139 Common Acupuncture Points: Where to Press for Discomfort, Easy to Learn, Recommended for Collection

139 Common Acupuncture Points: Where to Press for Discomfort, Easy to Learn, Recommended for Collection

The human body has twelve primary organs and meridians, along with the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) at the center of the front and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) at the center of the back. Each specific meridian penetrates throughout the body, and these fourteen meridians arrange the acupuncture points, known as the “zheng xue” (正穴), … Read more

Comprehensive Human Acupuncture Points Chart and Their Functions (A Must-Bookmark)

Comprehensive Human Acupuncture Points Chart and Their Functions (A Must-Bookmark)

The comprehensive diagram of human acupuncture points clearly and intuitively marks various acupuncture points on the human body, including diagrams for the head, chest, back, arms and hands, legs, and feet, detailing the functions of each point. Acupuncture Points and Their Functions on the Head Tou Wei (Head Corner):Treats eye pain, eye twitching, and headaches.Shang … Read more

57 Practical Acupuncture Points for Everyone

57 Practical Acupuncture Points for Everyone

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 … Read more

Common Acupuncture Points of the Human Body (Recommended for Collection)

Common Acupuncture Points of the Human Body (Recommended for Collection)

Acupuncture Points on the Head and Face and Their Functions 作用:治疗目痛、眼跳、头痛 (作用:Treats eye pain, eye twitching, headache) 上关穴的作用:治疗耳聋、耳鸣、偏头痛、上牙痛、面神经麻木 (Shangguan (Upper Gate) Point: Treats deafness, tinnitus, migraine, upper toothache, facial nerve numbness) 下关穴的作用:治疗面神经麻痹及痉挛、牙痛 (Xiaguan (Lower Gate) Point: Treats facial nerve paralysis and spasms, toothache) 翳风穴的作用:治疗耳聋、耳鸣、下颌肿痛、面神经麻痹及痉挛 (Yifeng (Wind Screen) Point: Treats deafness, tinnitus, jaw swelling and pain, … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to 35 Common Acupuncture Points: Locations and Effects with Detailed Diagrams

Comprehensive Guide to 35 Common Acupuncture Points: Locations and Effects with Detailed Diagrams

Acupuncture points are essential knowledge for every practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, the human body has numerous and complex acupuncture points, making it challenging to locate them accurately. This article provides the effects and locations of commonly used acupuncture points to help you find them accurately! 1. Common Acupuncture Points for the Head … Read more

Understanding the Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the organs and tissues of the human body, including the five zang organs, six fu organs, five senses, limbs, skin, muscles, and bones, while each having distinct physiological functions, are interconnected. This connection forms an organic whole, with the meridian system serving as the primary means of communication and … Read more

What are Luo Points? Clinical Applications of Luo Points in Acupuncture

What are Luo Points? Clinical Applications of Luo Points in Acupuncture

Specific Points: These are acupoints among the fourteen meridian points that have special therapeutic effects and are summarized under specific titles. Based on their different distribution characteristics, meanings, and therapeutic effects, they are divided into: “Five Transporting Points”, “Yuan Points”, “Luo Points”, “Xi Points”, “Lower He Points”, “Shu Points”, “Mu Points”, “Eight Meeting Points”, “Eight … Read more

Discussion on the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy from the Perspective of ‘Xuanfu – Luo Mai’

This article is selected from the Journal of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 2021, Volume 44, Issue 11 Authors: Zhang Yixin, Zhang Xiaoke Citation: Zhang Yixin, Zhang Xiaoke. Discussion on the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy from the Perspective of ‘Xuanfu – Luo Mai’ [J]. Journal of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 2021, 44(11): 1034-1038. … Read more

Utilizing Luo Points: Five Unique Functions

Utilizing Luo Points: Five Unique Functions

What are Luo points? In simple terms: Luo means to connect and distribute. Each of the fifteen Luo vessels has a corresponding acupoint, known as a Luo point. Luo points have five unique functions. 1. All twelve meridian Luo points have the function of connecting, regulating, and balancing the Qi and blood of the left … Read more

The Eighteenth Installment of the Acupuncture Classic: The Twelve Meridians and Their Branches

The Eighteenth Installment of the Acupuncture Classic: The Twelve Meridians and Their Branches

Original Text The Hand Yangming (Shou Yangming) channel originates from the hand, travels along the side of the chest and between the breasts, branches out at the Jianyu (Shoulder Bone) point, enters the clavicle bone, descends to the Large Intestine, belongs to the Lung, ascends along the throat, exits at the supraclavicular fossa, and connects … Read more