1. Point Indication class 8

2. Foot Taiyang Urinary Bladder Channel part 2

3. HUYANG BL-55* ACTIONS: Activates the channel and alleviates pain, Stops uterine bleeding and treats pain of the genitals INDICATIONS: Low back pain, pain and paralysis of the lower extremities, uterine bleeding, leukorrhea, pain of the genitals.

4. CHENGJIN BL-56* ACTIONS: Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain, Benefits the foot and heel INDICATIONS: Spasm of gastrocnemius, pain and contraction of the foot and heel, hemorrhoids, acute lower back pain.

5. CHENGSHAN BL- 57*** ACTIONS: Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain, Benefits the calf and heel, Treats Hemorrhoids INDICATIONS: Low back pain, spasm of gastrocnemius, heel pain, hemorrhoids, constipation, leg qi.

6. FEIYANG BL-58 *** Luo-Connecting point ACTIONS: Harmonizes the upper and lower, Expels wind from taiyang channel, Treats Hemorrhoids, Activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Headache, heat in the head, dizziness, blurring of vision, nasal obstruction, nosebleed, back pain, sciatica, hemorrhoids, weakness of the leg.

7. FUYANG BL-59** Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Motility vessel ACTIONS: Benefits the lumbar region and legs, Activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Lumbar pain with inability to stand for long, Heavy sensation of the head, headache.

8. KUNLUN BL-60**** Jing-River and Fire point ACTIONS: Clears heat and lowers yang, Pacifies wind and leads down excess, Activates the entire Bladder channel and alleviates pain, Relaxes the sinews and strengthens the lumbar spine, Promotes labor INDICATIONS: Headache, stiff neck, pain in the shoulder, back and arm, pain behind the knee, heel pain, difficult labor, abdominal pain, blurring of vision, eye pain, nosebleed, epilepsy.

9. PUCAN BL-61** ACTIONS: Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Pain and weakness of the back and lower extremities, pain in the heel, headache, mania, seeing ghosts, childhood epilepsy, vomiting.

10. SHENMAI BL-62**** Confluent point of the Yang Motility vessel Sun Si-miao Ghost point ACTIONS: Pacifies interior wind and expels exterior wind, Calms the spirit and treats epilepsy, Benefits the head and eyes, Opens and regulates the Yang Motility vessel, Activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Epilepsy, mania, headache, dizziness, insomnia, stiff neck, backache, aching of the leg.

11. JINMEN BL-63** Xi-Cleft point ACTIONS: Pacifies wind, Moderates acute conditions, Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Mania, epilepsy, infantile convulsion, backache, pain in the external malleolus, motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities.

12. JINGGU BL-64** Yuan-Source point ACTIONS: Clears the head and eyes and eliminates wind, Calms the spirit, Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Headache, neck rigidity, pain in lower back and thigh, epilepsy.

13. SHUGU BL-65** Shu-Stream and Wood point ACTIONS: Clears the head and eyes, Clears heat and dissipates swelling, Activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Occipital headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, eye pain, backache, pain in the lower extremities.

14. ZUTONGGU BL-66** Ying-Spring and Water point of the Bladder channel ACTIONS: Clears the head, Descends Lung and Stomach qi INDICATIONS: Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, nosebleed, mania.

15. ZHIYIN BL-67*** Jing-Well and Metal point ACTIONS: Expels wind and clears the head and eyes, Turns the fetus and facilitates labor INDICATIONS: Headache, nasal obstruction, nosebleed, eye pain, dysuria, malposition of fetus, difficult labor, retention of afterbirth, hot soles.

16. Foot Shaoyin Kidney Channel

17. The Kidney primary channel connects with the following zangfu: Kidney, Bladder, Liver, Lung, Heart.

18. THE KIDNEY LUO- CONNECTING CHANNEL begins at KID-4 on the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus, encircles the heel and enters internally to connect with the Bladder channel, ascends along with the Kidney primary channel from KID-4 to a point below the Pericardium where it travels posteriorly to and spreads into the lumbar vertebrae.

19. THE KIDNEY DIVERGENT CHANNEL separates from the Kidney primary channel in the popliteal fossa, intersects the Bladder divergent channel on the thigh, ascends to connect with the Kidneys, crosses the Girdling vessel in the region of the second lumbar vertebra, ascends to the root of the tongue, continues upwards to emerge at the nape of the neck and converge with the Bladder primary channel.

20. The Kidneys have five principal functions: storing essence and dominating reproduction, growth and development. producing marrow, filling up the brain, dominating bones and assisting in the production of blood. dominating water. controlling the reception of qi. opening into the ears and dominating the two lower yin (the anus and urethra).

21. In addition, the Kidneys: are the lowest zang. are the root of the original yin and yang of the body. conserve and control the ming men fire. house the will. are the foundation of the Conception and Penetrating vessels

22. The actions and indications of the points of the Kidney channel can be summarized as: rooting pathologically ascending heat, qi, yang and wind. Points of the Kidney channel are frequently used clinically both to nourish yin (e.g. KID-3) and to strongly descend pathogens from the head (e.g. KID-1). nourishing yin and clearing deficiency heat in the treatment of night sweating, wasting and thirsting disorder etc.

23. nourishing Liver yin to counteract uprising of Liver yang in the treatment of headache, dizziness etc. nourishing Kidney water to balance excessive Heart fire, and harmonizing the will and the spirit in the treatment of restlessness, insomnia, etc. rooting the qi and harmonizing the relationship between the Kidneys and Lung in the treatment of cough, asthma, etc.

24. tonifying Kidney yang to strengthen the Kidney function of dominating water in the treatment of edema and deficiency type urinary disorders. tonifying Kidney yang to strengthen the libido in the treatment of impotence, seminal emission etc. tonifying Kidney yang to warm the lower body, legs and feet.

25. benefiting the throat, especially in the treatment of sore and dry throat due to yin deficiency. strengthening the lumbar spine and benefiting the teeth. benefiting the ears in the treatment of tinnitus and deafness.

26. regulating the Conception and Penetrating vessels and treating diseases of the uterus such as infertility, post-partum disorders etc. draining damp-heat from the lower jiao and regulating the function of the Bladder and intestines in the treatment of difficult urination, diarrhea, etc. nourishing Kidney yin in the treatment of constipation due to dryness.

27. Jing-Well and Wood point ACTIONS: Descends excess from the head, Calms the spirit, Revives consciousness and rescues yang INDICATIONS: Loss of consciousness, headache, blurring of vision, dizziness, sore throat, dry tongue, dysuria, infantile convulsions, agitation, rage, hot soles, leg qi. YONGQUAN KID-1***

28. RANGU KID-2*** Ying-Spring and Fire point ACTIONS: Clears deficiency heat, Regulates the Kidneys, Regulates the lower jiao INDICATIONS: Deficiency Fire: Throat dryness and soreness, genital itch, dysuria, nocturnal emissions, impotence, night sweating, dyspnea, coughing blood, irregular menstruation, fearfulness, swelling and pain of the instep.

29. TAIXI KID-3***** Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point ACTIONS Nourishes Kidney yin and clears deficiency heat Tonifies Kidney yang Anchors the qi and benefits the Lung Strengthens the lumbar spine

30. INDICATIONS Any Kidney Pattern Deafness, tinnitus, headache and dizziness, toothache, sore throat, wasting and thirsting disorder, emaciation. Cough, wheezing, dyspnea, asthma. Insomnia, excessive dreaming, poor memory, heat sensation in the palms.

31. Seminal emission, impotence, premature ejaculation, sexual taxation, irregular menstruation. Frequent and copious urination, enuresis, abdominal distention, difficult defecation. Lumbar pain, cold hands and feet, coldness of the lower limbs, numbness and pain of the legs, swelling and pain of the ankle, swelling and pain of the heel.

32. Luo-Connecting point ACTIONS: Reinforces the Kidneys, Anchors the qi and benefits the Lung, Strengthens the will and dispels fear INDICATIONS: Coughing blood, asthma, stiffness and pain of the lower back, dysuria, constipation, pain in the heel, fear & fright, dementia. DAZHONG KID-4**

33. SHUIQUAN KID-5** Xi-Cleft point ACTIONS: Regulates the Penetrating and Conception vessels and benefits menstruation INDICATIONS: Amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrrhea, prolapse of uterus, dysuria, blurring of vision.

34. ZHAOHAI KID-6***** Confluent point of the Yin Motility vessel ACTIONS: Benefits the throat, Nourishes the Kidneys and clears deficiency heat, Regulates the Yin Motility vessel, Calms the spirit, Regulates the lower jiao Primarily treats Kidney Yin Deficiency

35. Swelling/pain/dryness of the throat, visual disturbance, dizziness. Insomnia, somnolence, night-time epilepsy, sadness, fright, nightmares, five palm heat. Frequent urination, bloody urine, edema, constipation. Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea, itching of the genitals, seminal emission, hypogastric pain. Tightness of the medial leg, deficiency in the elderly, cramps of the feet and hands.

36. FULIU KID-7**** Jing-River and Metal point ACTIONS: Benefits the Kidneys, Regulates the water passages and treats edema, Regulates sweating, Drains damp and clears damp-heat, Strengthens the lumbar region INDICATIONS: Kidney Yang Deficiency: Edema, abdominal distension, diarrhea, borborygmus, impotence, seminal emission, muscular atrophy of leg, night or spontaneous sweating, fever without sweating.

37. JIAOXIN KID-8** Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Motility vessel ACTIONS: Regulates the Conception and Penetrating vessels and adjusts menstruation, Stops uterine bleeding, Clears heat and drains damp from the lower jiao INDICATIONS: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, dysuria, diarrhea, constipation, pain and swelling of testes.

38. ZHUBIN KID-9*** Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Linking vessel ACTIONS: Clears the Heart and transforms phlegm, Regulates qi and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Psych disorders, pain and contraction in the foot and lower leg, hernia. JA: Expels fetal toxin (3rd/4th month), healthy pregnancy

39. YINGU KID-10*** He-Sea and water point ACTIONS: Clears damp-heat from the lower jiao, Benefits the Kidneys, Activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Kidney deficiency + Damp-Heat: Impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, dysuria, pain in the knee and popliteal fossa, psych disorders.

40. ACTIONS: Benefits the lower jiao INDICATIONS: Fullness and pain of the lower abdomen, dysuria, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain of genitalia. HENGGU KID-11*

41. DAHE KID-12* ACTIONS: Tonifies the Kidneys and astringes essence INDICATIONS: Nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, pain in the external genitalia, prolapse of uterus.

42. QIXUE KID-13** ACTIONS: Regulates the Penetrating and Conception vessels, Regulates the lower jiao INDICATIONS: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, abdominal pain, running piglet qi, diarrhea. GM: Tonifies Essence

43. SIMAN KID-14** ACTIONS: Benefits the lower jiao and alleviates pain, Regulates qi and moves blood stasis, Regulates the water passages and promotes urination INDICATIONS: Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain.

44. ZHONGZHU KID-15* ACTIONS: Regulates the intestines, Regulates the lower jiao INDICATIONS: Irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, constipation.

45. HUANGSHU KID-16** ACTIONS: Regulates qi and alleviates pain, Regulates and warms the intestines INDICATIONS: Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea. JA: Adrenal reflex point

46. SHANGQU KID-17* ACTIONS: Dispels accumulation and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Abdominal pain/masses, diarrhea, constipation.

47. SHlGUAN KID-18* ACTIONS: Regulates the lower jiao and alleviates pain, Regulates qi and moves blood stasis, Harmonises the Stomach INDICATIONS: Blood stasis in uterus, postpartum abdominal pain, infertility, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation.

48. YINDU KID-19* ACTIONS: Regulates qi and harmonizes the Stomach, Lowers rebellion and alleviates cough and wheezing INDICATIONS: Borborygmus, abdominal pain, epigastric pain, constipation, vomiting, coughing and wheezing.

49. FUTONGGU KID-20* ACTIONS: Harmonizes the middle jiao, Unbinds the chest and transforms phlegm INDICATIONS: Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, indigestion, cough, wheezing, palpitations.

50. YOUMEN KID-21* ACTIONS: Fortifies the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and lowers rebellion, Spreads Liver qi, benefits the chest and breasts and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Abdominal pain and distention, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, morning sickness, insufficient lactation.

51. BULANG KID-22* ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, Lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach qi INDICATIONS: Cough, asthma, distention and fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, vomiting, no appetite.

52. SHENFENG KID-23** ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, Lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach qi, Benefits the breasts INDICATIONS: Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis. JA: Heart Mu point 5E: Spirit Seal: Restores sense of purpose

53. LlNGXU KID-24** ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, Lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach qi, Benefits the breasts INDICATIONS: Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis, palpitations. 5E: Spirit Burial Ground: Revives exhausted Spirit

54. SHENCANG KID-25** ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, Lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach qi INDICATIONS: Cough, asthma, chest pain, vomiting. 5E: Spirit Storehouse: Access reserves of Spirit

55. YUZHONG KID-26* ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest and benefits the breasts, Transforms phlegm and lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach qi INDICATIONS: Cough, asthma, accumulation of phlegm, vomiting, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region.

56. SHUFU KID-27** ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, Transforms phlegm and alleviates cough and wheezing, Harmonizes the Stomach and lowers rebellious qi INDICATIONS: Cough, asthma, chest pain, vomiting, steaming bone disorder. JA/EAV: Treats adrenal function

57. Hand Jueyin Pericardium Channel

58. The Pericardium primary channel connects with the following zangfu: Sanjiao.

59. THE PERICARDIUM LUO-CONNECTING CHANNEL begins at P- 6, ascends along with the Pericardium primary channel to the Pericardium and then connects with the Heart.

60. THE PERICARDIUM DIVERGENT CHANNEL separates from the primary channel on the arm, at the level of a point below the axilla and 3 cun inferior to GB-22, enters the chest and communicates with the three jiao, a branch ascends across the throat and emerges behind the ear to converge with the Sanjiao channel.

61. In the theory of differentiation of patterns according to the zangfu, the Pericardium has no patterns of disharmony of its own. The only discussion of Pericardium disorders per se follows on from its function as the wrapping or protector of the Heart, and the disturbance of consciousness manifesting as mental confusion and even coma that occurs during the course of febrile diseases is ascribed to the Pericardium rather than to the Heart.

62. The actions and indications of the points of the Pericardium channel can be summarized as: treating disorders of the Heart zang such as pain, palpitations, irregular Heart rhythm etc. treating disorders of the spirit. treating disorders of the chest in general, including disharmony of the Lung. treating disorders of the upper or middle jiao due to stagnation of Liver qi.

63. treating disorders of the Stomach. treating disorders of the lateral costal region. treating febrile diseases. treating swelling and pain of the axilla.

64. Point of the Window of Heaven ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm and descends rebellion, Regulates qi and dissipates nodules, Benefits the breasts INDICATIONS: Cough with copious phlegm, oppression of the chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, headache. TIANCHl P-1*

65. TIANQUAN P-2* ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest, invigorates blood and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Heart pain, distension of the hypochondriac region, cough, pain in the chest, back and the medial aspect of the arm.

66. QUZE P-3*** He-Sea and Water point ACTIONS: Clears heat from the qi, nutritive and blood levels, Harmonises the Stomach and intestines and stops vomiting, Activates the channel and alleviates pain INDICATIONS: Heart pain, palpitation, febrile diseases, irritability, fright, stomach pain, vomiting, pain in the elbow and arm, tremor of the hand and arm.

67. XIMEN P-4*** Xi-Cleft point ACTIONS: Invigorates blood and dispels stasis, Cools blood and stops bleeding, Calms the spirit, Moderates acute conditions INDICATIONS: Blood stasis or heat: Heart pain, palpitation, nosebleed, vomiting blood, coughing blood, chest pain, fear and fright, epilepsy, boils.

68. JIANSHI P-5**** Jing-River and Metal point ACTIONS: Transforms phlegm, Settles and calms the spirit, Descends rebellious qi and regulates the Stomach, Regulates menstruation INDICATIONS: Phlegm in Heart/chest: Heart pain, palpitation, stomach pain, vomiting, plumstone qi, febrile diseases, irritability, malaria, mental disorders, epilepsy; irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea.

69. NEIGUAN P-6***** Luo-Connecting point Confluent point of the Yin Linking vessel ACTIONS: Unbinds the chest and regulates qi, Regulates the Heart and calms the spirit, Harmonizes the Stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting, Clears heat, Opens the Yin Linking vessel

70. Stagnation in chest: Heart pain, palpitations, lateral costal pain, cough, asthma. Shen disorders: Insomnia, epilepsy, mania, poor memory, apprehension, fear and fright. Stomach rebellious qi: Nausea, vomiting, hiccup, epigastric pain. Febrile disease, irregular menstruation. Pain and contraction along channel.

71. Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point Sun Si-miao Ghost point ACTIONS: Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit, Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, Unbinds the chest, Clears the nutritive level and cools blood DALlNG P-7****

72. INDICATIONS: Heart pain, palpitation, stomach pain, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, stuffy chest, hypochondriac pain, insomnia, irritability, carpal tunnel syndrome. GM: Treats emotional consequences of relationship breakup; P-7 more effective in women, Ht. 7 more effective in men to calm the Shen.

73. Ying-Spring and Fire point, Ghost point ACTIONS: Clears heat from the Pericardium and revives consciousness, Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit, Harmonizes the Stomach and clears heat from the middle jiao, Clears the nutritive level and cools blood INDICATIONS: Heart pain, mania, epilepsy, gastritis, nosebleed, vomiting blood, bloody stool or urine, eczema of palms. LAOGONG P-8***

74. ZHONGCHONG P-9** Jing-Well and Wood point ACTIONS: Clears heat from the Pericardium and revives consciousness, Clears the Heart and benefits the tongue, Clears summer-heat INDICATIONS: Heart pain, palpitation, loss of consciousness, aphasia with stiffness of the tongue, febrile diseases, heat stroke, convulsion.