Bulang KI22: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Bu: step Lang: corridor Bulang lies along the Zhongting (middle courtyard). When the Qi of the meridian flows here, it is stepping into a corridor on either side of a courtyard. Point: KI22 Chinese Name: 步廊 Name:Bulang English Name/Meaning: Walking Corridor Pinyin: bù láng Han Geul 한글: bo rang 보랑 Romaji: hō ro? Vietnamese:…

Chongyang ST 42 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Chong: important Yang: Yang of Yin-yang The point is where the chongyang is located (arteria dorsalis pedis). Point: ST-42 Chinese Name: 冲阳 Name: Chongyang English Name/Meaning: Rushing Yang Pinyin: chōng yáng Han Geul 한글: chung yang 충양 Romaji: shō yō Vietnamese: Xung dương Location: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed…

Dabao SP21 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Da: large               Bao: containing Dabao pertains to the major collateral of the spleen meridian. The spleen (earth) lies in the center and is related to all the zang-fu organs. Point: SP-21 Chinese Name: 大包 Name: Dabao English Name/Meaning: Great Wrapping Pinyin: dà bāo Han Geul 한글: dae po…

Qimen-LR14

Qimen LR14 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Qi : cycle Men: door The bilateral flanks where Qimen is locates looks like an open door. When the Qi of the meridian reaches here, it is considered as one cycle of circulation. Location: Directly below the nipple, at the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.. Functions: Promotes smooth flow…

Erheliao TE22: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Er: ear He: harmony Liao: foramen Erheliao is in the depression in front of the tragicus and improves hearing. Point: TE22 Chinese Name: 耳和髎 Name: Erheliao English Name/Meaning: Ear Harmony Crevice Pinyin: ěr hé liáo Han Geul 한글: hwa ryo 화료 Romaji: ji wa ryō? Vietnamese: (Nhĩ) Hòa liêu Location: Approximately 0.5 cun anterior…

Zulinqi GB41 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication, Method

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…

Laogong PC8 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Lao: labour Gong: centre The hand is used for labour. “Lao” refers to the hand. Laogong is in the centre of the palm. Location: In the middle of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, in the depression on the radial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone. When the fist is made,…

Shaochong HT9 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication, Method

Nomenclature: Shao: Young Chong: Gushing Shaochong is on the little finger on the Hand-Shaoyin Meridian, where the Qi of the meridian originates and gushes upwards along the meridian. Location: On the radial side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. Indications of shaochong: Opens cardiac orifices so help to…

lieque-lu7

Lieque LU7 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Lie: arrangement que: depression The hand-taiyin meridian branches from this point to connect the Hand -Yangming meridian. The point is in the depression superios to the styloid process of the radius. Location: On the upper edger of the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the…