PointsDescriptionNeedlingActionsAnatomy

UB 4SCBenefits eyes & noses(branch of frontal nerve)

UB 5SCExpel interior wind, subdues liver yang(branch of frontal nerve)

UB 9SCExpel wind, subdues liver yang(branch of great occipital nerve)

UB 10PerpendicularExpel wind, subdue liver yangOccipital art & vein

UB 11Influential point of boneOblique to spine or infStrengthen bone, descend lung qiLung (pneumothorax risk)

UB 13Back-shu lungSame Nourish lung yin, tonify lung qiSame

UB 14Back-shu PCSame Regulate heart, soothes liverSame

UB 15Back-shu HTSame Nourish heart, calms mindSame

UB 16Back-shu GVSame Move blood, move qiSame

UB 17Back-shu diaphragm, influential point of boneSame Move blood, nourish blood, tonify qiSame

UB 18Back-shu liverSame Benefit liver & GBSame

UB 19Back-shu GBSame Resolve damp-heat in liver & GB, harmonize stomachSame

UB 20Back-shu spleenSame Tonify spleen & stomachSame

UB 21Back-shu stomachSame Harmonize stomach, tonify stomach qiSame

UB 22Back-shu TWPerpendicularResolves dampness, promote urinationKidney

UB 23Back-shu kidneyPerpendicularNourish kidney yin, tonify kidney qiKidney

UB 24PerpendicularStrengthen lower back, regulate menses(branch of L3 nerve)

UB 25Back-shu LIPerpendicularPromote function of LI, relieve pain(branch of L4 nerve)

UB 26PerpendicularBenefit urination, dissipate cold(branch of L5 nerve)

UB 27Back-shu SIPerpendicularPromote function of SI, benefit urination(branch of S1 nerve)

UB 28Back-shu UBPerpendicularRegulate UB, clear heat(branch of S1, S2 nerve)

UB 39PerpendicularBenefit UB, harmonize TWCommon peroneal nerve

UB 40Command point of upper and lower backPerpendicularBenefit UB, resolve dampnessTibial nerve, popliteal art & vein

UB 58Connecting pointPerpendicularTonify kidney, relieve pain(lat sural cut nerve)

UB 60PerpendicularClear heat, relieve pain(sural nerve)

UB 61SCRelieve swelling, & pain(branch of sural nerve)

UB 62ObliqueExpel wind, subdue rebellious qi from head(sural nerve)

UB 63PerpendicularRelieve pain, expel wind(lat plantar nerve)

UB 64Source pointPerpendicularClear heat, calm mind(lat plantar nerve)

GV 4PerpendicularTonify kidney yang, benefit original qiSpinal cord

GV 6PerpendicularTonify spleen, resolve dampnessSpinal cord

GV 10ObliqueDisperse lung qi, relieve coughingSpinal cord

GV 14ObliqueClear heat, release extSpinal cord

GV 16PerpendicularExpel wind, calm mindBrain stem

GV 17SCExpel int wind, benefit eyes(branch of great occipital nerve)

GV 20SCCalm mind, lift spirit, tonify yang, raise yang(branch of great occipital nerve)

GV 21SC(expel wind, calm mind)Open fontanelle in infants

GV 22SCSooth liver, benefit noseOpen fontanelle in infants

GV 23SCExpel wind, benefit eyes(branch of frontal nerve)

GV 24SCCalm mind, expel int wind(branch of frontal nerve)

GV 26ObliquePromote resuscitation, expel wind(branch of facial nerve)

K 1PerpendicularNourish yin, clear empty heat(second common plantar digital nerve)

K 2PerpendicularClear empty heat, regulate lower burner

K 3Source pointPerpendicularTonify kidney yin, & yangTibial nerve, posterior tibial art & vein

K 4Connecting pointPerpendicularBenefit lung, strengthen receiving of qi

K 5PerpendicularBenefit urination, regulate uterus

K 6PerpendicularNourish yin, clam mindTibial nerve, post tibial art & vein

K 7PerpendicularTonify kidney, resolve dampnessTibial nerve, post tibial art & vein

K 8PerpendicularMove stagnation, dissipate massesTibial nerve, post tibial art & vein

K 10PerpendicularResolve dampness, benefit kidney

K 11PerpendicularResolve dampness, regulate lower burnerBladder when full

K 12PerpendicularRegulate uterus & mensesBladder when full

K 13PerpendicularStrengthen uterus, move qiBladder when full

K 14PerpendicularMove qi, regulate uterusPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 15 PerpendicularRegulate intestines, regulate penetrating and conception vesselsPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 16PerpendicularTonify kidney, benefit heartPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 17PerpendicularHarmonize spleen, resolve dampnessPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 18 PerpendicularHarmonize stomach, move bloodPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 19PerpendicularHarmonize stomach, subdue rebellious qiPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 20PerpendicularHarmonize middle burner, open chestPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

K 21 PerpendicularBenefit liver, tonify spleenPeritoneal cavity & live in thinner patients

CV 3Front-mu UBPerpendicularResolve damp-heat, benefit UBBladder when full

CV 4Front-mu SIPerpendicularNourish yin, tonify yangBladder when full

CV 5Front-mu TWPerpendicularBenefit original qi, tonify kidneyPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

CV 6PerpendicularTonify qi, tonify yangPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

CV 9PerpendicularResolve dampness, regulate SIPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

CV 12Front-mu stomach, influential point of Fu organsPerpendicularTonify stomach, tonify spleenPeritoneal cavity in thinner patients

CV 14Front-mu heartPerpendicularRegulate heart, calm mindHeart, liver

CV 15Connecting pointObliqueCalm mind, regulate heartHeart, liver

CV 17Front-mu PC, influential point of qiSCTonify qi, regulate qi

CV 24ObliqueExpel ext wind, relieve pain or ?produce pain(branch of facial nerve)