Points by Area and Symptom
Local and Distant Point Combinations
| Area | Local points | Distant points |
|---|---|---|
| Head – Frontal | Yintang, GB-14 | LI-4, ST-44 |
| Head – Temporal | Taiyang, GB-8 | SJ-3, GB-41 |
| Head – Occipital | GB-20, UB-10 | SI-3, UB-65 |
| Head – Vertex | DU-20 | LIV-3 |
| Eyes | UB-1, ST-1, GB-20 | LI-4 |
| Nose | Yintang, LI-20 | LI-4 |
| Mouth and gums | ST-6, ST-7, ST-4 | LI-4 |
| Ears | SJ-17, SI-19, GB-2 | SJ-3,SJ-5 |
| Tongue | REN-23 | LI-4 |
| Throat | SI-17 | LI-4 |
| Trachea | REN-22 | LU-7 |
| Lungs | UB-13, REN-17, REN-22 | LU-7, LU-5 |
| Heart | UB-15, UB-14, REN-17 | PC-6, HT-7, PC-5, PC-4 |
| Stomach | UB-21, REN-12 | PC-6, ST-36 |
| Liver | UB-18 | LIV-3 |
| Gall Bladder | UB-19 | Dannangxue, GB-34 |
| Intestines | UB-25, UB-27, ST-25, REN-4 | ST-37, ST-36 |
| Kidneys | UB-23, UB-52 (older numbering: UB-47) | KI-3 |
| Bladder | UB-32, REN-3 | SP-6 |
| Reproductive organs | REN-3, REN-4, Zigong | SP-6 |
| Anus | DU-1, UB-54 (older numbering: UB-49) | UB-57 |
| Upper limb | LI-15, LI-11, LI-4 | Jiaji from the C5 to T1 |
| Lower limb | GB-30, UB-40 (older numbering: UB-54), GB-34, GB-39 | Jiaji from the L3 to S1 |
Points for Common Symptoms
| Symptom | Points |
|---|---|
| Fever | DU-14, LI-11, LI-4 |
| Fainting | DU-26, Shixuan |
| Shock | Moxa DU-20, REN-8, REN-4 / Needle ST-36 |
| Spontaneous sweating | LI-4, KI-7 |
| Night sweats | SI-3 |
| Insomnia | HT-7, SP-6, KI-3 |
| Excessive dreaming | UB-15, HT-7, LIV-3 |
| Hoarse voice | LI-18, LI-4, PC-5 |
| Spasm of the masseter muscle ('lockjaw') | ST-7, ST-6, LI-4 |
| Paralysis of hypoglossus muscle | DU-15, REN-23, LI-4 |
| Congested throat | REN-22, LI-18, LI-4 |
| Salivation | DU-26, ST-6, LI-4 |
| Palpitations | PC-6, PC-4 |
| Chest pain | REN-17, PC-6 |
| Cough | REN-22, LU-7 |
| Dysphagia | REN-22, PC-6 |
| Fullness in chest/epigastrium | REN-12, PC-6 |
| Nausea, vomiting | PC-6, ST-36 |
| Hiccough | UB-17, PC-6, PC-8 |
| Abdominal distension | ST-25, REN-6, PC-6, ST-36 |
| Rib pain | SJ-6 |
| Indigestion | ST-36, SP-4 |
| Retention of urine | SP-6, SP-9 |
| Spermatorrhea, impotence, premature ejaculation | REN-4, SP-6 |
| Enuresis | REN-2, SP-6 |
| Constipation | ST-25, SJ-6 |
| Prolapsed anus | DU-1, UB-57 |
| Spasm of gastrocnemius muscle | UB-57 |
| Pruritus | LI-11, SP-10, SP-6 |
| General weakness | REN-4, ST-36 |
Point Prescriptions by Condition
Abdominal Pain
Dizziness
Common Cold
Main points: LI-4
Diarrhoea
Main points: ST-36
Cough
Main points: UB-13
- Exogenous Pathogen Invasion: LU-7, LI-4
+ Pain and swelling of throat: LU-11
+ Fever and aversion to Cold: DU-14, SJ-5 - Internal Injury
- Phlegm in the Lung: REN-12, LU-5, ST-36, ST-40
- Lung Dryness due to Yin Deficiency: LU-1, LU-7, KI-6
+ Coughing blood: LU-6, UB-17
Cupping at UB-12 & UB-13; cutaneous needle on Du & UB meridians