Term
| This point is 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus (ren 8) and is the front mu point of the large intestine |
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Definition
LI 25 Puncture perpendicularly .7-.12 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, pain around the umbilicus, constipation, diarrhea, dystentery, irregualr menstruation, edema. |
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Definition
LI 25 Front Mu Point of the Large Intestine |
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Term
| 1 cun above the umbillicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 9. |
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Definition
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Term
| Gastric pain, vomiting, mania |
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Definition
ST 24 Puncture perpendicularly .7-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| 2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 10. |
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Definition
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Term
| Gastric pain, mania, irritibility, and indigestion |
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Definition
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Term
| 3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 11. |
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Definition
ST 22 Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.0 inch |
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Term
| 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral Ren 12. |
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Definition
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Term
| Gastric pain, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal distention, diarrhea. |
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Definition
ST 21 Puncture perpendicualry .8-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to CV 13. |
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Definition
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Term
| Gastric pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, anorexia. |
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Definition
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Term
| 6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 14. |
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Definition
ST 19 Puncture perpendicualry .5-.8 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| On the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the fifth intercostal space. 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline |
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Definition
ST 18 Puncture obliquely .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Pain in the chest, cough, asthma, mastitis, insufficient lactation |
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Definition
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Term
| In the 4th intercostal space, in the center of the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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Definition
ST 17 Acupuncture and moxibustion are contraindicated. This point only serves as a landmark. |
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Term
| In the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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Definition
ST 16 Puncture obliquely .3-.5 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, cough, asthma, mastitis. |
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Definition
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Term
| In the 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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Definition
ST 15 Puncture obliquely .3-.5 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Fullness and pain in the chest and costal region, cough, asthma, mastitis. |
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Definition
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Term
| In the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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Definition
ST 14 Puncture obliquely .3-.5 inches. |
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Term
| Sensation of fullness and pain in the chest, cough. |
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Definition
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Term
| At the lower border of the middle of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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Definition
ST 13 Puncture obliquely .3-.5 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Fullness in the chest, cough, hiccup, asthma, pain in the chest and hypochondrium |
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Definition
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Term
| In the midpoint of the supraclavicuar fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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Definition
ST 12 Puncture perpendicuarly .3-.5 inch. Deep puncutre is not advisable. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Couth, asthma, sore throat, pain in the supraclavicuar fossa. |
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Definition
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Term
| At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavical, between the sternal head and clavicular head of the m. sternocleidomasteoidus. |
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Definition
ST 11 Puncture perpendicualry .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Sore throat, pain and ridgity of the neck, asthma, hiccup, goiter. |
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Definition
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Term
| At the midpoint of the line joining ST 9 and ST 11 (Renyin and Qishe), on the anterior border of m. sternocleidomastoidus. |
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Definition
ST 10 Puncture perpendicularly .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Sore throat, asthma, cough |
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Definition
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Term
| Level with the tip of the Adam's apple, where the pulsation of the common carotid artery is palpable, on the anterior border of m. sternocleidomastoideus. |
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Definition
ST 9 Avoid puncturing the common carotid artery, puncture perpendicualry, .3-.5 inch. |
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Term
| Sore throat, asthma, goiter, dizziness, flushing of the face, hypertension. |
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Definition
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Term
On the lateral side of the head, .5 cun above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head. |
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Definition
ST 8 Puncture .5-1 SUBCUTANEOUSLY |
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Term
Headahce blurring of vision opthalmalgia lacrimation |
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Definition
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Term
On the face, anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular notch. This point is located with the mouth closed. |
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Definition
ST 7 Puncture perpendicularly .3-.5 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea, toothache, facial paralysis, pain in the face, motor impairment of the jaw. |
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Definition
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Term
One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior and superior to thelower angle of the mandible, where the m.masetur is prominence when the teeth are clenched. and depressive when it is pressed. |
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Definition
ST 6 Puncture perpendicularly .3-.5 inch or subcutaneously with the tip of the needle directed towards Dicang (ST 4). Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Facial paralysis, toothache, sweeling of the cheeck and face, mumps, trismus. |
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Definition
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Term
| Anterior to the angle of the mandible, on teh anterior border of the attatched portion of the m. massetur where the pulsation of the facial artery is palpable, in the groove like depression appearing when the cheek is bulged. |
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Definition
ST 5 Puncture obliquely .3-.5 inches. Moxibustion applicable. Avoid puncturing the artery. |
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Term
| Facial paralysis, trismus, swelling of the cheek, pain in the face, toothache. |
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Definition
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Term
| Lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil. |
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Definition
ST 4 Puncture subcutaneously 1.0-1.5 inch. with the tip of the needle directed towards Jiache (St 6). Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Deviation of the mouth, salivation, twitiching of the eyelids |
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Definition
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Term
| Direcly below the pupil, at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove. |
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Definition
ST 3 Puncture perpendiculary .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Facial paralysis, twitching of the eyelids, epistaxis, toothache, swelling of the lips and cheek. |
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Definition
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Term
| Directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen. |
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Definition
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Term
| Redness, pain and itching of the eye, facial paralysis, twitiching of the eyelids, pain in the face. |
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Definition
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Term
| With the eyes looking forward, the point is directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. |
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Definition
ST 1 Push the eyeball upward with the left thumb. and puncture perpendicuarly and slowly .5-1 inch. along the infraorbital ridge. It is not advisible to manipulate the needle with large amplitude. |
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Term
| Redness, pain and swelling of the eye, lacrimation, night blindness, twitiching of the eyelids, facial paralysis. |
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Definition
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Term
| 1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 7/CV7 |
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Definition
Wailing St 26 Puncture perpendicularly .7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea. |
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Definition
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Term
| These points from ST 26-30 are good for what related problems? |
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Definition
Qi and blood related problems. Stomach related problems abdominal pain hernia menstrual pain |
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Term
| 2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 5/CV 5. |
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Definition
Daju ST 27 Puncture perpendicularly .7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Lower abdominal distention, dysuria, hernia, seminal emmision, permature ejacualtion, (sexually related to a yound male NOT OLD in this case) |
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Definition
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Term
| 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to CV 4. |
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Definition
ST 28 Shuidao Puncture perpendicularly .7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Lower abdominal distention, retention of urine, edema, hurnia, dysmonorrhea, infertility/sterillity (man or woman) |
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Definition
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Term
| 4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to CV 3. |
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Definition
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Term
| Abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, leucorrhea, prolapse of uterus. "RETURN" |
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Definition
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Term
| This point is good for irregular menstruation (regulate period, delay, advanced., etc). Also can make prolapse return. |
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Definition
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Term
| 5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to CV 2 (Qugu). |
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Definition
ST 30 Puncture perpendicularly .5-1inch. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
Abdominal pain, borborygmus, hernia, swelling of the external genitalia, impotence, dysmenrrhea, irregular menstruation. (qi and blood stagnation causing irregular menstruation) |
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Definition
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Term
On the anterior side of the thigh and on the line connecting the anterosuperior iliac spine and the superiorlateral corner of the patella, on the level of the perineum when the thigh is flexed, in the depression lateral to the saritorius muslce. |
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Definition
ST 31 Thigh Gate Puncture perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches. Moxibustion applicable. |
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Term
| Pain in the thigh, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremeties. |
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Definition
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Term
On the line connecting the the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
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Definition
ST 32 FUTU Crouching Rabbit |
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Term
| Pain in the lumbar and iliac region, coldness of the knee, paralysis or motor impairment of and pain of the lower extremeties, beriberi. |
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Definition
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Term
When the knee is flexed, the piont is 3 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella on the line joining the laterosuperior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine. |
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Definition
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Term
| Numbness, soreness, motor imapairment of the leg and knee, motor impairment of the lower extremeties. |
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Definition
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Term
| When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
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Definition
Linaqiu ST 34 Xi Cleft Point |
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Term
| This point is used for acute stomach pain and local pain |
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Definition
ST 34 Xi Cleft Point 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella of the laterosuperior of the patella. |
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Term
| What is the Xi Cleft point of the stomach? |
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Definition
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Term
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in teh depression lateral to the patellar ligament. |
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Definition
ST 35 Dubi Calf's nose Puncture perpendicularly .7-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable |
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Term
| Pain, numbness and motor imairment of the knee, beri beri. |
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Definition
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Term
| 3 cun below ST 35 (DUBI), one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia. |
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Definition
ST 36 Zusanli He Sea Point of the Stomach |
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Term
| What is the He Sea Point and the lower He Sea point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| Gastric pain, vomiting, hiccup, abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, dystentery, constipation, mastitis, eneritis, aching of the knee joing and leg, beri beri, edema, cough, asthma, emaciation due to general deficiency, indigestion, apoplexy, hemiplegia, dizziness, insomnia, mania. |
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Definition
ST 36 HE SEA POINT OF STOMACH |
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Term
| What is the lower He Seat point of the Large Intestine? |
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Definition
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Term
| 6 cun below Dubai (ST 35), and one finger breath from the anterior border of the tibia. |
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Definition
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Term
| Abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, enteritis, paralysis due to stroke, beri beri. |
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Definition
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Term
8 cun below ST 35 and one finger breadth (middle) from the anterior border of the tibia. |
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Definition
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Term
| Numbness, soreness and pain of the knee and leg, weakness and motor impairment of the foot, pain and motor impairment of the shoulder, abdominal pain. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the lower He Sea Point of the Small Intestine? |
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Definition
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Term
| 9 cun below Dubai (ST 35), and one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia. |
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Definition
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Term
| Lower abdominal pain, back ache referring to the testies, mastitis, numbness and paralysis of the lower extremeties |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Luo connecting point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where does the last branch of the Stomach channel originate that connects with Foot Taiyin? |
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Definition
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Term
8 cun superior to the external malleolus, 1 cun lateral to Tiaokou (St 38), and about two finger breadths lateral to the anterior border of the tibia. |
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Definition
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Term
| Headache, dizziness and vertigo, cough, asthma, excessive sputum, pain in the chest, constipation, mania, epilepsy, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain swelling or paralysis of the lower extremeties. |
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Definition
ST 40 **This point is for phlegm |
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Term
| What is the Jing River point of the Hand Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Fire Point of the Hand Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| On the dorsum of the foot, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint, in the depression between the tendons of m. extensor digitorum longus and hallicus longus, approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus |
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Definition
ST 41 Jing River Fire Point |
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Term
| Pain of the ankle joint, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain and paralysis of the lower extremeties, epilepsy, headache, dizziness and vertigo, abdominal distention, constipation. |
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Definition
ST 41 Jing River Fire Point |
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Term
| What is the Yuan Source point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
On the dome of the instep of the foot, between the tendons of the long extensor muscle of the great toe and the long extensor muscles of the toe, where the pulsation of the dorsal artery is palpable. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Shu Stream point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the Wood Point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
ST 43 Shu Stream Point Wood Point |
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Term
| In the depression distal to the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones. |
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Definition
ST 43 Wood Point Shu Stream Point |
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Term
| What is the Ying Spring Point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Water Point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
ST 44 Water Point Ying Spring |
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Term
| Toothache, pain in the face, deviation of the mouth, sore throat, epistaxis, gastric pain, acid regurgitatin, abdminal distention, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot, febrile diseases. |
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Definition
ST 44 Ying Spring Water Point |
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Term
| Facial or general edema, abdominal pain, borborygmus, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot. |
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Definition
ST 43 Wood Point Shu Stream Point |
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Term
| Proximal to the web margin betweem the second and third toes, in the depression distal and lateral to the second metatarsaldigital joint. |
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Definition
ST 44 Ying Spring Water Point |
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Term
| What Point is the metal point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| What Point is the Jing Well Point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
| On the lateral side of the second toe, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. |
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Definition
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Term
Facial swelling, deviation of the mouth, epistaxis, toothache, sore throat and hoarse voice, abdominal distention, coldness in the leg and foot, febrile diseases, mania dream disturbed sleep. |
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Definition
ST 45 Jing Well Point Metal Point |
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Term
| What is the entry and exit point of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the Front Mu of the Foot Yangming?
What is the Back Shu of the Foot Yangming? |
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Definition
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