Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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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.
Chize (LU5): The Cubit Marsh Point for Heat, Cough, and Arm Pain
Explore Chize (尺泽 LU5), the He-Sea point of the Lung Meridian. Learn its location, key functions for clearing Lung heat, stopping cough, and treating elbow and arm conditions.
Jiexi (ST41): The Stream Divides Point for Stomach Heat and Ankle Recovery
Explore Jiexi (解溪 ST41), the Jing-River point of the Stomach Meridian. Learn its location, functions for clearing Stomach heat, easing ankle stiffness, and calming the spirit.
Fengshi (GB31): The Wind Market Point for Leg Pain and Skin Conditions
Learn about Fengshi (风市 GB31), an important Gallbladder Meridian acupoint for treating leg pain, skin disorders, and wind-damp conditions. Discover its location, clinical uses, and self-care techniques.
Gaohuang (BL43): The Vital Region Point — Ancient Acupoint for Chronic Deficiency
Explore Gaohuang (膏肓 BL43), one of the most revered acupoints in TCM for treating chronic deficiency, exhaustion, and wasting conditions. Learn its fascinating history, location, clinical uses, and self-care techniques.