Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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Fengfu (风府 GV16): The Wind's Residence — A Key Acupoint for Wind Disorders
Discover Fengfu (GV16), a critical Governing Vessel acupoint located at the base of the skull. Learn how this point dispels wind, calms the mind, and treats headaches, stiff neck, and neurological conditions.
Tianshu (天枢 ST25): The Pivot of Heaven — Treating Digestive Disorders
Learn about Tianshu (ST25), a pivotal Stomach Meridian acupoint located at the navel level. Discover how it regulates the intestines, treats digestive disorders, and balances the Spleen and Stomach.
Jianjing (GB21): The Shoulder Well — Relief for Neck Pain, Shoulder Tension, and Mastitis
Discover Jianjing (肩井 GB21), one of TCM's most important acupoints for shoulder and neck pain. Learn its location, functions, clinical applications, and a simple self-massage technique for instant tension relief.
Pi Shu (BL20): The Spleen Back-Shu Point for Digestion, Fatigue, and Dampness
Explore Pi Shu (脾俞 BL20), the Spleen's Back-Shu point on the Bladder meridian. Learn its location, functions for strengthening digestion, resolving dampness, tonifying Qi, and treating bloating, fatigue, and poor appetite.
Xin Shu (BL15): The Heart Back-Shu Point for Palpitations, Insomnia, and Calming the Spirit
Explore Xin Shu (心俞 BL15), the Heart's Back-Shu point on the Bladder meridian. Learn its location, functions for calming the spirit, treating palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and chest discomfort.
Gan Shu (BL18): The Liver Back-Shu Point for Anger, Stress, and Rib-Side Pain
Explore Gan Shu (肝俞 BL18), the Liver's Back-Shu point on the Bladder meridian. Learn its location, functions for soothing Liver Qi, relieving stress, improving vision, and treating rib-side pain.
Chengshan (BL57): The Key Point for Leg Cramps and Lower Back Pain
Learn about Chengshan (承山 BL57), a powerful Bladder Meridian acupoint used for leg cramps, lower back pain, hemorrhoids, and muscle stiffness. Includes location, functions, and self-care techniques.
Houxi (SI3): The Neck Stiffness Point and Du Meridian Window
Discover Houxi (后溪 SI3), a Small Intestine Meridian acupoint that opens the Du Meridian. Learn how it treats neck stiffness, cervical pain, occipital headaches, and back spasms through acupressure.
Nei Ting (ST44 内庭): TCM Acupoint for Clearing Stomach Fire, Toothache, and Digestive Heat
Learn about Nei Ting (ST44), the powerful Stomach meridian acupoint for clearing Stomach Fire, relieving toothache, treating bad breath, facial swelling, and digestive heat conditions — the go-to point for Stomach heat symptoms.
Yin Ling Quan (SP9 阴陵泉): TCM's Most Important Acupoint for Resolving Dampness and Edema
Discover Yin Ling Quan (SP9), the premier acupoint for draining dampness, resolving edema, and treating urinary difficulty, heavy limbs, and digestive issues — the go-to point for any condition involving excess dampness.