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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.

Yin Jiao: TCM Acupoint Guide YINJIAO Yin Jiao (Yinjiao). On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Caution: Use needling.
Xia Lian: TCM Acupoint Guide XIALIAN Xia Lian (Xialian) is on the radial forearm, 4 cun below LI-11 Quchi, on the line to LI-5 Yangxi. Actions: harmonizes the small intestine, expels wind.
Si Feng: TCM Acupoint Guide SIFENG Si Feng (Sifeng) is on the palmar surface, in the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the four fingers. Actions: expels wind.
Qi Hai Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide QIHAISHU Qi Hai Shu (Qihaishu) is 1.5 cun lateral to the lower end of the third lumbar vertebra. Caution: do not insert too deeply or away from the spine, to avoid.
Er Bai: TCM Acupoint Guide ERBAI Er Bai (Erbai) is 4 cun proximal to PC-7 Daling, on both sides of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis; two points on each arm. Actions: treats prolapse.
Shang Lian: TCM Acupoint Guide SHANGLIAN Shang Lian (Shanglian) is on the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun below LI-11 Quchi. Actions: harmonizes the large intestine, activates the channel.
Si Qiang: TCM Acupoint Guide SIQIANG Si Qiang (Siqiang) is 4.5 cun above the midpoint, at the superior margin of the patella. Needling: straight insertion, 2 to 2.5 cun. Indications: paralysis.
Da Chang Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide DACHANGSHU Da Chang Shu (Dachangshu). 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, 1.5 cun lateral to DU-3 Yaoyangguan..
Shou San Li: TCM Acupoint Guide SHOUSANLI Shou San Li (Shousanli). On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI-11 Quchi, on the line connecting LI-11 Quchi with LI-5 Yangxi. Locate with.
Si Shen Cong: TCM Acupoint Guide SISHENCONG Si Shen Cong (Sishencong) is a group of four points at the vertex, 1 cun posterior, anterior and lateral to DU-20 Baihui. Actions: subdues interior wind.
Guan Yuan Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide GUANYUANSHU Guan Yuan Shu (Guanyuanshu) is 1.5 cun lateral to the fifth lumbar vertebra. Actions: strengthens the lower back and knees, removes obstructions from the.
Er Zhui Sha: TCM Acupoint Guide ERZHUISHA Er Zhui Sha (Erzhuisha) is below the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra. Needling: slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Indications: mental.