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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.
- Zhong Ting: TCM Acupoint Guide ZHONGTING Zhong Ting (Zhongting) is at the level of the fifth intercostal space, on the xiphosternal synchondrosis. Actions: unbinds the chest, regulates the stomach.
- Shang Ju Xu: TCM Acupoint Guide SHANGJUXU NAME SHANGJUXU LOCATION On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-36 Zusanli, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
- Bai Lao: TCM Acupoint Guide BAILAO Bai Lao (Bailao) is 2 cun superior to DU-14 Dazhui and 1 cun lateral to the midline. Actions: transforms phlegm, dissipates nodules, stops cough, calms.
- Jiu Wai Fan: TCM Acupoint Guide JIUWAIFAN Jiu Wai Fan (Jiuwaifan) is 1 cun medial and 1 cun lateral to UB-57 Chengshan. Needling: straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. Indications: sequelae of infantile.
- Shan Zhong: TCM Acupoint Guide SHANZHONG Shan Zhong (Shanzhong). On the anterior midline, on the sternum between the nipples, level with the fourth intercostal space. Caution: Some classical texts.
- Tiao Kou: TCM Acupoint Guide TIAOKOU NAME TIAOKOU LOCATION Located 2 cun above ST-37 Shangjushu,or 8 cun below the knee. Located 2 cun above ST-37 Shangjushu,or 8 cun below ST-35 Dubi
- Ban Men: TCM Acupoint Guide BANMEN Ban Men (Banmen) is 1 cun medial to the thenar eminence of the palm. Needling: straight insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun. Indications: asthma, tonsillitis.
- Yu Tang: TCM Acupoint Guide YUTANG Yu Tang (Yutang) is on the midline of the sternum, level with the third intercostal space. Actions: unbinds the chest, regulates qi, descends qi..
- Xiao Ju Xu: TCM Acupoint Guide XIAJUXU Xiao Ju Xu (Xiajuxu). 9 cun below ST-35 Dubi and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia, 3 cun below ST-37 Shangjuxu. Note: divide the.
- Ba Xie: TCM Acupoint Guide BAXIE Ba Xie (Baxie) is on the dorsum of the hand, at the junction of red and white skin of the hand webs, eight in all. Actions: relaxes the sinews, expels.
- Ji Xia: TCM Acupoint Guide JIXIA Ji Xia (Jixia) is 2 cun below SP-21 Jimen. Needling: straight insertion, 1 to 3 cun. Indications: paralysis of the lower limb, weakness of the leg adductors.
- Zi Gong: TCM Acupoint Guide ZIGONG Zi Gong (Zigong) is 3 cun lateral to REN-3 Zhongji on the lower abdomen. Actions: raises qi, regulates qi and menstruation, tonifies and warms yuan qi.