Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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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.
Yaoyangguan (GV3): The Lumbar Yang Gate for Back Pain and Kidney Yang
Explore Yaoyangguan (腰阳关 GV3), the Yang Gate of the lower back. Learn its location on the Governing Vessel, its powerful functions for warming the lower back, treating lumbar pain, strengthening Kidney Yang, and relieving cold-damp leg conditions.
Yintang (EX-HN3): The Hall of Impression Point for Calming Mind and Easing Headaches
Discover Yintang (印堂 EX-HN3), the famous extra point between the eyebrows. Learn its location, powerful functions for calming the spirit, clearing the head, treating insomnia, headaches, and why it's one of the most popular acupoints in modern clinical practice.
Laogong (劳宫): PC8 — The Palace of Toil, Palm's Fire Point for Heat, Calm, and Focus
Learn about Laogong (PC8), the fire point on the Pericardium meridian located in the center of the palm. This powerful point clears Heart heat, calms the spirit, stops sweating, and treats mouth ulcers, insomnia, and anxiety.
Shanzhong (膻中): CV17 — The Chest Center Point for Qi, Breath, and Emotion
Learn about Shanzhong (CV17), the influential point of Qi on the Conception Vessel. Located at the center of the chest, this powerful point opens the chest, calms anxiety, regulates lactation, and treats palpitations, asthma, and emotional distress.