Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

Points on the chest and abdomen that sit off the channels. EX-CA in the WHO nomenclature.

35 Acupuncture Points

Each point lists the symptoms it is indicated for. A symptom links to the sourced protocols for it.

XC01Child Palace (Uterus)

XC01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 子宮 (zǐ gōng)

🎯 Location: On the abdomen, 3 thumb widths lateral to the midline, level with zongji ren-3.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Qi Deficiency, Pain, Uterine Prolapse, Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

XC02AMoxibustion Triangle / Beside The Umbilicus / Axillary Cavity

XC02A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三角灸 / 臍旁 / 疝气穴 (sān jiǎo jiǔ / qí páng / shàn qì xué)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral from the midline, 1.5 thumb widths below the umbilicus..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea Chronic, Uterine Prolapse, Pain Around Navel, Shan Disorder

XC02BMoxibustion Triangle / Beside The Umbilicus / Axillary Cavity

XC02B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三角灸 / 臍旁 / 疝气穴 (sān jiǎo jiǔ / qí páng / shàn qì xué)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral from the midline, 1.5 thumb widths below the umbilicus..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea Chronic, Uterine Prolapse, Pain Around Navel, Shan Disorder

XC03Blood Gate

XC03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 血门 (xuè mén)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus, 3 thumb widths lateral to the zhongwan (CV12).

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Benefit Digestion, Stomach Ache, Gastritis, Clotting Abdomen Female, Benefit Digestion

XC04Stomach Lift

XC04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 胃上 (wèi shàng)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths lateral and 2 thumb widths superior to the umbilicus..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Pain, Benefit Digestion, Stomach Pain, Raise Yang, Gastroptosis

XC05AUmbilicus Four Sides

XC05A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臍中四邊 (qí zhōng sì biān)

🎯 Location: On the middle part of the abdomen, 1 thumb width respectively lateral to the up, lower, left and right middle of the umbilicus. includes shuifen (CV09) above the navel and yinjiao (CV07) below the navel, which are acupoints of the conception the vessel..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Spleen Deficiency, Edema, Benefit Digestion

XC05BUmbilicus Four Sides

XC05B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臍中四邊 (qí zhōng sì biān)

🎯 Location: On the middle part of the abdomen, 1 thumb width respectively lateral to the up, lower, left and right middle of the umbilicus. includes shuifen (CV09) above the navel and yinjiao (CV07) below the navel, which are acupoints of the conception the vessel..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Spleen Deficiency, Edema, Benefit Digestion

XC05CUmbilicus Four Sides

XC05C acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臍中四邊 (qí zhōng sì biān)

🎯 Location: On the middle part of the abdomen, 1 thumb width respectively lateral to the up, lower, left and right middle of the umbilicus. includes shuifen (CV09) above the navel and yinjiao (CV07) below the navel, which are acupoints of the conception the vessel..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Spleen Deficiency, Edema, Benefit Digestion

XC05DUmbilicus Four Sides

XC05D acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臍中四邊 (qí zhōng sì biān)

🎯 Location: On the middle part of the abdomen, 1 thumb width respectively lateral to the up, lower, left and right middle of the umbilicus. includes shuifen (CV09) above the navel and yinjiao (CV07) below the navel, which are acupoints of the conception the vessel..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Spleen Deficiency, Edema, Benefit Digestion

XC06Jade Gate

XC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 玉门 (yù mén)

🎯 Location: On the female external genitalia, at the centre of the clitoris.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Calm Mind, Psychological Psychosis Problems, Calm Mind, Psychological Psychosis Problems

XC07Diuretic

XC07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 利尿穴 (lì niào xué)

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths below the umbilicus on the median abdominal line..

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Dysentery, Bedwetting, Enteritis, Urination Retention Problems, Urination Retention Problems

XC08Qi Gate Point

XC08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 气门穴 (qì mén xué)

🎯 Location: On the abdomen, 3 thumb widths lateral and 3 thumb widths below the umbilicus..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Pain, Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Benefit Yin, Lymphatic Syndrome

XC09Raise Hand

XC09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 提托 (tí tuō)

🎯 Location: On the lower abdomen, 4 thumb widths lateral to the midline, level with guanyuan ren-4.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Qi Deficiency, Abdominal Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Uterine Prolapse, Menstrual Cramps

XC10Chest Valley

XC10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 胸通谷 (xiōng tōng gǔ)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths below the nipple.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Hypochondriac Pain, Neuralgia Intercostal, Pleurisy, Heartache, Hypochondriac Pain

XC11APlum Blossom

XC11A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梅花 (méi huā)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the line connecting the lower edge of the sternum and the umbilical line of the anterior midline; the midline is on the five-point line to the sides, the lower edge of the sternum is three inches and five points at the two points; divided into the two points, a total of the five points..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Loss of Appetite, Benefit Digestion, Dilatation Stomach, Cramping Stomach

XC11BPlum Blossom

XC11B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梅花 (méi huā)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the line connecting the lower edge of the sternum and the umbilical line of the anterior midline; the midline is on the five-point line to the sides, the lower edge of the sternum is three inches and five points at the two points; divided into the two points, a total of the five points..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Loss of Appetite, Benefit Digestion, Dilatation Stomach, Cramping Stomach

XC11CPlum Blossom

XC11C acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梅花 (méi huā)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the line connecting the lower edge of the sternum and the umbilical line of the anterior midline; the midline is on the five-point line to the sides, the lower edge of the sternum is three inches and five points at the two points; divided into the two points, a total of the five points..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Loss of Appetite, Benefit Digestion, Dilatation Stomach, Cramping Stomach

XC11DPlum Blossom

XC11D acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梅花 (méi huā)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the line connecting the lower edge of the sternum and the umbilical line of the anterior midline; the midline is on the five-point line to the sides, the lower edge of the sternum is three inches and five points at the two points; divided into the two points, a total of the five points..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Loss of Appetite, Benefit Digestion, Dilatation Stomach, Cramping Stomach

XC11EPlum Blossom

XC11E acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梅花 (méi huā)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the line connecting the lower edge of the sternum and the umbilical line of the anterior midline; the midline is on the five-point line to the sides, the lower edge of the sternum is three inches and five points at the two points; divided into the two points, a total of the five points..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Loss of Appetite, Benefit Digestion, Dilatation Stomach, Cramping Stomach

XC12Accumulation

XC12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肓募 (huāng mù)

🎯 Location: Directly below the nipple, half-way down to the level of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Weakness, Qi Stagnation, Abdominal Pain, Chlorosis, Weight Loss

XC13AQi Middle

XC13A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 气中 (qì zhōng)

🎯 Location: 1.5 inches below the navel, 1.5 inches away from the midline of the abdomen, 2 points on the left and right.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Asthma, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain

XC13BQi Middle

XC13B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 气中 (qì zhōng)

🎯 Location: 1.5 inches below the navel, 1.5 inches away from the midline of the abdomen, 2 points on the left and right.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Asthma, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain

XC14ALong Valley

XC14A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 长谷 (循際) (cháng gǔ ( xún jì ))

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths left of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Sweating, Edema, Limb Weakness

XC14BLong Valley

XC14B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 长谷 (長平) (cháng gǔ ( cháng píng ))

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths right of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Sweating, Edema, Limb Weakness

XC15Broken Household

XC15 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 断户 (duàn hù)

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths below the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain

XC16Intestinal Remains

XC16 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肠遗 (cháng yí)

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths lateral to the zhongji (CV03).

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation

XC17Through The Middle

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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 经中 (jīng zhōng)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus, 3 thumb widths lateral.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Constipation, Heat, Urinary Problems, Enteritis

XC18Spring Yin

XC18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 泉阴 (quán yīn)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the qugu (CV02), on the upper border of the pubic symphysis..

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Testicle Pain, Orchitis, Testicle Pain

XC19Rib Space

XC19 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肋罅 (lèi xià)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths lateral to the nipple, approximately in the 4th intercostal space..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Pain, Pleurisy, Peritonitis, Abdominal Pain

XC20Turning Valley

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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 转谷 (zhuǎn gǔ)

🎯 Location: Directly below the armpit crease, between the 3rd and 4th ribs..

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Vomiting, Nausea, Pleurisy, Spasm Chest Muscle, Neuralgia Intermuscular

XC21After The Perineum

XC21No surface view – this point is perineum – not depicted

🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 會陰後 (huì yīn hòu)

🎯 Location: On the midpoint of the line connecting the perineum and anus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with genitourinary infection.

🛡️ Treats: Qi Stagnation, Circulation Blood, Prostatitis, Qi Stagnation, Circulation Blood

XC22Flank Hall

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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 胁堂 (xié táng)

🎯 Location: On the middle line, 2 thumb widths below the armpit..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Asthma, Sputum, Chest Fullness, Eye Yellow, Chest Fullness

XC23Raise Stomach

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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 提胃 (tí wèi)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths lateral and superior to the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Benefit Digestion, Raise Yang, Gastroptosis, Ptosis Stomach, Dyspepsia

XC24Abdominal Muscle

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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腹肌松 (fù jī sōng)

🎯 Location: At the intersection of the lateral umbilical line and the midline of the iliac crest..

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Tension Abdomen Muscle, Tension Abdomen Muscle

XC25Level With The Armpit

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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腋平穴 (yè píng xué)

🎯 Location: Top of the main the transverse stripes parallel to the skin the and torso of the anterior iliac crest..

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Arm Pain, Anaesthesia, Arm Pain