Acupoint Flash Cards Collated
Acupoint Flash Cards Collated
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Shoulder and elbow pain, forelimb lameness, forelimb paralysis. Dorsal to the intermediate tendon of the masseter muscle in the
LI-17 center of the muscle belly, at the level of the lateral canthus of
Tian-ding the eye. Located in a depression when the jaw is open.
Facial paralysis, tetanus, cheek/jaw pain or swelling, toothache.
2 cun craniodorsla to L-16, on the sternocleidomastoid m.
ST-7
Laryngeal hemiplasia, sore throat, thyroid disorder, carpal pain, Xia-guan
chronic distal forelimb pain. Diagnosis point for carpus. In a depression ventral to the TMJ
LI-18
Fu-tu Facial paralysis, tetanus, stomach ulcer, TMJ problems
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ST-31 ST-39
Bi-guan Xia-ju-xu
Half-way between the tuber coxae and ST-34. 1 cun below ST-38,0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the
Wei syndrome, colic, stifle pain or arthritis. tibia, over cranial tibialis muscle.
ST-35 Lower He-sea point for SI meridian, lower abdominal pain,
Du-bi or Lue Cao diarrhea, colic. Impaction.
Between the distal border of the patella and the proximal border ST-40
of the tibia, in a depression between middle and lateral pateller Feng-long
ligament. 0.5 cun lateral to ST-38 (8 cun proximal to the
Stifle pain and arthritis, ligament problems. lateal malleolus) between the long and lateral
ST-36 digital extensor mm.
Hou-san-li Lou connecting point for SP meridian.
3 cun below ST-35,0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the
tibial crest, over cranial tibialis muscle. Influential point for phlegm. Dizziness, phlegm, edema.
Master point for Gl tract and abdomen, 3 mile point, He- sea constipation, seizure, paralysis of hindlimb.
point (Earth), use for nausea, vomiting stomach pain, gastric ST-44
ulcer, food stasis, general weakness, constipation, diarrhea. Nei-ting
Craniodistal to the fetlock, 0.5 cun lateral to long
ST-37 digital extensor mm.
Shang-ju-xu Ying-spring point (Water). Sore throat.
3 cun below ST-37,0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the
tibia, over cranial tibialis muscle. stomach heat, fever, facial paralysis, nose bleeding, bloody
Lower He-sea point for LI meridian, diarrhea, intestinal ulcer, diarrhea, hock pain.
apendicitis, colitis. ST-45
ST-38 Li-dui
Tiao-kou Cranial midline of the hind hoof, proximal to
2 cun below ST-37,0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the coronary band.
tibia, over cranial tibialis muscle.
Colic, paralysis of hind limb, ligamant/tendon problems, Jing well point (Metal-son) point. Sore throat, nose bleeding,
shoulder pain. dental pain, abdominal pain, fever, seizure, laminitis.
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Shen-men
On the caudolateral aspect of the radius, just Shu Stream point (Wood -mother). Contusion, sprain,
proximal to the accessory carpal bone, at the
insertion of the lateral ulnar m. at the level of the swelling of the fetlock, tendinitis of flexor tendons. Cervical
carpus (Opposite PC-7).
Shu steam point (Earth - son), Yuan primary point. stiffness, back pain, sore throat, shoulder lameness, laminitis.
seizure, manic.
Palpitation, shen disturbance, anxiety, restlessness, chest pain. SI-4
manic. Wan-gu
HT-9 On the lateral surface of the forelimb, distal to the
Shao-chong carpal joint, caudal to the base of the lateral splint
Caudolateral aspect of the front hoof, proximal to bone (metacarpal IV), cranial to suspensory
coronary band. ligament. Opposite LI-4.
Jing well point (Wood), mother point. Chest pain, shoulder Yuan primary point. Cervical stiffness, jaundice, fever, carpal
pain and arthritis.
pain, frontlimb lameness, laminitis, coma, shen disturbance. SI-8
SI-1 Xiao-hai
Shao-ze Large depression along the caudal border of the
Craniolateral aspect of front hoof, proximal to Deltoid muscle at its juncture with the lateral and
coronary band. the long heads of the triceps brachii
Jing well point (Metal). Laminitis, sore throat, mastitis, fever, Shoulder pain, forelimb lameness, general pain relief.
coma, shoulder pain. SI-10
SI-3 Jian-zhen
Hou-xi 2 cun craniodorsal to SI-9.
In a depression on the caudolateral border of the Shoulder pain.
cannon bone (metacarpal III), distal to the end of SI-19
the lateral splint bone (metacarpal IV), proximal to Ting-gong
the fetlock. Indentation of the rostral medial corner of the ear
Hip pain and arthritis, hindlimb lameness, muscle atrophy. Shu stream point (Earth), yuan primary point. Abnormal
BL-60 cycling, dysuria, renal failure, diabetes, infertility.
Kun-lun impotence,
Between the lateral malleolus of the tibia and the
calcaneal tuber (opposite KI-3). heaves, sore throat, toothache, bac pain, back pain, ear
Jing river (Fire). "Aspirin point". Headache, cervical problems.
KI-27
stiffness, nose bleeding, seizure, promotion of parturition. Shu-fu
Contraindication for pregnancy. At the level of the manubrium, 2 cun lateral to
BL-67 midline
Zhi-yin
Caudolateral aspect of hind hoof, proximal to Association point of all association points. Cough, heaves,
coronary band. chest pain, vomiting.
PC-1
Jing well point (Metal), mother point. Nasal congestion and Tian-chi
discharge, nose bleeding, eye problems, headache, Medial to, and at the level of, the point of the
promotion elbow, in the fifth intercostal space
Crossing point between PC and GB.
of parturition, laminitis. Contraindication for pregnancy.
Kl-l Cough, asthma, dysnpea, girdle sore, chest pain. Diagnosis
Yong-quan point for hoof.
In a depression between the bulbs of the heel. PC-9
Jing well point (Wood) point. Laminitis, sore throat, Zhongchong
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In the central depression between the heel bulbs. between the 1st & 2nd cervical vertebral space.
Jing-well point (Wood). cranial to SI-16.
Cervical stiffness, head-shaking, deafness, pain in
Hyperactivity, Shen disturbance, non-sweater, superficial temporomandibular joint (TMJ), wobbler syndrome.
tendon problem. Diagnosis point for fetlock.
laminitis, navicular disease. GB-1
TH-1 Tong-zi-liao
Guanchong 1 cun caudoventral to the lateral canthus of the
Just lateral (1 cun) to the cranial midline. eye, over the transverse facial vein
proximately to coronary band. Eye problems, anhidrosis, colds, headache.
Jing-well point (Metal). GB-20
Feng-chi
Sore feet, laminitis, sore or cracked front heels, shoulder pain. In the large depression just caudal to the occipital
colic, sore throat, deafness, red eyes. condyle, cranial to the wing of the atlas, 1 cun
TH-14 ventral to dorsal midline.
Jian-liao
Caudal margin of shoulder joint, at the level of the External Wind, Internal Wind, cervical stiffness, headache.
point of the shoulder. nose-bleeding, nasal discharge/congestion, epilepsy.
Pain in shoulder and front limb. GB-21
TH-15 Jian-jing
Tian-liao In a depression located halfway along the cranial
Depression on dorsal border of scapula at junction edge of the scapula
of scapula and scapular cartilage. Shoulder pain, paralysis of forelimbs, mastitis, difficult labor
Pain in shoulder and front limb, sore foot, cervical stiffness
GB-27
Wu-shu
suprascapular nerve paralysis, suspensory ligament problems. 0.5 cun craniodorsal to the tuber coxae.
TH-16
Tian-you Diagnostic point for hock pain. Back pain, poor performance.
Caudal border of the brachiocephalicus muscle. hock pain.
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GB-34 Zhong-feng
Yang-lingquan Cranial aspect of hock, on the saphenous vein,
Craniodistal to the head of fibula, in the medial to cunean tendon.
interosseous space between the tibia and fibula,
between the long and lateral digital extensors. Jing-river Point (Metal). Anhidrosis, hock pain, swelling and
He sea point (Earth), Influential point for tendon and pain of hindlimb.
LIV-13
ligaments. Weakness of tendon/ligament, rear weakness. Zhang-men
GB-44 Distal end of 18th rib.
Zu-qiao-yin Influential point for Zang organs, Alarm point for SP.
Craniolateral aspect of the coronary band of the
hindlimb. Abdominal fullness, colic, diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle
Jing-well point (Metal). Hock pain, hip problem, coxa pain.
problem, abnormal cycling, laminitis, insomnia. LIV-14
LIV-1 Qi-men
Da-dun 13th intercostal space at the level of the elbow
Craniomedial aspect of the coronary band of the
hindlimb. Alarm point for liver. Hepatic disorders, mastitis, pleuritis,
chest pain, muscle pain.
Jing-well point (Wood). Laminitis, side-bones, hernia. GV-1
LIV-3 Changqiang
Tai-chong Depression between the anus and the ventral
On the craniomedial aspect of the canon bone aspect of the tail.
(metatarasal III), at the level of the head of the
medial splint bone Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Diarrhea, bloody
defecation, constipation, perianal problems, seizure.
Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primary point. Liver Qi LIV-3
Stagnation, abnormal cycle, fetlock pain, paralysis of Tai-chong
hindlimb. On the craniomedial aspect of the canon bone
LIV-4 (metatarasal III), at the level of the head of the
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medial splint bone
Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Diarrhea, bloody
Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primary point. Liver Qi defecation, constipation, perianal problems, seizure.
Stagnation, abnormal cycle, fetlock pain, paralysis of GV-3
hindlimb. Yao-yangguan
LIV-4 On the midline in a depression between L4 and L5 vertebrae.
Zhong-feng
Cranial aspect of hock, on the saphenous vein. Coldness and pain in the back, impotence, hindlimb paralysis,
medial to cunean tendon. Kidney Yang/Qi Deficiency.
GV-4
Jing-river Point (Metal). Anhidrosis, hock pain, swelling and Ming-men
pain of hindlimb. In the depression along the dorsal midline at the
LIV-13 intervertebral space between L2 and L3.
Zhang-men Yang deficiency, impotence, abnormal cycling, diarrhea, back
Distal end of 18th rib. pain.
Influential point for Zang organs. Alarm point for SP. GV-14
Da-zhui
Abdominal fullness, colic, diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle
pain. Depression at the cervicothoracic vertebral space (C7-T1).
LIV-14 Fever, cough, heaves, sweat, cervical stiffness, skin rash,
Qi-men seizure.
13th intercostal space at the level of the elbow GV-26
Ren-zhong
Alarm point for liver. Hepatic disorders, mastitis, pleuritis,
chest pain, muscle pain. On the upper lip, between the ventral limits of the nostrils.
GV-1 Facial paralysis, coma, back pain
Chang-qiang CV-1
Depression between the anus and the ventral Hui-yin
aspect of the tail. Ventral midline, half-way between the anus and
the root of scrotum (male) or vulva (female).
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Great Wind Gate
Infertility, dysuria, seizure, orchitis, scrotal inflammation, 3 points
vulvar discharge, prolapse of the vagina or uterus. Main point (GV-24) is on the dorsal midline at
CV-12 the rostral end of the forelock. The two auxiliary
Zhong-wan points are 1 cun ventrolateral to the main point.
Midway between xiphoid and umbilicus, or 4 cun Wind pattern, encephalitis, tetanus, shen
cranial to umbilicus. disturbance, hyperactive behavior (sedate
by pointing needle toward tail, can also
Alarm point for Stomach, Influential point for fu organs. implant a gold bead or suture material)
Gastric ulcer, diarrhea, jaundice, vomiting. Jiang-ya (#23)
CV-22 Ginger Bud
Tian-tu Alar cartilage at lateral corner of nostril
On the midline in a depression cranial to the Control colic pain, put needle through cartilage from
sternum. lateral to medial, leave in 30 minutes.
Tong-guan (#34)
Cough, heaves, asthma, sore throat, loss of voice, thyroid Passing Pass
problem, diaphragm spasm. On the ventral surface of tongue, on the sublingual veins
CV-23 that are just lateral to the midline of the tongue.
Lian-quan Glossitis, stomatitis, swollen tongue. Stomach heat, Gl
On the ventral midline of the neck, just in front of disorders, sunstroke, also to promote appetite.
laryngeal head. Er-jian (#35)
Laryngeal hemiplegia, dysphagia, swelling of tongue. Ear Tip
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Chengjiang At the tip of the ear on its outer surface, at the junction of
Lower lip on the midline, 1 cun ventral to the rim the medial, middle and lateral branches of the auricular vein
of the lower lip. Influenza, anhidrosis, heat stroke, high fever, colic (insert
needle from the outer
Facial paralysis, too much salivation, manic, behavioral surface of the ear).
problem. An-shen (#174)
Da-feng-men (#1) Calm mind
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Just behind the ears, halfway between the rostral and caudal ear The middle point is the main point.
bases. Use for any type of hemorrhage including post surgical, EIPH,
Restlessness, hyperactive or abnormal behavior, Shen epistaxis, hematuria
disturbance. Qi-hai-shu (#60)
Jiu-wei (#39) Sea of Qi
Cervical 9 Points In the groove between the longissimus dorsi and the
iliocostalis mm. at the level of the 16th intercostal
Most cranial point is 1 cun caudal to Fu Tu (#38) and 1 space
Exhaustion, Qi Deficiency, general weakness, poor
cun ventral to the mane, the most caudal point is 1.5 cun cranial performance, gaseous bowel.
to the angle of the scapula and 12/3 cun ventral to the mane, the Bai-hui (#68)
other seven points are located on an arching line equidistantly Hundred meetings
between the most. On dorsal mid line at the Lumbosacral space.
cranial and caudal points Hind quarter pain, hind quarter
Stiffness of neck, fat stagnation at the neck, cervical paralysis, hip arthritis, contusion.
degenerative joint colic, gaseous bowel, diarrhea, wind pattern, yang deficiency,
disease. overexertion.
Hou-shu (#41) Shen-shu (#69)
Throat Asso Point Kidney Assoc. Point
Central point: On ventral midline at the 3rd tracheal 2 cun lateral to Bai-Hui
ring. Hou-shou A/B: 0.5 cun lateral to Flou-shou Hind quarter pain, hind quarter paralysis, hip arthritis, contusion,
Asphyxia, laryngeal hemiplegia. yang deficiency, overexertion.
Duan-xue (#46) Shen-peng (#70)
Stop Flemorrhage Kidney shelf
3 points GV-5, GV-6 2 cun cranial to Shen-shu
and GV-7 Hind quarter pain, hind quarter paralysis, hip arthritis, contusion,
In three depressions along the dorsal midline in the yang deficiency, overexertion.
17th thoracic vertebral space (T17 and T18), the Shen-jiao (#71)
thoracolumbar vertebral space (T18 and LI) and the Kidney Corner
first lumbar vertebral space (LI and L2). 2 cun caudal to Shen-shu
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