Points
Well-known points from the twelve channels, Ren, Du, and a short extra set. The rest of the classical numbers can be added beside them.
16 points
Cubit Marsh
Elbow crease point for lung-heat patterns and local elbow tension.
Maximum Opening
Forearm cleft point, taught for acute lung-channel patterns.
Arm Three Miles
Forearm muscle point for arm fatigue and elbow tension.
Pool at the Crook
Outer elbow point taught for heat, skin patterns, and local pain.
Upper Arm
Upper-arm point for shoulder reach and local ache.
Shoulder Bone
Front shoulder hollow for stiff reach.
Lesser Sea
Inner elbow point on the Heart channel.
Use caution
Penetrating the Interior
Forearm luo point taught for spirit and speech patterns.
Use caution
Small Sea
Elbow groove point. Easy to overdo because of the nerve.
Use caution
True Shoulder
Back of the shoulder, just above the armpit crease.
Marsh at the Crook
Middle of the elbow crease. Artery nearby, so keep it light.
Use caution
Inner Pass
The forearm point people learn for nausea and chest unease.
Outer Pass
Outer forearm point opposite PC6, for the side of the head.
Branch Ditch
Forearm point classically paired with stuck stools and rib-side tightness.
Shoulder Crevice
Back shoulder hollow, the San Jiao partner of LI15.
Shoulder Well
Top of the shoulder muscle. Not for pregnancy self-care.
Traditionally avoided in pregnancy