In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture points are an experiential science, and their practicality sometimes cannot be explained by modern medicine. TCM has summarized a famous “Four General Acupuncture Points Song”: “Three Li on the abdomen, seek Weizhong for the waist and back, search for Lieque at the head and neck, and gather Hegu for the face and mouth.”
This song originates from the Ming Dynasty’s “Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” which introduces four acupuncture points: Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li), Wei Zhong (Back of the Knee), Lie Que (Deficiency Point), and He Gu (Union Valley). These four points have a very broad range of therapeutic applications, covering many ailments throughout the body, suitable for both deficiency and excess, cold and heat conditions.
The acupuncture meridian chart indicates that there are actually 103 major acupuncture points in the human body, each with its own characteristics and common names. Doctors use them for healing, and we can also benefit greatly from daily self-massage!
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1. Life-Saving Point — Ren Zhong (Philtrum)
2. Universal Point — He Gu (Union Valley)
3. Longevity Point — Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li)
4. Qi-Reducing Point — Tai Chong (Great Surge)
5. Stomach Strengthening Point — Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li)
6. Low Back Pain Point — Fei Yang (Flying Yang)
7. Muscle Relaxation Points — Yang Ling Quan (Yang Mound Spring), Yong Quan (Gushing Spring)
8. Spleen Strengthening and Abdominal Distension Point — Gong Sun (Grandfather Sun)
9. Kidney Tonifying Point — Tai Xi (Great Stream)
10. Pain Relief and Coronary Heart Disease Point — Shan Zhong (Central Chest)
11. Blood Supplementing Point — Xue Hai (Blood Sea)
12. Cough Relief Points — Ji Quan (Extreme Spring), Chi Ze (Cubital Marsh)
13. Skin Disease Point — Qu Chi (Pool at the Bend)
14. Inflammation Relief Point — Shang Qiu (Shang Hill)
15. Tinnitus Point — Shao Hai (Lesser Sea)
16. Cervical Spondylosis Point — Tian Chuang (Heavenly Window)
17. Knee Pain Point — Nei Guan (Inner Pass)
18. Dizziness, Vomiting, and Enteritis Point — Liang Qiu (Beam Mound)
19. Persistent Hiccups and Vomiting Points — Yong Quan (Gushing Spring), Nei Guan (Inner Pass)
20. Rhinitis Points — Feng Long (Abundant Dragon), Shou San Li (Hand Three Li)
21. Knee Protection Point — Qu Quan (Curved Spring)
22. Numbness in Hands and Feet Points — Fu Liu (Reverting Flow), Huan Tiao (Jumping Circle)
23. Diabetes Point — Di Ji (Earth Machine)
24. Toothache Points — He Gu (Union Valley), Jian Jing (Shoulder Well)
25. Gallstones Point — Zhong Du (Middle Ditch)
26. Insomnia, Nocturnal Emission Points — Ran Gu (Burning Valley), Tai Chong (Great Surge)
27. Fear Disorder Point — Tai Xi (Great Stream)
28. Acne Treatment Points — Tai Chong (Great Surge), Qu Chi (Pool at the Bend)
29. Cold, Nasal Congestion, Sore Throat, Hemorrhoids Point — Kong Zui (Opening Point)
30. Freckle Point — Si Zhu Kong (Silk Bamboo Hollow)
31. Eye Bag Point — Cheng Qi (Eye Tear)
32. Crow’s Feet Point — Tong Zi Liao (Pupil’s Hollow)
33. Nightmare Point — Li Dui (Li Dui)
34. Abdominal Pain Point — Xia Ju Xu (Lower Great Void)
35. Gastroenteritis Point — Tian Shu (Heavenly Pivot)
36. Cystitis, Prostatitis, Nephritis Point — Shui Dao (Water Path)
37. Voice Loss Point — Da Zhong (Great Bell)
38. Dark Circles Point, Skin Whitening Point — Si Bai (Four Whites)
39. Weight Loss Point — Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)
40. Menstrual Irregularity Points — Shui Quan (Water Spring), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)
41. Insufficient Blood Supply to the Brain Point — Jie Xi (Stream of the River)
42. Diabetes Point — Wan Gu (Wrist Valley)
43. Sprain Point — Da Bao (Great Package)
44. Anorexia, Hair Loss Point — Tai Xi (Great Stream)
45. Constipation Point — Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)
46. Allergic Rhinitis Point — Ying Xiang (Welcome Fragrance)
47. Cerebrovascular Point — Zhi Mai (Vessel of the Heart)
48. Tennis Elbow Points — Shao Hai (Lesser Sea), Zhouliao (Elbow Hollow), Chi Ze (Cubital Marsh)
49. Hand Numbness Point — Zhi Zheng (Finger Correct)
50. Sciatica Point, Spinal Disease — Hou Xi (Back Stream)
51. Lumbar Disc Herniation Point — Jin Suo (Muscle Contraction)
52. Beauty Point — Tian Rong (Heavenly Face)
53. Acute Throat Swelling and Pain Points — Shao Shang (Lesser Merchant), Guan Chong (Pass of the Gate), Yong Quan (Gushing Spring)
54. Chronic Pharyngitis, Cough Points — Tian Tu (Heavenly Pivot), Chi Ze (Cubital Marsh)
55. Acute Tonsillitis Point — Zhong Zhu (Middle Ditch)
56. Cough and Asthma Point — Zhong Fu (Central Palace)
57. Night Cough Point — Yu Ji (Fish Valley)
58. Qi Supplementing Points — Jing Qu (Channel of the Pulse), Qi Hai (Sea of Qi)
59. Cold, Cataract Point — Jian Yu (Shoulder Bone)
60. Eye Brightening Point — Zhong Zhu (Middle Ditch)
61. Mastitis Point — Tian Chi (Heavenly Pool)
62. White Hair Point — Fu Bai (Floating White)
63. Cholecystitis Points — Ri Yue (Sun and Moon), Gan Shu (Liver Shu)
64. Motion Sickness Point — Guan Chong (Pass of the Gate)
65. Fatigue Point — Ye Men (Liquid Gate)
66. Acute Stomach Pain, Acute Enteritis Point — Qu Ze (Curved Marsh)
67. Hyperlipidemia Point — Huan Tiao (Jumping Circle)
68. Lower Back Pain Point — Feng Shi (Wind Market)
69. Phlegm Dissolving Point — Feng Long (Abundant Dragon)
70. Chronic Hepatitis Point — San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Intersection)
71. Cramps, Muscle Twists Point — Yang Ling Quan (Yang Mound Spring)
72. Indigestion Point — Liu Gu (Rate Valley)
73. Urticaria Points — Tai Chong (Great Surge), Feng Chi (Wind Pool)
74. Nosebleed Point — Nei Ting (Inner Court)
75. Dysmenorrhea Points — Li Gou (Li Ditch), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)
76. Oral Ulcer Point — Jian Xing (Intercourse)
77. Itching, Blood Regulation Point — Xue Hai (Blood Sea)
78. Low Back Pain Point — Wei Zhong (Back of the Knee)
79. Muscle Atrophy Point — Da Du (Great Capital)
80. Insufficient Blood Supply to the Heart Point — Shen Dao (Spirit Path)
81. Gout Points — Fu Liu (Reverting Flow), Zhu Bin (Building Guest)
82. Outer Ankle Joint Points — Qiu Xu (Mound of the Hill), Wai Guan (Outer Pass), Jie Xi (Stream of the River)
83. Sexual Function Points — Hui Yin (Meeting of Yin), Di Shen (Earth Spirit)
84. Presbyopia Point — Guang Ming (Bright Light)
85. Heart Blood Supplementing Point, Depression Point — Ji Quan (Extreme Spring)
86. Coronary Heart Disease Point — Yun Men (Cloud Gate)
87. Kidney Stone Point — Zhu Bin (Building Guest)
88. Stiff Neck, Migraine Point — Wai Guan (Outer Pass)
89. Computer Syndrome Point — Tian Chuang (Heavenly Window)
90. Hyperthyroidism Point — Tian Zhu (Heavenly Pillar)
91. Stroke Point — Bai Hui (Hundred Meetings)
92. Mental Illness Point — Yong Quan (Gushing Spring)
93. Edema Point — Cheng Jiang (Receiving Fluid)
94. Facial Paralysis Point — Jia Che (Cheek Car)
95. Dementia Point — Lao Ren (Old Man Point)
96. Varicose Veins Point — Tai Yuan (Great Abyss)
97. Chloasma Point — Tian Rong (Heavenly Face)
98. Ear Inflammation Point — Qian Gu (Front Valley)
99. Heat Stroke Points — Shi Xuan (Ten Springs), Ren Zhong (Philtrum)
100. Myocardial Infarction Points — Ji Quan (Extreme Spring), Shan Zhong (Central Chest)
101. Hemiplegia Points — Feng Shi (Wind Market), Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li)
102. Fever Point — Shan Zhong (Central Chest) (Da Zhui (Great Vertebra), Fei Shu (Lung Shu))
103. Paralysis Points — Huan Tiao (Jumping Circle), Yang Ling Quan (Yang Mound Spring), Wei Zhong (Back of the Knee)
Choosing acupuncture points for massage is a great secret to meridian health.
1. Anti-Aging Points:
Yong Quan (Gushing Spring) (center of the sole), Bai Hui (Hundred Meetings) (top of the head), Laogong (Palace of Labor) (center of the palm). Regular massage of these three points has anti-aging effects.
2. Appetite Enhancing Points:
Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li) (3 inches below the knee), He Gu (Union Valley) (between the thumb and index finger), San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Intersection) (3 inches above the inner ankle). Strengthening the stomach Qi can improve appetite.
3. Immunity Enhancing Points:
Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li) (3 inches below the knee), Yong Quan (Gushing Spring) (center of the sole), Shen Shu (Kidney Shu) (1 inch beside the second lumbar vertebra). Regular massage can enhance kidney and heart Qi.
4. Beauty Points:
Si Bai (Four Whites) (below the eye socket), Di Cang (Earth Warehouse) (1 inch beside the mouth), Ju Liao (Great Hollow) (below the nose wing), He Gu (Union Valley) (between the thumb and index finger). Regular massage of these three points can enhance beauty.
5. Sleep Quality Enhancing Points:
San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Intersection) (3 inches above the inner ankle), Yong Quan (Gushing Spring) (center of the sole), Shen Men (Spirit Gate) (at the back of the palm, at the end of the wrist bone). Regular massage can nourish the heart and calm the spirit for better sleep.
6. Sexual Function Enhancing Points:
Qu Quan (Curved Spring) (at the knee pit), Guan Yuan (Pass of the Gate) (3 inches below the navel), Shen Shu (Kidney Shu) (15 inches beside the second lumbar vertebra). Regular massage can enhance sexual function.
7. Fatigue Relief Points:
Ming Men (Life Gate) (below the second lumbar vertebra), Zu San Li (Stomach Three Li) (3 inches below the knee), He Gu (Union Valley) (between the thumb and index finger). Regular massage can help relieve fatigue.
8. Heart Nourishing and Calming Points:
Shen Men (Spirit Gate) (at the back of the palm, at the end of the wrist bone), San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Intersection) (3 inches above the inner ankle), Laogong (Palace of Labor) (center of the palm). Regular massage can nourish the heart and calm the spirit.
9. Brain Power Enhancing Points:
Shen Ting (Spirit Court) (0.5 inches behind the hairline), Bai Hui (Hundred Meetings) (top of the head), Nao Hu (Brain Door) (depression at the back of the skull). Regular massage can enhance brain power.
10. Emergency Points:
Ren Zhong (Philtrum) (center between the nose and upper lip), He Gu (Union Valley) (between the thumb and index finger), Yong Quan (Gushing Spring) (center of the sole). These three points are used in emergencies.
11. Cold Prevention Points:
Da Zhui (Great Vertebra) (below the first cervical vertebra), He Gu (Union Valley) (between the thumb and index finger), Feng Chi (Wind Pool) (depression at the back of the head). Regular massage can help prevent colds.
12. Eye Care Points:
Gan Shu (Liver Shu) (below the 9th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches beside the spine), Jing Ming (Eye Brightening) (inner canthus of the eye), Si Bai (Four Whites) (below the eye socket). Regular massage can help care for the eyes.
13. Ear Care Points:
Er Men (Ear Gate) (depression in front of the ear), Yi Feng (Wind Screen) (depression behind the earlobe), He Gu (Union Valley) (between the thumb and index finger). Regular massage can help improve hearing.
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