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Mingmen(GV 4)
Meaning
Ming, life; men, door.
The kidney is the source of life. The point is between Shenshu, like a door for the Qi of the kidney.
Location
below the spinous process of teh 2nd lumbar vertebra
Indication
1. main point to treat diseases of genital Read More
Changqiang(GV 1)
Meaning
Chang, long; qiang, strong.
The spinal column is long and strong. The point is at the lower and of the spinal column.
Location
midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.
Indication
treating disorders of the anus and rectum: prolapse of Read More
The Conception Vessel:ZHONGJI
Meaning
Zhong, center; ji, exactly.
The point is exactly “at the center” of the body.
Location
4 cun below the umbilicus.
Indication
infection of urinary tract, urinary retention, nocturnal enuresis.
Irregular menstruation, hysteroptosis, male Read More
The Conception Vessel （CV）
Guanjianzi: The Conception Vessel，CV，in the middle of the bosom and abdomen，Huiyin，Chengjiang，Principal Indications，local diseases of the bosom，abdomen，head，face and neck，diseases of corresponding purtenance，boost up the enginery of the body，mental disordens
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The Extra points
Extra points are experiential points with specific names and definite locations, but are not attributed to the fourteen meridians. They are effective in the treatment of certain diseases. Although scattered over the body , they are still related to the meridians system. Some extra points are Read More
The Ashi Points
Ashi Points are also called “reflexing points”, “unfixed points” or “tender spots”. Chapter 13 of Miraculous Pivot says, “Tender spots can be used as acupuncture points”, and this was the primary method for point selection in early acupuncture and moxibustion treatments. Without Read More
Shangyang (LI 1)
Shangyang (LI 1)
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channel of Hand-Yangming
Guanjianzi: The Large Intestine Meridian，Hand Yangming，LI，anterior border，lateral aspect，upper limbs，neck and face，Shangyang，Yingxiang，Principal Indications，eyes，ears，mouth，teeth，nose，throat，abdomen，fever，headache，toothache，throat gall，various diseases Read More