Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

On the lateral aspect of the abdomen, anterior and inferior to the

anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), approximately 0.5 cun

anterior and inferior to ➞G.B.-27.

How to find

First, locate the ASIS (➞3.5) by palpating along the upper bor-

der of the iliac crest in an anterior and inferior direction. On its

anterior border, the ASIS can be palpated as a bony ridge on the

lateral aspect of the lower abdomen, with ➞G.B.-27located in

a depression anterior and medial to the ASIS. Locate G.B.-28

approximately 0.5 cun anterior and inferior to ➞G.B.-27.

Needling

Vertically 1–1.5 cun. Caution during pregnancy.

Actions/Indications

● Regulates the dai mai

● Regulates the Triple Burner

● Eliminates Dampness

Special features

Meeting point with the dai mai

G.B.-28 Linking Path WEIDAO

G.B.-27

Iliac crest

Anterior

superior

iliac spine

Umbilicus

3 cun

G.B.-28

0.5 cun

Anterior superior

iliac spine

G.B.-27 Anterior

superior

iliac spine

G.B.-28

0.5 cun

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