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EQUINE ACUPOINTS
FIVE ELEMENTS ......................................................................................................... 2
TCM PATHOGENS ...................................................................................................... 3
SOME TREATMENT GUIDELINES .......................................................................... 4
ACUPRESSURE CHART ............................................................................................. 6
KIDNEY MERIDIAN ................................................................................................... 7
BLADDER MERIDIAN ................................................................................................ 9
LIVER MERIDIAN ..................................................................................................... 15
GALL BLADDER MERIDIAN .................................................................................. 17
HEART/PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN....................................................................... 21
SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN.............................................................................. 25
SPLEEN MERIDIAN .................................................................................................. 28
STOMACH MERIDIAN ............................................................................................. 30
LUNG MERIDIAN ..................................................................................................... 34
LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN .............................................................................. 36
TRIPLE HEATER MERIDIAN .................................................................................. 40
GOVERNING VESSEL MERIDIAN ......................................................................... 44
CONCEPTION VESSEL MERIDIAN........................................................................ 48
BONY LANDMARKS ................................................................................................ 51
MUSCLES ................................................................................................................... 52
JIN SHIN JYUTSU...................................................................................................... 54
FIVE ELEMENTS
WATER
Kidney
WOOD
Liver
YANG
ORGAN
Bladder
Gall Bladder
CLIMATE
SEASON
Cold
Winter
Windy
Spring
DIRECTION
TASTE
SENSE
TISSUE
North
Salty
Hearing
Bones
South
Bitter
Speech
Vessels
EMOTION
SOUND
SMELL
OPENS INTO
MANIFESTS
Fear
Groaning
Putrid
Ears
Head hair
East
Sour
Sight
Sinews,
ligaments,
tendons
Anger
Shouting
Rancid
Eyes
Nails
FLUID
SPIRIT
Urine
Zhi (Will
Power)
Reproductive
/ Urinary
Tears
Hun
(Benevolent)
Nervous
KD=5–7pm
UB=3–5pm
LV=1-3am
GB=11pm1am
YIN ORGAN
WESTERN
TIME
FIRE
Heart /
Pericardium
Small Intestine
/ Triple
Warmer
Hot
Summer
EARTH
Spleen /
Pancreas
Stomach
METAL
Lung
Damp
Late
Summer
Centre
Sweet
Taste
Muscle and
flesh
Dry
Autumn
Joy
Laughter
Burned
Tongue
Complexion
Worry
Singing
Sweetish
Mouth
Lips
Sweat
Shen (Spirit)
Saliva
Yi
(Intellect)
Digestive /
Lymphatic/
Muscular
SP=9-11am
ST=7-9am
Grief
Crying
Rank
Nose
Skin &
body hair
Mucus
Po
(Animal)
Respirator
y
Circulatory /
Hormonal /
Endocrine
HT=11pm-1am
SI=1-3pm
PC=7-9pm
TW=9-11pm
Large
Intestine
West
Pungent
Smell
Skin
LU=3-5am
LI=5-7am
TCM PATHOGENS
Pathogen
Cold
Damp
Phlegm
Heat
Wind
Characteristics Colour
Treatment
SOME TREATMENT GUIDELINES
Muscles and joints
Lower back soreness
UB20, UB23, UB24, UB27, UB40, UB67, GB29, GB30, GB34, GB44, GV4, TH5, Bai
Hui
Neck Stiffness
UB10, UB11, UB60, GB20, GB21, GB34, GB39, L7
Shoulder soreness
GB21, SI3, SI9, SI11, LI4, LI14, LI15
Stifle problems
UB20, UB21, ST35, ST36, GB34, GB36, SP1, SP9, LV8
Hock problems
UB39, UB60, UB62, ST41, ST42, SP5, GB21, GB38, K3, K7
Arthritis
Arthritis – Worse with cold
ST36, LI10, LI11, CV6
Arthritis – Joints show heat
ST44, LI4, LI11, GV14
Arthritis – Worse with cloudy wet weather
SP6, SP9, ST36, ST40, CV4, CV6
Arthritis – location of pain changes
UB11, UB12, GB39, TH5, LI11, GV14
Colic
Colic – Flatulent
ST25, ST30, ST39, SP6, UB25, UB27
Colic – Impaction
ST36, SP6, K6, UB21, UB25, CV4
Colic – Spasmodic
ST25, LV3, LI20, UB20, UB25, UB27
Colic – Preventative treatment
UB20, UB21, UB25, UB27, ST25, ST36, ST39, SP6, PC6, CV4, CV6, CV12
Foot
Laminitis – Acute
SP21, LV14, PC9, TH1, L11, SI1
Laminitis – Chronic
UB13, UB18, UB23, LI4, L7, L9, TH1, L11, SI1
Navicular
SI9, UB11, UB23, PC1, PC9
Performance
Pre-performance
GB21, GB34, Bai Hui, TH5, PC6, HT6
Post-performance
SP6, ST2, ST36, Bai Hui, UB60, L1, LI4
Other
Edema/Swelling
K3, L1, L3, LI2, LI4, LI5, SP2, ST36, UB20, TH4, ting points
Cold/Cough
L1, L5, L9, L10, LI4, LI20, ST40, CV17
Cribbing
UB17, UB21, ST9, ST12, ST45
Heaves
UB13, UB15, PC6, L1, L9, K27, GV14, CV17
Immune system strengthening
UB17, UB23, ST36, SP6, PC6, LI4, LI11, GB39, GV14
Nervousness/Anxiety
UB15, HT7, PC6, PC7, GV24
Shock
UB5, UB7, HT9, K1, TH1, GV26
Tying Up / Azoturia
UB19, UB23, UB28, LV1, LV3, GB24, GB34, GB44, GV8
Vision
LI4, UB1, UB67, ST1, GB1, GB37
Depression
HT3, LV3
Allergies
TH8, SP6 (always together)
Wind
GV16, UB12, UB60, GB31, LV3
Heat
Ting points
Dampness
SP9, UB28 (together)
ACUPRESSURE CHART
KIDNEY MERIDIAN
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Store essence – Constitution
Produces marrow – Building block for bones, blood, bone marrow, brain and
spinal cord.
Dominates the bones
Dominates body fluid – water metabolism
Grasp the Qi (air) – enable deep breathe
Opens into ears
Sexual function
Faecal and urinary continence
Manifests on the head hair
Will power and short term memory
Yin and Yang for whole body – Opposite (extreme) symptoms
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
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Landmarks
K1
Tonifies Yin, clears
heat, subdues
wind and empty
heat, calms the
mind and restores
consciousness.
Shock, high fever,
pain at the heel.
In a depression
between the bulbs
of the heel of the
hind limb.
K2
Cools blood and
pacifies fire, drains
kidney heat.
Caudomedial to
the tibial tarsal
bone.
K3
Tonifies the
kidneys and
benefits the
essence. Benefits
the Kidney
function of
dominating water
Arthritis of the tarsal
joint, ankle sprain,
tendinitis, sexual
dysfunction,
irregular menses,
cystitis.
Arthritis and local
swelling of the
tibiotarsal joint,
paralysis of the
pelvic limb, cystitis,
kidney dysfunction,
parturition, oestrous
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Sedation and
wood point.
Hou Jiu,
central bulb
of pelvic heel.
He Zi, talus
Fire point
In a depression
between the
medial malleolus
and the
tendocalcaneus, at
the level of the
proximal tip of the
Power
balancing
point.
Stream Point.
Source and
Earth point
metabolism.
K4
Regulates Kidney
and harmonizes
the blood.
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22
K23
K24
K25
K26
cycle irregularity,
cough.
Poor stamina,
dyspnea, arthritis of
the hock, pain in the
lumbosacral region.
Hock disorders,
Kidney disorders,
irregular heat cycles,
hindlimb edema.
medial malleolus.
0.5 cun
caudodistal to K3
on the medial
border of the
tendocalcaneus.
Caudal to the
distal end of the
tibia, 1 cun distal
to K3
Luo Point
Accumulation
point.
Benefits Kidney
function of
dominating water
metabolism,
relieves
Dampness, calms
the mind,
promotes Source
Qi
Hock pain, obstetric
problems,
anhidrosis, anxiety.
2 cun proximal to
K3 on the cranial
border of the
tendocalcaneus.
Tonification
and Metal
point.
Dispels Heat and
Damp, regulates
Qi circulation,
tonifies liver and
kidney.
Stifle pain, lethargy,
cystitis, deep lumbar
stiffness.
On the medial side
of the popliteal
fossa at the level
of UB40, between
the
semimembranosus
and
semitendinosus
muscles.
Water point
Urinary
incontinence, colic,
diarrhoea,
postpartum
abdominal pain.
0.5 cun lateral to
the ventral
midline, 2 cun
caudal to the
umbilicus.
K27
Regulates Lung Qi,
harmonizes
Stomach.
Cough, asthma,
chest pain, immunemediated disorders.
Between the
sternum and the
first rib, over the
descending
pectoral muscle, 2
cun lateral to the
midline.
Association
point of all
association
points.
Western
Indications
Location
5 Elements
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Landmarks
UB1
Conjunctivitis,
keratitis, periodic
ophthalmia, calming
Da Yan Jiao,
medial
canthus
UB2
Ocular conditions,
conjunctivitis,
calming.
At the medial
canthus of the eye,
in the indentation
dorsal to the base
of the nictitating
membrane.
In a depression
dorsal to UB1 at
the hair whorl.
Cervical rigidity and
pain, wobbler
syndrome, pain in
the shoulder and
back, encephalitis.
Caudal to the ear,
in a depression
caudal to the
wings of the atlas,
2 cun ventral to
Fu Tu, wing
of the atlas
BLADDER MERIDIAN
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Point
UB3
UB4
UB5
UB6
UB7
UB8
UB9
UB10
Receives and excretes urine
TCM
Indications
UB11 Increases Qi,
Pain in the neck and
back, pain in the
scapula region,
cough, fever, tonic
for internal
conditions.
UB12 Eliminates wind,
Cervical pain and
backache, cold,
cough, fever.
UB13 Dispels heat and
Pain along the
medial aspect of the
forelimb, respiratory
problems.
UB14
Cough, lung
congestion, anxiety
eliminates
pathologic wind
and eases pain.
Painful joints and
chronic arthritis.
promotes lung
function dispersing
Qi.
promotes lung
function in
dispersing Qi
UB15 Benefits the heart,
Cardiac pain, cough,
anxiety
UB16
All neck and back
problems, soreness
at the withers, hair
loss, pruritus,
abdominal pain.
clams the mind,
regulates
circulation of Qi
and blood.
UB17 Regulates Qi
circulation, tonifies
blood, and pacifies
the stomach.
High blood pressure,
low haemoglobin,
white and red blood
cell count, decreases
prolonged clotting
time, fatigue, nonresponsive skin
conditions,
immunostimulation,
the mane,
between the
splenius and
brachiocephalicus
muscles.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the 2nd
and 3rd thoracic
vertebrae. Cranial
to the withers,
over the cervical
portion of the
trapezius muscle.
1 cun lateral to the
spinous process
between the 4th
and 5th thoracic
vertebrae at the
highest point of
the withers. Start
of outer meridian.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, at
the caudal edge of
the scapular
cartilage in the 8th
intercostal space in
the iliocostal
muscle groove.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the 9th intercostal
space in the
iliocostal muscle
groove.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the 10th intercostal
space in the
iliocostal muscle
groove.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the 11th intercostal
space in the
iliocostal muscle
groove.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the 12th intercostal
space in the
iliocostal muscle
groove.
T2/3
INFLUENTIAL
POINT of
Bone.
T4/5
INFLUENTIAL
POINT of
Wind/Trachea
.
UB41
IC 8
Lung Shu
Point.
UB42
IC 9
Pericardium
Shu Point.
UB43
IC 10
Heart Shu
Point.
UB44
IC 11
Governing
Vessel Shu
Point.
UB45
IC 12
Diaphragm
Shu Point.
INFLUENTIAL
POINT of
Blood/Diaphr
agm.
UB46
UB18 Benefits liver
UB19
UB20
UB21
function of
patency of flow of
Qi. Dispels and
transforms dampheat form livergallbladder. Clears
the mind and
brightens the eye.
Benefits liver
function of
patency of flow of
Qi. Dispels and
transforms dampheat form livergallbladder.
Benefits the
spleen function of
transformation
and
transportation,
raising Qi. Dispels
and transforms
dampness.
Benefits the
stomach function
of descending.
Dispels and
transforms damp.
UB22
UB23 Tonifies the kidney
yin, strengthens
the brain and
marrow, benefits
the mind,
brightens the eye,
and strengthens
the caudal back
and knees.
Benefits the
kidney function of
dominating water
metabolism.
Dispels and
transforms
dampness.
lung, heart, and
stomach conditions.
Myositis, tendinitis,
ophthalmic
disorders, abdominal
pain, back soreness.
Pain in the hip,
sciatica, myositis,
tendinitis, desmitis,
gastrointestinal
problems, pain in
the chest and
abdomen.
Pain along the
spleen meridian,
back pain,
gastrointestinal
disorders, obstetric
disorders, edema.
Pain along the
stomach meridian
(lateral aspect of the
hindlimb),
gastrointestinal
disorders.
Hormonal- endocrine
imbalances of the
thyroid, adrenals
and gonads,
thermoregulation,
gastrointestinal
conditions, pain and
stiffness of the
caudal back.
Asthma,
genitourinary
disorders, pain in
the lumbrosacral
area and hip,
paralysis of the
hindlimb, geriatric
weakness.
2 points, each 3
cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the 13th and 14th
intercostal spaces
in the iliocostal
muscle groove.
IC 13&14
Liver Shu
Point.
UB47
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the fifteenth
intercostal space in
the iliocostal
muscle groove.
IC 15
Gallbladder
Shu Point.
UB48
The 16th IC space
is skipped. 3 cun
lateral to the
dorsal midline, in
the 17th (last)
intercostal space in
the iliocostal
muscle groove.
Caudal to the last
rib (T18) at the
thoraco-lumbar
junction, 3 cun
lateral to the
dorsal midline.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the
spinous processes
of the 1st and 2nd
lumbar vertebrae.
IC 17
Spleen Shu
Point.
UB49
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the
spinous processes
of the 2nd and 3rd
lumbar vertebrae,
directly dorsal to
the caudal aspect
of the last rib.
L2/3
Kidney Shu
Point.
UB52
T/L
Stomach Shu
Point.
UB50
L½
Triple Heater
Shu Point.
UB51
UB24
Pain in the
lumbrosacral area.
UB25 Benefits large
intestine function
of transportation.
UB26
UB27
Pain in the neck,
shoulder and lateral
aspect of the
forelimb, caudal
back pain, muscular
impairment of the
hindlimb, arthritis of
the hock and stifle,
sciatica, colic,
constipation,
diarrhoea, fever,
rhinitis, dyspnea.
Infertility, retained
placenta, kidney and
bladder disorders,
rectal prolapse.
Caudal back pain,
sciatica, caudal
abdominal pain.
UB28 Strengthens the
Pain along the spinal
column, all
genitourinary
problems, colic.
UB29
Stiffness and pain in
the sacrum and
lumbar spine.
kidney Yang,
regulates baldder,
and promotes
functions of the
urinary and
reproductive
systems, dispels
wind-damp.
Warms Yang,
dissipates cold.
UB30 Regulates menses, Stiffness and pain in
disperses lower
heater stagnation.
UB31 Warms the lower
burner, tonifies
kidney.
the sacrum,
irregular estous
cycles, endometritis,
constipation, rectal
prolapse.
Lumbar and sacral
pain, paralysis of the
hindlimb, infertility
relating to cervix,
vaginal discharge.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the
spinous processes
of the 4th and 5th
lumbar vertebrae.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the
spinous processes
of the 5th and 6th
lumbar vertebrae,
at the cranial edge
of the wings of the
ilium.
L4/5
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the
spinous processes
of the 6th lumbar
and 1st sacral
vertebrae.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the 1st
and 2nd sacral
vertebrae.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the 2nd
and 3rd sacral
vertebrae.
L6/S1
Gates of
origin.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the 3rd
and 4th sacral
vertebrae.
3 cun lateral to the
dorsal midline,
between the 4th
and 5th sacral
vertebrae.
1.5 cun lateral to
the dorsal midline,
between the 1st
and 2nd sacral
foramina,
dorsomedial to
UB27.
L5/6
S1/2
Small
Intestine Shu
Point.
Bladder Shu
Point.
UB32 Strengthens
Hindlimb pain and
paresis, vaginal
discharge.
UB33
Lumbar and sacral
pain, irregular
cycles,
gastrointestinal
dysfunction.
UB34
Sacral pain,
abdominal pain,
constipation.
kidney, cools heat,
eliminates
dampness.
UB35 Damp heat in the
lower burner.
UB36 Facilitates
meridian
circulation
Hock problems.
Hindquarter pain,
arthritis of the hip,
myositis of the
biceps femoris,
semimembranosus
and semitendinosus
muscles, paralysis of
the hindlimb, sciatic
and femoral neuritis,
vaginal and cervical
disorders.
Stifle point with
UB37 and UB38.
Hindlimb pain,
subluxation of the
pelvis, biceps
femoris myositis,
sciatic pain.
UB37
Hindlimb pain,
gonitis, subluxation
of the pelvis, biceps
femoris myositis,
sciatic pain.
UB38
Hindlimb pain,
gonitis, subluxation
of the pelvis, biceps
femoris myositis,
sciatica, cystitis,
haemorrhage,
constipation.
1.5 cun lateral to
the dorsal midline,
between the 2nd
and 3rd sacral
foramina,
dorsomedial to
UB28.
1.5 cun lateral to
the dorsal midline,
between the 3rd
and 4th sacral
foramina,
dorsomedial to
UB29.
1.5 cun lateral to
the dorsal midline,
between the 4th
and 5th sacral
foramina,
dorsomedial to
UB30.
In the most
proximal end of
the muscle groove
between the
biceps femoris and
the
semitendinosus
muscles, lateral to
the root of the tail.
In the muscular
groove between
the biceps femoris
and
semitendinosus
muscles. 2 cun
dorsal to the tuber
ischii.
In the muscular
groove between
the biceps femoris
and
semitendinosus
muscles, 3 cun
ventral to UB36, at
the level of the
tuber ischii.
In the muscular
groove between
the biceps femoris
and
semitendinosus
muscles, 3 cun
ventral to UB37.
Hui Yang,
meeting of
Yang
Xie Qi, evil Qi
Han Gou,
Sweat
groove.
Yang Wa,
face up tile
UB39
UB40 Clears heat,
resolves
dampness, cools
the blood,
removes
obstruction for the
channel,
eliminates Blood
stasis, tonifies
Kidney Qi.
UB41
UB42
UB43
UB44
UB45
UB46
UB47
UB48
UB49
UB50
UB51
UB52
UB53
UB54
UB55
UB56
UB57
UB58 Reduces heat and
wind-damp
UB59
UB60 Expels wind, clear
heat, removes
obstruction from
the channel,
relaxes tendons,
strengthens the
caudal back and
stifle, alleviates
swelling and pain
Local point for hock
disorders. Pain and
arthritis of the
hindlimb, tarsitis,
degenerative joint
disease (DJD) of the
hock.
Arthritis of the stifle
and hip, lumbar
back pain, chronic
cystitis, ovarian
disorders, urinary
incontinance.
In a depression at
the end of the
groove between
the biceps femoris
and
semitendinosus
muscles.
Midpoint in the
transverse crease
of the popliteal
fossa, between the
biceps femoris and
semitendinosus
muscles.
Qian Shen,
proximate to
the testicles.
Hindlimb pain,
subluxation of the
pelvic joint, arthritis
of the hip, biceps
femoris myositis,
sciatica.
Midway on a line
connecting the
sacroiliac joint (Bai
hui) and the
greater trochanter
of the femur.
Huan Zhong,
ring middle.
Hock and back pain,
epistaxis, cystitis,
lower limb edema.
7 cun proximal to
UB60 on the
caudal border of
the fibula.
Luo Point
Arthritis of the hock,
soft tissue injury,
paresis of the
lumbar area and
distal hindlimb,
stiffness of the neck,
epistaxis.
Located between
the lateral condyle
of the tibia and the
tuber calcus.
Fire point
Kun Lun,
Lateral hock
Sea Point.
MASTER
POINT of
caudal
back/hips.
Yang Ling,
Yang grave
throughout the
body.
UB61
UB62 Opens the Yang
UB63
Qiao Mai,
eliminates internal
wind, removes
obstruction from
the channel.
Calms the shen.
UB64 Calms the shen.
UB65 Dissipates wind
and clears heat
UB66 Calms Shen, cools
heat.
UB67
Pain in the
tibiotarsal joint,
back pain, medial
canthus of the eye,
shoulder pain.
In a depression
just distal to the
lateral malleolus.
Swelling, pain, and
arthritis of the tarsal
region, neck and
sacral pain,
convulsions.
Swelling, and pain in
the metatarsal
region, flexor
tendinitis, neck pain.
Abscesses, cystitis,
tendinitis, arthritis of
the fetlock, acute
laminitis.
Disorders of the
hoof, laminitis, sidebone, arthritis of the
fetlock, tendinitis,
stiff neck, fear.
Distal aspect of
the tuber
calcaneus.
Accumulation
point.
Wu Jing, dark
tendon
Caudodistal to the
head of the fourth
metatarsal bone.
Source point
Caudal to the
distal end of the
fourth metatarsal
bone.
On the hindlimb,
distal to the fetlock
and the lateral
sesamoid bone, on
the caudolateral
aspect of the
pastern.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the caudolateral
aspect of the
hindlimb, just
cranial to the
lateral collateral
cartilage.
Wood and
sedation
point
All rear hoof
problems, bladder
disorders, back and
hock problems,
malposition of the
foetus in utero,
retained placenta.
Pyn Moon,
side door.
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Metal ,
tonification
point
LIVER MERIDIAN
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
Stores the blood – nourished eyes, skin and nails vs. tautness and dryness.
Menstruation.
Regulates the flow of Qi – emotions, digestion affected. Headaches
Blood is mother of Qi and Qi is motivator of blood – Stagnation = pain
Houses the Hun spirit – kindness and benevolence
Controls the sinews, ligaments and tendons
Manifests on the nails and opens into the eyes
Controls basal tears that lubricate the eyes
Convulsions are a manifestation of interior wind
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
LV1
Laminitis, side-bone,
eye disorders, hoof
disorders, azoturia,
hepatitis, skin
allergies
Laminitis, side-bone,
ring-bone, eye
disorders.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the craniomedial
aspect of the
hindlimb.
Just distal to the
rear fetlock of the
medial side, distal
to the junction of
the long digital
extensor and
interosseous
muscles.
On the
craniomedial
aspect of the 3rd
metatarsal bone at
the level of the
head of the 2nd
metatarsal bone.
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Horary and
Wood point.
Over a depression
in the Saphenous
vein, medial to the
cunean tendon.
1.5 cun proximal
to the tip of the
medial malleolus,
on the cranial
border of the
tibia,, caudal to
the cranial tibialis
muscle.
7 cun proximal to
the tip of the
River Point.
Metal Point.
Qu Chi, pond
on the curve.
Luo point.
LV2
Benefits Liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
LV3
Benefits Liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
LV4
LV5
LV6
Pain in the hock and
coxofemoral joint,
motor point for the
dorsal interosseous
muscle, eye
problems, uterine
disease,
convulsions.
Chronic arthritis or
pain in the tarsal
region and fetlock
joint.
Rheumatism of the
hind leg, pruritus,
irregular oestrous
cycles.
Hindlimb pain,
pruritus, irregular
Sedation and
Fire point.
Power
balancing
point.
Pal Hyal,
eighth point.
Source point,
Earth point.
Accumulation
point.
LV7
LV8
LV9
LV10
LV11
LV12
LV13 Benefits Liver
LV14
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Benefits Spleen
function of
transformation and
transportation.
Dispels and
transforms
Dampness.
Disperses food
accumulation.
LV13 and LV14 are
powerful points for
balancing the Yin
meridians. Yin
organ diseases.
Harmonizes the
Liver and Spleen.
Benefits Liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Disperses food
accumulation.
LV13 and LV14 are
powerful points for
balancing the Yin
meridians. Yin
organ diseases.
Harmonizes the
Liver.
oestrous cycles.
medial malleolus,
on the cranial
border of the tibia,
caudal to the
cranial tibialis
muscle
Pain in the medial
aspect of the stifle of
thigh, caudal
abdominal pain,
uterine prolapse.
Caudal to the
medial epicondyle
of the femur,
between the
gracilis and the
semitendinosus
muscles.
Tonification
point.
Myositis, muscle
soreness, abdominal
pain.
Located at the
distal (ventral) end
of the 18th rib.
ALARM POINT
of Spleen.
INFLUENTIAL
POINT of Yin
Organs.
Pleuritis, hepatitis,
chest pain, muscle
soreness, myositis
Located in the 14th
intercostal space
at the level of the
elbow, between
the external
abdominal oblique
muscle and the
internal and
external intercostal
muscles.
ALARM POINT
of Liver.
GALL BLADDER MERIDIAN


Stores and secretes bile – disruption can cause vomiting of bile
Rules courage and decisiveness
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
GB1
Disperses Wind,
discharges Heat.
GB2
Dispels Wind,
moves Qi.
Conjunctivitis, keratitis,On the transverse
periodic ophthalmia, heat
facial vein about 1
stroke, anhidrosis.
cun caudoventral
to the lateral
canthus of the eye.
Facial paralysis,
In the fossa at the
ataxia from cervical
caudal aspect of
vertebral
the TMJ, ventral to
malformation,
the tragus of the
tranquillising point,
ear.
tetanus,
encephalitis, and
ophthalmic disorders
GB3
GB4
GB5
GB6
GB7
GB8
GB9
GB10
GB11
GB12
GB13
GB14
GB15
GB16
GB17
GB18
GB19
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
Tai Yang,
great Yang
GB20 Dispels Wind, Heat
and Cold
GB21 Cools Heat, opens
blockage, dissolves
mucus
GB22
GB23
GB24 Benefits Liver
GB25
GB26
GB27
GB28
GB29
GB30
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Dispels Damp-Heat
from the LiverGallbladder.
Warms Kidney
Cold, Kidney Yang
deficiency, tonifies
Kidneys.
Neck pain, wobbler
syndrome, ear and
eye problems, fever,
cold, tetanus,
encephalitis,
myalgias of viral
infection, rhinitis,
lung infections.
Neck and shoulder
pain, wobbler
syndrome, paralysis
of the shoulder,
arthritis of the
foreleg, chest pain,
pneumonia, promote
lactation, mastitis
In a depression
caudal to the
occipital condyle,
cranial to the
wings of the atlas.
Abdominal pain,
hepatic disease,
muscle soreness,
lumbar pain.
In the 14th
intercostal space,
just caudodorsal to
LV14.
ALARM
POINT of
Gallbladder.
Pain in the lumbar
region, kidney and
urogenital problems,
abdominal pain.
Midway between
the caudal border
of the
costochondral
junction of the
18th rib and the
lumbar muscles.
0.5 cun cranial to
the dorsocranial
iliac spine above
the wing of the
ilium.
ALARM
POINT of
Kidney.
0.5 cun caudal to
the dorsocranial
iliac spine above
the wing of the
ilium.
Dan Tian,
arthritis of
the hip and
knee.
In a depression
half way between
the wings of the
ilium and the
greater trochanter
of the femur.
Ju Liao, at
the hip
Hock disorders,
Rheumatism,
arthritis, and pain in
the hindquarters,
gynaecological
problems
Lumbar, sacral and
hock pain, infertility.
Hock point
Hindlimb pain,
arthritis of the
coxofemoral joint,
myositis of the
biceps femoris,
semimembranosus,
and semitendinosus
muscles, paralysis of
the femoral and
sciatic nerves
Hindlimb pain,
arthritis of the
coxofemoral joint,
Feng Men,
wind gate
In the centre of
the cranial edge of
the scapula,
between the 7th
cervical and 1st
thoracic vertebrae.
In a depression
caudoventral to
the greater
Yan Chi, wing
of the ilium
GB31 Eliminates Wind,
removes
obstruction from
collaterals.
Immune-mediated
disorder involving
the Shao Yang
level.
GB32
GB33
GB34 Benefits Liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Dispels Damp-Heat
from LiverGallbladder.
Influential point for
tendon, ligament,
fascia
GB35
GB36
GB37
GB38
biceps femoris and
gluteal myositis,
paralysis of the
femoral, tibial and
fibular nerves,
sciatica.
Hindlimb pain,
arthritis, pain and
sprain of the hip
joint, pelvic
infection, paralysis
of the biceps femoris
muscle, paralysis of
the femoral, fibular
and tibial nerves,
generalized pruritus
trochanter of the
femur.
On the lateral
aspect of the
thigh, in a
depression 6 cun
caudoventral to
the third
trochanter, over
the muscular
groove of the
biceps femoris.
Xiao Kua,
third
trochanter
Weakness and pain
in the hindlimb and
lumbar spine, pain
in the stifle,
paralysis of the tibial
and fibular nerves,
muscular atrophy,
gastrointestinal
upset, tendinitis.
In the interosseous
space between the
tibia and fibula,
between the long
and lateral digital
extensor,
craniodistal to the
head of the fibula.
INFLUENTIAL
POINT of
Tendons. Sea
Point.
Earth point.
Feng Long,
flourishing
Pain in the stifle,
paralysis of the
hindlimb, periodic
ophthalmia
5 cun proximal to
the lateral
malleolus of the
tibia, on the caudal
border of the
lateral digital
extensor.
4 cun
cranioproximal to
the tip of the
lateral malleolus of
the tibia.
3 cun proximal to
the tip of the
lateral malleolus in
the depression of
the caudal aspect
to the tibia, cranial
to the flexor
hallicus longus.
Craniodistal to the
tip of the lateral
malleolus of the
tibia, overlying the
tendon of the
lateral digital
extensor.
Luo Point
Pain in the eye, hock
problems,
rheumatism in the
hindlimb.
GB39 Influential point of
Pain in the neck,
chest and thigh,
immunostimulation.
GB40
Pain in the distal
extremities.
the marrow,
paralysis master
point. Eliminates
Wind, removes
obstructions from
the collaterals,
eases pain.
Benefits Liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Sedation and
Fire point
Source point.
GB41 Benefits Liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Dispels Damp-Heat
from LiverGallbladder. Opens
the Dai Mai.
GB42
GB43
GB44
Swelling and pain in
the metatarsal
region, flexor
tendinitis, stops
secretion of milk,
mastitis
On the
caudolateral
surface of the
metatarsus, at the
junction of the
proximal and
middle 3rd of the
metatarsus, distal
to the head of the
4th metatarsal
bone, overlying
the lateral palmar
superficial vein.
Wood point.
Lu Jie,
metatarsus
Laminitis, arthritis,
tendinitis.
On the lateral
aspect of the
hindlimb, distal to
the fetlock and
interosseous
muscle.
Proximal to the
craniolateral
aspect of the
coronary band, on
the hindlimb.
Tonification,
Water point.
Pyon Moon,
side door
Laminitis, arthritis,
hock and
coxofemoral pain.
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Metal point.
Hou Ti Men,
heel of the
pelvic hoof
HEART/PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN






Contains the Shen – ability to connect with the external world, relationships, be
sociable, gestures and facial expressions
Governs the blood and the blood vessels – complexion, heart rate and energy
levels
Manifests in the face – complexion and facial expressions
Sweat is the fluid of the heart
Controls the tongue – ability to communicate
Pericardium is the protective shield of the heart
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
HT1
Sprain in the
thoracic limb,
shoulder lameness,
paralysis of the
scapular nerve, pain
in the chest and
cardiac region.
In the center of
the axilla, medial
to the axillary
artery, between
the lateral surface
of the trunk and
the medial surface
of the forelimb,
over the pectoralis
ascendens muscle.
Jia Qi, axilla
HT2
HT3
Elbow pain
HT4
Forelimb pain
HT5
Forelimb pain
Between the
medial end of the
transverse cubital
crease and the
medial epicondyle
of the humerus.
On the
caudolateral
border of the
forelimb, 1.5 cun
proximal to HT7 if
the caudal aspect
of the lateral ulnar
muscle.
On the
caudolateral
border of the
forelimb, 1 cun
proximal of HT7 of
the caudal aspect
of the lateral lunar
muscle.
Metal point
Luo point
HT6
HT7
Forelimb pain
Calms heart and
mind
Carpal joint pain,
anxiety
HT8
Tendinitis, arthritis
of the fetlock,
bursitis.
HT9
Inflammation of the
heel, laminitis, pedal
osteitis.
PC1
Opens the chest,
diffuses Lung, and
Pain in the chest and
auxiliary region, foot
On the
caudolateral
border of the
forelimb, 0.5 cun
proximal to HT7 of
the caudal aspect
of the lateral ulnar
muscle.
On the caudal
aspect of the
radius, proximal to
the accessory
carpal bone at the
insertion of the
flexor carpi ulnaris
at the level of the
carpus.
On the
caudolateral
aspect of the third
metacarpal bone,
2/3 of the distance
distally of the
lateral aspect of
the deep flexor
tendon.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the caudolateral
aspect of the
forelimb, just
cranial to the
collateral cartilage.
Accumulation
point.
Between the 5th
intercostal space
Cheng Deng,
stirrup
Power
balancing
point.
Stream Point.
Earth, source
and sedation
point.
Horary and
fire point.
Ban Jing,
Flexor tendon
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Wood and
tonification
point.
Qian Ti Men,
heel of the
hoof.
clears Heat.
problems. Diagnostic
point for foot
problems such as
navicular, pedal
osteitis and
abscesses.
and the medial
aspect of the
elbow, over the
ascending pectoral
muscle.
Moves Blood and
dispels stasis.
Fever, fear,
trembling, stomach
pain.
Water point
PC4
Calms heart,
opens chest,
regulates and
cools Blood.
Pain in the forelimb,
emotional
disturbances, heart
disorders, epistaxis.
PC5
Clams Shen,
transforms
Phlegm.
Pain in the elbow
and forelimb, lack of
stamina,
palpitations, fear.
PC6
Opens the Yin Wei
Mai, regulates the
Heart Qi and
Blood, calms the
mind, harmonizes
the Stomach.
PC7
Benefits Stomach
function of
descending, calms
Shen, activates
Blood.
Important point for
the heart, throat,
chest and shoulder,
swelling or pain on
the medial side of
the forelimb,
gastritis, emotional
imbalance.
Local point for the
knee, fright,
inflammation of
skin, stomach
disorders.
On the medial side
of the cubital
crease of the
elbow, medial to
the tendon of the
biceps muscle.
5 cun dorsal to
PC7 in the groove
between the flexor
carpi radialis and
the flexor carpi
ulnaris muscles.
3 cun proximal to
PC7, in the groove
between the flexor
carpi radialis and
the flexor carpi
ulnaris muscles.
On the medial side
of the forelimb,
directly cranial to
the chestnut.
Power
balancing
point.
Sedation and
source point.
PC8
Clears Heart Fire,
eliminates Dampheat, quiets Shen.
Tendinitis, bucked
shins, anxiety,
anhidrosis.
At the level of the
accessory carpal
bone, on the radial
side, cranial to the
extensor carpi
ulnaris muscle.
On the forelimb,
approximately 2/3
the distance
distally, on the
caudal aspect of
the superficial
flexor tendon.
In the centre
depression
between the bulbs
of the heel on the
forelimb.
PC2
PC3
PC9
Hoof disorders,
forelimb pain,
arthritis of the
fetlock and carpal
joints, and
tendinitis. Fever,
anxiety,
hyperhidrosis, lack
of sexual interest.
Accumulation
point
Metal point.
MASTER
POINT
chest/cranial
abdomen.
Ye Yan,
chestnut
Fire point
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Wood,
tonification
point.
Qian Jiu,
central bulb
SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN

Separates and discerns – digestion (and scanty of excessive urination)
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
SI1
Laminitis, pedal
osteitis, poor milk
production, fever.
SI2
Contusion and
arthritis of the
fetlock joint, flexor
tendinitis, laminitis,
periostitis.
SI3
SI4
Dispels heat,
clears the throat,
calms the mind
and soothes the
heart, open the Du
Mai.
Contusion and
arthritis of the
fetlock, carpal
arthritis, tendinitis,
bucked shins,
secondary point for
laminitis, anaemia,
important point for
shoulder and neck
disorders.
Arthritis of the
carpal and fetlock
joints, tendinitis,
bucked shins.
Location
5 Elemen
ts /
Landmarks
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the craniolateral
aspect of the
forelimb.
Caudolateral
aspect of the
pastern over the
interosseous
muscle, distal to
the lateral
sesamoid bone.
In a depression of
the distal
caudolateral
border of the third
metacarpal bone
and proximal to
the fetlock, over
the lateral palmar
vein.
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Metal point
On the lateral
surface of the
forelimb, distal to
the carpal joint,
caudolateral to the
head of the fourth
Cuan Jing,
bundle of
tendons.
Source point
Ming Tang.
Qian Chan
Wan, thoracic
fetlock.
Wood and
tonification
point.
SI5
Reflex point for the
fetlock, hoof and
shoulder. Important
point for all
disorders of the
carpal joint,
navicular disease,
laminitis, bowed
tendons, dysuria,
enuresis, cystitis.
Pain in the elbow,
shoulder and back.
SI6
SI7
SI8
SI9
SI10
SI11
Pain in the elbow
and forelimb,
bucked shins
Eliminates wind,
removes
obstructions form
the meridian,
relieves pain.
Pain in the shoulder,
forelimb and elbow.
Important point for
the forelimb.
Triceps trigger point,
shoulder pain reflex
point, rheumatism
and arthritis of the
forelimb. Paralysis
of the ulnar or radial
nerve or nerves in
the scapular region,
strained biceps
muscle, acupuncture
analgesia.
Paralysis of the
suprascapular nerve,
atrophy of the
shoulder and the
brachial muscles,
chronic shoulder
lameness.
Forelimb pain.
Arthritis of the
shoulder joint, reflex
to shoulder pain,
paralysis of the
suprascapular nerve,
cough, pneumonia
metacarpal bone,
over the lateral
palmar vein.
In a depression of
the lateral
epicondyle of the
radius, proximal to
the accessory
carpal bone,
caudal to the
flexor carpi
ulnaris, cranial to
HT7.
Distal to the tip of
the Ulna, over the
lateral ulnar
muscle.
5 cun proximal to
SI5 on a line
joining SI5 and
SI8, on the
caudolateral
aspect of the
forelimb.
In a depression
between the
olecranon and the
medial epicondyle
of the humerus.
In the fossa caudal
to the humerus on
the caudal border
of the deltoids and
between the long
and lateral heads
of the triceps
brachii.
Fire point
Accumulation
point
Luo point
Earth and
sedation
point.
Jian Zhen,
steadfast
shoulder.
In the area if the
infraspinous fossa,
caudal to the tuber
of the scapular
spine, dorsal to
SI9
Gong Zhi
In the depression
at the caudal
border of the
scapular cartilage,
at the junction of
the dorsal and
middle third of the
scapula. Caudal to
Fei Pan, lung
hugging
the deltoid and
triceps brachii
muscles.
SI12
SI13
SI14
SI15
SI16
Arthritis of the
foreleg, pain in the
scapular region,
reflex point fot the
scapula, paralysis of
the suprascapular
nerve, atrophy of
the shoulder and
brachial muscles,
ataxia from cervical
vertebral
malformation, chest
pain, cough.
Thoracic limb pain,
paralysis of the
suprascapular nerve,
arthritis of the
shoulder.
3 cun ventral to
the midpoint of the
dorsal border of
the scapular
cartilage on the
scapula, dorsal to
the fifth rib at the
level of TH15.
Tendinitis, lumbar
pain, cervical
arthritis,
conjunctivitis,
pharyngitis.
Between the
second and third
cervical vertebrae,
on the dorsal
border of the
brachiocephalicus
muscle.
Caudal to the
angle of the
mandible, in the
depression of the
cranial border to
the
brachiocephalicus
muscle.
Directly ventral to
the lateral canthus
of the eye, in a
depression of the
ventral border of
the facial crest.
Dorsal to the
temperomandibula
r joint and ventral
to the intertragic
notch. In the
indentation of the
rostromedial
corner of the ear
base.
SI17
Facial paralysis,
toothache, swelling
of the cheek.
SI18
Deafness,
tranquillising point.
SI19
Tetanus, facial
paralysis.
In the depression
just cranial to the
cranial angle of the
scapula.
Bo Jian,
shoulder tip.
Shang Guan,
Upper joint
SPLEEN MERIDIAN











Transports and transforms – nutritive essences (food) extracted, transported to
lungs and transformed to Qi and blood.
Dampness in Spleen is root cause of phlegm in Lungs
Movements and transformation of water – edema
Digestion
Control of ascending Qi – muscles and flesh droop, internal organs prolapse
Controls blood – holding blood in the veins (bleeding) and amount of blood.
Dominates the flesh / muscles – pleasing shape
“Flesh layer” healing well or not.
Opens into mouth – reddish, moist and full indicate healthy spleen
Houses the Yi – considered decision making, insight and clarity of thought
Loathes dampness
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
SP1
Regulates
circulation of Qi
and blood,
promotes function
of the spleen and
stomach
Laminitis, pain along
the spleen meridian,
edema.
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Wood point
SP2
Benefits spleen
function of
transformation and
transportation.
Laminitis, edema in
the ankle region.
SP3
Benefits spleen
function of
transformation and
transportation,
dispels and
transforms
Arthritis of the
ankle, ring-bone,
tendinitis
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the caudomedial
aspect of the
hindlimb, just
cranial to the
medial collateral
cartilage.
Distal to the
medial sesamoid
bone, over the
interosseous
muscle.
Distal end of the
medial aspect of
the third
metatarsal bone,
just proximal to
the medial
Tonification,
Fire point
Earth, source
and horary
point.
SP4
dampness
Benefits spleen
function of
transformation and
transportation,
benefits stomach
function of
descending,
regulates Chong
channel
SP5
SP6
Pain in the hock and
metatarsus.
Obstetric
problems.
Intersection point
of the spleen, liver
and kidney
meridians. Benefits
spleen function of
transformation and
transportation.
Benefits the kidney
function of
dominating water
metabolism.
Benefits the liver
function of potency
of flow of Qi.
Benefits Yin,
dispels and
transforms
dampness, dispels
and transforms
damp-heat.
SP7
SP8
SP9
Tendinitis, arthritis
of the ankle,
reproductive
problems, used with
SP6 for analgesia.
Obstetric,
gastrointestinal and
urinary disorders,
immunostimulation.
Pain in the pelvis
and stifle, diarrhoea,
oestrous cycle
irregularity,
urticaria.
Benefits the spleen
of transformation
and transportation.
Dispels and
transforms
dampness and
eliminates heat.
SP10 Eliminates Wind,
dispels heat and
Pain in the pelvis
and stifle, diarrhoea,
oestrous cycle
irregularity,
urticaria, poisoning,
urinary disorders.
Pain in the pelvis
and stifle, oestrous
sesamoid bone.
In a depression on
the hindlimb,
caudodistal to the
head of the medial
splint bone, over
the deep flexor
tendon.
Luo point
In a depression
distal to the medial
malleolus,
proximal to the
tendon of the tibial
cranial muscle.
Located 3 cun
proximal to the
proximal tip of the
medial malleolus,
caudal to the tibial
border, cranial to
the large lateral
head of the deep
digital flexor
muscle, medial to
GB 39.
Metal and
sedation
point
3 cun distal to SP9
of the caudal
border to the tibia,
cranial to the deep
digital flexor
muscle.
In a depression on
the distal border of
the medial condyle
of the tibia, over
the lateral head of
the deep digital
flexor muscle and
the saphenous
vein.
Located 2 cun
proximal to the
Accumulation
point
Power
balancing
point.
MASTER
POINT of
caudal
abdomen/uro
genital
system.
3 yin meeting
point (Liver,
Spleen &
Kidney)
Sea Point.
Water point
Sea of Blood
regulates
circulation of Qi
and blood.
SP11
SP12
SP13
SP14
SP15
SP16
SP17
SP18
SP19
SP20
SP21 Controls all Yin
meridians, master
connecting point of
all connecting
points.
cycle irregularity,
uterine bleeding,
allergy, urticaria,
toxaemia.
patella, in the
depression in the
belly of the vastus
medialis muscle.
Flexing the stifle
aids in locating
this point.
Pain in the lower
back, hip, loin and
stifle. Infertility
Directly cranial to
the tuber coxae,
overlying the
tensor fascia latae
and external
abdominal oblique
muscles.
Emphysema, lung
disorders,
dermatitis.
Diagnostic
indications are
carpal soreness,
immune-mediated
disorders.
Emphysema,
laminitis, back pain,
liver disorders,
general weakness.
In the 4th
intercostal space,
2 cun ventral to
the level of the
scapulohumeral
junction, under the
triceps muscle.
At the 10th
intercostal space
at the level of the
scapulohumeral
junction.
STOMACH MERIDIAN


Controls receiving – natural Qi flow is downward
Controls rotting and ripening - digestion
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
ST1
Conjunctivitis,
keratitis, periodic
ophthalmia, corneal
ulcers, facial
paralysis
Keratitis,
conjunctivitis,
periodic ophthalmia,
facial paralysis,
gastrointestinal
upset, constipation
ST2
Dispels wind,
relaxes tendons
and muscles,
relieves pain,
smoothes the
circulation of Qi
and blood in
collaterals
ST3
ST4
ST5
ST6
Facial paralysis,
nasal swelling
Dispels wind,
relieves pain,
smooths the
circulation of Qi
and blood in
collaterals
Location
At the intersection
of the medial and
middle one third of
the lower eyelid.
Ventral to the
medial canthus of
the eye, at the
bifurcation of the
jugular vein.
Facial paralysis,
hypersalivation,
lingual paralysis,
maxillary and
mandibular
disorders,
mastication
problems, facial
swelling, tetanus,
tranquilization.
On the lateral
surface of the face
between the
nasoincisive notch
and the infraorbital
foramen.
0.5 cun caudal to
the corner of the
mouth, at the Vshaped junction of
the levator
nasolabialis and
zygomaticus, on
the outer margin
of the orbicularis
muscle.
Lung disorders,
facial paralysis,
Dorsal to the
intermediate
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
Jing Ming,
clear eye
San Jiang, 3
rivers
Song Gu,
endoturbinat
e
Suo Kou,
locking
mouth
ST7
ST8
ST9
facial swelling,
maxillary and
mandibular
disorders,
mastication
problems, tetanus,
tranquilization.
Tetanus, facial
paralysis
tendon of the
masseter muscle
in the centre of the
muscle belly.
Located in a
depression when
the jaw is opened.
At the
temporomandibula
r joint, ventral to
the zygomatic
arch, caudodorsal
to the lateral
canthus, in the
masseter muscle
Throat problems,
laryngitis,
pharyngitis
Caudal to the
carotid artery, at
the junction of the
jugular and the
external maxillary
veins, on the
ventral border of
the cleidomastoid
muscle, on the
level of the tip of
the larynx.
Between the
sternocephalicus
muscle and the
ventral aspect of
the brachiocephalic
muscle, one hand
dorsocranial to the
point of the
shoulder.
ST10 Problems along the Sore throat, cough,
stomach meridian
ST11
ST12
ST13
ST14
ST15
ST16
ST17
ST18
ST19
ST20
ST21
ST22
ST23
ST24
ST25 Benefits large
intestine function
of transportation.
asthma, stifle
problems
Gastrointestinal
disorders, diarrhoea.
Located 2 cun
lateral to the
umbilicus.
Xia Gun,
lower jaw
ALARM POINT
of the large
intestine
Disperses food
accumulation
ST26
ST27
ST28
ST29
ST30
Stifle point,
abdominal pain,
irregular oestrous
cycles, impotence.
ST31
Hindquarter pain
such as arthritis,
pain and strain of
the hip, biceps
femoris myositis,
pelvic limb paralysis.
ST32
Hip and loin pain,
arthritis of the stifle.
ST33
ST34 Benefits stomach
function of
descending.
ST35
Pelvic limb pain,
arthritis, pain and
swelling in the stifle.
ST36 Benefits stomach
function of
descending.
Benefits spleen
function of
transformation and
transportation.
ST37
Hip pain, arthritis of
the stifle, patellar
luxation.
Motor point of the
cranial tibialis
muscle, tibial and
fibular pain, stifle
pain, upward
fixation of the
patella, arthritis of
the tarsal joint,
paralysis of the tibial
and fibular nerves,
gastrointestinal
disorders,
acetylcholine effects,
immunostimulation,
fever, anorexia,
lethargy.
In the flank area,
cranial to the
insertion of the
tensor fasciae
latae, ventral to
the tuber coxae
6 cun cranioventral
to the greater
trochanter of the
femur, between
the body of the
ilium and the
patella, over the
tensor fasciae
latae.
6 cun proximal to
the proximolateral
border of the
patella, over the
fascia lata in the
depression cranial
to the femur.
2 cun
proximolateral to
the patella, in the
belly of the vastus
lateralis muscle.
In the depression
between the
lateral and middle
patellar ligaments.
One cun lateral to
the distal aspect of
the tibial crest, on
the craniolateral
side of the tibia,
over the cranial
tibialis muscle.
Da Kua,
greater
trochanter
Hou Fu Tu,
hidden
rabbit.
Accumulation
point
Lu Cao, stifle
Sea Point.
Earth and
horary point.
Master point
for cranial
abdomen and
digestive
system.
ST38
ST39
ST40 Influential point for Pain, swelling and
phlegm,
transforms phlegm
and damp
paralysis of the
hindlimb, cough,
constipation
ST41 Regulates
Pain in the hock,
motor impairment,
abdominal disorders.
ST42
Hock pain, motor
impairment,
abdominal disorders.
ST43
Arthritis of the
fetlock and pastern.
circulation of Qi,
removes
obstruction and
eases pain
ST44 Clears damp heat
Laminitis, ring-bone,
side-bone,
tendinitis.
ST45
Laminitis, ring-bone,
side-bone, colic,
stifle problems,
problems along the
stomach meridian.
from the stomach,
disperses food
accumulation
Halfway between
the middle of the
stifle joint and the
middle of the
tibiotarsal joint on
the cranial border
of the lateral
extensor.
At the junction of
the tarsus and the
metatarsus, at the
level of the lateral
malleolus,
between the long
and lateral digital
extensor.
Distal to the hock
joint on the
craniolateral
aspect of the
metatarsus,
proximal to the
distal retinaculum.
Proximocranial to
the fetlock, over
the long digital
extensor.
Craniodistal to the
fetlock, at the
junction of the
interosseous and
long digital
extensor muscles.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the cranial midline
of the hindlimb.
Luo Point
Tonification
point, Fire
point
Source point
Wood point
Water point
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Metal,
sedation and
horary point
LUNG MERIDIAN









House the Po – Animal spirit / survival instinct
Grief
Rule Qi – inhales clean air (Qi) and exhales waste air (Qi)
Energy moves downward and outward – moisture gathers and thickens
Control the water passages – outward to the skin and downward to the kidneys
Regulates opening and closing of pores in the skin
Dominates skin and body hair
Opens into nose – breathing, invasion of pernicious Qi (immunity)
Connects with the throat – affecting the voice
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
L1
Cough, thoracic,
shoulder and back
pain, edema of
cranial thorax
Located in the first
intercostal space,
medial to the
humerus, over the
m. pectoralis
descendens,
directly medial to
the cephalic vein.
At the triangle
formed by the
sternocephalic,
brachiocephalic
and cranial
superior pectoral
muscles and
ventrolateral to
the pre-scapular
lymph node,
directly ventral to
the cephalic vein
ALARM POINT
of the Lung.
Medial side of the
cubital crease on
the lateral side of
the tendon of the
biceps brachii
7 cun proximal to
L9, on the cephalic
vein 6 cun ventral
to the axilla,
between the
extensor carpi
Sedation and
water point
Eliminates heat
and promotes Qi
circulation
L2
Cough, thoracic,
shoulder and
forearm pain
L3
L4
L5
L6
Elbow pain, cough,
pharyngitis
Eliminates
pathogenic heat,
reduces upward
perversion of
pulmonary Qi.
Stops bleeding
Cough, pharyngitis,
Arthritis of the
shoulder and elbow,
inflammation of the
brachiocephalic
muscle, laminitis
Accumulation
point
and pain in the
forelimb
L7
L8
L9
Confluent point for
the throat, chest,
and lung, opens
into the Ren Mai,
removes
pathogenic wind,
disperses
pulmonary Qi
Disorders of the
lung, stiffness and
pain in the neck,
facial paralysis,
forelimb pain.
Influential point for
weakness of pulse
and deficiency of
vital energy.
Disorders of the
lung, shoulders and
back pain,
tendonitis,
metacarpal arthritis,
periostitis.
L10
L11
Cough, sore throat,
fever, swelling and
arthritis of the
carpal joint, myositis
and tendonitis in the
carpal region,
periostitis of the
third metacarpus
Eliminates
pulmonary and
throat heat
Immunostimulation,
sore throat,
respiratory failure,
laminitis, pain in the
pastern, side bone,
inflammation of the
bulbs of the hoof,
epistaxis.
LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN


Moves waste down and out
Receives and eliminates waste - peristalsis
radialis and the
flexor carpi
radialis.
On the
craniomedial edge
of the radius,
immediately
proximal to the
medial styloid
process. 1.5 cun
proximal to the
transverse crease
of the carpal joint.
Caudal to the
extensor carpi
radialis and cranial
to the m. abductor
pollicus longus.
On the radial side
of the carpus at
the junction of the
radius and the first
row of carpal
bones, just cranial
to the accessory
carpal bone.
On the medial
surface of the
forelimb, 6cm
distal to the carpal
joint. At the
junction of the
proximal and
middle third of the
third metacarpal
bone, caudal to
the medial splint
bone, over the
medial palmar
vein.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the caudomedial
aspect of the
forelimb, just
cranial to the
medial collateral
cartilage.
MASTER
POINT of
head/neck/lu
ngs.
Luo Point
Power
balancing
point.
Source, earth
and
tonification
point
Fire point
TING
POINT.Well
Point.
Wood point
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
LI1
Laminitis, ring-bone,
side-bone, navicular,
all hoof problems,
fever, pharyngitis.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the craniomedial
aspect of the
forelimb.
Distal to the
medial sesamoid
bone, over the
interosseous
muscle.
TING POINT.
Well Point.
Metal point
On the
caudomedial
aspect of the
fetlock, distal to
the end of the
second metacarpal
bone, over the
interosseous
muscle
On the medial side
of the foreleg,
distal to the base
of the second
metacarpal bone,
between the
second and third
metacarpal bones.
(Under the head of
the medial splint
bone)
Wood point
Dispels heat,
relieves swelling.
LI2
Secondary point for
laminitis and sidebone, edema and
arthritis of the
ankle, periostitis,
tendinitis
Secondary point for
laminitis, arthritis of
the fetlock, flexor
tendinitis and
tenosynovitis
LI3
LI4
Master point for
the head, neck and
cranial chest, and
intestinal tract.
Dispels wind, heat,
and cold. Benefits
large intestine
function of
transportation,
sedates pain, and
removes
Motor point for the
dorsal interosseous
muscle, pain in the
neck, shoulder,
forelimb, and
mouth,
immunostimulation,
fever.
Sedation and
water point
MASTER
POINT of
face/mouth.
Source Point.
obstructions for
collaterals
LI5
Edema of the
forelimb, knee
arthritis, all
metacarpal problems
LI6
Soreness and pain in
the forelimb.
LI7
Forelimb pain,
arthritis and pain in
the shoulder,
scapular region,
elbow and carpal
joint, paralysis of
the radial nerve,
myositis, tendinitis,
and tenovaginitis.
LI8
LI9
LI10
LI11
LI12
LI13
LI14
Forelimb pain, radial
paralysis,
indigestion.
In a large
depression on the
(medial) radial
side of the carpus
between the
second and third
carpal bones.
Three cun
proximal to LI 5
between the
extensor carpi
radialis and
common digital
extensor.
2 cun proximal to
LI 6, on the lateral
surface of the
forelimb in the
groove between
the common digital
extensor and
extensor carpi
radialis.
Fire Point.
Luo point
MASTER
POINT of
head/neck/lu
ngs.
Accumulation
point
At the junction of
the proximal and
middle third of the
lateral surface of
the radius. In the
muscular groove
between the
extensor carpi
radialis and the
common digital
extensor. 2 cun
below LI 11.
Eliminates windheat, dispels and
transforms dampheat, regulates
circulation of Qi
and blood, general
tonification.
Arthritis in the
elbow, paralysis of
the forelimb, fever,
pharyngitis,
urticaria, abdominal
pain, eye pain,
immunostimulation.
In a depression
cranial to the
elbow when flexed,
in the transverse
cubital crease.
Sea Point.
Helps the lungs
disperse Qi and
removes
obstructions form
collaterals.
Forelimb pain,
arthritis of the
shoulder, strained
biceps muscle,
inflammation of the
brachiocephalic
muscle, paralysis of
the suprascapular
Mid-shaft lateral
humerus over the
biceps brachii at
the level of the
second costal
attachment to the
sternum. At the
insertion of the
LI15
Promotes Qi and
blood circulation,
relieves joint pain,
disperses wind.
nerve, stomach
disorders, diarrhoea
Forelimb pain, main
point for shoulder
pain and arthritis,
inflammation of the
brachiocephalic
muscle, paralysis of
the suprascapular
nerve.
LI16
Pain and disorders of
the proximal
forelimb, arthritis of
the shoulder and
elbow, inflammation
of the
brachiocephalic
muscle, paralysis of
the nerves of the
scapular region,
pneumonia.
LI17
Carpal pain, chronic
distal forelimb pain.
LI18
Cough, pharyngitis,
hoof pain
LI19
LI20
Dispels pathogenic
heat, removes
nasal obstructions
Cough, cold,
sinusitis, rhinitis,
congestion of the
lungs, urticaria,
fever, fatigue,
sunstroke
deltoid tuberosity
of the humerus.
In a depression of
the dorsolateral
border of the
shoulder, proximal
to the cranial part
of the greater
tubercle of the
humerus between
the supraspinous
and infraspinous
muscles.
In a depression on
the cranial border
of the scapula, two
thirds of the way
between TH 15
and the point of
the shoulder. At
the intersection of
the cranial margin
of the
suprascapular
muscle and the
caudal margin of
the
brachiocephalicus
muscle,
cranioventral to
the first thoracic
vertebra.
Craniodorsal to LI
16 on the dorsal
border of the
sternocleidomastoi
d muscle at the
level of C 6.
Dorsal to the
jugular vein, on
the cranial border
of the
cleidomastoideus
muscle at the level
of the ventral
border of the
mandible when the
head is extended.
Caudal to the
nares on the
lateral side of the
caninus muscle.
Bi Shu,
ginger bud
TRIPLE HEATER MERIDIAN




Point
Lower burner – elimination of impure fluids
Middle burner – digestion and assimilation of fluids
Upper burner – respiration and circulation
Distribution of water in the body
TCM
Indications
TH1
TH2
Reduces Heat and
disperses Wind
TH3
Dissipates Wind,
drains Heat.
Western
Indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
Laminitis, side-bone,
ring-bone, hoof
injury, inflammation
of the bulbs of the
heel and coronary
band, colic, throat
problems,
convulsions, fever.
Secondary point of
laminitis and sidebone, pain in the
forelimb, arthritis of
the fetlock,
tendinitis,
conjunctivitis, throat
problems, oral pain.
Proximal to the
coronary band, on
the cranial midline
on the forelimb.
Well Point.
TING POINT.
Metal point
On the midline of
the forelimb,
craniolateral to the
proximal end of
the second
phalanx, over the
common digital
extensor, cranial
to the proximal
end of the first
phalanx.
On the midline of
the forelimb,
Water point
Secondary point for
laminitis, arthritis of
Tonification
and wood
the fetlock,
tendinitis,
pharyngitis,
paralysis of the
forelimb, shoulder
and neck pain.
TH4
Dissipates Wind,
drains Heat,
promotes lower
heater function.
Swelling, arthritis
and sprain in the
carpal joint, edema
of the foreleg,
general malaise
TH5
Regulates Yang,
eliminates Wind,
expels all
pathogenic
elements
TH6
Disperses stuck
Blood and Qi,
disperses WindHeat.
TH7
Clears pathogenic
Heat and Wind,
soothes the Liver.
Pain in the neck,
elbow and shoulder,
navicular disease,
paralysis of the
forelimb, analgesia
point,
gastrointestinal,
obstetric and
respiratory
disorders, carpal
pain, tendon
contracture.
Pain in the neck,
elbow and shoulder,
navicular disease,
inflammation of the
lung and large
intestine, dermatitis,
anhidrosis.
Pain in the neck,
elbow and shoulder,
aging.
TH8
TH9
Cools brain
Forelimb pain,
arthritis of the
elbow, carpal and
fetlock joints,
paralysis of the
radial nerve,
myositis, tendinitis,
cranial to the distal
end of the third
metacarpal bone,
over the common
digital extensor,
cranial to the distal
end of the third
metacarpal bone
In a depression
slightly lateral to
the middle of the
distal margin of
the cranial surface
of the carpal joint,
between the
intermediate and
third carpal bones,
between the
tendons of the
extensor carpi
radialis and the
common digital
extensor.
In a depression at
the distal end of
the radius,
between the
lateral digital
extensor and the
common digital
extensor, 2 cun
dorsal to the ulnar
carpal bone.
point.
1 cun proximal to
TH5, between the
common digital
extensor and the
lateral digital
extensor.
Fire point
0.5 cun caudal to
TH6 between the
long digital
extensor and
lateral ulnar
muscles
Accumulation
point.
On the lateral
aspect of the
forelimb in the
depression distal
to the lateral
tuberosity of the
radius, in the
Cheng
Zhong, radius
Source point.
Xi Yan,
carpus
Luo Point.
Guo Liang,
passing beam
tetanus, laminitis,
dental pain.
TH10 Regulates Qi and
Blood in the chest.
TH11
TH12
TH13 Clears pathogenic
Heat
TH14 Dispels Wind and
Damp, moves Qi,
regulates tendons,
relieves pain.
TH15 Dispels Wind,
eliminates Damp,
reduces heat.
TH16 Clears Heat,
dispels Wind,
eliminates Damp,
reduces Heat.
Forelimb pain,
arthritis and swelling
of the elbow,
shoulder paralysis,
general weakness,
wobbler syndrome.
Shoulder and
thoracic limb pain,
suprascapular nerve
paralysis.
Arthritis and pain in
the shoulder,
forelimb pain,
myositis of the
biceps and
sternobrachiocephali
cus, paralysis of the
suprascapular and
radial nerves,
stomach disorders,
relaxation after
racing.
Shoulder pain,
Forelimb pain,
arthritis of the
shoulder joint,
paralysis of the
suprascapular nerve.
Cervical rigidity,
swelling id the face,
TMJ pain.
groove of the
common digital
extensor and
lateral ulnar
muscle.
In the depression
between the tuber
of the olecranon
and the lateral
epicondyle of the
humerus, over the
lateral head of the
triceps.
On the caudal
border of the
deltoid muscle, at
its junction with
the triceps brachii,
Craniodistal to
SI9.
Caudoventral to
the neck of the
scapula and
caudodorsal to the
greater tubercle of
the humerus at the
caudal margin of
the shoulder joint,
over the deltoideus
muscle.
(Caudolateral to LI
15)
In the depression
over the dorsal
edge of the
scapula at its
junction with the
scapular cartilage,
dorsal to the 3rd
intercostal space.
It lies over the
cervical part of the
trapezius muscle
midway between
GB21 and SI13.
Caudoventral to
the mastoid
process, between
the 1st and 2nd
cervical vertebrae,
over the caudal
border of the
brachiocephalicus
muscle and cranial
Sedation and
Earth point.
Zhou Shu,
elbow
association
point.
Qiang Feng,
robbing wind
Jian Wai Yu,
transport
point of the
shoulder.
Fei Men,
Lung gate
TH17
Eliminates Wind
TH18
TH19
TH20
TH21 Opens the ear
portals, disperses
Heat
TH22 Cools Heat and
TH23
disperses Wind
Disperses Wind,
resolves Heat,
brightens eye.
Tranquillising point,
facial paralysis,
cervical problems,
wobbler syndrome,
swelling in the
cheek, cerebral
problems, tetanus,
TMJ, dental
problems.
Anhidrosis, irregular
oestrous cycles,
tetanus,
encephalitis.
Ear, nose, eye and
mouth disorders.
Conjunctivitis,
keratitis, periodic
ophthalmia, facial
paralysis, tetanus,
encephalitis.
to SI16.
In a depression
between the
mandible and the
mastoid process,
Caudoventral to
the ear.
In a depression at
the rostromedial
corner of the ear
base, in the
temporal fossa
caudodorsal to the
coronoid process
of the mandible.
I cun rostrodorsal
to TH21.
On the ventral
border of the
zygomatic process
of the frontal
bone, near the
lateral canthus. On
the external rim of
the orbit, at the
end of the
eyebrow.
Nao Shu,
brain
association
point.
Zhuan Nao,
turning brain.
GOVERNING VESSEL MERIDIAN
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
GV1
Pain in the caudal
back, constipation,
diarrhoea, rectal
prolapse, swelling of
the perineal area,
tenesmus, and
genitourinary
problems.
In a depression
between the anus
and the ventral tail
base.
Hou Hai,
caudal sea
Problems in the
hindquarters,
genitourinary
system, and
intestinal tract.
In the
sacrococcygeal
space.
Wai Gen, Tail
base
Any lameness or
paralysis of the
hindquarters,
arthritis of the hip
joint, lung liver, and
intestinal disorders,
colic, gastric
dilation, cold,
heatstroke,
overexertion,
In the lumbosacral
space.
Point of 100
meetings
GV2
Bai
Hui
Strengthens the
Kidney and the
Yang resolves
Damp-Heat and
calms the mind.
Junction point with
conceptual vessel,
links the
Gallbladder and
Kidney meridians,
benefits the
intestines.
Warms the lower
heater,
strengthens
Kidneys,
extinguishes
interior Wind and
calms spasms and
convulsions.
Point at which all
Yang meridians
merge.
GV3
GV4
GV5
Energetic
connections
between the lower
and upper part of
the spine, Kidney
organ and energy
problems.
Benefits Kidney
function of
dominating Water
metabolism,
Benefits Yang and
firms Jing
Fortifies Spleen
and harmonizes
the Stomach
GV6
GV7
tetanus, anoestrus,
irregular oestrous
cycles.
Pain in the hindlimb,
lumbar pain, and
sciatica.
Pain in the hindlimb,
problems in the
genitourinary
system and
intestinal tract,
disorders related to
the kidney, lower
back pain.
Bleeding after
castration, epistaxis,
hematuria, sterility
and nephritis,
facilitation of
parturition, lumbar
pain.
Bleeding after
castration, epistaxis,
hematuria
Bleeding after
castration, epistaxis,
hematuria, stiffness
in the spinal column
GV8
GV9
GV10 Disperses Lung,
suppresses cough,
Heat in the Spleen
GV11 Quiets the Shen,
reduces Heat,
extinguishes Wind
GV12 Calms the Shen,
stabilizes the
Heart, diffuses the
Lung Qi.
GV13 Clears Lung Heat,
clams the Shen,
expels Wind.
Bronchitis, asthma,
pneumonia, cough
Asthma, cough,
cardiac disorders,
pain in the back and
spinal column.
Stiffness and pain of
the back, respiratory
problems, cough,
chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
(COPD), Heat in
chest.
Cough, asthma,
enterospasm, fever,
stiffness in the neck
GV14 Dispels Wind-Heat, Cervical problems,
Between the 4th
and 5th lumbar
vertebrae, dorsal
to BL24, overlying
the supraspinous
ligament.
Yang Guan,
Yang pass
Between the 2nd
and 3rd lumbar
vertebrae, dorsal
to UB23.
Ming Men,
life gate
Between the 1st
and 2nd lumbar
vertebrae, dorsal
to UB22.
Duan Xue,
interrupt
bleeding
Between the 18th
thoracic and the 1st
lumbar vertebrae,
dorsal to UB21.
Between the 17th
and 18th thoracic
vertebrae, dorsal
to UB20.
Duan Xue,
interrupt
bleeding
Between the 11th
and 12th thoracic
vertebrae, dorsal
to UB16.
On the dorsal
midline, between
the 5th and 6th
thoracic vertebrae.
At the highest
point of the
withers, between
the 3rd and 4th
thoracic vertebrae
In the depression
between the
spinous processes
of the 1st and 2nd
thoracic vertebrae
In a depression on
Duan Xue,
interrupt
bleeding
San Chuan,
three rivers
Qi Jia,
withers
Qi Qian, in
front of the
withers
Da Zhui,
meeting point of
all Yang meridians,
calms the Shen.
GV15
GV16 Dispels Wind-Cold,
clears the spirit,
drains fire.
wobbler syndrome,
thoracic spine and
forelimb disorders,
pain of the back,
fever, heatstroke,
anhidrosis, asthma,
cough, cold,
eczema,
convulsions,
immune
enhancement.
the dorsal midline
between the 7th
cervical and 1st
thoracic vertebrae.
large
vertebrae.
Wobbler syndrome,
cervical conditions,
epistaxis,
pharyngitis, cold,
tetanus,
encephalitis,
stimulates the
hypothalamus.
On the dorsal
midline in a
depression
between the
occipital
protuberances,
between the right
and left GB20 at
the base of the
ears, over the
atlantooccipital
joint.
Tian Men,
heavenly
gate
GV17
GV18
GV19
GV20 Reunion of all Yang Rectal and uterine
meridians. Benefits
Spleen function of
raising Qi. Benefits
Yang.
GV20
A
GV21
GV22
GV23
GV24 Calms the Liver
and quiets the
spirit.
Yin
Tang
GV25 Discharges Heat,
restores Qi
prolapse,
convulsions, ear and
eye problems,
immunostimulation,
tranquillisation,
shock.
Tetanus,
encephalitis.
Anxiety,
convulsions,
tetanus,
encephalitis, rhinitis.
Cough, colds,
tranquillising point,
pus in the frontal
sinuses, cerebral
hyperaemia, neck
pain, encephalitis
Pain and stiffness of
the cervical region,
At the highest
point of the poll,
rostral to the
occipital crest.
On the nuchal
crest on the dorsal
midline, between
the fossa of the
ears.
On the dorsal
midline at the root
of the ear, at the
rostral end of the
mane.
Midpoint of a line
connection the
lateral canthi of
the eyes.
Dorsal to GV26, at
the junction of the
Da Feng Men,
great Wind
gate
Long Hui,
dragon
meeting
GV26 Cools Heat,
disperses Wind,
brings up Yang.
GV27
GV28 Disperses Lung,
clears Heat, drains
Fire, relieves
itching, reduces
Heat, awakens
Shen.
GVT
facial paralysis,
rhinitis, congestion
of the lung, cerebral
hyperaemia, stroke,
unconsciousness,
inappetance.
Increases brain
activity, increases
heart and
respiratory rates,
epinephrine point,
aesthetic apnoea,
coma, facial
paralysis,
enterospasm. Shock
point in
emergencies.
Stimulating
respiration and
circulation in
newborns. Acute
lumbar pain,
anhidrosis, tooth
pain, neck stiffness.
V-shaped tendon
of the levator labii
maxillaries muscle
on the midline on
the dorsal part of
the nose.
At the centre of
the upper lip,
midway between
the ventral limit of
the nostrils.
Stomatitis,
indigestion,
pharyngolaryngitis
Between the upper
lip and upper gum.
Nei Chun Yin,
inner upper
lip
Inability to stand,
unconsciousness,
overexertion,
heatstroke, cold,
enterospasm,
seizures.
Tip of the tail.
Wei Jian, tail
tip.
Fen Shui,
dividing
waters
CONCEPTION VESSEL MERIDIAN
Point TCM Indications
Western
indications
Location
5 Elements
/
Landmarks
CV1
Draws Yin up and
Yang down, cools
Heat, removes
Damp, strengthens
the Kidneys.
Urethritis, genital
pain, uterine
prolapse, urinary
retention, loss of
consciousness.
Sedation of
Yin
meridians.
CV2
Warms Yang,
reduces Heat, and
tonifies the
Kidneys.
Tonifies Yuan Qi
and reinforces
transformation of
Qi, cools DampHeat, Meeting
point of 3 Yin
meridians: Spleen,
Kidney and Liver.
Benefits Kidney
function of
dominating Water
metabolism,
Irregular oestrous
cycles, urinary
retention.
On the perineal
region, at the
midpoint between
the anus and the
posterior border of
the penis in males,
and between the
anus and the
posterior labial
commissure in
females.
On the midpoint of
the cranial border
of the symphysis
pubis.
Located 4 cun
caudal to the
umbilicus or 1 cun
cranial to the
symphysis pubis,
on the ventral
midline.
Located 3 cun
caudal to the
umbilicus or 2 cun
cranial to the
ALARM POINT
of Small
Intestine.
CV3
CV4
Urinary and
obstetric problems,
infertility, retained
placenta.
Caudal abdominal
pain, bladder
infections,
diarrhoea, irregular
ALARM POINT
of Bladder.
CV5
CV6
CV7
CV8
benefits Yin,
strengthens the
Yuan Qi, reduces
Heat
Arms and tonifies
the Kidney,
invigorates Yang,
reduces Heat,
opens Water
passages
oestrous cycles,
uterine prolapse,
body tonification.
symphysis pubis,
on the ventral
midline.
Abdominal pain,
diarrhoea, infertility,
anorexia, irregular
oestrous cycles,
bladder infections.
On the ventral
midline, halfway
between the pubic
symphysis and the
umbilicus.
Warms and
stabilises Yang,
restores
consciousness,
moves
gastrointestinal Qi,
transforms Damp
stagnation
Abdominal pain,
diarrhoea, massive
energy deficiency
In the centre of
the umbilicus.
CV9
CV10
CV11
CV12 Influential point for Colic, diarrhoea,
all Yang diseases.
Benefits Stomach
function of
descending.
Benefits Spleen
function of
transformation and
transportation.
Dispels the
transforms
Dampness,
disperses food
accumulation,
counteracts
rebellious Qi.
CV13
CV14 Calms the Heart,
disperses Phlegm
in the chest,
benefits Stomach
function of
descending
ulcers, any digestive
disorders, grounding
point for agitated
patients, anorexia.
Cardiac
arrhythmias,
anxiety,
gastrointestinal
upset of emotional
origin.
CV15
CV16
CV17 Influential point for Any respiratory of
the respiratory
system and Qi.
Connects the
Pericardium to the
Lung, Kidney and
Small Intestine
thoracic problem,
anxiety, increases
lactation,
anhidrosis.
ALARM POINT
of Triple
Heater.
On the ventral
midline, halfway
between the
xiphoid and the
umbilicus.
ALARM POINT
of Stomach.
On the ventral
midline just caudal
to the xiphoid
process.
ALARM POINT
of Heart.
Along the ventral
midline, at the
level of the caudal
border of the
elbow.
ALARM POINT
of
Pericardium.
meridians, benefits
the diaphragm,
stagnation of
Blood.
CV18
CV19
CV20
CV21
CV22 Balances rebellious Cough, asthma,
Qi, cools Heat
pharyngitis
CV23 Meeting point of
Pharyngitis, thyroid
problems, laryngeal
hemiplegia
CV24
Facial paralysis,
Stomatitis
Yin and Yang
energy.
In a depression
cranial to the
manubrium.
On the ventral
midline of the
neck, at the 3rd
tracheal ring.
Skin of the centre
of the lower lip, in
a depression 1 cm
ventral to the rim
of the lower lip.
Hou Shu,
association
point of the
throat.
Chen Jiang,
receiving
saliva.
BONY LANDMARKS
MUSCLES
JIN SHIN JYUTSU
Locations of the 26 Safety Energy Locks
1
Prime
Mover
8
2
Universal Meaning of the Safety Energy Locks
3
4
5
Wisdom
Duality
Understanding
The Window
The Door
Admitting
knowledge
and
consciousness
Defence
against
problems
9
10
Abundance
Rhythm
Strength
Peace
End of one
cycle,
beginning of a
new cycle
Vehicle of the
outpouring of
limitless life
power
1+0=1
15
16
17
Wash our
hearts
with joy
and
laughter
Transformation
22
23
Happy
and
content
wherever
I am
Complete
{Master
number}
Breaking down
existing forms
for new ones
Proper
circulation
maintenance
Controller of
my destiny
Relaxation of
mind and
nerves
24
Harmonizing
chaos
Not my will but
thy will
19
Authority and
leadership
1+9=10=1+0=1
25
26
Life force for total
being
Complete
Meridian Balancing
Kidney:
Bladder:
Liver:
Gall Bladder:
Heart:
Pericardium:
Small Intestine:
Triple Heater:
Spleen:
Stomach:
Lung:
Large Intestine:
Little toe + pubic bone
SEL 12 + 25
SEL 4 + opposite 22
SEL 12 + opposite 20
SEL 11 + 17
SEL 14 + opposite 19
SEL 11 + opposite 13
SEL 19 + opposite 20
SEL 5 + 25 (coccyx)
SEL 21 + 22
SEL 14 + 22
SEL 11 + opposite index finger
Some Treatment Guidelines
14
Equilibrium
Love
Fertility
Sustenance
Creation
18
Gently and
quietly
regenerate
and
rejuvenate
13
Perfect life
power
Unconditional
love
{Master
number}
Functions
affecting
personality
Balance
12
Justice
Body
consciousness
7
Victory
Regeneration
11
Excess
baggage
6
20
Eternity
Everlasting
21
Escape
from
mental
bondage
Flow
Initial Centering
General Energy
Revitalizing
(Spleen Flow)
Safety Energy Locks
13 + 10
RHS Sequence:
RHS 5 + 25 (coccyx)
LHS 14 + 25 (coccyx)
RHS 13 + LHS 14
LHS 22 + LHS 14
Swap sides
Anterior Descending
Energy
(Stomach Flow)
LHS Sequence:
LHS 21 or 12 + LHS 22
LHS 21 or 12 + RHS 14
LHS 21 or 12 + RHS 23
LHS 21 or 12 + LHS 14
RHS 1 + RHS 14
RHS 1 + RHS 8
RHS 1 + RHS middle toe
Posterior Descending
Energy
(Bladder Flow)
LHS 12 + 25 (coccyx)
LHS 12 + LHS 8
LHS 12 + LHS 16
LHS 12 + LHS outer toe
Or (on horses)
LHS 12 + 23
LHS 23 + 25 (coccyx)
25 (coccyx) + LHS 8
25 (coccyx) + LHS 16
25 (coccyx) + LHS hoof
RHS 25 + RHS 11
RHS 15 + RHS 11
LHS 11 + LHS 25
LHS 11 + LHS 15
LHS 1 + RHS 1
Or
1+2
Total Body Harmoniser
Prime Mover
Revitalize and Calmer
Muscle and Back Pain
LHS 4 + RHS 4
Or
4 + 13
RHS 5 with right hand +
RHS 8. Once in balance
move hand down to 16
balancing along the way.
Aids
Helps all immune
issues; total body
energizer; rejuvenator;
energy to all organs;
white & red blood cells;
skin surface; allergic
conditions; builds
immunity; spleen
Digester of food and
ideas; sinus; skin;
allergies; bloat; colic;
helps to regulate weight
and appetite; worry;
anxiety; skittishness;
nervous habits; clears
the mind and emotions
RHS helps constipation
LHS helps diarrhoea
Eliminator; back, leg,
head fear issues’
elimination,
RHS helps diarrhoea
LHS helps constipation
Breathing and
digestion; spinal issues;
broken limbs
Panic, shock, choking,
breathing, nervous
discomfort, digestion,
bloat, obesity, mental
and emotional balance.
Head, eye, general
fatigue, emotions,
same side limbs, dying.
Natural aspirin and
anti-inflammatory,
muscle cramping, back
pain, general pain
relief, arthritis.
Some Quickies
Sequence
3 + 15
26 + 15
19 + 1
19
25 + 11
Aids
3, 5, 6, 15, 23
15, 24, 26
1, 10, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22
9,13,14,19
11, 16, 25
25
8, 25