AC 521L Anatomical Acupuncture III

Extra Points Extra point of Back and Waist

Extra point of Back and Waist 1. Dingchuan (Calm Dyspnea) or MBW-1 LOCATION 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (Dazhui DU-14). INDICATIONS Asthma, wheezing, cough, urticaria, pain of the shoulder or upper back, rubella (German Measles), neck rigidity. NEEDLING Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.

Extra point of Head and neck 2. Huatuojiaji (Hua Tous Paravertebral Points) or M-BW-35
LOCATION 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae. INDICATIONS The points from the first to the fourth thoracic vertebrae treat disorders of the Lung and upper limb. The points from the fourth to the seventh thoracic vertebrae treat disorders of the Heart. The points from the seventh to the tenth thoracic vertebrae treat disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder. The points from the tenth to the twelfth thoracic vertebrae treat disorders of the Spleen and Stomach. The points from the first to the second lumbar vertebrae treat disorders of the Kidneys. The points from the third to the fifth lumbar vertebrae treat disorders of the Bladder, Large and Small intestines, uterus and lower limbs. The points from the first to the seventh cervical vertebrae treat local disorders of the neck. All the Huatuojiaji (M-BW-35) points treat herpes zoster at the level of the affected segmental nerve. All the Huatuojiaji (M-BW-35) points treat pain and stiffness of the local area.

Extra point of Head and neck 2. Huatuojiaji (Hua Tous Paravertebral Points) or M-BW-35
NEEDLING Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun. Note: the intention of needling these points is to stimulate the appropriate spinal nerve. The superficial location of the point is chosen as 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the midline according to depth and angle of needle insertion. In some patients a more perpendicular, and in others a more oblique, line of insertion will give easier access to these points.

Extra point of Head and neck 3. Weiguanxiashu (Stomach Controller Lower Shu) or M-BW-12 LOCATION 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8). INDICATIONS Wasting and thirsting disorder, dry throat, pain of the chest and lateral costal region, epigastric pain, vomiting. NEEDLING Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax.

Extra point of Head and neck 4. Shiqizhuixia (Below the Seventeenth Vertebra) or M-BW-25 LOCATION On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra. INDICATIONS Pain of the lumbar region and legs (thigh), difficult urination, paralysis of the lower extremities, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.

Extra point of Head and neck 5. Yaoqi (Lumbar Extra) or M-BW-29

LOCATION 2 Cun directly above the tip of the coccyx INDICATIONS Epilepsy, headache, insomnia, constipation NEEDLING Puncture subcutaneously upward 1-2 Cun.

Extra point of Head and neck 6. Pigen (Lumps Root) or M-BW-16

LOCATION 3.5 Cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) INDICATIONS Hepatosplenomegaly, lumbar pain. NEEDLING Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 Cum

Pigen

Extra point of Head and neck 7. Yaoyan (Lumbar eyes) or M-BW-24

LOCATION In the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (Yaoyangguan DU-3). INDICATIONS Kidney deficiency lumbar pain, lumbar pain, frequent urination, irregular menstruation, prolapse of Kidney NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.

Extra point of Head and neck 8. Huanzhong (Circles Middle) or M-BW-34

LOCATION Midway between GB 30 (Huantiao) and Du 2 (Yaoshu) INDICATIONS Lumbar pain, thigh pain Huanzhong NEEDLING Perpendicularly 1.5-2 Cun