Yin Linking Vessel Meridian Acupuncture Points

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Acupuncture Meridian - Yin Linking Vessel

Yin Linking Vessel Meridian Points

CV 23: lian quan / Ridge Spring
Function: Dispels interior wind, promotes speech, clears fire, resolves phlegm, subdues rebellious Qi.
Indications: Swelling and pain of the subglossal region, salivation with glossoplegia, aphasia with stiffness of tongue by apoplexy, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty swallowing.

CV 22: tian tu / Celestial Chimney
Function: Stimulates the descending of Lung Qi, resolves phlegm, clears heat, stops cough, benefits the throat, soothes asthma.
Indications: Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccups, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty in swallowing, goiter.

LR 14: qi men / Cycle Gate
Function: Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, benefits the Stomach, cools blood.
Indications: Hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, hiccups, acid regurgitation, mastitis, depression, febrile diseases.

SP 16: fu ai / Abdominal Lament
Function: Clears heat and disinhibits damp, frees bowel Qi.
Indications: Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, dysentery.

SP 15: da heng / Great Horizontal
Function: Strengthens the Spleen and limbs, resolves damp, regulates Qi, stops pain, promotes the function of the Large Intestine.
Indications: Abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation.

SP 13: ju she / Bowel Abode
Function: Regulates Qi dynamic, soothes the Liver and relieves pain.
Indications: Lower abdominal pain, hernia.

KI 9: zhu bin / Guest House
Function: Calms the mind, tonifies Kidney yin, opens chest, regulates the Yin Linking Vessel.
Indications: Mental disorders, pain in the foot and lower leg, hernia.

The 12 Primary Meridians

The 2 Major Extraordinary Vessels

The 6 Minor Extraordinary Vessels

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