ZHILI

NAME TAIYI LOCATION On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN-10 Xiawan. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.Caution: In thin

NAME GUANYUAN LOCATION 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, on the anterior midline. On the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.

NAME JIANKUA LOCATION At the midpoint between the crest of the ilium and the greater trochanter of the femur. NEEDLING Straight insertion 2 to 3 cun. COMMAND FUNCTIONS ACTIONS INDICATIONS

NAME JIANMING LOCATION 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra, about 0.5 cun below UB-18 Ganshu. NEEDLING Slanted insertion toward the spine 0.5 to 1 cun. COMMAND

NAME HUAROUMEN LOCATION 1 cun above the navel and 2 cun lateral to REN-9 Shuifen.On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN-9 Shuifen. NEEDLING

NAME ZHITAN LOCATION In the hollow below the acromial end of the clavicle. NEEDLING Straight insertion, 2 to 3 cun. COMMAND FUNCTIONS ACTIONS INDICATIONS Hemiplegia due to stroke Diseases of the