Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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Taiyang (太阳 EX-HN5): The Temple Point — First Aid for Headaches, Eye Strain, and Migraine
Learn about Taiyang (太阳, EX-HN5), the extra point at the temple — the most self-massage-friendly acupoint for headaches, migraines, eye strain, and facial relaxation. Includes exact location, pressure technique, and cautions.
Huan Tiao (环跳 GB30): Jumping Round — TCM's Most Important Point for Sciatica and Hip Pain
Learn about Huan Tiao (环跳 GB30), the Gallbladder meridian point at the hip — the premier acupuncture point for sciatica, hip pain, lower back pain radiating down the leg, and difficulty walking.
Ju Que (巨阙 CV14): The Front-Mu Point of the Heart for Chest and Mental Distress
Ju Que (CV14), the Front-Mu point of the Heart on the Conception Vessel, treats chest pain, palpitations, heartburn, and emotional distress. Learn its location, classical actions, and how it connects the Heart's physical and spirit functions.
Zhi Gou (支沟 TE6): The Triple Energizer Point for Constipation and Rib-Side Pain
Zhi Gou (TE6), the 'Branch Ditch' point on the Triple Energizer meridian, is one of TCM's most reliable acupoints for constipation, rib-side and hypochondrial pain, and sluggish Qi movement. Learn its location, actions, and clinical use.
Quchi (LI11 曲池): The Grand Clearing Point for Heat, Skin, and High Blood Pressure
Quchi (曲池 LI11), the He-sea point of the Large Intestine meridian, is one of TCM's most powerful points for clearing heat. Learn its location, functions for fever, skin disease and hypertension, and safe acupressure techniques.
Xuehai (SP10 血海): The Sea of Blood Point for Skin, Menstruation, and Circulation
Xuehai (血海 SP10), 'Sea of Blood,' is a key Spleen meridian point for treating all blood-related disorders. Learn its location, role in skin disease, menstrual and gynecological conditions, and how to apply safe acupressure.
Fuliu (复溜 KI7): The Kidney Point That Controls Sweat
Fuliu (KI7) on the Kidney meridian is TCM's premier point for regulating sweating — it stops profuse sweat, night sweats, and spontaneous sweating, yet can also promote sweat when none will come. It also nourishes Kidney Yin and treats edema, making it one of the most clinically versatile Kidney points.
Sibai (四白 ST2): The Stomach Point Below the Eye for Facial Pain and Sinus
Sibai (ST2) sits directly below the eye on the Stomach meridian and is one of the most used points for eye strain, facial pain, sinus congestion, and facial paralysis. Its name — 'Four White' — refers to the bright area of skin below the eye where it sits.
Shenque (CV8): The Spirit Gate Portal — Warming the Navel for Yang Rescue and Spleen Strength
Discover Shenque (CV8), the navel point on the Conception Vessel that serves as the body's original energy gateway. Learn why moxibustion on this point is one of TCM's most powerful warming and Yang-rescue techniques for diarrhea, cold extremities, and exhaustion.
Zu Lin Qi (GB41): Foot Overlooking Tears — The Gallbladder Point That Moves Stagnation and Relieves Pain
Explore Zulinqi (GB41), the Gallbladder meridian's Shu-Stream and Master point of the Dai Vessel. Learn how this powerful point relieves migraine, breast distension, flank pain, and regulates the belt channel for lower body conditions.