Curious Points
CP catalog · 171 points, according to C. Nogueira (Van Nghi line)
Jing Wai Ji Xue
Points outside the main channels, with local and distal therapeutic applications, related to Mu and Shu points, useful in organic and visceral pathologies.
171 of 171 points
Head and neck31
CP1Gathering of the Four GodsSì Shén CōngSet of 4 points in a cross shape, 1 cun from point GV20 (Baihui).
CP2Middle of the foreheadÉ ZhōngAt the middle of the forehead, on the anterior midline (Du Mai), 2 cun from Yintang (CP3).
CP3Forehead LineYìn TángAt the midpoint of the line connecting the medial ends of the eyebrows, or between the BL2 points (Zanzhu).
CP4Foot of the MountainShān GēnAt the midpoint of the line connecting the medial canthi of the eyes, or between the BL1 points (Jingming), at the base of the nose.
CP5Extremity of lightTóu Guāng MíngSlightly above the Yuyao point (CP6), at 0.3 cun.
CP6Fish's BackYú YāoAt the middle of the eyebrow, on the vertical line of the iris when looking straight ahead.
CP7Fish tailYú WěiAt the lateral canthus of the eyelids, between that canthus and GB1 (Tongziliao).
CP8Behind the eyeQiú HòuOn the horizontal line of ST1 (Chengqi), 0.5 cun outward.
CP9Greater YangTài YángIn the temporal region, at the center of the temple, in a depression over the temporal artery, between GB1 (Tongziliao) and the sideburn border.
CP10Ear pointĚr JiānAt the highest point of the auricle, corresponding to auricular point 78, folding the ear forward.
CP11The Point That MovesLóng XuéAt the midpoint of the line connecting SI19 (Tinggong) and TE21 (Ermen).
CP12Postauricular vein pointHòu Jìng MàiBehind the ear, on the posterior surface of the auricle, over three small veins, next to auricular point 105.
CP13Tending the lightYì MíngOn the lower border of the mastoid, 0.5 cun behind the attachment of the earlobe, between TE17 (Yifeng) and GB12 (Wangu).
CP14Above LI20 (Yingxiang)Shàng Yíng XiāngHalf a cun below the medial canthus of the eye (BL1, Jingming), on the base of the nasal bone, at the same level as CP8 (Qiuhou).
CP15First and second celestialJiá BìBelow CP14, at the junction of the cartilage and the nasal bone, not on the same vertical line.
CP16Nasal dischargeBí LiúAt the midpoint of the ala of the nose.
CP17Forced laughterSān XiàoAt the middle of the nasolabial fold, lateral and inferior to LI20 (Yingxiang).
CP18CheekboneHài LiáoAt the intersection of the vertical line of ST4 (Dicang) and the horizontal line through CV24 (Chengjiang).
CP19Meeting of the earthDì HéAt the tip of the chin, on the highest point of the bone; it does not coincide with CV24 (Chengjiang).
CP20Jade metalJīn Jīn Yù YèOn the underside of the tongue, over the sublingual veins (left: Kim Tan, right: Ngoc Dich).
CP21Above CV23 (Lianquan)Shàng Lián Quán1 cun above CV23 (Lianquan), on the thyroid cartilage, in a depression.
CP22Metal and jade of the exteriorWài Jīn Jīn Wài Yù Yè0.3 cun lateral and superior to CV23 (Lianquan); the right point is called Ngoai Ngoc Dich and the left Ngoai Kim Tan.
CP23Too much WaterHóng YīnOn the horizontal line of CV23 (Lianquan), half a cun lateral to it.
CP24Next to CP23 (Hongyin)Páng Lián QuánAt the midpoint of the line joining CV23 (Lianquan) and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
CP25Silent pointYǎ XuéFour points. The two anterior points lie between ST9 (Renying) and LI18 (Futu), slightly lateral, where the carotid artery pulses. The two posterior points lie 0.4 cun above GB20 (Fengchi), medial to it on its horizontal line, 1 cun from CP13 (Yiming).
CP26TonsilsBiǎn TáoOn the lower border of the angle of the mandible, just in front of the jugular vein, very close to SI17 (Tianrong).
CP27Descent along the neckLuò JǐngOn the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, in its upper third, on the horizontal line of CP26 (Biantao).
CP28Wind and stonesFēng YánA quarter of a cun posterior and inferior to CP13 (Yiming).
CP29New experienceXīn Shí1.5 cun lateral and inferior to the third cervical vertebra, inferior and anterior to GB21 (Jianjing).
CP30Hundred LaborsBǎi Láo2 cun above and 1 cun lateral to GV14 (Dazhui), between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae.
CP31Ancestral BoneChōng GǔJust below the sixth cervical vertebra, beside CP29 (Xinshi), slightly inferior to it.
Chest and abdomen19
CP32Red pointChì Xué1 cun lateral to CV21 (Xuanji), at the base of the sternum.
CP33Dyspnea and catarrhTán Chuǎn1.8 cun lateral to ST16 (Yingchuang), on the same horizontal line as CV18 (Yutang), KI24 (Lingxu), and ST16 (Yingchuang).
CP34Dragon’s ChinLóng Hàn1.5 cun directly above CV15 (Jiuwei).
CP35Meeting on the left, meeting on the rightZuǒ Yí Yòu YíOn the same vertical line as CP33 (Tanchuan), on the horizontal line of ST18 (Rugen), 1 cun lateral to it.
CP36Plum blossomMéi HuāAround CV12 (Zhongwan): four points at the corners of a square, half a cun lateral and half a cun above and below it. Together with CV12 itself in the center, they form the Plum Blossom.
CP37Food storehouseShí CāngOn the horizontal line of CV12 (Zhongwan), 3 cun lateral to it.
CP38Food GateShí GuānBetween the Ren Mai and the Stomach channel, 1 cun from CV11 (Jianli).
CP39House of the ApparitionHún Shè1 cun lateral to CV8 (Shenque), between the Ren Mai and the Stomach channel.
CP40Horizontal lineHéng WénBetween the Stomach and Spleen channels, 0.2 cun medial to SP15 (Daheng), on its horizontal line.
CP41Central energyQì ZhōngBetween the Ren Mai and the Stomach channel, 1.5 cun lateral to CV6 (Qihai).
CP42Central channelJīng ZhōngBetween the Stomach and Spleen channels, 3 cun lateral to CV6 (Qihai).
CP43Lateral to KI14 (Siman)Wài Sì MǎnBetween the Stomach channel and the Ren Mai, 1 cun from KI14 (Siman) and 0.5 cun below CP41 (Qizhong), 3 cun from the edge of the pubis.
CP44MiscarriageJué YùnOn the Ren Mai, 0.3 cun below CV5 (Shimen), that is, 2.3 cun below the navel.
CP45SpermatorrheaYí Jīng1 cun lateral to CV4 (Guanyuan).
CP46Gate of EnergyQì MénBetween the Spleen and Stomach channels, 3 cun lateral to CV4 (Guanyuan).
CP47Connecting MembraneWéi BāoBetween the Spleen and Gallbladder channels, 6 cun lateral to CV4 (Guanyuan) on its horizontal line, in a depression.
CP48Intestinal residueCháng Yí2.5 cun lateral to CV3 (Zhongji), between the Stomach and Spleen channels.
CP49UterusZǐ Gōng3 cun lateral to CV3 (Zhongji), on the Liver channel, 1 cun above the pubic symphysis.
CP50Head of HearingTīng Tóu0.5 cun below KI12 (Dahe), on the vertical line.
Back and flanks35
CP51DyspneaChuǎn Xī1 cun lateral to GV14 (Dazhui), over the spinal muscle.
CP52Hundred kinds of windBǎi Zhǒng FēngBetween the Small Intestine and Triple Energizer channels, 2.3 cun lateral to GV14 (Dazhui).
CP53Eight FlowersBā HuāA set of eight points forming equilateral triangles from GV14 (Dazhui), measured with a cord equal to 3/4 of the distance between the nipples.
CP54Long ProminenceJiǔ JiǎoOn the upper border of the scapula, on the medial side, between the Small Intestine and Triple Energizer channels.
CP55UnnamedWú MíngJust below the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra.
CP56Beside the spineZhù ZhuóBetween the Du Mai and the first branch of the Bladder channel, 0.2 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.
CP57Great Void of the Shu pointJù Quē ShūJust below the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra, in the depression.
CP58Eye MeasureLiáng Yǎn1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra, between BL15 (Xinshu, T5) and BL16 (Dushu, T6).
CP59AsthmaQì Chuǎn2 cun lateral to the 7th thoracic vertebra, at the most prominent part.
CP60Silver MouthYín KǒuAt the inferior angle of the scapula, on the horizontal line from the 7th thoracic vertebra.
CP61Above the 8th thoracic vertebraBā Zhuī XiàJust above the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebra, in the depression.
CP62Spleen pointYí Shū1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebra.
CP63Corner of the EyebrowShū BiānAt the level of the 10th thoracic vertebra, 1 cun lateral to its spinous process.
CP64Pool HoleZhuó YùBetween the 1st and 2nd branches of the Bladder channel, 2.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra.
CP65Fracture reductionJiē GǔBelow the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra, in the depression.
CP66Land of CurvesPí Gēn3.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra, on the horizontal line.
CP67Sadness of Blood originXuè ChóuAbove the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.
CP68Intestinal WindCháng Fēng1 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.
CP69Gathering of the Curved MassesJī Jù Pí Kuài4 cun lateral to the 2nd lumbar vertebra, outside the Bladder channel.
CP70Bamboo caneZhú ZhàngAbove the spinous process of the 3rd lumbar vertebra.
CP71Shu point below the ladderXià Jí ShūJust below the spinous process of the 3rd lumbar vertebra, in the depression.
CP72Behind the curious gateHuqimenOn the posterosuperior part of the iliac crest. Draw a line from the greater trochanter (GB30, Huantiao) to the tip of the coccyx (GV1, Changqiang), then rise vertically from the center of that line: the point is where the vertical meets the iliac crest.
CP73Befitting the WaistYāo Yí3 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
CP74Lumbar EyeYāo Yǎn3.8 cun lateral to the space below the 4th lumbar vertebra, between it and the iliac crest.
CP75Below the seventeenth vertebraShí Qī Zhuī XiàJust below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra, in the depression.
CP76Emptiness of the centerZhōng Kōng3.5 cun lateral to the space below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra.
CP77Root of the waistYaogenOn the outer branch of the Bladder channel, 3 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 1st sacral vertebra.
CP78Branch reserved for the squabJiū QǐBelow the spinous process of the 1st sacral vertebra, in the depression.
CP79Curious point of the waistYāo QíBelow the spinous process of the 2nd sacral vertebra, in the depression, on the Du Mai.
CP80Lower vertebraXià ZhuīBelow the spinous process of the 3rd sacral vertebra, in the depression, on the Du Mai.
CP81Jade FieldYutianJust below the 4th sacral vertebra.
CP82Excellent for anemiaPinxuelingOn the spinous process of the 5th sacral vertebra, below CP81 (Yutian).
CP83Mid-ButtockTunzhongAt the apex of the equilateral triangle whose side is the line joining the greater trochanter and the ischium.
CP84Center of the circleHuán ZhōngAbove the hip joint, at the midpoint of the line joining GB30 (Huantiao) and GV2 (Yaoshu).
CP85Hua Tuo dorsal pointsHuá Tuó Jiā Jǐ0.5 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of each thoracic and lumbar vertebra: 17 on each side of the Du Mai, 34 in total.
Upper limbs and hand44
CP86Ten AnnouncementsShí XuānAt the tip of the pad of each finger, 0.1 cun from the nail: ten points.
CP87Tip of the ThumbMuzhijianAt the tip of the thumb, 0.1 cun from the nail. It is one of the Ten Announcements (CP86).
CP88Tip of the Little FingerXiǎo Zhǐ JiānOn the outer side of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the nail. It is one of the Ten Announcements (CP86).
CP89Wind GateFengguanOn the palmar side of the index finger, at the center of its first interphalangeal crease.
CP90Moxa in epilepsyJiudianfengOn the palmar side of the middle finger, at the center of its second interphalangeal crease.
CP91Disperse the thumb jointMǔ Zhǐ Jié Héng WénOn the palmar side of the thumb, at the center of the interphalangeal crease.
CP92Eye of the TyphoonFèng YǎnOn the outer border of the thumb, where the palmar and dorsal interphalangeal creases meet, next to CP91.
CP93Bright EyeMíng YǎnOn the palmar side of the thumb, at the end of the interphalangeal crease facing the index finger (ulnar side), opposite CP92 (Fengyan).
CP94Four SeamsSì FèngOn the palmar side, at the center of the first (proximal) interphalangeal crease of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers: four on each hand.
CP95Middle and central part of the handShouzhongpingOn the palmar side, at the center of the metacarpophalangeal crease of the middle finger.
CP96Next to PC8 (Laogong)PanglaogongOn the palm, 1.5 cm from PC8 (Laogong) toward the radial side.
CP97Inner YangchiNèi Yáng ChíOn the palmar side, on the Pericardium channel, 1 cun from the center of the wrist crease: it lies opposite TE4 (Yangchi), one cun lower.
CP98Service GateBanmenOn the palm, 1 cun from LU10 (Yuji) toward the thenar eminence.
CP99Three MerchantsSān ShāngThree points on the thumb: the Old Merchant, 0.1 cun from the nail corner opposite LU11; the Middle-Aged Merchant, 0.1 cun from the nail at the center of the back of the thumb; and the Young Merchant, which is LU11 itself (Shaoshang).
100PCHollow of the great boneDà Gǔ KōngOn the dorsal side of the thumb, at the center of the interphalangeal crease.
101PCMiddle of the GreatZhōng KuíOn the dorsal side of the middle finger, at the center of the distal interphalangeal crease.
102PCHollow of the small boneXiǎo Gǔ KōngOn the dorsal side of the little finger, at the center of the distal interphalangeal crease.
103PCFirst gate of the towerYishanmenOn the back of the hand, at the center of the web between the index and middle fingers, at the border between the two skin surfaces.
104PCSecond gate of the towerÈr Shàn MénOn the back of the hand, at the center of the web between the middle and ring fingers, at the border between the two skin surfaces.
105PCDisperse the little fingerXiǎo Zhǐ JiéOn the dorsum, at the highest point of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger.
106PCAuthority and integrityQuán JiānOn the dorsum, at the most prominent point of the head of the third metacarpal, the knuckle of the middle finger.
107PCEight demonsBā XiéOn the back of the hand, in the spaces between the fingers, halfway between the web and the knuckle line; the one in the first space lies half a cun from the web. Four on each hand.
108PCStray PillowLào ZhěnOn the dorsum, between the second and third metacarpals, in the depression next to their heads, on the knuckle line.
109PCOpposite PC8 (Laogong)Wài Láo GōngOn the dorsum, in the space between the second and third metacarpals, halfway along the line from the wrist to the head of the third metacarpal, opposite PC8 (Laogong).
110PCMajestic and sacredWēi LíngOn the back of the hand, between the Large Intestine and Triple Energizer channels, in the proximal angle formed by the second and third metacarpals.
111PCPure and sacredJīng LíngOn the back of the hand, on the line of CP110 (Weiling), between the Small Intestine and Triple Energizer channels, in the proximal angle formed by the third and fourth metacarpals.
112PCGolden Gate of the HandShoujinmenOn the anterior forearm, 3.5 cun from the wrist crease (1.5 cun above PC6, Neiguan), between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
113PCCarbuncle ShuDīng ShùOn the anterior forearm, 4 cun from HT7 (Shenmen).
114PCTwo whitesÈr BáiOn the anterior forearm, 4 cun from the center of the wrist crease (2 cun above PC6, Neiguan): one between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, the other lateral to the tendon, on the radial side. Two on each arm, needled together.
115PCMid-forearmBì ZhōngOn the anterior forearm, at the midpoint of the line joining the wrist and the elbow, between the ulna and the radius.
116PCThe pool belowZexiaOn the anterior forearm, 2 cun below LU5 (Chize), on the Lung channel.
117PCThe pool in frontZeqianOn the anterior forearm, 1 cun lateral to LU5 (Chize) and 1.5 cun toward the ulnar side.
118PCCentral FountainZhōng QuánOn the posterior wrist, between LI5 (Yangxi) and TE4 (Yangchi).
119PCOne length from the vesselCùn PíngOn the posterior forearm, 1 cun above CP118 (Zhongquan).
120PCWarm current from belowXiawenliuOn the posterior forearm, on the Large Intestine channel, level with TE5 (Waiguan).
121PCInner side of the radiusChinaoOn the posterior forearm, 6 cun from the wrist crease and 1 cun below TE9 (Sidu), between the radius and the ulna.
122PCTreatment of functional impotenceQuyangweiIn a hollow slightly lateral to the outer end of the crease of the flexed elbow, on the Large Intestine channel, half a cun below LI11 (Quchi).
123PCThree seasSanchiThree points on the Large Intestine channel: 1 cun above LI11 (Quchi), LI11 itself, and 1 cun below it.
124PCShu point of the elbowZhoushuOn the posterior elbow, at the tip of the olecranon, between the head of the radius and the humerus.
125PCWondrous ArmpitYelingIn the angle between the chest and the arm, in front of the armpit, half a cun above the anterior end of the axillary fold.
126PCCelestial MarvelTiān LíngHalf a cun toward the chest from the line of the anterior end of the axillary fold and 1 cun above it.
127PCShoulder Shu pointJiān ShùAt the midpoint of the line joining LI15 (Jianyu) and LU2 (Yunmen).
128PCIn front of the shoulder hollowYú QiánBetween CP127 (Jianshu) and LI15 (Jianyu), in a hollow.
129PCBehind the armpitHòu YèRight at the posterior end of the axillary fold.
Lower limbs and foot42
130PCBelow Neiting (ST44)Lǐ Nèi TíngOn the sole of the foot, in a hollow in the space between the second and third metatarsals, 1 cun behind the metatarsophalangeal line.
131PCTransverse crease below the first toeMuzhilihengwenOn the sole of the foot, at the center of the metatarsophalangeal crease of the big toe.
132PCPearls hidden in front and behindQián Hòu Yǐn ZhūTwo points on the sole of the foot: half a cun in front of and half a cun behind KI1 (Yongquan).
133PCMiddle of the FootZú XīnOn the sole of the foot, 1 cun from KI1 (Yongquan), toward the heel.
134PCInsomniaShī MiánOn the sole of the foot, right at the center of the heel.
135PCTip of the little toeXiǎo Zhǐ JiānAt the tip of the fifth toe, 0.1 cun from the nail, next to BL67 (Zhiyin).
136PCThree hairs on the transverse line of the first toeMuzhihenglisanmaoOn the dorsal side of the big toe, 0.1-0.2 cun from the center of the interphalangeal crease, toward SP1 (Yinbai).
137PCEight WindsBā FēngOn the dorsum of the foot, at the end of each web groove, between the metatarsophalangeal joints: four on each foot. Among them are ST44 (Neiting), LR2 (Xingjian), and GB43 (Xiaxi).
138PCWoman's KneeNǚ XīOn the posterior aspect of the heel, over the calcaneus, where the Achilles tendon inserts.
139PCSpring source that engenders the footQuán Shēng ZúOn the posterior aspect of the heel, over the Achilles tendon, level with the upper border of the talus, 3 cun above CP138 (Nuxi).
140PCThe great YinqiaoTài Yīn QiāoOn the medial side of the foot, just below the medial malleolus, in a hollow, 0.3 cun above KI6 (Zhaohai).
141PCBelow BL60 (Kunlun)Xià Kūn LúnOn the lateral side of the foot, 1 cun below BL60 (Kunlun).
142PCAppendixLán WěiOn the anterolateral aspect of the leg, 2 cun below ST36 (Zusanli).
143PCMiddle part of the footZuzhongping1 cun below ST36 (Zusanli).
144PCBelow the kneeXī XiàOn the lower border of the patella, over the patellar tendon.
145PCThe eye of the kneeXī YǎnWith the patient seated, at the level of the joint line, in the two hollows below the patella, on either side of the patellar tendon. The lateral one coincides with ST35 (Dubi).
146PCExtremity of the inner sectionNèi Huái JiānAt the most prominent point of the medial malleolus.
147PCTreating dislocationZhizhuanjinAt the midpoint of the upper border of the medial malleolus.
148PCLesser Yang WeiShaoyangwei1.5 cun above CP146 (Neihuaijian).
149PCObeying OrdersChéng Mìng3 cun above KI3 (Taixi).
150PCGood mannersJiāo Yí5 cun above the apex of the medial malleolus (CP146, Neihuaijian).
151PCEnd of the outer sectionWài Huái JiānAt the most prominent point of the lateral malleolus.
152PCGallbladder pointDǎn Náng1.5 cun below GB34 (Yanglingquan).
153PCBehind the tombLíng HòuIn a hollow below the head of the fibula, on its posterior border, on the line of GB34 (Yanglingquan) and 1 cun posterior to it.
154PCBelow CP153 (Linghou)Líng Hòu XiàHalf a cun below CP153 (Linghou).
155PCLateral aspect of the kneeXī WàiAt the lateral end of the knee crease, slightly anterior to BL39 (Weiyang).
156PCCrown of the summitHè DǐngAt the midpoint of the upper border of the patella, in a hollow; located with the knee flexed.
157PCIliumKuān GǔTo the left and right of ST34 (Liangqiu), 1.5 cun from it: two points on each leg.
158PCRenal systemShèn Xì1 cun below ST32 (Futu).
159PCRabbit Burrow GateGuān TùOn the anterior aspect of the thigh, at the midpoint of the line joining ST31 (Biguan) and ST32 (Futu).
160PCSpread out and emptyLiáo LiáoOn the medial side of the knee, over the most prominent part of the femoral condyle.
161PCGreat changeDà LúnOn the superomedial border of the femur, 1 cun above CP160 (Liaoliao).
162PCBright FootZumingOn the medial side of the thigh, 2 cun above CP161 (Dalun).
163PCMicrobial homeBǎi Chóng WōOn the medial side of the thigh, 1 cun above SP10 (Xuehai).
164PCBasket FootZuluoOn the medial side of the thigh, 3 cun above CP161 (Dalun).
165PCFormed BoneChéng GǔOn the lateral side of the knee, over the most prominent part of the lateral condyle of the femur.
166PCYin Balance (1)Yīn Wěi Yī1 cun above the lateral end of the knee crease. It is the first of the three Yinwei (CP166, CP167, and CP168).
167PCYin Balance (2)Yīn Wěi Èr2 cun above the lateral end of the knee crease. It is the second of the three Yinwei (CP166, CP167, and CP168).
168PCYin Balance (3)Yīn Wěi Sān3 cun above the lateral end of the knee crease. It is the third of the three Yinwei (CP166, CP167, and CP168).
169PCFour ConnectionsSì Lián4 cun above the lateral end of the knee crease.
170PCFive wondersWǔ Líng5 cun above the lateral end of the knee crease.
171PCSacred TreasureLíng Bǎo6 cun above the lateral end of the knee crease.