Alexander Naturopathy and Acupuncture: Jing Well points in Acupuncture

Jing Well Theory and Applications

The Jing Well Points are a subsection of the Five Shu Points within TCM Theory. They have the following general usages:

Jing-well Points
Where the Qi of the Channel emerges and begins moving towards the trunk of the body
Located on the tips of the fingers and toes
Actions & Effects
Restores consciousness
Clears Heat & Stagnation from the opposite end of the channel
Calms the Spirit (Shen)
Treats fullness below the Heart.

Jing Well points in hands:

Yin → Lu -11,

P 9,

H 9

Yang → Li -1,

Tw -1,

Si -1,

Jing Well points in Legs :

YIN

Sp -1

Liv -1

K -1

Yang

St 45,

Gb 44

Ub 67

The Jing-Well points are located at the tips of the fingers and toes, except for Yongquan (KI1), and Du 26, k1 is located on the sole.

Du 26 is located between the upper lips and nose,

****Action &Effect *****

1- Restores consciousness.

2- Clears Heat & Stagnation from the opposite end of the channel.

3- Calms the Spirit (Shen).

4- Treats fullness below the Heart.

5- Headaches, Toothaches, Facial pain, Sore throat, TMJ, bell's palsy, facial deviation from stroke.

6- Agitation a/or insomnia w/heat signs.

7- Excessive dreaming, Manic depression .

8- Moves cold in the lower limbs, shin, knee.

9- Tinnitus, Hypertension, Epilepsy.

10- Possibly useful for eating disorders originating from stress/worry.