名解：1）阳谷。阳，阳气也。谷，两山所夹空虚之处也。阳谷名意指小肠经气血在此吸热后化为天部的阳热之气。本穴物质为腕骨穴传来的湿热水气，至本穴后水气进一步吸热气化上行更高的天部层次，本穴如同阳气的生发之谷，故名阳谷。
2)小肠经经穴。经，动而不居也。气血物质在本穴的变化是吸热胀散循经传输，为动而不居，故本穴为经穴。
3)本穴属火。属火，指本穴气血物质运行变化表现出的五行属性。本穴物质为腕骨穴传来的湿热水气，至本穴后为进一步的吸热胀散，胀散之气上炎天部，有火的炎上特征，故其属火。
气血特征：气血物质为天之上部的阳气。
运行规律：由天之下部上行天之上部。
功能作用：生发阳气。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻之。
6养老手太阳郄穴。
穴义：小肠经经气在此化为纯阳之气。
名解：1）养老。养，生养、养护也。老，与少、小相对，为长为尊也。养老名意指本穴的气血物质为同合于头之天部的纯阳之气。本穴物质为阳谷穴传来的炎热之气，出本穴后胀散并化为水湿成份更少的纯阳之气，与天部头之阳气性同，故名养老。
2)手太阳郄穴。郄，孔隙也。本穴的气血运行通道狭窄，如孔隙一般，故为手太阳经郄穴。
气血特征：气血物质为纯阳之气。
运行规律：由本穴循皮部上行头颈的天部。
功能作用：充养阳气。
治法：寒则补之或灸之，热则泻之。
7支正手太阳络穴。
穴义：小肠经气血在此大部分循小肠经本经运行。
名解：1）支正。支，树之分枝也。正，气血运行的道路正也。支正名意指小肠经气血大部分循小肠经本经流行。本穴物质本由养老穴提供，但因养老穴的阳气大部分上走天部，小肠经本穴处的气血物质处于空虚之状，因此经穴外部的气血汇入本穴并循小肠经而行，气血运行的通道为小肠正经，故名支正。
2)手太阳络穴。络，联络也。因本穴气血为空虚之状，与小肠经相表里的心经之气随之汇入本穴，本穴有联络小肠经与心经气血的作用，故为手太阳络穴。
气血特征：气血物质为天部之气。
运行规律：由小肠经外部汇入本穴（以心经提供的气血为多）。
功能作用：沟通心经与小肠经气血。
治法：寒则补之或灸之，热则泻之。
８小海合穴，属土。
穴义：小肠经气血在此汇合。
名解：1）小海。小，与大相对，为小、为阴也。海，穴内气血场覆盖的范围广阔如海也。小海穴名意指小肠经气血在此汇合，气血场范围巨大。本穴物质为支正穴传来的天部之气，至本穴后为聚集之状，聚集的天部之气以云气的方式而存在，覆盖的范围巨大如海，亦含有一定水湿，故名为小海。
2)小肠经合穴。本穴为小肠经气血的汇合之处，故为小肠经合穴。
3)本穴属土。属土，指本穴气血物质运行变化表现出的五行属性。本穴为小肠经经气的汇合之处，气血物质的运行缓慢，有土的不动之义，故其属土。
气血特征：气血物质为天部之气，性温热。
运行规律：缓慢地蒸散并循小肠经上行。
功能作用：生发小肠之气。
治法：寒则先泻后补或灸之，热则泻之。
9肩贞
穴义：小肠经气血由此上行阳气所在的天部层次。
名解：肩，穴所在部位肩部也。贞，古指贞卜问卦之意。肩贞名意指小肠经气血由此上行阳气所在的天部层次。本穴物质为小海穴蒸散上行的天部之气，上行到本穴后此气冷缩而量少势弱，气血物质的火热之性对天部层次气血的影响作用不确定，如需问卜一般，故名肩贞。
气血特征：气血物质为天部之气，性温。
运行规律：分散于肩之各部。
功能作用：散化小肠之热。
治法：寒则补之或灸之，热则泻之或水针。
10臑俞手太阳阳维跷脉之会。
穴义：天部中的水湿在此聚集。
名解：1）臑俞。臑，动物的前肢。俞，输也。臑俞名意指手臂下部上行的阳气在此聚集。因肩贞穴无气血传至本穴，穴内气血是来自手臂下部各穴上行的阳气聚集而成，故名臑俞。
2)手太阳阳维跷脉之会。本穴的气血物质中，既有手臂下部各穴上行的阳气，又有阳维脉、跷脉传来的阳气，故其为手太阳阳维跷脉之会。
气血特征：气血物质为天部阳气。
运行规律：散热冷降并下行天宗穴。
功能作用：冷降小肠经天部浊气。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻之。
11天宗
穴义：小肠经地部经水在此气化上行天部。
名解：天，穴内气血运行的部位为天部也。宗，祖庙，宗仰、朝见之意。天宗名意指小肠经气血由此气化上行于天。本穴物质为臑俞穴传来的冷降地部经水，至本穴后经水复又气化上行天部，如向天部朝见之状，故名天宗。
气血特征：气血物质为地部经水及经水气化的天部之气。
运行规律：由本穴循天部层次上行头颈。
功能作用：生发阳气。
治法：寒则补而灸之，热则泻之或水针。
12秉风手阳明太阳足少阳之会。
穴义：小肠经经气在此形成水湿风气。
名解：1）秉风。秉，执掌之意。风，穴内气血物质为运动着的风气。秉风名意指小肠经的气化之气在此形成风气。本穴物质为天宗穴传来的天部之气，上行至此后，因吸热胀散而化为风气，风气循小肠经而运行，如被执掌指使一般，故名秉风。
2)手阳明太阳足少阳之会。本穴物质为受热胀散的水湿之气，因其气血强盛，且在同一个天部层次传行，同合于阳明经多气多血的湿热之性及表现出足少阳胆经的风木之性，故为手阳明太阳足少阳之会。
气血特征：气血物质为天部风气。
运行规律：散热下行于曲垣穴。
功能作用：吸附水湿，冷降小肠经阴浊。
治法：寒则先泻后补或灸，热则泻之。
13曲垣
穴义：小肠经经气中的脾土尘埃在此沉降。
名解：曲，隐秘也。坦，矮墙也。曲垣名意指小肠经经气中的脾土尘埃在此沉降。本穴物质为秉风穴传来的风气，风气在运行至本穴的过程中是吸湿下行，至本穴后天部气态物中的脾土尘埃沉降地部，脾土物质堆积如丘，如矮墙之状，故名曲坦。
气血特征：气血物质为地部富含水湿的脾土微粒。
运行规律：由天部归降地部并堆积穴周内外。
功能作用：沉降小肠经之浊。
治法：寒则灸之补之，热则泻之或水针。
14肩外俞
穴义：胸内部的高温水湿之气由此外输。
名解：肩，穴所在部位为肩胛部也。外，肩脊外部也。俞，输也。肩外俞名意指胸内部的高温水湿之气由本穴外输小肠经。本穴位处肩胛上部，内部为胸腔，因本穴有地部孔隙与胸腔相通，胸腔内的高温水湿之气由本穴外输小肠经，故名肩外俞。
气血特征：气血物质为湿热水气。
运行规律：由胸腔内部外输体表。
功能作用：卸减胸腔温压。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻之或水针。
15肩中俞
穴义：胸内部的高温水湿之气由此外输。
名解：肩，穴所在部位为肩胛部也。中，肩脊中部也。俞，输也。肩中俞名意指胸内部的高温水湿之气由本穴外输小肠经。本穴位处肩脊中部，内部为胸腔，因本穴有地部孔隙与胸腔相通，胸腔内的高温水湿之气由本穴外输小肠经，故名肩中俞。
气血特征：气血物质为湿热水气。
运行规律：由胸腔内部外输体表。
功能作用：卸减胸腔温压。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻之或水针。
16天窗
别名：窗笼，窗聋，窗簧，天笼。
穴义：颈部上炎之热由此外传体表。
名解：1）天窗。天，天部也。窗，房屋通风透气之通孔也。天窗名意指颈部上炎之热由此外传体表。本穴物质来自二个方面，一是肩中俞穴的上行热气由本穴上行头面天部，二是循颈项上行的炎热之气由里部外传本穴的表部，穴名之意即在强调由里部外传本穴表部的这部分气血，本穴的散热作用如同打开了天窗一般，故名天窗。窗笼、窗簧、天笼名意与天窗同，笼、簧为开阖的机关，指本穴的地部孔隙有开闭的特征。
2)窗聋。窗，窗户，开阖的机关也。聋，耳之闭塞不通也。窗聋名意指本穴无地部孔隙与内部相通。本穴为颈项内热的外散之处，之所以颈项的内热会由本穴外散，它非为有地部孔隙与内部相通，而是本穴位处颈项局部重力场的高地势，与内部的高温气血位置最为接近，因此颈项内部的高温热气会由本穴外渗而出，故名窗聋。
气血特征：气血物质为高温水湿之气。
运行规律：循小肠经上行天部。
功能作用：疏散内热。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻之。
17天容
穴义：小肠经气血在此云集汇合。
名解：天，天部也。容，容纳、包容也。天容名意指小肠经气血在本穴云集汇合。本穴物质为天窗穴传来的天部湿热之气，至本穴后，湿热之气散热冷却化为天部的云状气态物并聚集于穴内，如被本穴包容一般，故名天容。
气血特征：气血物质为天部的水湿云气。
运行规律：循小肠经散热冷降交于颧髎穴。
功能作用：传递水湿。
治法：寒则先泻后补或灸，热则泻之。
18颧髎手少阳太阳之会。
别名：兑骨，兑端，椎髎，权髎。
穴义：小肠经气血在此冷降。
名解：1）颧髎。颧，颧骨也，指穴所在的部位。髎，孔隙也。颧髎名意指小肠经气血在此冷降归地并由本穴的地部孔隙内走小肠经体内经脉。本穴物质为天容穴传来的水湿云气，至本穴后水湿云气冷降于地并由本穴的地部孔隙内走小肠经体内经脉，故名颧髎。
2)兑骨、兑端。兑，八卦中属金也。骨，水也。兑骨名意指本穴的气血物质为天部的凉湿水气。理同颧髎名解。
3)兑端。兑，八卦中属金也。端，终点也。兑端名意指本穴气血性凉，运行到了小肠经的最高点。本穴物质为天容穴传来的水湿云气，至本穴后散热而化为凉性之气，且位处小肠经气血上行的最高点，故名兑端。
4)椎髎、权髎。椎，捶击之器。权，秤锤也。髎，孔隙也。椎、权名意指本穴的水湿云气化雨归降地部，所降之雨如小椎或秤锤一般，故名椎髎、权髎。
5)手少阳太阳之会。本穴的水湿云气，除一部分化雨冷降外，其余部分则进一步吸湿并以云的形式横向下行听宫穴，外输水湿云气的横行特征同合于手少阳经气血特性，故为手少阳太阳之会。
气血特征：气血物质为天部的水湿云气，性凉。
运行规律：横向下行听宫穴。
功能作用：冷降天部浊气。
治法：寒则通之或先泻后补，热则泻之。
19听宫手足少阳手太阳之会。
别名：多所闻，多闻。
穴义：小肠经气血由此回归小肠经体内经脉。
名解：1）听宫。听，闻声也。宫，宫殿也。听宫名意指小肠经体表经脉的气血由本穴内走体内经脉。本穴物质为颧髎穴传来的冷降水湿云气，至本穴后，水湿云气化雨降地，雨降强度比颧髎大，如可闻声，而注入地之地部经水又如流入水液所处的地部宫殿，故名听宫。
2)多所闻、多闻。多，大也。所，修饰词。闻，闻声也。穴名之意指本穴气血所流入的地之地部为空洞之处，产生的回声既响又长。理同听宫名解。
3)手足少阳手太阳之会。本穴中的气血物质既有手少阳经耳门穴地部流来的经水又有足少阳经瞳子髎穴流来的地部经水，故本穴为手足少阳手太阳之会。
气血特征：气血物质为地部经水。
运行规律：由地之天部注入地之地部。
功能作用：回收地部经水导入体内。
治法：寒则先泻后补，热则泻之。
七、足太阳膀胱经多血少气
七、足太阳膀胱经多血少气
足太阳膀胱经多血少气，气血物质的运行变化是由液态变为气态再变为液态的过程。
1睛明手足太阳足阳明阴阳跷脉督脉之会
别名：目内眦，泪孔，泪空，泪腔，目眦外。
穴义：膀胱经之血由此交于眼睛。
名解：1)睛明。睛，指穴所在部位及穴内气血的主要作用对象为眼睛也。明，光明之意。睛明名意指眼睛接受膀胱经的气血而变得光明。本穴为太阳膀胱经之第一穴，其气血来源为体内膀胱经的上行气血，乃体内膀胱经吸热上行的气态物所化之液，亦即是血。膀胱经之血由本穴提供于眼睛，眼睛受血而能视，变得明亮清澈，故名睛明。
2)目内眦。目内眦，乃言本穴所在的部位为目内框也，无它意。
3)泪孔、泪空、泪腔。泪，泪水也。孔，孔隙也。空、腔，空腔也。穴名之意指本穴外输的膀胱经气血为湿润眼睛液体的重要来源。本穴属于膀胱经，气血特性与上行头面的它经气血相比皆要寒冷，为促成气态物向液态物转化的重要根源，眼睛受之以液而能湿润并转动自如，故名泪孔、泪空、泪腔。
4)目眦外。目眦，指穴所在的部位为目框内角。外，指本穴气血作用于眼睛之外。目眦外名意指本穴的寒冷之气使眼睛外部的阳气冷降为液。理同泪孔名解。
[Explanation of Names]
1) Yanggu (Yang Valley). Yang refers to Yang Qi. Gu refers to the hollow space between two mountains. The name Yanggu indicates that the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian absorb heat here and transform into Yang-heat Qi in the Heaven level (upper part of the body). The substance at this acupoint is damp-hot Qi coming from Wanggu (SI4), which further absorbs heat and vaporizes upon reaching this point, ascending to a higher Heaven level. This acupoint acts as a valley for the generation of Yang Qi, hence the name Yanggu.
2) Jing-Stream Point of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian. Jing implies flowing and not remaining stationary. The change of Qi and Blood substance at this point involves absorbing heat, expanding, and transmitting along the meridian, representing a state of flowing without staying, thus it is classified as a Jing-Stream point.
3) This point belongs to Fire. Belonging to Fire refers to the Five Elements attribute manifested by the operational changes of the Qi and Blood substance at this point. The substance here is damp-hot Qi from Wanggu (SI4); upon reaching this point, it further absorbs heat and expands. The expanded Qi flares upward to the Heaven level, exhibiting the characteristic of Fire's nature to flare up, hence its elemental attribution is Fire.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Yang Qi in the upper Heaven level.
Running Rule: Ascends from the lower Heaven level to the upper Heaven level.
Function: Generates Yang Qi.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
6) Yanglao (SI6) - Xi-Cleft Point of the Hand-Taiyang Meridian.
Acupoint Meaning: The Jing-Qi of the Small Intestine Meridian transforms into Pure Yang Qi here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Yanglao. Yang means nourishing and caring for. Lao means old, relative to young/small, implying seniority and respect. The name Yanglao indicates that the Qi and Blood substance at this point is Pure Yang Qi harmonizing with the Heaven level of the head. The substance comes from the hot Qi transmitted from Yanggu (SI5); exiting this point, it expands and transforms into Pure Yang Qi with less moisture content, sharing the same nature as the Yang Qi of the Heavenly head region, hence the name Yanglao.
2) Xi-Cleft Point of the Hand-Taiyang Meridian. Xi means pore or crevice. The channel for Qi and Blood flow at this point is narrow, like a pore, thus it is the Xi-Cleft point of the Hand-Taiyang meridian.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Pure Yang Qi.
Running Rule: Ascends along the skin regions from this point to the Heaven level of the head and neck.
Function: Nourishes and supplements Yang Qi.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
7) Zhengzheng (SI7) - Luo-Connecting Point of the Hand-Taiyang Meridian.
Acupoint Meaning: Most of the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian runs along the meridian itself here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Zhengzheng. Zhi means branch of a tree. Zheng means the main/regular path. The name Zhengzheng indicates that most of the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian flows along the regular meridian. Although the substance originates from Yanglao (SI6), since most of Yanglao's Yang Qi ascends to the Heaven level, the Qi and Blood at this point on the Small Intestine Meridian is relatively empty. Therefore, Qi and Blood from outside the meridian channels converge into this point and run along the Small Intestine Meridian. Since the running channel is the regular Small Intestine meridian, it is named Zhengzheng.
2) Luo-Connecting Point of the Hand-Taiyang Meridian. Luo means connection. Because the Qi and Blood at this point is in an empty state, the Qi of the Heart Meridian, which is interiorly-exteriorly related to the Small Intestine Meridian, converges into this point. Thus, this point has the function of connecting the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine and Heart meridians, making it the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyang meridian.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Qi of the Heaven level.
Running Rule: Converges into this point from outside the Small Intestine Meridian (primarily provided by the Heart Meridian).
Function: Connects the Qi and Blood of the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
8) Xiaohai (SI8) - He-Sea Point, belonging to Earth.
Acupoint Meaning: The Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian converges here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Xiaohai. Xiao means small, opposite to large, implying Yin. Hai means sea. The name Xiaohai indicates that the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian converges here, creating a vast field of Qi and Blood. The substance comes from Tianbu Qi transmitted from Zhengzheng (SI7). Upon reaching this point, it gathers. The gathered Tianbu Qi exists in the form of clouds, covering a vast area like a sea, and contains some moisture, hence the name Xiaohai.
2) He-Sea Point of the Small Intestine Meridian. As the convergence point of Qi and Blood for the Small Intestine Meridian, it is the He-Sea point.
3) This point belongs to Earth. Belonging to Earth refers to the Five Elements attribute manifested by the operational changes of the Qi and Blood substance. As the convergence point of Jing-Qi, the movement of Qi and Blood is slow, embodying the stillness of Earth, hence its elemental attribution is Earth.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Tianbu Qi, warm and hot in nature.
Running Rule: Slowly evaporates and disperses, ascending along the Small Intestine Meridian.
Function: Generates Qi of the Small Intestine.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, first sedate then tonify, or use moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
9) Jianzhen (SI9)
Acupoint Meaning: The Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian ascends here to the Heaven level where Yang Qi resides.
[Explanation of Names]
Jian refers to the shoulder, the location of the acupoint. Zhen refers to divination or asking omens in ancient times. The name Jianzhen indicates that the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian ascends here to the Heaven level of Yang Qi. The substance is Tianbu Qi steaming and ascending from Xiaohai (SI8). Upon reaching this point, the Qi cools, contracts, becomes scanty, and weak. The influence of its fiery nature on the Tianbu Qi is uncertain, akin to needing divination, hence the name Jianzhen.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Tianbu Qi, warm in nature.
Running Rule: Disperses to various parts of the shoulder.
Function: Dissipates and transforms heat of the Small Intestine.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation or water-injection.
10) Naoshu (SI11) - Meeting Point of Hand-Taiyang, Yangwei, and Qiao Meridians.
Acupoint Meaning: Water-dampness in the Heaven level gathers here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Naoshu. Nao refers to the forelimb of an animal. Shu means transport. The name Naoshu indicates that Yang Qi ascending from the lower arm gathers here. Since no Qi and Blood transmits from Jianzhen (SI9) to this point, the intra-acupoint Qi and Blood is formed by the gathering of Yang Qi ascending from various points in the lower arm, hence the name Naoshu.
2) Meeting Point of Hand-Taiyang, Yangwei, and Qiao Meridians. The Qi and Blood substance at this point includes both Yang Qi ascending from the lower arm points and Yang Qi transmitted from the Yangwei and Qiao meridians, thus it is the meeting point of these three meridians.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Yang Qi of the Heaven level.
Running Rule: Cools and descends, moving downward to Tianzong (SI11).
Function: Cools and descends turbid Qi of the Heaven level in the Small Intestine Meridian.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
11) Tianzong (SI11)
Acupoint Meaning: Jing-Water of the Earth level of the Small Intestine Meridian vaporizes and ascends to the Heaven level here.
[Explanation of Names]
Tian refers to the Heaven level where Qi and Blood operates. Zong refers to ancestral temple, implying reverence or audience. The name Tianzong indicates that the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian vaporizes and ascends to the Heaven level here. The substance is Jing-Water cooling and descending from Naoshu (SI10). Upon reaching this point, the Jing-Water vaporizes again and ascends to the Heaven level, resembling an audience with the Heaven, hence the name Tianzong.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Jing-Water of the Earth level and the Tianbu Qi generated from its vaporization.
Running Rule: Ascends along the Heaven level from this point to the head and neck.
Function: Generates Yang Qi.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation or water-injection.
12) Bingfeng (SI12) - Meeting Point of Hand-Yangming, Taiyang, and Foot-Shaoyang Meridians.
Acupoint Meaning: The Jing-Qi of the Small Intestine Meridian forms wind-damp Qi here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Bingfeng. Bing means to hold or manage. Feng means wind. The name Bingfeng indicates that the Qi transformed by the Small Intestine Meridian forms wind Qi here. The substance is Tianbu Qi transmitted from Tianzong (SI11). Upon ascending here, it absorbs heat, expands, and transforms into wind Qi, which runs along the Small Intestine Meridian, as if being directed, hence the name Bingfeng.
2) Meeting Point of Hand-Yangming, Taiyang, and Foot-Shaoyang Meridians. The substance is water-damp Qi heated and expanded. Due to its strong Qi and Blood and transmission at the same Heaven level, it harmonizes with the damp-heat nature of the Yangming meridian (abundant in Qi and Blood) and exhibits the wind-wood nature of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian, thus it is the meeting point of these meridians.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is wind Qi of the Heaven level.
Running Rule: Cools and descends to Quyan (SI13).
Function: Adsorbs water-dampness, cools and descends Yin-turbidity of the Small Intestine Meridian.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, first sedate then tonify, or use moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
13) Quyan (SI14)
Acupoint Meaning: Spleen-earth dust within the Jing-Qi of the Small Intestine Meridian settles here.
[Explanation of Names]
Qu means hidden. Yuan means low wall. The name Quyan indicates that Spleen-earth dust within the Jing-Qi of the Small Intestine Meridian settles here. The substance is wind Qi transmitted from Bingfeng (SI12). During its journey to this point, it absorbs moisture and descends. Upon reaching this point, the Spleen-earth dust in the gaseous Tianbu Qi settles to the Earth level. The accumulated Spleen-earth material resembles a mound or a low wall, hence the name Quyan.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Spleen-earth microparticles rich in water-dampness at the Earth level.
Running Rule: Descends from the Heaven level to the Earth level and accumulates inside and outside the vicinity of the acupoint.
Function: Settles turbidity of the Small Intestine Meridian.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use moxibustion or tonification; for Heat patterns, use sedation or water-injection.
14) Jianwaiyu (SI15)
Acupoint Meaning: High-temperature water-damp Qi from the interior of the chest is transported outward here.
[Explanation of Names]
Jian refers to the scapular region. Wai means exterior. Shu means transport. The name Jianwaiyu indicates that high-temperature water-damp Qi from the interior of the chest is transported outward to the Small Intestine Meridian via this point. Located at the upper scapula with the thoracic cavity internally, this point has pores at the Earth level connecting to the thoracic cavity. Thus, high-temperature water-damp Qi from the thoracic cavity is transported outward to the Small Intestine Meridian, hence the name Jianwaiyu.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is damp-hot Qi.
Running Rule: Transports from the interior of the thoracic cavity to the body surface.
Function: Reduces internal thoracic pressure and temperature.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation or water-injection.
15) Jianzhongyu (SI16)
Acupoint Meaning: High-temperature water-damp Qi from the interior of the chest is transported outward here.
[Explanation of Names]
Jian refers to the scapular region. Zhong means middle. Shu means transport. The name Jianzhongyu indicates that high-temperature water-damp Qi from the interior of the chest is transported outward to the Small Intestine Meridian via this point. Located at the middle of the scapular ridge with the thoracic cavity internally, this point has pores at the Earth level connecting to the thoracic cavity. Thus, high-temperature water-damp Qi from the thoracic cavity is transported outward to the Small Intestine Meridian, hence the name Jianzhongyu.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is damp-hot Qi.
Running Rule: Transports from the interior of the thoracic cavity to the body surface.
Function: Reduces internal thoracic pressure and temperature.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation or water-injection.
16) Tianchuang (SI17)
Aliases: Chuanlong, Chuanlong, Chuanghuang, Tianlong.
Acupoint Meaning: Heat flaring up from the neck is transmitted outward to the body surface here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Tianchuang. Tian refers to the Heaven level. Chuang refers to a window for ventilation. The name Tianchuang indicates that heat flaring up from the neck is transmitted outward to the body surface here. The substance comes from two sources: one is the ascending hot Qi from Jianzhongyu (SI16) ascending to the Tianbu of the head and face via this point; the other is the hot Qi ascending along the neck transmitted from the interior to the exterior of this point. The name emphasizes this latter part of Qi and Blood transmitted from interior to exterior. The heat-dispersing function of this point is like opening a skylight, hence the name Tianchuang. The aliases Chuanlong, Chuanghuang, and Tianlong share similar meanings; Long and Huang refer to mechanisms of opening and closing, indicating that the Earth-level pores of this point have opening and closing characteristics.
2) Chuanlong. Chuang refers to a window, i.e., a mechanism of opening and closing. Long refers to deafness or blockage. The name Chuanlong indicates that this point lacks Earth-level pores connecting to the interior. This point is a site for dissipating internal heat from the neck. The reason internal neck heat dissipates here is not due to Earth-level pores connecting to the interior, but because this point is located at a high ground in the local gravity field of the neck, closest to the position of high-temperature Qi and Blood internally. Therefore, high-temperature hot Qi from inside the neck exudes outward through this point, hence the name Chuanlong.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is high-temperature water-damp Qi.
Running Rule: Ascends to the Heaven level along the Small Intestine Meridian.
Function: Disperses internal heat.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use tonification or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
17) Tianrong (SI18)
Acupoint Meaning: The Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian gathers and converges here.
[Explanation of Names]
Tian refers to the Heaven level. Rong means contain or accommodate. The name Tianrong indicates that the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian gathers and converges here. The substance is damp-heat Tianbu Qi transmitted from Tianchuang (SI17). Upon reaching this point, the damp-heat Qi cools and dissipates heat, transforming into cloud-like gaseous matter of the Heaven level and gathering within the acupoint, as if contained by this point, hence the name Tianrong.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is water-damp cloud Qi of the Heaven level.
Running Rule: Circulates along the Small Intestine Meridian, dissipating heat and cooling down to connect with Quanliao (SI18).
Function: Transmits water-dampness.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, first sedate then tonify, or use moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
18) Quanliao (SI18) - Meeting Point of Hand-Shaoyang and Taiyang Meridians.
Aliases: Duigu, Duanduan, Zhuliao, Quanliao.
Acupoint Meaning: The Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian cools and descends here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Quanliao. Quan refers to the zygomatic bone, indicating the location. Liao means pore. The name Quanliao indicates that the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian cools and descends to the Earth level here, entering the interior meridian of the Small Intestine through the Earth-level pore of this point. The substance is water-damp cloud Qi transmitted from Tianrong (SI18). Upon reaching this point, the cloud Qi cools and descends to the Earth level and enters the interior meridian through the Earth-level pore, hence the name Quanliao.
2) Duigu, Duanduan. Dui represents Metal in the Eight Trigrams. Gu refers to water. The name Duigu indicates that the Qi and Blood substance at this point is cool and damp water Qi of the Heaven level. The rationale is the same as for Quanliao.
3) Duanduan. Dui represents Metal. Duan means endpoint. The name Duanduan indicates that the Qi and Blood at this point is cool and has reached the highest point of ascent in the Small Intestine Meridian. The substance is water-damp cloud Qi from Tianrong (SI18). Upon reaching this point, it dissipates heat and becomes cool Qi, and since it is at the highest point of ascent for the Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian, it is named Duanduan.
4) Zhuliao, Quanliao. Zhui refers to a hammer. Quan refers to a counterweight. Liao means pore. The names Zhui and Quan indicate that the water-damp cloud Qi at this point condenses into rain and descends to the Earth level. The falling rain is like a small hammer or counterweight, hence the names Zhuliao and Quanliao.
5) Meeting Point of Hand-Shaoyang and Taiyang Meridians. Of the water-damp cloud Qi at this point, part condenses into rain and cools/descends, while the rest further absorbs moisture and moves horizontally downward to Tinggong (SI19) in the form of clouds. The horizontal transmission of water-damp cloud Qi harmonizes with the Qi and Blood characteristics of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, thus it is the meeting point of the Hand-Shaoyang and Taiyang meridians.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is water-damp cloud Qi of the Heaven level, cool in nature.
Running Rule: Moves horizontally downward to Tinggong (SI19).
Function: Cools and descends turbid Qi of the Heaven level.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, use dredging or first sedate then tonify; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
19) Tinggong (SI19) - Meeting Point of Hand-Shaoyang, Foot-Shaoyang, and Hand-Taiyang Meridians.
Aliases: Duosuo Wen, Duowen.
Acupoint Meaning: The Qi and Blood of the Small Intestine Meridian returns to the interior meridian of the Small Intestine here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Tinggong. Ting means to hear. Gong means palace. The name Tinggong indicates that the Qi and Blood of the exterior meridian of the Small Intestine enters the interior meridian from this point. The substance is cold-cooled water-damp cloud Qi transmitted from Quanliao (SI18). Upon reaching this point, the cloud Qi condenses into rain and falls to the Earth level. The intensity of the rain is greater than at Quanliao, sounding audible, and the Jing-Water injected into the Earth level is like flowing into the Earth-level palace where liquids reside, hence the name Tinggong.
2) Duosuo Wen, Duowen. Duo means large. Suo is a modifier. Wen means to hear. The meaning of the name is that the Earth-level destination into which the Qi and Blood flows at this point is a hollow space, producing echoes that are loud and long. The rationale is the same as for Tinggong.
3) Meeting Point of Hand-Shaoyang, Foot-Shaoyang, and Hand-Taiyang Meridians. The Qi and Blood substance at this point includes Jing-Water flowing from the Earth level of Ermen (TE21) of the Hand-Shaoyang Meridian and Jing-Water flowing from the Earth level of Tongziliao (GB1) of the Foot-Shaoyang Meridian. Thus, this point is the meeting point of the Hand-Shaoyang, Foot-Shaoyang, and Hand-Taiyang meridians.
Qi and Blood Characteristics: The substance is Jing-Water of the Earth level.
Running Rule: Injects from the Heaven level of the Earth to the Earth level of the Earth.
Function: Recovers Earth-level Jing-Water and导引s it into the interior.
Treatment Method: For Cold patterns, first sedate then tonify; for Heat patterns, use sedation.
VII. Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang: Abundant in Blood, Scarce in Qi
The Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang is abundant in Blood and scarce in Qi. The operational change of Qi and Blood substances is a process of transforming from liquid to gas and back to liquid.
1) Jingming (BL1) - Meeting Point of Hand-Taiyang, Foot-Taiyang, Foot-Yangming, Yin-Qiao, Yang-Qiao, and Du Meridians.
Aliases: Neizao, Leikong, Leikong, Leiqiang, Maziwai.
Acupoint Meaning: Blood of the Bladder Meridian is delivered to the eyes here.
[Explanation of Names]
1) Jingming. Jing refers to the eye, indicating the location and the primary target of the Qi and Blood at this point. Ming means brightness. The name Jingming indicates that the eyes become bright after receiving Qi and Blood from the Bladder Meridian. This is the first acupoint of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. Its Qi and Blood source is the ascending Qi and Blood from the interior Bladder Meridian, which is liquid formed from the gaseous matter that ascended after absorbing heat in the interior Bladder Meridian, i.e., blood. The blood of the Bladder Meridian is supplied to the eyes from this point; the eyes receive blood and gain vision, becoming bright and clear, hence the name Jingming.
2) Neizao. Neizao simply denotes that the location of this point is the inner canthus of the eye, with no deeper meaning.
3) Leikong, Leikong, Leiqiang. Lei means tear fluid. Kong means pore. Kong and Qiang mean cavity. The meaning of these names is that the Qi and Blood of the Bladder Meridian transported outward from this point is an important source of fluid for moistening the eyes. This point belongs to the Bladder Meridian; compared to Qi and Blood ascending to the head and face from other meridians, its Qi and Blood characteristics are colder. It is a crucial root for promoting the transformation of gaseous matter into liquid. The eyes receive this liquid, becoming moistened and able to move freely, hence the names Leikong, Leikong, and Leiqiang.
4) Maziwai. Mazi refers to the inner angle of the eye socket. Wai means exterior. The name Maziwai indicates that the cold Qi of this point causes the Yang Qi on the exterior of the eyes to cool and descend into liquid. The rationale is the same as for Leikong.