PC 6 | Pericardium 6 | Nei Guan

Description: Inner Pass.  Luo Connecting Point on the Pericardium Channel to TE4.  Special Command Point for the Thorax. Acupuncture
Location: On the anterior forearm, 2 cun superior to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles. Acupuncture

Actions
Alleviates Nausea And Vomiting
Calms The Spirit
Opens The Yin Linking Vessel
Harmonizes The Stomach
Regulates Qi
Regulates The Heart
Unbinds The Chest
Clears Heat
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PC 5 | Pericardium 5 | Jian Shi

Description: Intermediary Courier.  Jing River Point on the Pericardium Channel.  Metal Point on Fire Meridian. Acupuncture
Location: On the anterior forearm, 3 cun superior to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles. Acupuncture

Actions
Regulates The Stomach
Regulates Menstruation
Transforms Phlegm
Calms The Spirit
Lowers Rebellious Qi
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PC 4 | Pericardium 4 | Xi Men

Description: Xi Gate.  Xi Cleft Point on the Pericardium Channel. Acupuncture
Location: On the anterior forearm, 5 cun superior to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles. Acupuncture

Actions
Stops Bleeding
Calms The Spirit
Invigorates Blood
Cools Blood
Moderates Acute Conditions
Dispels Stasis

PC 3 | Pericardium 3 | Qu Ze

Description: Marsh at the Bend.  He Sea Point on the Pericardium Channel.  Water Point on Fire Meridian. Acupuncture
Location: At the elbow, on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon, medial to the brachial artery. Acupuncture

Actions:
Harmonizes The Stomach And Intestines
Activates The Channel
Clears Heat From The Qi, Nutritive And Blood Levels
Alleviates Pain
Alleviates Vomiting
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PC 2 | Pericardium 2 | Tian Quan

Description: Celestial Spring. Acupuncture
Location: On the upper arm, 2 cun inferior to the axillary fold, between the two heads of muscle biceps brachii. Acupuncture

Actions:
Invigorates Blood
Alleviates Pain
Unbinds The Chest
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GV 28 | Governing Vessel 28 | Yin Jiao

Description: Gum Intersection. Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel. Acupuncture
Location: In the mouth, at the junction of the frenulum of the upper lip with the upper gum. Acupuncture

GV 27 | Governing Vessel 27 | Dui Duan

Description: Extremity of the Mouth.  Reunion Point on the Governing with the Conception Vessels. Acupuncture
Location: At the junction of the philtrum with the upper lip. Acupuncture

Actions
Benefits The Mouth
Generates Fluids
Clears Heat
Calms The Spirit
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GV 26 | Governing Vessel 26 | Shui Gou

Description: Water Trough.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels. Acupuncture
Location: In the philtrum, 1/3 the distance from the nose and the top of the lip. Acupuncture

Actions
Revives Consciousness
Benefits The Face And Nose
Benefits The Spine
Calms The Spirit
Treats Acute Lumbar Sprain
Expels Wind
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GV 25 | Governing Vessel 25 | Su Liao

Description: White Bone Hole. Acupuncture
Location: At the tip of the nose. Acupuncture

Actions:
Benefits The Nose
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GV 24 | Governing Vessel 24 | Shen Ting

Description: Spirit Court.  Meeting point on the Governing Vessel with the Bladder and Stomach Channels. Acupuncture
Location: On the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Acupuncture

Actions
Calms The Brain
Expels Wind
Benefits The Nose And Eyes
Calms The Spirit
Benefits The Head
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GV 23 | Governing Vessel 23 | Shang Xing

Description: Upper Star. Acupuncture
Location: On the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Acupuncture

Actions
Benefits The Nose And Eyes
Calms The Spirit
Expels Wind
Benefits The Head And Face
Reduces Swelling
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GV 22 | Governing Vessel 22 | Xin Hui

Description: Fontanelle Meeting. Acupuncture
Location: On the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Acupuncture

Actions
Benefits The Nose
Benefits The Head
Expels Wind
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GV 21 | Governing Vessel 21 | Qian Ding

Description: Before the Vertex. Acupuncture
Location: On the midsagittal line, 1.5 cun anterior to the intersection of the line connecting the right and left ear apices. Acupuncture

Actions
Expels Wind
Benefits The Head
Treats Convulsions
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GV 20 | Governing Vessel 20 | Bai Hui

Description: Hundred Meetings.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the six yang channels. Acupuncture
Location: On the midsagittal line, at the intersection of a line connecting the right and left ear apices. Acupuncture

Actions
Strengthens The Sea Of Marrow
Benefits The Head
Calms The Spirit
Calms The Brain
Raises Yang And Counters Prolapse
Expels Wind
Clears The Sense Organs
Subdues Yang
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GV 19 | Governing Vessel 19 | Hou Ding

Description: Behind the Vertex. Acupuncture
Location: On the posterior head, 4 cun directly above the external occiptal protuberance. Acupuncture

Actions
Calms The Spirit
Alleviates Pain
Expels Wind
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GV 18 | Governing Vessel 18 | Qiang Jian

Description: Unyielding Space. Acupuncture
Location: On the posterior head, 2.5 cun directly above the external occipital protuberance. Acupuncture

Actions
Expels Wind
Alleviates Pain
Calms The Spirit
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GV 17 | Governing Vessel 17 | Nao Hu

Description: Brain's Door.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel. Acupuncture
Location: On the posterior head, 1.5 cun directly above the external occipital protuberance. Acupuncture

Actions
Calms The Spirit
Benefits The Eyes
Expels Wind
Alleviates Pain
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GV 16 | Governing Vessel 16 | Feng Fu

Description: Wind Mansion.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Yang Linking Vessel.  Sea of Marrow Point. Acupuncture
Location: On the posterior head, 0.5 cun directly below the external occipital protuberance. Acupuncture

Actions
Calms The Spirit
Strengthens The Sea Of Marrow
Expels Wind
Benefits The Head And Neck
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GV 15 | Governing Vessel 15 | Ya Men

Description: Mute's Gate.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Yang Linking Vessel. Acupuncture
Location: Below the spinous process process of the first cervical vertebra (C1). Acupuncture

Actions
Treats Muteness
Expels Wind
Benefits The Neck And Spine
Benefits The Tongue
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GV 14 | Governing Vessel 14 | Daz Hui

Description: Great Hammer.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the six yang channels.  Sea of Qi Point. Acupuncture
Location: Below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). Acupuncture

Actions
Clears Heat
Tonifies Deficiency
Expels Wind
Firms The Exterior
Treats Malaria
Expels Wind

GV 13 | Governing Vessel 13 | Tao Dao

Description: Kiln Path.  Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel. Acupuncture
Location: Below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1). Acupuncture

Actions
Clears Heat
Regulates The Governing Vessel
Treats Malaria
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GV 12 | Governing Vessel 12 | Shen Zhu

Description: Body Pillar. Acupuncture
Location: Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). Acupuncture

Actions
Expels Wind
Clears Heat From The Lung And Heart
Calms The Spirit
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GV 9 | Governing Vessel 9 | Zhi Yang

Description: Extremity of Yang. 714
Location: On the middle back, below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7), approximately level with the inferior angle of the scapula. Acupuncture

Action:
Regulates The Middle Burner
Drains Damp
Regulates The Spleen
Treats Jaundice
Unbinds The Chest
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GV 8 | Governing Vessel 8 | Jin Suo

Description: Sinew Contraction. 714
Location: On the middle back, below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9). Acupuncture

Actions:
Expels Wind
Calms The Spirit
Soothes The Liver
Relieves Spasm
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GV 7 | Governing Vessel 7 | Zhong Shu

Description: Central Pivot. 714
Location: On the middle back, below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10). Acupuncture

Actions:
Regulates The Middle Burner
Benefits The Spine
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