Shendao GV11: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Shen: mind Dao: pathway The heart houses the mind. Shendao is medial to Xinshu (BL15), like a pathway of the mind. Point: GV11 Chinese Name: 神道 Name: She ndao Pinyin: shén dào English Name/Meaning: Way of the Spirit Han Geul 한글:sin do 신도 Romaji: shin dō Vietnamese:Thần đạo Location: Below the spinous process of…

Xuanshu GV5: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Xuan: suspended Shu: pivot Xuanshu GV5 lies on the lower back. When lying supine, the local region suspends as a pivot for lumbar movement. Point: GV5 Chinese Name: 悬枢 Name: Xuan shu Pinyin: xuán shū English Name/Meaning:Suspended Pivot Han Geul 한글: hyeon chu 현추 Romaji: ken sū? Vietnamese:Huyền khu Location: Below the spinous process…

Jinsuo GV8 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Jin: muscle Suo: contracture Jinsuo is beneficial in treating all kinds of muscle contracture. Point: GV8 Chinese Name: 筋缩 Name: Jin suo Pinyin: jīn suō English Name/Meaning: Muscle Spasm Han Geul 한글: geun chuk 근축 Romaji: kin shuku(?) Vietnamese:Cân súc Location: This point lies below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. Functions…

Zhongshu GV7: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Zhong : middle Shu: pivot Zhongshu lies below the 10th vertebra and is like a pivot in the middle of the spine. Point: GV7 Chinese Name: 中枢 Name:Zhongshu Pinyin: zhōng shū English Name/Meaning: Central Pivot Han Geul 한글: jung chu 중추 Romaji: chū sū? Vietnamese:Trung khu Location: In the depression below the spinous process…

Jizhong GV6: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Ji: spine Zhong: middle The point jizhong  lies on the middle of the spine. Point: GV6 Chinese Name: 脊中 Name: Ji zhong Pinyin: jì zhōng English Name/Meaning:Middle of the Spine Han Geul 한글: cheok jung 척중 Romaji: seki chū? Vietnamese:Tích trung Location: Jizhong, GV6 lies in the depression below the spinous process of T11….

Yaoshu GV2 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method

Nomenclature: Yao: lower back Shu: point Yaoshu GV2 lies on the lower back, where the Qi of the meridian infuses. Point: GV2 Chinese Name: 腰俞 Name: Yao shu Pinyin: yāo shū English Name/Meaning: Low Back Transporter Han Geul 한글: yo yu 요유 Romaji: yō yu? Vietnamese:Yêu du Location: On the midline in the sacro- coccygeal…

Huagai CV20: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Hua: magnificent Gai: umbrella Huagai refers to the emperor’s umbrella. The location of the point corresponds to the lung, which lies above the heart and like an umbrella over it. Point: CV20 Chinese Name:华盖 Name:Huagai Pinyin: huá gài English Name/Meaning: Splendid Cover Han Geul 한글:hwa gae 화개 Romaji: ko gai? Vietnamese:Hoa cái Location: On…

Chengjiang CV24 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Cheng: receiving Jiang: fluid Chengjiang is in the depression at the middle of the chin; it is where excessive saliva is received. English name/meaning : Fluid Container Chinese name: 承浆 Chinese pinyin : Cheng jiang Korean name: Sungjang Japanese name: Shosho Vietnamese name: Thua tu’o’ng French Name:Tchreng-tsiang Functions: Dispels wind invigorates collaterals, disperses swelling….

Lianquan CV23: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Lian: Clear Quan: Spring The two blood vessels below the tongue were called Lianquan CV23 in ancient times. It is at the upper margin of the laryngeal prominence, close to the Lianquan vessels. English name/meaning : Ridge Spring Chinese name: 廉泉 Chinese pinyin : Lianquan Korean name: Yomch’on Japanese name: Rensen Vietnamese name: liem…

Tiantu CV22: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature: Tian: heaven Tu: chimney The location of tiantu corresponds to the upper part of the trachea, which is like the chimney for the Qi of the lung. English name/meaning : Celestial Chimney Chinese name: 天突 Chinese pinyin : Tianfu Korean name: Ch’ondol Japanese name: Tentotsu Vietnamese name: Thien dot French Name:Tienn-trou Location: Tiantu is…

Xuanji CV21: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Xuan: rotation Ji: axis Xuanji is the name of the second and the third stars of the Big Dipper, opposite to the star Zigong. This point is also opposite to the point Zigong (CV19) and is therefore named Xuan-ji. Point: CV21 Chinese Name: 璇玑 Name: Xuanji Pinyin: xuán jī English Name/Meaning: Jade Rotator Han…

Zigong CV19: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method

Nomenclature: Zi: purple Gong: palace Zigong CV19 is the name of a star and refers to the emperor’s residence. This point corresponds to the heart which is the organ of monarch, and is therefore called Zigong. Purple Palace is the accomodation of the Heart, the Supreme Controller among the officials according to concept of Traditional…