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1
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Pathway part 1

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  1. The UB Meridian starts at the inner side of the eye and ascends across the forehead to the vertex of the head. (6DU24, 6 GB15, 6 DU20} 2. From this point, a small branch splits off and enters into the brain, (6 GB7,8,10,11,12} 3. while the main Meridian continues to descend along the back of the head (6 DU17) 4. and bifurcates at the back of the neck. 5. The inner of these two branches descends a short distance to the center of the base of the neck, (6 DU14,13} 6. then descends parallel to the spine.
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Pathway part 2

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  1. A branch splits off, entering the body in the lumbar region and connecting to the KD 8. and its pertaining organ, the UB. 9. The outer branch traverses the back of the shoulder, 10. descends adjacent to the inner branch and the spinal cord, and crosses the buttocks. (6 GB30} 11. The two branches continue downward, descend the posterior aspect of the thigh, and join behind the knee. 12. The single Meridian now continues down the back of the lower leg, circles behind the outer ankle, 13. runs along the outside of the foot, and terminates on the lateral side of the tip of the small toe, where it connects with the KD Meridian.
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UB 1 Name

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睛明

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UB 1 Location

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CAM: in the depression slightly above the inner canthus
Deadman: 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of
the orbit

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UB 1 Functions

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Functions: benefits the eyes, expels Wind and clears Heat.
RX Function: treats insomnia and somnolence,
crossing point for Yang Qiao, Yang Wei, Small
Intestine and Stomach channels.

6
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UB 10 Name

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天柱

7
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UB 10 location

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CAM: 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of m. trapezius
Deadman: on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15

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UB 10 Functions

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Functions: regulates Qi and pacifies Wind, benefits the head and sensory orifices, calms the spirit,
activates the channel and alleviates pain.
RX Function: occipital headaches

9
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UB 11 Name/ Big Picture

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大杼 Influential point of bone

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UB 11 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the Taodao (GV13) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (TI)

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UB 11 Functions

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Functions: benefits the bones and joints, expels pathogenic factors and firms the Exterior, regulates
the LU Qi and alleviates cough.
RX Function: strengthens the bones, treats Bone Bi,
late closing of fontanels, osteoporosis and chronic
arthritis.
Combine with: +GB39 for bone issues

12
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UB 12 Name/ Big Picture

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风门

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UB 12 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the GV Meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of
the 2nd thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra
(T2)

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UB 12 Function

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Functions: expels Wind and releases the Exterior, strengthens the Defensive Qi and firms the
Exterior, disseminates and descends LU Qi, benefits the nose.
RX Function: crossing point for the Du channel,
releases Wind, builds immunity.
Combine with: +LI4 for External Wind;

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UB 13 Name/ Big Picture

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肺俞 Fei Shu back shu of the lungs

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UB 13 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Shenzhu (GV12) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
3rd thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra
(T3)

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UB 13 Function

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Functions: tonifies LU Qi and nourishes Lung Yin, descends and disseminates LU Qi, clears Heat from
the Lung, releases the exterior.
RX Function: tonifies the Lungs; treats cough and
asthma; treats chronic diseases.

18
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UB 14 Name / Big Picture

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厥陰俞 Jue Yin Shu back shu of pericardium

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UB 14 location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process
of the 4th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra
(T4)

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UB 14 function

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Functions: spreads LV Qi and unbinds the chest, regulates the Heart, regulates and descends Qi.
RX Function: treats PC Blood Deficiency. Combine with: +PC6

21
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UB 15 Name/ Big Picture

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心俞 Xin shu back shu point of HT

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UB 15 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Shendao (GV11), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of
the 5th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra
(‘r5)

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UB 15 Function

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Functions: spreads LV Qi and unbinds the chest, regulates the Heart, regulates and descends Qi.
RX Function: regulates the Heart, stops palpations,
and helps insomnia.

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UB 17 Name/ Big Picture

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膈俞 Ge Shu

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UB 17 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Zhiyang (GV9), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
7th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic
vertebra T7

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UB 17 Functions

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Functions: invigorates Blood and dispels stasis, cools Blood Heat and stops bleeding, nourishes and
harmonizes the Blood, harmonizes the diaphragm and descends Rebellious Qi.
RX Function: cools and regulates the Blood; regulates
the diaphragm.

27
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UB 18 Name/ Big Picture

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肝俞 Gan Shu back shu point of liver

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UB 18 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Jinsuo (GV8), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th
thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra
(T9)

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UB 18 Functions

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Functions: spreads LV Qi, regulates and nourishes LV Blood, pacifies Wind, cools Fire and clears
Damp Heat, benefits the eyes and sinews.
RX Function: tonifies LV Blood and treats jaundice.

30
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UB 19 Name/ Big Picture

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胆俞 Dan Shu gallbladder back shu point

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UB 19 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Zhongshu (GV7) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
10th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra
(T10)

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UB 19 Functions

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Functions: clears Damp Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder, clears pathogenic factors from the
Shaoyang, tonifies and regulates GB Qi, tonifies deficiency.
RX Function: treats Gall Bladder Excess conditions like
Damp or Damp Heat.

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UB 20Name/ Big Picture

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脾俞 Pi Shu back shu of SP

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UB 20 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Jizhong (GV6), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
11th thoracic vertebra
Deadman:1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic
vertebra (T11)

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UB 20 Functions

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Functions: tonifies SP Qi and Yang, resolves Dampness, raises SP Qi and holds the Blood, regulates
and harmonizes the Qi of the Middle Jiao.
RX Function: tonifies the Spleen, builds Qi and Blood.

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UB 21 Name/ Big Picture

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胃俞 wei shu back shu of ST

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UB 21 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process
of the 12th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra
(T12)

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UB 21 Function

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Functions: regulates the Stomach and descends rebellion, harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
RX Function: tonifies ST Qi and Yang

39
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UB 22 Name/ Big Picture

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三焦俞 San Jiao Shu back shu of the triple burner

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UB 22 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Xuanshu (GV5), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
1st lumbar vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (Ll)

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UB 22 Functions

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Functions: moves and regulates the San Jiao, regulates the Spleen and Stomach and resolves
Dampness, regulates the Water Passages and promotes urination, resolves masses.
RX Function: regulates Water Passages, promotes
water metabolism.

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UB 23 Name/ Big Picture

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肾俞 Shen Shu back shu of K

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UB 23 Location

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CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Mingmen (GV4) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
2nd lumbar vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar
vertebra(L2)

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UB 23 Functions

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Functions: tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies Yang, benefits Essence, nourishes Kidney Yin, firms Kidney Qi, regulates the Water Passages and benefits urination, benefits and warms the uterus, benefits the ears and eyes, strengthens the lumbar region.
RX Function: tonifies KD Yang, Qi, Essence and Blood,
treats low back pain.