Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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Tai Yuan (LU9 太渊): The Great Abyss — TCM's Source Point for Lung Qi and the Pulse
Learn about Tai Yuan (太渊 LU9), the Lung Meridian's source point and the meeting point of all vessels. Discover its use for cough, asthma, weak pulse, wrist pain, and respiratory support in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Yang Chi (TE4 阳池): The Yang Pool — TCM's Key Acupoint for Cold Hands, Wrist Pain, and Fluid Metabolism
Discover Yang Chi (阳池 TE4), the Triple Burner's source point on the wrist. Learn how this acupoint warms cold hands, relieves wrist pain, and supports fluid metabolism in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Shenmai (申脉 BL62): Calming the Mind Through the Yang Qiao Vessel
Discover Shenmai (BL62), a key Bladder Meridian acupoint and master point of the Yang Qiao Vessel. Learn how it treats insomnia, headaches, epilepsy, and mental agitation by regulating Yang energy and calming the Shen.
Zhaohai (照海 KI6): Shining Sea — Nourishing Yin and Soothing the Throat
Learn about Zhaohai (KI6), a vital Kidney Meridian acupoint and master point of the Yin Qiao Vessel. Discover how it nourishes Yin, treats insomnia, soothes throat pain, and works in harmony with Shenmai (BL62).
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.