Japanese Acupuncture - Cross Syndrome - EV Ion Cord Treatment

This page contains the abdominal presentation, treatment points and associated signs and symptoms for the Cross Syndrome Extraordinary Vessel Ion Pumping Cord Treatment. For a description of the overall treatment protocol see our Extraordinary Vessel treatment information page.


Extraordinary Vessel - Cross Syndrome Pattern

cross syndrome ev treatment

  • Principle Signs:
  • Right Subcostal
  • Left ASIS a/or Left Side of Navel (ST 25, ST 26, ST 27)

  • Confirming Signs:
  • Right PC 1
  • SP 21 to GB 26 area
  • Left ST 25
  • GB 24

  • Treatment Points:
  • Right Side:
  • PC 6 Black Clip
  • SP 4 Red Clip
  • Left Side:
  • TH 5 Black Clip
  • GB 41 Red Clip

  • Symptomology:
  • Gynecological Problems
  • Digestive Problems (especially intestinal problems)
  • Sciatica (especially on the left leg)
  • Liver Problems
  • Shoulder Problems
  • Low Back Problems
  • Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose & Throat Problems (especially on the left side)

Sources and More Information

The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:

  • Iuliano, Diane: New England School of Acupuncture, Extraordinary Vessel Techniques Lecture Notes

For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Japanese Acupuncture Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:


cover of Hara Diagnosis: Reflections on the Sea cover of Chasing the Dragon's Tail: The Theory and Practice of Acupuncture in the Work of Yoshio Manaka cover of Extraordinary Vessels