Here is the list of all inter-relational charts for easy reference:
Master Interrelational Chart
Go to topEnergetic System | Physical System | Polarity and Planetary | Ayurveda | Homeopathic | Acupuncture | ||||||||||||||
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Chakra | Kosha/Sharira | Element | Cavity/Moving El | Finger (per Vamachara) | Body Organ | Charge | Ruler | Zodiac | Body Part | Fn Phalanx | Subdosha | Governs | Cereal | Metals | For Planet | For Zodiac | For Meridian | Points for Subdosha | Points for Charge Well/Spring/Sea Vata/Pitta/Kapha |
Crown Sahasrara Nadi: Sushhumna Marma: Adhipati Points: GV-20, GV-20 |
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Third Eye Ajna Nadi: Shankhini, Payasvini, Gandhari, Pusha, Ida, Pingala, Marma: Sthapani Points: GV-16, M-HN-3 |
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Head (Fire) |
Thumb |
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Throat Vishuddhi Nadi: Sarasvati Marma: Nila, Manya, Amsa Points: GV-14, CV-23 |
Kosha: Bliss Sharira: Causal |
Ether / Wood |
Neck (Ether) |
Btw Thumb & Index |
Gall Bladder
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Prana, Sadhaka, Tarpaka |
Reception of all, Intellect & Memory, Intelligence |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | PC-8, PC-7, CV-17, PC-3 |
LV-1, GB-44 LV-2, GB-43 LV-8, GB-34 |
Heart Anahata Nadi: Varuna Marma: Hridaya, Amsaphalaka Points: GV-10, CV-17 |
Kosha: Wisdom
Sharira: Astral |
Air / Metal Sanguine Blood |
Chest (Air) |
Index Finger - Jupiter
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Lungs
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Neutral | Venus | Libra | Kidneys | Top | Udana |
Speech & Intellect Self-expression |
Oats | Copper | Cuprum Metallicum | Natrum Phosphoricum | PC-6 | LU-11, LI-1 | |
Positive | Mercury | Gemini | Shoulders | Middle | Alochaka | Vision | Millet | Mercury | Mercurius Vivus | Kali Muriaticum | LV-3 | LU-10, LI-2 | |||||||
Negative | Saturn | Aquarius | Ankles | Bottom | Bodhaka | Taste | Corn | Lead | Plumbum Metallicum | Natrum Muriaticum | LU-5 | LU-5, LI-11 | |||||||
Solar Plexus Manipura Nadi: Vishvodhara Marma: Brihati, Nabhi Points: GV-6, CV-8 |
Kosha: Mental
Sharira: Astral |
Fire Choleric Yellow Bile |
Abdominal (Earth) |
Middle Finger - Saturn
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Heart
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Neutral | Mars | Aries | Head | Top | Samana | Digestion | Barley | Iron | Ferrum Metallicum | Kali Phosphorica | SI-5 | HE-9, PC-9, SI-1, TH-1 | |
Positive | Sun | Leo | Solar Plexus | Middle | Pachaka | Digestion | Wheat | Gold | Aurum Metallicum | Magnesia Phosphorica | SI-5, CV-8 | HE-8, PC-8, SI-2, TH-2 | |||||||
Negative | Jupiter | Sagittarius | Thighs | Bottom | Kledaka | Moistening of food in stomach | Rye | Tin | Stannum Metallicum | Silicea | ST-36, CV-12 | HE-3, PC-3, SI-8, TH-10 | |||||||
Sacral Swadhisthana Nadi: Kuhu Marma: Kukundara, Vitapa Points: GV-3, CV-6 |
Kosha: Energy
Sharira: Physical Astral |
Water Phlegmatic Phlegm |
Pelvic (Water) |
Ring Finger - Sun
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Kidney
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Neutral | Moon | Cancer | Chest/Breast | Top | Vyana |
Autonomic nervous system Circulation of all subtances |
Rice | Silver | Argentum Metallicum | Calcarea Fluorica | CV-17 | KD-1, BL-67 | |
Positive | Mars | Scorpio | Generative | Middle | Bhrajaka | Normal pigmentation of skin | Barley | Iron | Ferrum Metallicum | Calcarea Sulphuricum | LU-7 | KD-2, BL-66 | |||||||
Negative | Jupiter | Pisces | Feet | Bottom | Shleshaka | Lubrication of joints | Rye | Tin | Stannum Metallicum | Ferrum Phosphoricum | TH-2, KD-10 | KD-10, BL-40 | |||||||
Root Muladhara Nadi: Alambusha Marma: Guda Points: GV-1, CV-1 |
Kosha: Food
Sharira: Physical |
Earth Melancholic Black Bile |
Pelvic (Water) |
Little Finger - Mercury
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Spleen
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Neutral | Saturn | Capricorn | Knees | Top | Apana | Elimination of all substances | Corn | Lead | Plumbum Metallicum | Calcarea Phosphorica | BL-35, SP-6, CV-2 | SP-1, ST-45 | |
Positive | Venus | Taurus | Neck | Middle | Ranjaka | Blood | Oats | Copper | Cuprum Metallicum | Natrum Sulphuricum | LV-2 | SP-2, ST-44 | |||||||
Negative | Mercury | Virgo | Bowels | Bottom | Avalambaka | Energy in Limbs | Millet | Mercury | Mercurius Vivus | Kali Sulphuricum | LU-5, ST-36 | SP-9, ST-36 |
Cautions in Therapies because of Planetary Relationships
Go to topMain Planet | Enemy Planets | Friendly Planets | Neutral Planets | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Name | Cereal | Metal | Crystal | Homeopathy | Foods/Smells | Name | Cereal | Metal | Crystal | Homeopathy | Foods/Smells | Name | Cereal | Metal | Crystal | Homeopathy | Foods/Smells | Name | Herb | Metal | Crystal | Homeopathy | Foods/Smells |
Saturn | Corn | Lead | Black Tourmaline, Coal, Onyx, Salt |
Plumbum Metallicum | Ajwain, Cypress, Horsetail, Tamarind |
Sun, Moon, Mars |
Wheat, Rice, Barley |
Gold, Silver, Iron |
Bloodstone, Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Sunstone, White Stones, Yellow Sulfur |
Aurum Metallicum, Argentum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum |
Basil, Black Pepper, Camphor, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Garlic, Lotus, Marigold, Mustard, Onion, Saffron, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
Mercury, Venus |
Millet, Oats |
Mercury, Copper |
Agate, Azurite, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Mica, Opal, Rose Quartz, Yellow and Green stones |
Mercurius Vivus, Cuprum Metallicum |
Caraway, Cardamom, Daisy, Fennel, Lavender, Licorice, Mint |
Jupiter | Rye | Tin | Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite |
Stannum Metallicum | Agrimony, Dandelion, Sage |
Jupiter | Rye | Tin | Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite |
Stannum Metallicum | Agrimony, Dandelion, Sage |
Mercury, Venus |
Millet, Oats |
Mercury, Copper |
Agate, Azurite, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Mica, Opal, Rose Quartz, Yellow and Green stones |
Mercurius Vivus, Cuprum Metallicum |
Caraway, Cardamom, Daisy, Fennel, Lavender, Licorice, Mint |
Moon, Mars, Sun |
Rice, Barley, Wheat |
Silver, Iron, Gold |
Bloodstone, Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Sunstone, White Stones, Yellow Sulfur |
Argentum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum, Aurum Metallicum |
Basil, Black Pepper, Camphor, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Garlic, Lotus, Marigold, Mustard, Onion, Saffron, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
Saturn | Corn | Lead | Black Tourmaline, Coal, Onyx, Salt |
Plumbum Metallicum | Ajwain, Cypress, Horsetail, Tamarind |
Mars | Barley | Iron | Bloodstone, Ruby |
Ferrum Metallicum | Basil, Black Pepper, Garlic, Mustard, Onion |
Mercury | Millet | Mercury | Agate, Mica, Opal, Yellow and Green stones |
Mercurius Vivus | Caraway, Fennel, Lavender, Licorice |
Sun, Moon, Jupiter |
Wheat, Rice, Rye |
Gold, Silver, Tin |
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Quartz, Sapphire, Sugilite, Sunstone, White Stones, Yellow Sulfur |
Aurum Metallicum, Argentum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Agrimony, Camphor, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Dandelion, Frankincense, Lotus, Marigold, Saffron, Sage, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
Venus, Saturn |
Oats, Corn |
Copper, Lead |
Azurite, Black Tourmaline, Chrysocolla, Coal, Emerald, Onyx, Rose Quartz, Salt |
Cuprum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum |
Ajwain, Cardamom, Cypress, Daisy, Horsetail, Mint, Tamarind |
Sun | Wheat | Gold | Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Sunstone, Yellow Sulfur |
Aurum Metallicum | Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Marigold, Saffron |
Saturn, Venus |
Corn, Oats |
Lead, Copper |
Azurite, Black Tourmaline, Chrysocolla, Coal, Emerald, Onyx, Rose Quartz, Salt |
Plumbum Metallicum, Cuprum Metallicum |
Ajwain, Cardamom, Cypress, Daisy, Horsetail, Mint, Tamarind |
Moon, Mars, Jupiter |
Rice, Barley, Rye |
Silver, Iron, Tin |
Amethyst, Bloodstone, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Sugilite, White Stones |
Argentum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Agrimony, Basil, Black Pepper, Camphor, Dandelion, Garlic, Lotus, Mustard, Onion, Sage, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
Mercury | Millet | Mercury | Agate, Mica, Opal, Yellow and Green stones |
Mercurius Vivus | Caraway, Fennel, Lavender, Licorice |
Mercury | Millet | Mercury | Agate, Mica, Opal, Yellow and Green stones |
Mercurius Vivus | Caraway, Fennel, Lavender, Licorice |
Moon | Rice | Silver | Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, White Stones |
Argentum Metallicum | Camphor, Lotus, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
Sun, Venus |
Wheat, Oats |
Gold, Copper |
Azurite, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Sunstone, Yellow Sulfur |
Aurum Metallicum, Cuprum Metallicum |
Cardamom, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Daisy, Frankincense, Marigold, Mint, Saffron |
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
Barley, Rye, Corn |
Iron, Tin, Lead |
Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Coal, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Ruby, Salt, Sugilite |
Ferrum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum |
Agrimony, Ajwain, Basil, Black Pepper, Cypress, Dandelion, Garlic, Horsetail, Mustard, Onion, Sage, Tamarind |
Venus | Oats | Copper | Azurite, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Rose Quartz |
Cuprum Metallicum | Cardamom, Daisy, Mint |
Sun, Moon |
Wheat, Rice |
Gold, Silver |
Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Quartz, Sapphire, Sunstone, White Stones, Yellow Sulfur |
Aurum Metallicum, Argentum Metallicum |
Camphor, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Lotus, Marigold, Saffron, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
Mercury, Saturn |
Millet, Corn |
Mercury, Lead |
Agate, Black Tourmaline, Coal, Mica, Onyx, Opal, Salt, Yellow and Green stones |
Mercurius Vivus, Plumbum Metallicum |
Ajwain, Caraway, Cypress, Fennel, Horsetail, Lavender, Licorice, Tamarind |
Mars, Jupiter |
Barley, Rye |
Iron, Tin |
Amethyst, Bloodstone, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sugilite |
Ferrum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Agrimony, Basil, Black Pepper, Dandelion, Garlic, Mustard, Onion, Sage |
Moon | Rice | Silver | Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, White Stones |
Argentum Metallicum | Camphor, Lotus, Sandalwood, Water Lily |
None | None | None | None | None | None | Sun, Mercury |
Wheat, Millet |
Gold, Mercury |
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Mica, Opal, Quartz, Sunstone, Yellow and Green stones, Yellow Sulfur |
Aurum Metallicum, Mercurius Vivus |
Caraway, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Fennel, Frankincense, Lavender, Licorice, Marigold, Saffron |
Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter |
Oats, Barley, Corn, Rye |
Copper, Iron, Lead, Tin |
Amethyst, Azurite, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Chrysocolla, Coal, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Salt, Sugilite |
Cuprum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Agrimony, Ajwain, Basil, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cypress, Daisy, Dandelion, Garlic, Horsetail, Mint, Mustard, Onion, Sage, Tamarind |
Elements
Go to topElement | Role and Senses | Body Organs | Planet & Zodiac | Dosha, Subdosha, and Dhatu | Taste and Potency | Other Element Roles | Actions of Substance | Foods |
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Ether / Wood Temperament: Humor: Direction: West Color: Black Mantra: KHAM |
Role: Space/Emotion Sense: Sound Platonic: Dodecahedron |
System: Skin Physical Organ: Gall Bladder, Liver Knowledge Organ: Ears Action Organ: Vocal cords Finger: Btw Thumb & Index |
Planet: Zodiac: |
Dosha: Vaata Subdosha: Prana, Sadhaka, Tarpaka Dhatu: Reproductive |
Potency: Taste: Bitter |
Ether governed Emotion: Grief Air governed Movement: Lengthening Fire governed Function: Sleep Water governed Liquid: Saliva Earth governed Solid: Hair |
They promote softness, porosity and lightness. | N.A |
Air / Metal Temperament: Sanguine Humor: Blood Direction: East Color: Blue Mantra: YAM |
Role: Movement Sense: Touch Platonic: Octahedron |
System: Muscles/Tendons Physical Organ: Lungs, Large Intestine Knowledge Organ: Skin Action Organ: Hands Finger: Index Finger |
Planet: Jupiter, Mercury Zodiac: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra |
Dosha: Vaata Subdosha: Udana, Alochaka, Bodhaka Dhatu: Bone |
Potency: Taste: Pungent, Bitter, Astringent |
Ether governed Emotion: Desire Air governed Movement: Speed Fire governed Function: Thirst Water governed Liquid: Sweat Earth governed Solid: Skin |
They promote roughness, aversion, movement, non-sliminess and lightness. | Fruits, Nuts, Seeds |
Fire Temperament: Choleric Humor: Yellow Bile Direction: South Color: Red Mantra: RAM |
Role: Energy/Function Sense: Sight Platonic: Tetrahedron |
System: Circulation Physical Organ: Heart, Small Intestine, Triple Warmer, Pericardium Knowledge Organ: Eyes Action Organ: Feet Finger: Middle Finger |
Planet: Mars, Sun Zodiac: Sagittarius, Aries, Leo |
Dosha: Pitta Subdosha: Samana, Pachaka, Kledaka Dhatu: Plasma, Blood Serum, Lymph, Red blood cells |
Potency: Hot Potency Taste: Sour, Salty, Pungent |
Ether governed Emotion: Anger Air governed Movement: Shaking Fire governed Function: Hunger Water governed Liquid: Urine Earth governed Solid: Blood Vessels |
They promote combustion, metabolism, lustre, radiance, and color. | Grains, Legumes, Sesame seed, Sunflower seed |
Water Temperament: Phlegmatic Humor: Phlegm Direction: North Color: White Mantra: VAM |
Role: Force of Attraction Sense: Taste Platonic: Icosahedron |
System: Bones Physical Organ: Kidney, Bladder Knowledge Organ: Tongue Action Organ: Genital Finger: Ring Finger |
Planet: Venus, Moon Zodiac: Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer |
Dosha: Pitta, Kapha Subdosha: Vyana, Bhrajaka, Shleshaka Dhatu: Bone marrow, Nervous tissue |
Potency: Cold Potency Taste: Sweet, Salty |
Ether governed Emotion: Attachment Air governed Movement: Movement Fire governed Function: Lustre Water governed Liquid: Semen/Ovum Earth governed Solid: Flesh/Fat |
They promote stickiness, wet, compactness, moistness, and happiness. | Green vegetables, Cucumber, Melons, Squash, Marrow |
Earth Temperament: Melancholic Humor: Black Bile Direction: Center Color: Yellow Mantra: LAM |
Role: Solidity Sense: Smell Platonic: Cube |
System: Connective Physical Organ: Spleen, Stomach Knowledge Organ: Nose Action Organ: Anus Finger: Little Finger |
Planet: Saturn Zodiac: Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus |
Dosha: Kapha Subdosha: Apana, Ranjaka, Avalambaka Dhatu: Muscle, Adipose |
Potency: Cold Potency Taste: Sweet, Sour, Astringent |
Ether governed Emotion: Fear Air governed Movement: Contraction Fire governed Function: Lazziness Water governed Liquid: Blood Earth governed Solid: Bones |
They promote plumpness and stability. | Root vegetables, Tubers, Herb roots, Taro, Beets, Potato, Carrot, Onion, Garlic, Turnip |
Palmistry
Go to topMount Name | Finger Name | Chakra | Planet | Phalanx/Zodiac | Mount Location | LifeProcess | Movement in Body | Finger Responsibility | |||||||||
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Mount of Moon |
NA | NA | Moon | NA | Located below the Mount of Outer Mars, on the base of the palm, little finger side | Reproducing | Movement of reproduction | NA | |||||||||
Mount of Outer Mars |
NA | NA | Mars | NA | Palm side, between the Mounts of Mercury and Moon | Nourishing | Movement of speaking | NA | |||||||||
Plains of Mars |
NA | NA | Mars | NA | Located in the center of the palm between the Mounts of Inner Mars and Outer Mars | Nourishing | Movement of speaking | NA | |||||||||
Mount of Venus |
Thumb | Third Eye | Venus |
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Located at the base of the thumb, below the Mount of Inner Mars and surrounded by the life line | Growing | Movement of the glands | Neuter | |||||||||
Mount of Inner Mars |
Btw Thumb & Index | Throat | Mars | Palm side, between the Mounts of Jupiter and Venus | Nourishing | Movement of speaking | Neuter | ||||||||||
Mount of Jupiter |
Index Finger | Heart | Jupiter |
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Located at the base of the Index and above the Mount of Inner Mars | Warming | Movement of thinking | Circulation, Respiration, Heart, Lungs | |||||||||
Mount of Saturn |
Middle Finger | Solar Plexus | Saturn |
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Located at the base of the middle finger | Breathing | Movement into upright posture | Digestion, Assimilation, Stomach, Intestines, Colon | |||||||||
Mount of Sun |
Ring Finger | Sacral | Sun |
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Located at the base of the ring finger | Circulation | Movement of the blood | Creative energy, Vital force, Genito-urinary | |||||||||
Mount of Mercury |
Little Finger | Root | Mercury |
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Located at the base of the little finger above the Mount of Outer Mars | Maintaining | Movement of the breath | Eliminative, Rectum, Bladder |
Pulse
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Platonic Solids
Go to topPlatonic | Element | Faces | Vertices | Edges | Quality | Purpose | Description |
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Dodecahedron | Ether | 12 | 20 | 30 | Awareness Plantary | Connecting with our own DNA and activation of the same. | 3 pentagons meet at 324 degree. |
Octahedron | Air | 8 | 6 | 12 | Wisdom | Disclosure life purpose or mission. | 4 triangles meet at 240 degree. |
Tetrahedron | Fire | 4 | 4 | 6 | Love | Being connected to top. | 3 triangles meet at 180 degree. |
Icosahedron | Water | 20 | 12 | 30 | Awareness Cosmic | Expansion of cosmic consciousness. | 5 triangles meet at 300 degree. |
Cube | Earth | 6 | 8 | 12 | Will | Energy balance, Healing. | 3 squares meet at 270 degree. |
Colors
Go to topColorName | Element | Description | Dinshah Frequency | Dinshah Slide Number | Opposite Color Name |
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Red | Fire | Not available | 397.3 | 818, 828 | Blue |
Orange | Not available | 430.8 | 809, 828 | Indigo | |
Yellow | Earth | Not available | 464.4 | 809 | Violet |
Green | Not available | 531.5 | 871 | ||
Blue | Air | Not available | 598.6 | 859, 866 | Red |
Purple | Not available | 565.0 (Reverse Polarity) | 832, 866 | Scarlet | |
Black | Ether | Not available | |||
Silver | Not available | ||||
White | Water | Not available | |||
Lemon | Not available | 497.9 | 809, 871 | Turquoise | |
Turquoise | Not available | 565.0 | 861, 871 | Lemon | |
Indigo | Not available | 632.1 | 828, 859, 866 | Orange | |
Violet | Not available | 665.7 | 832, 859, 866 | Yellow | |
Magenta | Not available | 531.5 (Reverse Polarity) | 818, 828, 866 | ||
Scarlet | Not available | 497.9 (Reverse Polarity) | 810, 818, 861 | Purple | |
Red Orange | Not available | 809, 818 | |||
Orange Yellow | Not available | 809, 826 | |||
Turquoise Blue | Not available | 859, 877 | |||
Lemon Green | Not available | 810, 871 | |||
Green Turquoise | Not available | 871, 877 | |||
Dark Grey | Not available |
Planets
Go to topPlanet | Position | Deities | Associations | Relationship to other planets | Life Process | Spiritual Exercise | |
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Saturn Shani Number: 3 (Triangle) Element: Earth Zodiac: Capricorn, Aquarius Cycle: 30 years Age: 56 to 63 years |
Life Process #: 1 From Earth: 7 Evolution: 1 Inner/Outer: Outer |
Graha: Shanaischara Adhi: Prajapati Pratyadi: Yama |
Metal: Lead Day: Saturday Crystal: Onyx, Black Tourmaline, Coal, Salt Cereal: Corn Tree: Conifer, Beech Foods/Smells: Ajwain Cypress Horsetail Tamarind |
Friends: Mercury, Venus Enemies: Sun, Moon, Mars Neutrals: Jupiter |
Influence: Time, harvest, death, peace, endings, completion, tenacity, land or soil Movement: Movement into upright posture Body Organ: Spleen Life Process: Breathing Life Counter: Consumption Description: Breathing is related to Saturn. Taking-in. Steiner emphasizes that this is an occult term, which signifies "intake" from the outside world; the beginning of digestion. It encompasses taking in something as spiritual as thought, light, or oxygen through the lungs; or as physical as taking in food. <br />All these must be transformed as they are accepted by the body. If too much enters that cannot be processed, it will cause damage or illness. A first step is to control quantity and what comes in. If you take-in too much untransformed warmth, you will get burnt, as in radiation illness. Uncontrolled intake of substances that overwhelm you can lead to addiction or, physically as in smoking, can lead to cancer. Lastly, if the body constantly fights overabundance, it gets used up; the typical process of aging. |
Right Option Saturn's strength is being able to discern the essentials and his weaker trait is that he is so convinced of his own opinion that he doesn't really listen. In the exercise 'the right opinion' one must quell one's own opinion to let the other (person or situation) enter one's being. That means that Saturn must let go of his rigidity, because even though he can easily find the essence he must learn to see that he does not always have all the facts. He must also learn not to be afraid to find that there are more facts than he can handle at that time and that by keeping inner calm and silence the essence will finally come to him. The fear arises out of self-interest and is not in service of mankind. |
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Jupiter Guru Number: 4 (Square) Element: Air Zodiac: Sagittarius, Pisces Cycle: 12 years Age: 49 to 56 years |
Life Process #: 2 From Earth: 6 Evolution: 6 Inner/Outer: Outer |
Graha: Brihaspati Adhi: Indra Pratyadi: Brahma |
Metal: Tin Day: Thursday Crystal: Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite, Amethyst Cereal: Rye Tree: Maple Foods/Smells: Agrimony Dandelion Sage |
Friends: Moon, Mars, Sun Enemies: Mercury, Venus Neutrals: Saturn |
Influence: Rulership, occupations, sky, wealth, oaths, treaties, matrimony Movement: Movement of thinking Body Organ: Liver Life Process: Warming Life Counter: Combustion Description: Taking-in. This directs our attention to whatever increases body temperature. One such process is the influence of the thyroid gland. We all know that people who suffer from an under-secretion of the thyroid feel cold and are slow. Thinking is connected to the planet Jupiter. <br /> Substances taken in by breathing need to be absorbed more deeply. This happens when food is taken across the gut wall and into the inner organism, or when substances cross through the membranes into the cells. All of these passings, or ferryings, across walls require warmth, and create warmth. One of these ferrying processes is the ionic pump (such as the sodium potassium pump). Surprisingly 60% of the body's metabolic energy is generated just to keep these pumps going. Sodium and potassium are substances that make electricity flow. They also make our nervous system function, which ultimately allows us to think. Thinking is connected to the planet Jupiter. |
Right Habit The weak side of Jupiter is using his power as might through manipulation. His strong side is that he can oversee a huge amount of connections and can contain much at the same time. Jupiter must try to use his power for the good of mankind and not for personal purposes. He has the possibility to contain much so let him set high ideals. In doing this he must also remember to understand his fellow man and that 'little' problems are just as important as 'big' ones. |
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Mars Mangala Number: 5 (Pentagram) Element: Fire Zodiac: Scorpio, Aries Cycle: 2 years Age: 42 to 49 years |
Life Process #: 3 From Earth: 5 Evolution: 4 Inner/Outer: Outer |
Graha: Mangal Adhi: Prithvi Pratyadi: Ksetrapal |
Metal: Iron Day: Tuesday Crystal: Ruby, Bloodstone Cereal: Barley Tree: Oak Foods/Smells: Basil Black Pepper Garlic Mustard Onion |
Friends: Sun, Moon, Jupiter Enemies: Mercury Neutrals: Venus, Saturn |
Influence: Defense, boldness, war, loyalty, verillity, growth Movement: Movement of speaking Body Organ: Gall Bladder Life Process: Nourishing Life Counter: Conservation Description: It is also connected with Mars. Mars is an aggressive Planet, related to destruction. Nutrition has this same quality.Substances brought in with breathing, then warming, now must be broken down within the body. Nutrition has to do with breaking down of proteins, and building up new ones. Actually, the whole world of biochemical changes belongs to this life process. <br /> If a substance cannot be transformed, illnesses of deposit ensue, such as fat cholesterol, xanthomas, deposits of water (edema), uric acid crystals, (gout), sugar deposits (diabetes) etc. These illnesses are a weakened Mars. |
Right Deed The weak side of Mars is using uncontrolled action to solve problems. Immediate action without thinking the consequences through. The strong side is the fact that he can act; he is not afraid of acting. Mars must learn to think first, to control his actions (this also applies to words). He can start by asking himself if his intended action would disturb his fellow man. This does mean that he has to build in this moment of reflection. He must try to enlarge his vision so that he can oversee the consequences of his deeds. Only with vision and love can he come to the right deed which is always good for all of mankind. |
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Sun Surya Number: 6 (Hexagram) Element: Fire Zodiac: Leo Cycle: N.A Age: 21 to 42 years |
Life Process #: 4 From Earth: 4 Evolution: 2 Inner/Outer: N.A |
Graha: Surya Adhi: Agni Pratyadi: Shiva |
Metal: Gold Day: Sunday Crystal: Sunstone, Quartz, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sulfur Cereal: Wheat Tree: Ash Foods/Smells: Chamomile Cinnamon Clove Frankincense Marigold Saffron |
Friends: Moon, Mars, Jupiter Enemies: Saturn, Venus Neutrals: Mercury |
Influence: Illumination, vitality, health, creativity, beauty Movement: Movement of the blood Body Organ: Heart Life Process: Circulation Life Counter: Description: It relates to the beat of the heart and the rhythm of the lungs. The transformed substances must now be transported to the organs that use them. This is done through the cardiovascular system, governed by the Sun and the Ego. Everything to do with flow is a manifestation of circulation, for example the white protein in the blood called albumen. It even looks like the sun, or like an egg, intense at the core, with a white mantle around it. Any disturbance, where circulation suddenly gets out of rhythm, belongs to this pathology. If substances accumulate instead of going where they belong, you have illness. Albuminous processes circulating in the wrong place can cause diarrhea or various forms of allergies (sudden nasal discharges). |
Right Judgment The Sun is the symbol for the harmony between all the planetary qualities. The right judgement is done by detaching oneself from sympathy and antipathy within the situation. |
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Mercury Budha Number: 8 (Octagram) Element: Air Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo Cycle: 100 days Age: 7 to 14 years |
Life Process #: 5 From Earth: 2 Evolution: 5 Inner/Outer: Inner |
Graha: Budha Adhi: Vishnu Pratyadi: Narayana |
Metal: Mercury Day: Wednesday Crystal: Yellow and Green stones, Agate, Opal, Mica Cereal: Millet Tree: Elm Foods/Smells: Caraway Fennel Lavender Licorice |
Friends: Sun, Venus Enemies: Moon Neutrals: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
Influence: Wisdom, communication, barter, business, travel Movement: Movement of the breath Body Organ: Lungs Life Process: Maintaining Life Counter: Sclerosis Description: It relates to tissue and cell connections. It is the sum total of making substance into the body's own cells, each one round like little mercury droplets. This process belongs to Mercury. Mercury also controls the intercellular messenger activity between each cell. All repair, scarring and healing belong to Mercury. Too little produces weakness or hypermobility of tendons; too much can cause uterine fibroids or cysts. In congestive heart failure the heart muscle is not maintained enough. |
Right Point of View The weak side of Mercury is that he does not hold direction; he jabs without follow-up. The strong side is his quick grasp of new ideas; he is not afraid of new concepts. If Mercury can learn to hold on to the line of spiritual evolution and the cosmic rhythms, if he can learn to use this as a key for his innovations and his shaking loose of stagnant properties, then he can reach the right point of view and become a healing factor for mankind. |
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Venus Shukra Number: 7 (Heptagram) Element: Water Zodiac: Taurus, Libra Cycle: 256 days Age: 14 to 21 years |
Life Process #: 6 From Earth: 3 Evolution: 7 Inner/Outer: Inner |
Graha: Shukra Adhi: Sachi Pratyadi: Indra |
Metal: Copper Day: Friday Crystal: Azurite, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Chrysocolla Cereal: Oats Tree: Birch Foods/Smells: Cardamom Daisy Mint |
Friends: Mercury, Saturn Enemies: Sun, Moon Neutrals: Mars, Jupiter |
Influence: Fertility, beauty, love, passion, friendship, harmony, nature, family life, relationships Movement: Movement of the glands Body Organ: Kidney Life Process: Growing Life Counter: Maturation Description: Throwing-out. It belongs to the same process that forms tissue or actual organs like liver, lung, kidney, etc. It takes a new impulse, that comes from Venus, to individualize tissues and transform them into organs. When growth comes to an end, and the body as a whole presents itself to our eyes, we have a truly harmonious 'whole' in front of us. Where do we see the Venus forces? They become obvious in the 'beauty' that the human form, in its entirety, has. All maturing has as its crowning point the formation of beauty. |
Right Memory The weak side of Venus is losing herself in her own feelings. The strong side is empathy in feeling. If Venus can create some distance between her feeling and her higher Self she can learn to use her feeling as an organ of perception. Then she can learn from experiences of others and from her own in relation with spiritual growth. In this way she can obtain the right memory, which means seeing things the way they are and not just remembering her own feelings in the situation, but learning from it and making the right connections. By using this right memory she can help her fellow men find their way in the stream of spiritual evolution. |
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Moon Chandra Number: 9 (Enneagram) Element: Water Zodiac: Cancer Cycle: 28 days Age: Birth to 7 years |
Life Process #: 7 From Earth: 1 Evolution: 3 Inner/Outer: Inner |
Graha: Chandra Adhi: Apas Pratyadi: Gauri |
Metal: Silver Day: Monday Crystal: White Stones, Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Pearl Cereal: Rice Tree: Cherry Foods/Smells: Camphor Lotus Sandalwood Water Lily |
Friends: Sun, Mercury Enemies: Neutrals: Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter |
Influence: Enchantment, dreams, midwifery, ancestors, money Movement: Movement of reproduction Body Organ: Brain Life Process: Reproducing Life Counter: Procreation Description: Throwing-out. It is the total opposite of the Saturn forces. It is governed by the Moon. Reproductive forces result in the formation of an embryo that grows and is ultimately a totality; a new world, excreted to the outside at birth. Saturn forces bring the outer world in, the Moon forces take the inner world out. Pathology in the reproductive realm includes genetic diseases. |
Right Word The Moon mirrors and her weak side is that she does this unconsciously, without direction, goal. This quality of being able to mirror can be transformed to conscious mirroring by practising using the right word. The more she watches what she says, in the end she will be able to speak the right word at the right moment to her fellow man. Her own quality of being able to mirror will then be directed toward the spiritual progress of mankind and will be the mirror of deliverance. |
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Common exercise which needs to be performed for all planets in addition to their respective exercise.: The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. Note: In occult, Mercury is near to earth and not Venus; whereas in modern Astrology it is the opposite. In order words, Modern Astrology is wrong referring (intentionally done) the Mercury as Venus and Venus as Mercury. Otherwise, all the properties of both planets are correct in this database and just the PositionFromEarth is changed. |
Zodiac Signs
Go to topZodiac | Astrology | Planet | Element | Triguna | Polarity | Charge | HomeopathicMedicine | Crystal | Astral Color | Dates | StartDegree | EndDegree | Alchemical Process |
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Libra Tula Scales |
Quality: Cardinal House: 7th (Marriage and Partnership) |
Venus | Air | Sattva | Transverse | Neutral | Natrum Phosphoricum | Diamond, Opal | Black, Crimson, Light blue | September 22 - October 21 | 180 | 210 | Sublimation, which means immersing one's self, or bringing a separation. |
Gemini Mithuna Twins |
Quality: Mutable House: 3rd (Communications) |
Mercury | Air | Rajas | Spiral | Positive | Kali Muriaticum | Beryl, Aquamarine, Dark blue stones | Red, White, Blue | May 20 - June 18 | 60 | 90 | Fixation, a process of stabilization to create perfection. |
Aquarius Kumbha Waterman |
Quality: Fixed House: 11th (Hopes and Wishes/Friends) |
Saturn | Air | Tamas | Long Line | Negative | Natrum Muriaticum | Sapphire, Opal, Turquoise | Blue, Opal, Nile green | January 20 - February 18 | 300 | 330 | Multiplication, brings on a separation process to bring more possibilities. |
Aries Mesha Ram |
Quality: Cardinal House: 1st (Self) |
Mars | Fire | Sattva | Transverse | Neutral | Kali Phosphorica | Amethyst, Diamond | White, Rose-pink | March 21 - April 19 | 0 | 30 | Calcination, a process of burning away impurities to a very refined state. |
Leo Simha Lion |
Quality: Fixed House: 5th (Creativity) |
Sun | Fire | Rajas | Spiral | Positive | Magnesia Phosphorica | Ruby, Diamond | Red, Green | July 24 - Aug 22 | 120 | 150 | Digestion, thus separating good from bad substances. |
Sagittarius Dhanush Archer |
Quality: Mutable House: 9th (Mental Exploration) |
Jupiter | Fire | Tamas | Long Line | Negative | Silicea | Carbuncle, Diamond, Turquoise | Gold, Red, Green | November 21 - December 20 | 240 | 270 | Incineration, which burns away the dregs of one's impurities. |
Cancer Karkata Crab |
Quality: Cardinal House: 4th (Home) |
Moon | Water | Sattva | Transverse | Neutral | Calcarea Fluorica | Black onyx, Emerald | Green, Russet brown | June 19 - July 23 | 90 | 120 | Dissolution, which involves putting one substance into another to create better health. |
Scorpio Vrischika Scorpion |
Quality: Fixed House: 8th (Death and Regeneration) |
Mars | Water | Rajas | Spiral | Positive | Calcarea Sulphuricum | Topaz, Malachite | Golden brown, Black | October 22 - November 20 | 210 | 240 | Separation, which takes things apart to purify them. |
Pisces Mina Fishes |
Quality: Mutable House: 12th (Self-Undoing) |
Jupiter | Water | Tamas | Long Line | Negative | Ferrum Phosphoricum | Chrysolite, Pink-shell, Moonstone | White, Pink, Emerald-green, Black | February 19 - March 20 | 330 | 360 | Projection, showing our vulnerability and possible cleaning. |
Capricorn Makara Mountain Goat |
Quality: Cardinal House: 10th (Career) |
Saturn | Earth | Sattva | Transverse | Neutral | Calcarea Phosphorica | White onyx, Moonstone | Garnet, Brown, Silver-gray, Black | December 21 - January 19 | 270 | 300 | Fermentation, creates a separation by creating a more pure product and toxin release. |
Taurus Vrishaba Bull |
Quality: Fixed House: 2nd (Possessions) |
Venus | Earth | Rajas | Spiral | Positive | Natrum Sulphuricum | Moss agate, Emerald | Red, Lemon yellow | April 20 - May 19 | 30 | 60 | Congelation, whereby cold changes the structure for purification. |
Virgo Kanya Virgin |
Quality: Mutable House: 6th (Service and Health) |
Mercury | Earth | Tamas | Long Line | Negative | Kali Sulphuricum | Virgo, Pink jasper, Hyacinth | Gold, Black | August 23 - September 21 | 150 | 180 | Distillation, or creating heat to separate and purify. |
Polarity Principles
Go to topName | Nervous System | Dosha | Zodiac | PolarityChange | TypeOfForce | Deity | TypeOfTree | CurrentName | CurrentDirection | StateOfMind | Description | CurrentDescription |
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Sattva | Parasympathetic | Vaata | Capricorn, Aries, Libra, Cancer |
Neutral | Creative | Brahma | Tree of Life | Transverse | East-West | Super-consciousness mind. | Sattvic principle is one of neutrality. It is the principle of essence and stillness. It is a presentation of the unconditioned neutral state found in all existence. It is, as the Chinese say, the stillness within motion which is at the centre of the any event. It is the Neutral ground from which energy moves. | It emanates from the positive and negative poles (top and bottom) of the neutral sushumna current of the core energy system. It then spirals transversely around the body. Its function is one of intercommunication and binding. It is a neutral feedback pattern and helps to relate the periphery of the energy system to the core. |
Rajas | Sympathetic | Pitta | Scorpio, Leo, Gemini, Taurus |
Positive | Protective | Vishnu | Tree of Nourishment | Spiral | Foward-Backward | Activity of conscious mind. | Rajasic principle is the positive yang phase of energy movement. It is the driving aspect of energy suggesting action and propulsion whose quality is the expansive, centrifugal phase of energy. It is the drive behind an event or experience. Rajas is the male aspect of our energy system, of assertion, warmth and the sun. | It emanates from the Fire Centre (umbilicus) to encompass the whole of the energy system and it functions to provide the quality of energy for movement, warmth and healing. It governs the distribution of internal vital energy throughout the body. |
Tamas | Central Or Cerebrospinal | Kapha | Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo |
Negative | Destructive | Shiv | Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil | Long Line | North-South | Crystallization effect of Sub-conscious mind or earthbound mind, going into sense life entirely and bound thereby. | Tamasic principle is the negative yin phase of energy movement. It is the quality of the contractive, centripetal phase of energy. It is the phase of completion and of receptivity. It is the female aspect of our energy system, of receptivity and of crystallisation into forms. | It is formed by currents which pulsate individually from each chakra. They emanate from each centre in specific patterns or current lines. Each current is of the quality of energy most like that of its centre. So the current which arises from the Water Centre is thus called the Water current line. They emanate from each chakra, expand outward in a vertical fashion and then return to the centre in a contractive phase. Their function is to regulate and monitor the physiology of the body. |
Vital Essences
Go to topName | Dosha | Description |
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Prana/Qi Neutral |
Vaata | It is the Original Force of Life. It is the subtle energy of the Air principle (Vaata) masterful force behind all the functions of the body and the mind. It is responsible for the corodination of breathing, the senses and the mind. At a depper level it governs the development of elevated states of conscience. |
Tejas/Shen Positive |
Pitta | It is the Inner Radiance. It is the subtle energy of the Fire principle (Pitta) through which we take in impressions and feelings. At a deep level it regulations the expansion of the elevated perceptual capacities. |
Ojas/Jing Negative |
Kapha | It is the Original Vigor. It is the subtle energy of Water principle (Kapha). At a deep level it supports and nourishes all the elevated states of the conscience. Ojas is the essence of the 7 dhatus/tissues. |
Nervous System
Go to topName | Triguna | Vital Essence | Dosha | Subdosha | Description | Reflex Relationships | How To Balance |
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Parasympathetic | Sattva | Prana/Qi | Vaata | Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, Apana | Parasympathetic nervous system tie the periphery to the central core and manifest as a netural pattern of balance and interrelationship. This system balances the action of the sympathetic nervous system. It brings blood to the core and away from the periphery. It encourages digestion and brings blood to these inner organs. It slows down respiratory and cardiac rhythms and is in ascendance in meditative states. | Pending | Perineal Techniques |
Sympathetic | Rajas | Tejas/Shen | Pitta | Sadhaka, Alochaka, Pachaka, Ranjaka, Bhrajaka | Sympathetic nervous system is the system which stimulates the body and prepares it for action. It is the 'flight or fright' system. It brings blood to the periphery for muscular action. It causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the core of the body and its digestive organs and vasodilation in the periphery which brings blood to the muscles for activity. It is the system of action and doing. It speeds up metabolism, heart and respiratory rates. i.e blood goes from inner most to outer most. | Pending | Coccygeal Techniques |
Central Or Cerebrospinal | Tamas | Ojas/Jing | Kapha | Tarpaka, Avalambaka, Kledaka, Bodhaka, Shleshaka | Central Nervous system Or Cerebrospinal system is the body's master computer and system of voluntary action. It is the system that the conscious mind functions through and this function is to bring patterns of though and emotion into form and action. | Pending | Cranial & Cranial Pelvic Therapy |
Body Organs
Go to topName | Element | Meridian | ReflectedIn | OpensInto | SolidOrHollow | YangOrYin | Controls | Stores | Description |
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Gall Bladder | Ether | Gallbladder Meridian | Hollow | Yang | Judgement, Decision making, Skeletal System | Bile | The gallbladder, a sack-like structure, stores bile (greenish fluid) which is produced by the liver and used in the digestive process. The Gallbladder channel is connected with the Liver channel and is also responsible for the unobstruction of Prana as well as the health of the tendons. The gallbladder, due to its connection with the liver, is directly connected to the Ether element and to Pitta. | ||
Liver | Ether | Liver Meridian | Nails | Eyes | Solid | Yin | Planning & Strategy | Hun/Ethereal Soul/Blood | The liver is positioned in the right hypochondria (under the breathing diaphragm). It controls the unobstruction of Prana and blood, and is responsible for the health of the tendons due to their connection with Pitta. The liver also receives food nutrients from the stomach and intestines via the portal veins. It produces and stores various vitamins, sugars and minerals. It also digests the Five Elements (e.g. from a vegetable) and turns them into the form which can be used by the body. This is achieved by the Bhuta-Agnis, the five liver fires which digest the elements. The liver is a Pitta organ, since the word pitta itself is translated as bile, a product which is produced by the liver. Liver system with its gall excretion drives the whole into our very EGO. It ensures smooth flow of Qi. Tears are the fluid of Liver. |
Lungs | Air | Lung Meridian | Throat | Nose | Solid | Yin | Administration, Nervous System | Po/Animal Soul | The lung controls the flow of water and Prana through the body. This occurs because it is only by Prana flowing correctly through the channels that water (body fluids) can similarly flow. It is responsible for the health of the skin and hair, since being a Vata organ it relates to the Air element. There are two lungs in the bodj, one on the right side and one on the left side of the body. Oxygen which carries Prana is taken into the blood and then diffused into the blood stream to be carried elsewhere. Waste carbon dioxide is excreted from the body via the lungs and expiration. Lungs rule exterior (sking, sweat glands, body hair) of the body. If Lung Qi is weak, there may be too much/little sweat and the resistance of Protective Qi will be poor. Lungs move and adjust Water channel. It moves water in 2 directions: (1) To kidney (if the vapor becomes fluid during the use), (2) Circulate and scatter water vapor throughout body, particularly through skin/pores. |
Large Intestine | Air | Large Intestine Meridian | Hollow | Yang | Waste Conduction, Waste Conveyance, Circulation System | The large intestine consists of four sections, the cecum, ascending, transverse and descending colons and is approximately five feet in length. The large intestine absorbs moisture from the digested food, and is also extremely important in the absorption of Prana from food into the body. It manufactures some vitamins in the intestinal flora, forms feces and expels them by the use of peristalsis (waves). The large intestine is related to Vata and Air, and consequently to the lungs and also has an effect on the skin and hair. The Large Intestine channel is located along the arm in a relative position to the Lung channel. It continues to move turbid parts of food and fluids downwards, while at the same time absorbing water from the waste material. At end of process feces is formed. |
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Heart | Fire | Heart Meridian | Face | Tongue | Solid | Yin | Blood, Blood Vessels | Shen/Seat of Consciousness | The heart controls the flow of blood through the body and is the site of Prana, which often controls mental activity according to Charaka. The heart is responsible for the health of the blood vessels. Physiologically, the heart is an involuntary muscle which acts as a pump, contracting and expanding to force blood to all parts of the body. The heart consists of four separate chambers, the upper two are called the Atria (left and right) while the lower two are called the Ventricles. These compartments are separated by muscular partitions called septa (singular: septum). There are also four valves which regulate the flow of blood, two semilunar valves, one tricuspid and one bicuspid or mitral valves. The heart is related to Kapha because it is essentially made of muscle (Earth), but also it is energetically connected to Pitta and the Fire element as well, through its connection with blood. The heart has a pranic channel (nadi) which commences in the heart. It is then logically called the Heart channel. Heart is that organ, which together with the lung is driving the outer substances into our own ETHERIC organization. Also Sweat originates in the heart. While it remains within the body, it is blood. When it is excreted through the skin, it becomes sweat. Therefore, when there is excessive perspiration, there will not be much blood left in the body. Or when someone loses a great amount of the blood, it will be difficult for him to perspire. |
Small Intestine | Fire | Small Intestine Meridian | Hollow | Yang | Separate pure from turbid, Digestion System | The small intestine is positioned in the abdominal area and absorbs 90% of all nutrients. It is approximately twenty feet in length. Since the small intestine is a Fire organ and is related to the heart with which it is internally connectedJ it is also involved in the health of the blood vessels. The small intestine is also the site of Agni, the digestive fire. When Agni becomes low (which can occur due to antibiotics, stress etc.) the digestive process will falter, causing malabsorption of nutrients and the consequential effect of Ama, or toxin build-up in the body. Also, due to low Agni (fire) in the small intestine., various germs and molds etc. (e.g. candida) can be allowed a safe passage to the large intestine where they lodge and begin to cause dysfunctions. The Small Intestine channel is located in the arm in a relative position to the Heart channel, with which it is related. Clear is sent to Spleen, and turbid is sent to Large Intestine. It manages Receiving, Containing, and Transforming. |
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Triple Warmer | Fire | Triple Warmer Meridian | Hollow | Yang | Lymphatic System | The tridosha is not a physiological organ per se., but in Ayurveda it is considered as such. Tridosha is a generalization of the three areas of the trunk which relate to the three humors (doshas). These are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. As the trunk can be considered a hollow pipe, then the Tridosha is a hollow organ. Tridoshas literally means "three-humors". The flow of fluids through these three areas of the trunk can be affected by an imbalance in one or more of the three humors, so that the mutual balance of all is reflected in the Tridosha and its pranic channel. The Tridosha (3D) and the pericardium are therefore related and their pranic channels interconnect. It is a pathway that makes organs a complete system. Upper burner is everything above the diaphragm: head, chest, heart, and lungs. Middle burner diaphragm to waist (above naval): spleen and stomach. Lower burner is area below naval including kidney, liver, uterus, intestines, bladder. |
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Pericardium | Fire | Pericardium Meridian | Solid | Yin | Although not strictly an organ per se, the pericardium is nevertheless recognized as one in Ayurveda. It is a sac which surrounds (protective screen) the heart and usually swells with fluid during a disease (pericarditis). It is connected to the diaphragm, the heart blood vessels and the thoracic wall. This organ has an effect on the Kapha flow. Its pranic energy channel is located along the arms. | ||||
Kidney | Water | Kidney Meridian | Head hair | Ears | Solid | Yin | Water, Reproduction, Growth | Zhi/Essence/Jing/Root of Life/Will | The two kidneys are positioned directly behind the eighth to tenth ribs. It controls water metabolism and is responsible for the bones, marrow and affects the reproductive organs since these are positioned in the Vata area of the trunk. It also separates waste products and water from the blood to excrete as urine. Through its drying action on fluids in the body (just like a flood-gate), the kidneys relate to Vata. When it removes water, it relates to Vata, but while it retains water in the body, it deals with Kapha. The kidney has a pranic channel which connects with the legs. Kidney drives our own Etheric energy (which was converted from outside by Heart and Lungs) into our ASTRAL organization. The kidneys communicate with our outside world. Kidney is the source of reproduction, development and muturation. All circulation of water in body depends on the vaporizing power of kidneys. The spleen also vaporizes pure fluids as it raises the pure essences of food and fluids but its vaporization power is dependent on the Kidney fire. |
Bladder | Water | Bladder Meridian | Hollow | Yang | Storage of fluids/humors, Reproduction | The urinary bladder is a membranous sack which stores urine after it is produced and excreted by the kidneys. It connects with the kidneys via two pipes called ureters. The bladder and the kidneys both affect the health of the bones, marrow and the reproductive system related to Vata. It receives fluids from the lungs and small intestine, temporarily holds the fluids, transforms them into urine, aided by kidney qì/yáng, and excretes the urine. |
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Spleen | Earth | Spleen Meridian | Lips | Mouth | Solid | Yin | Transformation, Transportation, Blood | Yi/Thought | The spleen controls digestion and the transportation of blood. It is responsible for the muscles. The spleen, positioned in the upper left side of the abdominal cavity, functions also to remove and destroy disease-producing organisms from the blood stream. It stores blood in order to release it when required, as when excessive bleeding occurs. Due to its connection with the blood, the spleen is related to Pitta. However, it is also related to Kapha because of its connection with the earth element and its attribute of growth. In fact, the difference between muscle and fat (both contain earth and water) is that the spleen heavily deals with blood, and through its heat (fire) it turns earth and water (as though by baking) into muscle. It is the heat that makes the difference between muscle and fat. Fat is analogous to gelatin powder (earth) and water, it results in a cold, unstable (floppy) concoction. Muscle, on the other hand, is like making a mixture of cake powder (earth) and water and placing it in the oven (heat) to bake. The result is like a solid structure much more stable than the gelatin (jelly) product. The spleen has a pranic channel which connects with the legs. Spleen governs blood and holds blood in proper places (just like banks of river). Spleen is the Charge of production of Qi and blood. |
Stomach | Earth | Stomach Meridian | Hollow | Yang | Receiving & Fermenting | The stomach is positioned in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. It is connected with the esophagus at the top end and at the small intestine by the pyloric sphincter or valve. Its main function is to receive and macerate food with the aid of the gastric juices. This mixture is eventually thinned down into chyme which exits the stomach and enters the duodenum (small intestine). Some experts believe that it is a subtle form of chyme which is produced in the stomach and attacks the lung when Kapha is aggravated. The stomach works in conjunction with the spleen which carries on the functions of digestion and absorption. As with the spleen, with which it is internally related, the stomach also affects the muscles. Growth in the body is under the control of Kapha, the anabolic humor. The stomach is a very important part of this humor. The Stomach channel is positioned along the legs in a direct relationship with the spleen. It is responsible for receiving and ripening ingested food and fluids. 'Pure' part is sent to spleen and 'turbid' part is sent to Small Intestine. |
Doshas
Go to topDosha | Subdoshas | Responsibility | LocationsInBody | ModernChemistry | Description | Symptoms In Body When Normal | Symptoms In Body When Increased | Symptoms In Body When Decreased | Disorders | Treatment Plan |
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Vaata Element: Ether, Air Essence: Prana/Qi Triguna: Sattva Nervous: Parasympathetic Force: Creative Life Activity: Catabolism/Reducing Accumulation: Summer Defective: Rainy Pacification: Autumn |
Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, Apana |
Movement Communication Transport |
Colon (Main) Urinary tract Waist Legs Feet Bones Ear and organ of touch (skin) |
Master control system DNA Nervous system Homeostasis Sodium/Potassium balance Mitosis Meiosis Chemical transfer of messsages in brain Excess of enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) |
Vaata is that primal constituents of the living body, whose structure is Ether-Air (or vital life force and healing power of Vaata i.e Prana), and whose function is Raajasic, it being concerned with the production of those physical and mental proceses which are predominantly raajasic (activating or dynamic) in nature; hence, the presence of vaata is to be inferred in such mental phenomena as exhibition of enthusiasm, concentration, etc., as also in such physical phenomena as respiration, circulation, voluntary action of every kind, excertion and so on. It will be seen that many of these physical phenomena are included among those which modern physiologists would assign primarily to the activities of the Nervous system (both cerebropsinal and autonomic). Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat. |
Enthusiasm, inspiration, expiration, movements, normal processing of dhatus, and normal elimination if excreta. Holds up the systems and organs, initiates upward and downward movements, leads and controls the mind, employs all sense organs in their activity, carries all sense objects, causes structural formation of all bodily dhatus, promotes union in the body, prompts speech, originates touch and sound, is the root of auditory and tactile sense organs, is source of exhiliration and courage, stimulated agni, absorbs dosas, throws out excreta, makes the gross and subtle channels, shapes the foetus and maintains life-span. | Produces emaciation, black dis-coloration, desire for hot things, distention of the abdomen, constipation, loss of strength, sleep and of sensory functions, irrelevant speech, giddiness and timidity (peevishness). Separation, dislocation, division, attachment, tearing malaise, exhilaration, thirst, tremors, circumvention, looseness, piercing pain, pain , movement, tastelessness, numbness, contraction, stiffness, limping. Agitates mind, affects all the sense organs, destroys, deforms or detains the embryo for long, produces fear, grief, confusion, anxiety and excessive delirium and (at the end) stops the vital breath. | Debility of body, the person speaks very little and does very little physical activity, loss of sensation (awareness) and of consciousness and occurrance of all the symptoms of increased kapha. | Cracking in soles, pain in foot, foot drop, numbness in feet, pain in ankles, stiffness in ankles, cramps in calf, sciatica, tearing pain in knees, stiffness in thighs, loss of movement in thighs, lameness, prolapse of rectum, pain in anus, twitching in scrotum, stiffness in penis, pain in groins, pain in pelvis, pain in defecation, upward movement of V (‘udavarta’), limping, hunch back, dwarfism, stiffness in sacral region, stiffness in back, compression in sides, twisting pain in abdomen, cardiac dysfunction, tachycardia, shivering in chest, constriction in chest, chest pain, wasting of arms, stiffness of neck, stiffness of sternomastoid, hoarseness of voice, pain in jaw, cracking of lips, pain in eyes/cleft palate, pain in teeth, loose teeth, dumbness [inability to speak], stammering, astringent taste in mouth, dryness of mouth, loss of taste sensation, loss of smell sensation, ear-ache, “dizziness, in ears” [??], hardness in hearing, deafness, stiffness in eyelids, contraction in eyelids, loss of vision, pain in eyes, squint, twisting of eyebrows, pain in the temporal region, pain in forehead, headache, cracking of scalp, facial paralysis, monoplegia, hemiplegia, polyplegia, convulsions, tetanic convulsions, feeling of darkness before the eyes, giddiness, tremors, yawning, hiccup, malaise, excessive delirium, roughness, coarseness, blackish and reddish luster, insomnia, and instability of mind. | It is pacified by drugs having opposite quality to it’s own qualities. Sweet, sour, salted, unctuous, and hot therapeutic measures, and also application of non-unctuous and unctuous enema, snuffing, diet, massage, anointing, bath, etc. in appropriate dose and time. Non-unctuous and unctuous enema are the most important. They overcome all vata symptoms like cutting down a tree at the roots surely kills all trunk, branches and leaves. Oil is also a prime remedy for Vaata. |
Pitta Element: Fire, Water Essence: Tejas/Shen Triguna: Rajas Nervous: Sympathetic Force: Protective Life Activity: Metabolism/Maintenance Accumulation: Rainy Defective: Autumn Pacification: Early Rainy |
Sadhaka, Alochaka, Pachaka, Ranjaka, Bhrajaka |
Metabolism Chemical reactions Digestion Transformation |
Solar Plexus (main) Sweat Chyle Lymph Blood Plasma Stomach Small Intestine Eye Organ of touch (skin) |
Krebs cycle ATP and other high-energy molecules Enzyme synthesis Amonia acid Entropy production Amino acid Enzymes Hormones Mitochondria Bile Hydrochloric acid Endocrine system Oestron-Progesterone level Low thyroid level Thyroxine (if low then Pitta low) |
Pitta is that primal constituent of the living body, whose structure is Fire-Water (or inner light and healing power of Pitta i.e Tejas), and whose function is Saatwic, it being concerned with the production of those physical and mental processes which are predominantly saatwic (balancing or transformative) in nature; hence, the presence of Pitta is to be inferred in such mental phenomena like intellection and clear concentration, as also in such physical phenomena as digestion, assimilation, heat production and so on. It will be seen that many of these physical phenomena are among those which modern physiologists would include under the activities of Thermogenetic and Nutritional systems (including thermogenesis and the activities of glandular or secretory structures), especially of the endocrine glands whose internal secretions or hormones are now known to be of such vital importance in digestion, assimilation, tissue-building and metabolism generally. Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat. |
Vision, digestion, maintenance of body temperature, heat, hunger, thirst, softness in body, appetite, complexion, lustre, cheerfulness and intellect, courage, prowess, exhilaration, clarity. | Burning, heat, inflammation, perspiration, moisture, sloughing, itching, discharge, redness, along with the appearance of respective smell, color and taste, yellow coloration of the feces, urine, eyes, and skin, excess of hunger and thirst, feeling of burning sensation and very little sleep. | Produces weakness of digestive activity, coldness and loss of lustre (complexion). | Heating, scorching, burning, intense burning, fuming, hyperacidity, burning in the stomach and esophagus, internal burning, burning in scapular region, pyrexia, over-perspiration, foul smell in body, tearing of body parts, excessive moisture in blood (possibly uraemic conditions), moistening of muscles, burning in skin, tearing of skin, thickening of skin [[scleroderma]], urticarial patches, pustules, internal hemorrhage, haemmorhagic patches, greenishness, yellowness, bluishness, herpes, jaundice, bitterness in mouth, bloody smell from mouth, foetid smell form mouth, excessive thirst, loss of contentment, stomatitis, inflammation in throat, inflammation in eyes, inflammation in anus, inflammation in penis, discharge of pure blood, fainting, green or yellow color in eyes, urine and feces. | Pitta is pacified immediately by substances opposite to it’s own qualities. Sweet, bitter, astringent and cold measures and application of unction, purgation, pasting, bath, massage, etc. which alleviate pitta. Purgation is the best, because it removes the source of Pitta quite effectively. An analogy: In a wood stove, when we remove the fire from it’s firechamber, the stove surely becomes cold. Ghee is also a top remedy for Pitta. |
Kapha Element: Water, Earth Essence: Ojas/Jing Triguna: Tamas Nervous: Central Or Cerebrospinal Force: Destructive Life Activity: Anabolism/Building Accumulation: Early Winter Defective: Spring Pacification: Summer |
Tarpaka, Avalambaka, Kledaka, Bodhaka, Shleshaka |
Structure Cohesion Lubrication |
Chest (main) Head Neck Joints Stomach Small Intestine Fat Plasma Pancreas Nose Tongue |
Lipids Polysaccharides Fatty acid Phospholiquid Interstitial fluid Intercullar fluid Cytoplasm Synovial fluid Cerebral fluid Myelin sheath |
Kapha is that primal constituent of the living body, whose structure is Water-Earth (or ultimate energy reserve of body that manifests from Kapha i.e Ojas), and whose function is Taamasic, it being concerned with the production of those physical and mental processes which are predominantly taamasic (conserving or stabilizing) in nature; hence the presence of kapha is to be inferred in such mental phenomena as the exhibition of courage, forbearance, etc., as also in such physical phenomena as the promotion of bodily strength and build, integration of the structural elements of the body into stable structures, the maintenance of smooth working joints, and so on. It will be seen that many of these physical phenomena are among those which modern physiologists would include under the activities of the Skeletal and Anabolic systems. Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat. |
Lubrication, binding, firmness, heaviness, potency, strength, forbearance, restraint, and absence of greed. Firmness, development, enthusiasm, potency, knowledge, understanding. | Whiteness (e.g white coloration of feces), coldness, itching, immobility, heaviness, unctuousness, numbness, moistening, mucous covering, binding sweetness, chronicity [slow pace/ non-resolving of conditions]. Kapha produces weakness and depletion disorders. It also produces these symptoms: laxity, emaciation, idleness, impotency, ignorance, confusion and other conditions. Debility of digestive activity, excess salivation, lassitude, feeling of heaviness, white coloration (of feces etc.), coldness, looseness of the body parts, dyspnoea, cough and excess of sleep. | Causes dizziness, emptiness of the organs of kapha, tremors of the heart (palpitation) and looseness of the joints. | Saturation, drowsiness, excessive sleep, cold sensation, heaviness in body, lassitude, sweetness in mouth, salivation, mucous expectoration, excess dirt, excess mucous, indigestion, “plastering” of heart*, plastering of throat, accumulation in vessels*, goitre, over-plump-ness, urticarial eruptions, urticarial patches, white lustre, whiteness in urine, eyes and feces. | Substances having the opposite qualities to Kapha reduce it. Pungent, bitter, astringent, sharp, hot and rough measures. Also fomentation, emesis, snuffing, exercise, etc. Emesis is the best. It works surely, just as rice plants will surely dry out and die when the rice field’s earth water dam is opened up. Honey is a top remedy for Kapha. |
SubDoshas
Go to topSubDosha | Direction | Situated In | Energy Prevades In | Functions | Governs | Description | Disorders |
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Prana Lead Breath Dosha: Vaata Element: Ether |
Upward, Inward | Head | Heart | Breathing & Swallowing of food | Reception of all | Prana is present in the head and moves downward and inward. It is connected with higher cerebral function. Prana vayu is located in the cranial cavity and it moves in the head. It also moves down to the throat, heart, trachea, lungs, and diaphragm. Because of this movement, prana is responsible for inhalation.Prana creates a union of outer cosmic prana and inner prana. Prana moves the mind and prana becomes mind. If one controls prana, one can control the mind. Prana is movement of mind, thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensation, and perception. When prana is motionless, it becomes blissful awareness. So, awareness becomes perception, perception becomes sensation, and sensation becomes feelings. Then thoughts arise and feelings become emotions. This is the natural order. Motionless prana is Pure Awareness. The moment prana moves in a particular direction, awareness becomes attention and attention becomes perception. Through perception, prana creates sensation through which one senses the object of perception. Then sensation becomes feelings and feelings create emotion. Therefore, emotion is the reaction to the flow of prana and all emotions come from memory. | Disorders above the belly button. Palpitation, dyspnea, undue awareness of respiration, or breathlessness, anxiety, nervousness, fear and anger, inability to focus mind, stroke, paralysis, grand mal epilepsy, sleep apnea, tremors of Parkinson's disease, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, hiccoughs, constant burping. |
Udana Upward Breath Dosha: Vaata Element: Air |
Upward | Throat | Circulation flow around head & neck | Moves upward | Speech & Intellect, Self-expression |
The next important vayu is udana, which is upward moving energy. Udana vayu is located in the diaphragm and moves upward through the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and throat. Udana also goes up into the brain and stimulates memory. Udana is the nerve impulse that takes place at the solar plexus and tracheal plexus. It governs the movement of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, and helps the process of exhalation. Udana is responsible for speech and expression. A person cannot speak without exhalation. Prana vayu is the energy that brings oxygen into the lungs and udana vayu is responsible for exhalation of carbon dioxide. Udana vayu helps oxygenation. When oxygenation is good, the person appears fresh and vital. When a child crawls on the floor and tries to raise its head, that is udana vayu. If udana is weak, the child cannot lift its head or support its neck. | Difficulty of speech, such as stuttering or muttering, lack of memory, lack of creativity, and no sense of goal or direction, depression and discoloration of the skin, hoarseness of voice, asthma, pneumonia, emphysema - as well as blushing and flushing. |
Samana Equalizing Breath Dosha: Vaata Element: Fire |
Periphery to Center of Body | Abdomen | Abdomen | Isolation, Separation, Splitting |
Digestion | Samana vayu is present in the small intestine and navel. It moves the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. This vayu provides the stimulus for the secretion of digestive juices. Therefore, samana vayu is closely connected with agni (digestive fire). There are agnis in the liver and samana vayu provides the energy to secrete the liver enzymes. The bile that is secreted from the liver, along with the liver enzymes, are accumulated in the gallbladder by samana vayu. It constricts the gallbladder and pushes the bile from the gallbladder through the bile duct into the duodenum. All of these movements are governed by samana vayu. This vayu plays an important role in creating hunger. When one feels hungry, samana is awake. Samana sends a message to prana asking for food. When one eats, samana vayu stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and opens the pyloric valve for movement of foodstuff into the duodenum. Samana vayu brings the foodstuff into the cecum, which is called the second stomach. The entire movement around the belly button is samana vayu and this movement is linear and outward. | Disorders at the belly button. Loss of appetite, indigestion, increased or decreased peristalsis, bloating, lack of absorption and assimilation, poor digestion, malabsorption syndrome. |
Vyana Pervading Breath Dosha: Vaata Element: Water |
Circular, Center to Periphery of Body | Heart and Lungs | Whole body | Pulsation, Throbbing |
Autonomic nervous system, Circulation of all subtances |
The main function of vyana vayu is to maintain cardiac activity, circulation, nutrition and oxygenation of cell tissues and organ systems. Vyana vayu is present in the heart and maintains the circulation of arterial blood, venous blood, and lymphatic circulation. Vyana moves throughout the body. Vyana is a strong vayu and all reflex actions, including the corneal reflex, are governed by its energy. It is responsible for the movement of the joints and skeletal muscles through the reflex arc. The reflex arc goes only to the spinal cord and not to the brain, and the spinal cord answers these reflexes. | Poor circulation and sudden lack of oxygenation, when coronary arteries are clogged a person may get ischemic heart disease, Edema, or stagnation of blood in the lower extremities, Horripilation, Shivering. |
Apana Downward Breath Dosha: Vaata Element: Earth |
Downward, Outward | Pelvic | Lower Abdomen | Holding | Elimination of all substances | Apana vayu is present in the pelvic cavity, in the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, and urinary tract. Apana vayu is also present in the vagina and cervix of a woman and testicles, prostate, and urethra of a man. It moves downward and outward. It regulates the function of the kidneys. The urine is filtered in the kidneys and drop-by-drop is brought down into the bladder. It also stimulates menstruation, defecation, and flatulence. Apana is motor function working with different segments of the lumbosacral spine. From the lumbosacral spine the message is carried to the bladder to evacuate urine; to the rectum to evacuate feces; to the womb to produce menstruation or delivery of a child. Apana pushes the child from the womb. It nourishes the bones through the colon mucous membrane and the absorption of minerals It regulates the movement of the sciatic nerve and the lower part of the body. It is also responsible for movement of sperm in the man and the desire to make love. In the woman, apana stimulates ovulation, regulates menstruation, and during pregnancy apana nourishes the fetus and moves it during delivery. During intercourse, apana of the man and woman merge together and bring the meeting of the sperm and ovum. Apana is responsible for conception. If apana is weak, conception is not possible. If apana vayu is weak, a woman accumulates fat in the thighs. | Disorders below the belly button are associated with this vayu. Constipation, Diarrhea, Retention of urine, no menstruation or heavy manstruation. Pain during menstruation, pain during sex, lower backache, paint during ovulation, sexual impariment, premature ejaculation or premature orgasm, osteoporosis. |
Sadhaka Helper Dosha: Pitta Element: Ether |
N.A | Brain (gray matter) | Heart | Conscious thinking and emotions, Comprehension |
Intellect & Memory | Sadhaka pitta is present in the gray matter of the brain as certain neurotransmitters, and in the heart as part of the cardiac plexus or the heart chakra. It is responsible for knowledge, understanding, comprehension, and appreciation. It transforms sensations into feelings and emotions. It also creates the feeling of “I am" that is ego. In Vedic philosophy the ego is not a bad thing. A person must have self-confidence, self-esteem, and that self-esteem is called ego. ahamkara. Self-esteem is essential for survival and growth. The pitta present in the nervous system that is responsible for all neuro-chemical changes is sadhaka pitta. The gray matter of the brain regulates the temperature of neurons and that is also sadhaka pitta. It is sadhaka pitta that helps to transform molecules of food, water, and air into a biological cellular component called cytoplasm. The content of cytoplasm is further transformed into awareness by subtle cellular metabolic activity because of sadhaka pitta. All biochemical neurotransmitters, which are necessary to maintain higher cerebral activity, fall under sadhaka pitta. The unprocessed cytoplasmic content becomes emotion. Every thought, feeling, and emotion should be processed into intelligence. That which is not processed is crystallized and stored in the connective tissue. Sadhaka pitta also transforms physical sound into nerve impulse, which is carried to the center of hearing where every sound, as a nerve impulse, is transformed, cooked, digested, and translated into meaning. Meaning is feeling. The word “love” creates certain feelings in one's heart. Love cannot be described but pure essence of love can be felt. If you say that anything that cannot be described does not exist, that means you have lost feeling. Feeling is called ESP—extrasensory perception. Sadhaka pitta, which is present in the brain cells as a specialized neuro-chemical substance, creates ESP, the important sixth sense. Prana is a flow of awareness and this flow of intelligence is neuro-electricity that is moving through the nerves and delivering a message. Though messenger molecules are RNA molecules, prana brings the message from DNA to RNA. So there is a functional relationship between DNA molecules, which create new cells, and RNA molecules, which are the messengers. Prana brings the message. Past memory and experience is stored in the RNA/DNA molecules. In the process of recognition, sadhaka pitta penetrates the memory and chooses a particular file from the vast hologram of RNA/DNA molecules. This is a function of buddhi, the intellect. 'Reality' is a product of mind. Reality in this room is different to reality in another room. 'Truth' that is confined by time and space becomes reality. 'Actuality' is a product of the senses. The pencil in someone’s hand is actual to that person at that time. Therefore, it is also reality to them. When you look at them holding the pencil, it is your reality, but only when you touch it does it become actual to you. So what is the relationship between Truth, reality, and actuality? Reality has to pass through actuality, or actuality must come in close contact with reality, in order to realize Truth. So Truth is unconditional, universal absolute. The moment a person experiences that, it becomes personal reality. As long as a person is in the dream, dream is reality. When he comes out of the dream, reality changes, because reality is bound by time and space. Truth is not. In that sense, awareness is Truth, consciousness is reality, and perception is actuality. So perception has to pass through consciousness in order to reach awareness, which means actuality has to go through reality in order to reach the Truth. This transformation is governed by sadhaka pitta. It is sadhaka pitta that bridges this function of looking and listening with total existence. Then existence becomes actual. When we internalize actuality, or reality, it becomes Truth. Truth has a relationship with reality and actuality, but actuality and reality may not have a relationship to the Truth, because the bridge between actuality and reality of Truth is sadhaka pitta. Therefore, we can only have a clear relationship with Truth if sadhaka pitta is healthy. Sadhaka pitta is necessary for the transformation of an object into pure experience. When experience is recorded in the brain cells, it becomes memory and memory is knowledge. | No information available. |
Alochaka Seer Dosha: Pitta Element: Air |
N.A | Eyes | Eyes | Maintains iris color, Visual perception |
Vision | Alochaka pitta is present in the eye and governs the luster, color, and translucence of the eye. It is present in the cornea to maintain transference and translucence. It is present in the iris to maintain color and in the lens to maintain transference. It is also present in the vitreous humor and in the cone and rod cells. Alochaka pitta is necessary for optical perception. It maintains the temperature of the eyeball, the color of the iris, color vision, and vision of light. When you look at an object, that image is formed on the retina and absorbed by the sharp quality of alochaka pitta into the optic nerve. Then prana vayu carries that image to the mind for interpretation. Alochaka pitta maintains visual perception and three-dimensional vision. If you have only one eye, what you see is a flat picture. Binocular vision, with two eyes, is three-dimensional. One of the important functions of alochaka pitta, along with prana, is accommodation (ability to focus), which means the constriction or dilation of the pupil, so that appropriate light is allowed to enter and fall on the retina for clear perception of an object. Alochaka pitta is responsible for generating the visual impulse, which prana then carries to the mind, to buddhi, where interpretation of the impulse is accomplished by sadhaka pitta. So, alochaka pitta meets sadhaka pitta in buddhi, where interpretation of visual perception takes place. This meeting point is in the occipital cortex, the posterior (back) portion of the head. If there is trauma at this meeting point, a person may become blind. Alochaka pitta is also associated with emotions. Different emotions bring a different chemistry to the tears. Tears of joy and love are sweet, scanty, and cool, and come from the lateral (outer) side of the eye. Tears of anger come from the center of the eye and are sour to the taste, and hot. Tears of frustration, grief, sadness, and fear come from the medial (inner) side and are bitter and astringent to the taste. Eyes have the capacity to see the truth. When you look without judgment, without interference of thought and mind, the eyes become the windows of God and you can perceive the Truth. If your thought and mind interfere, then you perceive reality, because reality is a product of your mind. We need sensitive alochaka pitta that can perceive the truth of reality, the truth of actuality. When you perceive the Truth, there is love, clarity, compassion, and pure awareness. | Glaucoma, changes in the eyes leading to shortsightedness or farsightedness. If alochaka pitta is increased, it may create conjunctivitis, styes, iritis, burning sensation in the eye, and photophobia. |
Pachaka Cooker Dosha: Pitta Element: Fire |
N.A | Small Intestine, Stomach |
Small Intestine, Stomach |
Digestion, Absorption & Assimilation of food |
Digestion | The pitta present in the stomach and small intestine is called pachaka pitta. The intestinal digestive juice that is secreted from the villi of the small intestine is also pachaka pitta. The pachaka pitta in the stomach is a part of jathara agni. Jathara means stomach. This agni is the central fire, gastric fire, and this digestive fire in the stomach is the main agni in the body. When the gastric fire in the stomach is high and there is more secretion of hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, the stomach becomes grouchy and creates the sensation of hunger. The pachaka pitta in the stomach and the pachaka pitta in the small intestine work together. Jathara agni is composed of pachaka pitta, prana vayu, samana vayu, and kledaka kapha. This pitta governs the digestion in the stomach within the first two hours after the ingestion of food. Then the pyloric valve opens and the food passes into the duodenum, the upper part of the small intestine. | Hyperacidity, hypoglycemia, and craving for sugar, gastritis, peptic ulcer, indigestion, anorexia, and dyspepsia. |
Ranjaka Colorer Dosha: Pitta Element: Earth |
N.A | Liver, Spleen, Intrinsic Factor in Stomach |
Liver, Spleen, Intrinsic Factor in Stomach |
Produces bile, Liver enzymes, Gives color to blood, Blood formation |
Blood | Ranjaka pitta in the liver gives color to all tissues. Skin color, hair color and the color of eyes are related to ranjaka pitta. Ranjaka pitta is responsible for erythrogenesis, the creation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, which are mixed with rasa dhatu, the plasma. Thus, ranjaka pitta is responsible for giving color to the blood. Ranjaka pitta in the stomach is intrinsic factor, which is responsible for the production of blood in the bone marrow. Ranjaka pitta in the spleen kills bacteria and parasites as well as produces some white blood cells (rasa dhatu), so its job is more protective. There is a functional integrity between the liver, stomach, spleen, and bone marrow. If the function of the liver is affected, the bone marrow will also be affected. If the function of the stomach is affected, it will affect the liver. In a way, the spleen and liver also have functional integrity. The job of the spleen is to filter the blood and to send unwanted, heavy, old red blood cells to the liver; the liver destroys them and separates the hemoglobin from the blood. Then the liver utilizes the hemoglobin that is liberated for the production of bile salts, pigment, and enzymes. Therefore, when the spleen is enlarged the liver may also be enlarged, and vice versa. There is a fine line between ranjaka agni, bhuta agni (element fires), and rakta agni. Ranjaka agni incorporates bhuta agni. It gives color to rasa dhatu and transforms rasa into immature (asthayi) rakta dhatu. Bhuta agni is the specialized function of ranjaka agni in the liver that converts food and other substances into their elemental components. Rakta agni does further transformation of asthayi rakta into mature (sthayi) rakta dhatu, essential to the maturation of red blood cells. There are 5 bhuta agnis: Nabhasa agni (Ether fire), Vayavya agni (Air fire), Tejo agni (Fire), Apo agni (Water fire), Parthiva agni (Earth fire). There is a relationship between ranjaka pitta and alochaka pitta, the pitta associated with the eyes. If the sclera is yellow, it is due to a disorder of ranjaka pitta and alochaka pitta. The eyes and liver are connected, and toxicity in the liver may create visual disturbance. Photophobia is sensitivity to light due to toxicity in the liver. The same thing happens if a person drinks too much alcohol. When the liver metabolizes alcohol, excess pitta is produced. Visual perception on a subtle level is also affected, because a ranjaka pitta disorder may even affect the sadhaka pitta of the brain. | Hepatitis, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, mononucleosis. When kapha disturbs ranjaka pitta, the person may develop gallstones. If kapha is long-standing and lingers in the liver, the person may develop high cholesterol, fatty degeneration of the liver, or steatorrhea (fatty diarrhea). |
Bhrajaka Shiner Dosha: Pitta Element: Water |
N.A | Skin | Whole body | Maintains skin color, Texture and temperature, Stereognosis |
Normal pigmentation of skin | This pitta keeps the skin warm and is responsible for normal complexion and luster. It also helps in the processing of oils, pastes, and medications applied externally to the skin. When we apply, for instance, sandalwood or ginger paste, the agni principle of bhrajaka absorbs and assimilates the substance. The skin is a gate or door that is kept functional by bhrajaka pitta. Bhrajaka pitta works in connection with ranjaka pitta and pachaka pitta. Skin care is important in Ayurveda. Oil is absorbed through the skin and the quality of the oil penetrates deeply into the connective tissue all the way to the bone. The medium that carries and absorbs that oil is bhrajaka pitta. | Eczema, dermatitis, acne, and anesthesia—loss of sense of touch, tingling, and numbness. |
Tarpaka Satisfier Dosha: Kapha Element: Ether |
N.A | Brain (white matter) | Myelin Sheath, Cerebrospinal Fluid |
Subconscious thinking and emotions, memory |
Intelligence | Tarpaka kapha is predominantly present in the white matter of the brain. It is thick, sticky, slimy, and soft. Tarpaka nourishes the brain cells. The liquid qualities of tarpaka kapha are present in the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid, which surround the soft brain tissue and the spinal cord. Tarpaka kapha brings energy to rasa dhatu (plasma) by way of the sweet and salty tastes, creating a feeling of happiness. If a crying child is given sugar, he becomes happy and stops crying. Another important site of tarpaka kapha is the myelin sheath, a protective sheath surrounding most nerve cells. Tarpaka kapha lubricates the sinuses and nasal cavities and is present in the spinal cord, where it governs the reflex arc. The tarpaka kapha in the spinal cord acts as a medium for the completion of the circuit for the reflex arc. If batteries are dry, nothing happens. So tarpaka kapha in the spinal cord acts like a battery solution. Tarpaka kapha helps to create neurological time, which is stimulus and response. Psychological time is thought. There is no space without time. Time is space and space is distance. If tarpaka kapha becomes thick and firm, there is crystallization, rigidity, and callousness, which create confusion. Confusion is conclusion and this conclusion is judgment that is stored in tarpaka kapha. We carry the memory of our parents' illnesses within the DNA molecules, which is tarpaka kapha. If a person’s grandfather had diabetes, taipaka kapha carries, tapaka kapha carries that memory of diabetes in the person's cells. We seek security by retaining memories and tarpaka kapha performs this task. When a child burns his hand in a fire, that memory is recorded. Now when he sees fire, he knows not to play with the flame. There is safety and security in biological memory, which is absolutely necessary for safety. We also have psychological memories of childhood suffering. Whatever treatment received from parents or teachers during the first seven years of life, stays with us through life and shapes our personality. Within tarpaka kapha there is a space beyond time and aging, which can be reached through sensitive awareness. In other words, one can avoid the DNA problems. Within that space, a person will no longer live in the past. To live in the present means to live in a timeless space. To live now means to live in eternity. To live in your relationships with these qualities of taipaka kapha is to live with God. | Stroke paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, or brain tumors. Concussion, compression, or contusion may affect tarpaka kapha and change the entire personality. |
Avalambaka Supporter Dosha: Kapha Element: Earth |
N.A | Lungs, Pleural Cavity, Heart, Respiratory Tract, Spine |
Heart | Support, Holds emotions, Supports all kapha systems |
Energy in Limbs | Avalambaka kapha is an important kapha that supports all kapha systems in the body, functionally as well as structurally. It includes the spine as well as the lungs and heart. It carries pranic energy from the lungs to every cell, tissue, and organ. It is supportive to both the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Avalambaka kapha is present in the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, in the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. Avalambaka kapha also supports the intracostal muscles and ribs. Because of its liquid quality, avalambaka kapha helps with gaseous exchange by removing unwanted carbon dioxide from the alveoli so that oxygen can enter. In addition, avalambaka kapha provides the liquid quality within the pulmonary trunk so that oxygenated blood can be carried to the heart. Avalambaka kapha protects the lungs and alveoli, and maintains the tone of the muscular layer of the bronchi. In addition, as pericardial fluid it protects the heart muscle. Kledaka kapha and avalambaka kapha have functional integrity. Without kledaka kapha, avalambaka kapha cannot do anything. Avalambaka creates confidence, courage, and ability to face problems so that the chest is expanded. When the chest is contracted, the person is not able to cope with challenges. Psychologically, avalambaka kapha is associated with support, love, and compassion. | When there is excessive grief and sadness, avalambaka kapha becomes sticky, and lung function is affected. The lungs are the seat of grief and sadness. The inferior quality of avalambaka kapha may create pulmonary changes and collapse of the bronchial lumen. Bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, and emphysema are all due to dysfunction of avalambaka kapha. |
Kledaka Wetter Dosha: Kapha Element: Fire |
N.A | Stomach, Gastrointestinal Tract |
Stomach | Gastric secretion, Digestion and absorption, Nourishes rasa |
Moistening of food in stomach | Kledaka kapha is present in the gastrointestinal tract. It is liquid, soft, slightly oily, and slimy. This kapha creates a protective lining as the gastric mucous membrane. This membrane can be destroyed when food is consumed. Cayenne pepper, curry pepper, and alcohol dissolve the mucous membrane. Within 72 hours, kledaka kapha provides a fresh, new mucosal lining to protect the wall of the stomach. The stomach is divided into the greater curvature and the lesser curvature. The lesser curvature is the acid bearing area that secretes more hydrochloric acid and other digestive juices, which are pachaka pitta. The greater curvature, or fundus, produces more kledaka kapha. The lesser curvature of the stomach is near the liver, a pitta organ. The greater curvature is near the spleen, whose function is to filter blood. Sleeping on the left side suppresses kapha and builds pitta. The greater curvature of the stomach goes down and the lesser curvature is pressed toward the liver, creating more acid secretion. People who sleep on the left side can increase digestive fire but may have hyperacidity. People who sleep on the right side can calm pitta but might induce kapha aggravation, leading to sinus congestion. Sleeping on the right side brings more spleen energy, while sleeping on the left side suppresses spleen energy and builds more liver energy. When you sleep on the right side, the stomach empties earlier, because the pyloric valve is on the right. However, the food leaving the stomach may not be fully digested. Optimally, one should wait three or more hours after a meal before going to sleep so the stomach has emptied completely. | With excess kledaka: Obesity, obsessive eating habits, hyperglycemia, diabetes, high cholesterol. With insufficient kledaka: hypoglycemia, peptic ulcer. |
Bodhaka Perceiver Dosha: Kapha Element: Air |
N.A | Mouth | Mouth | Salivary secretions, Taste, Swallowing, Speech |
Taste | It is located in the mouth and is represented by saliva, which is liquid, sticky, sweet, and slightly unctuous. The liquid quality of bodhaka kapha keeps the mouth wet and soft. The agni of bodhaka kapha, called bodhaka agni, is responsible for maintaining the oral temperature. Any substance that goes into the mouth causes secretion of bodhaka kapha. Bodhaka kapha also lubricates the tonsils, pharynx, and vocal cords. The epiglottis is well lubricated by bodhaka kapha so that foodstuffs can slide over the epiglottis directly into the esophagus without entering the trachea. The pharynx leads to the esophagus and the larynx leads to the lungs. This space within the throat is moistened, and the posterior wall of the pharynx is also well lubricated, by bodhaka kapha. Kledaka kapha works in conjunction with bodhaka kapha in the digestion of protein, starch, and carbohydrates. | Thick saliva indicates dental calculi, diabetes, worms, or Parkinson’s disease. Excess saliva or a sticky mouth may also indicate dehydration or pre-diabetes, because stickiness of the mouth is due to sweet saliva. In a 24-hour period, we swallow about one pint of saliva and in this way bodhaka kapha nourishes kledaka kapha. In addition, through saliva bodhaka kapha helps to maintain water electrolyte balance. |
Shleshaka Embracer Dosha: Kapha Element: Water |
N.A | Joints | Joints | Lubricates joints (synovial fluid), Nourishes bones |
Lubrication of joints | Shleshaka kapha is thick, sticky, liquid, oily and slimy. It is present all over the body, and especially in the joint spaces, where two bones come together. It lubricates the joints and nourishes the articular (joint) surfaces and cartilages to promote easy movement. One of the important functions of shleshaka kapha is to support the skeletal system and to strengthen the ligaments. | Degenerative arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis. |
Dhatus
Go to topName | Functions | Superior Byproduct | Inferior Byproduct | Description | Causes of Increase | Causes of Decrease | Signs of Increase | Signs of Decrease | Signs of Disturbed | Signs of Disturbed by Vata | Signs of Disturbed by Pitta | Signs of Disturbed by Kapha |
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Rasa Plasma, Blood Serum, Lymph Preparation Time: 5 days Size: 9 anjali |
Nutrition, Affection, Immunity |
Top layer of skin, Lactation, Menstruation |
Kapha (Poshaka kapha) | Rasa dhatu is the first and foremost juice of all life—from the amoeba to the human being and is associated with plasma, serum, and lymph. Ahara rasa is the immature form of rasa dhatu and forms within 12 hours of the intake of food. Rasa agni, the fire principle of rasa, transforms ahara rasa into Mature Rasa and Immature Rakta. This transformation, from food to plasma, takes five days. Rasa dhatu contains both hot and cold molecules. The hot molecules are red blood cells and the cold molecules are white blood cells. Rasa—which includes white blood cells—and rakta (red blood cells) function together. White blood cells and red blood cells bathe and breathe in plasma, which is rasa dhatu. Plasma also includes blood serum and lymph, the circulating fluid of the lymphatic system. In fact, the entire lymphatic system is part of rasa dhatu. Kledaka Kapha, Vyana Vayu, and a small amount of Pachaka Pitta are present in rasa dhatu. Because of the presence of Vyana vayu, rasa dhatu is mobile, active, and keeps flowing. Pachaka pitta gives rasa a yellowish color. Without pachaka pitta, which contains agni, the transformation of asthayi (immature/raw) into sthayi (mature) rasa is impossible. |
Excessive water intake, Hydrophilic substances, such as salt and watermelon, Dairy products - such as milk, cheese and yogurt, Alcoholic drinks, Sleeping during the daytime, Insufficient exercise, Repression of emotions. | Insufficient water intake, Profuse perspiration, Eating dry fruits, Post-influenza dehydration, Leftover food, Nausea, Hot/Dry Spicy food, Vomiting, Excessive amounts of pungent, bitter and astringent substances, Diarrhea, Fluid loss, Beans, Polyuria (excess urination), Excessive exercise, Over-exposure to hot sun, Emotional reactions, such as anger and fear. |
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Rakta Red blood cells Preparation Time: 10 days Size: 8 anjali |
Life function, Oxygenation, Enthusiasm |
Blood vessels, granulation tissues, Small tendons and sinews |
Pitta (Poshaka Pitta) | Rakta dhatu is the red blood cells in the heart and blood vessels, and it provides a bridge between the body’s internal and external environments by carrying nutrients to the tissues. It transports nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract, prana from the lungs and vyana from the heart to the cells of the body. The waste products from the cells in the form of carbon dioxide are carried to the lungs. Other waste products are carried by the blood to other excretory organs and are related to apana vayu. Although rasa and rakta dhatus are integrated and function together, they are considered separate systems in Ayurvedic theory. From ahara rasa (the nutrient precursor), it takes five days for Mature Rasa dhatu to be formed. Mature rasa and Immature/Raw Rakta are formed at the same time. After 10 days, Mature rakta is formed. Rasa and rakta dhatus regulate temperature by distributing heat from the skeletal muscles and active organs to all body parts. This distribution of heat is an important function of rasa and rakta dhatus together. Ranjaka pitta is present in rakta dhatu, as is Prana Vayu and Vyana Vayu, and together they are responsible for circulation. |
Low dhatu agni, Large amounts of jaggary, Hot spicy food and drinks, Excessive consumption of oily or fried, Iron or folic acid supplements, Meat, Alcohol, especially red wine, Intravenous blood transfusion, Sour substances, Working under the hot sun, Anger, hate and envy. | Anemia, Severe blood loss in traumatic situation, Iron, folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency, Pinworms or hookworms, Hemorrhage, Excessive menstrual bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Insufficient sunlight. |
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Mamsa Muscle Preparation Time: 15 days Size: It varies |
Plastering, Form, Movement, Support, Strength, Protection |
Six layers of skin, Subcutaneous fat |
Ear wax, Nasal crust, Sebaceous secretions, Tooth tartar, Smegma |
The next dhatu is mamsa. The fully processed sthayi (mature) mamsa is created from asthayi (immature/raw) mamsa, which is formed at the same time as sthayi rakta. The transformation from ahara rasa to sthayi mamsa takes about 15 days. Mamsa dhatu is the muscle tissue. The muscular system accounts for nearly half of the body weight. Mamsa dhatu is closely connected to the tonsils; they regulate the immunity of mamsa dhatu. |
Low dhatu agni, Kapha foods, such as wheat and dairy products, Heavy food, Excessive consumption of food, Red meat, Sleeping during daytime, Suddenly stopping heavy exercise, High protein diet. | Excessive exercise with insufficient nutrition, Vata provoking diet, Old age, Chronic illness and consumptive diseases, Multiple sclerosis, Neuromuscular disorders, Malabsorption, Lack of protein |
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Meda Adipose Preparation Time: 20 days Size: 2 anjali |
Lubrication, Bulk to body, Insulation, Beauty, Personal love |
Tendons, sinews, ligaments, flat muscles |
Sweat | Meda is adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue that includes fat, phospholipids, steroids such as cholesterol, and other types of lipids. Meda dhatu is connected to the adrenals. | Fatty, fried food Excessive water intake, Hydrophilic substances - such as salt, yogurt and watermelon, Insufficient exercise, Sedentary lifestyle, Underactive thyroid, Low Mamsa and Meda agni. | Excessive exercise, Chronic consumptive diseases, Insufficient water intake, Insufficient oil in the diet, Lack of food, Poverty, Fear, anxiety and nervousness. |
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Asthi Bone Preparation Time: 25 days Size: Approx. 365 bones |
Support, Structure, Protection of vital organs |
Teeth, Cartilage |
Hair, Nails |
It is the densest tissue in the body. This dhatu also conducts sound waves that aid in hearing. Asthi dhatu also acts as an excretory tissue. The unwanted molecules of toxic heavy metals, such as arsenic, mercury, and lead are retained in asthi dhatu, and the body tries to eliminate them in the nails and hair. In hair analysis, some people show excessive amounts of these metals, which come from the bone. Predominately made of Earth, Air and Water. |
Low dhatu agni, Metabolic bone disorders, Endocrine disorders, Thyroid and parathyroid disorders Kapha disorders, Excessive consumption of calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals. | Lack of calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals, Heavy metal toxicity, Exposure to radiation, Malabsorption, Trauma, Excessive exercise, Too much jogging or jumping, Vata disorders, Menopause, Chronic illness (TB, typhoid, etc.), Insufficient milk during childhood, Broad-spectrum antibiotics. |
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Majja Bone marrow, Nervous tissue Preparation Time: 35 days Size: 2 anjali |
Reproduction, Produce ojas, Emotional release |
Lacrimal secretions | Oily secretions in eyes | Majja dhatu includes both the nerve tissue and the bone marrow. Bone marrow is a soft jelly-like tissue within the cavity of the bone. Every bone has a little foramen, a small hole, through which the nerves and blood vessels enter the bone tissue. Therefore, the bone tissue has a sense of pain, pressure and position of the joint. Whenever your joint is flexed or extended, you know its position because of majja dhatu. Majja dhatu is the seat of the conscious and subconscious mind. The frontal lobe of the brain governs the emotional brain. According to Ayurveda, the superior area governs vata, the middle governs pitta and the inferior governs kapha. Anxiety, fear and nervousness are located more in the vata area. Anger, judgment and criticism are in the pitta area. Attachment, greed and possessiveness are found in the kapha area. |
Excessive sleep, Sedentary lifestyle, Excessive fats and oils in the diet, Excessive water intake, Kapha aggravating foods. | Vata-provoking diet, Overexertion, Excessive exercise, Emotional reactions, such as fear and anxiety, Prolonged exposure to radiation, Heavy metal toxicity, Malabsorption or malnutrition, Trauma, Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs, Incompatible food combining, Broken bones, Cerebral concussion/compression, Laceration of the brain, Head or spinal injury, Whiplash. |
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Shukra and Artava Reproductive Preparation Time: 40 days Size: Half anjali |
Reproduction, Produce ojas, Emotional release |
Ojas | None | Shukra dhatu is the male and artava the female reproductive tissue. Both male and female reproductive tissues have as their primary function the continuation of human life. | Low dhatu agni, Sedentary lifestyle, Lack of exercise, Rich, oily foods, Dairy products, Meat, Heavy food, Excessive water intake, Attachment, greed and possessiveness, Anger, irritability, envy or jealousy, Steroidal and hormonal therapy, Pitta aggravating factors, Meat and fish, Working in a hot room or under the sun. | Low dhatu agni, Excessive exercise, Fear, anxiety, worry and nervousness, Intense joy, excitation, happiness, fear, anxiety, grid and sadness, Chronic illness, Excessive dry, hot, spicy food, Lack of good fats in the diet, Dehydration, Parasites, Trauma, Venereal diseases, Over-indulgence in sex, Excessive masturbation, Vata aggravation, Anemia, Severe blood loss. |
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Ayurvedic Medicines
Go to topIn order of power they can be arranged as Prabhava > Virya > Vipaka > Rasa
Medicine Name | Prabhava/Special Action | Virya/Potency | Vipaka/Post Digestion Taste | Rasa/Taste | Guna/Quality | Karma/Actions | TherapeuticUsages |
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Flaxseed/Linseed Alsi Linum Usitatissimum Atasi, Uma |
V-P+K+ Special Action:Alleviates vitiated blood. Warning: It reduces semen and eye-sight. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vaataghna) Removing disorders of Wind |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Cardamom - Green Elaichi - Chhoti Elettaria Cardamomum Ela, Suksmaila |
V*P*K- |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Arsa) Piles, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Aruci) Tastelessness |
Fennel Seeds Saunf Foeniculum Vulgare Miller Misreya, Madhurika |
V-P-K- Special Action:Cures weakened digestive fire. |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Amadosahara) Restorer of impaired digestion and metabolism |
(Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Pravahika) Dysentery, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Arsa) Piles |
Carom seeds/Bishop's weed Ajwain Trachyspermum Ammi Yavani, Dipya |
V-P+K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Sulahara) Pain killer, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Pacana) Carminative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Sula) Pain, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Black Pepper Kali Mirch Piper Nigrum Marica |
V-P+K- Special Action:Green variety of Marica is sweeet in vipika and heavy. It eliminates Kapha. It does not increase Pitta. White variety of Marica is neither hot nor cold in potency. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Chedana) Chedana, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chedi) Cleanses Channel, (Jantunasana) Anti biotic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Medohara) Fat Remove |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Sula) Pain, (Tvagroga) Skin disease, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Clove Laung Syzygium Aromaticum Lavanga |
V*P-K- Special Action:Useful for Heart and Eyes. |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Sulahara) Pain killer, (Pacana) Carminative, (Kasahara) Expectorant, (Rucya) Stimulate taste |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Sula) Pain, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Trsna) Thirst |
Cinnamon Dalchini Cinnamomum Zeylanicum/Cassia Tvak |
V-P+K- Description: There are 3 main varities of Cinnamon: 1. Cinnamomum Cassia (Indian/Chinese). It is the perfect for medicines. Its has a thick and harder bark. It is also used topically as anti-inflammatory agent in traditional systems of medicine. 2. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum/Verum/True/Ceylon. It has a thinner bark than Cassia cinnamon. It is sweeter than Cassia cinnamon and less bitter in taste. 3. Cinnamomum Tamala (Indian): It has a thick bark which is not very pungent. When it is ground with water it becomes mucilaginous. Its leaves are called Tejpatra. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Visaghna) Anti poison |
(Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Arsa) Piles, (Trsna) Thirst, (Basti roga) Diseases due to urinary system, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Kanthamukharoga) Diseases of Mouth and Throat, (Mukhasosa) Dry Mouth, (Sukradosa) Diseases of Semen |
Indian Cinnamon Tejpatra Cinnamomum Tamala Tvakpatra, Tamala |
V-P*K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp, (Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy |
(Rucya) Stimulate taste |
(Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Arsa) Piles, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Hrllasa) Angina pectoris (Heart issue) |
Caraway Black Jira - Kala/Shah Carum Carvi Krsnajiraka |
V-P+K- Special Action:It is Constipative. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Jvarahara) Febrifuge/Anti Pyretic/Refrigerant, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Sothahara) Anti Inflammatory |
(Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Jirnajvara) Fever (Chronic), (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Uterus Clean) Cleans uterus |
Cumin Seed Jira - Chitta Cuminum Cyminum Svetajiraka, Ajaji |
V-P+K- Special Action:It is Constipative. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Pacana) Carminative, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Garbhashaya Vishodhana) Uterus Function Improver, (Pittala) Bilious |
(Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Uterus Clean) Cleans uterus |
Small Fennel Jira - Mota Kala (Kalonji) Nigella Sativa Kalvanji, Upakuncika |
V-P+K- Special Action:It is Constipative. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Garbhashaya Vishodhana) Uterus Function Improver, (Pittala) Bilious, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Uterus Clean) Cleans uterus |
Fenugreek Methi seed Trigonella Foenum-graecum Linn Methika |
V-P-K- Special Action:It specifically decreases Vayu. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Tikka) Bitter | (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Recana) Laxative |
(Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sula) Pain, (Jvara) Fever, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Arsa) Piles, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Sukradosa) Diseases of Semen |
Coriander, Cilantro Dhania Coriandrum Sativum Linn Dhanyaka |
V-P-K- Special Action:Green dhania leaves are similar in properties to dried dhania. It has sweet taste. Specially, it alleviates/decreases Pitta. So, Green Coriander is NOT tridosha. Warning: It reduces virility. It causes constipation. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Jvara) Fever, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Arsa) Piles, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Trsna) Thirst, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Saffron Kesar Crocus Sativus Kunkuma |
V-P-K- Special Action:Happiness, It is constipative. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Jantunasana) Anti biotic, (Visaghna) Anti poison, (Harsana) Exhilaration |
(Kasa) Cough, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Mutraghat) Urinary obstruction, (Udavarta) Upward movement of gases, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Suryavarta) Sinusitis, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat, (Vyanga) Pigmentation disorder, (Sidma) Pityriasis versicolor, (Ardhava Bhedaka) Migraine, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Turmeric Haldi Curcuma Longa Haridra, Nisa |
V*P-K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Visaghna) Anti poison |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Pandu) Anaemia, (Sopha) Oedema, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Apaci) Chronic Lymphadenopathy/Scrofula, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Tvagroga) Skin disease, (Sitapitta) Urticaria, (Madhumeha) Diabetes |
Ginger Root Dried Adrak Dried/Sund Zingiber Officinale Roxb Sunthi, Nagara |
V-P*K- Special Action:Promotes voice and sex desire. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Amadosahara) Restorer of impaired digestion and metabolism |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Sopha) Oedema, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Arsa) Piles, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Slipada) Filariasis |
Ginger Root Green Adrak Fresh Zingiber Officinale Rosc Ardraka |
V-P*K- Special Action:* It is always useful if taken before food. * If taken along with kdhjika (vinegar) and (rock-salt), it works as a good dipana (digestive stimulant) and pacana (carminative). * If taken along with lavana (rock-salt), it alleviates vitiated and causes harsana (exhileration). Description: It shares the attributes of Dry Ginger (Sund). If it is taken with rock-salt (lavana), then it alleviates vitiated vayu. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Katu) Pungent |
(Guru) Heavy, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Harsana) Exhilaration, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Sopha) Oedema, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat |
Long Pepper Dried Magha/Pippalimula Piper Longum Linn Pippali/Kana |
V-P-K- Special Action:It has excessively hot potency (virya). But Green Pippali has sweet taste, oily, and heavy. It's potency is cold and increases kapha. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Recana) Laxative |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sula) Pain, (Jvara) Fever, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Arsa) Piles, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Trsna) Thirst, (Amadosa) Impaired digestion and metabolism, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Salt - Rock/HimalayanPink Loon - Dali wala Rock Salt Saindhava Lavana |
V-P-K- |
Cold Potency | --- | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Srstamala) Elimination of waste products |
(Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound |
Salt - Black Loon - Kala Black salt Sanchal Lavana |
V-P+K* |
Hot Potency | --- | (Patu/Lavana) Salty |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp, (Vishada) Clear/Non-Slimy |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Srstamala) Elimination of waste products |
(Sula) Pain, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools |
Salt - Sea Loon - Samudra Sea Salt Samudra Lavana |
V-P+K+ |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Srstamala) Elimination of waste products |
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Water - Sun/Moon Charged Pani - Sun/Moon Hamsodaka Hamsodaka |
V-P-K- Special Action:1. It is like antariksa jala (water collected directly from the sky). 2. It is free from defects. 3. It is ANabhisyandi (which does not obstruct the channels of circulation). 4. It is like an ambrosia. Description: Water which is exposed to the sun's rays during the day time and to the moon's rays at night is called hamsodaka. |
Cold Potency | --- |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
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Water- Boiled Pani - Boiled Boiled Water Boiled Water |
V-P-K- Special Action:HOT WATER AFTER BOILING 1. When hot water is taken at night, it clears the adhesion of Kapha, help in the elimination of Vayu and removes indigestion immediately. 2. Water Reduced to 3/4 after boiling: Decreases Vayu. 3. Water Reduced to 1/2 after boiling: Decreases Pitta. It is useful in early winter, late winter, rainy season and spring season. 4. Water Reduced to 1/4 after boiling: Decreases Kapha. It is light, stimulates the power of digestion but constipative. It is useful in summer and autumn. 5. It is useful for Chronic Rhinitis (Pinasa), Cleans urinary tract (Cleans Basti), Flatulance with gurgling sound (Adhmana), Hiccup (Hikka), Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia (Parsva sula). 6. The water which is boiled and warm takes 48 minutes for digestion. COLD WATER AFTER BOILING 1. This water is always wholesome. 2. This water is harmful if stale (kept over night) and it becomes full of impurities (or polluted). It aggravates all the three dosas. If the water is boiled during the day time and kept over night, it becomes heavy. Similarly, if water is boiled at night and taken next day, it excessively aggravates/increases all the dosas. 3. The water which is boiled and cooled gets digested in one and a half hour. Description: The water which is boiled, free from foam and movement. |
--- | --- | (Laghu) Light |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Stimulates power of digestion) Stimulates power of digestion |
(Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Cleans Basti) Cleans urinary tract |
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Arjuna Arjon Terminalia Arjuna Kakubha |
V*P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Kasaya) Astringent | (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous | (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Medoroga) Obesity, (Visa) Poison, (Trsna) Thirst, (Vyanga) Pigmentation disorder, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture |
Emblic Myrobalan Aula/Amla Emblica officinalis Amalaka |
V-P-K- Special Action:Increases Plasma (Rasa) |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic |
(Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Daha) Burning Sensation |
Myrobalan Harar Terminalia Chebula Retz Abhaya/Haritaki |
V-P-K- Special Action:It cures ALL diseases. Effects According to Different Modes of Use * If taken after meals, it quickly cures diseases caused by the aggravation of vayu, pitta and kapha as a result of unwholesome food and drinks. * When Haritaki is taken by chewing, it promotes the power of digestion. * When used in paste form it cleanses the bowels. * When used after boiling it produces constipative effect. * When used after roasting it cures the ailments caused by the intake of unwholesome food. Description: Use in Different Seasons * Summer season, it should be used with equal quantity of (jaggery). * Rainy season, it should be used by adding the sufficient quantity of saindhava (rock-salt). * Autumn season it should be taken with equal quantity of purified sarkara (sugar). * Beginning of Winter, it should be used with dry-ginger powder. * Late winter, it should be taken by adding long-pepper powder. * Spring season, it should be used with honey. Good Qualities of Dried Haritaki: * When put in water, it should sink * Freshness (freshly collected) * Dry * Compactness * Round in shape * Heaviness Good Qualities of Fresh Haritaki: * Matured but green * If the pulp is scraped with the help of a knife and taken, it should have taste sweet like jaggery with slightly astringent taste * Which has thick outer skin * Juicy * Have small seed It has 7 varieties: Jivanti: Life-promoting effects; golden in color and useful in all types of diseases. Putana: Purifying effect; it has a bigger seed and is useful in external application. Amrta: Ambrosia like properties; it has 3 segments and it is useful for purgation. Vijaya: Endows user with victory over diseases; it is like a tumba (elongated gourd) in shape. It cures all diseases. Abhaya: Takes away fear of diseases; it has 5 segments and it is useful in eye-diseases. Rohini: Exceeds in therapeutic utility; round in shape and it helps in healing ulcers. Cetaki: Conscious-promoting property; it has 3 segments. It is useful in recipes used in the form of powder. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kamala) Jaundice, (Kasa) Cough, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sula) Pain, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Inflammation) Sotha, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Arsa) Piles, (Kandu) Itching, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Jirnajvara) Fever (Chronic), (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent), (Udavarta) Upward movement of gases, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Tamaka Svasa) Asthma (Bronchial Asthma), (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Beleric Myrobalan Bahera Terntinalia Belerica Roxb Bibhitaka |
V*P-K- Special Action:Its seed-pulp is intoxicating. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Kasahara) Expectorant, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Kesya) HairTonic |
(Kasa) Cough, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Withania somnifera Dunal Asgandh Withania somnifera Dunal Ashwagandha, Hayagandha |
V-P*K- |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Inflammation) Sotha, (Daurbalya) Weakness, (Klaibya) Male impotence |
Cardamom - Black Elaichi - Wadi/Moti Amomum subulatum Sthulaila |
V-P+K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Angamarddaprasamana) Bodyache Relievers, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Kandu) Itching, (Trsna) Thirst, (Hrllasa) Angina pectoris (Heart issue), (Basti roga) Diseases due to urinary system, (Kanthamukharoga) Diseases of Mouth and Throat |
Asfoetida Hing Ferula foetida Hingu/Ramaha |
V-P+K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste |
(Sula) Pain, (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Sularoga) Gastric Ulcer/Duodenal ulcer/Colic, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Licorice Root Mulathi/Jethimadh Glycyrrhiza glabra Yasti/Madhuka |
V-P-K* |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic |
(Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Trsna) Thirst |
Indian Senna Sarnapatta/Sanaya Cassia angustifolia Svarnapatri |
V*P-K* |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Recana) Laxative |
(Vibandha) Constipation, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites) |
Nardus root Billilotan/Balchhar Nardostachys jatamansi Jatamamsi/Mamsi |
V-P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light |
(Nidrakara) Hypnotic, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Tridosha) Tridosha, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Manasroga) Mental disorders, (Anidra) Insomnia |
Asparagus Satavar Asparagus racemosus Satavari/Atirasa |
V-P-K* |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Medhya) Brain Tonic, (Stanya Kara) Milk Increase, (KaphaVatAghna) Kapha & Vata Balance, (AgniPustiKara) Nourishment to Agni |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Arsa) Piles, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Parinamsula) Duodenal ulcer, (Stanya dosa) Aversion to breast milk, (Stanya ksaya) Decrease in breast milk, (Vaata Jvara) Fever (due to Vaata |
Gum-gugul/Indian Bdellium Guggal Commiphora mukul Guggulu |
V-P-K- Special Action:Fresh Guggulu is nourishing and aphrodisiac. Fresh guggulu is golden in color and has a fragrance. Old Guggulu is exceedingly lekhana (depleting). Old guggulu emits a foul smell and is devoid of its natural color. Warning: The patient who is using guggulu should refrain from sour things, sharp things, things that are indigestible, sexual act, exhaustion, exposure to sun, alcoholic drinks and anger if he desires to have the prescribed therapeutic effects of this drug. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Sara) Mobile, (Vishada) Clear/Non-Slimy |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Medohara) Fat Remove |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sopha) Oedema, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Arsa) Piles, (Apaci) Chronic Lymphadenopathy/Scrofula, (Medoroga) Obesity, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Gandamala) Cervical Lymphadenitis, (Vatavyadi) Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders, (Granthi) Cyst, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture |
The Sweet Flag Varch/Ghodavaca Acarus calamus Vacha/Vaca |
V-P*K- Special Action:1-2 gm. of the drug in powder form is used to induce vomiting. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Kanthya) Useful for Throat, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Apasmara) Epilepsy, (Unmada) Mania, (Karnasrava) Ottotthoea, (Smrti daurbalya) Weak memory, (Bhuta) Attacks by evil spirits |
Hellebore Karru, Kutki Picrorhiza kurroa Katuka |
V*P-K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Jvarahara) Febrifuge/Anti Pyretic/Refrigerant, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Recana) Laxative |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kamala) Jaundice, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Jvara) Fever, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent) |
Thyme Leaved Gratiola Brahmibuti Bacopa monnieri Brahmi/Sarasvati |
V-P*K- |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Sara) Mobile |
(Prajasthapana) Anebolic, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Visaghna) Anti poison, (Recana) Laxative, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Kasa) Cough, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Jvara) Fever, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Sopha) Oedema, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Visa) Poison, (Smrti vardhaka) Memory enhancer |
Camphor (Natural) Karpur Cinnamomum camphora Kapura |
V-P-K- Description: There are 2 kinds of Karpura: Pakva and Apakva. Pakva is from Cinnamomum camphora and the Apakva from Dryobalanops aromatica. Both are used in Ayurveda. Apakva was used more in medicine than Pakva. Warning: Kapura is toxic in large doses; sometimes even 2 grams. |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Lekhaniya) Reducing Corpulency, (Madaka) Intoxicant, (Vedanasthapana) Anodyne/Analgesic, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Kandu) Itching, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Visa) Poison, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Klaibya) Male impotence, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Dantasula) Toothache, (Trsna) Thirst, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Danatapuya) Pyorrhoea, (Jirnapratisyaya) Chronic sinusitis, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat, (Sanshisula) Joint pain, (Vicarcika) Eczema, (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Vrkkaroga) Renal disorder, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Cowhage Tatgajuli, Kewanch Mucuna prurita Kapikacchu, Atmagupta |
V-P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Brimhaneeya) Nutritives, (Balya) Strength Promoter |
(Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Daurbalya) Weakness, (Vatavyadi) Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders, (Dustavrana) Non-healing ulcer |
Indian Maddar Manjistha Rubia cordifolia Manjistha |
V-P-K* |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Guru) Heavy |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Visha) Toxic, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Sonitasthapana) Alterative/Blood-Purifier, (Stambhana) Constipative |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sopha) Oedema, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Yonidosa) Disorder of female genital tract, (Arsa) Piles, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Vyanga) Pigmentation disorder, (Sarpadansha) Snake bites, (Slesmaja sotha) Inflammation due to kapha dosa |
Cork Swallow-wort Jivanti Leptadenia reticulata Jivanti |
V-P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Stanya Janana) Galactagogue, (Brimhaneeya) Nutritives, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Visaghna) Anti poison |
(Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Trsna) Thirst, (Mukharoga) Diseases of mouth, (Sosa) Cachexia |
Symplocos bark Lodhar Symplocos racemosa Lodhara |
V*P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Kasaya) Astringent | (Laghu) Light |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Recana) Laxative |
(Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Sopha) Oedema, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Atisara) Diarrhoea |
Castor oil plant Erand Ricinus communis Eranda |
V*P+K* |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Medohara) Fat Remove, (Sroto Shodhana) Channel cleanser, (Vayasthapana) Anti aging |
(Yakrdroga) Disease of liver, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Katigraha) Stiffness of lumbar region, (Sitanga) Coldness in the body |
Holy Basil Tulsi Ocimum sanctum Tulasi |
V-P+K- Special Action:* Wild Tulsi is best among Ram, Krishna, and Wild. * Whole plant is Pittavardhini (Pitta increase). * Leaves are Pittahara (Decrease) * Seeds are Kaphahara, Vatahara, Pittahara (Decrease). Warning: It causes burning sensation (daha). |
Hot Potency | --- |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Arsa) Piles, (Visa) Poison, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Pratisyaya) Sinusitis, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Parsva Ruk) Pain in side of chest |
Caltrops Bhakhra Tribulus terrestris Gokshura |
V-P*K* |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Cleans Basti) Cleans urinary tract |
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The lemon of India Nimbu Citrus limon Nimbu, |
V-P+K- |
Hot Potency | (Amla) Sour | (Amla) Sour | (Laghu) Light |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative |
(Sula) Pain, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Trsna) Thirst, (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Celery Valjawain, Ajmod Apium graveolens Ajmoda, Kharahva |
V-P*K- Special Action:Ther Usage: 1164 pdf of main. Mastiskadaurbalya (Neurosthenia), Prsthasula (Lumbago), Fever due to Kapha dosa. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant |
(Sula) Pain, (Sopha) Oedema, (Yakrdroga) Disease of liver, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Mutraghat) Urinary obstruction, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Asmari) Calculus, (Grdhrasi) Sciatica, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Yakrtplihavrddhi) Enlargement of liver and spleen, (Basti roga) Diseases due to urinary system, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Yakrt Vrddhi) Enlargement of liver, (Jalodara) Ascites |
Sesame, Gingelly-oil Seeds Til Sesamum indicum Tila |
V-P+K+ Special Action:Among the different types of tila, the black variety is the best, the white variety is middling and other varieties are inferior in quality. Description: - Menorrhagia (Pradara) - Yoni sula - Dantaharsa (Morbid sensitiveness of the teeth) |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sukshma) Subtle |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Mutra Sangrahaniya) Antidiuretic, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Snehopaga) Udvartana/Unction Helpers, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Kesya) HairTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Visaghna) Anti poison, (Pittala) Bilious, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Sirah sula) Headache, (Pravahika) Dysentery, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Asmari) Calculus, (Granthi) Cyst, (Trsna) Thirst, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Mukharoga) Diseases of mouth, (Unmada) Mania, (Pratisyaya) Sinusitis, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Nadi vrana) Sinus, (Galaganda) Goiter, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Tamarind Imli Tamarindus indica Amlika, Cinca |
V-P*K* Special Action:Unripe Imli is heavy. It decreases Vaata but vitiates/disturbs pitta, kapha and blood. Ripe Imli is laxative and appetizer. It is a digestive stimulant and it cleanses the urinary bladder. Dried Imli is hrdya (cardiac tonic). It cures srama (exhaustion), bhrtinti (giddiness), trstla (morbid thirst) and klama (mental fatigue). It is light. |
Hot Potency | (Amla) Sour |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Guru) Heavy, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Sara) Mobile |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic |
(Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Nadi vrana) Sinus, (Karna sula) Otalgia, (Cleans Basti) Cleans urinary tract |
Garlic Lasan Allium sativum Lasuna, Rasona |
V-P+K- Warning: * It suppresses power of digestion. * Anyone using garlic should avoid exercise, exposure to sun, anger, water in excess, milk and jiggery. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sara) Mobile, (Tikshna) Sharp, (Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Pacana) Carminative, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Jantunasana) Anti biotic, (Recana) Laxative, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Sula) Pain, (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Jvara) Fever, (Sopha) Oedema, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Arsa) Piles, (Medoroga) Obesity, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent), (Vatavyadi) Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders, (Apasmara) Epilepsy, (Unmada) Mania, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat, (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Karna sula) Otalgia, (Trika sula) Pain in sacral region, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Onion Piyaj Allium cepa Palandu, Sukanda |
V-P*K- Special Action:* It has properties similar to Garlic but it (onion) does not increase pitta in excess. * It alleviates vaata (which is not combined with other aggravated doshas). * It is NOT very hot potency. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Jvara) Fever, (Sopha) Oedema, (Vidradhi) Abscess |
Spearmint Pahari pudina Mentha viridis Pudinah, Rocani |
V-P-K- |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Jvara) Fever, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Jirnajvara) Fever (Chronic), (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Kasthaartava) Dysmenorrhoea, (Prasutijvara) Fever (Puerperal), (Mada) Intoxication, (Hanustambha) Lockjaw, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Psyllium seed Isabgol Plantago Ovota Ashwagolam |
V-P-K* Special Action:* Psyllium can be taken in buttermilk (lassi) in case of diarrhea. * Psyllium can be taken in warm milk in case of constipation. Description: The seeds swell with mucilage in the colon, which absorbs bacteria and toxins, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and moistens dryness. Psyllium seeds, however, may cause griping. They may be replaced with psyllium husks, which are a superior medicinal, or balanced by an aromatic like ginger or fennel. Warning: The heavy property of psyllium tends to reduce Agni, and so for long term usage balancing it out with a digestive stimulant would be recommended anyway. |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dahaprasamana) Curatives of Burning syndrome, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Recana) Laxative |
(Jvara) Fever, (Pravahika) Dysentery, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Amatisara) Diarrhoea due to indigestion |
Indian Aloe Mussabar Aloe barbadensis Kumari, Kanyasara |
V*P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | (Sheeta) Cold | (Bhedana) Purgative |
(Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Yakrdroga) Disease of liver, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Tvagroga) Skin disease, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Granthi) Cyst, (Visphota) Blister, (Kasthaartava) Dysmenorrhoea, (Yakrtplihavrddhi) Enlargement of liver and spleen, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Yakrt Vrddhi) Enlargement of liver |
Rose Gulab Rosa centifolia Satapatrika, Devataruni |
V-P-K- Special Action:* It is pleasing to Mind. * It removes foul smell of body. * It also removes inauspiciousness. * The water (after distillation) of rose alleviates/decreases exhaustion. |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sukrala/Sukra Utpattikara) Semen Generator |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Visa) Poison, (Daha) Burning Sensation |
Clarified butter Ghee Clarified butter Ghrta |
V-P-K+ Special Action:* Ghee prepared from Cow's milk is the best. * Ghee prepared from Buffalo's milk cures Raktapitta (Bleeding disorder). * Ghee prepared directly from milk is refreshing. It cures eye diseases and daha (burning sensation), Raktapitta (Bleeding disorder), Fainting. * Preserved ghee (10 or more years) alleviates/decreases all 3 doshas (Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha). It is purgative, cures ulcers, cataract,chronic cold, asthma, fainting, obstinate skin diseases Including leprosy, poisoning, unmada (insanity), burning syndrome, epilepsy, colic pain in female genital tract, ear, eye and head, oedema, and fever. It is purgative. Preserved Ghee of 100 years cures afflictions by evil spirits. Warning: Ghee is not very useful in tuberculosis, young age, old age, in diseases caused by kapha, in the Ama stage of diseases, cholera, constipation, alcoholism, fever and in the suppression of the power of digestion. |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Mrudu) Soft |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Vishaghna) AntiToxic, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (AgniDipana) Digestive stimulant Agni, (Ojas/Tejas) VitalFluid/Semen |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Sula) Pain, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Visa) Poison, (Udavarta) Upward movement of gases, (Unmada) Mania, (Visarpa) Erysepales |
Oil - Sesamum/Gingelly Taila - Tila Sesamum indicum oil Tila taila |
V-P*K* Special Action:* Useful for people with Vaata prakriti. * It is used in the form of sprinkling, massage, bath, enema, drinking through mouth, inhalation, ear drop, and pouring over eyes. It is used in food and drinks for the alleviation of vayu. * It is useful in excised, incised, dislocated, macerated, lacerated, ulcerated, pressed, fractured, broken, perforated, burnt, separated and scraped wounds and injury and eating away by wild animals. |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sara) Mobile, (Sukshma) Subtle |
(Sandhaneeya) Wound Healer, (Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Vyavayi) Vyavayi, (Stanya Janana) Galactagogue, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Vikasi) Vikasi, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Kesya) HairTonic, (Recana) Laxative, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Sula) Pain, (Sirah sula) Headache, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Yonidosa) Disorder of female genital tract, (Kandu) Itching, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Daurbalya) Weakness, (Dantasula) Toothache, (Agnidagdha) Burn injury, (Ardita) Facial palsy, (Karna sula) Otalgia, (Vranashodhaka and Ropaka) Wound healing property, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Paksaghata) Paralysis, (Puyameha) Gonorrhoea, (Ear disease) Ear diseases |
Oil - Coconut Taila - Nariyal Cocos nucifera Narikela taila |
V-P-K+ Special Action:* Useful for people with Pitta prakriti. |
Cold Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Kesya) HairTonic | (Pama) Eczema |
Oil - Mustard Taila - Sarson Brassica campestris Sarsapa taila |
V-P*K- Special Action:* It vitiates pitta and blood. * Useful for people with Kapha prakriti. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Angamarddaprasamana) Bodyache Relievers, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Lekhaniya) Reducing Corpulency, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Vedanasthapana) Anodyne/Analgesic |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Arsa) Piles, (Kandu) Itching, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Kotha) Urticaria, (Danatapuya) Pyorrhoea, (Sveta Pradara) Leucorrhoea, (Slipada) Filariasis, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Oil - Castor Taila - Erand Ricinus communis Eranda taila |
V-P*K- |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | (Sukshma) Subtle |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Sukra Sodhana) Spermato Purificators, (Ama pacana) Detoxicant |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Sula) Pain, (Sopha) Oedema, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Vatasonita) Gout, (Granthi) Cyst, (Balya) Increase stamina and endurance, (Vidradhi) Abscess, (Asthila) Hard tumor in abdomen, (Katigraha) Stiffness of lumbar region, (Sitanga) Coldness in the body |
Curd Dahi Curd Dadhi |
V*P*K+ Special Action: Based upon the Stage: * Immature (Manda) [V+P+K+]; causes burning sensation. It helps in elimination of stool and urine. * Sweet variety [V-P-K+]; when taken in early morning. It is aphrodisiac and reduces fat. It produces more of blood and pitta. It slightly obstructs the channels of circulation. * Both sweet and sour variety has all general properties. * Sour variety [V*P+K+]; increases blood. It stimulates digestion. * Excessively sour produces bleeding disorders. Based upon Source: * Curd prepared from Boiled milk [V-P-K*]; promotes all the dhatus, power of digestion, strength, appetite.It is exceedingly useful. * Curd prepared from Cow's milk [V-P*K*]; is excellent. It is appetizer, digestive stimulant, nourishing. * Curd prepared from Buffalo's milk [V-P-K+]; It vitiates blood (impair the quality) of blood. It obstructs the channels of circulation, but aphrodisiac. Based upon Combination: * Curd added with sugar [V*P-K*]; is very useful. It cures morbid thirst, burning syndrome, vitiation of blood. * Curd added with jaggery [V-P*K*]; is heavy, aphrodisiac, nourishing, refreshing. Based upon Season: * Beneficial in first part of winter, later part of winter, and in rainy season. * Not useful in autumn, summer and spring season. Based upon Part of curd: * Sara (Upper layer of curd which is dense) is [V-P+K+]; heavy, laxative, aphrodisiac, cleans urinary bladder. But it suppresses the power of digestion. * Masru (watery portion) is [V-P*K-]; light, promotes strength, appetite, refreshing, instant laxative and giver of happiness. It cleanses channels of circulation. But it is NOT aphrodisiac. Description: There are 5 states of curd: 1. First state of curd is: Manda (Immature) in which there is no manifested taste. 2. Second state of curd is: Svadu (Sweet) in which curd is sweet in taste. 3. Third state of curd is: Svadvamla: both sweet and sour in taste. 4. Fourth state of curd is: Amla (Sour) in which curd is sour taste. 5. Fifth state of curd is: Atyamla (excessively sour). Warning: * Dadhi should not be taken at night, nor should it be taken without ghee, sugar, honey. |
Hot Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Sukrala/Sukra Utpattikara) Semen Generator |
(Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent), (Balya) Increase stamina and endurance, (Karsya) Emaciation |
Vasaka Vansa, Bhekar Adhatoda vasica Vasaka, Atarusaka |
V+P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light |
(Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Recana) Laxative |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kamala) Jaundice, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine |
Guduchi Gilo Tinospora cordifolia Guduchi, Amrta |
V-P-K- Special Action:* If taken along with Cow Ghee, it alleviates Vayu. * If taken along with jaggery it alleviates Pitta. * If taken along with honey it alleviates Kapha. * If taken along with castor oil it cures acute type of gout. * If taken along with sunthi, it cures amavata (rheumatism). |
Hot Potency | (Madhura) Sweet |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Laghu) Light |
(Dahaprasamana) Curatives of Burning syndrome, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Tridosha) Tridosha, (Ama pacana) Detoxicant |
(Kamala) Jaundice, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Jvara) Fever, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Trsna) Thirst, (Ama) Metabolic waste/toxinx, (Amavisha) Reactive toxins generated inside the body from Ama, (Garavisha) Environment toxins |
Margosa Tree Nim/Neem Azadirachta Indica Arista/Picumarda |
V*P-K- |
Cold Potency | (Katu) Pungent | (Tikka) Bitter | (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Kandughna) Anti Psoric, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Jvara) Fever, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
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Calcarea Fluorica (12 Tissue Salts) |
Calcarea Fluorica (CALC-F)
Calcium Fluoride, Fluor Spar, Fluoride of Lime, Calcii fluorica; Calcium fluoride, Fluor spar, Fluorite, CaF2 Calcaria Fluorica (Fluoride of Lime). The quality of this chemical is to draw distant places together. It draws and establishes communication in terms of the subjective mind. The human personalities unite within it. It is the feminine or receptive aspect of the Life Power. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Connective tissue, Bones, Vein walls, Tendons, Sinews, Glands, Eastic fibers, Periosteum (bone covering), Tooth enamel, Throat, Larynx, Thyroid, Binding of tissues, Elasticity of tissues Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Around the eye sockets, translucent tips of teeth, cracked lips. Skin Appearance: Reflective, especially in acute conditions. Color: Blue lips, brownish-black shading, white flakes, transparent tips of teeth. Texture: Raised wrinkles, fan-shaped wrinkles, furrows, white scales, cracked lips, translucent tips of teeth. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Cornea problems, Brittle/Splitting/Soft-nails, Low body temperature, Chapping, Cracked skin, Cavities, Varicose veins, Osteoporosis, Deficient teeth enamel, Sweaty feet Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Tongue is cracked, inflammation, and swelling, hardness, can be painful or not Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Indecisiveness, weakness, low self-esteem, stress regarding financial matters Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Grass-green discharges or thick yellow-greenish discharges, that smell offensive Foods Rich in Salt: Whole grain foods, dairy foods, raw vegetables, soybeans, sesame seeds, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms Potential Diseases: Bone problems, Cataracts, Tooth enamel problems, Hardening glands, Gas, Tumors, Weak connective tissue, Scoliosis, Scar tissue, Splinters, Smelly feet |
Calcarea Phosphorica (12 Tissue Salts) |
Calcarea Phosphorica (CALC-P)
Phosphate of Calcium, Calcium Phosphate, Phosphate of Lime, Ivory, Tri-Calcium Phosphate, Calcii phosphas precipitatus, calcium phosphoricum, Precipitated phosphate of calcium, Tribasic calcium phosphate, Ca3(PO4)2 Calcarea Phosphorica (Phosphate of Lime). Without the proper amount of calcarea phos, no bone could be constructed. It is a worker in albumen and carries it to the bone and uses it as cement. Bright's disease is simply an overflow of albumen by the way of the kidneys due to a deficiency of Phosphate of Lime. The deficiency of this chemical in the gastric juices results in undigested foods from which acids form and this deprives the joints of the arms and legs of the cartilage necessary to oil; yet the term used to denote this deficiency is known to us as rheumatism. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Nutrition, Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Teeth, Spine, Blood, Periosteum (bone covering), Cartilage, Glands, Protein binder, Cartilage, Chest Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Ears, nose, skin under eyebrows, cheekbone, small lips, translucent tips of teeth. Skin Appearance: Ears, nose, skin under eyebrows, cheekbone, small lips, translucent tips of teeth. Color: White waxy appearance, transparent tips of teeth. Texture: Waxy appearance, white flakes in teeth or fingernails, translucent tips of teeth, stretched skin on cheekbones, small lips Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Muscles are sensitive to cold, White marks on fingernails and teeth, Tips of teeth are translucent, Osteoporosis, Nosebleeds, Bone growth, Late teeth, Heart palpitations, Nose polyps, Headaches (in children), Growing pains Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Bitter taste in mouth with blister or pimples on the tip of the tongue, the tongue is swollen, stiff and numb Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Desire to travel, loss of motivation, mental weakness, difficulty handling bad news Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Thick clear discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Almonds, cucumbers, oats, soybeans, white beans, dandelions, cherries, spinach, dairy foods, dates Potential Diseases: Bone problems, Weak ankles, Teething problems, Osteoporosis, Spinabifida, Stiff neck, Rickets |
Calcarea Sulphuricum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Calcarea Sulphuricum (CALC-SUL)
Calcium Sulphate, Gypsum, Plaster of Paris, Calcii sulphas; Sulphate of calcium, CaSO4 Calcarea Sulphurica (Sulphate of Lime--Plaster of Paris) These elements - lime and sulphur, are in no way beneficial to the human body in their crude forms. It is only when nature steps up their vibration through plant life, that they can be utilized in body chemistry. The aggressive urges here are entirely capable of resurrecting every dead cell in the body and revitalizing all conditions. It is the crucible for relaxing, fluxing and transmuting the great vibratory forces that we need. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Liver, Gallbladder, Heart muscle, Connective tissue, Glands, Mucus membranes, Bones, Skin Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Jaw line Skin Appearance: Glassy or polished Color: Alabaster-white appearance, paleness Texture: Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Chronic pus, Open infections, Fibroids, Yellow mucus discharges, Boils, Contact dermatitis, Burning, Itching, Inflammation Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Inflammation, infected sores. Flabby with yellow coating at back Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Fatigue, laziness, inactivity, worries about imaginary problems Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Yellow thick and lumpy discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Oats, almonds, cucumbers, lentils, peanuts, soybeans, cauliflower Potential Diseases: Abcesses, Boils, Inflammation, Acne, Eczema, Yellow discharges, Tonsillitis, Tumors, Ulcers |
Ferrum Phosphoricum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Ferrum Phosphoricum (FERR-P)
Phosphate of Iron, Iron (III) phosphate dihydrate Ferrum phosphoricum (Phosphate of Iron). This chemical has an affinity for oxygen which is carried into the circulation and diffused throughout the organism by the chemical force of this phosphate of iron. Just as the feet are the foundation of the body, so iron is the foundation of the blood. Through this foundation of the blood is ignited cells of both red and white. Iron is known as a magnetic mineral and magnetism is made possible by the body's knowledge. In the blood stream we find both red and white corpuscles and due to the chemical value of iron, they carry on the process of wheels within wheels or the interlocking cycles and rotations of metabolic activity. Lack of iron in the blood results in an over lymphatic condition. When the red corpuscles are short the result is a severe acid condition and generally results in anemia. This cell salt builds both the magnetism and the body's ability to utilize both nature and art. When iron is tempered to a high potency, it provides that stamina needed. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Blood, Arterial system, Hemoglobin, Nerves, Circulation, Colon, Lungs, Ears (eustachian tubes), Heart, Mucus membranes, Bones Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Chronic: whole-face paleness, bluish-black circles under eyes; acute: red cheek, forehead, ears. Skin Appearance: Color: Bluish-black shade, red ears. Texture: Shading in corners of the eyes, furrows, hung-over or sleepless appearance, red ears, inflamed skin. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: First stages of fever (99–101 deg), Fatigue, Weak immune system, Red face, Pulsing and throbbing headaches, Inflammations, Anemia, Hemorrhages, Sore throat, Nosebleeds, Colds, Flus Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Red to dark red with inflammation and swelling with no coating Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: At first, stimulation and overheating, followed by dullness and listlessness Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Hemorrhages of blood from inflammatory conditions anywhere in the body Foods Rich in Salt: Spinach, hazelnuts, whole rice, soy, sesame seeds, tomatoes, oats, red and blue berries Potential Diseases: Anemia, Nosebleeds, Sore throats, Hemorrhages, Low-to-moderate fevers, Blood problems |
Kali Muriaticum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Kali Muriaticum (KALI-MUR)
Potassium Chloride, Kali Chloratum, Chloride of Potash Kali Mur (Chloride of Potassium). It is believed that this chemical joins the positive and negative elements in the body. The perfect balance between the brain and nerves. The top of the nerves connected with the Pineal Gland and is the male electric current of the spinal system. The top of the nerve connects with the Pituitary gland and is the female electric current of the spinal system. These are the male and female electric current joined together at the cerebellum. This chemical signifies the personality and individuality on the mental planes of the individual. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Fibrin (fibrous protein), Glands, Bronchials, Throat, Eustachian tubes, Ears, Muscles, Joints, Mucus membranes, Shoulders Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Cheeks, eyelids Skin Appearance: Color: Milky red, or blue, or purple shading; acne rosacea; red spider veins. Texture: Milky appearance, acne rosacea, chicken skin. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Second stages of fever (101–103 deg), Coughing, Eustachian tube blockage, White mucus discharges, Allergies, Varicose veins, Glandular problems, Chicken skin on the arms Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Tongue can be coated grayish-white, dry or slimy Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Family issues, irritability, apathy, homesickness, tendency to hypochondria Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Thick white discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Cucumber, peanuts, hazelnuts, lentils, spinach, pork, soybeans, sesame seeds, potatoes Potential Diseases: Eustachian tube blockage, Sinus problems, Acne rosacea, Varicose veins, White discharges, Tonillitis, Fat digestion problems |
Kali Phosphorica (12 Tissue Salts) |
Kali Phosphorica (KALI-P)
Potassium Phosphate, Phosphate of Potash, Di-Potassium Phosphate, Di-Potassium Hydrogen Orthophosphate Kali phosphoricum (Phosphate of Potassium). The optic thalamus is in the center of the head and connects the pineal gland to the pituitary body. These are thought to correspond to the reason and intuition. Potassium phosphate produces the highest rate of vibration. It is thought to be the invisible fire of Nature and is the greatest healing agent known. This yellow-green salt accelerates the cerebrospinal system and effects the use of heat in the body. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Spleen, Nerves, Brain, Muscles, Mucus membranes, Skin, Temples Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Sunken temples and cheeks, overall gray coloring, dull eyes Skin Appearance: Color: Ash-gray Texture: Ash-gray appearance, frosted look of eyes, sunken cheeks, bad breath Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Poor gum and dental health, Nervousness, Depression, Bad breath, Nerve and sleep problems, Anxiety Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Coated dark yellow to brown, dry and inflamed and swollen. Creeping paralysis Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Nervous irritability, weak memory, test anxiety, tension, moody depression, anger, self-pity, feeling of being insulted and disgraced by family Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Profuse orange discharges from rectum or vagina. Yellowish creamy discharges in general Foods Rich in Salt: White beans, soybeans, cucumbers, almonds, spinach, pork, hazelnuts, peanuts, lentils Potential Diseases: Neurasthenia, Fatigue, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Sciatica, Bedweeting, Tinnitis, Bad breath, Yellow discharges |
Kali Sulphuricum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Kali Sulphuricum (KALI-SUL)
Potassium Sulphate, Sulphate of Potash, K2SO4 Kali Sulphuricum (Potassium Sulphate). The abdominal cavity and its contents. Emotional and intellectual conciliation is the working order of complete assimilation. It is the psychic realm, perfectly neutral until effected by exterior conditions. This chemical helps select that material which is useful to the body and separate it from the waste which is to be rejected. Kali Sulph creates the proper activity for the oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon which depend on its predominant green color. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Pancreas, Liver, Skin, Mucus membranes, Glands, Respiratory organs, Pancreas, Pigmentation Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Brown to yellow entire face, typically around the mouth. Skin Appearance: Color: Brownish-yellow or ocher pigmentation, liver spots, age spots, vitiligo, freckles. Texture: Craves fresh air, brownish-yellow appearance, pigmentation, freckles, vitiligo, pregnancy mask. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Third stage of fever (103–105 deg), Hyper or hypo pigmentation, Freckles, Liver or old-age spots, Browness of skin coloring, Cravings for fresh air, Skin dandruff, Thick yellow discharges, Constantly changing symptoms Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Coated yellow and slimy with a dull taste in mouth Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Fearful dreams, need for self-validation, sensitivity to noises, irritability, anger Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: General yellow to green slimy discharges. Profuse and thin discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Pork, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, spinach, lentils, peas, nuts Potential Diseases: High fevers, Vitiligo (lack of pigmentation), Freckles, Eczema, Sinusitis, Psoriasis, Asthma |
Magnesia Phosphorica (12 Tissue Salts) |
Magnesia Phosphorica (MAG-P)
Phosphate of Magnesia Magnesia Phosphorica (Phosphate of Magnesia). This chemical is the fluid that is the remedy for all spasmodic and impulsive deficiencies. It is the pot that forever filters and scatters the Elixir of life. All the blood in the body passes through the heart. It becomes the Alchemical Vase. As in the Tarot card, the energy that rising up in the sympathetic system, as the strong lion, becomes tamed in the heart and therefore closes and controls the mouth of that energy. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Heart, Colon, Nerves, Muscles, Glands, Smooth muscles Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Facial redness or acute blushing. Skin Appearance: Color: Redness (chronic) Texture: Chronic redness, nerve spots, alcohol redness. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Chocolate or sugar cravings, Blushing, Cramping and shooting pains, Muscle paralysis Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Swollen clean tongue (a swollen tongue usually has teeth marks on the edge) Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Sensitivity, outgoing nature, complaints regarding physical problems, impulsivity, quick action Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: White thin discharges of the nose and dark stringy vaginal discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Brazil nuts, white beans, wheat, soybeans, corn, walnuts, peanuts, peas Potential Diseases: Cramps, Painful cramping menses, Right sided sciatica, Teethaches (hyperisum), Neuralgic pains, Gas pains etc. |
Natrum Muriaticum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Natrum Muriaticum (NAT-MUR)
Sodium Chloride, Common Table Salt, Halite, NaCl Natrum Muriaticum (Chloride of Sodium). Although this is table salt, it is used in the body as the basis of the blood, which is salty without the other ingredients. It is the basic chemical value of the circulatory system and it could be called the Great Sea in the body. It is "Living water" and carries true spiritual knowledge in the highest vibration when perfectly balanced. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Digestion, Connective tissue, Upper stomach, Kidneys, Bladder, Blood, Muscles, Glands, Mucus membranes, Cartilage, Brain, Heart, Spleen, Liver Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Lower eyelashes, nose, cheek, chin or forehead. Skin Appearance: Gelatinous. This is often found on the upper eyelid or the edge of the eyelashes on the lower eyelid. When the greasy part of the skin is wiped clean, this quality will reappear after 20-30 minutes. Color: Red border at hairline Texture: Inflamed eyelids, large pores, dandruff, dry skin, puffy cheeks, spongy or bloated appearance, bell-shaped nose, sweat, greasy skin. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Dandruff, Dryness, Loss of smell or taste, High blood pressure, Cracking joints, Sinus, Must have sun glasses, Head cold and congestion; Clear/Watery discharges; Sun sensitivity; Cold sores Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Frothy coating, bubbles on the sides. Numbness and tingling. Peeled appearance on sides Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Isolation, control issues, sun sensitivity, deep grief, forgiveness issues Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Clear thin watery discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Red beets, lentils, radishes, tomatoes, sea salt, milk, celery, celery seeds, goat whey Potential Diseases: Depression, Grief, Herpes, (facial or genital), Infertility, M.S, Sun problems, Vaginal dryness, Clear runny nasal or Sinus discharges |
Natrum Phosphoricum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Natrum Phosphoricum (NAT-P)
Sodium Phosphate, Phosphate of Soda Natrum Phosphoricum (Phosphate of Soda) - The purpose of this chemical is to balance the difference between alkaline and acid. This alkaline tissue-builder is made from bone-ash by neutralizing phosphoric acid with carbonate of sodium. Natrum phos holds the balance between the acids and the normal fluids of the human body. A certain amount of acid is necessary and is always present in the stomach and liver fluids, but an excess of acid is due to a deficiency in alkaline chemicals. An absence of Sodium Phosphate allows the acids to run riot in the body. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Stomach, Tissues, Lymphatics, Genitals, Intestines, Mucus membranes, Lower stomach, Bile ducts, Nerves Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: general yellow to red coloring: nose, mouth, forehead, chin, and cheeks. Skin Appearance: Greasy. It has a greasy feel Color: Red chin Texture: Combination skin, cholesterol deposits (raised yellow pimple-like growths around the eyes), blackheads, pimples, acne, upper lip wrinkles, fatty deposits, red chin, acid spots, dry skin, dry or greasy hair, greasy sweat. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Acne, Hearburn, Digestion, Hypoglycemia, Blackheads, Swollen glands, Sugar cravings, Sour smell, Greasy or brittle hair, Split ends, Over acidic conditions, Candida Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Yellow creamy coating on back of tongue. Blisters on the tip with stinging; hairlike sensation on tongue Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Depression from overly sensitive nerves, sleeplessness, low self-esteem Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Sour, creamy or honey colored thin discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Lentils, pork, asparagus, spinach, rose hips, oats, olives, carrots Potential Diseases: Parasites, Creamy yellow discharges, Acidity, Jaundice, Candida, Acne, Blackheads |
Natrum Sulphuricum (12 Tissue Salts) |
Natrum Sulphuricum (NAT-SUL)
Sodium Sulphate, Sulphate of Soda, Glauber Salts Natrum Sulphuricum (Sulphate of sodium). This lemon-colored salt aids in transmitting impulses from the cerebellum, the idea area of the brain to the action area of the body, the vocal chords. Thus, ideas become spoken and moved into action. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Cell SaltOrgans and Tissues Affected: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Colon, Head Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: General green coloring to a chronic red; indications on the nose; bags under the eyes Skin Appearance: Color: Greenish-yellow, bluish-red, yellowish Texture: Greenish-yellowish coloring, swollen lower eyelid sacks, yellowish sclera, bad-smelling gas. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Foul-smelling gas, Swollen feet or hands, Head injuries, Depression, Suicidal feelings, Itching skin, Skin has a greenish tinge, Lower eyelid sacks. Worse in wet, cold or damp weather Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Greenish-brown swelling or gray coating on the back of tongue or slimy thick white mucus coating Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Depression from wet weather or head injuries Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Watery yellowish to greenish discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Lentils, pork, spinach, oats Potential Diseases: Head injuries, Bad gas, Epilepsy after head injury, Spinal meningtis, Diabetes, Photophobia, Asthma especially in children, Bitter taste, Yellowish discharges |
Silicea (12 Tissue Salts) |
Silicea (SIL)
Silica, Silex, Acidium Silicicum, Flint, Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 Silicea (Silica, pure flint). The sciatic nerve carries the steel-like temper of long-range endurance. It is purity in this form; in others, it is quartz or crystal. (It is made by fusing silica with carbonate of soda; dissolve the residue, filter, and precipitate by hydrochloric acid.) The bio-chemic process which occurs when run through plant life makes it accessible to the blood stream. Silica is called the surgeon of the body. It supplies materials for nails, hair and, what we know as periosteum membrane covering and protecting bone. Also the nerve sheath called neurilemma, and a trace is found in the bone tissue. In the last analysis it supplies the polish, or gloss, for the nails and hair. In its powdered form, under the microscope, it takes the shape of arrowheads. This point is pertinent to "the archer" Sagittarius. Decaying organic matter must be discharged from the body to clear the hips, thighs, and the sciatic nerve. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
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Adamas (Crystal Kingdom) |
Adamas (ADAM)
Diamond Dust As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Aphrodisiac, Brain, Circulatory System, Cranial Plates, Endorphins, Nervous System, Sexual Region, Testicles, Vitality Cellular Level Chart: Nervous System, RNA, Synapsess Nutrients Chart: Protein, Vitamin B, Vitamin E Diseases Chart: Cerebral Homorrhage, Detoxification, Dyslexia, Autism, Brain, Epilepsy, Eye Problems, Jaw, Left-Right Brain, Muscle System, Nervous System, Physical Coordination, Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Sexual Disorders, Shoulders, Syphilis, Testicles, TMJ problem Psychological Chart: Anxiety/Stress, Dreams, Envy-Jealously, Insecurity, Mental Clarity, Nervous Tension, Personality Balanced, Self-Esteem, Sexual Conflicts Chakra Chart: Crown, ThirdEye Chakra, Sex Subtle Body Chart: All Subtle Bodies, Etheric Body, Mental Body Miasm Chart: All Miasms, Radiation Miasm, Syphilitic Miasm Tips Chart: When using diamond there should be some caution because it is so powerful. It can radiate too much energy and deplete one’s energy. For instance, there can be too much drainage of the self if diamond is used in conjunction with the throat and heart chakra |
Quartz Crystal (Crystal Kingdom) |
Quartz Crystal (QUAR)
SiO4 As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Abdomen-Stomach, Cell Salts, Circulatory System, Crystalline Properties, Fatty Tissue, Intestinal Tract, Lymphs, Nervous System, Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Red Corpuscles, Vitality, White Corpuscles Cellular Level Chart: General Strengthening, Pituitary Gland, White Corpuscles Nutrients Chart: Protein Diseases Chart: Cataracts, Digestive Ills, Bubonic Plague, Environmental Pollutants, Eye Problems, Intestinal Tract, Leukemia, Nutrient Deficiency, Radiation (Artificial and Natural), Ulcers, X-Ray exposure Psychological Chart: Emotional Balance, Expressive Ability, Hysteria, Inner Perception Chakra Chart: ThirdEye Chakra, Crown, Emotional, Sex Subtle Body Chart: Emotional, Etheric Miasm Chart: Petrochemical Miasm Tips Chart: |
Helianthus annuus (Flower Kingdom) |
Helianthus annuus (HELIA)
Sunflower As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Cellular Level Chart: Nutrients Chart: Diseases Chart: Psychological Chart: Chakra Chart: Subtle Body Chart: Miasm Chart: Tips Chart: |
Nelumbo Nucifera (Flower Kingdom) |
Nelumbo Nucifera (NELU-N)
Lotus As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Heart, Kundalini, Liver, Longevity, Pineal gland, Spleen Cellular Level Chart: Tissue Regeneration Nutrients Chart: All Nutrients, Germanium Diseases Chart: Aids, Caffeine Problems, Jet lag Psychological Chart: Past Life Problems, Stress Chakra Chart: All Chakras, Seventh Chakra, All Meridians, All Nadis Subtle Body Chart: All Subtle Bodies Miasm Chart: All Miasms Tips Chart: Enables the entire body to assimilate any form of healing. If it were given in combination with other flower essences or vibrational remedies, lotus always acts like a booster to other remedies in the combination. Lotus balances nearly any negative astrol |
Aurum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Aurum Metallicum (AUR-MET)
Gold As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Abdomen-Stomach, Biomagnetic Properties, Brain, Breath Regulated, Circulatory System, Electrical Properties, Endocrine System, Heart, Immune System, Life Force Enhanced, Longevity, Lungs, Metabolism, Muscle System, Nervous System, Pineal Gland, Pituitary Cellular Level Chart: Biomelecular Functions, Brain Neurons, Capillary Action, Cell Mitosis, Chromosomal Damage, General Strengthening, Heart, Muscle System, Nervous System, Pancreas, Skin, Spleen Nutrients Chart: All Nutrients, Gold, Magensium, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Silver, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin D, Vitamin E Diseases Chart: Cancer-Precancer, Childhood Diseases, Chilly-Warmth, Circulation, Detoxification, Digestive Ills, Dyslexia, Anemia, Arthritis, Autism, Blood Sugar Level Off, Brain, Bronchial, Environmental Pollutants, Epilepsy, Eye Problems, Fever, Flu-Colds, Headaches, Psychological Chart: Anger, Anxiety/Stress, Autism, Depression, Eentric behavior, Ego, Emotional Balance, Excited, Family Affairs, Fear (Unnatural), Frustration, Harmony, Inferiority, Lethargy, Manic-Depressive, Mental Imbalances, Nervous Tension, Overaggresion, Oversensitive Chakra Chart: Five Chakras above head, Crown, ThirdEye Chakra, Heart Subtle Body Chart: Emotional Body, Ethereal Fluidium, Mental Body, Spiritual Body, All Nadis Miasm Chart: All Miasms, Heavy Metal Miasm, Petrochemical Miasm, Radiation Miasm Tips Chart: All the meridians and nadis are strengthened. Using gold with copper and silver aids in balancing the personality and one's sexuality. Gold and silver accentuate the feminine accord, while gold and copper balance the masculine. If all three elixirs are ta |
Argentum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Argentum Metallicum (ARG-MET)
Silver As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Biomagnetic Properties, Brain, Circulatory System, Electrical Properties, IQ Increases, Nervous System, Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Sense of Movement, Vertebrae Cellular Level Chart: General Strengthening Nutrients Chart: Silver Diseases Chart: Cyst, Digestive Ills, Disinfectant, Dropsy-Edema, Dyslexia, Ear Hearing, Allergies, Anorexia Nervosa, Autism, Bladder, Brain, Bulimia, Burns, Environmental Pollutants, Epilepsy, Eye Problems, Female Problems, Fever, Fistulae, Headaches, Hemorrhaging, Infe Psychological Chart: Anxiety/Stress, Autism, Childhood Pressures, Compulsive, Expressive Ability, Hysteria, Imagination, Mental Balance, Mental Clarity, Mental Imbalances, Schizophrenia, Sexual Conflicts, Shock, Sleep Better, Subconscious Cleansed Chakra Chart: Five Chakras above head Subtle Body Chart: Miasm Chart: Astral Body, Etheric Body Tips Chart: |
Cuprum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Cuprum Metallicum (CUPR-MET)
Copper As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Glandular Functions, Heart, Metabolism, Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Red Corpuscles, Sexual Region, Sinuses Cellular Level Chart: Genetic code Nutrients Chart: Copper, Molybdenum Diseases Chart: Cerebral Cortex, Chilly-Warmth, Cholera, Circulation, Constipation, Convulsions, Cramps, Diaphragm, Digestive Ills, Dizziness, Dropsy-Edema, Dysentery, Dyslexia, Ear Hearing, Anemia, Arthritis, Autism, Brain, Environmental Pollutants, Epilepsy, Eye Proble Psychological Chart: Apathy, Emotional Balance, Excited, Fear of Death, Hysteria, Memory, Mental Balance, Mental Imbalances, Schizophrenia, Self-awareness, Self-confidence, Self-Esteem, Biomagnetic Properties, Breath Regulated, Capillary Action, Electrical Properties Chakra Chart: Root Chakra, ThirdEye Chakra, Emotional, Heart, Sex, Throat Subtle Body Chart: All Subtle Bodies, Astral Body Miasm Chart: Tips Chart: |
Platina Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Platina Metallicum (PLAT-MET)
Platinum As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Biomagnetic Properties, Brain, Electrical Properties, Endocrine System, Heart, Nervous System, Synapses, Thymus, Vertebrae Cellular Level Chart: Nutrients Chart: All Nutrients Diseases Chart: Constipation, Ear Hearing, Endocrine System, Environmental Pollutants, Female Problems, Female Pelvic Problems, Headaches, Menstruation, Muscle System, Nervous System, Numb, Paralysis, Spasmodic Disorders Psychological Chart: Excited, Fear (Unnatural), Hysteria, Irritability, Memory, Passions Controlled, Pride (false), Protection, Receptivity, Sexual Conflicts, Shock, Superiority (sense of) Chakra Chart: Five Chakras above head, All Nadis Subtle Body Chart: Miasm Chart: Petrochemical Miasm, Tuberculosis Miasm Tips Chart: |
Magnesia Metallica (Mineral Kingdom) |
Magnesia Metallica (MAG-MET)
Magnesium As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Crystalline Properties, Heart Cellular Level Chart: Detoxification (cellular) Nutrients Chart: Enzymes, Protein Diseases Chart: Cancer-Precancer, Cholesterol, Circulation, Colic, Constipation, Convulsions, Cyst, Detoxification, Diarrhea, Digestive Ills, Alcholism, Body Odor, Bowel, Epilepsy, Female Problems, Gallstones, Heart, Hyperreflexia, Intestinal Tract, Jaundice, Kidneys, La Psychological Chart: Anxiety/Stress, Depression, Irritability, Mental Imbalances, Nervous Tension, Oversensitive Chakra Chart: Emotional Chakra Subtle Body Chart: Etheric Body Miasm Chart: All Miasms Tips Chart: |
Sandstone (Mineral Kingdom) |
Sandstone (SANDS)
As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Blood Vessels, Skin Cellular Level Chart: Skin Nutrients Chart: Silica, Silicon, Zinc, Vitamin B Diseases Chart: Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Burns, Environmental Pollutants, Hardening Diseases, Liver, Radiation (Artificial and Natural), Rheumatism, Scleroderma, Skin, X-Ray exposure Psychological Chart: Flexibility, Personality Balanced Chakra Chart: Subtle Body Chart: Emotional, Etheric Miasm Chart: Tips Chart: |
Clay (Mineral Kingdom) |
Clay (CLAY)
As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Cell Salts, Crystalline Properties, Intestinal Tract, Lymphs, Muscle System, Pineal Gland, Red Corpuscles, Scalp, Skeletal System, Skin, Teeth, Thymus, Uric Acid, Vertebrae, Vitality, White Corpuscles Cellular Level Chart: Detoxification (cellular), General Strengthening Nutrients Chart: Diseases Chart: Cancer-Precancer, Circulation, Detoxification, Digestive Ills, Ear Hearing, Alkalosis, Allergies, Amoebic Dysentery, Anemia, Antiseptic, Arthritis, Bacteria Problems, Burns, Eye Problems, Female Problems, Hemorrhaging, Hernia, Infections, Inflammations, I Psychological Chart: Anxiety/Stress, Resentment Chakra Chart: Emotional Subtle Body Chart: Emotional, Ethereal Fluidium, Etheric Body Miasm Chart: Tips Chart: |
Sand (Mineral Kingdom) |
Sand (SIL-M)
As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Skin, Vertebrae, Cardiovascular System, Cell Elasticity, Cell Mitosis, Circulatory System, Heart Cellular Level Chart: Lungs, Skeletal System Nutrients Chart: Diseases Chart: Cardiovascular Ills, Childhood Diseases, Decalcification, Digestive Ills, Dropsy-Edema, Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Environmental Pollutants, Gout, Hardening Diseases, Intestinal Tract, Liver, Lungs, Radiation (Artificial and Natural), Scleroderma, Skele Psychological Chart: Chakra Chart: Subtle Body Chart: Emotional Miasm Chart: Tips Chart: |
Ferrum Magneticum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Ferrum Magneticum (FERR-MA)
Magnetite, Loadstone As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Biomagnetic Properties, Capillary Action, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Circulatory System, Endocrine System, Nervous System, Vertebrae, Vitality Cellular Level Chart: Blood into Ductless Glands, General Strengthening Nutrients Chart: Iron Diseases Chart: Cancer-Precancer, Cramps, Detoxification, Dizziness, Endocrine System, Bladder, Blood Sugar Level Off, Environmental Pollutants, Female Problems, Female Pelvic Problems, Headaches, Joints, Lumbago, Muscle System, Neck, Nutrient Deficiency, Pain, Pancreas Psychological Chart: Altruism, Draws people to you, Expressive Ability, Insomnia, Sleep Better Chakra Chart: All Chakras Subtle Body Chart: All Subtle Bodies, Aura Cleansed, Ethereal Fluidium, Etheric Body Miasm Chart: Petrochemical Miasm Tips Chart: |
Brass (Mineral Kingdom) |
Brass (BRAS-MET)
As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Hair on Scalp, Vertebrae Cellular Level Chart: Skin Nutrients Chart: Diseases Chart: Detoxification, Arthritis, Environmental Pollutants, Scalp, Skeletal System, Skin, Vertebrae Psychological Chart: Chakra Chart: Subtle Body Chart: Miasm Chart: Heavy Metal Miasm Tips Chart: |
Succinum (Proven by Nuala Eising) (Mineral Kingdom) |
Succinum (Proven by Nuala Eising) (SUCC)
Amber As per GurudasPhysical Parts Chart: Ear Hearing, Electrical Properties, Life Force Enhanced, Metabolism, Nervous System, Thyroid, Vertebrae Cellular Level Chart: Cell Mitosis, DNA Nutrients Chart: Vitamin B Diseases Chart: Brain, Inflammations, Nervous System, Viral Inflammations Psychological Chart: Altruism, Anxiety/Stress, Decision-Making, Eccentric Behavior, Memory Chakra Chart: ThirdEye Chakra, Emotional Chakra Subtle Body Chart: Mental Body Miasm Chart: Syphilitic Miasm Tips Chart: |
Naja (Animal Kingdom) |
Naja (NAJA)
Cobra Snake Venom Uses: |
Lachesis (Animal Kingdom) |
Lachesis (LACH)
Bushmaster Snake Venom Uses: |
Formica Rufa (Animal Kingdom) |
Formica Rufa (FORM)
Red Ant Uses: |
Apis mellifica (Animal Kingdom) |
Apis mellifica (APIS)
Honey Bee Uses: Brings tumour (swelling) any where and every where |
Tarentula hispanica (Animal Kingdom) |
Tarentula hispanica (TARE)
Wolf Spider Uses: Overstimulated Nervous System, Repetitive Behavior |
Cantharis (Animal Kingdom) |
Cantharis (CANT)
Spanish Fly Uses: All 'burning' issues - medical - physical - urinary - 'doused' by this |
Sepia (Animal Kingdom) |
Sepia (SEP)
Uses: |
Placenta Humana (Proven by Welsh) (Matridonal) |
Placenta Humana (Proven by Welsh) (PLAC-H)
Uses: |
Ferrum Phos (Mineral Kingdom) |
Ferrum Phos (FERR-P)
Uses: |
Calcarea Carbonicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Calcarea Carbonicum (CALC)
Uses: |
Phosphorus (Mineral Kingdom) |
Phosphorus (PHOS)
Uses: Prostrate, Sleep Disturbances, Violent, Destructive, Anger Increased during Lunar-cycles |
Hepar sulph (Mineral Kingdom) |
Hepar sulph (HEPA)
Uses: Irritable Throat, When allergy has settled in throat; be it adenoids or tonsillitis, Throat with Thyroid complaints even the vocal cord cyst. |
Kali Bichromicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Kali Bichromicum (KALI-BICH)
Uses: Linings of Stomach, Intestine, Airway passages |
Arsenicum album (Mineral Kingdom) |
Arsenicum album (ARS)
Uses: Food Poisoning, Loose motions , Rice watery stools & foetid stools, Asthma, Wheezing |
Ferrum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Ferrum Metallicum (FERR-MET)
Iron Uses: |
Germanium Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Germanium Metallicum (GERM-MET)
Uses: |
Ruthenium Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Ruthenium Metallicum (RUTH-MET)
Uses: |
Rhodium Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Rhodium Metallicum (RHOD-MET)
Uses: |
Iridium Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Iridium Metallicum (IRID-MET)
Uses: |
Titanium Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Titanium Metallicum (TITA-MET)
Uses: |
Zincum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Zincum Metallicum (ZINC-MET)
Zinc Uses: |
Boron (Mineral Kingdom) |
Boron (BORO)
Uses: Helps in the Mineral Absorption by Kidneys, Maintains levels of Calcium and Testosterone in body |
Selenium (Mineral Kingdom) |
Selenium (SELE-MET)
Uses: |
Plumbum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Plumbum Metallicum (PLUM-MET)
Lead Uses: |
Stannum Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Stannum Metallicum (STAN-MET)
Tin Uses: |
Mercurius Vivus (Mineral Kingdom) |
Mercurius Vivus (MERC-V)
Mercury Uses: |
Aluminium Metallicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Aluminium Metallicum (ALUM-MET)
Uses: |
Kalium Carbonicum (Mineral Kingdom) |
Kalium Carbonicum (KALI-C)
Uses: |
Carbo Vegetabilis (Mineral Kingdom) |
Carbo Vegetabilis (CARB)
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Lymph Gland (Organo Kingdom) |
Lymph Gland (LYMP-G)
Uses: |
China officinalis (Plant Kingdom) |
China officinalis (CHIN)
Uses: Tonic |
Chamomilla (Plant Kingdom) |
Chamomilla (CHAM)
Uses: Stomach Issues, Vomit, Anger Issues |
Phytolacca (Plant Kingdom) |
Phytolacca (PHYT)
Uses: Cancer |
Rhus Tox (Plant Kingdom) |
Rhus Tox (RHUS)
Uses: Arthritis, Cancer |
Staphysagria (Plant Kingdom) |
Staphysagria (STAP)
Uses: Low Libido |
Lycopodium (Plant Kingdom) |
Lycopodium (LYC)
Uses: Hair |
Symphytum (Plant Kingdom) |
Symphytum (SYMP)
Uses: |
Aconite Napellus (Plant Kingdom) |
Aconite Napellus (ACON)
Uses: Violence Reduced, Can Activate each and every trillion cells of your body at any stage, Psychological Specialist, Brought down many patient's abuse of psycholeptics and tranquilizers |
Arnica Montana (Plant Kingdom) |
Arnica Montana (ARN)
Uses: New Vascularisation, Great capillary calibrator to dissolve clots - brain clots |
Belladonna (Plant Kingdom) |
Belladonna (BELL)
Uses: Arthritis, Regulator of Blood Circulation to Brain, When allergy has settled in throat; be it adenoids or tonsillitis, Throat with Thyroid complaints even the vocal cord cyst., Migraine overall |
Allium cepa (Plant Kingdom) |
Allium cepa (ALL-C)
Uses: For any Allergy, Reddish Eyes, Itching running nose, Sneezing, Allergic Rhinitis |
Aloe Socotrina (Plant Kingdom) |
Aloe Socotrina (ALOE)
Uses: Skin Allergy, Itching, Medicinal Allergy |
Nux Vomica (Plant Kingdom) |
Nux Vomica (NUX)
Uses: Piles: in the evening hours - thermal chilly; 1M for AIDS; Post operative cases - I generally give Nux vomica 200 in evening hours to tone up liver and reduce the side effect of all medicines. |
Aegle Mar (Plant Kingdom) |
Aegle Mar (AEGL-M)
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Neem (Plant Kingdom) |
Neem (NEEM)
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Ocimum canum (Plant Kingdom) |
Ocimum canum (OCIM-C)
Hoary Basil, Krishna Tulsi Uses: |
Cina Maritima (Plant Kingdom) |
Cina Maritima (CINA)
Uses: Worms |
Colocynth (Plant Kingdom) |
Colocynth (COLO)
Uses: |
Thuja occidentalis (Plant Kingdom) |
Thuja occidentalis (THUJ)
Cedar Uses: |
Olibanum sacrum (Plant Kingdom) |
Olibanum sacrum (OLIB)
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Centella Asiatica (Plant Kingdom) |
Centella Asiatica (HYDRO)
Gotu Kola, Hydrocotyle Uses: |
Camphor (Plant Kingdom) |
Camphor (CAMP)
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Ashwagandha (Plant Kingdom) |
Ashwagandha (ASHW)
Uses: |
Asparagus racemose (Plant Kingdom) |
Asparagus racemose (ASPA-R)
Shatavari Uses: |
Crataegus (Plant Kingdom) |
Crataegus (CRAT)
Hawthorn Berry Uses: |
Tinospora Cordifolia (Plant Kingdom) |
Tinospora Cordifolia (TINO-C)
Guduchi Uses: |
Tribulus Terrestris (Plant Kingdom) |
Tribulus Terrestris (TRIB)
Bindii Uses: |
Ginseng (Plant Kingdom) |
Ginseng (GINS)
Uses: Hormone Balancer |
Chelidonium (Plant Kingdom) |
Chelidonium ()
Uses: |
Wiesbaden Aqua (Water) |
Wiesbaden Aqua (WIES)
Uses: Hair |
Nadis
Go to topNadi | Chakra | Aperture | Location | Description |
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Yashasvati | --- | Tips of Right Thumb, Big Toe | Runs from root to navel chakra where it branches out. | NA |
Hastijihva | --- | Tips of Left Thumb, Big Toe | Runs from root to navel chakra where it branches out. | NA |
Sushhumna | Sahasrara | Eyes | From base of spine to top of head, with many nadis branching out from it in the region of third eye. | NA |
Shankhini | Ajna | Left Ear | Branches out from third-eye, goes to left ear which is its orifice. | NA |
Payasvini | Ajna | Right Ear | Branches out from third-eye, goes to right ear which is its orifice. | NA |
Gandhari | Ajna | Left Eye | Branches out from third-eye, goes to left eye which is its orifice. | NA |
Pusha | Ajna | Right Eye | Branches out from third-eye, goes to right eye which is its orifice. | NA |
Ida | Ajna | Left Nostril | Branches out from third-eye, goes to left nostril which is its orifice. | NA |
Pingala | Ajna | Right Nostril | Branches out from third-eye, goes to right nostril which is its orifice. | NA |
Sarasvati | Vishuddhi | Mouth and throat | From base of spine to throat chakra. | NA |
Varuna | Anahata | Skin | From base of spine to heart chakra and from it throughout the entire body. | NA |
Vishvodhara | Manipura | Navel | From base of spine to the navel and from it throughout the abdomen. | NA |
Kuhu | Swadhisthana | Penis/Vagina | From base of spine to sex chakra and forward to the end of the urethra. | NA |
Alambusha | Muladhara | Anus | From center of root chakra to tip of rectum | NA |
Srotas
Go to topSrota | Srota Type | Root | Passage | Opening | Points | Description | Functions | Signs of excess flow | Signs of deficiency flow | Signs of blocked flow | Signs of flow through wrong channel |
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Pranavaha LifeForce channel |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Left chamber of Heart | Respiratory system | Nose | PC-8, M-HN-3 |
These carry our life force and run through the entirety of the respiratory system. The prana is absorbed through the lungs and the colon. If there is some issue in the root organ (left chamber of the heart), then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. The pranavaha srotas also connect to and work with the Pranamaya kosha. | Respiratory tract, bronchial tree including alveoli | Rapid breathing and hyperventilation. | Slow or shallow breathing and shortness of breath. | Difficulty in breathing accompanied by coughing, wheezing or asthma. There may also be hiatal hernias. | Lungs could be perforated. |
Annavaha Food channel |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Esophagus and greater curvature of stomach | Gastrointestinal tract | Ileocecal valve | TH-9, BL-57 |
These are the channels responsible for carrying our food. These srotas are the main channels in the body. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Digestion, Assimilation, Absorption | Excessive appetite, hyperacidity and possibly diarrhea. | Suppressed apprtite as well as hypoacidity, anorexia and constipation. | Intestinal obstruction and the formation of tumors. | There may be vomiting and perforations of the stomach or intestines, or perforated ulcers. |
Ambuvaha Water Metabolism channel |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Pancreas | Gastrointestinal mucous membrane | Kidneys, Tongue, Sweat glands | LI-14, PC-2, BL-40, CV-3 |
These channels carry water and other fluids throughout the body, including the cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, and the gastric mucosal and pancreatic secretions. This is the fluid-absorbing aspect of digestion. These srotas govern the assimilation of water and foods that contain water. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Body temperature, Lubrication, Energy, Electrolyte balance, Selection of wastes | Excessive thirst, a sharp taste in the mouth and hypoglycemia. | Lack of taste in the mouth, nausea and hyperglycemia. | Diabetes or other serious problems of the pancreas such as cancer. | Vomiting and anorexia. |
Rasavaha Plasma channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Right chamber of heart and ten great blood vessels | Network of blood vessels and Lymphatic systems | Arteriole venous junction in capillaries | TH-9 | These are the channels of the lymph (rasa) dhatu that carry the plasma. They are connected to the lymphatic and circulatory systems. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Nutrition, Affection (prlnana), Immunity, Faith, Regulation of blood pressure and volume | Edema, as well as swelling of the glands and lymph glands. | Dehydration and emaciation. | Overly swollen glands, major lymphatic obstructions and lymphatic cancer. | Bleeding as well as the coughing up of blood. |
Raktavaha Blood channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Liver and Spleen | Circulatory system | Skin | LI-18, ST-8, CV-17 |
These channels carry the blood and relate to the circulatory system. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Life function, Oxygenation, Enthusiasm | Rapid pulse, heart palpitations and hypertension. | Slow pulse with hypotension and varicose veins. | Arrhythmia, an enlarged liver or spleen, clotting of the blood, tumors or heart attacks. | Different types of bleeding disorders. |
Mamsavaha Muscle channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Ligaments and skin where the muscle tissues are attached | All muscles of the body | Through all the skin | SP-3 | These channels supply the muscle tissue with nutrients. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Plastering, Form, Movement, Support, Protection, Strength | Hyperactivity of muscles and tremors may occur. | Under activity of the muscles that can cause loss or lack of muscle tone and spasms. | Chronic inflammation in the muscles, as well as tumors. | Muscles that are more easily torn. |
Medavaha Fat channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Abdominal fat, Kidneys, Adrenals | Subcutaneous fat tissue | Sebaceous glands | CV-2 | These channels supply fat issue with nutrients. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Lubrication (snehan), Personal love, Beauty, Insulation, Bulk to body | Edema and Obesity. | Emaciation with dryness of the skin. | Tumors in adipose/fat tissue. | May lead to the tearing of fat tissue. |
Asthivaha Bone channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Adipose tissue and hips/pelvic girdle/sacrum | Skeletal system | Nails and the hair | ST-8 | These channels nourish the bones and skeletal system. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Support, Structure, Protection of vital organs | Excess of bone tissue. | Weak bones, deficient bone tissue and osteoporosis. | Bone sppurs, calcification of the bones and cancer. | Wrong flow also occurs when a bone is broken. |
Majjavaha Nervous or Marrow channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Joints and bones, and secondarily by the brain and spinal cord | Entire nervous system (central, sympathetic and parasympathetic) | Synaptic space | GV-20, GV-25, GV-27 |
These supply the nerve tissue and bone marror with nutrients. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Fills bone spaces, Sensation, Communication, Learning, Memory, Coordination | Hypersensitivity, Pain, Insomnia, Tremors and an oerly heightened sense of perception. | Hyposensivity, numbness (physical and emotional), dulllness, lethargy and a clouded sense of perception. | Convulsions, multiple sclerosis and one may even enter into a coma. | Nerve tissue damage |
Shukravaha Reproductive fluid channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Testes and nipples | Prostate gland, urethra, epididymus and the urogenital tract. | Opening of the urethra. | GB-29, CV-2 |
These are the channels through which nutrients are transported to the male reproductive system. These srotas are also connected to the secretions that occur during sexual activities. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Reproduction, Produces ojas, Emotional release | Spermatorrhea, involuntary nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation and leucorrhea. | Difficulty to attain an erection, as well as delayed ejaculation. | Inability to ejaculate, testicular swelling, prostate stones and tumors. | Sperm may enter into the bladder. |
Purishavaha Faecal channel |
Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body | Cecum, rectum and the colon | Large intestine | Anus | GV-15, GV-16, CV-2 |
These channels carry feces. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Absorption of minerals, Strength, Support, Formation & elimination of feces | Diarrhea | Constipation | Onstructions to the colon and there may be diverticulitis or tumors. | Perforation in the colon. |
Mutravaha Urinary channel |
Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body | Kidneys | Ureters, urethra and bladder. | Opening of urethra. | BL-30, BL-36, GB-29 |
These channels carry the urine, and include the entire urinary system. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Electrolyte balance, Elimination of urine, Maintenance of blood pressure | Excessive or frequent urination. | Scant urination | Painful and difficult urination, and there may be stones in the urinary tract. | Bladder can bust. |
Svedavaha Sweat channel |
Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body | Sweat glands | Sweat ducts | Pores of the skin and the sweat glands underneath the skin. | LV-2, LV-3 |
These are the channels that carry sweat, the sebaceous glands. These srotas are intrinsically connected the adipose/fat tissue. The more fat the body has, the more the body sweats. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Elimination of liquid wastes, Perspiration, Electrolyte balance, Body temperature, Lubrication | Profuse sweating will occur. | Temporary lack of sweating. | Complete inability ot sweat. | Sweat will enter into lymphatic system (rasa) dhatu. |
Artavavaha Menstruation channel |
Govern female systems | Ovaries and areola | Fallopian tubes, uterus, cervical canal and vagina | Labia | BL-30, BL-36, GB-29, SP-6 |
These are the channels through which nutrients are transported to the female reproductive system. These srotas have some responbility for the menstruation and also nourish the reporductive tissue, or the ova. It goerns the production of hormones and other sexual secretions. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Reproduction, Produces ojas, Emotional release | Spermatorrhea, involuntary nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation and leucorrhea. | Difficulty to attain an erection, as well as delayed ejaculation. | Inability to ejaculate, testicular swelling, prostate stones and tumors. | Sperm may enter into the bladder. |
Stanyavaha Lactation channel |
Govern female systems | Lactation glands | Lactiferous dicts | Nipple (it function only when a women gives birth) | SP-6, CV-17 |
These are the channels that carry breast milk for lactating women. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Lactation | Excess of breast milk | Lack of breast milk | No breast milk, painful and swelling breasts, mastitis, cysts, tumors or cancer. | Injury to the breasts. |
Manovaha Mental channel |
Govern mind system | Heart or cardiac plexus and the ten sensory pathways | Whole body | Sense organs | HE-7, GV-20 |
These are the channels of the mind that carry thoughts. They are not only physical channels, but subtle channels as well, and are critical in the development of a balanced mind. These channels are lcoated in the merve tissue and arr part of our emotional process. The Manovaha srotas maske up the subtle body and are part of the Manomaya kosha. The mind is directly connected to the parts of the nervous system and physical body that are resposible for the sensory and motor system. When in its higher state of awareness, the mind transcends physical body consciousness. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Thinking, Feeling, Inquiring, Deciding, Discrimination, Desire, Memory, Communication | Mental unrest, Hyperactive mind and senses and one may worry to have a lot of anger. | Dulled senses and depression, with predominant emotions of gried and sadness. | Blocked or suppressed emotions | Major psychological probles like delirium, delusion (including delusions of grandeur) and schizophrenia. |
Marmas
Go to topSrotas are NOT mapped to Marmas but instead assigned to AcupuncturePoints because in authentic marma (from SouthIndia and also as mentioned in Vasant Lad's), the marma have different names as used in today's world. In reality the smaller marmas/siras are mapped which happens to exctly correspond with AcupuncturePoints.
Marmas for each Chakra
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Marmas in each Region
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Marmas in each Category
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Lethal Marmas
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All Marmas
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Adhipati Overlord Location: Top of the head Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 1 |
Sahasrara |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Mind, Nerves, Epilepsy, Treatment of psychiatric diseases and nervous system disorders, Pranic energy balancer, pineal gland and brain disorders |
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Apanga Looking away Location: Outer corner of the eyes Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vision, Reduces nervous stress |
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Avarta Disaster Location: Midpoint above the eyes Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Depression, Vision, Posture, Eye disease, Sinusitis (frontal) and temporal headaches |
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Krikatika Joint of the neck Location: Joint of the neck Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Tremors, Disability, Stiffness, Neck and shoulder pain |
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Manya Honor Location: Side of upper neck Size: 4 anguli Number: 2 |
Vishuddhi |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Speech, Taste, Perception, Blood, Transfer marma |
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Nila Dark Blue Location: Base of the throat Size: 4 anguli Number: 2 |
Vishuddhi |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Transfer point. Balances the sense of timing and treats aphonia and loss of taste. |
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Phana A serpent hood Location: Side of the nostrils Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Smell, Sinus, Ears, Stress, Nosebleed |
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Shankha A conch shell Location: Temple Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Asthi (Bone) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Colon, Treats hearing, Temporal headaches |
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Shringataka Place where four roads meet Location: Soft palate of the mouth Size: 4 anguli Number: 4 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Dhamani (Channel) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Stimulates the Nervous system, Soothe the eyes, ears, nose, tongue. |
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Simanta Summit Location: Fissures on the skull Size: 4 anguli Number: 5 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Sanity, Grounding, Intelligence, Blood, Migraine, Lacrimation, Fear |
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Sira Matrika Mother of the blood vessels Location: Base of the neck Size: 4 anguli Number: 8 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Blood circulation |
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Sthapani What gives support or fixes Location: Point between the eyes Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 1 |
Ajna |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vishalyaghna (Death when foreign object is extracted) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Main Vayu marma, Balances mind and nervous sytem including Pituitary gland, Hypothalamus |
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Utkshepa What is upwards Location: Above the ears Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vishalyaghna (Death when foreign object is extracted) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Colon, Temporal headaches |
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Vidhura Distress Location: Behind and below the ears Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Head and Neck Category: Dhamani (Channel) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Hearing, Head support, Ear disorders, Facial paralysis |
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Apalapa Unguarded Location: Armpit or axilla Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Blood, Balances sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems |
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Apastambha What stands to the side Location: Upper side of the abdomen Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Dhamani (Channel) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Blood, Lungs, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems, Asthma, Coughs, Dyspepsia |
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Basti Bladder Location: Lower abdomen Size: 4 anguli Number: 1 |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Urinary, Basti |
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Guda Anus Location: Anus Size: 4 anguli Number: 1 |
Muladhara |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Dhamani (Channel) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Stimulates uro-genito functions (Reproduction, Colon, Urine, Gas, Stool). This is also the local Apana Vayu sira on the torso. |
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Hridaya Heart Location: Heart Size: 4 anguli Number: 1 |
Anahata |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Controls the centrifugal Pranic flow (Vayu), breast disease, allows balance in circulation and breathing. Main Pitta marma, Vyana vayu, Affects Sadhaka Pitta that causes fantasies and realities to become indistinguishable when vitiated. May treat the Pericardium organ. |
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Nabhi Navel Location: Navel Size: 4 anguli Number: 1 |
Manipura |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Sadya Pranahara (Death immediately or within 24 hours) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Seat of all Vein, Transfer points, Small Intestines. When massaged may stimulate the small intestine and Pachaka Pitta. May treat hyperacidity and gastric, duodenal ulcers. |
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Stanamula Root of breast Location: Root of the breast Size: 2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Kapha, Pitta, Blood circulation, Assists with cough and apnea |
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Stanarohita Upper region of the breast Location: Upper region of the breast Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Abdomen and Chest Category: Mamsa (Muscle) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Kapha, Pitta, Arm Muscles, Sedates arms |
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Amsa Shoulder Location: Shoulder Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Vishuddhi |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Udana vayu, Brain, Stimulates Throat chakra, Thyroid and the endocrine system |
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Amsaphalaka Shoulder blade Location: Shoulder blade Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Anahata |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Asthi (Bone) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vayu, Touch/Sensation, Atrophy, Scapular pain and fourth chakra treatment (chest) |
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Brihati Wide or large Location: Broad region of the upper back Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Manipura |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Major Pitta accumulation site, Coughing of blood, Heart symptoms. |
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Katikataruna What rises from the hip Location: Hip-joint Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Asthi (Bone) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Fat, Constipation, Vayu, Treatment of hip joint |
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Kukundara What marks the loins Location: On each side of lower iliac spine Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Swadhisthana |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Reproduction, Elimination, Leg Mobility, Local, rear Apana Vayu manna |
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Nitamba Buttocks Location: The upper region of the buttocks Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Asthi (Bone) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vayu, Pitta, Digestion, Vitality, Backache, Sciatica, Paralysis of lower limb, Large intestine problems. |
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Parshvasandhi The side of the waist Location: The upper hips Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Back and Hips Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Pitta, Digestion, Elimination, Circulation. |
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Ani The point of a needle Location: Lower region of the upper arm Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vayu, Muscle tension, Controls muscle tone |
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Bahvi What relates to the arm Location: Inside of upper arm Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indrabasti Indra arrow Location: Center of forearm Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Mamsa (Muscle) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Stimulates Digestive Fire (Jataragni), Small Intestine |
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Kakshadhara What upholds the flank Location: Top of shoulder joint Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Muscle tension, Affects muscle tone in upper abdomen and chest |
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Kshipra Quick to give results Location: Between thumb and index finger Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Heart, Lungs, Eye pain, Toothache, Redness and pain in fingers |
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Kurcha A knot or bundle Location: Bottom of thumb Size: 4 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vision, Treatment of large intestine, pain |
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Kurchashira The head of kurcha Location: Base of thumb joint Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Rujakara (Causing persistent prolonged pain) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Muscle Spasm, Heart and lung symptoms |
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Kurpara Elbow joint Location: Elbow joint Size: 3 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Numbness of arm, Elbow pain, Cardiac pain, Coughs, Asthma |
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Lohitaksha Red-jointed Location: Lower frontal end of shoulder joint Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Fluid movement, Arm Blood supply, Assists circulation and pain in arms. |
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Manibandha Bracelet Location: Wrist Size: 2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Rujakara (Causing persistent prolonged pain) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Relieves stiffness, Treats diseases of the wrist, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Cardiac pain, Mental disorders |
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Talahridaya Center of the surface Location: Center of the palm of the hand Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Mamsa (Muscle) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Stimulates the Lungs (Vata) |
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Urvi What is wide Location: The mid-region of the upper arm Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Arms and Hands Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Udakavaha Srota, Fluid movement, Stimulates Ambhu Vaha Srotas, urine retention and swelling and pain in inguinal area. |
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Ani The point of a needle Location: Lower region of the upper leg Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vayu, Muscle tension, Controls muscle tone |
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Gulpha Ankle joint Location: Ankle joint Size: 2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Rujakara (Causing persistent prolonged pain) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Relieves Stiffness, Treatment of leg paralysis and pain (especially in ankle joint) |
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Indrabasti Indra arrow Location: Center of lower leg Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Mamsa (Muscle) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Stimulates Digestive Fire (Jataragni), Small Intestine |
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Janu Knee joint Location: Knee joint Size: 3 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Sandhi (Joint) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Treats the lower back and leg pain including the hip joint |
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Kshipra Quick to give results Location: Between big toe and second toe Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Heart, Lungs, Swelling, Redness and pain in eye and toes. |
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Kurcha A knot or bundle Location: Bottom of big toe Size: 4 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Vision, High blood pressure, Jaundice, Uterine bleeding |
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Kurchashira The head of kurcha Location: Base of big toe joint Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Rujakara (Causing persistent prolonged pain) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Muscle Spasm, Leg and back ache, epilepsy. |
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Lohitaksha Red-jointed Location: Lower frontal end of the hip joint Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Fluid movement, Leg Blood supply, Assists circulation and pain in legs. |
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Talahridaya Center of the surface Location: Center of the sole of the foot Size: 1/2 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Mamsa (Muscle) Lethal: Kalantara Pranahara (Death within 2 to 4 weeks) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Stimulates the Kidneys (Vata) |
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Urvi What is wide Location: The mid-region of the upper thigh Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Sira (Point on Dhamani) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Udakavaha Srota, Fluid movement, Stimulates Ambhu Vaha Srotas, urine retention and swelling and pain in inguinal area. |
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Vitapa What is hot or painful Location: Perineum Size: 1 anguli Number: 2 |
Swadhisthana |
Region: Legs and Feet Category: Snayu (Ligaments and Tendons) Lethal: Vaikalyakara (Maiming or deformity when injured) |
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Indications: Contradictions: Actions: Belly muscle tension, Impotence, Semen, Ovum, urine retention, External genital pain, Seminal emission. Affects muscle tone in lower abdomen |
Meridians
Go to topMeridians
Meridian | Route | Body Organ | Zodiac Sign | Homeopathy | Description |
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Lung Meridian 3am - 5am |
Starts At: Neat armpit, between second and third ribs Runs Via: Upper and lower arms Ends At: Inside of thumb at the root of the nail |
Lungs | Gemini | Carbo Vegetabilis | No description |
Large Intestine Meridian 5am - 7am |
Starts At: Base of index fingernails Runs Via: Up inner side of the arms Ends At: Sides of the nostrils |
Large Intestine | Aquarius | Aluminium Metallicum | No description |
Heart Meridian 11am - 1pm (13:00) |
Starts At: Base of the armpit Runs Via: Down inner side of arm Ends At: Base of the little fingernail |
Heart | Leo | Aurum Metallicum | No description |
Small Intestine Meridian 1pm - 3pm (15:00) |
Starts At: Base of the little fingernail Runs Via: Up the arm and side of face Ends At: Just in front of each ear |
Small Intestine | Virgo | Plumbum Metallicum | No description |
Pericardium Meridian 7pm - 9pm (21:00) |
Starts At: The chest muscle Runs Via: Down the arms Ends At: Base of the middle fingernail |
Pericardium | Aries | Staphysagria | No description |
Triple Warmer Meridian 9pm - 11pm (23:00) |
Starts At: Ring finger, on the little finger side Runs Via: Up the arm to the head Ends At: Near the eye, under the eyebrow |
Triple Warmer | Pisces | Silicea | No description |
Kidney Meridian 5pm - 7pm (19:00) |
Starts At: Soles of feet Runs Via: Up the inside leg, through the center of the body Ends At: Below the collar bone between the clavicle and first rib |
Kidney | Libra | Phosphorus | No description |
Bladder Meridian 3pm - 5pm (17:00) |
Starts At: The inside corner of the eye Runs Via: Over the skull, down the spinal column Ends At: Base of the little toenail |
Bladder | Scorpio | Kalium Carbonicum | No description |
Liver Meridian 1am - 3am |
Starts At: Base of the nail of the big toe Runs Via: Up the inside of the leg Ends At: Near the nipple |
Liver | Sagittarius | Stannum Metallicum | No description |
Gallbladder Meridian 11pm - 1am |
Starts At: Outer corner of the eye Runs Via: Several points on the head Ends At: The second joint of the fourth toe |
Gall Bladder | Capricorn | Colocynth | No description |
Spleen Meridian 9am - 11am |
Starts At: The root of the nail of the big toe Runs Via: Up the inside of the legs and torso Ends At: Below the armpit |
Spleen | Taurus | Thuja occidentalis | No description |
Stomach Meridian 7am - 9am |
Starts At: Just under the eye Runs Via: Down the body and legs Ends At: Root of the second toenail |
Stomach | Cancer | Nux Vomica | No description |
Governing Vessel |
Starts At: In the pelvic cavity between the tip of the coccyx and anus Runs Via: Middle of spinal column, over the skull Ends At: Two front teeth, between the upper lip and gums |
Center of Back. Sea of Yang. | |||
Conception Vessel |
Starts At: Pelvic cavity, in the center of the perineum Runs Via: Middleline of the abdomen, through the chest and throat to the mandible Ends At: Two front teeth, between the lower lip and gums |
Center of Torso. Sea of Yin. |
Acupuncture Point Categories
Go to top24 Meridians (12*2) are actually Sushrut's 24 Dhamanis while AcupuncturePoints on meridians are Siras of Sushrut.
700 siras = Lung Meridian (22 points {11+11 for Right and Left}) + .... + Governor channel (only left: 28 points) + Conception channel (only left 24 points) + Extra siras/points (30)
All Solid organ channels always have Ether as their first element point. All Hollow organ channels have Air as their first element point. BUT each channel follws the Wheel of Support.
Buddhist triangle |
Special combination of Anxiety/Depression |
Command |
According to 16th century Ming Dynasty physician Gao Wu, these points can be used to treat any kind of disorder in
these regions, whether deficient, excess, hot, cold, chronic
or acute. These are also called "4 command points", the 2 other points are added later. |
Confluent/Coupled |
The extraordinary vessels run "behind" the 12 main meridians. They interconnect with the 12 meridians and correspondingly allow for broad and deep effects within the body. 6 of the 8 extraordinary vessels has a master and coupled point on a pair of the main meridians. The Governing Vessel and the Conception Vessel, however, have their own points. |
Confluent/Master |
The extraordinary vessels run "behind" the 12 main meridians. They interconnect with the 12 meridians and correspondingly allow for broad and deep effects within the body. 6 of the 8 extraordinary vessels has a master and coupled point on a pair of the main meridians. The Governing Vessel and the Conception Vessel, however, have their own points. |
Entry |
Pending |
Exit |
Pending |
Five Element (Child) |
It is responsible for taking the food from parent as per the Wheel of Support. |
Five Element (Mother) |
It is responsible for feeding the child as per the Wheel of Support. |
Five Shu (He-sea) |
Sea points are related to Flowering and at which the Qi enters Inwards. At the Sea points the Qi of the channel is vast and deep; it collects, comes together and joins the general circulation of the body, like a large river flowing into the sea. Compared to the Well points, the Sea points are much less dynamic and their effect is less quick and dramatic. Sea point are used for all stomach and intestinal diseases (i.e with digestive functions). This applies mostly to Yang channels but also to Yin ones. |
Five Shu (Jing-river) |
River points are related to Manifestation and at which the Qi Flows. Defensive Qi gathers at the River points. At the River points the Qi of the channel is much bigger, wider and also deeper. The Qi flows like a large current after coming a long distance from its source; Qi is able to flow down a channel. At the River points, exterior pathogenic factors are deviated towards joints, bones and sinews. Jing-river points have to do with many respiratory problems as well as fever and chills, coughs and dyspnoea, diseases that take place in the bones and sinews and finally health problems that affect the vocal cords and serve to alter a persons way of speaking. This applies more to Yin than Yang channels. |
Five Shu (Jing-well) |
Well points are related to Aggravation and at which the Qi Emanates. The Well is the point of departure of Qi. At this point the channel is the most superficial and thinnest and the energy changes polarity from Yin to Yang or vice versa. The energy is at its most unstable state here, so that it can be easily and readily influenced and changed. The energy at these points has an outward movement, the energy of the channel tends to go outwards in a centrifugal movement at these points. The Well points are used in acute conditions as the Well points tend to be used to eliminate pathogenic factors quickly in acute conditions. The Well points are used for irritability, mental restlessness and anxiety. |
Five Shu (Shu-stream) |
Stream points are related to Displacement and at which the Qi Pours. At the Stream point the Qi of the channel pours through, it swirls and the flow starts to be bigger and slightly deeper within the channel. Here the flow of Qi is rapid and large enough to carry other things with it hence its name transporting. At the Spring points, on the one hand, exterior pathogenic factors can be transported into the interior and penetrate deeper in the channels. Stream points are used for Painful Obstruction Syndrome (Bi Syndrome) especially from dampness. This applies to Yang channels more then Yin channels. Shu-stream points have to do with pain and discomfort in the tendons and joints as well as intermittent kinds of diseases and a feeling of heaviness in the body as if it is being pulled down. |
Five Shu (Ying-spring) |
Spring points are related to Overflow and at which the Qi Glides. At the Spring point the Qi of the channel is very powerful and full of potential energy ready to manifest, like the swirling movement of water in a mountain spring. Qi is able to effectively glide or slide down the channel in question. The Spring points have a particularly strong action and are generally used to eliminate pathogenic factor whether they are interior or exterior and in particular to clear Heat. The Spring points are used sparingly. The Spring points of the feet are more powerful then the Spring points of the hands. Spring points are used for febrile diseases or to clear Heat. Virtually all Spring points clear heat in their respective channels. |
Four Seas |
Pending |
Ghost |
The most basic of the ways in which possession could be carried out within Chinese medicine. Used in treatment for possession by ghosts. |
Hui Meeting/Gathering |
Pending |
Lower He Sea |
These points are located on the Yang meridians and are used to treat their respective yang/hollow organs. These are places where the Qi in the meridians is most vigorous. |
Luo/Bridge |
There are points which connect between the hollow and solid organ channels and allow Prana to travel between one channel and the next in line. |
Ma Danyang/12 Star Points |
Points as per the poem of Ma Danyang (originally named Ma Yu) Daoist; which he originally wrote in 1329. |
Mu/Front |
Pending |
Shu/Back |
Pending |
Window of Sky |
The basic functions of the points are to improve the flow of energy between the head and the rest of the body. |
Xi/Cleft |
These are points where Prana tends to be retained in the channel and forms a type of base. In other words, points are the position on the channel where both the blood as well as the qi come together and once connected, make their way further into the human body. |
Yuan/Base |
Source points (Mula Marmas) are points where Prana tends to be retained in the channel and forms a type of base. This may be needed as when a blockage of Prana occurs along a channel (as in the case of chronic dis-ease). The Base point will then release energy from the organ into the channel in order to facilitate healing. The Base point of a channel not only reflects the energy of the related organ but is also a minor doshic representative along the channel. That is to say that in the case of the Lung, the base point of the Lung channel reflects Vata in that channel. Additionally, the Base points reflect the condition of their related organs. For instance an imbalance in the Large Intestine may refer tenderness at Large Intestine 4, at the web between thumb and index finger on the outside of the hand. |
Srota Points
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SubDosha Points
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Five Shu Points
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Five Element Points
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Yuan/Base Points
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Luo/Bridge Points
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Command Points
Four Seas
Buddhist Triangle Points
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Window of Sky Points
Lower He Sea
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MuShu FrontBack Points
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Entry/Exit Points
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Master/Coupled Points
Hui Meeting/Gathering Points
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Ghost Points
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Ma Danyang/12 Star Points
Xi/Cleft Points
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Acupuncture Points
Go to topPoint # | Srota/Dosha/Marma | Category/Function | Location | Indications | Actions | Description | Cautions |
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CV-1 Huiyin (Meeting of Yin) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: Muladhara/Root |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Guda Subdosha: NA |
Category: Ghost Function: Ghost Store |
At the perineum, midway between the anus and the scrotum in men, and the anus and the posterior labial commissure in women. Landmark: In males the scrotum may need to be lifted away from the point. |
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Pregnancy According to the Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, this point is contraindicated to needling. | |
CV-2 Qugu (Curved Bone) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Fat channel, Reproductive fluid channel, Faecal channel Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: Apana (Vaata) |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus. |
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deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment | |
CV-3 Zhongji (Middle Pole) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Water Metabolism channel Part of Marma: Basti Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Bladder organ |
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. |
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Deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment | |
CV-4 Guanyuan (Gate of Origin) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Basti Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Small Intestine organ |
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis |
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Deep insertion may penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment | |
CV-5 Shimen (Stone Gate) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Basti Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Triple Heater organ |
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. |
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Several Classical texts, this point is contraindicated to needling and moxibustion during pregnancy.Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
CV-6 Qihai (Sea of Qi) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: Swadhisthana/Sacral |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Basti Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. |
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Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
CV-7 Yinjiao (Yin Intersection) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. |
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Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
CV-8 Shenque (Spirit Gateway) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: Manipura/Solar Plexus |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Nabhi Subdosha: Pachaka (Pitta) |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the centre of the umbilicus. |
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CV-9 Shuifen (Water Separation) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus and 7 cun below the sternocostal angle. |
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This point is contraindicated to needling in cases of water illness, and plentiful moxibustion should rather be used. Moxibustion is contraindicated in pregnancy.In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
CV-10 Xiawan (Lower Cavity) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 6 cun below the sternocostal angle. |
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Pregnancy In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
CV-11 Jianli (Strengthen the Interior) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle. |
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CV-12 Zhongwan (Middle Cavity) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: Kledaka (Kapha) |
Category: Mu/Front, Hui Meeting/Gathering Function: Stomach organ, Yang Organs |
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus and midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle. |
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CV-13 Shangwan (Upper Cavity) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle. |
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CV-14 Juque (Great Gateway) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Heart organ |
On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun below the sternocostal angle. Landmark: In some patients the xiphoid process may extend to this point |
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Deep insertion, especially in thin subjects, may damage the left lobe of the liver or the heart if either is enlarged.Oblique superior insertion towards the heart is contraindicated in all cases. | |
CV-15 Jiuwei (Turtledove Tail) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge Function: NA |
On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle. Landmark: i. Many sources locate this point below the xiphoid process. In practice however, the xiphoid process varies considerably in length, and this point may lie on the xiphoid process itself. |
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1. deep insertion, especially in thin subjects, may damage the left lobe of the liver or the heart if either is enlarged. 2. oblique superior insertion towards the heart is contraindicated in all cases. | |
CV-16 Zhongting (Central Courtyard) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the sternum at the sternocostal angle. Landmark: This point is level with the fifth intercostal space at the mamillary line. |
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CV-17 Shanzhong (Chest Centre) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: Anahata/Heart |
Srotas: Blood channel, Lactation channel Part of Marma: Hridaya Subdosha: Vyana (Vaata), Sadhaka (Pitta) |
Category: Mu/Front, Hui Meeting/Gathering, Four Seas Function: Pericardium organ, Qi, Sea of Qi |
On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum. Landmark: 1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it and count down to the fourth space.2. This point can be located directly between the nipples in men. |
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According to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to needling. | |
CV-18 Yutang (Jade Hall) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the third intercostal space and the sternum. Landmark: First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it and count down to the third space. |
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CV-19 Zigong (Purple Palace) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the second intercostal space and the sternum. Landmark: Locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it. |
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CV-20 Huagai (Magnificent Canopy) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the first intercostal space and the sternum. Landmark: First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the first intercostal space above it. |
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CV-21 Xuanji (Jade Pivot) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the manubrium of the sternum, midway between Huagai CV-20 and Tiantu CV-22. |
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CV-22 Tiantu (Heavenly Prominence) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Window of Sky Function: Tian Tu (Heavenly Crevice) |
On the midline, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch |
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CV-23 Lianquan (Corner Spring) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: Vishuddhi/Throat |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Nila, Sira Matrika Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the anterior midline of the neck, in the depression above the hyoid bone. Landmark: 1. Run a finger gently along the underside of the chin towards the throat until it falls into the deep depression just in front of the hyoid bone.2. the hyoid bone is readily located as the most superior palpable bony structure at the midline of the throat and runs transversely above the laryngeal prominence; this point is located at its superior border. |
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According to several modern texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion. | |
CV-24 Chengjiang (Container of Fluids) Meridian: Conception Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Ghost Function: Ghost Market |
Above the chin, in the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove. Landmark: The mentolabial groove runs horizontally, approximately midway between the chin and the lower lip. |
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GV-1 Changqiang (Long Strong) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Muladhara/Root |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Guda Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge Function: NA |
On the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus. Landmark: This point may be located and needled with the patient either: i. lying on the front, ii. lying on the side with knees drawn up, or iii. first sitting on the heels and then leaning forwards and resting the upper body weight on the elbows with the head on the hands. |
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GV-2 Yaoshu (Lumbar Shu) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus. Landmark: The sacro-coccygeal hiatus is located in-between the cornua of the sacrum and coccyx, in the depression inferior to the fourth sacral spinous process if this is palpable. Note, however, that the sacro-coccygeal hiatus may sometimes extend as high as the level of the third sacral foramina. |
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GV-3 Yaoyangguan (Lumbar Yang Gate) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Swadhisthana/Sacral |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra. Landmark: This point is located one intervertebral space below the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests (level with the lower border of L3). |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-4 Mingmen (Gate of Life) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. Landmark: This point is located one intervertebral space above the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests (level with the lower border of L3). |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-5 Xuanshu (Suspended Pivot) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra. Landmark: This point is located two intervertebral spaces above the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests (level with the lower border of L3). |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-6 Jizhong (Centre of the Spine) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Manipura/Solar Plexus |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located four intervertebral spaces above the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests (level with the lower border of L3). |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.According to a number of classical texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion. | |
GV-7 Zhongshu (Central Pivot) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located five intervertebral spaces above the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests (level with the lower border of L3). |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-8 Jinsuo (Sinew Contraction) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located six intervertebral spaces above the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests (level with the lower border of L3). |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-9 Zhiyang (Reaching Yang) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located seven intervertebral spaces below C7. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-10 Lingtai (Spirit Tower) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Anahata/Heart |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located six intervertebral spaces below C7. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-11 Shendao (Spirit Pathway) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located five intervertebral spaces below C7. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-12 Shenzhu (Body Pillar) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located three intervertebral spaces below C7. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-13 Taodao (Way of Happiness) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra. Landmark: This point is located one intervertebral space below C7. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. | |
GV-14 Dazhui (Great Vertebra) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Vishuddhi/Throat |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Four Seas Function: Sea of Qi |
On the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. Landmark: The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. |
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GV-15 Yamen (Gate of Muteness) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Faecal channel Part of Marma: Krikatika, Sira Matrika Subdosha: NA |
Category: Four Seas Function: Sea of Qi |
On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Fengfu GV-16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable). Landmark: The posterior hairline is measured as 1 cun inferior to Fengfu GV-16. Locate Yamen GV-15 at the midpoint, i.e. 0.5 cun above the posterior hairline. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.5 and 2 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. Deep perpendicular insertion is therefore strictly contraindicated, as is superior oblique insertion towards the brain. | |
GV-16 Fengfu (Palace of Wind) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Ajna/Third Eye |
Srotas: Faecal channel Part of Marma: Krikatika Subdosha: NA |
Category: Four Seas, Window of Sky, Ghost Function: Sea of Marrow, Feng Fu (Wind Palace), Ghost Pillow |
On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance. Landmark: 1. The external occipital protuberance is found as the bony prominence at the base of the skull on the midline, though in some individuals it may be difficult to feel. 2. This point lies approximately 1 cun above the posterior hairline. |
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The spinal canal lies between 1.5 and 2 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. Deep perpendicular or superior oblique insertion is therefore strictly contraindicated. | |
GV-17 Naohu (Brain Door) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu GV-16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance. Landmark: This point may be located at the junction of the lower quarter and the upper three quarters of the line connecting Fengfu GV-16 and Baihui GV-20. |
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GV-18 Qiangjian (Unyielding Space) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Naohu GV-17, midway between Fengfu GV-16 and Baihui GV-20. Landmark: This point may be located at the midpoint of the line connecting Fengfu GV-16 and Baihui GV-20. |
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GV-19 Houding (Behind the Crown) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Qiangjian GV-18 and 1.5 cun posterior to Baihui GV-20. Landmark: This point may be located at the junction of the lower three quarters and the upper quarter of the line connecting Fengfu GV-16 and Baihui GV-20. |
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GV-20 Baihui (Hundred Meetings) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: Sahasrara/CrownSahasrara/Crown |
Srotas: Nervous or Marrow channel, Mental channel Part of Marma: Adhipati Subdosha: NA |
Category: Four Seas Function: Sea of Marrow |
At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance. Landmark: 1. Place the heels of the hands on the anterior and posterior hairlines and extend the middle fingers towards each other; Baihui GV-20 is located 1 cun anterior to where the middle fingers meet.2. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, place the heels of the hands on the glabella and external occipital protuberance and extend the middle finsers towards each other; Baihui GV-20 is located 1 cun posterior to where the middle fingers meet. 3. Extend a line along the long axis of the ear (from the midpoint of the lobe to the midpoint of the apex) in its slightly posterior direction to the top of the head where Baihui GV-20 may be found. |
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GV-21 Qianding (In Front of the Crown) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Baihui GV-20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Landmark: 1. Divide the distance between Baihui GV-20 and the anterior hairline into thirds. Qianding GV-21 lies slightly posterior to the junction of the first and middle thirds. 2. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate it 3 cun superior to the glabella and 5 cun anterior to Baihui GV-20. |
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This point should not be needled in infants whose fontanelle has not yet closed. | |
GV-22 Xinhui (Fontanelle Meeting) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Landmark: 1. Divide the distance between Baihui GV-20 and the anterior hairline in half and locate Xinhui GV-22 at 0.5 cun anterior to this midpoint. 2. Locate 1 cun posterior to Shangxing GV-23. 3. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate it 3 cun superior to the glabella and 5 cun anterior to Baihui GV-20. |
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This point should not be needled in infants whose fontanelle has not yet closed. | |
GV-23 Shangxing (Upper Star) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: Ghost Function: Ghost Hall |
At the top of the head on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to Shenting GV-24. Landmark: If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate it 3 cun superior to the glabella and 5 cun anterior to Baihui GV-20. |
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GV-24 Shenting (Courtyard of the Spirit) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the top of the head on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to Shangxing. Landmark: If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate it 3 cun superior to the glabella and 5 cun anterior to Baihui GV-20. |
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GV-25 Suliao (White Crevice) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Nervous or Marrow channel Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline at the tip of the nose. |
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GV-26 Renzhong (Man Middle) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Command, Ghost Function: Fainting & Collapse, Ghost Place |
Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum. Landmark: The philtrum is the marked indentation found on the midline between the root of the nose and the margin of the upper lip. |
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Single most important point to revive consciousness and re-establish yin-yang harmony. | |
GV-27 Duiduan (Extremity of the Mouth) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Nervous or Marrow channel Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and the philtrum. Landmark: The philtrum is the marked indentation found on the midline between the root of the nose and the margin of the upper lip. |
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GV-28 Yinjiao (Gum Intersection) Meridian: Governing Vessel Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum. Landmark: The superior frenulum is the midline band of fibrous tissue connecting the upper lip and gum. |
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ST-1 Chengqi (Container of Tears) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Entry Function: NA |
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. |
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ST-2 Sibai (Four Whites) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen. Landmark: The infraorbital foramen can be felt by palpating downwards from the edge of the orbital bone, about 0.3 cun below the edge. |
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ST-3 Juliao (Great Crevice) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the naso-labial groove. |
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ST-4 Dicang (Earth Granary) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth Landmark: This point lies in the continuation of the naso-labial groove; ask the patient to smile if the groove is not visible. |
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ST-5 Daying (Great Welcome) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle. Landmark: Ask the patient to clench the jaw before locating. |
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Vigorous manipulation is contraindicated to avoid the risk of damaging the facial artery and vein. | |
ST-6 Jiache (Jaw Bone) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Ghost Function: Ghost Bed |
Approximately 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle. Landmark: Ask the patient to clench the jaw before locating. |
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ST-7 Xiaguan (Below the Joint) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible Landmark: Although this point is needled with the mouth closed, it is helpful to ask the patient to open the mouth to better locate the condyloid process. If the finger rests on the condyloid process when the mouth is open, it will fall into Xiaguan ST-7 when the mouth is closed. |
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ST-8 Touwei (Head Binding) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Blood channel, Bone channel Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shenting GV-24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline Landmark: There are three methods to locate this point: 1. Find the meeting point of a horizontal line drawn 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, and a vertical line drawn 0.5 cun posterior to the hairline of the temple.2. Locate Toulinqi GB-15 which lies directly above the pupil when the patient is looking directly forwards, and Shenting GV-24 which lies on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Touwei ST-8 lies on the continuation of a line drawn between these two points and twice its distance.3. 0.5 cun superior to the upper line of origin of the temporalis muscle, 0.5 cun posterior to a vertical line drawn directly above Taiyang (M-HN-9). |
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ST-9 Renying (Man welcome) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Nila Subdosha: NA |
Category: Four Seas, Window of Sky Function: Sea of Qi, Ren Ying (Humanities Welcome) |
Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage. Note: the carotid artery lies just deep to, and can be readily palpated at, the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. This point therefore lies between the carotid artery and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage. Landmark: 1. Ask the patient to lie flat and remove any pillow. Palpate the laryngeal prominence, and then, laterally, the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage. A little more laterally than this, the carotid artery may be felt. Use the index finger of one hand to define and enlarge the space between the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage and the artery and needle into this space with the other hand.2. In females the laryngeal prominence is not as pronounced as in males. If it is indistinct, palpate the depression formed by the lower border of the hyoid bone and the upper border of the thyroid cartilage at the midline. The laryngeal prominence lies just below this. |
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Care should be taken to avoid puncturing the carotid artery which must be palpated and then held laterally during needling, by using the index finger and thumb of one hand, above and below the point. This needling method should not be attempted by those who have not had appropriate clinical supervision. | |
ST-10 Shuitu (Water Prominence) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
To identify the anterior border of the muscle, ask the patient to turn their head away from the side to be needled, whilst you apply resistance at the chin. |
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Care should be taken to avoid puncturing the carotid artery which must be palpated and then held laterally during needling, by using the index finger and thumb of one hand, above and below the point. This needling method should not be attempted by those who have not had appropriate clinical supervision. | |
ST-11 Qishe (Abode of Qi) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below Renying ST-9 in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Landmark: Palpation of the sternal and clavicular heads is made easier if the patient turns their head away from the side to be needled, whilst you apply resistance at the chin. |
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ST-12 Quepen (Empty Basin) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line. Landmark: This point should be located and needled behind the clavicle. |
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Deep or posterior insertion may injure the subclavian vessels or puncture the lung. | |
ST-13 Qihu (Qi Door) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the top of the chest, directly below Quepen ST-12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary lin |
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Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung or injuring the subclavian vessels. | |
ST-14 Kufang (Storehouse) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Huagai CV-20), on the mamillary line. Landmark: 1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the first intercostal space above it.2. Note that in males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space.3. Note that the intercostal space curves upwards laterally, so that Kufang ST-14 will lie superior to the level of Huagai CV-20. |
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Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung | |
ST-15 Wuyi (Room Screen) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Zigong CV-19), on the mamillary line. Landmark: 1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it.2. Note that in males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space.3. Note that the intercostal space curves upwards laterally, so that Wuyi ST-15 will lie superior to the level of Zigong CV-19. |
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Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung | |
ST-16 Yingchuang (Breast Window) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the chest, in the third intercostal cun lateral to the midline (Yutang CV-18), on the mamillary line. Landmark: 1. First locate the second intercostal space (see Wuyi ST-15 above), then find the third intercostal space below it.2. Note that in males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space. |
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Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung | |
ST-17 Ruzhong (Middle of the Breast) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Stanamula Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
At the centre of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space. |
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ST-18 Rugen (Root of the Breast) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Stanamula Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space. Landmark: 1. First locate the second intercostal space (see Wuyi ST-15 above), then find the fifth intercostal space, three spaces below it.2. In males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space.3. On a woman, this point lies at the ,root of the breast, inferior to the breast tissue itself; in females the nipple is unlikely to lie 4 cun lateral to the midline and should not be used as a reference point |
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Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lungs | |
ST-19 Burong (Not Contained) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Juque CV-14. Landmark: 1. The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.2. In some patients with a narrow subcostal angle, this point may fall on the costal margin. The options then are to a. locate more medially, b. needle transversely on the costal margin, c. select a different point. |
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Deep insertion may injure the heart on the left or the liver on the right if either of these organs is enlarged | |
ST-20 Chengman (Supporting Fullness) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shangwan CV-13. Landmark: 1. The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.2. In some patients with a narrow subcostal angle, this point may fall on the costal margin. The options then are to a. locate more medially, b. needle transversely on the costal margin, c. select a different point. |
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1. In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.2. deep needling at right Chengman ST-20 may penetrate an enlarged liver | |
ST-21 Liangmen (Beam Gate) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Zhongwan CV-12. Landmark: 1. The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.2. In some patients with a narrow subcostal angle, this point may fall on the costal margin. The options then are to a. locate more medially, b. needle transversely on the costal margin, c. select a different point. |
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1. In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.2. deep needling at right Liangmen ST-21 may penetrate an enlarged liver. | |
ST-22 Guanmen (Pass Gate) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Jianli CV-11. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle. |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
ST-23 Taiyi (Supreme Unity) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Xiawan CV-10. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle. |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
ST-24 Huaroumen (Slippery Flesh Gate) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shuifen CV-9. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdorninis muscle. |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity | |
ST-25 Tianshu (Heaven Pivot) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Large Intestine organ |
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus Landmark: The 2 cun line on the abdomen is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle. |
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Single most important point for the treatment of the widest variety of intestinal disorders. | In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. |
ST-26 Wailing (Outer Mound) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Yinjiao CV-7. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity | |
ST-27 Daju (The Great) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Shimen CV-5. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity | |
ST-28 Shuidao (Water Passage) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Guanyuan CV-4. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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Deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients or may penetrate a full bladder; the patient should therefore be asked to empty the bladder before needling. | |
ST-29 Guilai (Return) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Zhongji CV-3. Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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Deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients or may penetrate a full bladder; the patient should therefore be asked to empty the bladder before needling. | |
ST-30 Qichong (Rushing Qi) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Four Seas Function: Sea of Water & Grain |
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu CV-2). Landmark: The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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Single most important point in the treatment of running piglet qi. | In thin patients, i. deep insertion in a superior direction may penetrate the peritoneal cavity or a full bladder (the patient should therefore be asked to empty the bladder before needling); ii. deep insertion in an inferior direction in the male may penetrate the spermatic cord. |
ST-31 Biguan (Thigh Gate) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis. Landmark: The horizontal level may also be taken as approximately the most prominent point of the greater trochanter. |
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ST-32 Fufu (Crouching Rabbit) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Urvi Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella. Landmark: Divide the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the upper border of the patella into thirds; this point is located just superior to the junction of the lower and middle thirds. |
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ST-33 Yinshi (Yin Market) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Ani Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella. Landmark: 1. Locate Yinshi ST-33 one handbreadth proximal to the upper border of the patella.2. Locate Yinshi ST-33 midway between Futu ST-32 and the upper border of the patella. |
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ST-34 Liangqiu (Ridge Mound) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Xi/Cleft Function: NA |
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella. Landmark: Since the height of the patella is measured as 2 cun, this point may be located one patella length above its superior border. |
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ST-35 Dubi (Calf Nos) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Janu Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament. Landmark: This point is also known as lateral Xiyan, forming a pair with medial Xiyan (MN-LE-16) [see Extra points] which lies immediately below the patella and medial to the patellar ligament. |
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ST-36 Zusanli (Leg Three Miles) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: Avalambaka (Kapha), Kledaka (Kapha) |
Category: Five Shu (He-sea), Command, Lower He Sea, Four Seas, Ma Danyang/12 Star Points Function: Abdomen, Stomach organ, Sea of Water & Grain |
Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST-35, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. Landmark: 1. First locate Yanglingquan GB-34. Zusanli ST-36 lies one cun inferior to Yanglingquan GB-34 and one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.2. Locate one handbreadth below Dubi ST-35. |
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Single most important point to treat disorders of stomach. | |
ST-37 Shangjuxu (Upper Great Void) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Lower He Sea, Four Seas Function: Large Intestine organ, Sea of Blood |
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-36, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. Landmark: Locate one handbreadth below ST-36. |
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ST-38 Tiaokou (Lines Opening) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lower leg, midway between the tibioul femoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. |
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ST-39 Xiajuxu (Lower Great Void) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Lower He Sea, Four Seas Function: Small Intestine organ, Sea of Blood |
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. Landmark: Divide the distance between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus into two equal parts. The midpoint is Tiaokou ST-38; Xiajuxu ST-39 is located 1 cun below Tiaokou ST-38. |
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ST-40 Fenglong (Abundant Bulge) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge Function: NA |
On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, two finger-breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia (i.e. one finger-breadth lateral to Tiaokou ST-38). |
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Single most important acupuncture point to transform phlegm in the body, whatever its origin. | |
ST-41 Jiexi (Stream Divide) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-river), Five Element (Mother) Function: NA |
On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus. Landmark: Ask the patient to extend the big toe against resistance in order to define the tendon of extensor hallucis longus, and locate Jiexi ST-41 lateral to this tendon and level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus. If in doubt, ask the patient to extend the remaining toes against resistance to define the tendon of extensor digitorum longus; Jiexi ST-41 is located between the two tendons. |
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Anterior tibia1 vessels and nerve lie deep to this point. | |
ST-42 Chongyang (Rushing Yang) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Kurchashira Subdosha: NA |
Category: Yuan/Base, Exit Function: NA |
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated. Landmark: 1. Run the finger proximally from Xiangu ST-43 towards Jiexi ST-41; the point is located in a depression approximately halfway between these two points.2. This point may lie either side of the medial slip of the extensor digitorum longus tendon, which runs to the second toe. |
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Care should be takennot to puncture the dorsalis pedis artery which lies beneath this point | |
ST-43 Xiangu (Sunken Valley) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Shu-stream) Function: NA |
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST-44. |
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ST-44 Neiting (Inner Courtyard) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Ying-spring), Ma Danyang/12 Star Points Function: NA |
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. |
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ST-45 Lidui (Strict Exchange) Meridian: Stomach Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-well), Five Element (Child) Function: NA |
On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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SP-1 Yinbai (Hidden White) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-well), Entry, Ghost Function: Ghost Fortress |
On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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SP-2 Dadu (Great Metropolis) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Ying-spring), Five Element (Mother) Function: NA |
On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint. Landmark: In the depression located by sliding the fingertip distally over the side of the ball of the foot. |
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SP-3 Taibai (Supreme White) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Muscle channel Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Shu-stream), Yuan/Base Function: NA |
On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone. Landmark: In the depression located by sliding the fingertip proximally over the side of the ball of the foot. |
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SP-4 Gongsun (Grandfather Grandson) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge, Confluent/Master, Confluent/Coupled Function: Thrusting Vessel, Yin Wei Vessel |
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone. Landmark: First locate Taibai SPC-3, then slide the finger proximally along the shaft of the first metatarsal bone until it reaches the depression at the base of the bone (approximately 1 cun). |
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SP-5 Shangqiu (Shang Mound) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Kurchashira Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-river), Five Element (Child) Function: NA |
On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus. |
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SP-6 Sanyinjiao (Three Yin Intersection) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Menstruation channel, Lactation channel Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: Apana (Vaata) |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia. Landmark: This point is most readily located one handbreadth superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus. |
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Single most important distal point in the treatment of any gynaecological, obstetrical or post-partum disorder whether characterised by deficiency of qi, blood, yin, yang or Kidney essence, failure of Spleen qi to hold the blood, or stagnation of qi, blood, dampness, damPC-heat or phlegm. | Pregnancy |
SP-7 Lougu (Dripping Valley) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sanyinjiao SPC-6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia. Landmark: This point is most readily located one handbreadth superior to Sanyinjiao SPC-6 |
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SP-8 Diji (Earth Pivot) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Xi/Cleft Function: NA |
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Yinlingquan SPC-9, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia. Landmark: 1. This point is most readily located one handbreadth inferior to Yinlingquan SPC-9.2. Alternatively, it may be located at the junction of the upper third and the lower two thirds of a line drawn between the popliteal crease and the prominence of the medial malleolus. |
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SP-9 Yinlingquan (Yin Mound Spring) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (He-sea) Function: NA |
On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia. Landmark: 1. Run the finger in the groove posterior to the medial border of the tibia until it falls into the depression below the tibia1 condyle.2. This point lies at the same level as Y anglingquan GB-34. |
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SP-10 Xuehai (Sea of Blood) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Ani Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly above Yinlingquan SPC-9. Landmark: 1. Place the heel of your right palm on the inferior border of the patient left patella, with the fingers and thumb fully extended and the thumb at 45" to the index finger. This point is found beneath the tip of the thumb, directly above Yinlingquan SPC-9.2. Locate one patella height (2 cun) above the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression directly above Yinlingquan SPC-9. |
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SP-11 Jimen (Winnowing Gate) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the medial side of the upper leg, 6 cun proximal to Xuehai SPC-10, on a line connecting Xuehai SPC-10 with Chongmen SPC-12. Landmark: 1. Locate two handbreadths superior to Xuehai SPC-10.2. Locate midway between the tibiofemoral joint line and Chongmen SPC-12. |
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Deep needling may puncture the femoral artery | |
SP-12 Chongmen (Rushing Gate) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
3.5 cun lateral to Qugu CV-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery. Landmark: Palpate to locate the pulsation of the femoral artery, just over one handbreadth lateral to the midline, at the level of the upper border of the pubic symphysis. Locate Chongmen SPC-12 in the depression immediately lateral to this pulsation. |
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Deep needling in a medial direction may puncture the femoral artery, and in a lateral direction, the femoral nerve. | |
SP-13 Fushe (Abode of the Fu) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to Chongmen SPC-12,4 cun lateral to the midline. This point is also defined as lying 4.3 cun inferior to Daheng SPC-15. Landmark: The 4 cun line is determined by the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
SP-14 Fujie (Abdomen Knot) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
The 4 cun line is determined by the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus. |
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In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
SP-15 Daheng (Great Horizontal) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle level with the umbilicus. Landmark: This point is normally defined as 4 cun lateral to the midline, and on the abdomen the 4 cun line is located at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle. |
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1. In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.2. Deep needling at this point may penetrate a substantially enlarged spleen or liver. | |
SP-16 Fuai (Abdomen Sorrow) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle, 3 cun superior to Daheng SPC-15. Note: in some patients with a narrow subcostal angle, this point may fall on the costal margin; the options then are to i. locate more medially, ii. needle transversely on the costal margin, iii. select a different point. Landmark: This point is normally defined as 4 cun lateral to the midline, and on the abdomen the 4 cun line is located at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle. |
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1. in thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.2D deep needling at this point may penetrate an enlarged spleen. | |
SP-17 Shidou (Food Cavity) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Stanamula Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral side of the chest, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. The intercostal spaces are most reliably counted downwards from the second intercostal space which lies immediately below the sternal angle. In males, the nipple almost invariably lies in the fourth intercostal space.2. The six cun line is located two cun lateral to the mamillary line. |
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Perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax. | |
SP-18 Tianxi (Heavenly Stream) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral side of the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. The intercostal spaces are most reliably counted downwards from the second intercostal space which lies immediately below the sternal angle. In males, the nipple almost invariably lies in the fourth intercostal space.2. The six cun line is located two cun lateral to the mamillary line. |
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Perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax. | |
SP-19 Xiongxiang (Chest Village) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Apastambha Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral side of the chest, in the third intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. The intercostal spaces are most reliably counted downwards from the second intercostal space which lies immediately below the sternal angle. In males, the nipple almost invariably lies in the fourth intercostal space.2. The six cun line is located two cun lateral to the mamillary line. |
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Perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax. | |
SP-20 Zhourong (Encircling Glory) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Stanarohita Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral side of the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it.2. The six cun line is located two cun lateral to the mamillary line.3. This point lies one intercostal space directly below Zhongfu LU-1. |
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Perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax. | |
SP-21 Dabao (Great Wrapping) Meridian: Spleen Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge, Exit Function: NA |
On the mid-axillary line, in the seventh intercostal space. Note: some sources locate this point in the sixth intercostal space. Landmark: 1. The intercostal spaces are most reliably counted downwards from the second intercostal space which lies immediately below the sternal angle. In males, the nipple almost invariably lies in the fourth intercostal space.2. The mid-axillary line is drawn vertically down from the apex of the axilla (Jiquan HT-1). |
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Perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax. | |
GB-1 Tongziliao (Pupil Crevice) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Apanga Subdosha: NA |
Category: Entry Function: NA |
In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus. |
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According to several modern texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion | |
GB-2 Tinghui (Meeting of Hearing) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with the mouth wide open. Landmark: In order to locate this point, ask the patient to open the mouth so that the condyloid process of the mandible slides forwards to reveal the depression. |
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GB-3 Shangguan (Above the Joint) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to Xiaguan ST-7. Landmark: First locate Xiaguan ST-7 at the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible. Then run the palpating finger superiorly over the zygomatic arch into the hollow. |
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Traditionally emphasised that deep needling should be avoided at this point. | |
GB-4 Hanyan (Jaw Serenity) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter of the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7. |
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GB-5 Xuanlu (Suspended Skull) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the temporal region, within the hairline, half the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7. |
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GB-6 Xuanli (Suspended Hair) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the temporal region, within the hairline, three quarters of the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7. |
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GB-7 Qubin (Crook of the Temple) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and one finger-breadth anterior to Jiaosun TH-20. Landmark: Jiaosun TH-20 is located directly level with the apex of the ear, when the ear is folded forwards. Fold the ear so that the posterior part of the upper helix directly covers the anterior part of the upper helix. Take care not to push the whole of the ear forwards. |
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GB-8 Shuaigu (Leading Val ley) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear. Landmark: Fold the ear forward to define the apex. Fold the ear so that the posterior part of the upper helix directly covers the anterior part of the upper helix. Take care not to push the whole of the ear forwards. |
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GB-9 Tianchong (Heavenly Rushing) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Above the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu GB-8. |
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GB-10 Fubai (Floating White) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from Tianchong GB-9 to Wangu GB-12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression about one third of the distance between Tianchong GB-9 and Wangu GB-12. |
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GB-11 Touqiaoyin (Yin Portals of the Head) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from Tianchong GB-9 to Wangu GB-12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression slightly greater than two thirds of the distance between Tianchong GB-9 and Wangu GB-12. |
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GB-12 Wangu (Mastoid Process) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. Landmark: Place a finger on the prominence of the mastoid process then slide it posteriorly into the depression. |
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GB-13 Benshen (Root of the Spirit) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, two thirds of the distance between Shenting GV-24 and Touwei ST-8. Landmark: Some sources locate this point on the line directly above the outer canthus of the eye. |
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GB-14 Yangbai (Yang White) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Avarta Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead. Landmark: The distance between the glabella and the anterior hairline at the midline is measured as 3 cun. |
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GB-15 Toulinqi (Head Governor of Tears) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the forehead, directly above Yangbai GB-14,0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between Shenting GV-24 and Touwei ST-8. Landmark: The distance between the anterior and posterior hairlines in the midline is measured as 12 cun. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, the distance is measured as 15 cun between the glabella [point Yintang (M-HN-3)] and the posterior hairline; the location of the anterior hairline would thus be defined as one fifth of this distance. If the posterior hairline is indistinct, it can be measured as 1 cun inferior to Fengfu GV-16 which lies immediately below the external occipital protuberance. Note that the line of the anterior hairline away from the midline usually curves somewhat posteriorly, and this should be taken. into account when locating the Gall Bladder points on the scalp (Toulinqi GB-15 to Naokong GB-19). |
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GB-16 Muchuang (Window of the Eye) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Toulinqi GB-15 and Fengchi GB-20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Toulinqi GB-15. Landmark: 1. See location note for Toulinqi GB-15.2. First locate Toulinqi GB-15 0.5 cun posterior to the hairline and then locate Chengling GB-18 directly lateral to Baihui GV-20, on the line of the Gall Bladder channel. Muchuang GB-16 is then located one third of the distance between Toulinqi GB-15 and Chengling GB-18 |
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GB-17 Zhengying (Upright Nutrition) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB-15 and Fengchi GB-20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Muchuang GB-16. Landmark: 1. See location note for Toulinqi GB-15.2. First locate Toulinqi GB-15,0.5 cun posterior to the hairline, and then locate Chengling GB-18 directly lateral to Baihui GV-20, on the line of the Gall Bladder channel. Zhengying GB-17 is then located two thirds of the distance between Toulinqi GB-15 and Chengling GB-18. |
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GB-18 Chengling (Support Spirit) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB-15 and Fengchi GB-20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Zhengying GB-17. Landmark: Locate directly lateral to Baihui GV-20, on the line of the Gall Bladder channel (2.25 cun from the midline). |
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GB-19 Naolong (Brain Hollow) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the occipital region, directly above Fengchi GB-20, level with Naohu GV-17. Landmark: 1. Locate Naohu GV-17 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu GV-16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance.2. Alternatively (if the external occipital protuberance is indistinct) locate Naokong GB-19 one quarter of the distance between Fengchi GB-20 and Chengling GB-18. |
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GB-20 Fengchi (Wind Pool) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Sira Matrika Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu GV-16 and Wangu GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles. Landmark: i. Locate close to the base of the skull; ii. This point is normally located as the most tender point of the hollow. |
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Single most important point in the treatment of headache, whatever the aetiology and whichever the involved channels. | Deeper needling may damage the spinal cord; iii. Joined by through-needling to contralateral Fengchi GB-20,2 to 3 cun. |
GB-21 Jianjing (Shoulder Well) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Sira Matrika, Amsa Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Midway between Dazhui GV-14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle. Landmark: i. The crest refers to the highest point of the trapezius muscle on the sagittal (anterior-posterior) plane; ii. This point is normally located at the point of maximum tenderness. |
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PregnancyPerpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax | |
GB-22 Yuanye (Armpit Abyss) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the mid-axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level of the nipple. Landmark: 1. The mid-axillary line is drawn vertically down from the apex of the axilla (Jiquan HT-1).2.. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, locate the second intercostal space below it and then locate the fifth intercostal space, three spaces below that; in males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space.3. Some sources locate this point in the fourth intercostal space. |
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Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothoraxAccording to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion | |
GB-23 Zhejin (Flank Sinews) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Below the axilla in the fifth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to Yuanye GB-22, approximately at the level of the nipple. |
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Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax. | |
GB-24 Riyue (Sun and Moon) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Gallbladder organ |
On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, locate the second intercostal space below it and then locate the seventh intercostal space, five spaces below that. In males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space. |
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Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax. | |
GB-25 Jingmen (Capital Gate) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front Function: Kidney organ |
Below the lateral aspect of the ribcage, anterior and inferior to the free end of the 12th rib. Landmark: To locate the free end of the twelfth rib, first place the entire hand on the upper abdomen and with gentle finger pressure palpate downwards along the costal margin, until the end of the eleventh rib is located just above the level of the umbilicus. Then palpate further along the inferior margin of the ribcage until the free end of the twelfth rib is located in the lateral lumbar region. |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. | |
GB-26 Daimai (Girdling Vessel) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Parshvasandhi Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Directly below Zhangmen LV-13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib), level with the umbilicus. Landmark: 1. To locate the free end of the eleventh rib, place the entire hand on the upper abdomen and with gentle finger pressure palpate downwards along the costal margin, until the end of the eleventh rib is located just above the level of the umbilicus.2. The free end of the eleventh rib usually lies on or near the mid-axillary line which is drawn vertically down from the apex of the axilla (Jiquan HT-1). |
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In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity | |
GB-27 Wushu (Five Pivots) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
In the depression just anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine, approximately level with Guanyuan CV-4 (3 cun below the umbilicus). Landmark: To locate the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), place the hand on the lateral part of the lower abdomen, below the level of the umbilicus. The ASIS is then readily palpated as the pronounced bony prominence. Alternatively, follow the ridge of the iliac crest and palpate the ASIS as its anterior prominence. |
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GB-28 Weidao (Linking Path) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
0.5 cun anterior and inferior to Wushu GB-27 Landmark: To locate the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), place the hand on the lateral part of the lower abdomen, below the level of the umbilicus. The ASIS is then readily palpated as the pronounced bony prominence. Alternatively, follow the ridge of the iliac crest and palpate the ASIS as its anterior prominence. |
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GB-29 Juliao (Stationary Crevice) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Reproductive fluid channel, Urinary channel, Menstruation channel Part of Marma: Kukundara, Nitamba Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral aspect of the hip joint, at the midpoint of a line drawn between the anterior superior iliac spine and the prominence of the greater trochanter. Landmark: 1. To locate the anterior superior iliac spine see Wushu GB-27.2. To accurately palpate the prominence of the greater trochanter place one hand over the lateral aspect of the hip joint at the level of the perineum, and with the other hand rotate the foot in order to feel the movement of the prominence of the greater trochanter. 3. Alternatively, flex the hip joint and locate Juliao GB-29 at the lateral end of the crease thus formed. |
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GB-30 Huantiao (Jumping Circle) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Ma Danyang/12 Star Points Function: NA |
On the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, one third of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (Yaoshu GV-2). Landmark: 1. This point may most readily be located (and needled) with the patient lying on their side.2. To accurately palpate the prominence of the greater trochanter place one hand over the lateral aspect of the hip joint at the level of the perineum, and with the other hand rotate the foot in order to feel the movement of the prominence of the greater trochanter; iii. The sacro-coccygeal hiatus is located in-between the cornua of the sacrum and coccyx, in the depression inferior to the fourth sacral spinous process if this is palpable. Note, however, that the sacrococcygeal hiatus may sometimes extend as high as the level of the third sacral foramina |
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Single most important point for the treatment of sciatica. | |
GB-31 Fengshi (Wind Market) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Ani Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease. Landmark: 1. To palpate the prominence of the greater trochanter place a hand over the lateral aspect of the hip joint at the level of the perineum.2. The distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the popliteal crease is 19 cun, thus Fengshi GB-31 is located at the tender point approximately 1 cun proximal to the junction of the upper two thirds and lower third of this line.3. This point is traditionally described as being located where the tip of the middle finger reaches when a person stands erect with their arms extended by their sides, although the significant differences found in body proportions render this unreliable. |
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GB-32 Zhongdu (Middle Ditch) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to Fengshi GB-31. Landmark: 1. First locate Fengshi GB-31 (see above) and then locate Zhongdu GB-32, 2 cun inferior to it.2. The distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the popliteal crease is 19 cun, thus Zhongdu GB-32 is located at the tender point just proximal to the junction of the upper three quarters and the lower quarter of this line. |
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GB-33 Xiyangguan (Knee Yang Gate) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femnrk. Landmark: Starting above the knee joint, run a finger down the lateral aspect of the thigh in the groove between the femur and the tendon of biceps femoris, until the finger falls into the depression just proximal to the lateral epicondyle of the femur. |
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According to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion | |
GB-34 Yangglingquan (Yang Mound Spring) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Janu Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (He-sea), Hui Meeting/Gathering, Lower He Sea, Ma Danyang/12 Star Points Function: Sinews, Gallbladder organ |
Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. Landmark: To avoid confusing the head of the fibula with the tibia1 condyle, slide your fingers up the lateral aspect of the lower leg until the soft tissue of the musculature gives way to the bony prominence of the head of the fibula. |
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Single most important point to treat disorders of gallbladder. | |
GB-35 Yangjiao (Yang Intersection) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Xi/Cleft Function: Yang Wei Vessel |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the posterior border of the fibula. Landmark: 1. The distance between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the popliteal crease is 16 cun; locate Yangjiao GB-35 one cun distal to the midpoint of this line2. Above the region of Xuanzhong GB-39, the fibula is not easily palpable because it is covered by the peroneus brevis muscle; therefore feel for the posterior border of the fibula above the malleolus where it is easily palpable and extend a line towards the head of the fibula. |
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GB-36 Waiqiu (Outer Hill) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Xi/Cleft Function: NA |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula. Landmark: 1. The distance between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the popliteal crease is 16 cun; locate Waiqiu GB-36 one cun distal to the midpoint of this line.2. Above the region of Xuanzhong GB-39, the fibula is not easily palpable because it is covered by the peroneus brevis muscle; therefore feel for the anterior border of the fibula above the ankle joint where it is easily palpable and extend a line towards the head of the fibula. |
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GB-37 Guangming (Bright Light) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge Function: NA |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula. Landmark: 1. The distance between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the popliteal crease is 16 cun; locate Guangming GB-37 just distal to the junction of the upper two thirds and lower third of this line.2. Above the region of Xuanzhong GB-39, the fibula is not easily palpable because it is covered by the peroneus brevis muscle; therefore feel for the anterior border of the fibula above the ankle joint where it is easily palpable and extend a line towards the head of the fibula. |
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GB-38 Yangfu (Yang Assistance) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-river), Five Element (Child) Function: NA |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula. Landmark: 1. The distance between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the popliteal crease is 16 cun; locate Yangfu GB-38 at the junction of the upper three quarters and lower quarter of this line.2. Above the region of Xuanzhong GB-39, the fibula is not easily palpable because it is covered by the peroneus brevis muscle; therefore feel for the anterior border of the fibula above the ankle joint where it is easily palpable and extend a line towards the head of the fibula. |
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GB-39 Xuanzhong (Suspended Bell) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Gulpha Subdosha: NA |
Category: Hui Meeting/Gathering Function: Marrow |
Above the ankle joint, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis. Landmark: Locate one handbreadth proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. |
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GB-40 Qiuxu (Mound of Ruins) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Yuan/Base Function: NA |
At the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus. Landmark: Locate at the junction of lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the lateral malleolus. |
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GB-41 Zulinqi (Foot Governor of Tears) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Shu-stream), Exit, Confluent/Master, Confluent/Coupled Function: Belt Vessel, Yang Wei Vessel |
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorumlongus (branch to little toe). Landmark: Ask the patient to abduct their little toe in order to make the branch of m. extensor digitorum longus more prominent. Run a finger from Xiaxi GB-43 towards the ankle, along the interspace between the fourth and fifth metatarsals until it passes over this branch into the significant depression immediately beyond the tendon. |
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GB-42 Diwuhui (Earth Five Meetings) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Kurcha Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to little toe). Landmark: Ask the patient to abduct their little toe in order to make the branch of m. extensor digitorum longus more prominent. Run a finger from Xiaxi GB-43 towards the ankle, along the interspace between the fourth and fifth metatarsals, until it encounters the significant depression immediately before the tendon. |
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Classical sources say that this point should not be treated by moxibustion otherwise emaciation and death will follow within three years. Modern sources however agree that there are no contraindications to moxibustion. | |
GB-43 Xiaxi (Clamped Stream) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Ying-spring), Five Element (Mother) Function: NA |
Between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. |
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GB-44 Zuqiaoyin (Yin Portals of the Foot) Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-well) Function: NA |
On the dorsal aspect of the 4th toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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LV-1 Dadun (Big Mound) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-well), Entry Function: NA |
On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. Landmark: Some sources (including the Spiritual Pivot) locate this point on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, midway between the lateral corner of the nail (i.e. the location above) and the interphalangeal joint, 0.4 cun proximal to the corner of the nail. |
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LV-2 Xingjian (Moving Between) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Sweat channel Part of Marma: Kshipra Subdosha: Ranjaka (Pitta) |
Category: Five Shu (Ying-spring), Five Element (Child) Function: NA |
On the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. |
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LV-3 Taichong (Great Rushing) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: Sweat channel Part of Marma: Kshipra, Kurcha Subdosha: Alochaka (Pitta) |
Category: Five Shu (Shu-stream), Yuan/Base, Ma Danyang/12 Star Points Function: NA |
On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. Landmark: Run a finger from Xingjian LV-2 along the interspace between the first and second metatarsal bones towards the ankle, into the pronounced depression before the junction of the bases of the first and second metatarsals. |
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LV-4 Zhongfeng (Middle Seal) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (Jing-river) Function: NA |
On the ankle, anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the significant depression just medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior when the ankle is extended (dorsiflexed). Landmark: 1. It is important to extend (dorsiflex) the ankle (by drawing the toes upwards towards the shin) before locating this point.2. This point is also described as midway between Shangqiu SPC-5 and Jiexi ST-41; iii. The distance of this point from the prominence of the medial malleolus is given variously in classical sources as either 1 or 1.5 cun. |
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LV-5 Ligou (Woodworm Canal) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Luo/Bridge Function: NA |
5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle. Landmark: Divide the distance between the tip of the medial malleolus and the popliteal crease into thirds; Ligou LV-5 is located at the junction of the distal third and proximal two thirds. |
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LV-6 Zhongdu (Central Capital) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Xi/Cleft Function: NA |
7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, in the depression between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle. Landmark: Divide the distance between the tip of the medial malleolus and the popliteal crease into half and locate Zhongdu LV-6 at 0.5 cun distal to the midpoint. |
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LV-7 Xiguan (Knee Joint) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SPC-9. Landmark: Locate Yinlingquan SPC-9 in the depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia, and then locate Xiguan LV-7 one cun posterior to it. |
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LV-8 Ququan (Spring at the Crook) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Five Shu (He-sea), Five Element (Mother) Function: NA |
Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to Yingu KD-10. Landmark: 1. It is helpful to flex the knee to locate the popliteal crease and identify the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus, although the point may subsequently be needled with a pillow under the leg to semi-flex it.2. The tendon of semitendinosus, which lies posteriorly to semimembranosus, is the most prominent of the two tendons. |
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LV-9 Yinbao (Yin Wrapping) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Ani Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan LV-8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius. Landmark: Locate one patella height (2 cun) above the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius, directly above Ququan LV-8. |
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LV-10 Zuwuli (Leg Five Miles) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus. Landmark: 1. Qichong ST-30 is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu CV-2).2. Measure the 3 cun as one handbreadth inferior to Qichong ST-30.3. The tendon of origin of adductor longus arises from the pubic bone and is identified as the most prominent tendon in the groin. |
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LV-11 Yinlian (Yin Corner) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Lohitaksha Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus Landmark: 1. Qichong ST-30 is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu CV-2).2. The tendon of origin of adductor longus arises from the pubic bone and is identified as the most prominent tendon in the groin. |
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LV-12 Jimai (Urgent Pulse) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to Qugu CV-2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein. Landmark: Locate the pulsation of the femoral artery in the groin, approximately midway between the pubic symphysis and the anterior superior iliac spine. The femoral vein runs along the medial side of the artery and is approximately one fingerbreadth in diameter. Jimai LV-12 is then located just medial to the vein on the groin crease. |
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Care should be taken to avoid penetrating the femoral vein. The Essential Questions advises that this point should be treated by moxibustion rather than needling. Modern texts, however, say that moxibustion is contraindicated due to the proximity of this point both to the femoral vessels and to the pubic hair, and that the point should rather be treated by needling. | |
LV-13 Zhangmen (Completion Gate) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front, Hui Meeting/Gathering Function: Spleen organ, Yin Organs |
Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib Landmark: 1. To locate the free end of the eleventh rib, first place the entire hand on the upper abdomen and with gentle finger pressure palpate downwards along the costal margin, until the end of the eleventh rib is located just above the level of the umbilicus.2. This point usually lies on or near the mid-axillary line which is drawn vertically down from the apex of the axilla (Jiquan HT-I). |
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LV-14 Qimen (Cycle Gate) Meridian: Liver Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Mu/Front, Exit Function: Liver organ |
On the mamillary line, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it and count down to the sixth space.2. Note that there is another point known as lower Qimen located on the mamillary line, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the lower border of the tenth rib. |
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Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax. | |
BL-1 Jingming (Bright Eyes) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Entry Function: NA |
0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit. |
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BL-2 Zanzhu (Gathered Bamboo) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end. Landmark: Palpate laterally along the eyebrow from its medial end and feel for the hollow directly above Jingming UB-1. This point is often found to be tender on palpation. |
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BL-3 Meichong (Eyebrows Pouring) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
Directly superior to Zanzhu UB-2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with Shenting GV-24. Landmark: The distance between the anterior and posterior hairlines is measured as 12 cun. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, the distance is measured as 15 cun between the glabella [point Yintang (M-HN-3)] and the posterior hairline; the location of the anterior hairline would thus be defined as one fifth of this distance. If the posterior hairline is indistinct, it can be measured as 1 cun inferior to Fengfu GV-16 which lies immediately below the external occipital protuberance. |
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BL-4 Quchai (Crooked Curve) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to Shenting GV-24 and one third of the distance between Shenting GV-24 and Touwei ST-8. Landmark: To locate the anterior hairline if indistinct, see location note for Meichong UB-3. |
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BL-5 Wuchu (Fifth Place) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Shringataka Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
0.5 cun directly posterior to Quchai UB-4, l cun anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to Shangxing GV-23. Landmark: 1. To locate the anterior hairline if indistinct, see location note for Meichong UB-32. Note that the distance from the anterior hairline at the midline to Baihui GV-20 is 5 cun. |
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BL-6 Chengguang (Receiving Light) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu UB-5,2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. To locate the anterior hairline if indistinct, see location note for Meichong UB-3.2. Note that the distance from the anterior hairline at the midline to Baihui GV-20 is 5 cun. |
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BL-7 Tongtian (Heavenly Connection) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
1.5 cun posterior to Chengguang UB-6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. The distance between the glabella (Yintang M-HN-3) and the lower border of the occipital protuberance (Fengfu GV-16) is measured as 14 cun. Tongtian UB-7 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midpoint of this line.2. Tongtian UB-7 can also be located 1 cun anterior and 1.5 cun lateral to Baihui GV-20. |
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BL-8 Luoque (Declining Connection) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
1.5 cun posterior to Tongtian UB-7, and 5.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. Landmark: 1. Luoque UB-8 is most easily located 1.5 cun lateral to and 0.5 cun posterior to Baihui GV-20.2. To locate the anterior hairline if indistinct, see location note for Meichong UB-3.3. Note that the distance from the anterior hairline at the midline to Baihui GV-20 is 5 cun |
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BL-9 Yuzhen (Jade Pillow) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
1.3 cun lateral to Naohu GV-17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu GV-16). |
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BL-10 Tianzhu (Celestial Pillar) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Ani Subdosha: NA |
Category: Window of Sky Function: Tian Zhu (Heavens Pillar) |
On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen GV-15. Landmark: First locate Fengfu GV-16 directly below the occipital protuberance in a depression between the trapezius on both sides. Then locate Yamen GV-15 which is 0.5 cun below Fengfu GV-16 in the depression 0.5 cun within the hairline. Now locate Tianzhu UB-10, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen GV-15. |
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BL-11 Dazhu (Great Shuttle) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: Amsaphalaka Subdosha: NA |
Category: Hui Meeting/Gathering, Four Seas Function: Bones, Sea of Blood |
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1). Landmark: Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles. |
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Perpendicular needling carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax | |
BL-12 Fengmeng (Wind Gate) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: NA Function: NA |
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2). Landmark: Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles. |
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Perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax. | |
BL-13 Feishu (Lung Shu) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Shu/Back Function: Lung organ |
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). Landmark: Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles. |
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Perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax. | |
BL-14 Jueyinshu (Jueyin Shu) Meridian: Bladder Meridian Chakra: NA |
Srotas: NA Part of Marma: NA Subdosha: NA |
Category: Shu/Back Function: Pericardium organ |
1.5 cun lateral to the lo |