Glossary

A group of points identified by Gao Wu 高武, author of A Glorious Anthology of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (針灸聚英, Zhenjiu Juying, 1529), used to treat any disorder in its associated region. Known as the Four Command Points (四總穴, Si Zong Xue), they are:

Zusanli St-36 for disorders of the abdomen Weizhong Bl-40 for disorders of the lumbar region and back Lieque Lu-7 for disorders of the head and nape Hegu LI-4 for disorders of the face and mouth

Neiguan Pc-6 for disorders of the chest and lateral costal region Renzhong Du-26 for resuscitation.