Equine Acupuncture Points Atlas | Horse Acupoints

Equine Acupuncture Points Atlas

English-first horse acupuncture reference page. Chinese names, pinyin, locations, functions, and clinical uses are presented in a clean atlas format according to international TCVM standards.

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Commonly Used Points

Dafengmen

大风门 · Du

Location: On the midline below the forelock; two subsidiary points 3 cm ventrolaterally.

Use: Tetanus, encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral edema.

Head Neurologic Blood needling

Tongtian

通天 · Du

Location: On the midline, midpoint between the supraorbital fossae.

Use: Encephalitis, frontal sinus empyema, headache-type conditions.

Head Sinus White needle

Qiangfeng

抢风 · LI

Location: In the square gap between the deltoid and the long and lateral heads of the triceps brachii.

Use: Forelimb rheumatism, sprain, paralysis, shoulder pain.

Forelimb Pain Electroacupuncture

Baihui

百会 · Du

Location: Lumbosacral junction, depression between the last lumbar and first sacral vertebrae.

Use: Hindquarter paralysis, lumbosacral pain, prolapse, elimination disorders.

Lumbosacral Core Point Electroacupuncture

Houhai

后海 · Ren

Location: Depression between the anus and tail base.

Use: Constipation, diarrhea, rectal prolapse, infertility.

Tail base Digestive Water needling

Pishu

脾俞 · BL

Location: In the groove between longissimus dorsi and iliocostalis in the 3rd last intercostal space, about 12 cm lateral to the midline.

Use: Indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, spleen-stomach weakness.

Back Digestive White needle

Full Acupoint Table

No.	Code	Chinese Name	Pinyin	Meridian	Location	Main Uses	Point Nature
1	Du	大风门	Dàfēngmén	Du Mai	On the midline below the forelock; two subsidiary points 3 cm ventrolaterally.	Tetanus, encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral edema.	Extinguishes Wind, stops convulsions, opens orifices.
2	Du	通天	Tōngtiān	Du Mai	On the midline, midpoint between the supraorbital fossae.	Encephalitis, frontal sinus empyema, headache-type disorders.	Clears Heat, unblocks orifices, dispels Wind, alleviates pain.
3	Du	龙会	Lónghuì	Du Mai	Midpoint of the line joining the lateral canthi.	Wind-Heat disturbing the Heart, cervical rheumatism.	Clears Heat, extinguishes Wind, unblocks meridians.
4	Du	通堂	Tōngtáng	Du Mai	Midpoint of the line joining the medial canthi.	Wind-Heat disturbing the Heart, cervical rheumatism.	Clears Heat, extinguishes Wind, unblocks meridians.
5	Du	天门	Tiānmén	Du Mai	In the depression behind the occipital crest, midpoint between the ear bases.	Encephalitis, tetanus, common cold.	Dispels Wind, releases exterior, calms spirit.
6	GB	上关	Shàngguān	Gallbladder	In the depression posterosuperior to the temporomandibular joint.	Facial paralysis, tetanus, mandibular luxation.	Dispels Wind, unblocks meridians, benefits joints.
7	ST	下关	Xiàguān	Stomach	In the depression inferior to TMJ, posterior and superior to lateral canthus.	Facial paralysis, tetanus.	Dispels Wind, unblocks meridians, benefits joints.
8	Du	水沟	Shuǐgōu	Du Mai	Centre of the hair whorl on the upper lip.	Heatstroke, spasmodic colic, facial paralysis.	Resuscitates, restores Yang, opens orifices.
9	Ren	外唇阴	Wàichúnyīn	Ren Mai	Midpoint of the line connecting the lower borders of the nostrils.	Swelling of upper lip, indigestion, stomach cold.	Strengthens Spleen and Stomach, reduces swelling, alleviates pain.
10	Du	鼻前	Bíqián	Du Mai	On the line connecting lower nostril borders, 1 cm medial to the nasal wing.	Fever, heatstroke, common cold, overwork.	Clears Heat, releases exterior, reduces fever.
11	Extra	抽筋	Chōujīn	Extra	Between the medial aspects of the nostrils, 3 cm above Wàichúnyīn.	Cervical rheumatism and difficulty lowering the head.	Relaxes sinews, unblocks meridians, dispels Wind-Cold.
12	Extra	耳尖	Ěrjiān	Extra	Confluence of the medial, middle, and lateral branches of the great auricular vein.	Spasmodic colic, common cold, heatstroke.	Clears Heat, removes toxins, alleviates pain.
13	Extra	大眼角	Dàyǎnjiǎo	Extra	Medial to the base of the nictitating membrane at the medial canthus.	Acute conjunctivitis, keratitis.	Clears Heat, removes toxins, brightens eyes.
14	Extra	骨眼	Gǔyǎn	Extra	Outer margin of the nictitating membrane.	Swelling/prolapse of nictitating membrane.	Promotes blood circulation, removes stasis, reduces swelling.
15	Extra	开天	Kāitiān	Extra	Corneoscleral junction at the dorsal aspect of the eyeball.	Setaria (eyeworm) in the anterior chamber.	Expels parasites, brightens eyes.
16	Extra	三江	Sānjiāng	Extra	Angular vein, 3 cm below medial canthus.	Intestinal spasm, abdominal tympany, ophthalmitis, periodic ophthalmia.	Promotes blood flow, removes stasis, clears Heat, brightens eyes.
17	Extra	大脉	Dàmài	Extra	Angular vein, 4.5 cm below medial canthus.	Intestinal spasm, abdominal tympany, ophthalmitis, periodic ophthalmia.	Promotes blood flow, removes stasis, clears Heat, brightens eyes.
18	Extra	太阳	Tàiyáng	Extra	Transverse facial vein, 3 cm posterosuperior to lateral canthus.	Ophthalmitis, heatstroke, encephalitis.	Clears Heat, brightens eyes, dispels Wind, alleviates pain.
19	Extra	眼脉	Yǎnmài	Extra	1.5 cm posterior to Tàiyáng.	Ophthalmitis, heatstroke, encephalitis.	Clears Heat, brightens eyes, dispels Wind, alleviates pain.
20	Extra	鼻俞	Bíshū	Extra	3 cm above the nostrils on either side of the nasal bridge.	Lung-Heat cough & asthma, common cold, heatstroke, nasal swelling.	Clears Heat, diffuses Lung Qi, unblocks nasal orifices.
21	Extra	血堂	Xuètáng	Extra	3 cm above Bíshū.	Lung-Heat cough & asthma, common cold, heatstroke, nasal swelling.	Clears Heat, cools blood, diffuses Lung Qi.
22	Extra	姜牙	Jiāngyá	Extra	Tip of the alar cartilage at the lateral border of the nostril.	Various abdominal pain, especially spasmodic colic.	Regulates Qi, alleviates pain, unblocks orifices.
23	Ren	承浆	Chéngjiāng	Ren Mai	Depression 3 cm below the lower lip.	Facial paralysis, swelling of lower lip, gingival swelling/pain.	Dispels Wind, unblocks meridians, reduces swelling, alleviates pain.
24	Extra	内唇阴	Nèichúnyīn	Extra	Upper lip vein, 2-2.5 cm from midline, inner aspect.	Swelling of upper lip, gingival swelling/pain, indigestion.	Clears Heat, reduces swelling, strengthens Spleen, harmonizes Stomach.
25	Extra	玉堂	Yùtáng	Extra	1.5 cm lateral to the third palatine ridge on the hard palate.	Hard palate swelling, gingival swelling/pain, tongue sores, stomach heat.	Clears Stomach Heat, reduces swelling, alleviates pain.
26	Extra	通关	Tōngguān	Extra	Sublingual vein on either side of the frenulum.	Tongue sores, swollen tongue, gingival pain, indigestion, heatstroke.	Clears Heat, unblocks orifices.
27	Extra	锁口	Suǒkǒu	Extra	Posterior margin of orbicularis oris, 2 cm posterodorsal to mouth corner.	Tetanus, facial paralysis, cheek swelling.	Dispels Wind, unblocks meridians, opens orifices.
28	Extra	开关	Kāiguān	Extra	Depression on lateral cheek between 4th premolar and 1st molar on the masseter.	Tetanus, facial paralysis.	Dispels Wind, unblocks meridians, opens orifices.
29	Extra	抱腮	Bàosāi	Extra	Depression on lateral cheek between last cheek teeth, 6 cm posterior to Kāiguān.	Facial paralysis, swelling over parotid region.	Dispels Wind, unblocks meridians, reduces swelling, alleviates pain.
30	BL	风门	Fēngmén	Bladder	Depression 3 cm behind ear base, anterior to wing of atlas.	Tetanus, cervical rheumatism, Wind pathogen.	Dispels Wind, releases exterior, relaxes sinews, unblocks meridians.
31	ST	伏兔	Fútù	Stomach	Depression 6 cm behind ear base, posterior to wing of atlas.	Tetanus, cervical rheumatism, Wind pathogen.	Dispels Wind-Cold, relaxes sinews, unblocks meridians.
32	Extra	九委	Jiǔwěi	Extra	9 points on each side of the neck, arranged in an arc line.	Cervical rheumatism.	Dispels Wind-Cold, relaxes sinews, unblocks meridians.
33	Extra	脑俞	Nǎoshū	Extra	Depression at medial and anterior aspect of ear base.	Tetanus, encephalitis.	Extinguishes Wind, stops convulsions, resuscitates, opens orifices.
34	Extra	颈脉	Jǐngmài	Extra	At the junction of upper and middle third of the jugular vein in the jugular groove.	Febrile diseases, encephalitis, poisoning, heatstroke, urticaria, laminitis.	Clears Heat, cools blood, removes toxins, purges Fire.
35	Du	鬐甲	Qíjiǎ	Du Mai	Depression between spinous processes of T3 and T4, in front of withers peak.	Fistulous withers, cough, asthma, lumbodorsal rheumatism.	Dispels Wind-Damp, diffuses Lung Qi, stops cough.
36	Extra	断血	Duànxuè	Extra	Three points on dorsal midline: between T17-T18, T18-L1, and L1-L2 spinous processes.	Fecal blood, urinary blood, post-castration bleeding.	Astringes, stops bleeding, cools blood.
37	BL	关元俞	Guānyuánshū	Bladder	Muscle groove between longissimus dorsi and iliocostalis, 12 cm lateral to midline, behind last rib.	Tympany, constipation, diarrhea, spasmodic colic, lumbago.	Regulates intestines, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
38	BL	大肠俞	Dàchángshū	Bladder	Same as above in 1st last intercostal space.	Tympany, constipation, diarrhea, spasmodic colic, lumbago.	Regulates Large Intestine, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
39	BL	气海俞	Qìhǎishū	Bladder	Same as above in 2nd last intercostal space.	Fecal impaction, tympany, constipation.	Regulates Qi, reduces distension, promotes bowel movements.
40	BL	脾俞	Píshū	Bladder	In the groove between longissimus dorsi and iliocostalis in the 3rd last intercostal space, about 12 cm lateral to the midline.	Stomach cold salivation, tympany, constipation, diarrhea, spasmodic colic, hiccup.	Strengthens Spleen, harmonizes Stomach, regulates Qi, stops diarrhea.
41	BL	三焦俞	Sānjiāoshū	Bladder	Same as above in 4th last intercostal space.	Abdominal distension, diarrhea, indigestion, lumbago.	Regulates Triple Burner, strengthens Spleen, promotes diuresis.
42	BL	肝俞	Gānshū	Bladder	Same as above in 5th last intercostal space.	Jaundice, ophthalmitis, digestive diseases.	Clears Liver, brightens eyes, soothes Liver Qi.
43	BL	肝之俞	Gānzhīshū	Bladder	4.5 cm lateral to midline in 5th last intercostal space.	Jaundice, Spleen/Stomach deficiency.	Clears Liver, strengthens Spleen, promotes diuresis.
44	BL	胃俞	Wèishū	Bladder	Same as above in 6th last intercostal space.	Stomach cold/heat, indigestion, fecal impaction.	Harmonizes Stomach, strengthens Spleen, regulates Qi.
45	BL	胆俞	Dǎnshū	Bladder	Same as above in 7th last intercostal space.	Jaundice, Spleen/Stomach deficiency.	Clears Liver/Gallbladder, strengthens Spleen.
46	BL	膈俞	Géshū	Bladder	Same as above in 8th last intercostal space.	Chest/diaphragm pain, diaphragm spasms, asthma.	Regulates Qi, soothes chest, directs Rebellious Qi downward.
47	BL	肺俞	Fèishū	Bladder	Same as above in 9th last intercostal space.	Lung-Heat cough, asthma due to overstrain, chest pain.	Diffuses Lung Qi, clears Heat, stops cough, relieves asthma.
48	BL	肺之俞	Fèizhīshū	Bladder	4.5 cm lateral to midline in 5th last intercostal space.	Lung-Heat cough & asthma.	Diffuses Lung Qi, clears Heat, stops cough, relieves asthma.
49	BL	督俞	Dūshū	Bladder	Same as above in 10th last intercostal space.	Overstrain, hiccup, spasmodic colic.	Regulates Qi, soothes middle, calms spirit.
50	BL	厥阴俞	Juéyīnshū	Bladder	Same as above in 11th last intercostal space.	Spasmodic colic, hyperhidrosis, heatstroke.	Warms middle, dispels Cold, stabilizes exterior, stops sweating.
51	GB	带脉	Dàimài	Gallbladder	Thoracicoabdominal vein, 6 cm behind elbow.	Enteritis, spasmodic colic.	Clears Heat, removes toxins, cools blood, stops dysentery.
52	Extra	穿黄	Chuānhuáng	Extra	Skin fold 1.5 cm lateral to ventral midline at the pectoral region.	Pectoral edema (cervical ventral edema).	Clears Heat, removes toxins, reduces swelling, dissipates masses.
53	Extra	理中	Lǐzhōng	Extra	Depression between sternal border and 8th rib cartilage.	Diaphragmatic spasm (singultus).	Regulates Qi, harmonizes middle, directs Rebellious Qi downward, stops hiccup.
54	Extra	肷俞	Qiǎnshū	Extra	Centre of the paralumbar fossa.	Abdominal paracentesis (flank), gastric tympany.	Regulates Qi, reduces distension, unblocks orifices.
55	BL	心俞	Xīnshū	Bladder	Either side of the manubrium sterni.	Thoracic diseases.	Calms spirit, regulates Qi.
56	Du	百会	Bǎihuì	Du Mai	Depression between spinous processes of last lumbar and first sacral vertebrae (lumbosacral junction).	Lumbosacral rheumatism/sprain, hindquarter paralysis, defecation/urination disorders.	Regulates Qi and blood, dispels Wind-Damp.
57	Du	命门	Mìngmén	Du Mai	Between spinous processes of L2 and L3.	Lumbosacral sprain, cold-induced lumbago, tetanus, infertility.	Warms Kidneys, strengthens Yang, dispels Cold, alleviates pain.
58	Du	阳关	Yángguān	Du Mai	Between spinous processes of L4 and L5.	Lumbosacral sprain, cold-induced lumbago, tetanus, infertility.	Warms Kidneys, strengthens Yang, dispels Cold, alleviates pain.
59	BL	腰前	Yāoqián	Bladder	6 cm lateral to midline between spinous processes of L1 and L2.	Lumbosacral rheumatism/sprain, lumbar weakness.	Dispels Wind-Damp, strengthens lumbar region, tonifies Kidneys.
60	BL	腰中	Yāozhōng	Bladder	6 cm lateral to midline between spinous processes of L2 and L3.	Lumbosacral rheumatism/sprain, lumbar weakness.	Dispels Wind-Damp, strengthens lumbar region, tonifies Kidneys.
61	BL	腰后	Yāohòu	Bladder	6 cm lateral to midline between spinous processes of L3 and L4.	Lumbosacral rheumatism/sprain, lumbar weakness.	Dispels Wind-Damp, strengthens lumbar region, tonifies Kidneys.
62	BL	小肠俞	Xiǎochángshū	Bladder	Muscle groove between longissimus dorsi and iliocostalis, 12 cm lateral to midline, between transverse processes of L1 and L2.	Urinary diseases, constipation, abdominal pain, enteritis, lumbago.	Separates clear from turbid, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
63	BL	膀胱俞	Pángguāngshū	Bladder	Between transverse processes of L2 and L3, 12 cm lateral to midline.	Urinary diseases, constipation, tympany, enteritis, diarrhea.	Regulates water passages, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
64	BL	八窌	Bāliáo	Bladder	4.5 cm lateral to dorsal midline between sacral spinous processes.	Lumbosacral rheumatism, lumbar sprain, lumbar weakness, penile paralysis/prolapse.	Strengthens lumbar region and Kidneys, dispels Wind-Damp.
65	BL	巴山	Bāshān	Bladder	Midpoint between Bǎihuì and greater trochanter of femur.	Lumbosacral rheumatism/sprain, hindlimb numbness/rheumatism, sciatica.	Dispels Wind-Damp, strengthens lumbar region, tonifies Kidneys.
66	BL	路股	Lùgǔ	Bladder	At the junction of the middle and outer 1/3 of the line between the sacral tuberosity and greater trochanter.	Lumbosacral rheumatism/sprain, hindlimb numbness.	Dispels Wind-Damp, relaxes sinews, unblocks meridians.
67	Ren	后海	Hòuhǎi	Ren Mai	Depression between tail base and anus.	Constipation, diarrhea, rectal paralysis, infertility, rectal prolapse.	Regulates intestines, raises Yang, lifts prolapse.
68	Extra	尾本	Wěiběn	Extra	On ventral midline of tail, 6 cm from base, on coccygeal vein.	Lumbosacral sprain/rheumatism, enteritis, urinary retention.	Promotes blood flow, removes stasis, unblocks meridians, alleviates pain.
69	Extra	尾尖	Wěijiān	Extra	Tip of the tail.	Spasmodic colic, common cold, heatstroke, overwork.	Clears Heat, releases exterior, unblocks orifices.

Disease Use Summary

Category	Common Problems	Main Points	Preferred Methods
Musculoskeletal	Forelimb pain, lameness, back stiffness, hindquarter paralysis, sciatica	Qiangfeng, Baihui, Shenshu, Huantiao, Xieqi, Hangou, Yangling	Electroacupuncture, white needle, blood needling
Respiratory	Cough, heaves, cold, nasal congestion	Feishu, Dafengmen, Fengmen, Bishu, Xuetang	White needle, blood needling, electroacupuncture
Digestive	Spasmodic colic, constipation, diarrhea, tympany	Sanjiang, Jiangya, Guanyuan Shu, Dachang Shu, Pishu, Houhai	Blood needling, water acupuncture, electroacupuncture
Reproductive / Urinary	Infertility, urinary retention, bladder disorders	Baihui, Shenshu, Houhai, Pangguang Shu, supportive local points	Electroacupuncture, water acupuncture
Eye / Head	Conjunctivitis, keratitis, periodic ophthalmia, encephalitis	Tongtian, Jingming, Taiyang, Yanmai, Daganjiao, Sanguang-type eye points	Blood needling, white needle

FAQ

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