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NON-CHANNEL / TRADITIONAL POINTS

January 2019

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BAI-HUI Point of 100 Meetings, (TCVM) The depression on the dorsal midline in the lumbosacral space.

TCM Indications: Point at which all Yang channels merge.

Western Applications: Any problem in the hindquarter area such as musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal and urogenital.

Innervation: L-S spinal nerves

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BA-JIAO Sacral 8 Points (Non-Required) This group of points is listed under one point name in TCVM, but in the IVAS Transpositional System consists of BL 31 (SHANG-LIAO), BL 32 (CI-LIAO), BL 33 (ZHONG-LIAO) and BL 34 (XIA-LIAO)

TCM Indications: Regulate the Lower Jiao; tonify the whole body, especially the lumbar and stifle regions; nourish the Kidneys; and benefit the Essence.

Western Applications: TCVM: Rheumatism in the loin and hip region, and contusion of the loin. IVAS Transpositional: Genital, caudal back and stifle problems.

Innervation: see individual points

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BAO-SAI Embrace Mandible, (TCVM) (Non-Required) In the large depression in the masseter muscle, midway on a line from the lateral canthus of the eye to the ventral aspect of the mandible, at the level of and just caudal to the interocclusal space of the lower 3rd molars (311/411).

TCM Indications: local point

Western Applications: Swelling of the face, myofascial pain of the masseter muscle, and facial paralysis.

Innervation: CN V & VII

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CHOU-JIN Pulling Tendon, (TCVM) (Non-Required) In the depression on the midline of the upper lip at the level of the dorsal end of the common tendon of the levator labii maxillaries m. While the tendon is lifted up, the point is treated by inserting a needle horizontally underneath the tendon, from one side of the tendon to the other.

TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Problems in the cervical region, and painful and/or tense back.

Innervation: CN V & VII

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EAR SHEN-MEN (Non-Required) On the concave side of the ear, halfway on a vertical midline drawn from the tip of the ear to its base. This halfway point can be easily found by bending the tip of the ear down to the base of the ear. The bend in the ear will mark the halfway point.

TCM Indications: Auricular point.

Western Applications: Calms the mind and relieves anxiety.

Innervation: CN VII

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ER-JIAN Tip of Ear, (TCVM ) Just caudoventral to the tip of the ear, on convex aspect of the pinna, overlying the junction of the medial, middle and lateral branches of the auricular vein.

TCM Indications: Auricular point.

Western Applications: Enterospasm, shock, convulsions, and fever. Innervation: CN VII

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HOU-TI-MEN Heel of the Pelvic Hoof, (TCVM) (Non-Required) On the rear foot, in the depression just proximal to the coronary band of the heel bulb, on the inside of the collateral cartilage (relative to the midsaggital plane of the foot). This point has two locations per foot, one on each heel bulb.

TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Swelling and inflammation of the frog and bulb of the rear foot; and pain in the pastern heel area, including navicular bone and bursa.

Innervation: Tibial & Peroneal (Fibular) nerves

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HOU-TI-TOU Toe of the Pelvic Hoof, (TCVM) (Non-Required) On the rear foot, just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon, in the depression just proximal to the coronary band.

TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Constipation; enterospasm; laminitis, pain and swelling of the rear foot; and sprain of the rear fetlock.

Innervation: Tibial & Peroneal (Fibular) nerves

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HUA-TUO-JIA-JI Huo Tuo Back-filling Points (Non-Required) 1 cun lateral to the midline, in the depressions in the intercostal or intervertebral spaces of the spine, from the 1st thoracic vertebra to the last lumbar vertebra.

TCM Indications: Primarily used as local points. Also have actions similar to, though less effective than, their corresponding Association points on the inner Bladder channel.

Western Applications: Primarily for local back pain, but also used to augment the effects of their corresponding Association points.

Innervation: Dorsal Branches of local Spinal nerves

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JIANG-YA Ginger Bud, (TCVM) At the apex of the cornu of the alar cartilage on the lateral corner of the nostril. TCM Indications: Local point. Western Applications: Colic *Note: If colic pain is not relieved within 15 minutes of treating Jiang-Ya, then it is most likely a surgical colic, otherwise, leave in for 30 minutes or until colic is under control. (Xie-Florida Vet. School)

Innervation: CN V & VII

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JING-SHU (TCVM) (Non-Required) In the depression at the midpoint of the upper eyelid, ventral to the margin of the dorsal orbital rim (zygomatic process of the frontal bone). Press the eyeball ventrally, and insert the needle ventrally along the ventral edge of the zygomatic process of the orbit. Alternate Method: Perform hemoacupuncture on the conjunctiva of the upper eyelid in the same area.

TCM Indications: Eliminates Wind and Heat in the local area.

Western Applications: Keratitis, conjunctivitis, and pannus.

Innervation: CN V & VII

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KAI-JIN-ZHUI Open the Lumbar (Non-Required) (new point discovered by Dr. Jean-Yves Gurnay) In the depression just dorsal to the caudodorsal aspect of the coronoid process of the mandible.

TCM Indications: Local point

Western Applications: Local and temporomandibular joint problems, cervical stiffness and problems in the sacroiliac joint area.

Innervation: CN V & VII

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LUOLINGWU Stiff (Neck) One Half (old IVAS LI 4) In the depression on the medial side of the forelimb, distal and dorsal to the base of the 2nd metacarpal (medial splint) bone, between the 2nd and 3rd (cannon) metacarpal bones. This would be at the level between the proximal and middle thirds of the 3rd metacarpal bone.

TCM Indications: Local point

Western Applications: Stiff neck, Stomach spasms, and hypertension.

Innervation: Median nerve

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Medial XIYAN Medial Eye of the Knee In the depression distal to the patella, between the middle and medial patellar ligaments. XIYAN is really two points, and can be described as medial and lateral Xiyan, or the medial and lateral eyes of the knee. TCM Indications: Local point for stifle. Expels Damp and Cold

Western Applications: Stifle pain, especially when the pain is in the cranial aspect of the stifle or deep inside the joint.

Innervation: Lateral Cutaneous Femoral nerve

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QIAN-TI-MEN Heels of the Hoof, (TCVM ) In the depression on the front foot, just proximal to the coronary band of the heel bulb, on the inside of the collateral cartilage (relative to the midsagittal plane of the foot). This point has two locations per foot, one on each heel bulb. TCM Indications: Local point

Western Applications: Swelling and inflammation of the frog and bulb of the front foot; and pain in the pastern or palmar heel area, including navicular bone and bursa.

Innervation: Median & UInar nerves

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QIAN-TI-TOU Toe of the Hoof, (TCVM ) In the depression on the front foot, just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon and just proximal to the coronary band.

TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Constipation; enterospasm; laminitis, pain and swelling of the (front) foot; and sprain of the front fetlock.

Innervation: Median & UInar nerves

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QI-HAI-SHU Sea of Qi In the depression three cun lateral to the dorsal midline, in the 16th intercostal space, in the muscular groove between the longissimus thoracis and the iliocostalis thoracis mm.

TCM Indications: Association (Shu) Point for the Sea of Qi. Qi deficiency and general weakness

Western Applications: Exhaustion, poor performance, dilation of the stomach, and gaseous bowel.

Innervation: T16 Spinal nerves

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SAN-JIANG Three Streams (TCVM), Old IVAS ST 2 IVAS Location: In the depression rostroventral to the medial canthus of the eye, just caudal to the bifurcation of the angularis oculi (angular) vein. TCVM Location: Rostroventral to the medial canthus of the eye, at the bifurcation of the angularis oculi (angular) vein. This point is traditionally bled.

TCM Indications: Dispels Wind and Heat, and benefits the gastrointestinal tract.

Western Applications: Gastrointestinal problems, good point for colic, and eye problems.

Innervation: CN V

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SHEN POINTS: i. SHEN-PENG Kidney Shelf, (TCVM )

In the depression 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline and 2 cun cranial to the lumbosacral space.

ii. SHEN-SHU TCVM Kidney Assoc. pt., (TCVM) In the depression 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline, at the level of the lumbosacral space. Note: IVAS BL 26 is 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.

iii. SHEN-JIAO Kidney Corner, (TCVM ) In the depression 2 cun lateral to the dorsal midline and 2 cun caudal to the lumbosacral space.

TCM Indications: Yang deficiency

Western Applications: Hind quarter pain, arthritis and paralysis. Overexertion.

Innervation: Cranial Clunial & L5 (or 4): Shen-Peng L6 (or 5): Shen-Shu S1 Spinal: Shen-Jiao

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TONG-TANG Communicating Hall, (TCVM) Human Transpositional: SHAGMEN Mountain’s Base (Non-Required) In the depression just at the junction of the frontal bones, on the dorsal midline of the face, at the level of the medial canthi.

TCM Indications: Eliminates Dampness (especially of the Spleen), Heat and Wind (especially of the Heart), calms the Mind, and stops convulsions. As a human facial and nasal acupuncture point, it is associated with the Heart.

Western Applications: Sinus problems, cervical problems, anxiety, seizures and other brain problems.

Innervation: CN V & VII

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WEI-JIAN Tip of Tail, (TCVM ) Directly at the tip of the tail.

TCM Indications: Clears Heat and moves Qi and Blood stagnation along spine. Western Applications: Shock, seizures, unconsciousness, paralysis or weakness in the hindlimbs, back pain, enterospasms, and anhidrosis Innervation: Caudal Spinal nerve

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XUE-FU Blood’s Residence, (IVAS Ovary Point) In the depression lateral to the dorsal midline, between the spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae. This point is found on a vertical line from the L2-3 area to the caudal aspect of the last rib, 1 cun lateral to BL 52. Another way to find this point is to locate the dorsal aspect of the whorl in the upper flank and move cranially into the large depression approximately 1 cun caudal to the last rib at that level. Note: Since the whorl height can vary, be sure to stay 1 cun lateral to BL 52. TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Detection and treatment of any ovarian problem, as well as any related muscle soreness in the caudal back and upper flank; and hormonal or behavioral problems.

Innervation: Ilioinguinal (L2-3) & Iliohypogastric (L1) nerves

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YAN-CHI Wing of Ilium, (TCVM ) In the depression approximately 2/3 the distance from the dorsal midline, on a line drawn at a 90o angle to the dorsal midline and extending to the most dorsal aspect of the tuber coxae. This point is usually treated 4.5 to 6 cm deep.

TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Arthritis, stiffness, and pain in the hindlimb; and infertility.

Innervation: Dorsal branches of Lumbar & Cranial Clunial nerves

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YANG-LING Yang Grave, (TCVM ) (Non-Required) In the depression at the ventral end of the muscular groove between the middle and caudal divisions of the biceps femoris m. In some horses, the separation between middle and caudal divisions of the biceps femoris m. can be more easily found with the stifle slightly flexed. TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Stiffness and pain in the hindlimb, especially the stifle area. Some authors: sensitivity at this point in combination with BL 39, GB-DTC and other points might be indicative of a problem in the hock area.

Innervation: Caudal Cutaneous Femoral & Caudal Clunial nerves

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YE-YAN Chestnut, (TCVM) (Non-Required) Chestnut of the thoracic limb. This places the point directly under the chestnut of the forelimb.

TCM Indications: Local point.

Western Applications: Swelling or pain in the region. It is traditionally treated with moxibustion or cauterization.

Innervation: Musculocutaneous nerve

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YIN-TANG Sea Hall (Non-Required) TCVM : LONG HUI Dragon Meeting In the depression at the junction of the frontal bones, on the dorsal midline on the face, at the level of the lateral canthi.

TCM Indications: Eliminates Dampness (especially of the Spleen), Heat and Wind (especially of the Heart), calms the Mind, and stops convulsions. As a human facial and nasal acupuncture point, it is associated with the Lung.

Western Applications: Sinus problems, cervical problems, anxiety, seizures and other brain problems.

Innervation: CN V & VII