EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE POINTS GB21 SI16 ST7 GB2 BL10 TH21 BL1 ST3 ST4 TH16 TH17 ST19 TH23 BL2 ST1 GB1 LI20 GV26 SI28 ST6 Alarm Points (Front-mu Points): Lung LU-1 Large Intestine ST-25 Stomach CV-12 Spleen LV-13 Heart CV-14 Small Intestine CV-4 Bladder CV-3 Kidney GB-25 Pericardium CV-17 Triple Heater CV-5 Gallbladder GB-24 Liver LV-14 Associated Points (Back-shu Points): Lung BL-13 Pericardium BL-14 Heart BL-15 Liver BL-18 Gallbladder BL-19 Spleen BL-20 Stomach BL-21 Triple Heater BL-22 Kidney BL-23 Large Intestine BL-25 Small Intestine BL-27 Bladder BL-28 ST10 LI16 LI15 TH14 BL25 BL20 BL49 BL13 BL16 TH15 BL26 BL42 BL45 GB27 BL18 BL11 BL14 BL21 BL47 BL43 BL50 BL31 BL33 SI14 BL23 BL27 BL29 BL15 BL17 BL22 BL44 BL46 BL19 BL34 BL32 BL30 BL48 BL28 BL35 SI17 ST9 LI18 LI17 SI11 GB25 LV14 GB24 SP9 LI11 LI10 TH6 SI5 TH4 SI4 SI3 TH2 TH3 SI2 GB30 ST31 BL37 BL38 ST32 ST34 BL39 BL40 ST35 SP8 PC1 LV6 SI7 TH10 SP6 KI7 TH7 SI6 KI3 PC5 LV5 KI4 PC6 SP5 LU7 LU8 LV4 LU9 LV3 LI5 KI2 LI4 SP4 LU10 SP3 SP2 LI3 LI2 LI1 LI7 LI6 GB29 SP11 LV13 SP20 SI10 LU1 SI9 TH13 BL54 BL36 GB28 SP21 TH5 Meridians: LU - Lung LI - Large Intestine ST - Stomach SP - Spleen HT - Heart SI - Small Intestine BL - Bladder KI - Kidney PC - Pericardium TH - Triple Heater GB - Gallbladder LV - Liver GV - Governing Vessel CV - Conception Vessel BL12 GB34 GB38 GB37 BL59 ST42 ST43 ST44 HT9 LU11 PC9 LV1 GB36 BL58 BL60 GB39 GB40 KI5 ST41 KI6 BL64 GB41 BL66 GB44 TH1 SI1 ST36 BL65 GB43 BL67 LV2 ST45 SP1 The cun is a traditional Chinese unit of length. Its traditional measure is the width of a person's thumb at the knuckle, whereas the width of the two forefingers denotes 1.5 cun and the width of all fingers side-by-side is three cuns.
LV-8 LU-1 LV-14 HT-1 CV-22 LV-14 SP-10 ST-25 KI-10 SP-9 CV-23 ST-9 ST-10 KI-27 ST-13 Ventral view of horse. KI-14 CV-24 CV-14 LU-2 PC-1 CV-17 CV-12 CV-5 CV-4 CV-8 CV-3 GV20 GV14 The GV runs along the dorsal midline. GV12 GV11 GV26 GV7 GV3 GV1 CV23 CV1 CV24 CV22 The CV runs along the ventral midline. GV2 CV14 CV12 CV8 CV5
LU-1 Found in a depression in the middle of the pectoralis descendens muscle, in the first intercostal space. Indications: Cough, asthma, thoracic pain, shoulder pain, chest pain LU-5 (Water and Sedation Point) Medial side of the cubital crease, lateral to the tendon of the biceps brachii. Indications: Pharyngitis, acute cough, dyspnea, hoarse voice, high fever, chest pain, sore throat, shoulder and elbow pain, diarrhea. LU-7 (Luo Point) On the craniomedial edge of radius, proximal to the medial styloid process. 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpal joint. Indications: Master point for the head and neck, Confluent point with CV Channel. Neck stiffness and pain, headache, facial paralysis, cough, lung disorders. LU-9 (Earth, Tonification and Source Point) On the radial side of the carpus at the junction of the radius and the first row of carpal bones, at the level of the accessory carpal bones. Indications: Shu-stream point (earth), Yuan-source point, influential point for pulse and vessels. Chronic cough, asthma, heaves, weak voice, carpal joint pain LU-11 (Wood Point) Caudomedial aspect of the front hoof, proximal to coronary band, just cranial to the medial collateral cartilage. Indications: Asthma, cough, sore throat, allergy (dust, mold, pollen), nasal discharge, epistaxis, lung problems, fatigue, sole bruising, laminitis. Ll-1 (Metal and Harary Point) Craniomedial aspect of the front hoof, proximal to coronary band. Indications: Nasal discharge, shoulder pain, navicular disease, laminitis, side-bone, ring bone, pharyngitis, fever. Ll-2 (Water and Sedation Point) Distal to the medial sesamoid bone, over the interosseous Indications: Tendonitis, laminitis, ankle edema, fever, diarrhea, epistaxis. Ll-3 (Wood Point) On the craniomedial aspect of the fetlock, distal to the end of the second metacarpal, over the interosseous Indications: Tendonitis, tooth pain, diarrhea, arthritis of the fetlock. Ll-4 (Source Point) On the medial side of the foreleg, in the depression between the second metacarpal bone (splint) and third metacarpal bone (cannon) at the upper one-third of the distance from the carpus to the fetlock. Indications: Master point for the head & neck. Facial paralysis, neck pain, shoulder pain, epistaxis, sore throat, anhidrosis, tendonitis, fever, immunodeficiency, tooth pain. Ll-5 (Fire Point) In a depression between the second and third carpal bones on the radial side. Indications: Carpal pain, knee pain, sore throat, tooth pain, deafness, headache, forelimb edema. Ll-6 (Luo Point) 3 cun proximal to Ll-5 between the extensor carpi radialis and the common digital extensor. Indications: Forelimb pain, epistaxis, sore throat, tinnitus. Ll-7 (Xi-Cleft Point) 2 cun proximal to Ll-6 on the lateral surface of the forelimb. Indications: Abdominal pain, forelimb pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain. Ll-10 (Thoracic Three Miles Point) 2 cun distal to Ll-11, in the same groove as Ll-5 and Ll-6 Indications: Diarrhea, indigestion, forelimb paralysis, tooth pain, general weakness. Ll-11 (Earth and Tonification Point) In a depression cranial to the elbow, in the transverse cubital crease, cranial to lateral epicondyle of humerus. Indications: Elbow pain, forelimb paralysis. sore throat, tooth pain, urticaria, fever, hypertension, seizure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, front limb paralysis. Ll-16 Along the cranial border of the scapula, in a depression 2/3 the distance from TH-15 to the point of the shoulder. Indications: Shoulder and elbow pain, forelimb lameness, forelimb paralysis. Ll-17 2 cun craniodorsal to Ll-16, on the dorsal border of the sternocleidomastoid Indications: Sore throat, thyroid disorders, carpal pain, chronic distal forelimb pain. Ll-18 With the head extended, along the line of the ventral mandible to the depression just dorsal to the jugular vein. Indications: Hoof pain, pharyngitis, sore throat, thyroid disorders, cough, asthma. Ll-20 Along the lateral edge of nares, caudal to the nares. Indications: Rhinitis, lung congestion, facial paralysis, epistaxis, facial pruritus, urticaria, sunstroke, cough, sinusitis, fever, cold. ST-1 Lower eyelid, 1/3 of the way from the medial canthus. Indications: Conjunctivitis, keratitis, ocular discharge or swelling, eyelid tremor, facial paralysis. ST-2 Ventral to medial canthus of the eye, at bifurcation of the angular vein. Indications: Keratitis, ocular pain or pruritus, colic, constipation, headache, eyelid tremor. ST-4 Is 0.5 cun caudal to the lateral corner of the mouth. Indications: Facial paralysis, excess salivation, eyelid tremor, mandibular ST-5 Is 5 cun caudal to the lateral corner of the mouth, along the rostral border of the masseter muscle, at the level of the medial canthus of the eye. Indications: Facial paralysis, tetanus, swelling or pain of jaw, toothache. ST-6 Dorsal to the intermediate tendon of the masseter m in the center of the muscle belly, located in a depression when the jaw is open. Indications: Lung disorders, facial paralysis, tetanus, jaw swelling, jaw pain, cheek swelling, toothache, mandibular problems ST-7 In a depression ventral to the temporomandibular joint. Indications: Facial paralysis, tetanus, stomach ulcer, TMJ ST-10 Between the SCM muscle and the ventral aspect of the braciocephalic muscle, one hand cranial to the point of the shoulder. Indications: Sore throat, asthma, cough and dyspnea. ST-25 (Alarm Point) Two cun lateral to the umbilicus. Indications: Constipation, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders. Contraindicated for pregnancy ST-31 Is 6 cun cranioventral to the greater trochanter of the femur, between the body of the ilium and the patella. Indications: Hindquarter pain, hip pain, colic, stifle pain or arthritis. ST-34 (Xi-Cleft Point) Two cun proximolateral to the patella, in the belly of the vastus lateral! Indications: Epigastric pain, stifle pain and swelling, hind limb paralysis, petellar luxation. ST-35 In a depression between middle and lateral patellar ligaments. Indications: Ligament problems of the stifle, arthritis, pelvic limb pain. ST-36 (Earth and Horary Point) Three cun distal to ST-35, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia crest, over the cranial tibialis Indications: Master point for gastrointestinal Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gastric ulcer, food stasis, general weakness, constipation, diarrhea. ST-37 Three cun distal to ST-36, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia, over cranial tibialis Indications: Diarrhea, intestinal ulcer, appendicitis, colitis. ST-38 Two cun distal to ST-37, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia, over cranial tibialis Indications: Colic, hind limb paralysis, ligament/tendon problems, shoulder pain. ST-39 One cun distal to ST-38, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia, over the cranial tibialis Indications: Lower abdominal pain, impaction, diarrhea, colic. ST-40 (Luo Point) 0.5 cun lateral to ST-38, between the long and lateral digital extensor muscles. Indications: Dizziness, cough, phlegm, edema, constipation, seizure, hind limb paralysis. ST-41 (Fire and Tonification Point) At the level of the bottom edge of the lateral malleolus, between the long and lateral digital extensor tendon, proximal to the intermediate retinaculum. Indications: Dizziness, mania, constipation, abdominal disorders, hind limb paralysis.
ST-42 (Source Point) Distal to the hock joint on the cranial aspect of the metatarsus, proximal to the distal retinaculum. Indications: Facial paralysis, facial swelling, dental problems, seizure, motor impairment, abdominal disorders. ST-43 (Wood Point) Proximocranial to the fetlock, over the long digital extensor. Indications: Abdominal pain, redness of eyes, edema, fetlock and pastern arthritis. ST-44 (Water Point) Craniodistal to the fetlock, at the junction of the interosseous and long digital extensor Indications: Sore throat, fever, facial paralysis, epistaxis, bloody diarrhea, laminitis, tendinitis. ST-45 (Metal and Sedation point) Cranial midline of the hind hoof, proximal to coronary band. Indications: Sore throat, epistaxis, tooth pain, colic, abdominal pain, fever, seizure, laminitis, stifle SP-1 (Wood Point) Proxima l to coronary band, cranial to the medial collateral cartilage. Indications: Laminitis, edema, hematuria, abdominal pain or fullness. SP-2 (Fire and Tonification Point) Distal to the medial sesamoid bone, caudal to the interosseous Indications: Laminitis, diarrhea, constipation, fever. SP-3 (Earth, Harary and Source Point) Distal end of the medial aspect of the third metatarsal bone, just proximal to the medial sesamoid bone. Indications: Laminitis, tendonitis, colic, diarrhea, constipation, obesity, joint pain. SP-4 (Luo Point) In a depression on the hind limb, caudodistal to the medial splint bone, over the deep flexor tendon. Indications: Tendonitis, reproductive problems, gastric pain, colic, diarrhea, vomiting. SP-5 (Metal and Sedation Point) In a depression cranial and distal to the medial malleolus, proximal to the tendon of the tibial cranial Indications: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, hock pain. SP-6 Three cun proximal to medial malleolus, caudal to the tibial border, 0.5 cun posterior to saphenous vein. Indications: Master point for obstetric problems, genital discharge, promotes parturition. infertility, paralysis of hind limb, impotence, abnormal cycling, hernia, urinary incontinence, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia. Contraindicated during pregnancy SP-8 (Xi-Cleft Point) 3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor Indications: Colic, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, diarrhea, edema, abnormal cycling, difficult urination. SP-9 (Water Point) Depression on the distal border of the medial condyle of the tibia, 0.5 cun in front of the saphenous vein. Indications: Edema, pelvic pain, diarrhea, jaundice, incontinence, stifle pain. SP-1O 2 cun proximal to the proximomedial border of the patella, in the belly of the vastus medialis muscle, flexing the stifle aids in locating the point. Indications: Allergy, fever, eczema, abnormal cycling, stifle pain. SP-12 In a depression ventral to the curve of the cranial aspect of the tuber coxae. Indications: Stifle performance point, colic, hernia. SP-13 0.5 cun cranioventral to the tuber coxae Indications: Lower back pain, colic, hernia, infertility. SP-20 At the fourth intercostal space at the level of the elbow. Indications: Cough, dyspnea, lung disorders, emphysema. SP-21 (Master Luo Point) At the tenth intercostal space at the same level as the point of the shoulder. Indications: Liver disorders, heaves, pain in the entire body, general weakness, back pain. HT-3 (Water Point) Between the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. Indications: Elbow pain, chest pain. HT-4 (Metal Point) On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 1.5 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect of the lateral ulnar Indications: Forelimb pain, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness. HT-5 (Luo Point) On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 1 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect of the lateral ulnar Indications: Forelimb pain, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety. HT-6 (Xi-Cleft Point) On the caudolateral border of the forelimb, 0.5 cun proximal to HT-7 on the caudal aspect of the lateral ulnar Indications: Forelimb pain, shen disturbance, anxiety. HT-7 (Earth and Sedation Point) On the caudolateral aspect of the radius, in the depression caudal to lateral ulnar muscle at the level of the accessory carpal bone. Indications: Carpal joint pain, palpitation, shen disturbance, anxiety, restlessness, chest pain, mania. HT-8 (Fire and Harary Point) On the caudolateral aspect of the third metacarpal, half of the distance from the carpus to the fetlock, just cranial to the deep digital flexor tendon. Indications: Tendonitis, bursitis, genital itching; incontinence. HT-9 (Wood and Tonification Point) Caudolateral aspect of the front hoof, proximal to coronary band. Indications: Pedal osteitis, chest pain, shoulder pain, front limb lameness, laminitis, coma, shen disturbance. SI-1 (Metal Point) Craniolateral aspect of the front hoof, proximal to the coronary band. Indications: Pedal osteitis, laminitis, sore throat, mastitis, insuficient lactation, fever, coma, shoulder pain. SI-2 (Water Point) Caudolateral aspect of the pastern, in the depression caudal to extensor branch of suspensory ligament attaching to the common digital extensor tendon. Indications: Laminitis, periostitis, sore throat, otitis, insufficient lactation, febrile disease, eye pain, headache. SI-3 (Wood and Tonification Point) In a depression on the caudolateral border of the third metacarpal, distal to the end of the lateral fourth metacarpal, proximal to the fetlock, over the lateral palmar digital vein. Indications: contusion, sprain, swelling of the fetlock, tendinitis of flexor tendons, shoulder and neck disorders, back pain, sore throat, laminitis, anemia, seizure, mania. SI-4 (Source Point) On the lateral surface of the forelimb, distal to the carpal joint, upper 1/3 of the distance from carpus to fetlock, cranial to the suspensory ligament; opposite to Ll-4. Indications: cervical stiffness, jaundice, fever, carpal pain, carpal arthritis, tendonitis. SI-5 (Fire and Harary Point) On the lateral aspect of carpus, in the depression between the ulnar carpal bone and fourth carpal bone. Indications: Headache, dizziness, fever, laminitis, carpal pain and all carpal disorders. SI-6 (Xi-Cleft Point) In a depression cranial to the lateral styloid process of the radius, proximal to the accessory carpal bone, caudal to the lateral digital extensor Indications: poor eyesight, Shoulder, elbow and back pain. SI-7 (Luo Point) 5 cun proximal to Sl-5 on a line joining Sl-5 and Sl-8 on the caudolateral aspect of the forelimb. Indications: Fever, cervical stiffness, elbow pain, forelimb pain. SI-8 (Earth and Sedation Point) In a depression between the olecranon and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Indications: Shoulder pain, elbow pain, seizure. SI-9 Large depression along the caudal border of the deltoid muscle at its juncture with the lateral and the long heads of the triceps brachii. Indications: Shoulder pain, triceps trigger point, forelimb lameness, general pain relief. SI-16 Dorsal border of the braciocephalicus muscle at the level of the second cervical vertebral space. Indications: Tendonitis, cervical stiffness, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, lumbar pain. SI-19 Indentation at the rostral lateral corner of the ear base, dorsal to zygomatic arch at the TMJ. Indications: Ear problems, mania, toothache
BL-1 Indentation at the medial canthus of the eye. Indications: Eye problems, conjunctivitis, kerititis, uveitis, calming. Moxibustion is contraindicated BL-2 1 cun dorsal to BL-2, at the level of the hair whorl on the upper eyelid Indications: Eye problems, conjunctivitis, uveitis, calming. BL-10 In a depression just caudal to the wings of the atlas, 2 cun from the dorsal midline. Indications: nasal congestion and discharge, cervical stiffness, shoulder and back pain. BL-11 Cranial to the withers, at the second thoracic vertebral space, 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline. Indications: Neck and back pain, cough, fever, cervical stiffness, forelimb lameness. BL-12 Ventral to the highest point of the withers, fourth thoracic vertebral space, 1 cun lateral to the spinous process (BL-41 is 5 cun lateral to BL-12) Indications: Backache, skin itching, cervical stiffness, cough BL-13 At the caudal edge of the scapular cartilage (eighth intercostal space), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-42 is 3 cun lateral to BL-13.) Indications: Medial forelimb pain, cough, heaves, asthma, tidal fever, sweat, nasal congestion BL-14 At the ninth intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-43 is 3 cun lateral to BL-14.) Indications: Lung congestion, cough, chest pain, anxiety. BL-15 At the tenth intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-44 is 3 cun lateral to BL-15.) Indications: Chest pain, palpitation, anxiety, insomnia, heart failure, sweating, seizure. BL-16 At the 11th intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-45 is 3 cun lateral to BL-16.) Indications: Neck and back problems, chest pain, colic, fever, abdominal pain, hair loss. BL-17 At the 12th intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-46 is 3 cun lateral to BL-17.) Indications: Influential point for blood (high blood pressure, low hemoglobin), vomiting, nausea, cough, tidal fever, sweating. BL-18 There are two points. At the 13th and 14th intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-47 is 3 cun lateral to BL-18.) Indications: Jaundice, eye problems, seizures, abdominal pain, back pain, myositis. BL-19 At the 15th intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-48 is 3 cun lateral to BL-19.) Indications: Jaundice, tidal fever, hip pain, sciatica, myositis, tendonitis, chest pain. BL-20 At the 17th intercostal space, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-49 is 3 cun lateral to BL-20.) Indications: Vomiting, diarrhea, edema, back pain, jaundice, gastrointestinal disorders. BL-21 Caudal to the last rib, 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline (in the iliocostal muscle groove). (BL-50 is 3 cun lateral to BL-21.) Indications: Gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, colic, constipation, vomiting. BL-22 First lumbar intervertebral space (L1-L2), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline. (BL-51 is 3 cun lateral to BL-22.) Indications: Imbalances of the thyroid and adrenals, vomiting, diarrhea, edema, back pain, abdominal pain. BL-23 Second lumbar intervertebral space (L2-L3), 3 cun from the dorsal midline. (BL-52 is 3 cun lateral to BL-23.) Indications: Asthma, urinary incontinence, impotence, edema, ear problems, back pain, lumbosacral pain. BL-24 Fourth lumbar intervertebral space (L4-L5), 3 cun from the midline. Indications: back pain, lumbosacral pain, abdominal fullness, perianal BL-25 Fifth lumbar intervertebral space (L5-L6, cranial edge of the wing of ilium), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline. Indications: Diarrhea, constipation, back pain, sciatica, abdominal pain, fever, rhinitis. BL-26 Lumbosacral space (L6-S1), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline Indications: Infertility, impotence, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal BL-27 First sacral intervertebral space (S1-S2), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline Indications: Colic, diarrhea, urinary incontinence, hematuria, back pain, sciatica. BL-28 Second sacral intervertebral space (S2-S3), 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline Indications: Genitourinary problems, incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, spinal pain. BL-35 In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis muscle, at its most proximal extent (2 cun craniolateral to the root of the tail) Indications: Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, perianal problems, hindquarter pain, hindlimb pain, sciatica. BL-36 In the groove between the biceps femoris and the semitendinosis muscle, at the level of the center of anus. Indications: Lumbosacral pain, hindlimb pain, pelvic subluxation, sciatica, perianal problem BL-37 In groove between the biceps femoris and the semitendinosis muscle, at the level of the tuber ischii. Indications: Hindlimb pain, pelvic subluxation, muscular atrophy; pelvic limb paralysis, sciatica. BL-38 In the muscular groove between the biceps femoris and semitendinosis muscle, 3 cun distal to BL-37. Indications: Hindlimb pain, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis, sciatica. BL-39 At the ventral extent of the groove between the biceps femoris and the semitendlnoel mm, at the level of the stifle. Indications: Edema, dysuria, hock pain, degenerative joint disease of the hock. BL-40 (Earth Point) Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa. Indications: Stifle and hip arthritis, dysuria, urinary incontinence, hip and back pain. BL-53 In the depression 2 cun caudal to the tuber coxae. Indications: Hindlimb pain. BL-54 Midway on a line connecting Bal-hul (the dorsal midline at the lumbosacral space) and the greater trochanter of the femur Indications: Hip pain and arthritis, hindlimb pain, sciatica, muscle atrophy, bladder disordors, immune-mediated disorders. BL-58 (Luo Point) One cun ventrolateral to BL-57, or 7 cun proximal to BL-60, on the caud border of the fibula. Indications: Headache, epistaxis, back pain, hind limb pain, edema. BL-59 Three cun directly proximal to BL-60. Indications: Lumbosacral pain, hind limb lameness. BL-60 (Fire Point) Between the lateral malleolus of the tibia and the calcaneal tuber. Indications: Headache, cervical stiffness, epistaxis, seizure, relaxes tendons, promotion of parturition. Contraindicated during pregnancy BL-62 In a depression distal to the lateral malleolus. Indications: Back pain, ataxia, insomnia. BL-63 (Xi-Cleft Point) Distolateral aspect of the tuber calcaneus. Indications: headache (top and back of head), epilepsy, neck and sacral pain. BL-64 (Source Point) Caudodistal to the base of the lateral splint bone (fourth metatarsal) Indications: Neck pain, headache, back pain BL-65 (Wood and Sedation Point) At the distal end of the lateral splint bone (fourth metatarsal) caudal to the suspensory ligament. Indications: Acute laminitis, cervical stiffness, headache, back pain, fetlock pain, seizure BL-66 (Water and Harary Point) Distal to the fetlock and the lateral sesamoid bone, on th caudolateral aspect of the pastern. Indications: Fear, cervical stiffness, epistaxis, seizure, hoof disorders. BL-67 (Metal and Tonification Point) Caudolateral aspect of hind hoof, proximal to coronory band. Indications: All rear hoof problems, nasal congestion and discharge, epistaxis, eye problom, headache, fetal malposition, promotion of parturition, laminitis. Contraindicated during pregnancy
Kl-1 (Wood and Sedation Point) In a depression between the bulbs of the heel. Indications: Calms the mind, laminitis, sore throat, constipation, coma, seizure, dysuria. Kl-2 (Fire Point) In the depression distal to the fused first and second tarsal bones, proximal to medial splint bone. Indications: Ankle sprain, diabetes, sore throat, dysuria, impotence, abnormal cycling, infertility. Kl-3 (Earth and Source Point) Between the medial malleolus of the tibia and the calcaneal tuber. Indications: Abnormal cycling, dysuria, renal failure, diabetes, infertility, impotence, cough, sore throat, toothache, back pain, pelvic limb paralysis, ear Kl-4 (Luo Point) 0.5 cun caudodistal to Kl-3 on the medial border of the calcaneus. Indications: Poor stamina, urinary incontinence, renal failure, dysnea, hock pain, lumbosacral pain. Kl-5 (Xi-Cleft Point) 1 cun ventral to Kl-3, caudal to the distal end of the tibia. Indications: Hindlimb edema, irregular cycling, kidney disorders, dysuria. Kl-6 In the depression between the calcaneal tuber and the talus. Indications: Dysuria, constipation, seizures, abnormal cycling, insomnia. Kl-7 (Metal and Tonification Point) 2 cun directly proximal to Kl-3, on the cranial border of the Achilles tendon. Indications: Anhidrosis, diarrhea, edema, abdominal fullness, paralysis of hind limb, anxiety. Kl-8 0.5 cun cranial to Kl-7, 2 cun proximal to Kl-3, caudal to the medial border of the tibia. Indications: Irregular cycling, hernia, constipation, diarrhea. Kl-9 5 cun proximal to Kl-3, at the lower end of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle, on a line drawn from Kl-3 to Kl-10. Indications: Hyperactivity, vomiting, hind limb lameness. Kl-10 (Water and Horary Point) On the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL- 40, between the semitendinosis and the semimembranosis muscles. Indications: Lethargy, impotence, hernia, dysuria, stifle pain. Kl-27 Between the sternum and the first rib, 2 cun lateral to the ventral midline. Indications: Cough, asthma, chest pain, vomiting. PC-1 Medial to the point of the elbow, in the fifth intercostal space. Indications: Asthma, dysnpea, sore girdle, chest pain, foot PC-3 (Water Point) On the medial side of the cubital crease of the elbow, cranial and medial to HT-3. Indications: Stomach pain, palpitation, diarrhea, febrile diseases, shoulder and elbow pain. PC-4 (Xi-Cleft Point) 5 cun proximal to PC-7, in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris muscles. Indications: Forelimb pain, heart disorders, acute chest pain, epilepsy. PC-5 (Metal Point) 4 cun proximal to PC-7, in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris muscles. Indications: Elbow and forelimb pain, chest pain, vomiting, febrile diseases, epilepsy, palpitations. PC-7 (Earth, Sedation and Source Point) At the level of the accessory carpal bone, cranial to the flexor carpi ulnaris Indications: Chest pain, stomach disorders, vomiting, epilepsy. PC-8 (Fire and Horary Point) On the forelimb, half of the distance from the carpus to the fetlock, on the caudal aspect of the superficial digitial flexor tendon. Indications: Anhidrosis, epilepsy, stomatitis, ulceration in the mouth, halitosis, chest pain PC-9 (Wood and Tonification Point) In the central depression between the bulbs of the heel. Indications: hyperactivity, anhidrosis, superficial tendon problem, laminitis, navicular disease, hoof disorders. TH-1 (Metal Point) 1 cun lateral to the cranial midline, proximal to the coronary band. Indications: Laminitis, sore or cracked front heels, shoulder pain, colic, throat problems, deafness, red eyes, fever. TH-2 (Water Point) One cun lateral to the cranial midline of the pastern, in the depression cranial to extensor branch of suspensory ligament attaching to the common digital extensor tendon. Indications: Head shaking, deafness, throat problems, forelimb pain, tendonitis, anhidrosis, red eyes. TH-3 (Wood and Tonification Point) 1 cun lateral to the cranial midline of the fetlock, at the junction of the lower and middle third of the cannon bone. Indications: Head shaking, neck pain, ear problems, febrile disease, forelimb paralysis, pastern/fetlock pain. TH-4 (Source Point) 1 cun lateral to the common digital extensor tendon, in the depression between the lateral styloid process of radius and intermedial carpal bone. Indications: Edema of forelimb, carpal pain, sore throat, diabetes, malaise. TH-5 (Luo Point) Three cun proximal to the antebrachiocarpal articulation, caudal to radius. Indications: Analgesia point, paralysis of fore limbs, headache, febrile diseases, red eyes, ear problems, neck pain, carpal pain, navicular disease. TH-6 (Fire and Harary Point) Four cun proximal to the antebrachiocarpal articulation, caudal to radius. Indications: Neck pain, navicular disease, dermatitis, constipation, febrile diseases, ear TH-7 (Xi-Cleft Point) One cun caudal to TH-6. Indications: Neck pain, acute epilepsy, deafness, paralysis. TH-9 Four cun proximal to TH-8, at the end of the groove of the common digital extensor and lateral ulnar muscles. Indications: General analgesia point, forelimb pain, tendonitis, laminitis, paralysis, dental TH-10 (Earth and Sedation Point) One cun dorsocranial to Sl-8. Indications: Forelimb pain, paralysis of forelimbs, sore throat, deafness, toothache. TH-14 Caudal margin of shoulder joint, at the level of the point of the shoulder. Indications: Shoulder and forelimb pain, stomach disorders. TH-15 Depression on the dorsal border of the scapula at the junction of the scapula and scapular cartilage. Indications: Shoulder and forelimb pain, sore foot, cervical stiffness. TH-16 Caudal border of the brachiocephalicus muscle, between the first and second cervlcal vertebral space, cranial and dorsal to ST-16. Indications: Cervical stiffness, head shaking, deafness, pain in TMJ. TH-23 Near the lateral canthus of the eye, 1 cun dorsal to GB-1, caudal to orbit. Indications : Eye problems, facial paralysis, dental diseases, encephalitis, epilepsy. GB-1 One cun caudoventral to the lateral canthus of the eye, over the transverse facial vein, Indications: Eye problems, anhidrosis, heatstroke, colds, headache. GB-3 In the depression at the caudodorsal aspect of the TMJ. The depression is easily sear, when the horse opens its mouth. Indications: Facial paralysis, syncope, anxiety. GB-20 In the large depression just caudal to the occipital condyle. Indications: cervical stiffness, headache, epistaxis, cold, rhinitis, lung infection, epilepsy. GB-21 In a depression located halfway along the cranial edge of the scapula. Indications: Shoulder pain, neck pain, chest pain, paralysis of forelimbs, mastitis, dystocia. GB-24 Fourteenth intercostal space at the level of the elbow, caudodorsal to LV-14. Indications: Abdominal pain, lumbar pain, muscle soreness, hepatic diseases. GB-25 In a depression halfway between the caudal border of the costochondral junction of the 18th rib and lumbar muscles. Indications: Abdominal pain, infertility, ovary disorders, lumbar pain, colic, impaction, kidney GB-27 0.5 cun craniodorsal to the cranial aspect of the iliac spine. Indications: Sacral pain, back pain, infertility.
GB-29 In a depression midway between wing of ilium and greater trochanter of the femur. Indications: gluteal muscle soreness, hindlimb pain, arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of hindlimb GB-30 In a depression, on the caudoventral margin of the greater trochanter. Indications: gluteal muscle soreness, hindlimb pain, arthritis of coxofemoral joint, paralysis of hindlimb GB-32 2 cun proximal to GB-33. Indications: Pruritus, paralysis of hind limb, sore feet. GB-34 (Earth Point) Craniodistal to the head of fibula, in the interosseous space between the tibia and fibula, between the long and lateral digital extensors. Indications: influential point for tendon and ligaments; weak tendon/ligament, hind-end weakness, muscular atrophy, tendonitis. GB-35 One cun caudal to GB-36 Indications: Acute fullness of the chest GB-36 (Xi-Cleft Point) Two cun proximal to GB-37 between the lateral digital extensor muscle and the deep digital flexor Indications: Anger, irritability, hypertension. GB-37 (Luo Point) One cun proximal to GB-38 between the lateral digital extensor muscle and the deep digital flexor Indications: Acute or chronic eye problems, pain in mammary gland, paralysis of hind limb. GB-38 (Fire and Sedation Point) One cun proximal to GB-39 between the lateral digital extensor muscle and the deep digital flexor Indications: Hindlimb arthritis, headache, eye problems, sore throat, paralysis. GB-39 Three cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in a depression of the caudal aspect of the tibia, between the lateral digital extensor muscle and the deep digital flexor Indications: Cervical stiffness, hindlimb paralysis, thigh pain, anus problems, chest pain, sore throat. GB-40 (Source Point) Cranial to BL-62, craniodistal to the tip of the lateral malleolus of the tibia, over the tendon of the lateral digital extensor. Indications: Hock pain, chest pain, malaria. GB-41 (Wood and Harary Point) On the caudolateral surface of the cannon bone, at the junction of the proximal and middle third of the cannon bone, overlying the lateral plantar vein, just cranial to the base of the lateral splint bone. Indications: Metatarsal region pain, flexor tendonitis, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, eye problems, mastitis. GB-43 (Water and Tonification Point) On the lateral aspect of the hindlimb distal to the fetlock joint, midway between ST-44 and BL-66. Indications: Laminitis, pastern pain, tendonitis, hypertension, mastitis, eye GB-44 (Mteal Point) Craniolateral aspect of the coronary band of the hindlimb. Indications: Hock pain, hip problems, coxofemoral pain, abnormal cycling, laminitis, insomnia. LV-1 (Wood and Harary Point) Craniomedial aspect of the coronary band of the hind limb. Indications: Laminitis, side-bone, eye disorders, hernia, hepatitis, skin allergies. LV-2 (Fire and Sedation Point) On the medial aspect of the hind limb, distal to the fetlock joint, cranial to and the extensor branch of the suspensory ligament (interosseous muscle) Indications: Eye problems, ring-bone, side-bone, laminitis, abnormal cycling, headache. LV-3 (Earth and Source Point) On the craniomedial aspect of the cannon bone (third metatarasal), upper 1/3 of the distance from the tarsus to fetlock. Indications: Hock pain, eye problems, abnormal cycle, fetlock pain, paralysis of hind limb. LV-4 (Metal Point) Cranial aspect of the hock, on the saphenous vein, medial to the cunean tendon. Indications: Anhidrosis, hock pain, swelling and pain of hind limb. LV-5 (Luo Point) In a depression 2 cun proximal to SP-6, on the cranial border of the tibia, 5 cun proximal to the level of the medial malleolus. Indications: Urinary incontinence, hindlimb paralysis, hind limb arthritis. LV-6 (XI-Cleft Point) In a depression 2 cun proximal to LIV-5, 7 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the tibia. Indications: Hindlimb pain, hernia, uterine problems, colic. LV-8 (Water and Tonification Point) In a depression 2 cun craniomedial and proximal to Kl-10. Indications: Uterine prolapse, male infertility, genital pruritus, urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, stifle pain. LV-13 Distal end of the 18th rib. Indications: Abdominal pain, colic, diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle pain. LV-14 In the 13th intercostal space at the level of the elbow. Indications: Hepatic disorders, mastitis, pleuritis, chest pain, muscle pain GV-1 In the depression between the anus and the ventral aspect of the tail. Indications: Constipation, diarrhea, bloody defecation, rectal prolapse, perianal problems, seizure GV-3 On the midline in a depression between L4 and L5 vertebrae Indications: Cold, heatstroke, impotence, hind limb paralysis, liver disorders, intestinal disorders. GV-4 In the depression along the dorsal midline at the intervertebral space between L2 and L3. Indications: Kidney disorders, impotence, abnormal cycling, diarrhea, back pain GV-7 In the depression along the dorsal midline at the intervertebral space between T17 and T18. Indications: Jaundice, vomiting, back pain, back stiffness, hemorrhage. GV-14 In the depression along the dorsal midline at the cervicothoracic intervertebral spaco (C7-T1). Indications: Fever, cough, asthma, anhidrosis, cervical stiffness, skin rash, seizure. GV-16 In the depression between the occipital protuberances, between the right and left GB 20 at the median point of the atlantooccipitaljoint, overlying the funicular part of the nuchal ligament. Indications: Cervical stiffness, seizure, stroke, epistaxis, pharyngitis. Caution - superficial insertion only GV-20 At the highest point of the poll, just in front of nuchal crest. Indications: Headache, dizziness, seizure, insomnia, rectal or uterine prolapse, ear or eye GV-24 On the dorsal midline at the rostral end of the mane. Indications: Nasal congestion, anxiety, seizure, headache. GV-26 On the midline, between the ventral limits of the nostrils. Indications: Epinephrine point, facial paralysis, coma, back pain, tooth pain. GV-27 On the upper lip at the center of vortex pilorum Indications: Colic, facial paralysis, behavioral problems, shock. GV-28 On the midline of the inner surface of upper lip, on the maxillary labial vein. Indications: Facial paralysis, tetanus, behavioral problems, indigestion. CV-1 On the ventral midline, halfway between the anus and the root of scrotum or vulva. Indications: Infertility, dysuria, seizure, uterine prolapse, genital pain. Contraindicated for pregnancy CV-17 On the ventral midline, at the level of the caudal border of the elbow, or at the level of fourth intercostal space. Indications: Anxiety, anhidrosis, cough, chest pain, vomiting, diaphragm spasm. CV-22 On the ventral midline in a depression cranial to the sternum. Indications: Cough, heaves, asthma, sore throat, loss of voice, thyroid problem, diaphragm spasm. CV-23 On the ventral midline of the neck, just cranial to the larynx. Indications: Pharyngitis, dysphagia, swelling of the tongue, thyroid CV-24 On the ventral midline, 1 cun ventral to the border of the lower lip. Indications: Facial paralysis, stomatitis, mania, behavioral