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…
Nomenclature: Xuan: Hanging Zhong: bell Xuanzhong is above the lateral malleolus, where children in ancient times used to hang a bell. Point: GB38 Chinese Name: 阳辅 English Name/Meaning: Yang Assistance Pinyin: yáng fǔ Han Geul 한글: yang bo 양보 Romaji: yō ho Vietnamese: Dương phụ Location: 3 cun above the…
Nomenclature: Guangming: Brightness Guangming is a luo connecting point of the gall bladder meridian and is indicated in eye diseases to regain the brightness of the eyes. Point: GB37 Chinese Name: 光明 Name: Guangming English Name/Meaning: Bright Light Pinyin: guāng míng Han Geul 한글: gwang myeong 광명 Romaji: kō mei? Vietnamese: Quang minh Location: 5…
Nomenclature: Yang: Yang of yin-yang Ling: mound Quan: Spring The lateral is Yang. The head of the fibula at the lateral aspect of the knee is prominent as a mound below which in the depression yanglingquan is located , like a spring. Point: GB34 Chinese…
Nomenclature: Yang : Yang of Yin-yang Chi: pool Yangchi is in the depression on the back of the wrist and the qi of the meridian flows like water into a pool. Point: TE4 Chinese Name: 阳池 Name: Yangchi English Name/Meaning: Yang Pool Pinyin: yáng chí Han Geul 한글: yang ji…
Nomenclature: Feng: Pathogenic wind Shi: Market “Market” means gathering and dispersing. Fengshi is an important point for removing the pathogenic wind. Point: GB31 Chinese Name: 风市 Name: Fengshi English Name/Meaning: Wind Market Pinyin: fēng shì Han Geul 한글: pung si 풍시 Romaji: fū shi Vietnamese: Phong thị Location: Fengshi is located on the midline of…
Nomenclature: Huan: A ring Tiao: Jumo Huantiao is on the hipjoint, which is the pivot for jumping. Point: GB30 Chinese Name: 环跳 Name: Huantiao English Name/Meaning: Jumping Circle Pinyin: huán tiào Han Geul 한글: hwan do 환도 Romaji: kan chō Vietnamese: Hoàn khiêu Location: With the patient lying on the side with the upper hip…
Nomenclature: Dai: belt Mai: meridian Daimai pertain to the gall bladder meridian and meets at the Belt Vessel (Daimai). Chinese Name: 帶脉 English Name/Meaning: Girdling Vessel Pinyin: dài mài Han Geul 한글: dae maek 대맥 Romaji: tai myaku Vietnamese: Đới mạch Location: 8 cun posterior to Zhangmen(LR13), at the junction of the vertical line of…