LU, LI, ST, SP, H and SI Channels -important and frequently used points

• The most important points of each channel lie at the extremities (hands and legs).

• The distal most points are more powerful than the proximal points.

• The Points on the Nail Bases of the Fingers and Toes are the Jingwell Points used for Emergencies (Adrenergic Points).

• The Points around the Wrist and Ankle are Yuan-Source points used in Chronic disorders and Sub acute diseases.

• The other essential points are the Luo Points of channels and they lie between the wrist(ankle) and the elbow(knee).

• The Points around the Knee and Elbow are also powerful in all types of diseases. They are also Tonification Points and Immune Enhancement Points.

Based on the Guidelines provided, we can summarize that the following points of the LU, LI, ST, SP, H and SI Channels are very important and frequently used for wide therapeutic effect by the world of Acupuncturists:

LU 5 , LI 11, ST 36, SP 9 , H 3(Elbow and Knee Points).

LU 7, ST 40, SP 4, H 5 (Luo Points).

LU 9, LI 4, SP 3, H 7 (Source Points).

LI 5, SP 6, ST 41, H 8, SI 3(Wrist and Ankle Points)

LU 11, ST 45, SP 1, H 9 (Jingwell Points) (Terminal Points used for Emergencies)

LI 4, ST 44 , SI 18(Functionally Analgesic).

LI 4, LU 7, ST 36, SP 6 (Major Distal Points ).

LI 11, SP 6, ST 36 (Tonification, Immune Enhancing and Homeostatic)

SP 10, LI 11 (Anti Allergic).

ST 40, H 7 (Sedative).