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Dr Volls — E.A.V. Study Guide

Dr. Reinhard Voll's Electroacupuncture According to Voll (E.A.V.) describes eight degeneration-vessel meridians, each mapped to point locations on the hands or feet. Expand a meridian below for its point chart.

Lymph Vessel Ly

Points: 24 (bilateral)Location: outer (radial) side of the thumb, through the wrist and arm, to the upper back

Points fall across five regions of the hand, arm and body — expand any diagram below.

Diagram of the dorsal side of the hand showing Lymph Vessel points Ly1 through Ly4b
Ly1 – Ly4b — dorsal side of hand, both hands

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Diagram of the palm side of the hand and forearm showing Lymph Vessel points Ly5 and Ly6
Ly5 – Ly6 — palm side of forearm, both hands

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Full-body diagram showing Lymph Vessel points Ly6 through Ly12 on the arm, shoulder and neck
Ly6 – Ly12 — front view of body and arm, both sides

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Diagram of a face and neck showing Lymph Vessel points Ly11 and Ly12 at the base of the neck
Ly11 – Ly12 — front of neck

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Diagram of the back of the neck and upper back showing Lymph Vessel points Ly13 and Ly14
Ly13 – Ly14 — back of neck

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PointIndication
Ly 1M.P. for the palatine tonsil and surrounding lymph nodes of the neck.
Ly 1-1R.P. for lymph drainage of the ear (outer, middle, and inner).
Ly 1-2R.P. for the five types of tonsils (palatine, tubal, pharyngeal, lingual, laryngeal). An important point for children under 16.
Ly 1aM.P. for the tubal tonsil, which guards the auditory tube from throat infection. Combine with Ly 1-1 for pus/infection of the inner ear.
Ly 2R.P. for lymph drainage of the upper and lower teeth and jaw.
Ly 2aR.P. for lymph drainage of the eye.
Ly 3R.P. for lymph drainage of the nose and paranasal sinuses (frontal, maxillary, sphenoid, ethmoid, cavernous).
Ly 4S.M.P. for lymph drainage of the lungs, pulmonary vessel, mediastinum, pleura, bronchi and trachea.
Ly 4aR.P. for lymph drainage of the oesophagus.
Ly 4bR.P. for lymph drainage of the larynx and hypopharynx.
Ly 5P.S.M.P. for lymph vessels of the Heart and Pericardium; connected directly with H 5.
Ly 6M.P. for lymph vessels of the upper extremities. Important for arm lymph congestion, e.g. after breast removal.
Ly 7 (Left)M.P. for the intestinal lymphatic trunk.
Ly 7 (Right)M.P. for mesenteric lymph nodes — the membrane sustaining the intestines.
Ly 7aM.P. for the coeliac lymphatic trunk (between chest and navel).
Ly 8 (Left)M.P. for lymphatic drainage of the left side of the intestines (mesocolic/mesosigmoid nodes).
Ly 8 (Right)M.P. for lymphatic drainage of the intestinal roots (mesocolic nodes, radix mesenterica).
Ly 9M.P. for lymphatic drainage of the thyroid and thymus glands. Important for boils, lumps, irritation, and pus of these glands.
Ly 9aM.P. for the lymphatic net of the aorta and aortic lymph nodes.
Ly 10M.P. for lumbar lymph nodes and lumbar lymphatic trunk. Important for axillary fibroids.
Ly 10aM.P. for outflow of the axillary lymph node and subclavian lymph trunk. Important for axillary fibroids.
Ly 10b (Left)M.P. for the cervical portion of the thoracic duct. Important for fibroids/boils of the cervical area.
Ly 10b (Right)M.P. for the accessory duct (right lymphatic trunk).
Ly 11S.M.P. for lymphatic processes of the autonomic nervous system, endocrine glands (pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid), liver, gallbladder, pancreas/spleen, kidney and stomach.
Ly 12S.M.P. for the epigastric lymph glands and coeliac lymphatic trunk — related to the spine, medulla oblongata, kidney, spleen, pancreas, stomach, and the five tonsils.
Ly 13M.P. for lymph nodes/drainage of the gallbladder, extra-hepatic bile duct, and the sympathetic nerve.
Ly 14Treats the spine/spinal marrow, urogenital region, pineal and adrenal glands. A key point for maxillary/frontal sinus and for balancing all the sinuses.
Nerve Degeneration Vessel ND

Points: 8 (bilateral)Location: ulnar side of the index finger to the back of the palm

Diagram of the dorsal side of the hand showing Nerve Degeneration Vessel points ND1, ND1a (SMP), ND1b (CMP), ND1c, ND2, ND3, ND3a (CMP) and ND4 (CMP)
Nerve Degeneration Vessel points — dorsal side of hand, both hands

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PointIndication
ND 1M.P. for lumbar and sacral marrow, nerves, and nerves of the lower extremity. Treat for lumbar/sacral spinal degeneration, combined with UB 61.
ND 1aS.M.P. for the entire autonomic nervous system — brain and spinal cord both.
ND 1bC.M.P. for nerve degeneration of the peripheral and Central Nervous System (12 pairs of cranial nerves, 31 pairs of spinal nerves, brain, spinal cord).
ND 1cM.P. for the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Treats meningitis and its after-effects.
ND 2M.P. for the cervical and thoracic spine with peripheral nerve. Combine with UB 29 for thoracic spine degeneration, Si 6 for cervical spine degeneration.
ND 3M.P. for degeneration in the brain stem, cerebrum and encephalon.
ND 3aC.M.P. for the parasympathetic ganglia of the head — cranial ganglia. Treats parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves in the cranium.
ND 4C.M.P. for the 12 cranial nerves.
Allergy / Vascular Degeneration Vessel AD

Points: 5 (bilateral)Location: ulnar side of the middle finger to the back of the palm

Diagram of the dorsal side of the hand showing the Allergy and Vascular Degeneration points AD1, AD1a, AD1b (CMP), AD1c (SMP), AD2 and AD3
Allergy and Vascular Degeneration points — dorsal side of hand, both hands

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PointIndication
AD 1M.P. for allergies of the lower body — skin of the lower extremities, abdominal organs, minor pelvis, lower back; vessels of the lower body. Specific for allergic gastropathy, intestinal/colitis allergies. Combine with AD 1b for allergies of the urinary tract and genital organs.
AD 1aM.P. for allergic irritation of the autonomic nervous system.
AD 1bC.M.P. for the allergy process throughout the body.
AD 1cS.M.P. for arterial or vascular sclerosis.
AD 2M.P. for allergies of the upper body — chest, throat, neck, upper back, upper extremities. Treats respiratory allergy/asthma, allergic myocarditis, and inhaled-allergen reactions (animal hair, pollen, mould, insecticides). Combine with Lu 11 + Lu 10d for allergic asthma.
AD 3Allergies of the head — skin and organs of the head, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, face/skull, hair, eyes, oral cavity, dental-related allergies, hay fever, rhinitis, migraine. Combine with Liv 3, since acquired allergies are often preceded by impairment of the Liver.
Organ Degeneration Vessel OR

Points: 11 (bilateral)Location: radial side of the ring finger to the back of the palm

Diagram of the dorsal side of the hand showing Organ Degeneration Vessel points OR1, OR1-1, OR1a, OR1b (CMP), OR1c, OR1d, OR2, OR3, OR4, OR5 and OR6
Organ Degeneration Vessel points — dorsal side of hand, both hands

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PointIndication
OR 1M.P. for parenchymal degenerative changes of all organs in the abdomen and pelvis. Combine with OR 1b for chronic constipation; treats cancer of stomach/abdomen organs.
OR 1-1Indicates lymphatic burdening from cellular/organ degeneration — the degree of degeneration and its impact on the lymphatic system.
OR 1aM.P. for organ degeneration due to autonomic instability — faulty spinal innervation. Cures problems of autonomic steering.
OR 1bC.M.P. for organ degeneration of the entire organ system, excluding endocrine and mammary glands.
OR 1cM.P. for degenerative changes of the whole peritoneum. Can help ulcer and malignant ulcer, and displaced organs.
OR 1dM.P. for degenerative changes of the whole pleura. Treat for TB of the lungs, infection, and cancer.
OR 2M.P. for degeneration of the organs of the chest and neck.
OR 3M.P. for parenchymal/epithelial degeneration in organs of the head. Important for tumors, cancer, blood clots, and swelling of the head.
OR 4M.P. for degeneration of organs in the abdomen and pelvis. Treat for finger amputees.
OR 5M.P. for degeneration of organs in the chest and neck. Treat for finger amputees.
OR 6M.P. for degeneration of organs in the head. Treat for finger amputees.
Joints and Articular Degeneration Vessel JD

Points: 7 (bilateral)Location: tibial side of the second toe's nail to the dorsum of the foot

Diagram of the dorsal side of the foot showing Joint Degeneration Vessel points JD1, JD1-1, JD1a, JD1b (CMP), JD1c, JD2 and JD3, with an inset detail of the phalanges of the second toe labelled ArD 1 through ArD 2
Joint Degeneration Vessel points — dorsal side of foot, both feet

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PointIndication
JD 1M.P. for degeneration of joints and arteries of the pelvic girdle, lower extremities, sacro-iliac joints, and lumbar vertebrae.
JD 1-1M.P. for focal toxic irritation of the joint.
JD 1aM.P. for allergic irritation of the joints.
JD 1bC.M.P. for all joints, including the joints of the spinal vertebrae. Controls the degenerative process in all joints of the body including the spine.
JD 1cM.P. for synovial membranes of all joints.
JD 2M.P. for joints/articular degeneration of the shoulder girdle and arms, lower cervical and thoracic vertebral joints (C4–C7, T1–T12), and shoulder/upper-extremity joints.
JD 3M.P. for joints/articular degeneration of the C1 Atlas/C2 Axis joint, temporomandibular joint, upper cervical joints (C1–C4), atlanto-occipital joint, and jaw joint. Combine with Tw 23 for upper jaw, St 2 for lower jaw.
Fibroid & Interstitial Degeneration Vessel Fib D

Points: 5 (bilateral)Location: tibial side of the third toe's nail to the dorsum of the foot

Diagram of the dorsal side of the foot showing Fibroid Degeneration Vessel points Fib.D1, Fib.D1b (CMP), Fib.D1c (CMP), Fib.D2 and Fib.D3
Fibroid Degeneration Vessel points — dorsal side of foot, both feet

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PointIndication
Fib D1M.P. for fibroid degeneration of organs of the abdomen and minor pelvis — external urogenital organs, veins of the lower extremities, fibroma of the liver/pancreas/spleen, stenosis of the pylorus/bile duct/ureter by scar tissue, stricture of the urethra, polyps and cysts.
Fib D1bC.M.P. (1) for fibroid degeneration of organs of the whole body — benign fibroid tumors, adenomas, angiomas, fibromas, fibroadenomas, lymphangiomas. Treat here for any fibroid in the body.
Fib D1cC.M.P. (2) for fibroid degeneration of the mucous membranes of the whole body — benign papillomas and polyps of mouth, nose, intestines, uterus, anus, etc.
Fib D2M.P. for fibroid degeneration of the organs of the chest, neck and mammae — stenosis of the oesophagus, stenosis of a heart valve, fibroadenoma/cyst of the breast, cyst of the thyroid gland.
Fib D3M.P. for fibroid degeneration of the organs of the head — mucous membranes of the mouth/nose/middle ear/throat, and the bones of the face and skull (osteofibrosis of jaw, nasopharyngeal fibroma, polyposis nasi, papillomas of the mouth, polyps of the ear).
Skin Degeneration Vessel SK

Points: 7 (bilateral)Location: fibular (outer) side of the third toe's nail to the dorsum of the foot

Diagram of the dorsal side of the foot showing Skin Degeneration Vessel points SK1, SK1-1, SK1-2, SK1-3 (CMP), SK1a, SK2 and SK3, with an inset detail of the phalanges of the third toe on the fibular side
Skin Degeneration Vessel points — dorsal side of foot, both feet

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PointIndication
SK 1M.P. for skin degeneration of the lower body — abdomen, hips (seat), and legs.
SK 1-1Lymph vessel of the skin. Treat for abscess, pocks, etc.
SK 1-2M.P. for allergic reaction of the skin. Treat for any type of skin allergy on the body.
SK 1-3C.M.P. for the whole of the skin. Treat for any skin allergy anywhere on the body.
SK 1aM.P. for scars of the skin — wound marks, surgical scars. Can help stretch marks of the abdomen/pelvis after delivery (combine with Sp 4).
SK 2Skin of the upper body — arms and hands, neck and nape, chest, upper back.
SK 3Skin of the head and skull including hair, and the face.
Fat Degeneration Vessel Fat D

Points: 4 (bilateral)Location: tibial side of the fourth toe's nail to the dorsum of the foot

Diagram of the dorsal side of the foot showing Fat Degeneration Vessel points Fat.D1, Fat.D1b (CMP), Fat.D2 and Fat.D3
Fat Degeneration Vessel points — dorsal side of foot, both feet

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PointIndication
Fat D1Fatty degeneration of organs and vessels of the abdomen, small pelvis, and lower extremities — fatty liver, lipoid nephrosis, lipomatosis of the pancreas.
Fat D1bC.M.P. for fatty degeneration of organs and vessels of the whole body. Gives a hint diagnosis at once.
Fat D2Fatty degeneration of organs and vessels of the chest — heart, cardiac muscle, coronary vessels, arteries, aorta, and upper extremities.
Fat D3Fatty degeneration of organs and vessels of the skull — cerebral sclerosis, cerebromalacia, jaw bone, and brain vessels.