Yin Linking Vessel Acupuncture Points

CV 23

lian quan

Ridge Spring

Dispels interior wind, promotes speech, clears fire, resolves phlegm, subdues rebellious Qi.

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

Stimulates the descending of Lung Qi, resolves phlegm, clears heat, stops cough, benefits the throat, soothes asthma.

Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccups, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty in swallowing, goiter.

LR 14

qi men

Cycle Gate

Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, benefits the Stomach, cools blood.

Hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, hiccups, acid regurgitation, mastitis, depression, febrile diseases.

SP 16

fu ai

Abdominal Lament

Clears heat and disinhibits damp, frees bowel Qi.

Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, dysentery.

SP 15

da heng

Great Horizontal

Strengthens the Spleen and limbs, resolves damp, regulates Qi, stops pain, promotes the function of the Large Intestine.

Abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation.

SP 13

ju she

Bowel Abode

Regulates Qi dynamic, soothes the Liver and relieves pain.

Lower abdominal pain, hernia.

KI 9

zhu bin

Guest House

Calms the mind, tonifies Kidney yin, opens chest, regulates the Yin Linking Vessel.

Mental disorders, pain in the foot and lower leg, hernia.