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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.
- Jian Ming: TCM Acupoint Guide JIANMING Jian Ming (Jianming) is 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra, about 0.5 cun below UB-18 Ganshu. Needling: slanted insertion.
- Huo Rou Men: TCM Acupoint Guide HUAROUMEN Huo Rou Men (Huoroumen) is 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN-9 Shuifen. Caution: in thin patients, deep.
- Zhi Tan: TCM Acupoint Guide ZHITAN Zhi Tan (Zhitan) is in the hollow below the acromial end of the clavicle. Needling: straight insertion, 2 to 3 cun. Indications: hemiplegia due to stroke.
- Qi Hai: TCM Acupoint Guide QIHAI Qi Hai (Qihai). On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Caution: Contraindicated.
- Tian Shu: TCM Acupoint Guide TIANSHU Tian Shu (Tianshu). On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus. Note: the 2 cun line on the abdomen is located halfway between the umbilicus and the.
- Zhi Xie: TCM Acupoint Guide ZHIXIE Zhi Xie (Zhixie) is 2.5 cun below the navel, on the midline of the abdomen. Needling: straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. Indications: enteritis, round worms.
- Dan Ju: TCM Acupoint Guide DANJU Dan Ju (Danju) is 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN-5 Shimen. Caution: in thin patients, deep needling may.
- Shen Que: TCM Acupoint Guide SHENQUE NAME SHENQUE LOCATION Located in the center of the umbilicus. NEEDLING Use moxibustion only
- Shui Dao: TCM Acupoint Guide SHUIDAO Shui Dao (Shuidao). On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to REN-4 Guanyuan. Note: the 2 cun line is halfway between the midline.
- Zhong Kong: TCM Acupoint Guide ZHONGKONG Zhong Kong (Zhongkong) is 3.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra. Needling: straight insertion, 1.5 to 2 cun. Indications: soft.
- Jian Nei Ling: TCM Acupoint Guide JIANNEILING Jian Nei Ling (Jianneiling) is midway between the anterior axillary crease and LI-15 Jianyu. Actions: activates qi and blood, benefits the shoulder joint.
- Shui Fen: TCM Acupoint Guide SHUIFEN Shui Fen (Shuifen). On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus. Caution: Contraindicated to needle for those with ascites..