi.

SP-4 (Gongsun / Grandfather Grandson)

Luo-Connecting point of Spleen; Confluent point of Chong Mai. Distal and inferior to base of 1st metatarsal. Fortifies Spleen, regulates Chong Mai, calms spirit, benefits Heart/chest.

SP-5 (Shangqiu / Shang Mound)

Jing-River and Metal point (Sedate). In depression halfway between medial malleolus and navicular tuberosity. Fortifies Spleen, resolves dampness, benefits sinews/bones, calms spirit.

SP-6 (Sanyinjiao / Three Yin Intersection)

Meeting point of Spleen, Liver, Kidney channels. 3 cun superior to medial malleolus. Tonifies SP/ST, resolves damp, regulates menstruation/labour/urination, invigorates blood, calms spirit.

SP-7 (Lougu / Dripping Valley)

3 cun superior to SP-6 posterior to medial crest of tibia. Fortifies Spleen, resolves dampness, promotes urination, disperses swelling.

SP-8 (Diji / Earth Pivot)

Xi-Cleft point of Spleen channel. 3 cun inferior to SP-9 posterior to medial crest of tibia. Regulates menstruation, invigorates blood, harmonises Spleen, moderates acute conditions.

SP-9 (Yinlingquan / Yin Mound Spring)

He-Sea and Water point of Spleen channel. Depression in angle formed by medial condyle and posterior border of tibia. Regulates Spleen, resolves dampness, opens water passages, benefits lower jiao.

SP-10 (Xuehai / Sea of Blood)

2 cun proximal to superior border of patella on bulge of vastus medialis. Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, cools blood, harmonises menstruation, benefits skin.

SP-12 (Chongmen / Rushing Gate)

Meeting point of SP and LV channels with Yin Wei vessel. 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu (REN-2). Invigorates blood, regulates qi, drains damp, clears heat, regulates urination.

SP-13 (Fushe / Abode of the Fu)

Meeting point of SP and LV channels with Yin Wei vessel. 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to Chongmen (SP-12), 4 cun lateral to midline. Regulates qi and alleviates pain.

SP-15 (Daheng / Great Horizontal)

Meeting point of Spleen channel with Yin Wei vessel. 4 cun lateral to umbilicus. Moves qi and regulates intestines.

SP-16 (Fuai / Abdomen Sorrow)

Meeting point of Spleen channel with Yin Wei vessel. 3 cun superior to Daheng (SP-15). Regulates intestines, classically for sadness.

SP-21 (Dabao / Great Wrapping)

Great Luo-Connecting point of Spleen. 7th intercostal space on mid-axillary line. Regulates qi and blood, firms sinews and joints, unbinds chest, benefits lateral costal region.

HT-1 (Jiquan / Summit Spring)

In depression at centre of axilla. Unbinds chest, activates channel, benefits arm, treats Heart painful obstruction.

HT-3 (Shaohai / Lesser Sea)

He-Sea and Water point of Heart channel. Medial end of transverse cubital crease when elbow flexed. Calms spirit, transforms phlegm, clears heat, activates channel, benefits arm.

HT-4 (Lingdao / Spirit Path)

Jing-River and Metal point of Heart channel. 1.5 cun proximal to Shenmen (HT-7). Calms spirit, benefits voice, relaxes muscles and sinews.

HT-5 (Tongli / Penetrating the Interior)

Luo-Connecting point of Heart; Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point. 1 cun proximal to HT-7. Calms spirit, regulates Heart rhythm, benefits tongue, activates channel.

HT-6 (Yinxi / Yin Cleft)

Xi-Cleft point of Heart channel. 0.5 cun proximal to Shenmen (HT-7). Regulates Heart blood, calms spirit, moderates acute conditions, clears deficiency fire, alleviates night sweating.

HT-7 (Shenmen / Spirit Gate)

Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source, Earth point of Heart channel. Wrist joint at proximal border of pisiform bone. Calms spirit, regulates and tonifies Heart.

HT-8 (Shaofu / Lesser Palace)

Ying-Spring and Fire point of Heart channel. Palm depression between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. Clears heat from Heart and Small Intestine, calms spirit, regulates Heart qi.

HT-9 (Shaochong / Lesser Rushing)

Jing-Well and Wood point of Heart channel. Radial side of little finger, 0.1 cun from nail corner. Revives consciousness, clears heat, benefits tongue/eyes/throat, regulates Heart qi.

SI-1 (Shaoze / Lesser Marsh)

Jing-Well and Metal point of SI channel. Ulnar side of little finger, 0.1 cun from nail corner. Clears heat, benefits sensory orifices, revives consciousness, promotes lactation.

SI-2 (Qiangu / Front Valley)

Ulnar border of little finger distal to MCP joint. Clears wind-heat, reduces swelling, benefits eyes/ears/throat, activates channel, alleviates pain.

SI-3 (Houxi / Back Stream)

Confluent point of Governing vessel; Shu-Stream and Wood point. Proximal to 5th MCP head. Benefits occiput/neck/back, clears wind/heat, treats malaria, calms spirit, treats epilepsy.

SI-4 (Wangu / Wrist Bone)

Yuan-Source point of Small Intestine channel. Between 5th metacarpal base and triquetral bone. Activates channel, clears heat, reduces swelling, clears damp-heat, treats all types of jaundice.

SI-5 (Yanggu / Yang Valley)

Ulnar border of wrist between ulna head and triquetral bone. Clears heat, reduces swelling, calms spirit.

SI-6 (Yanglao / Support the Aged)

Xi-Cleft point of SI channel. Dorsal aspect of ulnar head in cleft radial to styloid process. Activates channel, benefits shoulder/arm, moderates acute conditions, benefits eyes.

SI-7 (Zhizheng / Branch of the Upright)

Luo-Connecting point of SI channel. 5 cun proximal to Yanggu (SI-5). Clears heat, releases exterior, calms spirit, activates channel, treats warts.

SI-8 (Xiaohai / Small Sea)

He-Sea and Earth point of SI channel. Depression between olecranon tip and medial epicondyle. Clears heat, dissipates swelling, calms spirit, activates channel.

SI-9 (Jianzhen / True Shoulder)

Posterior aspect of shoulder 1 cun superior to posterior axillary crease. Expels wind, benefits shoulder, activates channel, alleviates pain.

SI-10 (Naoshu / Upper Arm Shu)

Meeting point of SI, UB with Yang Linking and Yang Qiao vessels. Depression inferior to scapular spine directly superior to posterior axillary crease. Benefits shoulder, activates channel.

SI-11 (Tianzong / Heavenly Gathering)

Scapula depression 1/3 distance from midpoint of scapular spine inferior border to inferior angle. Activates channel, moves qi, unbinds chest, benefits breasts, treats asthma.