The human body has 12 main meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels, with nearly 400 acupuncture points in total. Since there are too many points, we have selected 80 essential acupuncture points. Mastering these 80 points makes one a TCM expert.
1. Ren Zhong (Ren Zhong Point) is a life-saving point.
Ren Zhong is an important first aid point. Pressing this point with a finger can be used for heatstroke and unconsciousness emergencies.
2. He Gu (He Gu Point) is a universal point.
He Gu has calming and pain-relieving effects, promotes circulation, and clears heat. It can relieve symptoms like motion sickness and toothache when pressed.
3. Zu San Li (Zu San Li Point) is the longevity point.
Regularly pressing or moxibustion on Zu San Li can promote longevity. Additionally, it is located on the stomach meridian and can address all gastrointestinal issues.
4. Tai Chong (Tai Chong Point) is the point for relieving anger.
Tai Chong helps to soothe the liver and release heat. Rubbing this point when angry can quickly relieve stress.
5. Huan Tiao (Huan Tiao Point) is the point for high blood lipids.
Using moxibustion or tapping on Huan Tiao can effectively address high blood lipid issues.
6. Fei Yang (Fei Yang Point) is the point for lower back pain.
Fei Yang is the first choice for treating lower back pain, showing results faster than Cheng Shan (Cheng Shan Point).
7. Yang Ling Quan (Yang Ling Quan Point) is the point for relieving muscle tension.
8. Gong Sun (Gong Sun Point) is the point for benefiting the spleen.
Many people experience excessive stomach acid. Pressing or moxibustion on Gong Sun can quickly improve acid reflux and bloating.
9. Tai Xi (Tai Xi Point) can replenish kidney qi.
People who often experience heel pain may have kidney qi deficiency. Regularly pressing or moxibustion on this point can greatly benefit the kidneys.
10. Dan Zhong (Dan Zhong Point) can relieve qi stagnation.
When feeling angry or repressed, pressing or moxibustion on Dan Zhong can quickly relieve chest pain and breast issues.
11. Xue Hai (Xue Hai Point) can replenish blood.
Xue Hai is the ocean of blood. Skin itching and poor blood circulation can be alleviated by massaging this point.
12. Chi Ze (Chi Ze Point) is the point for stopping cough.
For persistent cough and asthma, massaging or moxibustion on Chi Ze can be effective.
13. Qu Chi (Qu Chi Point) is beneficial for skin.
For the elderly, Qu Chi can help lower blood pressure. For younger individuals, it is an excellent remedy for removing facial blemishes and acne.
14. Shang Qiu (Shang Qiu Point) is an anti-inflammatory point.
Shang Qiu can eliminate various inflammations in the lower body, especially beneficial for women with inflammation. Tapping or moxibustion on this point is very helpful.
15. Shao Hai (Shao Hai Point) is the point for tinnitus.
Shao Hai’s main function is to nourish yin and reduce fire. For those with excessive heart fire, tapping or moxibustion on this point can nourish yin and benefit kidney qi. If there is disharmony between the heart and kidneys, leading to restlessness at night, remember to massage or moxibustion this point.
16. Nei Guan (Nei Guan Point) treats knee pain.
Any issues related to the internal organs can be addressed through Nei Guan. If you feel discomfort or blockage, you can massage or moxibustion this point.
17. Liang Qiu (Liang Qiu Point) treats dizziness, vomiting, and intestinal inflammation.
Liang Qiu has many functions. It can relieve leg pain, foot pain, or stop stomach acid. If there is sudden acid reflux, pressing Liang Qiu can quickly improve the situation.
18. Yong Quan (Yong Quan Point) treats hot and cold feet.
For those with cold feet, massaging or moxibustion on Yong Quan can help. For those with hot feet, it can also be massaged or moxibustion. It has a bidirectional regulating function.
Yong Quan also has a special effect; if you have persistent hiccups, pressing Yong Quan can quickly stop them.
19. Fu Liu (Fu Liu Point) treats numbness in hands and feet.
20. Di Ji (Di Ji Point) is good for diabetes.
21. Ya Tong (Ya Tong Point) is for toothache.
22. For sprains, immediately find Da Bao (Da Bao Point).
23. For gallstones, use Zhong Du (Zhong Du Point).
24. For gastrointestinal inflammation, use Tian Shu (Tian Shu Point).
25. For hand numbness, use Zhi Zheng (Zhi Zheng Point).
26. For mastitis, use Tian Chi (Tian Chi Point).
27. For loss of appetite and hair loss, use Tai Xi (Tai Xi Point).
28. For acute throat swelling and pain, use Shao Shang (Shao Shang Point).
29. For sciatica and spinal issues, use Hou Xi (Hou Xi Point).
30. For lumbar disc herniation, use Jin Suo (Jin Suo Point).
31. For chronic pharyngitis and cough, use Tian Tu (Tian Tu Point).
32. For cough and asthma, use Zhong Fu (Zhong Fu Point).
33. Shi Xuan (Shi Xuan Point) is an emergency point for heatstroke.
Shi Xuan is an extraordinary point. Pressing Shi Xuan immediately can provide first aid for heatstroke.
34. For allergic rhinitis, use Ying Xiang (Ying Xiang Point).
35. For nighttime cough, use Yu Ji (Yu Ji Point).
36. For replenishing qi, use Jing Qu (Jing Qu Point).
37. For white hair, use Fu Bai (Fu Bai Point).
38. For motion sickness, use Guan Chong (Guan Chong Point).
39. For acute stomach pain and acute enteritis, use Qu Ze (Qu Ze Point).
40. For phlegm, use Feng Long (Feng Long Point).
41. For cramps and muscle strains, use Yang Ling Quan (Yang Ling Quan Point).
42. For urticaria, use Feng Chi (Feng Chi Point).
43. For nosebleeds, use Nei Ting (Nei Ting Point).
44. For lower back pain, use Wei Zhong (Wei Zhong Point).
45. For dysmenorrhea, use Li Gou (Li Gou Point).
46. For oral ulcers, use Xing Jian (Xing Jian Point).
47. For muscle atrophy, use Da Du (Da Du Point).
48. For gout, use Zhu Bin (Zhu Bin Point).
49. For presbyopia, use Guang Ming (Guang Ming Point).
50. For heart blood replenishment and depression, use Ji Quan (Ji Quan Point).
51. For coronary heart disease, use Yun Men (Yun Men Point).
52. For facial paralysis and crooked mouth, use Jia Che Kou (Jia Che Kou Point).
53. For stiff neck and migraines, use Wai Guan (Wai Guan Point).
54. For cervical pain, use Tian Zhu (Tian Zhu Point).
55. For edema, press Cheng Jiang (Cheng Jiang Point) immediately.
56. For ear inflammation, use Qian Gu (Qian Gu Point).
57. For headaches and hypertension, use Bai Hui (Bai Hui Point).
