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Functions of the GovernorVessel

Functions of GV: The Sea of YangAreas of Inuence: back, spine, back of neck andhead

Tonies KI yang and strengthens the Bac

!"#els $indInternal or External

%ourishes the S#ine and BrainCalms fear, Disperses grief, Relieves depression

Su&&ary of #oint actions

Treats diseases of the anus' rectu& and

intestines Treats diseases of the genitals' urinary

syste& and uterus Treats disorders of the s#ine

Treats fe(rile diseases and reduces )eat

Treats diseases of the *ang fu Treats disorders of !"terior or Interior $ind

Treats disorders of the sense organs

Treats disorders of the )eart

Treats disorders of the Brain and S#irit

GV is the channel that &ediates (et+een the

Brain and the )eart



The Governor Vessel ,hannel

-ain ,hannel1. The Du ai

originates in theuterus!lo"erabdomen,descends as adeep path"a# tothe genitals andperineum to meetC$ 1, then goes tothe tip of thecocc#x.

%. The Du aisurfaces at the tipof the cocc#x &'$1( and travels upthe spine and overthe head to '$ %)on the upper gum.

*. +t '$ 1, &thenape of the neck( a branch enters the brain, then emerges at thevertex &'$ %-( to oin

the main path"a#.

/. 0rom '$ 1%, deep bilateral branches go to 2 1% and then reoin themain path"a# at '$ 1*.

3ome texts attribute other path"a#s to the Du ai4

1. + branch from the cocc#x to the gluteal region, meeting the ladderand 5idne# meridians before returning to the spine and the kidne#s.&D4 originates in the lo"er abdomen, descends to the genitals andperineum, "inds around the anus, ascends the interior of the spinalcolumn, and enters the kidne#s(

%. T"o bilateral branches form the medial canthus of the e#e &2 1(,

ascending the forehead to meet at the vertex, then descendingthrough the brain and the neck to run parallel "ith the spine do"nto the kidne#s.

*. + branch from the lo"er abdomen ascending through the umbilicus,heart and trachea, then crossing the cheek, encircling the mouth,and ending ust inferior to the center of the e#e.

6age 1*1 'overnor $essel



The Governor Vessel ,hannel.uo ,hannel

The luo channel arises at '$ 1 and ascends bilaterall# along the

sides of the spine to the nape of the neck and spreads over the

occiput. +t the scapular region it connects "ith the ladder channel and

threads through the spine.



GV / .ong Strength!ntry #oint' 0eunion #oint' 1u -o

⊥2 34/3

.ocation 7n the posterior median line

+t the tip of the cocc#x 8R9

Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anusNote: This point has historically been described as “at the end

of the coccyx,” butor the ease of needling is now located as above.To locate this point, have the patient in a lateral recumbent

position, with the knees

exed and pulled up towards the chin. T!

%eedling :-° insertion .;<1 cun

Function 5 !ntry #oint5 0eunion: GV' ,V' GB' .0' KI 64.0 acc7 to 18

5 .uo #oint of the GV= Calms the 3pirit D,

= Resolves Damp<>eat

= Treats hemorrhoids D

= Disperses s"elling and alleviates pain

= Recti?es intestinal @i and arrests diarrhea

= ene?ts the t"o lo"er #in D

= +ctivates the channel and alleviates pain D,

= Regulates '$ A C$ = >armoniBes #in and #ang

%a&e .ong Strength,hang: long &in space or time(

hang4 to gro" to excel to lead9iang: strong, forceful sti

eing associated "ith#ang, the '$ is both longand strong. +s this is the?rst point on the vessel, itcan represent the entiret#of it.

If the '$ is "eak, the"hole bod# is "eak. If it is

replete, the spine is sti. # treating such conditions, '$ 1controls or leads the strength of the entire bod#.

ther

The name refers to this pointFs role in giving strength and

vitalit# to the "hole spinal column and the '$. ItFs a ver#po"erful point that reinforces the personFs total energ#.

This point is a "a# to bring in energ# from the heavens and

resurrect the oGcials.

Alternate %a&es: 8ue one, 6egone, End one, 3acral one,3acrum +bove, Tail 5ing?sherone, Tail aggot one, 0ish Tail,

Tortoise Tail, Tortoise Tail 2ongorder, Tail 6alm Hi Cleft, inCleft, CaoFs Ravine Road, RiverCart Road, Dragon Tiger, Dragonand Tiger point, >eaven"ard<2ooking 3ummit, 3tair"a# to



GV / .ong Strength Jse for instabilit#, lack of coordination, and lack of

cooperation.

Jse "hen the person is completel# distraughtKit feels like

the#Fre going to blo" their top.

ItFs similar to '$ 1%Kboth give resolution to the spirit. Itgives vitalit# and strengths and makes it available.



GV / .ong Strength

This point resuscitates.

ItFs ver# good for 3 and great "ith moxa

Jse locall# for "eakness in the bottom of the spine, vaginal,

urterine and anal prolapse. It strengthens the lo"er back and #ou might sedate it if the

person is in a lot of pain and is ver# rigid.

8'4 This point is about #our fundamental connection to #our

o"n root of po"er in the universe manifesting as strength,survival, passion and sexualit#. It provides strength to thespine to stand up in the "orld. It brings the po"er to seethings through and the abilit# to hold stead# in the face ofadversit# and inustice. It gives a person to the abilit# tohold oneFs o"n in the presence of anotherFs opinion. It givesthe abilit# to see diGcult# as a teacher, to see be#ond thepresent diGcult#. 5I, 2R, '$ reunite here. ItFs like a kick inthe butt. Jse for chronic "eakness "ith '$ %- &raises @iabove the ab#ss making ne" vision possible(. 9hen this isnot connected there is an absence of up"ard energ#. LIdonFt have "hat I need to get throughMN



GV ; .u&(ar ,orres#ondence1u -o ⊥ 243 34/3


+t the sacrococc#geal articulation

8R9

"n the sacro#coccygeal articulation, at the sacral hiatus T!

%eedling /;° superior insertion .;<1 cun

Function = 3trengthens the knees and lumbus ,D,

= Expels 9ind<damp ,D,

= 9arms the lo"er iao

= Calms spasms and convulsions

%a&e<!0 .u&(ar ShuYao: This character "ithout the

Oesh radicalmeans ke# place, strategic

position, importantpoint. It is this idea that the

lumbar area is ake# place in the bod#. 9e ?nd this in its relationship "iththe kidne#s, "ith the bone and marro". +ll the movementof the bod# in bending and moving upright originateshere. The strength of the bod# to be vertical derives fromthis area, a manifestation of the double strength of thekidne#s. There is the idea of strength "hich relies on theoriginal essences. This abilit# to be in the vertical

position, this strength, and also the abilit# to move fromthis position of uprightness makes this area an importantplace in the bod#.

Yu: Transporting 6oint. Po", '$ % is not located in thelumbar area, but there is the idea of transmission, ortransporting activit# to the lumbar area.

The overall meaning is that "hen "e puncture this point,"e ma# have an eect on the lumbar area. +lso, this is aplace "here intruders can invade to get into the interior.

There is a special correspondence here "ith all that is

making the strength, the life, and the good functioning ofthe lumbar area. This points gives direction to the Du aito nourish the bone and marro".

ther

This point if energ# gets stuck going into the legs &i.e.

sciatica( ItFs also good for 3



GV ; .u&(ar =oint This is an +E6 for the loins

Jse for lo"er back problems, menstrual problems,

63, and bladder problems. 8'4 This is about the abilit# to hold ?rml#. ItFs about a

loss of strength. ItFs good for sacral back problems"hen the energ# is not coming up.



GV 2 .oins Yang BorderFirst Aid' 1u -o ⊥ 243 34/3

.ocation 7n the posterior median lineIn the depression bet"een the /th and ;th lumbar vertebra 8R9


> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun dee#to the sin surface' varying

according to (ody (uild >

Function 5 First Aid: concussion' fractures' insensi(ility' s#inalin@ury' s#rains

= 3trengthens the lo"er back D, = 3trengthens thelegs D,

= Toni?es #ang = Dispels "ind<damp D

= Regulates the lo"er iao D = Dispels cold<damp in the lo"erburner

= 9arms the blood chamber and palace of essence

%a&e<!0 .u&(ar Yang =ass Yao: lumbus, lo"er back

kidne#"aist Yang: #ang, the

complement of #inGuan: 'ate, pass. If there

is a gate, it is either open or closed. ut even if it is closed, it isstill the onl# "a# to go in. 3ometimes #ou are stopped andcannot enter, but it is the onl# right "a# to enter. Thischaracter ma# have meaning to close or to shut to connect orcut<o.

This is a gate for the #ang in the lumbar area. +t the level ofthis point, "e have the root of the backbone, the sacrum. 9eare at the ver# beginning of the articulated bones making thebackbone. There is a passage of the #ang, a kind of regulationof all the #ang in this area. It is a passage also, in that it givesthe abilit# to move to the next point, "hich is the ing en. +llthe #ang is coming back to the origin, creating a kind of rootingof the right use of the #ang in the bod# and the function of theDu ai.

This point gives strengths to the legs. &There is another point' ** that has almost this exact name <<<Qi ang 'uan. Thispoint also gives strength to the lo"er part of the bod#.( Thispoint has an eect locall#, but also supports the action of the#ang throughout the bod#. There is special activit# in this pointto sustain the #ang of the 2I, as "e are the same level of the3hu point for 2I. Du ai is able to support the regulation of the#ang of the corresponding 3hu points, but "ith a dierentimplication than the actual 3hu point. 0or example, for the 2I atthis level, this point maintains the normal level of temperature



GV 2 .oins Yang Borderregulation and circulation of this area and treats all manner of2I<related s#mptoms. This point is more used to increase the#ang and the circulation of the #ang.

This is a point recentl# added to the Du ai. This point "ascertainl# used, but onl# included recentl# &11th centur#( on theDu ai.

ther

This point is a passage"a# from the loins to the legs. ItFs

good for lo" back problems aecting the legs and knees&i.e. sciatica(.

This point regulates #in and #ang and acts as important oint

or hinge that inOuences the backFs mobilit#.



GV Gate of .ife,hong -o' 1u -o ⊥ 2 ?4/3

.ocation 7n the posterior median lineIn the depression bet"een the %nd and *rd lumbar vertebra 8R9



according to (ody (uild >%ote: According to a nu&(er of classics' this #oint is

contraindicated for &o"a to thoseunder ; years old7

Function

= anks the origin and supplements the 5I ,D

= 3trengthens the lo"er back D, = ene?ts 8ing , Astops vaginal discharge

= Toni?es 5idne# #ang = Pourishes uan @i

= 9arms the gate of vitalit# = Expels cold

= 3oothes the sine"s A harmoniBes blood = Courses thechannels A regulates @i

= Clears >eat D = Regulates '$ D

%a&e<!0 .ife Gate-ing: 2ife. The character is made "ith a kind ofgathering, a union. Then there is the mark of authorit#Ka seal, or a scepterKthe s#mbol of ro#alauthorit#. 9hen there is something gathering together "ith thero#al authorit#, it becomes a decree, a la". Po" ever#one issupposed to obe# the decree. There is the s#mbol for mouth

because in order to be obe#ed, the decree has to beproclaimed. 3o the ?rst meaning of the character is that there isan order given b# a recogniBed authorit# and proclaimed insuch a "a# that ever#one has to obe#.

In ancient times, there "as the special meaning that thisauthorit# that had given such an order "as nature itself. Theorder is simpl# to follo" the natural order to accomplish a lifefollo"ing the proper nature that each of us has. 8ust beingexactl# "hat I am and acting according to nature, I "ill ful?ll m#destin#. There is no other destin# but to be and to recogniBethis @ualit# of life "hich "as put in this little embr#o to developinto an adult<<and develop itself to its utmost self.

Each of us has some kind of abilit#, strength, and characterK"eeach have to develop them to the highest level and neverdeviate from "hat the# are, from "hat our natures are.>umans are uni@ue in being able to act in an unnatural "a#. +tree is doing its best to be a good tree even if it has little soiland poor rain, or gro"s bet"een the stones of a "all, or isknocked b# the "ind. Pormall# these trees do their best to be atree. >uman beings are dierent because the# are not onl#



GV Gate of .ifedependent on their o"n proper nature to develop life, the# alsohave a propensit# of po"er "ithin them "hich is analagous to>eaven &the >eart(. ecause of this the# are capable ofinitiative, "hich a tree is not capable of. 3o human beings have

the abilit# to do things and act in a "a# that is not the bestpossible use of life "ithin them. 3o, for example, I have life it isnot exactl# m# life, it is rather life "ithin me. +nd this life"ithin me is not acting in accordance "ith natureKthis is "hatleads to human disease. ing is ho" I am able to do something"ith m# life that is as close as possible to the universalmovement of life.

Men: 'ate, door. There is no indication "hether or not thedoor is open or closed.ing en has a close relationship "ith the proper nature, "iththe origin, "ith the 5idne#s, the root of the origin. In the 3u9en, ing en has the meaning of the e#es. ing en is the

destin# of m# life, m# origin, m# proper nature. ing en asthe e#es, means I can see "hat I am doing "ith m# propernature. # destin# "ill be accomplished "ith this interpla#bet"een the 9ater and the 0ire, bet"een the >eart and5idne#s. # e#es "ill oer a perception of ho" close I am tothe universal movement of life or ho" far I am from thismovement. This life "ithin me has also the limits of its nature.

+t the same level is the 3hu points of the 5idne#s. 9e are alsoon the Du ai "hich indicates the ke# relationships of the #angof m# life and the #ang of m# origin. The function of Du ai isto control the #ang through relating to the original #ang.

.C ing men ma# be considered s#non#mous "ith the dan tian orlo"er cinnabar ?eld found in spiritual alchem#. >ere, theoriginal and authentic #in and #ang, as endo"ed b# heaven,reside. ing men is the crucible that contains the infusion ofoneFs authentic &Bhen( "ater and ?re. The interaction of thisLauthenticN "ater and ?re Lconforms to the real nature, thedeep nature of an individual.N 3imultaneous to this interaction isthe infusion of the inherited constitution &anterior heaven( "iththe ac@uired constitution &posterior heaven(.

The composite term shen<ing indicates the infusion of theactivating inOuence of shen "ith the potential for manifestation&ing(. It is the directionalit# of this interaction as focused b# the"ill &Bhi( that determines the extent to "hich an individual is

able to full# express his authentic self and the extent to "hichhabitual non<authenticS behavior occurs.

The establishment of ming as de?ned b# encius involvesnourishing oneFs original nature "ithin and accepting heaven"ithout. This results in an alignment of manFs "ill "ith heavenFs"ill. This alignment is s#non#mous, on an energetic level, "iththe clear infusion of anterior and posterior heaven in ming menunsullied b# the accretions of lifeFs experience and habitual,mundane consciousness. >ence, the image from internal



GV Gate of .ifealchem# of stoking the furnace of the dan tian, to burn o therefuse of ac@uired conditioning and return original nature.

ther

This is the LCinnabar 0ield,N a reservoir of energ#, vitalit#.ItFs a ver# po"erful point.

This point brings a person to a ne" level of consciousness

about their sense of "hat life is about. This point bringsforth the po"er of our inheritance, emerging from the voidin the center. It helps use ful?ll our po"er, living full# andbecoming our full potential.

If this gate is opening and closing it should adust to all of

our needs. If it is ammed, life is threatened. ou canrevitaliBe the bod#, mind and spirit here, so consider it forpeople lacking in strength and vitalit#.

This point takes energ# from the seas and oceans.

It activates the ing in the 5idne#s.

Jse moxa "hen the pulses are all lo".

Can use for intermittent fevers, "here the bod# gets

intensel# hot or cold and "hen there is excessiveperspiration or none at all.

If there are an# problems "ith hot s#mptoms this point

might cause an aggravation.

If the person is completel# berserk #ou might consider

sedating this point, but this is an extreme thing to do.

If there is excess &like heav# menses( then sedate this point.

If menses are scant#, tonif#.

ItFs useful for 9ater C0s "ho have terrible lack of reserves.



GV 3 Sus#ended =ivot1u -o ⊥ 2 ?4/3

.ocation 7n the posterior median lineIn the depression bet"een the 1st and %nd lumbar vertebra 8R9




Function = ene?ts the lumbar spine D, and knees

= ene?ts the lo"er iao D

= 0orti?es the 36 and harmoniBes the 3T

%a&e<!0 Sus#ended =ivotDuan: to suspend, to hang spaceShu: pivot, axis

These t"o characters together give the image of a verticalmovement of suspension, and through the pivot more of an ideaof horiBontal movement and distribution. This is at same levelas T> 3hu point. 3o this area is about distribution of @i andessences do"n"ard and up"ard &as the Triple >eater does( andthroughout. There is a lot of connection here "ith the activitiesof the Triple >eater and "ith this function of distributing "ellup"ard and do"n"ard, and ever#"here.

This point is on the back at the level of the base of the stomach,at the middle heater. 3o there is also this communication

bet"een the lo"er and the middle heater, bet"een anteriorheaven and posterior heaven that relates to the function of thispoint. The function is to make sure that all that "e build asessences and @i, as #ang inside the bod#, "ill be correctl#expressed &related to the proximit# to ing en(. This is alsothe function of the Triple >eater4 the abilit# to distinguish thedierent kinds of @i in the dierent heaters and their functions,but al"a#s through the basis of original @i. It takes the original@i and circulates it throughout the bod# and to the four limbs.

This point regulates the functioning of the 3tomach andIntestines and ensures the good expression of the strength ofthe ang b# relating this regulation to the origin.

There is a relationship "ith C$ : and this point.

ther

This point is good for back pain. If there is pain in the mid<

back, use '$ . If itFs in the lo" back, use '$ ;. If both, usethe points together.

+ll things articulate and move on a Lsuspended pivot,N the

pivot bet"een #in and #ang. This is "here "e t"ist. If thispoint canFt pivot, it leads to diGcult# in movement, rigidit#,



GV 3 Sus#ended =ivotlumbago, sciatica, lo"er back pain and backaches. The mindand spirit also need freedom of movement. These points &'$; A '$ ( can oil all of the pivots &"hich are like hinges(. Itcan give almost instant relief.

If the stools are ver# loose but formed, use moxa to tightenthe bo"els.



GV E -iddle of the S#ine1u -o ⊥ 2 D


In the depression bet"een the 11

th

and 1%

th

thoracicvertebra 8R9

%eedling -° superior insertion .;<1 cun

> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cundee# to the sin surface' varying

according to (ody (uild >%ote: According to a nu&(er of classics' this #oint

is contraindicated to &o"a7

Function = 0orti?es the 36 and disinhibits Damp ,D

= 3upplements the 5I and stems desertion

= 3trengthens the lumbus

= ene?ts the spine D

%a&e<!0 S#inal ,enter Ci: the spinehong: center, central, middleAlternate %a&es: 3pine 6illar,

3pine 3hu,3pirit 'athering

This point is actuall# in the middle of the spine if #ou takethe starting point at the ?rst vertebra at the level of '$ %

and the top of the spine as the ?rst vertebra at the levelof '$ 1/. This is a total of %1 vertebrae and this point isin the middle at the level of the 11th vertebra.

It is at same level as the 3pleen 3hu point. The spleen isat the center of the bod# &in the middle of the middle(.

The human bod# is not ho" it is b# chance the bod# issomething in the likeness of the universe, so there issome meaning in a location that is in the middle of themiddle. Roughl# at the same level is the center of the3tomach at C$ 1%. This point gives more #ang to the3pleen or to this function that is the center.

$arning 4 This point is ver# strongl# forbidden in theclassics to moxa. If #ou use moxa #ou ma# induce 9eis#ndrome "hich is a kind of Oaccid paral#sis of limbs,coming from insuGcienc# of "atering of the muscles.

ther

This point has more of a mental level eect. Jse for

insanit#, epileps#, and depression.



GV E -iddle of the S#ine oxa is usuall# forbiddenKit ma# make the person

insane or severel# depressed and forgetful. Jse "ith people "ho describe their back feeling Llike it

is breaking in t"o.N



GV ? -iddle =ivot1u -o ⊥ D D


In the depression bet"een the 1-

th

and 11

th





Function = ene?ts the spine D = 3upplements the 5I Astrengthens lumbus

= ene?ts the middle iao D = >armoniBes the3T and relieves pain

%a&e<!0 ,entral =ivothong: CenterShu: pivot, axis

This "as also a point added more latel# to the '$meridian &although it "as al"a#s a point(. It is on a level"ith the ' 3hu points. These t"o characters ?t ver# "ell"ith the function of the 'all ladder. The 'all ladder iscalled the 0u of the central essences. There is arelationship bet"een ' and the good functioning of thecentral heater.

hong is a good evocation of the function of the ' tokeep the essences in the center and to help the center"ith its essences. 3hu ?ts ver# "ell "ith ' because themeridian acts as a pivot bet"een the ladder and3tomach meridians. ' represents the more super?cialaspect of the #ang relating to the 2, and the deepestaction of the #ang through its relationship "ith the 3T. 'is also a kind of pivot bet"een "hat is underground, the9ater, the 5I, the #in, the origin, and "hat is themanifestation of the 0ire, the >eart. It is also a pivotbet"een anterior and posterior heaven, bet"een the 5I

and 3T. This abilit# to be bet"een, to be both an ordinar#0u and an extraordinar# 0u, describes the '. Dai o isalso a pivot bet"een the up"ard movement and thedo"n"ard movement.

This point acts to help ', to help the e#es and to helpthe 36. It aects the good functioning of the 36 and helpsthe #ang of the 36 to get rid of excess of dampness. It



GV ? -iddle =ivotalso controls the #ang of the ' so it does not inure the36. The point is at the level of the upper opening of the3T.

ther This is a great point "hen used correctl#, though '$

and ) can do ever#thing '$ can but to a lesserdegree.

This point is good for back pain. If there is pain in the

mid<back, use '$ . If itFs in the lo" back, use '$ ;. Ifboth, use the points together.

+ll things articulate and move on a pivot, the pivot

bet"een #in and #ang.



GV ,ontracted -uscle1u -o ⊥ 2


In the depression bet"een the :th and 1-th thoracic vertebra 8R9




Function = Eliminates interior "ind D, = Huiets the 3pirit ,D

= Relaxes the sine"s = 3oothes the 2iver D

= Relieves spasm D

= 0orti?es the 36 and harmoniBes the 3T

= 3trengthens the lumbar and boosts the 5I

= Relieves pain

%a&e<!0 Sine+ ,ontraction Cin: uscular forces, not exactl#

the muscle,but muscular movement. This

charactercontains the image of bamboo

"hich is nevermotionless<<ust as our muscles are

never stillKthere is al"a#s some kind of contraction or movement. Thenthere is the Oesh radical and the character for strength or force.3o the idea is that "e have this strength "hich is in the Oeshthat enables us to move as the bamboo moves. This distinction

is important because it is the dierence bet"een the 2iver andthe 3pleen. 0or points related to the 36 #ou "ill have the Oeshradical, the mass of the Oesh, the bulk, but #ou "ill not have themovement. The movement belongs to the 2R.

Suo: ade "ith the character for threads of silk, "hich alsocan mean to attach or to tie up. >ere it especiall# means to tieup, to shrink, to bind up fast, to have a spasmKall this relatedto the muscle.

The relationship "ith the 2iver is obvious in the name of thepoint, and the 3hu points of the 2R are at the same level. It is@uite rare to have a patholog# in the point name, but it is not b#

chance "hen it does occur. This occurs on 2R 1% "hich is alsothis kind of contraction of the circulationK8i ai. This patholog#in the name is to indicate that this function is easil# disturbed.

The 2R is the root of supreme exhaustion according to theclassics. This exhaustion is linked to this kind of muscularmovement. The 2R is unable, through its function of goodreasoning, to stop the person from exhausting himself. Theblood as "ell as the @i is exhausted through this movement of



GV ,ontracted -usclethe muscles. This, in the classical Chinese mind, "as a greatdanger to life.

The 2R, as the master of all this activit# and the root of the

strength to move, is the one responsible for regulatingmovement. It is also the ?rst organ to suer from thisexcessive movement and using up of vitalit#. 3o this pointalludes to the muscular forces but is also related to this dangerof the patholog# of the muscular forces. This danger ofexcessive #ang of the 2R is represented in the s#mptoms.



GV ,ontracted -usclether

Jse this point for contracted or constricted muscles on a

bod#, mind and spirit level. uscle might be more

accuratel# called tendon!sine". 0rom a ph#sical standpoint, a person ma# present "ith

inactive breathing "ith chest and muscle pains along "ithdigestive disorders.

This point has a connection "ith the 2iver and helps spasms

and convulsions.

This point is in the middle iao but this point ma# help some

heart spasms.

Jsuall# use moxa.

This point opens the mind and the spirit.

This point has a great eect on the mental level and helps

insecurit# and instabilit#. Jse "hen a personFs e#es rollaround or are ?xed and the#Fre "alking aimlessl# about.

This point "ill anchor and ground the patient.

2ike '$ /, itFs a "hole bod#, mind and spirit treatment.



GV H t&ost Yang1u -o ⊥ 3 ?


In the depression bet"een the

th

and )

th





Function = Jnbinds the chest D,, and diaphragm

= 0orti?es the 36 D

= Drains Damp ,D

= Resolves Damp<>eat

= Clears >eat

= Regulates the middle iao D

= Treats aundice D

= Regulates the 2R and '

= oves @i

= Recti?es @i

= 0rees the channels and @uickens the connecting vessels

%a&e !"tre&ity of Yanghi: extreme to reach, to arrive

Yang: #ang, the complement of

#inAlternate %a&es: ottom of

the 2ung

'$ : is located on the upper back, "hich is the most #angaspect of the bod# it is on the '$, "hich is thecommander of #ang @i and it is positioned belo" theseventh vertebra, seven being a number associated "ith#ang. 0or all of these reasons, the point is considered tobe #ang "ithin #ang or the Lextremit# of #ang.N

ther

The '$ is the most predominantl# #ang vessel of thebod#. This is the most #ang point on the upper back on'$. It is connected "ith the ver# source of #angenerg#.

This point has to do "ith energ#, vitalit#, movement

and heat. It should be used to bring about resurgencein the #angKand onl# if that is "hat is needed.



GV H t&ost Yang It is almost a horar# point for the '$. It relates to '$

like '$ ) does to the 2iver. ItFs the spineFs ob to hold ever#one up<<use "hen

there is aching in the bones.

'$ :, 1-, 11 take the patient to a "onderful place. The# part the heavens and sho" them a place to be.

ou must be ver# ver# careful "hen using this point.

The patient must be near balanced because it takesthe energ# to a higher place.



GV / Su#ernatural To+er1u -o ⊥ D 24?

.ocation 7n the posterior median lineIn the depression bet"een the th and th thoracic vertebra 8R9


%ote: According to several classics' this #oint iscontraindicated to needling7



Function = Diuses the 2J and suppresses cough

= +lleviates cough and "heeBing D

= Clears >eat and detoxi?es poison D

= 0rees the channels and @uickens the connecting vessel

%a&e S#irit To+er.ing: spirit, supernaturalTai: terrace, platform, to"er

9en 9ang, and emperor of the hou D#nast#, built a to"er hecalled ling tai, the 3pirit To"er, from "hich he could look outover all his territor#. The term ling has b# extension come tomean the faculties of reason or the mind. In Chinese thoughtthe heart and mind are nearl# s#nomous, thus ling is alsorepresentative of the heart. The 8in C anon con?rms thisinterpretation in a passage that states4 LTaoist texts considerthe heart to be the 3pirit To"er.N This point is located belo" the

>eart +E6.

.C In Daoism, ling tai is a term that refers to the heart. enciusrecounts the tale of ho" the multitudes Oocked to 5ing 9an asis the# "ere his children, and built his ling tai Lspiritual to"erNin one da#. This is a prime example of the eGcaciousness of thesage. The people reoiced to do this "ork because the sage, likethe ancients, Lcaused the people to have pleasure as "ell asthemselves.N This to"er brings to mind the Daoist folktale ofthe forlorn governor "ho could not see over the treessurrounding his residence. Thus, he built a to"er that "ouldenable him to gain perspective on his kingdom. >ence, '$ 1-ma# be considered as a point that facilitates perspective and

penetrating insight to the heart.

ther

'$ 1- is 2ing Tai and '$ 11 is 3hen Tao. ouFve done the

spade "ork and the person is read# to let go of past life stu and move for"ard. This is the 3T * on '$. Jse it forstrengthening the heart and mind.

9ith this point "eFre looking at the heart, heart protector

and lung disorders.



GV / Su#ernatural To+er This point can bring a feeling of unit#. It can help the patient

gain perspective. ItFs good if a person is confused because ithelps them see "hat needs to be done.

DonFt do this point too earl#. It can be the icing on the cake.

DonFt be afraid of it, ust be cautious. DonFt do it onsomeone "hoFs Lout to lunch.N

The point name refers to the pointFs position on a platform

one vertebra belo" the place "here the spirit emanatesfrom the heart and its related points &'$ 11, 2 1;, 2 *:(



GV // S#irit =ath1u -o' First Aid ⊥ D 243


In the depression bet"een the ;

th

and

th



%ote: According to several classics' this #oint iscontraindicated to needling7



Function 5 First Aid: (ites' convulsions' insensi(ility' ra(ies= Clears the >eart ,

= Calms the 3piritD,,

= Toni?es the >T and 2J D

= Clears >eat D and paci?es 9ind D,

%a&e S#irit =athShen: spirit1ao: path, road, "a#Alternate %a&e: visceral shu

'$ 11 is located bet"een the t"o >eart +E6s. The heartcan be treated through this point. ecause the heart storesthe spirit, '$ 11 can be said to be a path to the spirit or a

Lspirit path.N

.C 7ne ma# become addicted to the insight aorded b# peakstates of a"areness. If one does not come do"n Lo themountainN &see '$ 1-( and make use of oneFs kno"ledgein the "orld, then of "hat use is the "isdom ac@uiredthereU The shock of divorce, loss of a loved one, or evenreceiving a terminal diagnosis ma# shake up oneFs vie" ofrealit# in a "a# that provides a glimpse of original nature.

This glimpse occasionall# seems to produce a high, or amanic reaction. This reaction ma# be characteriBed b# themomentar# experience of an all<empo"ering vision of the

signi?cance and interrelationships of the events in oneFslife. This vision ma# be experienced in a "a# that "aspreviousl# hidden b# oneFs erroneous interpretation ofrealit#. 'enerall#, the patient experiencing this visionappears inappropriatel# happ#, given the seriousness ofthe event, in a "a# that might be interpreted as denial. Ihave often used this point "ith '$ 1- for @uieting theheart and sedating tendencies to"ard mania.



GV // S#irit =ath

ther

This point is in the area of the 3upreme Controller. It

accesses the spirit path of the patient and creates an

unfolding in the personFs life. This point regulates the heart, calms the spirit and

relaxes the chest. ItFs good for cardiac disorders.



GV /; Body =illar1u -o ⊥ 342


In the depression bet"een the *

rd

and /

th





Function = Eliminates interior 9ind D,

= Calms spasms

= Dispels pathogens and abates fever

= Toni?es 2J @i ,

= Clears the >eart and stabiliBes the disposition,D

and2ung D

= 3trengthens the bod#

= Clears construction

%a&e Body =illarShen: bod#, personhu: pillar, post supportAlternate %a&es: 9isdomFs

+dvantage >air,9isdomFs +dvantage Hi,

9isdomFs

+dvantage +rmor, Dust Hi

ther

This point strengthens the spine and holds it erect. It

brings vital energ# to that area and gives LbackboneN"hen someone is collapsing. It also helps to keepadustments in place.

It is a pillar for the spirit. In the 3 it gives a strength

and resurrection of the spirit. ItFs a ver# valuable pointfor reinforcement and helps hold the person straightand upright.

3ometimes #ou can see the state of the bod# pillar b#

the "a# someone holds him!herself Jse if a person is debilitated b# chronic illness and the

personFs LpillarN is crumbling. Jse moxa if the person is cold, inert, and "eak to bring

back the governor @ualit# of guidance. If there is real rigidit#!pain!heat #ou might sedate it.

8'4 This point gives strength to the mind to hold its

o"n path. It accesses the heavenl# impulse that



GV /; Body =illarde?nes our path. Jse for people "ho are easil#s"a#ed. It also strengthens the immune s#stem. Itprovides upright @i, contributes to fortitude and aidsalignment.



GV /2 Kiln =ath1u -o' 0eunion #oint ⊥ 34/


In the depression bet"een the 1

st

and %

nd


"t may be helpful to have the patient ex the neck. T!

%eedling -° superior insertion .;<1 cun> The s#inal canal lies (et+een /7;3 and /7?3 cun

dee# to the sin surface' varyingaccording to (ody (uild >

Function 5 0eunion: GV' B.= Clears >eat D, and treats malaria D

= Releases the Exterior ,

= Regulates 3hao ang &2!3I(

= Regulates '$ D

= Clears 2J >eat

= 3upplements vacuit# detriment

%a&e Kiln =athTao: kiln pleased or happ#1ao: path, road, "a#

ther

This is the path!road to happiness

5iln refers to the ceramic amulets the Taoists "ore to"ard o evil spirits.

This point is the start of the spiritual ascent to the

head. 8'4 This point is the road to happiness. It assumes a

foundation is there<<<no" ho" do I raise this person toa higher plane of consciousnessU ItFs good forarticulation of the head.



GV / Great )a&&er1u -o' 0eunion' First Aid ⊥ 34/3

.ocation 7n the posterior median lineIn the depression bet"een the th cervical and 1st thoracic

vertebra 8R9

"t may be helpful to have the patient ex the neck. T!




Function 5 0eunion: all yang &eridians J GV5 First Aid: colds= Clears >eat D,

= Releases the Exterior,

= Expels 9ind D, and ?rms the Exterior D

= Clears the 3pirit , and clears the >eart

= Toni?es ang

= 0rees the #ang @i of the "hole bod#

= Clears 2J >eat and regulates @i

= Regulates ing and 9ei @i

= Toni?es de?cienc# D

%a&e Great )a&&er1a: great, big, largehui: hammer, mallet vertebra

Alternate %a&e: >undred Taxations

ther

7ften, even "hen #ou are on the right C0 the oGcials

donFt respond. This point shakes up the oGcialsKitFslike giving them a kick in the butt and telling them toget moving. Jse this point onl# "hen the patient isread#.

ItFs a reunion of #ang "ith '$ and is "here all of the

deep reserves pour out. ItVs a more direct link to themeridians than '$ %).

3pinous processes "ere kno"n as hammers and C isthe biggest hammer.

This point "ill, "hen using moxa, blo" a fever or cold

over in %/ hours. Jse is acute illness, upper respirator# invasion of cold

and "ind. 3edate this point if there is an acute attack. 8'4 If #ou are @uestioning the patient4 L9h# arenFt #ou

getting thisUN then use this point. ItFs good for



GV / Great )a&&erarticulation of the head. Jse "hen a #ang de?cienc#sho"s up on the pulses. There ma# be a dullnessabout "ho the# are and their process in life. Jse "hensubstance is ust sitting. ItFs like sa#ing4 9+5E J6W



GV /3 Gate of 1u&(ness1u -o' Yang $ei -o' Sea of -arro+

⊥ 2 D

.ocation 7n the posterior median lineIn the depression bet"een the 1st and %nd cervical vertebra

8R9

"n the depression between the $st and %nd cervicalvertebra

.& cun superior to the posterior hairlineNote: the diagrams of the measurement of the head in

Meridians and 'oints followmedical literal prior to the (ong )ynasty, which places )*

$& on the posteriorhairline. !ll subse+uent texts measure $% cun from the

posterior hairline to the

anterior hairline, but locate )* $& in the depression .&cun superior to the posterior

hairline and )* $ $ cun superior to the hairline. T!

%eedling :-° insertion slightl# inferiorl#, .;<1 cun

%ote: According to several te"ts' this #oint iscontraindicated to &o"a7


according to (ody (uild 1ee# H° insertion istherefore strictly contraindicated' as is

su#erior o(liue insertion to+ards the (rain >

Function 5 Sea of -arro+= Clears the 3pirit ,

= 3timulates speech treats muteness D

= ene?ts the tongue D

= Eliminates 9ind D

= ene?ts the neck and spine D

= Disinhibits the oints

= 0rees the portal s and connecting vessel

%a&e -uteLs Gate Ya: a mute-en: gate, doorAlternate %a&es: 2oss of

$oice 'ate, TongueRoot, Tongue 3"elling, 7pposite

the Tongue, TongueFs >oriBontal, TongueRepression, Repressed Tongue



GV /3 Gate of 1u&(nessther

Jse this point for problems of the voice and speech.

3hallo" needling and no moxa.

Jse "ith careW



GV /E $ind =alaceSea of -arro+' $indo+ of the Sy

⊥ 2 D1u -o' Yang $ei -o

.ocation 7n the median line of the head 8ust inferior to the base of the occipital boneX +CI superior to '$ 1; &1 +CI superior to the posterior

hairline( 8R9

%eedling :-° insertion slightl# inferiorl#, .;<1 cun

%ote: According to several te"ts' this #oint iscontraindicated to &o"a7


according to (ody (uild 1ee# H° insertion istherefore strictly contraindicated' as is

su#erior o(liue insertion to+ards the (rain >

Function 5 Sea of -arro+5 $indo+ of the Sy 5 ne of the /2 Ghost #oints= Eliminates 9ind ,D,

= Clears the 3pirit ,D, = ene?ts the brain

= Pourishes the sea of marro" and bene?ts the head andneck D

= Dissipates Cold = Disinhibits the oints anddrains ?re

%a&e $ind -ansionFeng: "indFu: mansion, palace

storehouse, treasur#Alternate %a&es: Tongue

Root, Root of6reoccupation, CaoFs Ravine,Clearheaded<ness, 'host >ole,'host 0orest, 'host 6illo"

This point is used to treat "ind disorders, internal or

external. It is also a point at "hich "ind enters the bod#.

ther

This is a fantastic point. Jse "hen #ou feel #ouFre

continuall# tr#ing to access the '$ energ# andmobiliBe it but canFt. The person is crumbling, deOatingand gets periods of depression and canFt keep going.

The# canFt see their moving on or the#Fre getting



GV /E $ind =alacebetter and the# need a degree of connection and!orvision.

Trust is the important issue "ith this point. The patient

ma# feel vulnerable, as if the# al"a#s have their backs

to the "all. 9ind is the spearhead of disease and change.

3omething about the nature of the "ind enables thingsto change and gro".

3ometimes use it "ith '$ %/ to make it a total

transition in the patient. It takes them to a higherplane and reall# changes them.

Tonif# this point to clear the mind and spirit.

3edate this point if the person is manic, epileptic, or

h#sterical. 6oints at the back of the occiput have an eect on the

e#es.



GV /? Brain 1oor1u -o' 0eunion #oint ⊥ D D

.ocation 7n the median line of the head%X +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline( 8R9

-n the occipital bone T!

%eedling -° insertion superiorl# or inferiorl#, .;<1 cun

%ote: According to several te"ts' this #oint iscontraindicated to needle and &o"a7

Function 5 0eunion: GV' B.= Eliminates 9ind and alleviates pain D,,

= Calms the 3pirit D,

= ene?ts the e#es D

= ene?ts the brain

= Rouses the brain and opens the portals

= Clears >eat

= Disperses s"elling and settles tetan#

%a&e BrainLs 1oor%ao: brain)u: door, householdAlternate %a&es: 3kull Jnion,

Circumference9ind, 9est 9ind, eeting of the

0orehead

'$ 1 is located on the occipital bone, directl# behind thebrain. It treats disorders such as epileps# and diBBinessi.e., disorders of the brain.



GV / Strength 1ivider1u -o ⊥ ; D

.ocation 7n the median line of the head

/ +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline(

8R9

!t the unction of the sagittal and lambdoid suture T!

%eedling -° insertion, .;<1 cun

Function = 6aci?es 9ind and alleviates pain D

= Calms the 2R and extinguishes 9ind

= 3oothes the sine"s and @uickens the connecting vessel

= Calms the 3pirit D

%a&e nyielding S#ace

9iang: un#ielding, stiforceful, strong

Cian: a space bet"een, among,in the middle

Alternate %a&e: 'reat0eather

The character @iang derives its meaning of strength fromits radical gong, "hich represents the archerFs bo". 9hen

oined b# a line, '$ 1, 1), and 1: form a bo" "ith '$ 1)in the middle.

ther Jse this point "ith people "ho are over"orked and

there is a unidirectional use of #ang energ#. This pointhelps them divide their time and energ#.



GV /H =osterior Su&&it1u -o' Sea of -arro+ ⊥ 2 ?

.ocation 7n the median line of the head;X +CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline( 8R9

-n the parietal bone T!


Function 5 Sea of -arro+= Huiets the >eart and 3pirit ,D,

= Calms the 2R and subdues #ang

= Eliminates 9ind and relieves pain D

%a&e Behind the Verte")ou: behind after

1ing: cro"n of the head, thevertex

Alternate %a&es: Intersection>ub,

Intersection 3urge

ther

This is the most #ang pole of the bod#. Jse it "hen

crisis in imminent. Jse '$ %- "hen the crisis has happened and the

person is fragmented. '$ 1: and '$ %- T7'ET>ER +RE T>E T97 E3T

67IPT3 T7 RE3T7RE 7RDER 9>EP T>ERE I3 C>+73. The person ma# present as manic. ::Y of the time

#ou "ould sedate these points in this situation.Imagine taking the oGcials to the heavenl# masters sothat the# can all talk to each other. The heavenl#ancestors have heard it all before the# let the oGcialsget their grievances o of their chests and then thingscalm do"n and the oGcials go home relaxed.

Chaos is dierent from h#per pulses. Chaos can exist if

the pulses are Z1 or Z%. If there is chaos, then stillsedate these points even if the pulses are lo".

ItFs good to tonif# these points too<<after an >9 for

example. +lso tonif# if #ouFve done a lot of "ork onsomeone to help bring it all together.



GV ; ne )undred -eetingsSea of -arro+' !1 #oint' 0eunion' 1u -o ⊥ 2 ?


+CI superior to '$ 1; &posterior hairline(

8R9

-n the parietal bone /& cun posterior to the anteriorhairline.0 T!


Function 5 Sea of -arro+5 !1 #oint 5 0eunion: B.' SI' GB' .0' .I' ST' GV 64SI' .I' ST J

MT! acc7 to 18= 6aci?es 9ind and subdues #ang D,,

= Raises #ang and counter prolapse D,,

= Calms the 3piritD,

= 2ifts the 3pirit

= Clears the ind

= ene?ts the head and sense organs D

= Pourishes the 3ea of marro" D

= ene?ts the brain D

= 3trengthens the ascending function of the 36

= 6romotes resuscitation

= Discharges blaBing heat in the #ang channels

%a&e )undred ,onvergencesBai: one hundred

)ui: meeting, convergenceAlternate %a&es: Three ang,

0ivefoldConvergence, Three ang 0ive

foldConvergence, 2inking

Convergence, ountain Top, Ridge Top Celestial

0ullness, Celestial0ullness, ud all 6alace

.C This point summons all of oneFs spiritual resources in

restoring the order of heavenFs mandate to oneFs innerkingdom of being. In convening the hundred demons ontop of ount ao, the emperorS u is able to bringspiritual unit# to ancient China. 7ppose<the<9ind is Lnot alo#al subect but a rebellious energ#, one "ho "ill, like theLstellar "indsN prevent the communication that is to occurduring the ritual.N In the microcosm of the bod#, theacupuncture point '$ 1-, located on the vertex of thehead, is named 7ne >undred eetings. The Daoist text



GV ; ne )undred -eetingsthe Dao nong &hidden Dao( states that the head is themeeting point of the hundred spirits. '$ %-, then, is theplace on top of the head &mount ao( "here the 1--spirits meet. The traditional function of '$ %- in draining

"ind from the head is implied in the beheading of7ppose<the<9ind, the inOuence that threatens theintegrit# of the kingdom b# opposing uFs rule. 0or it is u"ho establishes harmon# b# controlling the rising "atersof chaos.



GV ; ne )undred -eetings

9ind is Chinese medicine is seen as an# sign or s#mptomin an individual that changes location and severit# @uickl#.Its general presentation is that of chaos, and is

exempli?ed b# muscle spasms, seiBures, violent outburstsof anger, or headaches. The point '$ %- can help centeron the most basic level, restore control, and marshal thepatientFs resources to @uell the chaos.

'overnor $essel %- is the point that aligns us "ith thepolestar to "hich Lall the lesser stars do homageN and it is

uFs virtue in being a man after heavenFs heart that allo"shim to gain control of the kingdom. It is his po"er ofintention in visualiBing the spirits that allo"s him tosummon and transform them into one bod#, anassembl#&hui( of all under heaven.

If the pulse of both hands have collapsed and the patientevidences the L@i<"ildN pattern described all pulsepositions evidence a super?cial pounding. . . there is nodepth to the entire pulse, indicating that the poundingthat is felt is the dispersion of the patientFs ?nal store of#ang<@i. . . #in and #ang are at their ?nal point ofseparation. +t this point, "ith the true #in exhausted, thepatientFs #ang energ# Ooats to the top of the pulse. Po"one is trul# knocking at the door of death.S then adierent therapeutic strateg# &than an >!9( must bechosen. In such a case, the #in of the "hole being mustbe toni?ed in order to root that #ang. C$ 1, namedeeting of in, represents the source of #in in the human

being. '$ %-, >undred eetings, is the gathering point ofthe #ang<@i. Together, these t"o points represent thecentral axis of heaven and earth as it occurs in the humanbeing. Treating them together can help restore balance ofthe primordial #in and #ang and provide access to areserve of this energ#.

ther

'$ %- has the essence of "ood and perspective on

"hat life is about as an individual and as a "hole forhumankind. It moves the person for"ard to a dierentlevel of understanding and being. It reall# pulls thingstogether. ou have to access to ancestors "ith "isdom

and kno"ledge. ou can incarnate the "isdom andessence at this point.

This point clears the mind and lifts the spirit.

Tonif# this point "hen a person is fragmented but not

in an acute state of "eakness and depletion. This pointcan pull ever#thing together and then #ou can go anddo regular command points.



GV ; ne )undred -eetings ou might also tonif# it "hen there is a prolapse at the

#in pole, i.e., itFs the point opposite C$1. ItFs good forprolapsed hemorrhoids so #ou can do local and distalpoints.

9hen there is an excess of #ang "ith aggressive@ualities of berserk behavior then sedate this point.

ou can use '$ %- and %1 together.

8'4 This is a vantage point for far and "ise. It brings

a"areness of "hat life is all about and puts ever#thingin its place. +ll ancestral "isdom resides here. ItFsgood for times "hen a predicament is such that #ou"ant to allo" the patient to be surrounded andsupported b# this "isdom and big picture perspective.



GV ;/ Anterior Su&&it1u -o ⊥ ; 24?


)X +CI superior to '$ 1;

8R9

$.& cun superior to )* %1 and 2.& cun posterior to theanterior hairline,

-n the parietal bone T!


> This #oint should not (e needled in infants +hosefontanel is not closed >

Function = Extinguishes 9ind and relieves tetan# ,D and treatsconvulsions D

= 0rees the collaterals and disperses s"elling

= 3tabiliBes the 3pirit

= ene?ts the >ead D

%a&e Before the Verte"9ian: before, in front of1ing: cro"n of the head, vertex

ther

This is the summit to use "hen things have not

completel# fallen apart. # calling this meeting earl#"e are preventing the oGcials from going craB# and no

longer communicating "ith each other. Jsed "isel#,this point "ill prevent the oGcials from getting in amess.

The posterior summit is used "hen ever#thing has

alread# blo"n up.



GV ;; Sull -eeting1u -o ⊥ / 2

.ocation 7n the median line of the head1- +CI superior to '$ 1; 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position$.& cun anterior to 45 %$ and % cun posterior to the

anterior hairline, !t the unction of the coronal and sagittal suture T!


> This #oint should not (e needled in infants +hosefontanel is not closed >

Function = Eliminates 9ind and bene?ts the head D

= Calms the 2R and extinguishes 9ind

= 7pens the portals and settles fright

= ene?ts the nose D

%a&e Fontanel -eetingDin: fontanel)ui: meeting, convergenceAlternate %a&es: 0ontanel

'ate, >undredConvergences of the 0orehead,

'host 'ate,$ertex 'ate



GV ;2 ##er Star1u -o' 0eunion #oint' Ghost #oint

⊥ ; 3

.ocation 7n the median line of the head11 +CI superior to '$ 1; 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position$ cun anterior to 45 %% and $ cun posterior to the

anterior hairline,-n the frontal bone T!


Function 5 0eunion: B.' GB' GV5 ne of the /2 Ghost #oints= Dispels 9ind and brightens the e#es ,D

= ene?ts the head and face and disperses s"elling D

= ene?ts the e#es D

= 7pens the Pose ene?ts the nose D

= Courses and regulates local channel @i

= Clears heat and stops bleeding

= Dissipates pathogens and frees the portals

= Calms the 3pirit D

%a&e ##er StarShang: upper, top to riseDing: starAlternate %a&es: right >all,

3pirit >all,'host >all, >all of 0ame

+ star Lis the essence of the m#riad things.N



GV ; S#irit )all1u -o' 0eunion #oint ⊥ D 3

.ocation 7n the median line of the head11X +CI superior to '$ 1; 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position.& cun anterior to 45 %2 and .& cun posterior to the

anterior hairline,-n the frontal bone T!


%ote: According to several classics' this #oint iscontraindicated to needle

Function 5 0eunion: GV' ST' B. 6acc7 to 18= Calms the 3pirit ,D, and >eart

= Eliminates 9indD,

and bene?ts the headD

= ene?ts the nose and e#es D

= ene?ts the brain D

%a&e S#irit ,ourtShen: spiritTing: court, court#ard hall

palace

ther

This is a point of illumination in the third e#e. oth '$

%/ and %/.; are used for ps#chiatric cases be#ond thenormal neurotic, i.e., schiBophrenia, ps#chosis. Jse"hen to get extreme mental disorders under control.3edate these points unless the patient is ver#depressed.

Jse "hen the process is ust not happening. There is

turmoil, head and spirit problems. The person has Oipped outKstepped o of their

ourne#. It can also be good "hen a person is doing "ell and

"ants to move to a dierent dimension. Jp from issues have been resolved but the patient

"ants to move. The# must be read# for it and together. This point empo"ers them to move and change itgives them back their o"n spirit.



GV ;73 6%o %a&e' Seal )all' )all of I&#ression8

1u -o' !"tra #oint -4)%42 ⊥ /42 243

.ocation 7n the anterior median lineet"een the medial extremities of the e#ebro"s1; +CI superior to '$ 1; &* +CI inferior to the anterior

hairline( 8R9

%eedling 9ith the ?ngers of one hand, pinch up the skin over thepoint and "ith the other

hand, needle -° in an inferior or lateral direction, .*<.; cun

Function = Calms the 3pirit D,,

= 6aci?es 9ind D,

= 3tops convulsions

= ene?ts the nose D

= +ctivates the channel and alleviates pain D

= Huickens the collaterals

ther

3eal refers to the red mark "orn over the sixth chakra.

This is a point of illumination in the third e#e. oth '$

%/ and %/.; are used for ps#chiatric cases be#ond thenormal neurotic, i.e., schiBophrenia, ps#chosis. Jse"hen to get extreme mental disorders under control.3edate these points unless the patient is ver#depressed.

Jse "hen the process is ust not happening. There is

turmoil, head and spirit problems.

The person has Oipped outKstepped o of their ourne#.

It can also be good "hen a person is doing "ell and

"ants to move to a dierent dimension. Jp from issues have been resolved but the patient

"ants to move. The# must be read# for it and together. This point empo"ers them to move and change itgives them back their o"n spirit.

8'4 This point helps us see be#ond our immediate

problems to a larger vision of our life. ItFs good for apatient "ho is collapsing. It raises us above dualit#into oneness. LI am in a box and I canFt see m# "a#out.N



GV ;3 =lain Bone1u -o ⊥ /4; D

.ocation 7n the median line of the nose+t the inferior edge of the alar cartilage

8ust superior to the tip of the nose 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position !t the tip of the nose, in the cartilage of the apex nasi T!

%eedling &1( :-° insertion .%<.* cun

&%( -° insertion directed superiorl# .;<1 cun

&*( 6rick to bleed%ote: According to several classics' this #oint is

contraindicated to &o"a

Function = ene?ts the Pose D

= Discharges >eat and opens the portals

= Returns #ang and stems counterOo"

%a&e $hite Bone4)oleSu: pure, simple, plain "hite

the originalnature of things common.iao: bone<holeAlternate %a&es: Pose Tip,

Center of the0ace, 5ing of 0ace

ther This point is good for shock and is a ?rst aid for

drunkenness.



GV ;E -iddle of -an1u -o' 0eunion #oint' Ghost #oint

⊥ ; 2

.ocation 7n the anterior median lineInferior to the noseIn the center of the philtrum 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position-ne third of the distance down the nasolabial groove /the

philtrum06rom the nasal spine to the vermilion border of the upper

lip T!

%eedling /;° insertion directed superiorl# .*<.; cun

Function 5 0eunion: GV' .I' ST 6acc7 to 18

5 ne of the /2 Ghost #oints= 6romotes resuscitation D,

= Clears the 3pirit ,D

= Dispels 9ind pathogens ,D

= ene?ts the lumbar spine Treats acute lumbar sprain D

= ene?ts the spine D

= Returns inversion

= Disperses interior >eat

= ene?ts the face and nose D

%a&e $ater ToughShui: "ater

Gou: trough, ditchAlternate %a&es: >uman

Center, Pose>uman Center, 'host 6alace,

'hostReception Room, 'host arket

This point is ust as fre@uentl# referred to b# its alternate>uman Center. The three basic components of theChinese universe are >eaven, an and Earth. The nosereceives the ?ve @i from heaven and the mouth receivesthe ?ve vapors from the earth. 2ocated bet"een the nose

and the mouth, '$ % can thus be likened to humankind,"hich stands in the center bet"een heaven and earth.

ther

This point goes to the ver# heart of the heart and soul

of the soul. ItFs a ver# potent point. ItFs the '$ point for resuscitation.



GV ;E -iddle of -an Jse "ith patient "ith brain damage, mental disorders,

and "hen patients are not clear and "hole in spirit.



GV ;? ,orrect !"change1u -o ⊥ ; ;

.ocation 7n the anterior median line

Inferior to '$ %+t the superior edge of the upper lip 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position !t the transverse midpoint of the upper lip-n the tubercle of the philtrum

!t the unction of the philtrum and the vermilion border of the upper lip T!

%eedling /;° insertion directed superiorl# .*<.; cun

Function = Clears >eat, generates Ouid and bene?ts the mouth D,

= Calms the 3pirit D,

= Pourishes #in

%a&e !"tre&ity of the -outh1ui: the ;)th trigram of the I

Ching toexchange, to barter to "eigh1uan: end, extremit# proper,

uprightAlternate %a&es: Jpper

Extremit# of the 2ip,outh eans Edge, one

3trengthener

ther

This point is a ?rst aid for toothache and oral thrush.



GV ; -outh ,rossing!"it #oint' 0eunion #oint' 1u -o

⊥ ; D

.ocation 7n the upper gum 8ust inferior to the insertion of the frenulum of the upper

lip 8R9

3ave the patient seated or in a supine position !t the unction of the frenulum of the upper lip and the

upper gum T!

%eedling &1( /;° insertion directed superiorl# .%<.* cun

&%( prick to bleed

Function 5 !"it #oint5 0eunion: GV' ,V' ST

= Clears >eat and bene?ts the gums D

= Clears >eat and drains ?re

= ene?ts the nose and e#es D

= rightens the e#es and relieves itching

= Diuses the 2J and frees the portals

%a&e Gun Intersection Yin: the gums Ciao: intersectionAlternate %a&es: 'um

Crevice 3ine" Center,Extremit# Intersection

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