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ACUPUNCTURE
Acupressure and acupuncture points explained: where each point is, its traditional use, how to press it yourself and what to expect.
- Feng Fu: TCM Acupoint Guide FENGFU Feng Fu (Fengfu). 1 cun above the posterior hairline, in the depression inferior to the external occipital protuberance on the posterior midline, between.
- Shen Cang: TCM Acupoint Guide SHENCANG Shen Cang (Shencang) is in the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to REN-19 Zigong. Caution: avoid deep insertion. Actions: tonifies the kidneys, calms.
- Xiao Hai: TCM Acupoint Guide XIAOHAI Xiao Hai (Xiaohai). In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus. With the.
- Feng Men: TCM Acupoint Guide FENGMEN Feng Men (Fengmen). 1.5 cun lateral to the DU channel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra. Note: locate.
- Nao Hu: TCM Acupoint Guide NAOHU Nao Hu (Naohu). At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above DU-16 Fengfu, in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital.
- Yu Zhong: TCM Acupoint Guide YUZHONG Yu Zhong (Yuzhong) is in the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to REN-20 Huagai. Caution: deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the lung..
- Jian Zhen: TCM Acupoint Guide JIANZHEN Jian Zhen (Jianzhen) is 1 cun above the posterior axillary crease, below the posterior border of the deltoid. Actions: expels wind, benefits the shoulder.
- Fei Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide FEISHU Fei Shu (Feishu). 1.5 cun lateral to DU-12 Shenzhu, at the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. Note: locate at the highest.
- Qiang Jian: TCM Acupoint Guide QIANGJIAN NAME QIANGJIAN LOCATION 4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun above to DU-17 Naohu
- Shu Fu: TCM Acupoint Guide SHUFU Shu Fu (Shufu) is 2 cun lateral to the REN channel, in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle. Caution: deep perpendicular or oblique needling.
- Nao Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide NAOSHU Nao Shu (Naoshu) is above SI-9 Jianzhen, inferior to the scapular spine. Meeting point with the Bladder, Yang Wei and Yang Qiao channels. Actions: benefits.
- Jue Yin Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide JUEYINSHU Jue Yin Shu (Jueyinshu) is 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fourth thoracic vertebra. Caution: perpendicular or oblique needling away from the.