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Distal Points


The two most common distal points are L.I.-4 Hegu or T.B.-5 Waiguan depending on the
channel principally involved.


The combination of L.I.-4 Hegu and LIV-3 Taichong called the "Four Gates" expels Wind from
the face.


Local Points


The most commonly used local points are:



  • G.B.-14 Yangbai horizontal downwards.

  • BL-2 Zanzhu horizontal downwards or towards Yuyao.

  • Yuyao horizontal towards BL-2 Zanzhu.

  • T.B.-23 Sizhukong towards Yuyao.

  • ST-2 Sibai horizontal downwards.

  • S.I.-18 Quanliao horizontal towards L.I.-20 Yingxiang.

  • L.I.-20 Yingxiang horizontal towards S.I.-18 Quanliao.

  • ST-7 Xiaguan horizontal towards ST-4 Dicang.

  • ST-6 Jiache oblique towards ST-4 Dicang.

  • ST-4 Dicang horizontal towards ST-6 Jiache.

  • L.I.-19 Heliao horizontal towards L.I.-20 Yingxiang.

  • Ren-24 Chengjiang horizontal towards ST-4 Dicang.

  • Du-26 Renzhong horizontal towards L.I.-19 Heliao.

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