Acupuncture points are the points on specific locations on the body that are stimulated to produce beneficial effects on body
Nomenclature: Tian: heaven Jing: well The upper indicates heaven. Tianjing is in the depression by the olecranon of the upper limb, which is linked to a well. Point: TE10 Chinese Name: 天井 Name: Tianjing English Name/Meaning: Heavenly Well Pinyin: tiān jǐng Han Geul 한글: cheon jeong 천정 Romaji: ten sei(?) Vietnamese: Thiên tỉnh Location: With…
Nomenclature: Chong: long Qiang: strong The spinal column is long and strong. Changqiang is at its lower end. English name/ meaning: Long and strong Chinese name: 長强 Chinese pinyin: Changqiang Korean name: Chang gang Japanese name: Chokyo Vietnamese name: Trường cường French: Tchrang-tsiang Location: The centre point between the tip of the coccyx…
Nomenclature: Si: four Du: river The yangze, the Yellow river, the Huaihe river and Jishui River were called Sidu in ancient times. The Qi of the meridian is able to irrigate more regions where it reaches this point. Point: TE9 Chinese Name: 四渎 Name: Sidu English Name/Meaning: Four Rivers Pinyin: sì dú Han Geul 한글:…
Nomenclature: Sanyang: The three yang meridians of the hand Luo: connection Sanyangluo connects with the three Yang meridians of the hand. Point: TE8 Chinese Name: 三阳络 Name: Sanyangluo English Name/Meaning: Three Yang Connection Pinyin: sān yáng luò Han Geul 한글: sam yang nak 삼양락 Romaji: san kyō raku? Vietnamese: Tam…
Nomenclature: Hui: meeting Zong: gathering Huizong is a xi-cleft point of this meridian, where the Qi of the meridian gathers. Point: TE7 Chinese Name: 会宗 Name: Huizong English Name/Meaning: Ancestral Meeting Pinyin: huì zōng Han Geul 한글: hui jung 회종 Romaji: e sō Vietnamese: Hội tông Location: At the level of Zhigou (SJ6), on the…
Nomenclature: Zhi: limb Gou: ditch Zhi here refers to the upper limbs. Zhigou point is located between the radius and the ulna. Point: TE6 Chinese Name: 支溝 Name: Zhigou English Name/Meaning: Branching Ditch Pinyin: zhī gōu Han Geul 한글: ji gu 지구 Romaji: shi kō? Vietnamese: Chi câu Location: On the dorsal aspect of the…
Nomenclature: Wai: lateral Guan: Pass Waiguan is at an important place on the lateral aspect of the forearm like a pass. Point: TE5 Chinese Name: 外关 Name: Waiguan English Name/Meaning: Outer Pass Pinyin: wài guān Han Geul 한글: oe gwan 외관 Romaji: gai kan Vietnamese: Ngoại quan Location: On the dorsal aspect of the forearm,…
Nomenclature: Tai : big Chong: important pass Taichong is on the foot, where the qi of the meridian is abundant. It is an important “pass” in the meridian. Location: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones….
Nomenclature: Xing: walking Jian: middle Xingjian is in the depression anterior to the first and second metatarsophalangeal joints. The Qi of the meridian runs between them. Location: On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the margin of the web between the 1st and 2nd toes. Functions: Drains liver fire (headache, red eyes, red…
Nomenclature: Da: big Dun: thickness “Da” refers to the big toe. Dadun is on the lateral aspect of the big toe, where the muscle is thick. Location: On the lateral side of the big toe, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. Functions: Regulates menstruation (regulates chong and ren channels, clears heat in…
Nomenclature : Zu: foot Lin: treatment qi: to tear Zulinqi is at the foot and is indicated in lacrimation and other eye diseases. Point: GB41 Chinese Name: 足临会 Name: Zulinqi English Name/Meaning: Foot Governor of Tears Pinyin: zú lín qì Han Geul 한글: im eup [족] 임읍 Romaji: ashi no rin kyū Vietnamese: Túc lâm…
Nomenclature: Qiu: Mound Xu: Large mound Qiuxu is between the lateral malleolus ( like a mound) and the peroneal trochlea of the calcaneous (like a large mound). Point: GB40 Chinese Name: 丘墟 English Name/Meaning: Mound of Ruins Pinyin: qiū xū Han Geul 한글: gu heo 구허 Romaji: kyū kyo Vietnamese: Khâu…