Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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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.
Guanyuan (关元 CV4): The Gate of Original Qi — TCM's Premier Point for Vitality and Longevity
Discover Guanyuan (CV4), one of the most important acupoints in TCM located on the Conception Vessel. Known as the Gate of Original Qi, it tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens essence, supports reproductive health, and is the premier point for moxibustion-based vitality enhancement.
Qu Chi (曲池 LI11): Pool at the Bend — TCM's Key Point for Heat, Immunity, and Skin
Learn about Qu Chi (LI11), the He-Sea point of the Large Intestine meridian at the elbow — used extensively in TCM to clear heat, treat skin conditions (acne, eczema, hives), support immunity, regulate blood pressure, and relieve arm and shoulder pain.
Jianliao (TE14): The Essential Shoulder Point for Frozen Shoulder and Arm Pain
Learn about Jianliao (TE14), the most important acupoint on the Triple Energizer meridian for shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, and upper arm conditions. Discover its location, functions, and acupressure techniques.
Weizhong (BL40): Command Point for Lower Back Pain and Blood Stasis in TCM
Learn about Weizhong (BL40), the most important distal point for acute lower back pain in TCM. Located at the back of the knee, this 'Command Point' for the lower back treats sprains, sciatica, and blood stasis with bloodletting therapy.