L.I.-15 Jianyu, L.I.-14 Binao, L.I.-11 Quchi, L.I.-10 Shousanli, T.B.-5 Waiguan, L.I.-4 Hegu and
S.I.-3 Houxi.
Leg
G.B.-30 Huantiao, G.B.-31 Fengshi, ST-31 Biguan, ST-32 Futu, G.B.-34 Yanglingquan, ST-36
Zusanli, ST-41 Jiexi and G.B.-40 Qiuxu.
Other Points
BL-32 Ciliao, Du-3 Yaoyangguan, Du-12 Shenzhu, Du-14 Dazhui and corresponding
Huatuojiaji points, ST-30 Qichong.
Explanation
- L.I.-15 and L.I.-14 are important local points either to remove obstructions from the
channel or to tonify Qi and Blood in the channel. A good needling sensation should be
obtained, preferably travelling downwards at least to the elbow. - L.I.-1 1 benefits the sinews.
- L.I.-10 is an important local point for the lower arm, similar to L.I.-15 for the upper arm.
However, it also has general tonic properties somewhat similar to (but weaker than)
ST-36 Zusanli. - T.B.-5 removes obstructions from the channels and expels Wind. It is therefore also used
in the late stages when there are spasms in the muscles. T.B.-5 is indirectly related to the
Gall-Bladder (within the Lesser Yang) and it therefore influences the sinews. - L.I.-4 and S.I.-3 are local points to affect the hand and fingers. S.I.-3 also expels Wind
and it is therefore useful in the late stages of the disease when spasms of the hand make
writing and holding things very difficult. - G.B.-30 is a very important point either to tonify Qi and Blood of the channel or to
remove obstructions from it. It also has general tonic properties. It must be needled with
the patient lying on the side opposite to the one being needled and it is essential to obtain
a good needling sensation, preferably all the way down to the foot, or at least to the knee. - G.B.-31 is a local point to stimulate Qi and Blood and also benefit sinews and expel
Wind.