1: Small Acupuncture Points, Big Effects2: The Human Body Has 10 “Super Acupuncture Points”, Each One a Precious Herb!3: 6 Most Safe Acupuncture Points to Treat Various Illnesses1: Small Acupuncture Points, Big Effects
Our body is filled with numerous acupuncture points, which are not randomly generated but are treasures waiting to be developed. Learning to utilize these points can help us prevent and treat chronic diseases, keeping our bodies healthy.Acupressure has already begun to integrate into our daily lives. Today, I will summarize 15 important acupuncture points for everyone to explore:1. Specifically for “Pain Relief”: Hegu (LI4)Easy to locate: Spread your thumb and index finger, and with the thumb of the other hand, press on the webbing between the thumb and index finger. The point where you feel significant soreness is Hegu (LI4).Main function: Hegu (LI4) is often referred to as the universal point because it can assist in treating pain from all kinds of ailments. For example, it is particularly effective for toothaches and abdominal pain caused by gastrointestinal issues.Note: Pregnant women should avoid massaging this point to prevent uterine contractions that could affect the fetus.Method: Use your thumb to massage for about 15 minutes.
Hegu (LI4)2. The “Weakness” of Cervical Spondylosis: Fengchi (GB20)Easy to locate: At the back of the head, parallel to the earlobe, on either side of the large muscle.Main function: Treats headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, pain from cervical strain, relaxes neck muscles, and alleviates stiff neck.Especially after entering autumn, massaging Fengchi (GB20) can help mobilize the cervical spine, preventing stiffness due to cold or prolonged strain.Method: Use both thumbs to massage Fengchi (GB20) for about 15 minutes.3. The Doctor for Your Stomach: Zusanli (ST36)Easy to locate: Place your palm on your knee, with your thumb pressing on the knee point, and the position where your middle finger naturally hangs down is Zusanli (ST36).Main function: Anyone with a basic understanding of acupuncture knows that Zusanli (ST36) can be considered the “King of Acupuncture Points”. The saying in the Four Total Points Song states: “Three miles in the abdomen stay.” This means that any pain in the abdomen can be alleviated through Zusanli (ST36).Many renowned doctors often praise Zusanli (ST36).Method: First, make a fist with your hand, using the back of your index finger’s first joint as the pressure point, and press and knead Zusanli (ST36) for about 15 minutes.
Zusanli (ST36)4. The Point Responsible for “Longevity”: Guanyuan (CV4)Easy to locate: Guanyuan (CV4) is easy to find, located three inches below the navel.Main functions:1. Strengthens the spleen and stomach, regulates the intestines; 2. Warms the kidneys and secures the bladder; 3. Supports Yang, strengthens the lower back and knees; 4. Treats dysmenorrhea and regulates female endocrine.Method: Cross your hands and place them on Guanyuan (CV4), applying slight pressure; then gently push up and down. Massaging Guanyuan (CV4) before bed can promote digestion and improve sleep quality. This method is also known as “abdominal massage”.
Guanyuan (CV4)5. The Powerful “Women’s Director”: Sanyinjiao (SP6)Easy to locate: Sanyinjiao (SP6) is located three inches above the tip of the inner ankle bone (the highest point of the inner ankle bone), at the intersection of the midline of the calf and the width of four fingers.Main function: Many doctors like to prefix “gynecological” to Sanyinjiao (SP6): Gynecological Sanyinjiao (SP6). This means that treating gynecological diseases cannot be separated from this point. It can regulate menstruation, remove spots, reduce wrinkles, and help replenish Qi and blood.Method: While sitting with knees bent at a right angle, use your thumb to press and knead Sanyinjiao (SP6) in a clockwise direction for 1 minute, then counterclockwise for 1 minute, until you feel a local soreness, once a day is sufficient.
2: The Human Body Has 10 “Super Acupuncture Points”, Each One a Precious Herb!
1. Shiquan Dabu DecoctionPeople only know about deer antler, goji berries, cordyceps, and placentas as excellent kidney tonics, but they do not realize that Taixi (KD3), Fuliu (KD7), and Yongquan (KD1) are the true treasures of life. Massaging Taixi (KD3) and Fuliu (KD7) is very effective, with no contraindications. They are often used together; massage the sensitive point first, then the less sensitive point until it becomes sensitive. Treat illnesses when they arise, strengthen the body when healthy, and if you also use cupping on Shenque (CV8), Guanyuan (CV4), and Qihai (CV6), it becomes a safe and balanced Shiquan Dabu Decoction.
2. Xiaoyao WanMassaging the Taichong (LR3) point of the liver meridian and the Yanglingquan (GB34) point of the gallbladder meridian has the same effect as taking Xiaoyao Wan, and is even faster.
3. Niu Huang Qing Xin WanShaofu (HT8) has the effects of clearing the heart and draining fire, promoting Qi and invigorating blood. Its strongest effect is to calm the heart and relieve anxiety, pressing it is equivalent to taking Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan.
4. Mai Wei Di Huang WanPressing the Shizhe (LU5) point of the lung meridian, combined with Fuliu (KD7), is equivalent to Mai Wei Di Huang Wan. It has effects of moistening the lungs, nourishing Yin, clearing heart fire, regulating Qi, relieving asthma, and stopping cough.
5. Niu Huang Jie Du WanNeiting (ST44) is the body’s self-generated Niu Huang Jie Du Wan. Neiting (ST44) is effective for clearing stomach fire; its function is equivalent to Niu Huang Jie Du Wan. It can relieve toothache, throat pain, and heat-induced nosebleeds, making it a heat-clearing point.
6. Buzhong Yiqi WanThe lung meridian has a point called Zhōngfǔ (LU1), which is the repository of central Qi, making it a key point for tonifying central Qi. Taiyuan (LU9) is the source point of the lung meridian, belonging to the earth element, which can generate metal, thus having the strongest effect in tonifying central Qi. Both massage and moxibustion are effective. Additionally, massaging Taibai (SP3), Shangqiu (SP5), and Taichong (LR3) will also yield tonifying effects.
7. Shen Ling Bai Zhu WanShen Ling Bai Zhu Wan is effective for strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. The Taiyuan (LU9) point of the lung meridian is a back point, belonging to the earth element, while the lung meridian belongs to the metal element, which is “earth generates metal”. The Shangqiu (SP5) point of the spleen meridian is a channel point, belonging to the metal element, while the spleen meridian belongs to the earth element, also “earth generates metal”. Using these two points together significantly nourishes the lungs and strengthens the spleen. Taiyuan (LU9) and Shangqiu (SP5) are like free Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan.
8. Ma Ding LingIf you have indigestion after a meal, massaging Dalings (PC8) can borrow some blood from the heart to aid digestion, equivalent to the Western medicine Ma Ding Ling, enhancing your gastric motility. This point belongs to the earth element and also has the effect of strengthening the spleen. If you eat too much and feel breathless or bloated, massaging Gongsun (SP4) can promote intestinal peristalsis.
9. Qi Ju Di Huang WanQuquan (LR8) is a key point connecting the liver and kidneys. In terms of efficacy, massaging Ququan (LR8) can nourish Yin and tonify the liver, treating liver and kidney Yin deficiency, and alleviating symptoms like eye fatigue, equivalent to taking Qi Ju Di Huang Wan.
10. Massaging the “Inner Side of the Calf” is Equivalent to Taking “Liu Wei Di Huang Wan”Massaging the “Inner Side of the Calf” can treat symptoms such as lower back and knee soreness, tinnitus, night sweats, and heel pain. These symptoms are often caused by kidney Yin deficiency, and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan has excellent effects in nourishing Yin and tonifying the kidneys. However, those with spleen and stomach weakness may experience adverse reactions such as diarrhea, indigestion, and bloating after taking it.
3: 6 Most Safe Acupuncture Points to Treat Various Illnesses
Fengchi (GB20)
Location: At the nape of the neck, just below the occipital bone, level with Fengfu (GV16), between the upper ends of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.It is the meeting point of the Gallbladder Meridian and the Yangwei Vessel.Method:1. First, separate your right thumb and index finger, pressing on both sides of Fengchi (GB20), squeezing and releasing 25 times; 2. Switch to the left hand and squeeze Fengchi (GB20) 25 times; 3. Use both thumbs to press on both Fengchi (GB20) points, with the remaining four fingers supporting the head, and massage and rotate both thumbs 50 times.Quchi (LI11)
Location: On the outer side of the elbow crease, when the elbow is flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting Shizhe (LU5) and the outer condyle of the humerus. (When the elbow is flexed at a right angle, it is at the outer end of the crease, palm facing inward.)It is the He point of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, one of the twelve points of the Ma Dan Yang Heavenly Star.Method:1. Use your right index finger to press on your left Quchi (LI11), with your thumb supporting Shaohai (HT3) (located at the bottom of the elbow crease opposite Quchi (LI11)), squeezing and kneading both points 50 times; 2. Switch to the left hand and knead the right Quchi (LI11) 50 times.Neiguan (PC6)Location: On the palm side of the forearm, on the line connecting Quxi (LU5) and Dalings (PC8), 2 inches above the wrist crease, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and the radial flexor of the wrist.It is a point on the Hand Shaoyin Pericardium Meridian.Method:1. Use your right thumb to press on your left Neiguan (PC6), with your index finger supporting Waiguan (SJ5) (located on the back of the wrist, opposite Neiguan (PC6)). Press both points simultaneously, squeezing and releasing 50 times; switch to the left hand to knead the right Neiguan (PC6) 50 times.2. Use your right thumb to press and knead the left Neiguan (PC6) 50 times; switch to the left thumb to knead the right Neiguan (PC6) 50 times.Hegu (LI4)
Location: On the back of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone.It is the source point of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, one of the Four Total Points, and one of the twelve points of the Ma Dan Yang Heavenly Star.Method:Use your right thumb and index finger to separate, squeezing the left Hegu (LI4) 50 times; switch to the left hand to knead the right Hegu (LI4) 50 times.Houxi (SI3)
Location: On the ulnar side of the palm, slightly clenched, at the head of the transverse crease before the fifth metacarpal joint (the fifth metacarpal joint). It is a point on the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, and one of the Eight Meridians meeting points connecting to the Governing Vessel.Method:1. Use your right thumb and index finger to separate, pressing on the left Houxi (SI3) with your thumb on the left palm and your index finger on the left back of the hand, squeezing and kneading the left Houxi (SI3) 50 times; switch to the left hand to knead the right Houxi (SI3) 50 times.2. Both hands make fists, palms facing up, and strike both Houxi (SI3) points against each other 50 times.Huantiao (GB30)
Location: On the outer side of the thigh, lying on your side with your thigh bent, at the intersection of the outer third and middle third of the line connecting the most prominent point of the greater trochanter and the sacral hiatus.It is the meeting point of the Gallbladder Meridian and the Bladder Meridian, one of the twelve points of the Ma Dan Yang Heavenly Star and one of the nine points of the Returning Yang Nine Needles.Method:Remove outer clothing, leaving only inner clothing, make fists with both hands, palms facing inward, and strike both Huantiao (GB30) points 50 times.