Veterinary Acupuncture Points, Found in Seconds

Leg Three Li 足三里

The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.

Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會

The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.

Kidney Shu 腎俞

Tonifies the kidney and strengthens the bones and lower back — the principal point of the geriatric patient.

Union Valley 合谷

Relieves pain throughout the body, releases wind and heat; command point of the face and mouth.

Jumping Round 環跳

Frees the hip and hindlimb and relieves sciatic pain.

Middle of Person 人中

Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.

Hua Tuo Jia Ji (paravertebral) 華佗夾脊

Opens the channels along the spine; needled bracketing the affected level.

Inner Pass 內關

Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.

Yang Mound Spring 陽陵泉

Relaxes sinews and muscle throughout the body; regulates liver and gall bladder.

Life Gate 命門

Tonifies kidney yang — the warming point for the geriatric patient.

Pool at the Bend 曲池

Clears heat and toxin from the blood, stops itching, frees the elbow.

Three Yin Intersection 三陰交

Nourishes blood and yin, regulates the urogenital tract, calms the spirit.