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Meridians & Points

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Heart Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	HE1 Jiquan
	Heart 1
	Summit Spring
	In the depression of the axilla. Contraindication Needle

	HE2 Qingling
	Heart 2
	Green Spirit
	3 cun proximal to the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, on the line connecting Jiquan HE1 and Shaohai HE3. Contraindication Needle

	HE3 Shaohai
	Heart 3
	He-Sea and Water Point of the Heart Channel
	Midway between Quze P3 and the medial epicondyle for the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease where the elbow is fully flexed.

	HE4 Lingdao
	Heart 4
	Jing-River and Metal Point of the Heart Channel
	On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to Shenmen HE7.

	HE5 Tongli
	Heart 5
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Heart Channel.
	On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun porximal to Shenmen HE7.

	HE6 Yinxi
	Heart 6
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Heart Channel.
	On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to Shenmen HE7.

	HE7 Shenmen
	Heart 7
	Shu Stream point. Also the Yuan Source and Earth point of the Heart channel.
	At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi lunaris, in the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone.

	HE8 Shaofu
	Heart 8
	Ying-Spring and Fire Point of the Heart Channel
	On the palm, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a fist is made.

	HE9 Shaochong
	Heart 9
	Jing-Well and Wood Point of the Heart Channel.
	On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Lung Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	LU1 Zhongfu
	Lung 1
	Front-Mu point of the Lung. Meeting point of the Lung and Spleen channels.
	On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to Yunmen LU2.

	LU2 Yunmen
	Lung 2
	Cloud Gate
	On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavical, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle.

	LU3 Tianfu
	Lung 3
	Point of the Window of Heaven
	One the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to Chize LU5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus.

	LU4 Xiabai
	Lung 4
	Clasping the White
	On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to Chize LU5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus.

	LU5 Chize
	Lung 5
	He-Sea and Water point of the Lung Channel
	On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii.

	LU6 Kongzui
	Lung 6
	Xi-Cleft point of the Lung Channel
	On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to Taiyuan LU9, on the line connecting Taiyuan LU9 with Chize LU5.

	LU7 Lieque
	Lung 7
	Luo-Connecting point of Hand Tai Yin (Lung Meridian). Confluent point - stimulates Ren Mai.
	On the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cun proximal to Yangxi LI5, in the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus.

	LU8 Jingqu
	Lung 8
	Jing-River and Metal point of the Lung channel
	Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to Taiyuan LU9, on the line connecting Taiyuan LU9 with Kongzui LU6, in the depression at the base of the styloid process of the radius and on the radial side of the radial artery.

	LU9 Taiyuan
	Lung 9
	Shu-Stream, Yaun-Source and Earth point of the Lung Channel.
	At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Shenmen HE7 (the proximal border of the pisiform bone).

	LU10 Yuji
	Lung 10
	Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Lung Channel.
	On the near eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of the shaft of the first metacarpal bone and the near muscles. Contraindication Moxa

	LU11 Shaoshang
	Lung 11
	Jing-Well and Wood point of the Lung channel. Sun Si-miao Ghost point.
	On the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. Contraindication Moxa

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Liver Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	LR1 Dadun
	Liver 1
	Jing-Well and Wood Point of the Liver Channel
	On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

	LR2 Xing Jian
	Liver 2
	Ying Spring and Fire point, sedation point.
	On the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

	LR3 Taichong
	Liver 3
	Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the Liver channel.
	On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.

	LR4 Zhongfeng
	Liver 4
	Jing-River and Metal Point of the Liver Channel
	On the ankle, anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the significant depression just medial tot he tendon of tibialis anterior when the ankle is extended (dorsiflexed).

	LR5 Ligou
	Liver 5
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Liver Channel
	5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.

	LR6 Zhongdu
	Liver 6
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Liver Channel
	7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia in the depression between the meidal border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.

	LR7 Xiguan
	Liver 7
	Knee Joint
	Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP9.

	LR8 Ququan
	Liver 8
	He-Sea and Water Point of the Liver Channel
	Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior tot he tendons of muscles semitendinousus and semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to Yingu KI10.

	LR9 Yinbao
	Liver 9
	Yin Wrapping
	Directly superior to the medial epeicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan LIV8, in the cleft between muscles vastus medialis and sartorius.

	LR10 Zuwuli
	Liver 10
	Leg Five Miles
	3 cun inferior to Qichong ST30 on the anterior border of muscle adductor longus.

	LR11 Yinlian
	Liver 11
	Yin Corner
	2 cun inferior to Qichong ST30 on the anterior border of muscle adductor longus.

	LR12 Jimai
	Liver 12
	Urgent Pulse
	1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to Qugu CV2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein. Contraindication Needle

	LR13 Zhangmen
	Liver 13
	Front-Mu Point of the Spleen. Meeting Point of the Liver and Gall Bladder Channels.
	Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib.

	LR14 Qi Men
	Liver 14
	Front-Mu point of the Liver. Meeting point of the Liver and Spleen channels with the Yin Linking vessel.
	On the mamillary line, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Kidney Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	KI1 Yongquan
	Kidney 1
	Jing-Well and Wood Point of the Kidney Channel.
	On the sole of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, approximately on third of the distance between the base of the second toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.

	KI2 Rangu
	Kidney 2
	Ying-Spring and Fire Point of the Kidney Channel
	On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity.

	KI3 Taixi
	Kidney 3
	Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth Point of the Kidney Channel.
	In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus.

	KI4 Dazhong
	Kidney 4
	Luo Connecting point of the Kidney channel.
	Approximately 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the lain drawn between Taixxi KI3 and Shuiquan KI5, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.

	KI5 Shuiquan
	Kidney 5
	Xi-Cleft point of the Kidney Channel
	1 cun inferior to Taixi KI3 in a depression anterior and superior to the calcaneal tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum).

	KI6 Zhao Hai
	Kidney 6
	Shining Sea. Confluent point with Yinciao Channel.
	1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

	KI7 Fuliu
	Kidney 7
	Jing-River and Metal Point of the Kidney Channel
	On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi KI 3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.

	KI8 Jiaoxin
	Kidney 8
	Xi-cleft Point of the Yin Motility Vessel.
	On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to Taixi KI3 and 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu KI7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

	KI9 Zhubin
	Kidney 9
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Yin Linking vessel.
	On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to Taixi KI3, on the line drawn between Taixi KI3 and Yingu KI10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

	KI10 Yingu
	Kidney 10
	He-Sea and Water Point of the Kidney Channel.
	At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed.

	KI11 Henggu
	Kidney 11
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the umbilicus, at the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (CV2) Contraindication Needle

	KI12 Dahe
	Kidney 12
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (CV3).

	KI13 Qixue
	Kidney 13
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (CV4).

	KI14 Siman
	Kidney 14
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (CV5).

	KI15 Zhongzhu
	Kidney 15
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (CV7).

	KI16 Huanshu
	Kidney 16
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

	KI17 Shangqu
	Kidney 17
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Xiawan CV10).

	KI18 Shiguan
	Kidney 18
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Jianli CV11).

	KI19 Yindu
	Kidney 19
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Zhongwan CV12).

	KI20 Futonggu
	Kidney 20
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the upper abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Shangwan CV13).

	KI21 Youmen
	Kidney 21
	Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (CV14).

	KI22 Bulang
	Kidney 22
	Walking Corridor
	In the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

	KI23 Shenfeng
	Kidney 23
	Spirit Seal
	In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

	KI24 Lingxu
	Kidney 24
	Spirit Ruin
	In the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

	KI25 Shencang
	Kidney 25
	Spirit Storehouse
	In the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

	KI26 Yuzhong
	Kidney 26
	Comfortable Chest
	In the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

	KI27 Shufu
	Kidney 27
	Shu Mansion
	In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Spleen Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	SP1 YinBai
	Spleen 1
	Jing-Well and Wood Point of the Spleen Channel
	On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border or the nail and base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

	SP2 Dadu
	Spleen 2
	Ying-Spring and Fire Point of the Spleen Channel
	On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint. Contraindication Moxa During and Shortly After Pregnancy

	SP3 Taibai
	Spleen 3
	Shu-Stream and Yuan Source point (Earth).
	On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.

	SP4 Gongsun
	Spleen 4
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Spleen Channel. Confluent point of the Penetrating Vessel.
	On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.

	SP5 Shangqui
	Spleen 5
	Jing River, (Metal) point, sedation point.
	On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus.

	SP6 San Yin Jiao
	Spleen 6
	Intersection point for Liver, Kidney and Spleen meridians.
	On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close tot he medial crest of the tibia. Contraindication Pregnancy

	SP7 Lougu
	Spleen 7
	Dripping Valley
	On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sanyinjiao SP6, in the depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia. Contraindication Moxa

	SP8 Diji
	Spleen 8
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Spleen Channel
	On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Yinlingquan SP9, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia.

	SP9 Yinlingquan
	Spleen 9
	He-Sea and Water Point of the Spleen Channel
	On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia.

	SP10 Xuehai
	Spleen 10
	Sea of Blood
	2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tendoer depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle.

	SP11 Jimen
	Spleen 11
	Winnowing Gate
	On the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Xuehai SP10, on a line connecting Xuehai SP10 with SP10 with Chongmen SP12.

	SP12 Chongmen
	Spleen 12
	Meeting point of the Spleen and Liver Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel.
	3.5 cun lateral to Qugu CV2, on lateral side of the femoral artery.

	SP13 Fushe
	Spleen 13
	Meeting point of the Spleen and Liver Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel.
	On the lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to Chongmen SP12, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This point is also defined as lying 4.3 cun inferior to Daheng SP15.

	SP14 Fujie
	Spleen 14
	Abdomen Knot
	On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to Daheng SP15, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

	SP15 Daheng
	Spleen 15
	Meeting Point of the Spleen Channel with the Yin Linking Vessel.
	On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the recuts abdominis muscle level with the umbilicus.

	SP16 Fuai
	Spleen 16
	Meeting Point of the Spleen Channel with the Yin Linking Vessel.
	On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle, 3 cun superior to Daheng SP15. Note: in some patients with a narrow subcostal angle this point may fall on the costal margin; the options are to i. Locate more medial

	SP17 Shidou
	Spleen 17
	Food Cavity
	On the lateral side of the chest, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral tot he midline.

	SP18 Tianxi
	Spleen 18
	Heavenly Stream
	On the lateral side of the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.

	SP19 Xiongxiang
	Spleen 19
	Chest Village
	On the lateral side of the chest, in the third intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.

	SP20 Zhourong
	Spleen 20
	Encircling Glory
	On the lateral side of the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.

	SP21 Dabao
	Spleen 21
	Great Luo-Connecting Point of the Spleen
	On the mid-axillary line, in the seventh intercostal space. Note: some sources locate this point in the sixth intercostal space.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Bladder Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	BL1 Jing Ming
	Bladder 1
	The meeting point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Gall Bladder, and Sanjiao Channels with the Governing, Yin & Yang Motility Vessels.
	0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit. Contraindication Moxa

	BL2 Zanzhu
	Bladder 2
	Gathered Bamboo
	Superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end. Contraindication Moxa

	BL3 Meichong
	Bladder 3
	Eyebrow's Pouring
	Directly superior to Zanzhu UB2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with Shenting DU24.

	BL4 Quchai
	Bladder 4
	Crooked Curve
	0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU24 and on third of the distance between Shenting DU24 and Touwei ST8.

	BL5 Wuchu
	Bladder 5
	Fifth Place
	0.5 cun directly posterior to Quchai UB4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to Shangxing DU23.

	BL6 Chengguang
	Bladder 6
	Receiving Light
	1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu UB5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. Contraindication Needle

	BL7 Tongtian
	Bladder 7
	Heavenly Connection
	1.5 cun posterior to Chengguang UB6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral tot he midline.

	BL8 Luoque
	Bladder 8
	Declining Connection
	1.5 cun posterior to Tongtian UB7, and 5.5 cun within the hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

	BL9 Yuzhen
	Bladder 9
	Jade Pillow
	1.3 cun lateral to Naohu DU17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu DU16).

	BL10 Tianzhu
	Bladder 10
	Point of the Window of Heaven
	On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen CV15.

	BL11 Dazhu
	Bladder 11
	Meeting Point of UB, SI, SJ, GB channels and Governing Vessel. Point of Sea of Blood.
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1).

	BL12 Fengmen
	Bladder 12
	Meeting Point of the Bladder channel with the Governing Vessel
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2).

	BL13 Feishu
	Bladder 13
	Back-Shu of the Lung
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3).

	BL14 Jueyinshu
	Bladder 14
	Back-Shu of the Pericardium
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4).

	BL15 Xinshu
	Bladder 15
	Back-Shu of the Heart
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).

	BL16 Dushu
	Bladder 16
	Governing Shu
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6).

	BL17 Geshu
	Bladder 17
	Diaphragm Shu
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7).

	BL18 Gan Shu
	Bladder 18
	Back-Shu point of the Liver.
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9).

	BL19 Danshu
	Bladder 19
	Back-Shu of the Gall Bladder
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10).

	BL20 Pishu
	Bladder 20
	Back-Shu of the Spleen
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11).

	BL21 Weishu
	Bladder 21
	Back-Shu of the Stomach
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12).

	BL22 Sanjiaoshu
	Bladder 22
	Back-Shu of the Sanjiao
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (LI).

	BL23 Shenshu
	Bladder 23
	Back Shu point of the Kidneys.
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2).

	BL24 Qihaishu
	Bladder 24
	Sea of Qi Shu
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3).

	BL25 Dachangshu
	Bladder 25
	Back-Shu of the Large Intestine
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4).

	BL26 Guanyuanshu
	Bladder 26
	Gate of Origin Shu.
	1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5).

	BL27 Xiaochangshu
	Bladder 27
	Back-Shu of the Small Intestine
	1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen.

	BL28 Pangguangshu
	Bladder 28
	Back-Shu of the Bladder
	1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen.

	BL29 Zhonglushu
	Bladder 29
	Mid-Spine Shu
	1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen.

	BL30 Baihuanshu
	Bladder 30
	White Ring Shu
	1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen.

	BL31 Shangliao
	Bladder 31
	Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder Channels.
	Over the first posterior sacral foramen.

	BL32 Ciliao
	Bladder 32
	Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder Channels.
	Over the second posterior sacral foramen.

	BL33 Zhongliao
	Bladder 33
	Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder Channels.
	Over the third posterior sacral foramen.

	BL34 Xialiao
	Bladder 34
	Meeting Point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder Channels.
	Over the fourth posterior sacral foramen.

	BL35 Huiyang
	Bladder 35
	Meeting of the Yang
	0.5 cun lateral to the Governing vessel, level with the tip of the coccyx.

	BL36 Chengfu
	Bladder 36
	Hold and Support
	Just below the buttock, on a line directly superior to Weizhong UB40, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, in a depression between the hamstring muscles.

	BL37 Yinmen
	Bladder 37
	Gate of Abundance
	On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to Chengfu UB36, and 8 cun proximal to Weizhone UB40, on the line connecting Chengfu UB36 and Weizhong UB40.

	BL38 Fuxi
	Bladder 38
	Floating Cleft
	On the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to Weiyang UB39, on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris.

	BL39 Weiyang
	Bladder 39
	Lower He-Sea Point of the Sanjiao
	At the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris.

	BL40 Weizhong
	Bladder 40
	He-Sea Earth point of the Bladder channel.
	At the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinousus.

	BL41 Fufen
	Bladder 41
	Meeting Point of the Bladder and Small Intestine Channels.
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2) and level with Fengmen UB12.

	BL42 Pohu
	Bladder 42
	Door of the Corporeal Soul
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3) and level with Feishu UB13.

	BL43 Gaohuanshu
	Bladder 43
	Vital Region Shu
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4) and level with Jueyinshu UB14.

	BL44 Shentang
	Bladder 44
	Hall of the Spirit
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5) and level with Xinshu UB15.

	BL45 Yixi
	Bladder 45
	Yi Xi
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6) and level with Dushu UB16.

	BL46 Geguan
	Bladder 46
	Diaphragm Gate
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) and level with Geshu UB17.

	BL47 Hun Men
	Bladder 47
	Soul's Gate
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) and level with Ganshu UB18.

	BL48 Yanggang
	Bladder 48
	Yang's Key Link
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) and level with Danshu UB19.

	BL49 Yishe
	Bladder 49
	Abode of Thought
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) and level with Pishu UB20. Contraindication Needle

	BL50 Weicang
	Bladder 50
	Stomach Granary
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12) and level with Weishu UB21.

	BL51 Huangmen
	Bladder 51
	Vitals Gate
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) and level with Sanjiaoshu UB22. Contraindication Moxa

	BL52 Zhishi
	Bladder 52
	Residence of the Will
	3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) and level with Shenshu UB23.

	BL53 Baohuang
	Bladder 53
	Bladder's Vitals
	3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra.

	BL54 Zhibian
	Bladder 54
	Order's Limit.
	On the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus. Contraindication Moxa

	BL55 Heyang
	Bladder 55
	Confluence of Yang
	On the lower leg, 2 cun inferior to Weizhong UB40, on the line connecting Weizhong UB40 and Chengshan UB57, in the depression between the two heads of gastrocnemius muscle.

	BL56 Chengjin
	Bladder 56
	Support the Sinews
	On the lower leg, 5 cun below Weizhong UB40 and midway between Heyang UB55 and Chengshan UB57, in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle. Contraindication Needle

	BL57 Chengshan
	Bladder 57
	Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
	On the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to Weizhong UB40, I.e. midway between Weizhong UB40 and Kunlun UB60.

	BL58 Feiyang
	Bladder 58
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Bladder Channel.
	On the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to Chengshan UB57.

	BL59 Fuyang
	Bladder 59
	Xi-Cleft Point of Yang Motility vessel
	On the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB60.

	BL60 Kunlun
	Bladder 60
	Jing-River and Fire Point of the Bladder Channel. Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point.
	Behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon. Contraindication Needle During Pregnancy

	BL61 Pucan
	Bladder 61
	Meeting Point of the Bladder Channel with the Yang Motility vessel.
	On the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to Kunlun UB60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum.

	BL62 Shenmai
	Bladder 62
	The confluent point of the Yang Motility vessel. Also the Si-miao Ghost point
	On the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons. Contraindication Moxa BL67 During Pregnancy

	BL63 Jinmen
	Bladder 63
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Bladder channel. Meeting Point of the Bladder channel with the Yang Linking vessel.
	On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.

	BL64 Jinggu
	Bladder 64
	Yuan-Source Point of the Bladder Channel.
	On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.

	BL65 Shugu
	Bladder 65
	Shu-Stream and Wood Point of the Bladder Channel.
	On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone.

	BL66 Zutonggu
	Bladder 66
	Ying-Spring and Water Point of the Bladder channel.
	On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarso-phalangeal joint.

	BL67 Zhiyin
	Bladder 67
	Jing-Well and Metal point of the Bladder channel.
	On the dorsal aspect of the little toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Gall Bladder Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	GB1 Tongziliao
	Gall Bladder 1
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
	In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus. Contraindication Moxa

	GB2 Tinghui
	Gall Bladder 2
	Meeting of Hearing
	In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with the mouth wide open.

	GB3 Shangguan
	Gall Bladder 3
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels
	Anterior to the ear, in the hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to Xiaguan ST7. Contraindication Needle (Deep)

	GB4 Hanyan
	Gall Bladder 4
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels
	In the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter of the distance between Touwei ST8 and Qubin GB7. Contraindication Needle (Deep)

	GB5 Xuanlu
	Gall Bladder 5
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Stomach, Sanjiao and Large Intestine Channels.
	In the temporal region, within the hairline, one half the distance between Touwei ST8 and Qubin GB7. Contraindication Needle (Deep)

	GB6 Xuanli
	Gall Bladder 6
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Stomach, Sanjiao and Large Intestine Channels.
	In the temporal region, within the hairline, three quarters the distance between Touwei ST8 and Qubin GB7.

	GB7 Qubin
	Gall Bladder 7
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder Channels
	In the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and one finger breadth anterior to Jiaosun SJ20.

	GB8 Shuaigu
	Gall Bladder 8
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder Channels
	In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear.

	GB9 Tianchong
	Gall Bladder 9
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder Channels
	Above the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu GB8.

	GB10 Fubai
	Gall Bladder 10
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder Channels
	Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from Tianchong GB9 to Wangu GB12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression about one third of the distance between Tianchong GB9 and Wangu GB12

	GB11 Touqiaoyin
	Gall Bladder 11
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Bladder, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels.
	Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from Tianchong GB9 to Wangu GB12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression slightly greater than two thirds of the distance between Tianchong GB

	GB12 Wangu
	Gall Bladder 12
	Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder channels.
	In the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

	GB13 Benshen
	Gall Bladder 13
	Meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel with the Yawg Linking Vessel.
	On the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, two thirds of the distance between Shenting DU24 and Touwei ST8.

	GB14 Yangbai
	Gall Bladder 14
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder with the Yang Linking vessel and Sanjiao, Stomach, and Large Intestine Channels.
	On the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead.

	GB15 Toulinqi
	Gall Bladder 15
	Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder channels with the Yang Linking Vessel.
	On the forehead, directly above Yangbai GB14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between Shenting DU24 and Touwei ST8. Contraindication Moxa (Potential Blindness)

	GB16 Muchuang
	Gall Bladder 16
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
	Above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB15 and Fengchi GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Toulinqi GB15.

	GB17 Zhengying
	Gall Bladder 17
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
	In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB15 and Fengchi GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Muchuang GB16.

	GB18 Chengling
	Gall Bladder 18
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
	In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB15 and Fengchi GB20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Zhengying GB17. Contraindication Needle

	GB19 Naokong
	Gall Bladder 19
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel
	In the occipital region, directly above Fengchi GB20, level with Naohu DU17.

	GB20 Fengchi
	Gall Bladder 20
	Meeting point of San Jiao, Gall Bladder, and Yang Wei.
	Below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu DU16 and Wangu GB12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles.

	GB21 Jianjing
	Gall Bladder 21
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels with the Yang Linking vessel.
	Midway between Dazhui DU14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle. Contraindication Needle Heart Problems Or In Pregnancy

	GB22 Yuanye
	Gall Bladder 22
	Armpit Abyss
	On the mid-axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level of the nipple. Contraindication Moxa

	GB23 Zhejin
	Gall Bladder 23
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder Channels.
	Below the axilla in the fifth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to Yuanye GB22, approximately at the level of the nipple.

	GB24 Riyue
	Gall Bladder 24
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Spleen Channels with the Yang Linking vessel. Front Mu of the Gall Bladder.
	On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

	GB25 Jingmen
	Gall Bladder 25
	Front-Mu Point of the Kidneys
	Below the lateral aspect of the ribcage, anterior and inferior to the free end of the 12th rib.

	GB26 Daimai
	Gall Bladder 26
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
	Directly below Zhangmen LIV13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib), level with the umbilicus.

	GB27 Wushu
	Gall Bladder 27
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
	In the depression just anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine, approximately level with Guanyuan CV4 (3 cun below the umbilicus).

	GB28 Weidao
	Gall Bladder 28
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel.
	0.5 cun anterior and inferior to Wushu GB27.

	GB29 Juliao
	Gall Bladder 29
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel
	On the lateral aspect of the hip joint, at the midpoint of a line drawn between the anterior superior iliac spine and the prominence of the greater trochanter.

	GB30 Huantiao
	Gall Bladder 30
	Meeting Point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder Channels.
	On the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, one third of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (Yaoshu DU2).

	GB31 Fengshi
	Gall Bladder 31
	Wind Market
	On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease.

	GB32 Zhongdu
	Gall Bladder 32
	Middle Ditch
	On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to Fengshi GB31.

	GB33 Xiyangguan
	Gall Bladder 33
	Knee Yang Gate
	On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femoris. Contraindication Moxa

	GB34 Yanglingquan
	Gall Bladder 34
	He-Sea and Earth point, influential point of Tendons.
	Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

	GB35 Yangjiao
	Gall Bladder 35
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Yang Linking Vessel.
	On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the posterior border of the fibula.

	GB36 Waiqui
	Gall Bladder 36
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Gall Bladder Channel.
	On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula.

	GB37 Guangming
	Gall Bladder 37
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Gall Bladder Channel.
	On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula.

	GB38 Yangfu
	Gall Bladder 38
	Jing-River and Fire Point of the Gall Bladder Channel.
	On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula.

	GB39 Xuanzhong
	Gall Bladder 39
	Hui-Meeting Point for Marrow
	Above the ankle joint, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis.

	GB40 Qiuxu
	Gall Bladder 40
	Yuan Source point
	At the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus.

	GB41 Zulinqi
	Gall Bladder 41
	Shu-Stream and Wood Point of the Gall Bladder Channel. Confluent Point of the Girdling vessel.
	In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of Muscle extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe).

	GB42 Diwuhui
	Gall Bladder 42
	Earth Five Meetings
	Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of muscle extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe). Contraindication Moxa

	GB43 Xiaxi
	Gall Bladder 43
	Ying-Spring and Water Point of the Gall Bladder Channel
	Between the 4th and 5th little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

	GB44 Zuqiaoyin
	Gall Bladder 44
	Jing Well and Metal point.
	On the dorsal aspect of the 4th toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Stomach Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	ST1 Chengqi
	Stomach 1
	Meeting point of the Stomach channel with Yang Motility and Conception Vessels
	With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infaorbital ridge. Contraindication Needle

	ST2 Sibai
	Stomach 2
	Four Whites
	With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen. Contraindication Needle

	ST3 Juliao
	Stomach 3
	Meeting point of the Stomach channel with Yang Motility Vessel.
	With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located directly below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the naso-labila groove.

	ST4 Dicang
	Stomach 4
	Meeting point of the Stomach and Large Intestine Channels with Yang Motility and Conception Vessels.
	0.4 cun lateral tot he corner of the mouth.

	ST5 Daying
	Stomach 5
	Great Welcome
	Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle.

	ST6 Jiache
	Stomach 6
	Sun Si-miao Ghost point
	Approximately 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to at the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle.

	ST7 Xiaguan
	Stomach 7
	Meeting point of the Stomach and Gall Bladder Channels
	At the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible. Contraindication Moxa

	ST8 Touwei
	Stomach 8
	Meeting point of the Stomach and Gall Bladder Channels with the Yang Linking vessel
	At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline. Contraindication Moxa

	ST9 Renying
	Stomach 9
	Meeting point of the Stomach and Gall Bladder channels. Window of Heaven Point. Point of the Sea of Qi.
	Level with the tip and 1.5 cun lateral tot he laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage. Contraindication Needle (deep)

	ST10 Shuitu
	Stomach 10
	Water Prominence
	On the neck, at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between Renyin ST9 and Qishe ST11.

	ST11 Qishe
	Stomach 11
	Abode of Qi
	At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below Renying ST9 in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

	ST12 Quepen
	Stomach 12
	Meeting point of the Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Gall Bladder Channels/
	In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.

	ST13 Qihu
	Stomach 13
	Qi Door
	At the top of the chest, directly below Quepen ST12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral tot he midline, on the mamillary line.

	ST14 Kufang
	Stomach 14
	Storehouse
	On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Huagai CV20) on the mamillary line.

	ST15 Wuyi
	Stomach 15
	Room Screen
	On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Zigong CV19) on the mamillary line.

	ST16 Yingchuang
	Stomach 16
	Breast Window
	On the chest, in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Yutang CV18), on the mamillary line.

	ST17 Ruzhong
	Stomach 17
	Middle of the Breast
	At the center of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline. Contraindication Needle, Moxa

	ST18 Rugen
	Stomach 18
	Root of the Breast
	Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space.

	ST19 Burong
	Stomach 19
	Not Contained
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral tot he midline and 6 cun superior tot he umbilicus, level with Juque CV14.

	ST20 Chengman
	Stomach 20
	Supporting Fullness
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shangwan CV13.

	ST21 Liangmen
	Stomach 21
	Beam Gate
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Zhongwan CV14.

	ST22 Guanmen
	Stomach 22
	Pass Gate
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Jianli CV11.

	ST23 Taiyi
	Stomach 23
	Supreme Utility
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Xiawan CV10.

	ST24 Huaroumen
	Stomach 24
	Slippery Flesh Gate
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shuifen CV9.

	ST25 Tianshu
	Stomach 25
	Front-Mu of the Large Intestine
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus. Contraindication Needle During Pregnancy

	ST26 Wailing
	Stomach 26
	Outer Mound
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Yinjiao CV7.

	ST27 Daju
	Stomach 27
	The Great
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Shimen CV5.

	ST28 Shuidao
	Stomach 28
	Water Passage
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Guanyuan CV4.

	ST29 Guilai
	Stomach 29
	Return
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Zhongji CV3.

	ST30 Qichong
	Stomach 30
	Meeting point of the Stomach channel with Penetrating vessel. Point of the Sea of Water and Grain.
	On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of symphysis pubis (Qugu CV2).

	ST31 Biguan
	Stomach 31
	Thigh Gate
	On the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis.

	ST32 Futu
	Stomach 32
	Crouching Rabbit
	On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella. Contraindication Moxa

	ST33 Yinshi
	Stomach 33
	Yin Market
	On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.

	ST34 Liangqiu
	Stomach 34
	Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach Channel
	On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.

	ST35 Dubi
	Stomach 35
	Calf's Nose
	On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament.

	ST36 Zusanli
	Stomach 36
	He-Sea and Earth point of the Stomach channel.
	Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST35, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

	ST37 Shangjuxu
	Stomach 37
	Lower He-Sea point of the large Intestine. Point of the Sea of Blood
	On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST36, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

	ST38 Tiaokou
	Stomach 38
	Lines Opening
	On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

	ST39 Xiajuxu
	Stomach 39
	Lower He-Sea point of the Small Intestine. Point of Sea of Blood
	On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST37, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

	ST40 Fenglung
	Stomach 40
	Luo-Connecting point of the Stomach channel.
	On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, two finger breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia (I.e.one finger-breadth lateral to Tiaokou ST38).

	ST41 Jiexi
	Stomach 41
	Jing River point, (Fire).
	On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus.

	ST42 Chongyang
	Stomach 42
	Yuan-Source Point of the Stomach Channel
	On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST41 and Xiangu ST43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis a

	ST43 Xiangu
	Stomach 43
	Shu-Stream and Wood point of the Stomach Channel
	On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST44.

	ST44 Neiting
	Stomach 44
	Ying-Spring and Water point of the Stomach Channel.
	On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

	ST45 Lidui
	Stomach 45
	Jing-Well and Metal point of the Stomach Channel.
	On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Small Intestine Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	SI1 Shaoze
	Small Intestine 1
	Jing-Well and Metal point of the Small Intestine channel.
	On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

	SI2 Qiangu
	Small Intestine 2
	Ying-Spring and Water Point of the Small Intestine channel.
	On the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.

	SI3 Houxi
	Small Intestine 3
	Shu-Stream and Wood Point of the Small Intestine Channel. Confluent Point of the Governing Vessel.
	On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.

	SI4 Wangu
	Small Intestine 4
	Yuan-Source Point of the Small Intestine Channel.
	On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.

	SI5 Yanggu
	Small Intestine 5
	Jing-River and Fire Point of the Small Intestine Channel.
	At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone.

	SI6 Yanglao
	Small Intestine 6
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Small Intestine Channel.
	When the palm of the hand is placed on the chest, this point is located on the dorsal aspect of the head of the ulna, in a cleft level with and to the radial side of the high point of the styloid process of the ulna.

	SI7 Zhizheng
	Small Intestine 7
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Small Intestine Channel.
	On a line connecting Yanggu SI5 and Xiaohai SI8, 5 cun proximal to Yanggu SI5, in the groove between the anterior border of the ulna and the muscle belly of flexor carpi ulnaris.

	SI8 Xiaohai
	Small Intestine 8
	He-Sea and Earth Point of the Small Intestine Channel.
	In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

	SI9 Jianzhen
	Small Intestine 9
	True Shoulder
	On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.

	SI10 Naoshu
	Small Intestine 10
	Meeting Point of the Small Intestine and Bladder Channels with the Yang Linking and Motility Vessels.
	On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position. Contraindication Moxa

	SI11 Tianzong
	Small Intestine 11
	Heavenly Gathering
	On the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula. Contraindication Needle

	SI12 Bingfeng
	Small Intestine 12
	Meeting Point of the Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Sanjiao and Gall Bladder Channels.
	In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised.

	SI13 Quyaun
	Small Intestine 13
	Crooked Wall
	In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI10 and the spinous process of T2.

	SI14 Jianwaishu
	Small Intestine 14
	Outer Shoulder Shu
	3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao DU13).

	SI15 Jianzhongzhu
	Small Intestine 15
	Middle Shoulder Shu
	2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7 (Dazhui DU14).On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence.

	SI16 Tianchuang
	Small Intestine 16
	Point of the Window of Heaven
	On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence.

	SI17 Tianrong
	Small Intestine 17
	Point of the Window of Heaven
	In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

	SI18 Quanliao
	Small Intestine 18
	Meeting Point of the Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels.
	Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone. Contraindication Moxa

	SI19 Tinggong
	Small Intestine 19
	Meeting Point of the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Gall Bladder Channels.
	With the mouth open, this point is located in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Large Intestine Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	LI1 Shangyang
	Large Intestine 1
	Jing-Well and Metal point of the Large Intestine channel
	On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

	LI2 Erjian
	Large Intestine 2
	Ying-Spring and Water point of the Large Intestine channel.
	On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.

	LI3 Sanjian
	Large Intestine 3
	Shu-Stream and Wood Point of the Large Intestine Channel
	On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

	LI4 Hegu
	Large Intestine 4
	Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine channel. Command point of the Face.
	On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border. Contraindication Needle during pregnancy

	LI5 Yangxi
	Large Intestine 5
	Jing-River and Fire point of the Large Intestine Channel
	On the radial side of the wrist , in the center of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox).

	LI6 Pianli
	Large Intestine 6
	Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine
	3 cun proximal to Yangxi LI5 on the line connecting Yangxi LI5 with Quchi LI11.

	LI7 Wenliu
	Large Intestine 7
	Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine Channel
	5 cun proximal to Yangxi LI5 on the line connecting Yangxi LI5 with Quchi LI11.

	LI8 Xialian
	Large Intestine 8
	Lower Angle
	On the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to Quchi LI 11, on the line connecting Quchi LI11 with Yangxi LI5.

	LI9 Shanglian
	Large Intestine 9
	Upper Angle
	On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to Quchi LI11 with Yangxi LI5.

	LI10 Shousanli
	Large Intestine 10
	Arm Three Miles
	On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to Quchi LI11, on the line connecting Quchi LI11 with Yangxi LI5.

	LI11 Quchi
	Large Intestine 11
	He-Sea and Earth point of the Large Intestine Channel.
	At the elbow, midway between Chize LU5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.

	LI12 Zhouliao
	Large Intestine 12
	Elbow Crevice
	When the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to Quichi LI11.

	LI13 Shouwuli
	Large Intestine 13
	Arm Five Miles
	On the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to Quchi LI11, on the line connecting Quchi LI11 with Jainyu LI15.

	LI14 Binao
	Large Intestine 14
	Meeting point of the Large Intestine, Small Intestine and Bladder Channels with Yang Linking Vessel
	On the lateral side of the upper arm, in the visible and tender depression formed between the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle and the brachialis muscle, approximately three fifths of the distance along the line drawn between Quichi LI11 and Jianyu

	LI15 Jianyu
	Large Intestine 15
	Meeting point of the Large Intestine Channel with Yang Motility vessel
	In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle. (Note: Jianliao SJ14 is located in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the acromion). Contraindication Moxa

	LI16 Jugu
	Large Intestine 16
	Meeting point of the Large Intestine Channel with Yang Motility vessel
	On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.

	LI17 Tianding
	Large Intestine 17
	Heaven's Tripod
	On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to Futu LI18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

	LI18 Futu
	Large Intestine 18
	Point of the Window of Heaven
	On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

	LI19 Kouheliao
	Large Intestine 19
	Mouth Grain Crevice
	Below the lateral margin of the nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to rezhong DU26. Contraindication Moxa

	LI20 Yingxiang
	Large Intestine 20
	Meeting point of the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels
	In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. Contraindication Moxa

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Triple Burner Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	TE1 Guanchong
	Triple Burner 1
	Jing-Well and Metal Point of the Sanjiao Channel
	On the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

	TE2 Yemen
	Triple Burner 2
	Ying Spring and Water Point of the Sanjiao Channel.
	Between the ring and little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

	TE3 Zhongzhu
	Triple Burner 3
	Shu-Stream and Wood Point of the Sanjiao Channel.
	On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints.

	TE4 Yangchi
	Triple Burner 4
	Yuan-Source Point of the Sanjiao Channel
	On the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi.

	TE5 Waiguan
	Triple Burner 5
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Sanjiao Channel. Confluent Point of the Yang Linking Vessel
	2 cun proximal to Yangchi TE4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons.

	TE6 Zhigou
	Triple Burner 6
	Jing-River and Fire Point of the Sanjiao Channel.
	3 cun proximal to Yangchi TE4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle.

	TE7 Huizong
	Triple Burner 7
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Sanjiao Channel
	3 cun proximal to Yangchi TE4, level with and on the ulnar side of Zhigou TE6, in the depression between the ulna and the extensor digitorum communis muscle. Contraindication Needle

	TE8 Sanyangluo
	Triple Burner 8
	Three Yang Luo
	4 cun proximal to Yangchi TE4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extrensor digitorum communis muscle. Contraindication Needle

	TE9 Sidu
	Triple Burner 9
	Four Rivers
	In the depression between the radius and the ulna, on a line drawn between Yangchi TE4 and the lateral epicondyle of humerus, 7 cun proximal to Yangchi TE4.

	TE10 Tianjing
	Triple Burner 10
	He-Sea and Earth Point of the Sanjiao Channel
	With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon.

	TE11 Qinglengyuan
	Triple Burner 11
	Clear Cold Abyss
	With the elbow flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to the Tianjing TE10.

	TE12 Xiaoluo
	Triple Burner 12
	Dispersing Luo River
	On the upper arm, on a line drawn between Tianjing TE10 and Jianliao TE14, 4 cun proximal to Tianjing TE10 and 6 cun distal to Jianliao TE14.

	TE13 Naohui
	Triple Burner 13
	Meeting Point of the Sanjiao channel and the Yang Linking Vessel.
	On the upper arm, where the line drawn between Tianjing TE10 and Jianliao TE14 meets the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, approximately two thirds of the distance between the two points.

	TE14 Jianliao
	Triple Burner 14
	Shoulder Crevice
	At the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion.

	TE15 Tianliao
	Triple Burner 15
	Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gall Bladder Channels and Yang Linking Vessel.
	In the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB21 and Quyuan SI13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa).

	TE16 Tianyou
	Triple Burner 16
	Point of the Window of Heaven
	On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the angle of the mandible, approximately 1 cun inferior to Wangu GB12. Contraindication Needle

	TE17 Yifeng
	Triple Burner 17
	Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gall Bladder Channels.
	Behind the earlobe, between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process, in the depression just superior to the palpable transverse process of the first cervical vertebra.

	TE18 Qimai
	Triple Burner 18
	Spasm Vessel
	Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the masotid bone, one third of the distance along a curved line drawn from Yifeng TE17 to Jiaosun TE20 following the line of the rim of the ear.

	TE19 Luxi
	Triple Burner 19
	Skull's Rest
	Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the masotid bone, two thirds of the distance along a curved line drawn from Yifeng TE17 to Jiaosun TE20 following the line of the rim of the ear. Contraindication Bleeding

	TE20 Jiaosun
	Triple Burner 20
	Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Small Intestine and Gall Bladder Channels.
	On the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards.

	TE21 Ermen
	Triple Burner 21
	Ear Gate
	In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible.

	TE22 Erheliao
	Triple Burner 22
	Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Gall Bladder and Small Intestine Channels
	Approximately 0.5 cun anterior to the upper border of the root of the ear, in a slight depression on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple

	TE23 Sizhukong
	Triple Burner 23
	Silken Bamboo Hollow
	In the depression on the supraorbital margin, at the lateral end of the eyebrow. Contraindication Moxa

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Pericardium Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	PC1 Tianchi
	Pericardium 1
	Meeting point of the P, GB, Liv and SJ channels. Point of the Window of Heaven
	1 cun lateral to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space.

	PC2 Tianquan
	Pericardium 2
	Heavenly Spring
	On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle.

	PC3 Quze
	Pericardium 3
	He-Sea and Water Point of the Pericardium Channel
	On the transverse-cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponerurosis of biceps brachii muscle.

	PC4 Ximen
	Pericardium 4
	Xi-Cleft Point of the Pericardium Channel
	On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to Daling P7, on the line connecting Daling P7 and Quze P3, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

	PC5 Jianshi
	Pericardium 5
	Jing-River and Metal Point of the Pericardium Channel
	On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to Daling P7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

	PC6 Neiguan
	Pericardium 6
	Luo-Connecting point of the Pericardium channel. Confluent point of the Yin Linking vessel.
	On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to Daling P7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

	PC7 Daling
	Pericardium 7
	Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the Pericardium channel. Sun Si-maio Ghost point.
	At the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with Shenmen HE7.

	PC8 Laogong
	Pericardium 8
	Ying-Spring and Fire Point of the Pericardium Channel
	Between the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone.

	PC9 Zhongchong
	Pericardium 9
	Jing-Well and Wood Point of the Pericardium Channel
	In the center of the tip of the middle finger. Alternatively, this point is sometimes located at the radial side of the middle finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Conception Vessel Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	CV1 Huiyin
	Conception Vessel 1
	Meeting Point of the Conception, Penetrating and Governing Vessels.
	At the perineum, midway between the anus and the scrotum in men, and the anus and posterior labial commissure in women.

	CV2 Qugu
	Conception Vessel 2
	Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Liver Channel
	On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus.

	CV3 Zhongji
	Conception Vessel 3
	Front-Mu Point of the Bladder. Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver and Kidney Channels.
	On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun superior to the border of the pubic symphysis, 4 cun below the umbilicus.

	CV4 Guanyuan
	Conception Vessel 4
	Front-Mu Point of the Small Intestine. Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver and Kidney Channels.
	On the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Contraindication Needle Or Moxa During Pregnancy

	CV5 Shimen
	Conception Vessel 5
	Front-Mu Point of the Sanjiao
	On the midline of the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Contraindication Needle Or Moxa Female Patient

	CV6 Qihai
	Conception Vessel 6
	Sea of Qi
	On the midline of the lower abdomen,1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.

	CV7 Yinjiao
	Conception Vessel 7
	Meeting Point of the conception and Penetrating Vessels and the Kidney Channel.
	On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.

	CV8 Shenque
	Conception Vessel 8
	Needling is Contraindicated. Moxa is applicable
	In the center of the umbilicus. Contraindication Needle

	CV9 Shuifen
	Conception Vessel 9
	Water Separation
	On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus and 7 cun below the sternocostal angle.

	CV10 Xiawan
	Conception Vessel 10
	Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen Channel.
	On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 6 cun below the sternocostal angle.

	CV11 Jianliao
	Conception Vessel 11
	Strengthen the Interior
	On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle. Contraindication Moxa During Pregnancy

	CV12 Zhongwan
	Conception Vessel 12
	Front-Mu point of the Stomach. The meeting point of the Conception vessel with the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Stomach channels.
	On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus and midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle.

	CV13 Shangwan
	Conception Vessel 13
	Meeting Point of the Conception vessel with the Stomach and Small Intestine Channels
	On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle.

	CV14 Juque
	Conception Vessel 14
	Front-Mu of the Heart
	On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun below the sternocostal angle. Contraindication Needle (Deep)

	CV15 Jiuwei
	Conception Vessel 15
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Conception Vessel
	On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle. Contraindication Needle

	CV16 Zhongting
	Conception Vessel 16
	Central Courtyard
	On the midline of the abdomen at the sternocostal angle.

	CV17 Shanzhong
	Conception Vessel 17
	Front-Mu of the Pericardium. Point of Sea of Qi. Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channel
	On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum. Contraindication Needle

	CV18 Yutang
	Conception Vessel 18
	Jade Hall
	On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the third intercostal space and the sternum.

	CV19 Zigong
	Conception Vessel 19
	Purple Palace
	On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the second intercostal space and the sternum.

	CV20 Huagai
	Conception Vessel 20
	Magnificent Canopy
	On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the first intercostal space and the sternum.

	CV21 Xuanji
	Conception Vessel 21
	Jade Pivot
	On the midline of the manubrium of the sternum, midway between Huagai CV20 and Tiantu CV22.

	CV22 Tiantu
	Conception Vessel 22
	Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessel. Point of Window of Heaven.
	On the midline, in the center of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch.

	CV23 Lianquan
	Conception Vessel 23
	Meeting Point of the Conception and yin Linking Vessels.
	On the anterior midline of the neck, in the depression above the hyoid bone.

	CV24 Chengjiang
	Conception Vessel 24
	Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Governing Vessel and Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
	Above the chin, in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove.

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

Governing Vessel Meridian	Click on the Point (exp. BL1) for point locations and images

	GV1 Changqiang
	Governing Vessel 1
	Luo-Connecting Point of the Governing Vessel. Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Gall Bladder and Kidney Channel
	On the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.

	GV2 Yaoshu
	Governing Vessel 2
	Lumbar Shu
	On the midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus.

	GV3 Yaoyangguan
	Governing Vessel 3
	Lumbar Yang Gate
	On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

	GV4 Mingmen
	Governing Vessel 4
	Gate of Life
	On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. Contraindication Moxa In Young Males

	GV5 Xuanshu
	Governing Vessel 5
	Suspended Pivot
	On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

	GV6 Jizhong
	Governing Vessel 6
	Center of the Spine
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra. Contraindication Moxa

	GV7 Zhongshu
	Governing Vessel 7
	Central Pivot
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.

	GV8 Jinsuo
	Governing Vessel 8
	Sinew Contraction
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

	GV9 Zhiyang
	Governing Vessel 9
	Reaching Yang
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.

	GV10 Lingtai
	Governing Vessel 10
	Spirit Tower
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.

	GV11 Shendao
	Governing Vessel 11
	Spirit Pathway
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra. Contraindication Needle

	GV12 Shenzhu
	Governing Vessel 12
	Body Pillar
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

	GV13 Taodao
	Governing Vessel 13
	Meeting Point of the Governing vessel with the Bladder Channel
	On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.

	GV14 Dazhui
	Governing Vessel 14
	Meeting Point of the Governing vessel with the six yang channels of the hand and foot. Point of Sea of Qi.
	On the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.

	GV15 Yamen
	Governing Vessel 15
	Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels. Point of the Sea of Qi.
	On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Fengfu DU16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra. Contraindication Needle (Deep)

	GV16 Fengfu
	Governing Vessel 16
	Meeting Point of the Governing and Yang Linking Vessels. Point of the Sea of Marrow. Point of the Window of Heaven.
	On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance. Contraindication Moxa

	GV17 Naohu
	Governing Vessel 17
	Meeting Point of the Governing vessel with the Bladder Channel
	At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu DU16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance. Contraindication Needle Or Moxa

	GV18 Qiangjian
	Governing Vessel 18
	Unyielding Space
	At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior Naohu DU17, midway between Fengfu DU16 and Baihui DU20.

	GV19 Houding
	Governing Vessel 19
	Behind the Crown
	At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Qiangjian DU18 and 1.5 cun posterior to Baihui DU20.

	GV20 Baihui
	Governing Vessel 20
	Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder, Gall Bladder, Sanjiao and Liver Channels. Point of Sea of Marrow.
	At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protube

	GV21 Qianding
	Governing Vessel 21
	In Front of the Crown
	At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Baihui DU20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

	GV22 Xinhui
	Governing Vessel 22
	Fontanelle Meeting
	At the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

	GV23 Shangxing
	Governing Vessel 23
	Sun Si-miao Ghost Point
	At the top of the head on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to Shenting DU24. Contraindication Moxa

	GV24 Shenting
	Governing Vessel 24
	Meeting point of the Governing Vessel of the Bladder and Stomach Channels.
	At the top of the head on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to Shangxing DU23. Contraindication Needle

	GV25 Suliao
	Governing Vessel 25
	White Crevice
	On the midline at the tip of the nose.

	GV26 Renzhong
	Governing Vessel 26
	Meeting Point of the Governing vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels. Sun Si-maio Ghost Point.
	Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum. Contraindication Moxa Extreme Warning

	GV27 Duiduan
	Governing Vessel 27
	Extremity of the Mouth
	On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and philtrum.

	GV28 Yinjiao
	Governing Vessel 28
	Meeting Point of the Governing vessel with the Conception vessel and Stomach Channel.
	Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum. Contraindication Moxa

Heart     Lung     Liver     Kidney     Spleen
Urinary Bladder     Gall Bladder     Stomach
Small Intestine     Large Intestine     Triple Burner
Pericardium     Conception Vessel     Governing Vessel

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