Extraordinary
Extra points EX
经外奇穴
Jingwai qixue
These points do not belong to a primary channel. Each one sits near a channel but keeps its own name.
This atlas includes a short, famous set: Yintang, Anmian, Dingchuan, Taiyang, Sishencong, and Zigong. Many more extra points exist and can be added beside them.
- Well-known points outside the numbered channels
- Clearly labeled so they are not mistaken for meridian points
- Organ system
- Extra points
- Teaching clock
- Not on the organ clock
Points in this atlas
6 of 6 classical numbers. Add the missing ones in order beside their neighbors.
Hall of Impression
Between the eyebrows. Extra point, not a channel point.
Peaceful Sleep
Extra point behind the ear, named for sleep.
Use caution
Calm Dyspnea
Extra point beside Du14. Name means calm wheezing. Not asthma treatment.
Use caution
Supreme Yang
The temple hollow. Extra point.
Use caution
Four Alert Spirit
Four extra points around the crown, grouped as one.
Palace of the Child
Extra point beside the low midline. Pregnancy: do not use.
Traditionally avoided in pregnancy
Herbs in this atlas are described as entering the twelve primary channels, not this vessel.