What Is The Function Of Xi-Cleft Points?
The Acupuncture Xi-Cleft Points are the places along a meridian’s path where qi and blood pool – in the same way that water might pool in a small cleft (and hence, their name). All of the main meridians, as well as four of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, have Qi Cleft points, most of which are found at or near the body’s joints. Clinically, Xi Cleft points are used primarily in the case of acute conditions, e.g. to disperse excess heat or swelling or pain in the associated meridian or organ. Along with the Yuan Source Points and the Luo Connecting Points, the Xi Cleft Points are among the most important, powerful and frequently used of acupuncture points.
Xi-Cleft Points & Their Corresponding Meridians
Kong Zui (Collection Hole) LU6--- Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin
Wen Liu (Warm Dwelling) LI7 --- Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming
Liang Qiu (Beam Hill) ST34 --- Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming
Di Ji (Earth’s Crux) SP8 --- Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin
Yin Xi (Yin Cleft) HT6 --- Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin
Yang Lao (Nursing The Ages) SI6 --- Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang
Jin Men (Metal Gate) BL63 --- Urinary Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang
Shui Quan (Water Spring) KD5 --- Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin
Xi Men (Cleft-Xi Gate) PC4 --- Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin
Hui Zong (Convergence And Gathering) SJ7 --- Sanjiao Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang
Wai Qiu (Outer Hill) GB36 --- Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang
Zhong Du (Central Metropolis) LV6 --- Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin
Fu Yang (Instep Yang) BL59 --- Yangqiao Vessel of 8-Extraordinary Meridians
Jiao Xin (Intersection Reach) KD8 --- Yinqiao Vessel of 8-Extraordinary Meridians
Yang Jiao (Yang Intersection) GB35 --- Yangwei Vessel of 8-Extraordinary Meridians
Zhu Bin (Guest House) KD9 --- Yinwei Vessel of 8-Extraordinary Meridians
References & Suggested Reading
A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman. 
An Introduction To Meridian Therapy by Denmei Shudo.
Grasping The Wind by Ellis, Weisman & Boss.
