Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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Lieque (LU7): The Lightning Gap Point for Respiratory and Neck Issues
Discover Lieque (LU7) — one of the most important acupoints in TCM for treating cough, asthma, neck stiffness, and headaches. Learn its location, clinical applications, and the Luo-connecting point theory behind its wide-ranging effects.
Yanglingquan (GB34): The Yang Mound Spring for Tendons and Gallbladder
Discover Yanglingquan (GB34) — the most important acupoint for treating tendon and joint disorders in TCM. Learn its location, role as the Hui-meeting point of sinews, clinical applications for muscle spasms and Gallbladder disharmony, and self-care techniques.
Baihui (GV20): The Hundred Meetings Point — Acupoint Guide
Discover Baihui (百会 GV20), the Crown chakra acupoint on the Governing Vessel. Learn its location on the top of the head, functions for headaches, dizziness, prolapse, and mental clarity.
Taixi (KI3): The Kidney's Source Point — Acupoint Guide
Discover Taixi (太溪 KI3), the most important Kidney acupoint for nourishing Kidney Yin and Yang. Learn its location, functions for lower back pain, tinnitus, sore throat, and fertility support.
Dazhui (GV14): The Great Vertebra — Acupoint Guide
Discover Dazhui (大椎 GV14), a key Governing Vessel acupoint for clearing Heat, boosting immunity, and treating neck and shoulder tension. Learn its location and clinical applications.
Mingmen (GV4): The Gate of Life — Acupoint Guide
Discover Mingmen (命门 GV4), a vital acupoint on the Governing Vessel known as the Gate of Life. Learn its location, functions for Kidney Yang deficiency, lower back pain, and cold conditions.
Qihai (气海, CV6): The Sea of Qi — Essential Acupoint Guide
Explore Qihai (气海, CV6), the 'Sea of Qi' on the Conception Vessel. Learn its location, powerful functions in tonifying original Qi, treating deficiency, and supporting overall vitality in TCM acupuncture.
Sanyinjiao (SP6): The Three-Yin Crossing Point for Women's Health
Discover Sanyinjiao (三阴交 SP6), the most important acupoint for women's health, digestion, and emotional balance. Learn its location, clinical uses, and acupressure techniques.
Zhongwan (CV12): The Central Point for Digestive Health
Explore Zhongwan (中脘 CV12), the most important acupoint for digestive disorders in TCM. Learn its location, functions for stomach pain, nausea, and bloating, and acupressure self-care techniques.
Feishu (BL13): The Lung's Back-Shu Point for Respiratory Health
Discover Feishu (肺俞 BL13), the Back-Shu point of the Lung, essential for treating respiratory conditions. Learn its location, clinical applications, and how moxibustion on this point strengthens lung function.