Jiuwei CV15: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution
Nomenclature: Jiu: turtledove Wei:tail Jiuwei CV15 lies below the xiphoid process of the sternum which looks like a turtledove’s tail.
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Luo-connecting point
Dazhong KI4: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature: Da: big Zhong: heel Dazhong is at the heel and the calcaneous bone is big, hence the name. Point:
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Dabao SP21 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature: Da: large Bao: containing Dabao pertains to the major collateral of the spleen
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Zhizheng SI7 :Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication
Nomenclature: Zhi: Divergence Zheng: regular meridian The collateral of the small intestine meridian diverges from this point (Zhizheng) to the
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Ligou LR5 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature: Li: shell Gou: groove The external shape of the gastrocnemius muscle looks like a shell and the point is
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Waiguan TE5 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication
Nomenclature: Wai: lateral Guan: Pass Waiguan is at an important place on the lateral aspect of the forearm like a
Read more Guangming GB37 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication, Method
Nomenclature: Guangming: Brightness Guangming is a luo connecting point of the gall bladder meridian and is indicated in eye diseases
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Neiguan PC6 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication
Nomenclature: Nei: medial Guan: Pass Neiguan is at an important site on the medial aspect of the forearm, like a
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Tongli HT5: Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication, Method
Nomenclature: Tong: Leading to Li: Interior From this point the collateral of this meridian branches to the
Read more Gongsun SP4 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication
Nomenclature: Gong: Connection Sun: Reticular collateral Sun here means “collateral” ; from this point the collateral of the spleen meridian
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