Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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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.
Shen Shu (肾俞 BL23): The Kidney Shu Point — TCM's Core Point for Kidney Tonification
Learn about Shen Shu (BL23), the Kidney's Back-Shu point located at the lower back — the most important acupoint for tonifying Kidney Qi, strengthening the lower back, supporting reproductive health, and treating Kidney deficiency patterns.
Wai Guan (外关 TE5): Outer Pass — TCM's Key Point for External Pathogens and Upper Limb Pain
Discover Wai Guan (TE5/SJ5), the Triple Burner meridian's Luo-connecting point on the forearm — used to expel exterior wind-heat, treat finger and wrist pain, relieve migraines, and support fever recovery.