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Master Tung Acupuncture Points

Point Location
T 11.21

Sanyan

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.21 Sanyan, is located on the palmar aspect of the ring finger, along the radial margin of the proximal phalangeal bone (line B). Divide the distance between the MCP and PIP joints into thirds, and locate this point at the distal third (closest to the PIP joint).

T 11.22

Fuyuan

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.22 Fuyuan, is three-point set on the palmar aspect of the ring finger, along the ulnar margin of the proximal phalangeal bone (line D). Divide the proximal phalanx into fourths, and locate these three points at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 the distance between the MCP and PIP joints.

T 11.23

Yanhuang

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.23 Yanhuang, is located on the palmar aspect of the little finger, along the midline of the middle phalanx (line C). Locate this point halfway between the PIP and DIP joints.

T 11.24

Fuke

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.24 Fuke, is a two-point set on the on the dorsal aspect of the thumb, along the ulnar margin of the proximal phalangeal bone (line F). Divide the proximal phalanx into thirds, and locate these two points at 1/3 and 2/3 the distance between the MCP and IP joints.

T 11.25

Zhixian

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.25 Zhixian, is a two-point set on the dorsal aspect of the thumb, evenly distributed along the radial margin of the proximal phalangeal bone (line H). Divide the proximal phalanx into thirds, and locate these two points at 1/3 and 2/3 the distance between the MCP and IP joints. According to Dr. Chuan-Min Wang, this is a five-point set located in the same area.

T 11.26

Zhiwu

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.26 Zhiwu, is a three-point set on the dorsal aspect of the thumb, evenly distributed along the midline of the proximal phalanx (line G). Divide the proximal phalanx into fourths, and locate these three points at ¼, ½, and ¾ the distance between the MCP and IP joints.

T 11.27

Wuhu

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.27 Wuhu, is a five-point set evenly distributed along the radial aspect of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, at the border between the palmar and dorsal aspects of the thumb between the red and the white skin (line A). The points are numbered so that the most distal is the 1st point and the most proximal is the 5th point. Each point is 2 fen from the next point.

T 11.28

Shuangling*

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.28* Shuangling, is a two-point set on the palmar aspect of the middle finger, along the radial and ulnar margins of the PIP joint. Each point is 0.25 cun ulnar and radial to the center of the PIP joint (lines B and D).

T 11.29

Muling*

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.29* Muling, is located on the palmar aspect of the ring finger, along the radial margin of the PIP joint (line B).

T 11.30

Baguansanxue*

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.30* Baguansanxue, is on the dorsal aspect of the middle finger, along the radial margin of the proximal phalangeal bone, 0.25 cun proximal to the midpoint of the proximal phalanx (line H).

T 11.31

Baguansixue*

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.31* Baguansixue, is located on the dorsal aspect of the middle finger, along the ulnar margin of the proximal phalangeal bone, 0.25 cun proximal to the midpoint of the proximal phalanx (line F).

T 11.32

Zhuyuan*

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 11.32* Zhuyuan, is a two-point set located on both the radial margin of the IP joint (Line A) and ulnar margin of the IP joint (Line E) of the thumb.

T 22.01

Chongzi

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.01 Chongzi, is on the thenar eminence, about 1 cun below the first and second metacarpal skin fold.

T 22.02

Chongxian

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.02 Chongxian, is on the thenar eminence, between the first and second metacarpal bones, 1 cun below Chongzi (T 22.01), 2 cun from the skin fold. It is exactly on the opposite side of Linggu (T 22.05), which is on the dorsal aspect of the hand.

T 22.03

Shangbai

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.03 Shangbai, is located on the dorsal aspect of the hand between the index and middle fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the MCP joints of these fingers.

T 22.04

Dabai

There are discrepancies among different sources as to the exact location of The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.04 Dabai. Some references state this point overlaps with Sanjian (LI 3) and some say Hegu (LI 4). Therefore, palpate for the most tender point and needle the ah shi point on or between these two points.

T 22.05

Linggu

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.05 Linggu, is located on the LI channel, on the dorsal aspect of the hand, at the junction between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, proximal to Hegu (LI 4). This point is directly opposite to Chongxian (T 22.02).

T 22.06

Zhongbai

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.06 Zhongbai, is located on the TH channel and overlaps with Zhongzhu (TH 3), which is on the dorsal aspect of the hand between the ring and little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the MCP joints of these fingers.

T 22.07

Xiabai

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.07 Xiabai, is located on the TH channel and overlaps with the extra point Yao Tong Xue, which is between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, 1.5 cun proximal to the MCP joints of these two fingers. It is 1 cun posterior to Zhongbai (T 22.06).

T 22.08

Wanshunyi

The Master Tung Acupuncture point, T 22.08 Wanshunyi, is on the ulnar margin of the hand at the junction of the red and white skin, 2.5 cun distal to the wrist joint crease, or 0.5 cun proximal to Houxi (SI 3), which is proximal to the 5th MCP joint.