Energetic Point Indications

Lu 1   Fengfu- Disperse fullness of the chest
Lu 5   Chize- Drains Heat from the Lung pacify the pathogenic ascending Qi: to soothe asthma
Lu 6   Kongzui- Regulate and descend Lung Qi, eliminate Heat, stop bleeding and pain. Acute disorders
Lu 7   Lieque- Strengthen the dispersing and descending function of the Lung,  to dispel  Wind- mainly Wind-Cold, to remove obstruction and  invigorate Jingluo. More dynamic than Lung 9.  Regulates Ren Mai. Soothe throat.
Lu 9 Taiyuan- Dispel Wind, resolve phlegm, strengthen the Lung function, stop cough. To nourish Lung Yin. More for long term problems.
Lu 10 Yuji- To eliminate Heat from the Lung, benefits the throat. Eliminate Fire from the head caused by mental depression.
Lu 11 Shaoshang- Eliminates Wind-Heat, benefits the throat. For tonsillitis, swelling-pain in throat, For fever and external symptoms. Revives from fainting

LI 1 Shangyang- Clear Wind-Heat. Emergency- stroke
LI 4 Hegu- Eliminate Wind-Heat and Wind Cold, to relieve exterior symptoms. Activate the dispersing function of the Lung, activate the function of the intestines, and relieve pain. All symptoms of the face. Clears Jingluo.
LI 10 Shousanli- Very much used for arm problems. Edema of the arms
LI 11 Quchi- Eliminate Wind-Heat and exterior conditions, regulate circulation of  Qi and Blood remove obstruction from and soothe the joints. Cooling point for internal Heat as well as Wind-Heat High blood pressure, skin disease, Heat in LI.  Much used for Wind-stroke. Not so much used for LI organ problems.
LI 14 Binao- Arm and shoulder problems. Upwards insertion for eye  problems. Clears channels.
LI 15 Jianyu- Eliminate Wind and clear Jingluo. Soothe  the joints. Much used in Wind-stroke.
LI 16 Jugu- Disperses Xue stagnation and clears the channels.
LI 18 Futu- Stop cough and soothe asthma. To ease the throat and treat goiter.
LI 20 Yingxiang- Dispel Wind-Heat. Opens nasal passages.

St 2 Sibai- Dispel Wind and brighten eyes, relax tendons, spreads the Liver Qi and benefits the GB, relieves pain.
St 4 Dicang- Eliminate pathogenic Wind, invigorates Jingluo, remove obstruction from and soothe joints.
St 6 Jiache- Clear Jingluo, pacify Wind, regulate circulation of Qi. Clears Heat from Yangming. Benefits teeth and jaws.
St 7 Xiaguan- Eliminate pathogenic Wind, invigorate Jingluo, remove obstruction  from and soothe joints.
St 8 Touwei- Dispel Wind, relieve pain and brighten the eyes. Dizziness.
St 9 Renying- Regulates Xue and Qi, benefits the throat.
St 18 Rugen- Breast problems
St 21 Liangmen- Promote the function of St and Sp. Epigastric pain when pain is more lateral.
St 25 Tianshu- Regulates and facilitates the function of the intestines.  Remove stasis and stagnation of Qi and Xue.  Regulate menstruation.
St 27 Daju- Abdominal distension, hernia, seminal emission.
St 28 Shuidao- Eliminates Damp-Heat from lower Jiao. Good for edema
St 29 Gulai- Used for dysmenorrhea. Moves stagnation of Qi and Blood. Removes Blood stasis from uterus.
St 31 Biguan- Important for Qi circulation in the legs.
St 32 Futu- Similar to Biguan but less used.
St 34 Liangqiu- Xi-Cleft point -for acute problems- for severe pain-better than St 36 or Gongsun.  Pacifies Stomach. Clears the channels.
St 35 Dubi- Invigorate and clear Jingluo. To help swelling and relieve pain. Much used for knee.
St 36 Zusanli-  Adjust function of the Stomach and Spleen, eliminate Wind and Damp, regulate circulation of Qi and  Xue. Strengthen weakness. Good for wrist pain.
St 37 Shangjuxu- Lower-He point of LI. Main point to treat LI organ. For chronic LI problems. Removes Damp-Heat. Relieves fullness of chest. Eliminates accumulation and stagnation. Regulates intestines and Stomach.
St 38 Tiaokou- Special point for acute shoulder problems- Strong manipulation while patient moves shoulder.
St 40 Fenglong- Resolve Phlegm. Tonify Spleen to remove Damp, calm the Heart and the Spirit. Eliminates Phlegm-Fire in the Stomach. Epilepsy
St 41 Jiexi- Tonify St. Eliminate Cold-Damp
St 43 Xiangu- General aching - eliminate Wind.
St 44 Neiting-  Clear fullness and Heat from St, reduce Heat, remove obstruction from intestines, promote digestive function, adjust Qi circulation, relieve pain.
St 45 Lidui- Disperse Heat in Yangming.

Sp 1 Yinbai- Tonify Spleen, regulate menstruation, calm the Spirit. Strengthen Spleen function of holding Xue - hence menorrhagia (moxa). Bleed for manic depression. Moxa for excess dreaming or startled sleep.
Sp 3 Taibai- Eliminate both internal and external dampness and to tonify Sp
Sp 4 Gongsun- Regulate the function of Spleen and Stomach. To invigorate Chong Mai. Better than Sp3 for pain.
Sp 5 Shangqiu- Strengthen Spleen and St and remove Damp stagnation. Good as a general Jing point ie for joint pain.
Sp 6 Sanyinjiao- Reinforce Spleen to eliminate Damp, promote the function of Stomach and Spleen, invigorate the circulation of Qi and Blood, clear Jingluo. Strengthens Liver free-going function. Benefits Kid. Much used for insomnia.
Sp 8 Diji- Xi-Cleft point (acute) Regulates Blood, regulates uterus. Menstrual problems, dysmenorrhea.
Sp 9 Yinlingquan- Dispels Damp stagnation, adjust lower Jiao. Eliminate Damp-Heat from lower Jiao.
Sp 10 Xuehai- Dispel Heat from Blood, regulate circulation of nourishing Jing,Qi and Blood. Dispel Wind.
Sp 15 Daheng- Abdominal distension.

He 3  Shaohai-  Regulate He Qi, calms spirit, relax tendons, clear Jingluo.
He 5 Tongli- Calms spirit and regulate He Qi. Very good to bring down Fire from the Heat caused by mental irritation. Special for aphasia.
He 6 Jinxi- Important point for sweating with Fuliu  Xi point for acute disorders. Removes mucus from He.
He 7 Shenmen- Calm the He and spirit, clears Jingluo. Sedative function
He 8 Shaofu- Calms the Spirit and regulates He Qi
He 9 Shaochong- Tonify He Qi. Good for vaginal discharge.

SI 1 Shaoze- Dispel Wind-Heat, promote the flow of mild. Good for neckache.
SI 3 Houxi- Clear the mind, eliminate Wind-Heat, clears Du Mai, relax tendons and muscles. Treat malaria.
SI 4 Wangu- Invigorate Tai Yang, disperse Damp-Heat from SI For cholecystitis jaundice, hypochondriac pain.
SI 5 Yangu- Regulate Qi of SI. Good for Damp-Heat in knees swollen, painful, hot.
SI 6 Yanglao-  Xi-cleft, Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, and brighten the eyes.
SI 9 Jianzhen- Shoulder problems
SI 10 Naoshu- Shoulder problems
SI 11 Tianzong- Disperse fullness from chest, eliminate stagnation of Qi from
hypochondrium, treat shoulder.
SI 12 Bingfeng- Shoulder problems
SI 14 Jianwaishu- Shoulder problems
SI 17 Tianrong- Tonsillitis, sore throat.
SI 18 Dispel Wind, relieve pain, sedative function.
SI 19 Tinggong- Clears Jingluo; to ease the ears.

Bl 1 Jingming- Dispel Wind, eliminates Heat, clears Jingluo, and brightens eyes.
Bl 2 Zanzhu- Dispel Wind, brightens eyes, soothe the Liver. To stop pain and invigorate the channels.
Bl 7 Tongtian- Much used for migraine. Eliminates Wind from upper part of body.
Bl 10 Tianzhu- Dispel Wind and invigorate channels. Brightens the eyes. Also used for lower backache.
Bl 11 Dashu -Generalised arthritis with deformity. To treat Wandering Bi
Bl 12 Fengmen- Strengthen the dispersing function of the Lung, regulate circulation of Qi, eliminate Wind, relieve exterior symptoms.
Bl 13 Feishu- Readjust circulation of Lung Qi, eliminate Wind, dispel Heat from
Lu. Activates the dispersing function of Lung.
Bl 15 Xinshu- Calm the He and Spirit, invigorate circulation of Qi and Xue.
Bl 17 Geshu- Invigorate Xue circulation, transforms congealed Xue, clear fullness from chest and diaphragm, pacify St Qi,
Bl 18 Ganshu- Soothe the Liver and GB, eliminate Damp-Heat, remove stagnation of Qi, brighten the eyes.
Bl 19 Danshu- Eliminate Heat from the Liver and GB, pacify St Qi, dispel fullness from the diaphragm.
Bl 20 Pishu- Regulate Spleen Qi, promote transformation and transportation function
of Sp, eliminate Damp- edema, pacify St, nourishes Xue. Harmonizes Ying Qi.
Bl 21 Weishu- Regulates St Qi, dispel Damp, remove obstruction and stagnation.
Bl 22 Sanjiaoshu- Regulate the passage of water. Mostly for water movement in lower Jiao. Eliminates Dampness
Bl 23 Shenshu- Regulate Kidney Qi, eliminate Dampness, strengthens lumbar vertebrae, brighten the eyes and clear the ears.
Bl 24 Qihaishu- Regulates Qi and Xue. Usually used to strengthen back and knees.
Bl 25 Dachangshu- Promote the function of the LI and St, invigorate Jingluo, benefits the lower back and knees. Much used for lower backache.
Bl 26 Guanyuanshu- Regulates lower Jiao, strengthens lower back and knees,  transforms Damp.
Bl 27 Xiaochangshu-   Opens and regulates the SI, eliminates dampness and cools Heat.
Bl 28 Pang Guangshu- Promote the function of the Bladder, disperse Qi of the lower Jiao, benefits the lower vertebrae.
Bl 29 Shonglushu- Mostly for backache and the Lower Jiao.
Bl 32 Ciliao Regulate the lower jiao, tonify waist and knees, invigorate Kidney Qi, treat nocturnal emission and leucorrhea. To remove Xue stasis from uterus.
Bl 31 Shangliao-34 Baliao- 8 Streams Regulates the lower Jiao,
Bl 32  Ciliao-                          strengthens the lower
Bl 33  Zhongliao-                             back and legs.
Bl 34  Xialiao-
Bl 37 Yinmen- Regulate circulation of Qi and Xue in Jingluo, for disorders of waist and lower limbs.
Bl 39 Weiyang- Adjust lower Jiao transformation of water. Benefits Bladder. Lower He-point of Sanjiao.
Bl 40 Weizhong- Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, strengthen lower back and knees, clear Heat from Xue.     Dispels Summer-Heat (bled). Abdominal pain, vomiting diarrhea. Acute lumbago.
Bl 43 Gaohuangshu- Regulates the Lung Qi and strengthens Xu conditions.
Bl 54 Zhibian- Invigorate the channels and remove clear Jingluo, treat lumbago and pain in lower extremities. Much used for pain in buttocks and sciatica.
Bl 57 Chengshan- Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, promote function of treat hemorrhoids. Regulates Qi in the Fu.
Bl 58 Feiyang- Used for sciatica when pain is on side of leg. Also hemorrhoids.
Bl 60 Kunlun- Eliminate Wind, clear Jingluo, relax tendons, strengthen lower back- Chronic lumbago.
Bl 62 Shenmai- Clear the spirit, relax tendons/muscles, invigorate channels, clear Yang Qiao mai. Mental disorders, epilepsy (attack during daytime).
Bl 64 Jinggu- Disperses Wind, calms the Spirit.
Bl 67 Zhiyin- Clear the mind, brighten the eyes, change malposition of fetus, help delivery.

Ki 1 Yongquan- Tonify Yin, pacify Fire, calm the He and Spirit, rendering the effect of resuscitation.  Emergency point (bled) Opens sensory orifices
Ki 2 Rangu- Pacify Fire, ease the throat, strengthen Yin Qiao Mai. Eliminates Heat to cool the Xue.
Ki 3 Taixi- Tonify Qi of Kidney, pacify Empty Fire, promote the function of Uterus, strengthen the lower back and knees. Much used to tonify Kidney.
Ki 6 Zhaohai- Eliminate Heat, calm the Spirit, promote the function of the uterus, clear Yin Qiao Mai. Together with Lieque(Lu 7) tonifies Yin, eases the throat. Used to tonify Lung Yin in chronic cough.
Ki 7 Fuliu Regulate Kidney Qi, eliminate Damp-Heat, tonify back. Much used for sweating in combination with Yinxi(He 6).
Ki 9 Zhubin- Tonify Kidney Qi, calm the mind, tonify Yin Wei Mai. Excellent in conjunction with Yin Wei Mai.
Ki 10 Yingu- Tonify Kidney, dispel Heat, regulate and soothe lower Jiao.
Ki 25 Shencang- Cough, asthma from Kidney-Xu.

PC 3 Quze- Free He Qi, dispel Heat from Xue, stop vomiting and diarrhea, regulates the intestines.
PC 4 Ximen- Calm the Spirit, pacify the He, open the chest. Xi-Cleft point for acute disorders. Special for angina pectoris.
PC 5 Jianshi- Regulate He Qi, calm the Spirit, dispel fullness from chest, promote the function of the Stomach, stop pain. Clears internal Heat and resolves Phlegm in Heart. Specific for malaria.
PC 6 Neiguan- Calms the He and Spirit, regulate Qi circulation, stop pain, promote the function of the St, regulate Middle Jiao, open the chest, open Yin Wei Mai. Has deep effect on 3 systems: 1)cardiovascular 2)digestive
3)mental/nervous.
PC 7 Daling- Clear the He, calm the Spirit, pacify Stomach, dispel fullness from chest. Reduce Fire of He.
PC 8 Laogong- Cools He and drains Heat.
PC 9 Zhongchong- Reduce Fire from the He rendering effect of resuscitation
(bleed).


SJ 3 Zhonzhu- Regulate Qi circulation, dispel pathogenic Heat, soothe the ear. Acute sprain lower lumbar region. Stimulates thyroid.
SJ 4 Yangchi- Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, reinforce 3 Jiaos. Promotes the function of Chong Mai and Ren Mai in strengthening Qi and controlling Xue. Relieves Heat.
SJ 5 Waiguan- Dispel Wind, relieve exterior and hot symptoms, relax tendons, invigorate Jingluo, clear Yang Wei Mai.
SJ 6 Zhigou- Regulate Qi circulation, dispel impediments, remove obstruction from intestines. Treat hypochondrium.
SJ 8 Sanyangluo- Clear Jingluo and sensory orifices.
SJ 14 Jianliao- Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, soothe the joints.
SJ 17 Yifeng- Dispel Wind, clears Jingluo, Benefits hearing and vision. Much used for facial paralysis.
SJ 21 Opens the ears. Disperses Heat
SJ 23 Dispel Wind, stop pain, clear Fire, brighten the eyes.


GB 1 Tongziliao- Eliminate Wind-Heat. Dispel Fire, and brighten the eyes.
GB 2 Tinghui- Clear Jingluo, soothe the ears, eliminate Wind.
GB 12 Wangu- Eliminate Wind. Insomnia.
GB 14 Yangbai- Dispel Wind, brighten the eyes, stop pain. Much used in migraine and facial paralysis.
GB 20 Fengchi- Soothe the Liver and pacify the Yang. Clears the mind, benefits hearing and vision, eliminate Wind and relieve Heat. Very much used to eliminate Wind.
GB 24 Riyue- Eliminate Damp-Heat. Much used in cholecystitis.
GB 26 Daimai- Regulates the Girdle channel, and alleviates Damp-Heat.
GB 30 Huantiao- Activate and clear Jingluo, tonify lower back-waist and knee joints. Very much used for sciatica.
GB 31 Fengshi- Dispel Wind, relax tendons, clear Jingluo, tonify waist knees. Much used to dispel Wind in herpes zoster and Wind-stroke.
GB 34 Yanglingquan- Benefits Liver and GB, clears and cools Damp-Heat, clear Jingluo, activate Jingluo, strengthen tendons and bones. Eliminates Phlegm-fire in St. Very much used to subdue Liver Yang. Milder than Taichong.
GB 37 Guangming- Regulates the Liver, clears the vision.
GB 39 Xuanzhong- Dispel Wind and Damp, tonify bone marrow. Treat Wei and Bi syndromes.
GB 40 Qiuxu- Spreads Liver Qi and benefits GB (Zulingqi GB41 better for internal organs) Invigorate Jingluo, ease joints. For after effects of Wind-stroke, infantile paralysis, Wei syndrome.
GB 41 Zulingqi- Spreads and drains Liver and GB, to dispel Damp-Heat. For hypochondrium (higher than Li). Clears and regulates the girdle channel.

Li 1 Dadun- Moxa to relieve pain of hernia.
Li 2 Xingjian- Eliminate Fire from Liver. Remove stagnation of Qi, clear the lower Jiao. Stronger than Taichong to subdue Liver Fire.
Li 3 Taichong- Soothe Liver and GB, regulate the circulation of Qi and Blood. Sedative to stop pain. Clear Jingluo
Xingjian and Taichong together have 5 main areas of activity;
    1) Genital: uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea.
    2) Urinary: NSU, enuresis.
    3) Liver-GB: hypochondriac pain, jaundice.
    4) Head: headache, dizziness, redness, pain in eye.
    5) Nervous/mental: insomnia, epilepsy, hysteria.
Liv 4 Zhongfeng- Spreads the Liver Qi, clears Jingluo.
Li 5 Ligou- Spreads Liver Qi. Combined with Zhongji(CV 3 ) reduces the Fire of the Li. Eliminates Damp-Heat from genitals.  Benefits Qi. Clears Jingluo.
Li 8 Ququan- Dispel Damp-Heat, clear lower Jiao, relaxes tendons and muscle channels. Benefits the Bl.
Li 13 Zhangman- Promote the function of the Liver, regulate circulation of Qi and Xue, relieve retention of food, help the transformation and transportation function of the Sp.
Li 14 Qimen- Promote the function of Liver and  GB, relieve retention of food, regulate the circulation of Qi and Xue. Removes stagnant Xue.

Ren 3 Zhongji- Regulate and promote the function of the uterus, regulate lower Jiao, eliminate Damp-Heat. Assists in the transforming function of Qi.
Ren 4 Guanyuan- Promote the function of the Kidney, tonify Yuan Qi, regulate menstrual flow. Much used for dysmenorrhea. Restores Yang. Regulates Qi.
Ren 6 Qihai- Regulate Qi circulation. Tonify Xu Kidneys, dispel Dampness.
Ren 8 Shenque- Warms and stabilizes the Yang, strengthens the transporting function of the Sp and St.
Ren 12 Zhongwan- Regulate Stomach Qi, tonify Spleen, relieve retention of food, eliminate Dampness, subdue ascending Qi of St.
Ren 14 Juque- Calm the mind and pacify the Stomach. Much used of epigastric pain.
Ren 17 Shanzhong- Regulate Qi circulation, subdue ascending Qi of St, dispel
fullness from chest, soothe diaphragm clear the Lung, resolve phlegm.
Ren 18 Yutang- Facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi, cools the throat and clears the voice.
Ren 22 Tiantu- Promote dispersing function of Lung, resolve Phlegm, stop cough, soothe asthma, clear throat, regulate Qi circulation, and subdue ascending Qi.
Ren23 Lianquan-  Stiffness of tongue, eases the throat (Wind-stroke)
Ren 24 Chengjiang-  Dispel Wind. Sedative- to stop pain
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Du 1 Changqiang- Regulate Du and Ren Mai and clear these two channels, promote the function of the intestines. Hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum.
Du 3 Yaoyangguan-  Eliminate Cold-Damp, benefits lower back and knees, regulate Kidney Qi. Much used for Wei and Bi yndromes.
Du 4 Mingmen- Nourishes Yuan Qi, Promote and tonify Kidney Qi, control emissions, tonify Yang,
Strengthen lumbar vertebrae.
Du 9 Zhiyang- Ease Liver and GB, regulate Qi circulation, dispel fullness from chest and diaphragm. Transforms Dap-Heat, Jaundice.
Du 13 Taodao- Clears Exterior conditions: Cools Heat, calms Spirit, fever, malaria.
Du 14 Dazhui- Regulate the Yang channels, relieve exterior symptoms, eliminate Wind-Cold, clear the brain, Calm Spirit. Fever, Malaria.
Du 15 Yamen Clear Jingluo, relieve hoarse voice, Clears the senses  and consciousness.
Du 16 Fengfu- Eliminate Wind, relieve headache, clear the mind.
Du 20 Baihui- Promote resuscitation, calm the Spirit, clears the senses, eliminates Liver Wind. Stabilizes ascending Yang. Strengthen ascending function of Sp. Prolapse of uterus and rectum(moxa).
Du 23 Shangxing- Eliminate Wind-Heat. Remove nasal obstruction.
Du 25 Suliao- Recapture Yang, rescue patient from collapse, restore
consciousness and Qi, calm the mind, eliminate Wind. Clear senses, drain Heat. Sedative. For acute  backache in the center of spine. Epilepsy.
Du 26 Renzhong- Clears the senses and cools Heat, calms the Spirit, benefits the lumbar vertebrae.

Paul Coop   www.innerpath.com.au   pntfun.doc