Overview

A comprehensive tool for acupuncture practitioners. Acupuncture is used to treat physical symptoms as well as emotional or mental symptoms. It is believed by many to stimulate the immune system and encourage the body to seek balance. With over 290 illustrations, The Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture Points is a concise guide that provides information about indications, location, needling, and actions for more than 280 acupuncture points. Inside, you'll find a clear explanation of organ functions (Zang Fu) and how symptom patterns can guide treatment; tools for accurate point location, including the cun measurement system; insight into how acupuncture points are grouped for specific therapeutic effects; detailed descriptions of the meridians and meridian points, with anatomically accurate illustrations; myotome and dermatome information for every point, which is essential for segmental acupuncture; and a comprehensive appendix that maps nerve supply to muscles and skin, supporting Western-style neuroanatomical practice. The Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture Points offers licensed acupuncturists and students a quick reference for acupuncture points used in daily practice.

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Author:   Lynn Pearce
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:  

9781718244931

ISBN 10:   1718244932
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   26 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. What Is Acupuncture? A Concise History Qi Deqi Yin and Yang The Organ System – the Zang Fu The Main Meridian or Channel System The Chinese Clock Organ Function in Chinese Medicine Chapter 2. How to Locate Acupuncture Points Cun Measurements Chapter 3. Classification of Points The Front-Mu Points The Back-Shu Points The Five Shu Points The Yuan-Source Points The Xi-Cleft Points The Luo-Connecting Points The Four and Six Command Points The Eight Influential Points The 12 Heavenly Star Points of Ma Dan-Yang The Window of the Sky Points Chapter 4. Points of the Arm Tai Yin Lung Channel LU 1 Zhongfu LU 2 Yunmen LU 3 Tianfu LU 5 Chize LU 6 Kongzui LU 7 Lieque LU 8 Jingqu LU 9 Taiyuan LU 10 Yuji LU 11 Shaoshang Chapter 5. Points of the Arm Yang Ming Large Intestine Channel LI 1 Shangyang LI 2 Erjian LI 3 Sanjian LI 4 Hegu LI 5 Yangxi LI 6 Pianli LI 7 Wenliu LI 8 Xialian LI 9 Shanglian LI 10 Shousanli LI 11 Quchi LI 12 Zhouliao LI 13 Shouwuli LI 14 Binao LI 15 Jianyu LI 16 Jugu LI 18 Futu LI 20 Yingxiang Chapter 6. Points of the Leg Yang Ming Stomach Channel ST 1 Chengqi ST 3 Juliao ST 5 Daying ST 6 Jiache ST 7 Xiaguan ST 8 Touwei ST 9 Renying ST 12 Quepen ST 17 Ruzhong ST 18 Rugen ST 21 Liangmen ST 25 Tianshu ST 27 Daju ST 28 Shuidao ST 30 Qichong ST 31 Biguan ST 32 Futu ST 34 Liangqiu ST 35 Dubi (Wai Xiyan) ST 36 Zusanli ST 37 Shangjuxu ST 38 Tiaokou ST 39 Xiajuxu ST 40 Fenglong ST 41 Jiexi ST 42 Chongyang ST 43 Xiangu ST 44 Neiting ST 45 Lidui Chapter 7. Points of the Leg Tai Yin Spleen Channel SP 1 Yinbai SP 2 Dadu SP 3 Taibai SP 4 Gongsun SP 5 Shangqiu SP 6 Sanyinjiao SP 8 Diji SP 9 Yinlingquan SP 10 Xuehai SP 12 Chongmen SP 13 Fushe SP 15 Daheng SP 21 Dabao Chapter 8. Points of the Arm Shao Yin Heart Channel HT 1 Jiquan HT 3 Shaohai HT 4 Lingdao HT 5 Tongli HT 6 Yinxi HT 7 Shenmen HT 8 Shaofu HT 9 Shaochong Chapter 9. Points of the Arm Tai Yang Small Intestine Channel SI 1 Shaoze SI 2 Qiangu SI 3 Houxi SI 4 Wangu SI 5 Yanggu SI 6 Yanglao SI 7 Zhizheng SI 8 Xiaohai SI 9 Jianzhen SI 10 Naoshu SI 11 Tianzong SI 12 Bingfeng SI 13 Quyuan SI 14 Jianwaishu SI 16 Tianchuang SI 18 Quanliao SI 19 Tinggong Chapter 10. Points of the Leg Tai Yang Bladder Channel BL 1 Jingming BL 2 Zanzhu BL 3 Meichong BL 7 Tongtian BL 9 Yuzhen BL 10 Tianzhu BL 11 Dazhu BL 12 Fengmen The Back-Shu Points (BL 13 to BL 28) BL 13 Feishu BL 14 Jueyinshu BL 15 Xinshu BL 16 Dushu BL 17 Geshu BL 18 Ganshu BL 19 Danshu BL 20 Pishu BL 21 Weishu BL 22 Sanjiaoshu BL 23 Shenshu BL 24 Qihaishu BL 25 Dachangshu BL 26 Guanyuanshu BL 27 Xiaochangshu BL 28 Pangguangshu BL 30 Baihuanshu BL 31 Shangliao BL 32 Ciliao BL 35 Huiyang BL 36 Chengfu BL 37 Yinmen BL 39 Weiyang BL 40 Weizhong The Outer Bladder Line (BL 41 to BL 54) BL 41 Fufen BL 42 Pohu BL 43 Gaohuangshu BL 44 Shentang BL 47 Hunmen BL 49 Yishe BL 52 Zhishi BL 53 Baohuang BL 54 Zhibian BL 55 Heyang BL 56 Chengjin BL 57 Chengshan BL 58 Feiyang BL 60 Kunlun BL 62 Shenmai BL 63 Jinmen BL 64 Jinggu BL 65 Shugu BL 66 Zutonggu BL 67 Zhiyin Chapter 11. Points of the Leg Shao Yin Kidney Channel KI 1 Yongquan KI 2 Rangu KI 3 Taixi KI 4 Dazhong KI 5 Shuiquan KI 6 Zhaohai KI 7 Fuliu KI 8 Jiaoxin KI 9 Zhubin KI 10 Yingu KI 13 Qixue KI 14 Siman KI 16 Huangshu KI 19 Yindu KI 21 Youmen KI 23 Shenfeng KI 25 Shencang KI 27 Shufu Chapter 12. Points of the Arm Jue Yin Pericardium Channel PC 1 Tianchi PC 3 Quze PC 4 Ximen PC 5 Jianshi PC 6 Neiguan PC 7 Daling PC 8 Laogong PC 9 Zhongchong Chapter 13. Points of the Arm Shao Yang Triple Energizer Channel TE 1 Guanchong TE 2 Yemen TE 3 Zhongzhu TE 4 Yangchi TE 5 Waiguan TE 6 Zhigou TE 7 Huizong TE 8 Sanyangluo TE 10 Tianjing TE 13 Naohui TE 14 Jianliao TE 15 Tianliao TE 16 Tianyou TE 17 Yifeng TE 20 Jiaosun TE 21 Ermen TE 23 Sizhukong Chapter 14. Points of the Leg Shao Yang Gallbladder Channel GB 1 Tongziliao GB 2 Tinghui GB 4 Hanyan GB 12 Wangu GB 14 Yangbai GB 16 Muchuang GB 20 Fengchi GB 21 Jianjing GB 24 Riyue GB 25 Jingmen GB 26 Daimai GB 27 Wushu GB 28 Weidao GB 29 Juliao GB 30 Huantiao GB 31 Fengshi GB 33 Xiyangguan GB 34 Yanglingquan GB 36 Waiqiu GB 37 Guangming GB 38 Yangfu GB 39 Xuanzhong GB 40 Qiuxu GB 41 Zulinqi GB 43 Xiaxi GB 44 Zuqiaoyin Chapter 15. Points of the Foot Jue Yin Liver Channel LR 1 Dadun LR 2 Xingjian LR 3 Taichong LR 4 Zhongfeng LR 5 Ligou LR 6 Zhongdu LR 8 Ququan LR 9 Yinbao LR 10 Zuwuli LR 11 Yinlian LR 13 Zhangmen LR 14 Qimen Chapter 16. Points of the Conception Vessel CV 1 Huiyin CV 3 Zhongji CV 4 Guanyuan CV 5 Shimen CV 6 (Xia) Qihai CV 8 Shenque CV 9 Shuifen CV 10 Xiawan CV 12 Zhongwan CV 14 Juque CV 15 Jiuwei CV 17 Shanzhong CV 20 Huagai CV 22 Tiantu CV 23 Lianquan CV 24 Chengjiang Chapter 17. Points of the Governor Vessel GV 1 Changqiang GV 2 Yaoshu GV 3 Yaoyangguan GV 4 Mingmen GV 8 Jinsuo GV 10 Lingtai GV 14 Dazhui GV 15 Yamen GV 16 Fengfu GV 20 Baihui GV 23 Shangxing GV 24 Shenting GV 26 Shuigou GV 28 Yinjiao Chapter 18. Extra Non-Channel Points Extra Points of the Head and Neck (HN) Ex HN 1 Sishencong Ex HN 3 Yintang Ex HN 4 Yuyao Ex HN 5 Taiyang Ex HN 8 Bitong (also known as Shangyingxiang) Ex HN 15 Bailao Ex HN 54 Anmian Extra Points of the Back (B) Ex B 1A Chuanxi Ex B 1B Dingchuan Paravertebral Points and Other Extra Points of the Back Ex B 2 Huatuojiaji Ex B 6 Yaoyi Ex B 7 Yaoyan Ex B 8 Shiqizhui Extra Points of the Chest and Abdomen (CA) Ex CA 1 Zigong (also known as Zhigong or Zigongxue) Extra Points of the Upper Extremity (UE) Ex UE 7 Yaotongdian Ex UE 8 Luozhen Ex UE 9 Baxie Ex UE 48 Jianqian (also known as Jianneiling) Extra and New Points of the Lower Extremity (LE) Ex LE 2 Heding Ex LE 5 Xiyan Ex LE 7 Lanweixue Ex LE 10 Bafeng Chapter 19. Point Combination Ideas for Clinical Application Head and Upper Neck Thoracic Spine Lumbar Spine Abdomen Hip Knee Leg Ankle and Foot Shoulder Elbow Wrist and Hand

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Lynn Pearce, BA, MCSP, LicAc, Cert Med Ed, has been a dedicated clinician for 43 years and an acupuncture practitioner for 36 years. With a natural inclination toward outpatient care, Lynn began incorporating acupuncture into her practice in 1989. Intrigued by the results that extended beyond traditional Western medical explanations, she pursued a two-year Chinese medicine–based course, earning a licentiate in acupuncture. Lynn is an advanced member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and serves as a tutor with Breeze Academy. She has contributed to Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapists: A Theoretical and Clinical Exploration (edited by Robert A. Charman; 2000) as well as the Complementary Therapies and Healthcare Practice module for MacMillan Open Learning (1997). She has produced papers on technique and dose for use in the AACP Foundation Course in Acupuncture.

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