Acu Points Library

MERIDIANS &

ACUPOINTS

Acupoints and meridians are foundational concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), forming a holistic framework for understanding and addressing various health issues. This system is based on the principle of qi, or vital energy, which is believed to flow through specific pathways called meridians.

Meridians are the foundation upon which this system rests. They are energetic pathways that run throughout the body, acting as channels for the flow of qi. There are 12 main meridians, each associated with a particular organ or organ system. These meridians create a complex network that connects different parts of the body, allowing for communication between organ systems and facilitating the distribution of qi to all areas of the body. In addition to the 12 main meridians, there are 8 extraordinary meridians that serve unique functions. These extraordinary meridians include the Governing Vessel and the Conception Vessel, which run along the body's midline, as well as the Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, Du Mai, and Ren Mai. The extraordinary meridians are thought to regulate the overall flow of energy and can store qi and blood, playing a crucial role in maintaining balance and harmony within the body.

Acupoints are specific locations along these meridians where qi can be accessed and manipulated. They are considered the entry points into the meridian system, allowing practitioners to influence the flow of energy. Each acupoint has unique properties and therapeutic effects, making them essential in practices like acupuncture and acupressure.

ACUPOINTS

LIBRARY

This comprehensive guide covers the twelve main meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) along with the extraordinary vessels, detailing each acupoint's anatomical location, pathways, and associated benefits based on research findings.

LUNG MERIDIAN (LU)

Pathway: The Lung Meridian begins in the chest, descends through the diaphragm, travels down the arm, and ends at the thumb. It is primarily responsible for respiratory health and the distribution of qi throughout the body.

LU1 (Central Lung / Zhongfu)

Location: 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the first intercostal space.

Benefits: Regulates respiration, alleviates cough, clears heat, calms the mind, relieves chest pain, and boosts immunity.

LU2 (Cloud Gate / Yunmen)

Location: 2 cun below the clavicle, 1 cun lateral to LU1.

Benefits: Relieves cough, opens the chest, alleviates asthma, clears heat, reduces anxiety, and improves lung function.

LU3 (Palace of Heaven / Tianfu)

Location: 3 cun below the axillary fold, on the medial side of the biceps brachii.

Benefits: Benefits the throat, calms the spirit, alleviates sadness, reduces cough, enhances lung function, and relieves shoulder pain.

LU4 (Clasping the White / Xuehai)

Location: 4 cun below the axillary fold, on the medial side of the biceps brachii.

Benefits: Opens the chest, alleviates chest pain, reduces anxiety, enhances lung function, calms the mind, and relieves shoulder tension.

LU5 (Cubit Crease / Chize)

Location: At the cubital crease, on the radial side of the biceps tendon.

Benefits: Relieves asthma, cough, clears heat, reduces phlegm, alleviates chest pain, and improves respiratory function.

LU6 (Maximum Opening / Kongzui)

Location: 7 cun above the wrist crease, on the line connecting LU5 and LU7.

Benefits: Stops bleeding, alleviates cough, clears heat, regulates lung qi, reduces chest pain, and calms the mind.

LU7 (Broken Sequence / Lieque)

Location: 1.5 cun above the wrist crease, between the tendons of the brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis.

Benefits: Regulates the Ren vessel, alleviates cough, improves respiratory function, calms the mind, enhances immunity, and reduces neck pain.

LU8 (Channel Gutter / Jingqu)

Location: 1 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the radial artery.

Benefits: Alleviates cough, clears lung heat, enhances lung function, calms the mind, reduces phlegm, and relieves chest tightness.

LU9 (Palace of Heaven / Taiyuan)

Location: At the wrist, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of the abductor pollicis longus.

Benefits: Strengthens the lungs, boosts immunity, regulates qi, calms the mind, alleviates cough, and improves circulation.

LU10 (Fish Border / Yuji)

Location: At the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone.

Benefits: Benefits the throat, alleviates cough, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances lung function, and reduces anxiety.

LU11 (Little Sea / Shaoshang)

Location: At the tip of the thumb, on the radial side.

Benefits: Revives consciousness, clears heat, alleviates sore throat, enhances lung function, calms the mind, and reduces fever.

LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN (LI)

Pathway: The Large Intestine Meridian begins at the index finger, ascends the arm, crosses the shoulder, and ends at the side of the nose. It is primarily involved in digestion and waste elimination.

LI1 (Shang Yang / Shangyang)

Location: On the radial side of the index finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Benefits: Clears heat, alleviates sore throat, reduces swelling, enhances immune function, relieves toothaches, and promotes digestion.

LI2 (Second Space / Erjian)

Location: On the index finger, in the depression distal to the second metacarpal bone.

Benefits: Reduces swelling, alleviates pain, clears heat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and relieves headaches.

LI3 (Third Space / Sanjian)

Location: On the index finger, in the depression proximal to the second metacarpal bone.

Benefits: Benefits the throat, treats toothaches, alleviates pain, clears heat, enhances digestion, and improves circulation.

LI4 (Union Valley / Hegu)

Location: Between the thumb and index finger, in the web.

Benefits: Relieves pain, regulates the immune system, alleviates headaches, reduces stress, enhances digestion, and promotes relaxation.

LI5 (Yang Valley / Yangxi)

Location: On the radial side of the wrist, in the anatomical snuffbox.

Benefits: Alleviates wrist pain, clears heat, improves circulation, calms the mind, enhances digestion, and relieves headaches.

LI6 (River's Ditch / Pianli)

Location: 3 cun above LI5, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11.

Benefits: Regulates water passages, alleviates edema, clears heat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and relieves abdominal pain.

LI7 (Lower Angle / Wenliu)

Location: 5 cun above LI5, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11.

Benefits: Clears heat, alleviates pain, regulates qi, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and reduces inflammation.

LI8 (Lower Arm / Xialian)

Location: 4 cun below LI11, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11.

Benefits: Benefits the intestines, alleviates pain, regulates qi, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and relieves shoulder tension.

LI9 (Upper Arm / Shanglian)

Location: 3 cun below LI11, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, improves circulation, and reduces stress.

LI10 (Arm Three Miles / Shousanli)

Location: 2 cun below LI11, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11.

Benefits: Strengthens the arm, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, improves circulation, and reduces fatigue.

LI11 (Crooked Pond / Quchi)

Location: At the elbow, in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.

Benefits: Clears heat, alleviates skin conditions, regulates qi, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and relieves joint pain.

LI12 (Elbow Crease / Zhoujian)

Location: 1 cun above LI11, on the lateral side of the arm.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, regulates qi, enhances circulation, calms the mind, improves mobility, and reduces inflammation.

LI13 (Upper Arm / Shouwuli)

Location: 3 cun above LI11, on the lateral side of the arm.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, enhances circulation, calms the mind, improves mobility, and reduces fatigue.

LI14 (Shoulder Point / Jianyu)

Location: 1 cun below the acromion, on the lateral side of the shoulder.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

LI15 (Shoulder Bone / Jianzhong)

Location: Anterior to the acromion, in the depression.

Benefits: Relieves shoulder pain, stiffness, enhances mobility, calms the mind, reduces stress, and improves circulation.

LI16 (Great Bone / Ganyuan)

Location: In the depression between the acromion and the head of the humerus.

Benefits: Benefits the shoulder, alleviates pain, improves mobility, calms the mind, reduces stress, and enhances circulation.

LI17 (Heaven's Appearance / Tianjing)

Location: On the neck, between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trachea.

Benefits: Alleviates throat issues, pain, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and improves respiratory function.

LI18 (Support the Chen / Futu)

Location: On the neck, at the level of the laryngeal prominence.

Benefits: Benefits the throat, alleviates cough, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and improves respiratory function.

LI19 (Mouth's Door / Yingxiang)

Location: In the nasolabial groove, lateral to the corner of the mouth.

Benefits: Clears heat, alleviates facial pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces stress, and improves circulation.

LI20 (Welcome Fragrance / Yingxiang)

Location: In the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the nostril.

Benefits: Opens nasal passages, alleviates sinus issues, clears heat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and reduces stress.

STOMACH MERIDIAN (ST)

Pathway: The Stomach Meridian runs from the area below the eye, down through the jaw, chest, and abdomen, and ends at the second toe. It plays a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption.

ST1 (Container of Tears / Chengqi)

Location: Below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.

Benefits: Benefits the eyes, alleviates facial swelling, clears heat, improves vision, alleviates headaches, and reduces anxiety.

ST2 (Four Whites / Sibai)

Location: Below the eye, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen.

Benefits: Alleviates facial pain, swelling, clears heat, improves vision, calms the mind, and reduces anxiety.

ST3 (Great Bone / Juliao)

Location: At the level of the lower border of the zygomatic arch.

Benefits: Relieves facial swelling, pain, enhances circulation, clears heat, calms the mind, and reduces anxiety.

ST4 (Earth's Granary / Dage)

Location: At the corner of the mouth, lateral to the orbicularis oris muscle.

Benefits: Benefits the mouth, alleviates facial pain, improves digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and enhances circulation.

ST5 (Day's Abyss / Daying)

Location: Anterior to the angle of the jaw, in the depression.

Benefits: Alleviates jaw pain, toothaches, clears heat, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST6 (Jaw Bone / Jiache)

Location: One finger breadth anterior to the angle of the jaw.

Benefits: Relieves facial pain, improves jaw mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and alleviates headaches.

ST7 (Below the Joint / Xiaguan)

Location: At the temporomandibular joint, in the depression.

Benefits: Alleviates jaw pain, improves dental health, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and alleviates headaches.

ST8 (Head's Binding / Touwei)

Location: At the forehead, at the hairline, 0.5 cun within the hairline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and enhances digestion.

ST9 (Man's Welcome / Renying)

Location: On the neck, at the level of the thyroid cartilage.

Benefits: Regulates Qi, alleviates throat issues, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST10 (Water's Edge / Shuitu)

Location: On the neck, between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trachea.

Benefits: Alleviates throat pain, improves swallowing, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST11 (Great Reception / Qishe)

Location: At the root of the neck, in the supraclavicular fossa.

Benefits: Benefits the throat, alleviates cough, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST12 (Empty Basin / Quepen)

Location: In the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Opens the chest, alleviates cough, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST13 (Qi Door / Qiduan)

Location: In the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates Qi, alleviates chest pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST14 (Clavicle's Hollow / Kunjian)

Location: In the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates chest pain, tightness, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST15 (Chest's Center / Wuyi)

Location: In the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Opens the chest, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST16 (Breast's Center / Rujian)

Location: In the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates breast pain, improves lactation, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST17 (Center of the Breast / Ruzhong)

Location: At the center of the nipple.

Benefits: Regulates Qi, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST18 (Milk's Hole / Ruzhong)

Location: At the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space.

Benefits: Benefits lactation, alleviates breast pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

ST19 (Not Contained / Burong)

Location: 2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates the stomach, alleviates nausea, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST20 (The Pillar of the Stomach / Chengman)

Location: 2 cun above the umbilicus, 3 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates digestion, alleviates bloating, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST21 (The Great Stomach / Liangmen)

Location: 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates nausea, regulates the stomach, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST22 (The Great Abode / Guanmen)

Location: 3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates diarrhea, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST23 (The Little Abode / Taiyi)

Location: 2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates digestion, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST24 (The Celestial Pivot / Huaroumen)

Location: 1 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates the stomach, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST25 (Heaven's Pivot / Tianshu)

Location: At the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates constipation, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST26 (The Return / Wailing)

Location: 1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates qi, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST27 (The Great Gate / Daju)

Location: 2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST28 (The Water's Gate / Shuidao)

Location: 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates water metabolism, alleviates edema, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST29 (The Return / Guilai)

Location: 4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, regulates menstruation, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST30 (The Rushing Gate / Qichong)

Location: 5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST31 (The Thigh's Gate / Fenglong)

Location: At the lateral side of the thigh, in the depression.

Benefits: Alleviates hip pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST32 (The Thigh's Middle / Yinjiao)

Location: On the thigh, 6 cun above the knee joint.

Benefits: Alleviates leg pain, improves circulation, enhances mobility, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST33 (The Thigh's Lower / Xiyangguan)

Location: On the thigh, 3 cun above the knee joint.

Benefits: Alleviates knee pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST34 (The Knee's Middle / Liangqiu)

Location: On the knee, 2 cun above the patella.

Benefits: Alleviates knee pain, improves flexibility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST35 (The Knee's Eye / Dubi)

Location: At the knee joint, in the depression below the patella.

Benefits: Alleviates knee pain, swelling, enhances mobility, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST36 (Leg Three Miles / Zusanli)

Location: 3 cun below the knee, 1 cun lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

Benefits: Boosts energy, strengthens immunity, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces fatigue, and promotes overall health.

ST37 (Upper Great Void / Shangjuxu)

Location: 3 cun below ST36, on the same line.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates diarrhea, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST38 (Lower Great Void / Xiajuxu)

Location: 2 cun below ST36, on the same line.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST39 (Lower Great Void / Xiajuxu)

Location: 1 cun below ST36, on the same line.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST40 (Abundant Bulge / Fenglong)

Location: 8 cun above the ankle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

Benefits: Clears phlegm, alleviates cough, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST41 (Stream of the River / Jiexi)

Location: At the ankle, in the depression between the tendons of the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus.

Benefits: Alleviates ankle pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

ST42 (Rushing Yang / Rushing Yang)

Location: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones.

Benefits: Benefits the stomach, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST43 (Sunken Valley / Sunken Valley)

Location: On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones.

Benefits: Regulates the stomach, alleviates swelling, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST44 (Skin Crease / Nei Ting)

Location: On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes.

Benefits: Clears heat, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

ST45 (Severe Mouth / Li Dui)

Location: At the tip of the second toe, on the lateral side.

Benefits: Revives consciousness, clears heat, alleviates sore throat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and reduces fever.

SPLEEN MERIDIAN (SP)

Pathway: The Spleen Meridian runs from the medial side of the big toe, ascends the leg, and ends at the lateral side of the abdomen. It is essential for digestion, blood production, and the regulation of fluids.

SP1 (Hidden White / Yinbai)

Location: On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Benefits: Stops bleeding, regulates menstruation, strengthens the spleen, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, and promotes relaxation.

SP2 (Great Metropolis / Dadu)

Location: On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal to the first metatarsal bone.

Benefits: Strengthens the spleen, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, enhances blood circulation, and promotes energy.

SP3 (Great Hollow / Taibai)

Location: At the arch of the foot, in the depression proximal to the first metatarsal bone.

Benefits: Strengthens the spleen, nourishes blood, alleviates abdominal pain, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP4 (Grandfather Grandson / Gongsun)

Location: On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal to the base of the first metatarsal bone.

Benefits: Regulates menstruation, alleviates abdominal pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP5 (Shang Mountain / Shangqiu)

Location: On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression anterior to the medial malleolus.

Benefits: Strengthens the spleen, alleviates edema, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP6 (Three Yin Crossing / Sanyinjiao)

Location: 3 cun above the medial malleolus, posterior to the tibia.

Benefits: Regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP7 (Sorrowful Mountain / Lougu)

Location: 6 cun above the medial malleolus, posterior to the tibia.

Benefits: Alleviates edema, strengthens the spleen, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP8 (Earth's Pivot / Diji)

Location: 3 cun below SP9, on the line connecting SP6 and SP9.

Benefits: Regulates menstruation, alleviates abdominal pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP9 (Yin Intersection / Yin Intersection)

Location: On the lower leg, in the depression below the medial condyle of the tibia.

Benefits: Alleviates edema, regulates water metabolism, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP10 (Sea of Blood / Xuehai)

Location: On the thigh, 2 cun above the medial superior border of the patella.

Benefits: Benefits the skin, alleviates skin conditions, regulates blood, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP11 (Upper Thigh / Xiongjian)

Location: 6 cun above SP10, on the thigh.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP12 (Empty Basin / Chongmen)

Location: In the groin, 3.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP13 (Abode of the Yin / Fujie)

Location: 4 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP14 (Abode of the Qi / Fuzi)

Location: 1.5 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates abdominal pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP15 (Great Abode / Daheng)

Location: 4 cun lateral to the umbilicus.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP16 (Abode of the Blood / Fuzi)

Location: 3 cun above the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP17 (Sea of Qi / Shidou)

Location: In the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP18 (Chest's Center / Tianxi)

Location: In the 4th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates chest pain, regulates qi, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP19 (Chest's Center / Xiongqi)

Location: In the 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates chest pain, improves circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and enhances digestion.

SP20 (The Great Gate / Zongfu)

Location: In the 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

SP21 (Great Wrapping / Dabao)

Location: On the lateral side of the chest, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

HEART MERIDIAN (HT)

Pathway: The Heart Meridian runs from the heart, descends through the diaphragm, travels down the arm, and ends at the little finger. It is vital for emotional well-being and circulation.

HT1 (Summit of the Heart / Jiquan)

Location: In the center of the axilla.

Benefits: Alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, regulates heart rhythm, reduces anxiety, enhances blood circulation, and promotes emotional balance.

HT2 (Green Path / Qingling)

Location: 3 cun above HT1, on the medial side of the biceps brachii.

Benefits: Alleviates arm pain, regulates heart function, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes emotional stability.

HT3 (Lake of the Heart / Shaohai)

Location: At the elbow, in the depression at the medial end of the cubital crease.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates anxiety, regulates heart function, reduces palpitations, enhances blood circulation, and promotes relaxation.

HT4 (Spirit Path / Lingdao)

Location: 1.5 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Benefits: Benefits the heart, alleviates palpitations, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, enhances emotional stability, and improves circulation.

HT5 (Inner Messenger / Tongli)

Location: 1 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates anxiety, regulates heart function, promotes emotional balance, enhances circulation, and reduces stress.

HT6 (Yin Cleft / Yinxi)

Location: 0.5 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Benefits: Nourishes the heart, alleviates night sweats, calms the mind, regulates heart function, enhances emotional stability, and improves circulation.

HT7 (Spirit Gate / Shenmen)

Location: At the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Benefits: Calms the mind, promotes sleep, alleviates anxiety, regulates heart rhythm, enhances emotional balance, and improves circulation.

HT8 (Palace of Toil / Shaofu)

Location: On the palm, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones.

Benefits: Regulates the heart, alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, enhances emotional stability, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

HT9 (Little Sea / Shaoshang)

Location: At the tip of the little finger, on the radial side.

Benefits: Revives consciousness, clears heat, alleviates sore throat, enhances heart function, calms the mind, and reduces fever.

SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN (SI)

Pathway: The Small Intestine Meridian runs from the little finger, ascends the arm, and travels up the shoulder, ending at the ear. It is essential for digestion and nutrient absorption.

SI1 (Little Marsh / Shaoze)

Location: On the ulnar side of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Benefits: Stimulates lactation, clears heat, alleviates sore throat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, and reduces anxiety.

SI2 (Front Valley / Qiangu)

Location: On the ulnar side of the little finger, in the depression distal to the second metacarpal bone.

Benefits: Alleviates throat pain, clears heat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI3 (Horary Pond / Houxi)

Location: On the ulnar side of the little finger, in the depression proximal to the head of the 5th metacarpal bone.

Benefits: Relieves neck pain, benefits the back, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI4 (Wrist Back / Wangu)

Location: On the ulnar side of the wrist, in the depression between the ulnar styloid process and the triquetral bone.

Benefits: Alleviates wrist pain, improves digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, enhances circulation, and promotes relaxation.

SI5 (Yang Valley / Yanggu)

Location: On the ulnar side of the wrist, in the depression between the ulnar styloid process and the triquetral bone.

Benefits: Alleviates wrist pain, clears heat, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI6 (Support the Elder / Yanglao)

Location: On the ulnar side of the forearm, in the depression when the palm is facing the body.

Benefits: Benefits the eyes, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI7 (Forearm's Middle / Zhizheng)

Location: 5 cun above SI5, on the line connecting SI5 and SI8.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, regulates qi, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI8 (Small Sea / Xiaohai)

Location: At the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

Benefits: Alleviates elbow pain, improves mobility, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI9 (Shoulder's End / Jianzhen)

Location: 1 cun above the posterior axillary fold.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves function, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI10 (Upper Arm's End / Naoshu)

Location: 1 cun above SI9, in the depression.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves mobility, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI11 (Heavenly Gathering / Tianzong)

Location: In the center of the scapula, 3 cun from the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves circulation, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI12 (Grasping the Wind / Bingfen)

Location: In the suprascapular fossa, 1 cun above SI11.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves mobility, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI13 (Bony Joint / Quyuan)

Location: In the suprascapular fossa, 3 cun above SI11.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves function, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI14 (Outer Shoulder / Jianwaishu)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves mobility, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI15 (Middle Shoulder / Jianzhongshu)

Location: 2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain, improves function, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

SI16 (Heavenly Window / Tianchuang)

Location: On the neck, at the level of the laryngeal prominence.

Benefits: Benefits the throat, alleviates pain, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI17 (Celestial Gathering / Tianrong)

Location: On the neck, between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trachea.

Benefits: Alleviates jaw pain, toothaches, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI18 (Eye's Corner / Quanliao)

Location: In the depression below the outer canthus of the eye.

Benefits: Alleviates facial pain, improves vision, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

SI19 (Listening Palace / Tinggong)

Location: In the depression anterior to the tragus of the ear.

Benefits: Alleviates ear pain, improves hearing, enhances digestion, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves circulation.

BLADDER MERIDIAN (BL)

Pathway: The Bladder Meridian begins at the inner corner of the eye, ascends to the head, descends along the back, and ends at the foot. It is crucial for urinary health and fluid balance.

BL1 (Bright Eyes / Jingming)

Location: At the inner canthus of the eye.

Benefits: Benefits the eyes, alleviates eye strain, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces headaches, and promotes relaxation.

BL2 (Gathering of the Eyebrows / Cuanzhu)

Location: At the medial end of the eyebrow.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, sinus issues, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL3 (Upper Star / Meiting)

Location: 0.5 cun above BL2, on the forehead.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL4 (Frontal Bone / Quchai)

Location: 1 cun above the eyebrow, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL5 (Fifth Place / Wuyi)

Location: 1.5 cun above the eyebrow, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL6 (Receiving the Wind / Chengguang)

Location: 2 cun above the eyebrow, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL7 (Heavenly Connection / Tongtian)

Location: 2.5 cun above the eyebrow, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL8 (Yin Port / Luoque)

Location: 3 cun above the eyebrow, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL9 (Celestial Pillar / Yuzhen)

Location: 1.3 cun above the nape of the neck, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL10 (Heavenly Pillar / Tianzhu)

Location: 1.3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C1.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, neck pain, calms the mind, enhances vision, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL11 (Great Shuttle / Dazhu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1.

Benefits: Benefits bones, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances mobility, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL12 (Wind Gate / Fengmen)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2.

Benefits: Strengthens the immune system, alleviates colds, calms the mind, enhances vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL13 (Vital Diaphragm / Feishu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3.

Benefits: Strengthens the lungs, alleviates respiratory issues, calms the mind, enhances breathing, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL14 (Heart Shu / Xinshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4.

Benefits: Regulates the heart, alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, enhances heart function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL15 (Heart's Back / Xinshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates anxiety, regulates heart function, enhances emotional balance, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

BL16 (Governing Shu / Dushu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6.

Benefits: Regulates the governing vessel, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL17 (Diaphragm Shu / Geshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7.

Benefits: Benefits blood, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL18 (Liver Shu / Ganshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9.

Benefits: Regulates the liver, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, enhances liver function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL19 (Gallbladder Shu / Danshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10.

Benefits: Regulates the gallbladder, alleviates nausea, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL20 (Spleen Shu / Pishu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11.

Benefits: Regulates the spleen, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL21 (Stomach Shu / Weishu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12.

Benefits: Regulates the stomach, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL22 (Triple Burner Shu / Sanjiaoshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1.

Benefits: Regulates the triple burner, alleviates abdominal pain, calms the mind, enhances metabolism, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL23 (Kidney Shu / Shenshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2.

Benefits: Nourishes the kidneys, alleviates lower back pain, calms the mind, enhances kidney function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL24 (Sea of Qi / Qihaishu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L3.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates fatigue, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL25 (Large Intestine Shu / Dachangshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4.

Benefits: Regulates the intestines, alleviates constipation, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL26 (Gate of Origin / Guanyuanshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L5.

Benefits: Strengthens the lower back, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL27 (Small Intestine Shu / Xiaochangshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the small intestine, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL28 (Bladder Shu / Pangguangshu)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the bladder, alleviates urinary issues, calms the mind, enhances bladder function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL29 (Middle of the Bladder / Zhongliao)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates bladder function, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances bladder health, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL30 (White Ring / Baihui)

Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the lower body, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL31 (Upper Bone Hole / Shangliao)

Location: In the sacral area, at the first sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the lower body, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL32 (Lower Bone Hole / Ciliao)

Location: In the sacral area, at the second sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the lower body, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL33 (Middle Bone Hole / Zhongliao)

Location: In the sacral area, at the third sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the lower body, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL34 (Lower Bone Hole / Xialiao)

Location: In the sacral area, at the fourth sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates the lower body, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL35 (Meeting of the Yang / Huiyang)

Location: In the perineum, between the anus and the coccyx.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, regulates the lower body, enhances vitality, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL36 (Hold and Support / Chengfu)

Location: In the gluteal area, in the center of the fold of the buttock.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL37 (Hanstring Gate / Yinmen)

Location: On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL38 (Superficial Cleft / Yangfu)

Location: On the back of the thigh, 1 cun above BL39.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL39 (Lateral End of the Crease / Weiyang)

Location: At the knee, on the lateral side of the popliteal crease.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, regulates the bladder, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL40 (Bend Beam / Weizhong)

Location: At the center of the popliteal fossa (back of the knee).

Benefits: Alleviates knee pain, improves circulation, enhances mobility, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL41 (Side of the Spine / Fufen)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL42 (Door of the Spirit / Pohu)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates anxiety, enhances emotional balance, improves circulation, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

BL43 (Vital Region / Gaohuang)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4.

Benefits: Nourishes the lungs, alleviates respiratory issues, calms the mind, enhances vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL44 (Spirit Hall / Shenmen)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates emotional distress, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, improves sleep quality, and promotes relaxation.

BL45 (Back of the Heart / Xinzhong)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, regulates the heart, calms the mind, enhances emotional stability, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL46 (Diaphragm's Gate / Geque)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7.

Benefits: Regulates Qi, alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL47 (Yin's Gate / Hunmen)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9.

Benefits: Regulates the liver, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, enhances emotional balance, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL48 (Yang's Gate / Yangmen)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10.

Benefits: Regulates the gallbladder, alleviates nausea, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL49 (Yin's Abode / Yinmen)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11.

Benefits: Regulates the spleen, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, enhances emotional stability, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL50 (Yang's Abode / Yangmen)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12.

Benefits: Regulates the stomach, alleviates digestive issues, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL51 (Abode of the Qi / Pishu)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1.

Benefits: Regulates Qi, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL52 (Will's Gate / Shenshu)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2.

Benefits: Nourishes the kidneys, alleviates fatigue, calms the mind, enhances vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL53 (Bladder's Door / Weiguan)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first sacral foramen.

Benefits: Regulates bladder function, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances bladder health, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL54 (Tension's Gate / Zhibian)

Location: 3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second sacral foramen.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL55 (Confluence of the Yang / Yangxi)

Location: 2 cun below BL40, on the line connecting BL40 and BL57.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, improves lower back function, and promotes relaxation.

BL56 (Support of the Heel / Chengshan)

Location: 5 cun above the midpoint of the popliteal crease.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL57 (Support of the Calf / Chengjin)

Location: In the center of the calf, at the midpoint between BL56 and BL58.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL58 (Fly and Ascend / Feiyang)

Location: 7 cun above the lateral malleolus, on the line connecting BL57 and BL60.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL59 (Yin's Convergence / Shenfeng)

Location: 3 cun above the lateral malleolus.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances mobility, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL60 (Kunlun Mountain / Kunlun)

Location: At the ankle, in the depression between the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, promotes relaxation, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

BL61 (Mountain's Support / Shenmai)

Location: On the lower leg, in the depression below the lateral malleolus.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves mobility, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL62 (Extending the Path / Shenmai)

Location: In the depression below the lateral malleolus.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances mobility, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL63 (Golden Gate / Jinmen)

Location: In the depression on the lateral side of the foot, below the lateral malleolus.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances mobility, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL64 (Capital Bone / Jinggu)

Location: At the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, in the depression.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances mobility, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL65 (Restrained Bone / Shangguan)

Location: On the foot, at the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances mobility, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL66 (Foot's Passage / Zutonggu)

Location: On the foot, at the junction of the second and third toes.

Benefits: Alleviates pain, enhances mobility, calms the mind, improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

BL67 (Reaching Yin / Zhiyin)

Location: At the tip of the little toe, on the lateral side.

Benefits: Revives consciousness, clears heat, alleviates headaches, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KIDNEY MERIDIAN (KI)

Pathway: The Kidney Meridian runs from the sole of the foot, ascends the leg, and ends at the chest. It is vital for reproductive health, fluid balance, and overall vitality.

KI1 (Bubbling Spring / Yongquan)

Location: On the sole of the foot, in the depression at the anterior part of the foot.

Benefits: Grounds and calms the mind, nourishes kidney qi, alleviates anxiety, enhances vitality, reduces fatigue, and promotes relaxation.

KI2 (Rushing In / Rangu)

Location: On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal to the first metatarsal bone.

Benefits: Nourishes the kidneys, clears heat, alleviates pain, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and improves energy.

KI3 (Great Ravine / Taixi)

Location: At the ankle, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Benefits: Nourishes the kidneys, supports overall vitality, calms the mind, alleviates lower back pain, reduces fatigue, and enhances reproductive health.

KI4 (Great Stream / Dazhong)

Location: 0.5 cun posterior to KI3.

Benefits: Regulates the kidneys, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI5 (Water Spring / Shuiquan)

Location: 1 cun below KI3, on the medial side of the foot.

Benefits: Regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances kidney function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI6 (Shining Sea / Zhaohai)

Location: 1 cun below the medial malleolus.

Benefits: Regulates fluids, alleviates edema, calms the mind, enhances reproductive health, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI7 (Returning Current / Fuliu)

Location: 2 cun above KI3, on the posterior border of the tibia.

Benefits: Regulates the kidneys, alleviates fatigue, calms the mind, enhances energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI8 (Secondary Yin / Jiaoxin)

Location: 2 cun above KI7, on the posterior border of the tibia.

Benefits: Regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, calms the mind, enhances kidney function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI9 (Yin's Corner / Zhubin)

Location: 5 cun above KI3, on the line connecting KI3 and KI10.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates anxiety, enhances emotional stability, improves kidney function, reduces fatigue, and promotes relaxation.

KI10 (Yin's Gate / Yingu)

Location: At the medial side of the knee, in the depression between the tendons of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus.

Benefits: Regulates the kidneys, alleviates knee pain, calms the mind, enhances reproductive health, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI11 (Yin's Intersection / Henggu)

Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren2.

Benefits: Regulates urinary function, alleviates lower abdominal pain, calms emotional distress, enhances reproductive health, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI12 (Great Gate / Dahe)

Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren3.

Benefits: Strengthens kidney qi, regulates menstruation, alleviates abdominal pain, calms emotional distress, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI13 (Root of Qi / Qihaishi)

Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren4.

Benefits: Nourishes qi, regulates reproductive health, alleviates abdominal pain, calms emotional distress, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI14 (Four Fullnesses / Siman)

Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren5.

Benefits: Regulates urinary function, alleviates abdominal fullness/pain, calms emotional distress, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI15 (Middle Flow / Zhongji)

Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren7.

Benefits: Regulates qi, alleviates abdominal pain/fullness, calms emotional distress, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI16 (Vitality's Root / Huangshu)

Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren8.
Benefits: Strengthens kidney function, regulates digestion, calms emotional distress, improves energy levels, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation.

KI17 (Two-Way Flow / Shangqu)
Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren9.
Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates digestion, calms emotional distress, improves energy levels, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation.

KI18 (Upper Flow / Shiguan)
Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren10.
Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates digestion, calms emotional distress, improves energy levels, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation.

KI19 (Middle Flow / Yinjiao)
Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren11.
Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates digestion, calms emotional distress, improves energy levels, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation.

KI20 (Lower Flow / Qihai)
Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren12.
Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates digestion, calms emotional distress, improves energy levels, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation.

KI21 (Great Abode / Dahe)
Location: On lower abdomen at a point corresponding to Ren13.
Benefits: Alleviates abdominal pain, regulates digestion, calms emotional distress, improves energy levels, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation.

KI22 (Belly Door / Youmen)
Location: In line with KI21 but closer to midline.
Benefits: Alleviates chest tightness, regulates lung function, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI23 (Spirit’s Door)
Location: At level with KI22 but further from midline.
Benefits: Alleviates heart-related issues, regulates heart function, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI24 (Spirit’s Abode)
Location: At level with KI23 but nearer midline.
Benefits: Alleviates chest tightness, regulates lung function, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI25 (Heart’s Door)
Location: At level with KI24 but nearer midline.
Benefits: Alleviates heart-related issues, regulates heart function, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI26 (Spirit’s Center)
Location: At level with KI25 but nearer midline.
Benefits: Alleviates chest tightness, regulates lung function, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

KI27 (Shu Mansion)
Location: At level with KI26 but nearer midline.
Benefits: Alleviates heart-related issues, regulates heart function, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN (PC)

Pathway: The Pericardium Meridian runs from the chest, descends through the diaphragm, travels down the arm, and ends at the middle finger. It protects the heart and regulates emotional well-being.

PC1 (Heavenly Pool / Tianzhong)

Location: In the 1st intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple.

Benefits: Opens the chest, alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, regulates heart function, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PC2 (Heavenly Spring / Tianquan)

Location: 2 cun below the axillary fold, 1 cun lateral to the nipple.

Benefits: Alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, regulates heart function, enhances emotional balance, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PC3 (Marsh at the Bend / Quze)

Location: At the elbow, in the depression at the medial end of the cubital crease.

Benefits: Alleviates chest pain, calms the mind, regulates heart function, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PC4 (Heart Protector / Ximen)

Location: 5 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Benefits: Calms the mind, alleviates anxiety, regulates heart function, enhances emotional stability, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.

PC5 (Intermediate Messenger / Jianshi)

Location: 3 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Benefits: Regulates menstruation, alleviates emotional distress, calms the mind, enhances digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PC6 (Inner Gate / Neiguan)

Location: 2 cun above the wrist crease, between the tendons of the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus.

Benefits: Alleviates nausea, calms the mind, regulates heart function, enhances emotional balance, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PC7 (Great Mound / Daling)

Location: At the wrist crease, between the tendons of the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus.

Benefits: Calms the mind, promotes sleep, alleviates anxiety, regulates heart rhythm, enhances emotional balance, and improves circulation.

PC8 (Palace of Welling / Laogong)

Location: In the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones.

Benefits: Regulates the heart, alleviates emotional distress, calms the mind, enhances circulation, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

PC9 (Middle of the Palm / Zhongchong)

Location: At the tip of the middle finger, on the radial side.

Benefits: Revives consciousness, clears heat, alleviates anxiety, enhances circulation, calms the mind, and reduces fever.

TRIPLE BURNER MERIDIAN (TB)

Pathway: The Triple Burner Meridian runs from the ring finger, ascends the arm, travels over the shoulder, and moves up the neck to various parts of the head. It plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and fluid balance.

TB1 (Outer Gate / Guanchong)

Location: At the tip of the ring finger on its ulnar side.

Benefits: Alleviates ear pain, clears heat from upper body organs, enhances circulation, calms emotional distress, reduces anxiety, improves focus, and promotes relaxation.

TB2 (Fluid Gate / Yemen)

Location: On the dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, approximately 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, clears heat from the body, enhances circulation, calms emotional distress, reduces anxiety, improves mood, and promotes relaxation.

TB3 (Central Islet / Zhongli)

Location: Between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones on the dorsum of the hand, approximately 0.5 cun proximal to TB2.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, enhances circulation in the upper extremities, calms emotional distress, reduces anxiety, improves mobility in hands and fingers.

TB4 (Yang Pond / Yangchi)

Location: At the wrist in the depression between the radius and ulna, approximately at the level of the wrist crease.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder and wrist pain, regulates metabolism, enhances circulation throughout body organs, calms emotional distress, reduces fatigue, promotes overall well-being.

TB5 (Outer Gate / Waiguan)

Location: 2 cun above TB4 on the posterior border of the ulna.

Benefits: Relieves pain along the meridian path, regulates qi flow throughout body organs, enhances digestion and nutrient absorption, calms emotional distress, improves overall vitality, boosts immune function.

TB6 (Hidden Clarity / Zhigou)

Location: 3 cun above TB4 on the posterior border of the ulna.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches caused by tension or stress, clears heat from upper body organs, enhances circulation throughout body organs, calms emotional distress, reduces anxiety, improves digestion.

TB7 (Outer Gate / Huizhong)

Location: Between TB6 and TB8 on the posterior border of the ulna, approximately 1 cun above TB6.

Benefits: Relieves pain along meridian path, regulates qi flow throughout body organs, enhances digestion and nutrient absorption, calms emotional distress.

TB8 (Three Yang / Sanyang)

Location: 5 cun above TB4 on the posterior border of the ulna.

Benefits: Alleviates pain along meridian path, improves circulation throughout body organs, enhances energy levels.

TB9 (Central Islet / Sidu)

Location: At elbow joint on posterior side, in line with TB8.

Benefits: Alleviates elbow pain caused by overuse or strain injuries, regulates qi flow throughout body organs, improves mobility in arms.

TB10 (Heaven's Rushing Transparent / Tianjing)

Location: At elbow joint in depression between triceps muscle heads when arm is flexed.

Benefits: Alleviates elbow pain caused by overuse or strain injuries, regulates qi flow throughout body organs, relieves tension in surrounding muscles.

TB11 (Upper Yang / Yangxi)

Location: In depression behind deltoid muscle when arm is raised laterally, about 1 cun below TB10.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder pain associated with overuse injuries, regulates qi flow throughout body organs, improves mobility in upper body.

TB12 (Lower Yang / Xiaoluo)

Location: In depression at top of shoulder blade near trapezius muscle attachment point, about 1 cun above TB11.

Benefits: Alleviates neck tension/pain associated with stress or poor posture, regulates qi flow throughout body organs.

TB13 (Middle Yang / Jianzhong)

Location: In depression between scapulae when arms are raised laterally, approximately midway between TB11 and TB12.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder tension/pain associated with stress or poor posture, improves mobility in upper body.

TB14 (Shoulder Well / Jianjing)

Location: In front of shoulder joint near acromion process, at midpoint of a line connecting TB11 and GB21.

Benefits: Alleviates shoulder tension/pain associated with overuse injuries, improves mobility in upper body.

TB15 (Heavenly Connection / Tianzong)

Location: Above shoulder joint near trapezius muscle attachment point.

Benefits: Alleviates neck tension/pain associated with stress or poor posture, regulates qi flow throughout body organs.

TB16 (Heavenly Window / Tianfu)

Location: On neck near carotid artery, about 1 cun lateral to Ren22 at level of C3 vertebrae.

Benefits: Alleviates throat discomfort, regulates qi flow, enhances respiratory function, calms emotional distress.

TB17 (Celestial Gathering / Tianrong)

Location: Below jawline anteriorly, in a depression between mandible and sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Benefits: Alleviates jaw tension/pain, enhances blood circulation, calms emotional distress.

TB18 (Upper Yang / Yangyang)

Location: Above ear lobe.

Benefits: Alleviates ear discomfort; enhances blood circulation, calms emotional distress.

TB19 (Lower Yang / Xiaoyang)

Location: Below ear lobe.

Benefits: Alleviates ear discomfort, enhances blood circulation, calms emotional distress.

TB20 (Middle Yang / Zhongyang)

Location: Behind ear lobe.

Benefits: Alleviates ear discomfort, enhances blood circulation, calms emotional distress.

TB21 (Yang's Gate / Ermen)

Location: Near temple area, in a depression anterior to tragus of ear.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, improves mental clarity, calms emotional distress.

TB22 (Meeting Point / Tinghui)

Location: Near temple area, approximately 1 cun anterior to TB21.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, improves mental clarity, calms emotional distress.

TB23 (Spirit's Door / Xiangzhu)

Location: Near temple area, in line with TB22 but closer to midline.

Benefits: Alleviates headaches, improves mental clarity, calms emotional distress.

GALL BLADDER MERIDIAN (GB)

Pathway: The Gallbladder Meridian begins at the outer corner of the eye, ascends to the head, descends along the side of the body, and ends at the fourth toe. It is essential for digestion and the regulation of bile.

GB1 (Bright Eyes / Tongziliao)

Location: At the outer corner of the eye.

Benefits: Benefits the eyes, alleviates eye strain, enhances vision, calms the mind, reduces headaches, and promotes relaxation.

GB2 (Meeting of the Yang / Tinghui)

Location: In the depression anterior to the tragus of the ear.

Benefits: Alleviates ear pain, improves hearing, enhances circulation, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

GB3 (Above the Ear / Shangguan)

Location: Above the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the auricle.

Benefits: Alleviates facial pain, improves circulation, enhances mobility, calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.

GB4 (Head's Corner / Hanyan)

Location: At the forehead, 1 cun above GB13.