Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
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Daling (PC7): The Pericardium Acupoint for Chest Pain, Wrist Issues, and Mental Calm
Learn about Daling (PC7), an important Pericardium meridian acupoint used in TCM for chest pain, palpitations, wrist and hand disorders, and calming the mind. Discover its location, functions, and acupressure applications.
Fengmen (BL12): Wind Gate — The Key Acupoint for Colds, Cough, and Neck Stiffness
Learn about Fengmen (BL12), the 'Wind Gate' acupoint on the Bladder meridian used in TCM to expel wind, treat colds and coughs, relieve neck and upper back stiffness, and strengthen the body's defenses.
Fenglong (ST40): The Master Acupoint for Resolving Phlegm in TCM
Explore Fenglong (ST40), one of the most important acupuncture points in TCM for resolving phlegm, dampness, and chest congestion. Learn its location, clinical uses, and how to apply acupressure at home.
Kunlun (BL60): The Key Acupoint for Back Pain, Headache, and Difficult Labor
Learn about Kunlun (BL60), an essential Bladder meridian acupoint used in TCM for back pain, headaches, neck stiffness, and promoting labor. Discover its location, functions, and clinical applications.
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.