Key Acupoint for Hair Loss (Hair Loss, Poor Hair Quality)
Method: Use a fist to rapidly and intermittently tap and press the Baihui (百会) acupoint for about 5 minutes each time. Ensure the pressure is moderate. Alternatively, comb the scalp until it feels slightly warm, or use your fingers to comb your hair each morning and before bed.
The Baihui acupoint is located at the center of the top of the head, at the midpoint of the line connecting the tops of both ears.
02Da Zhong and Tian Zhu for Mental Clarity and Brain Health
For those feeling fatigued and drowsy
Method: Press and rub the Da Zhong (大钟) and Tian Zhu (天柱) acupoints 30-50 times, or press and hold each point for 6 seconds before slowly releasing. Repeat as needed.
The Da Zhong acupoint is located on the inner side of the foot, 1 cm below the inner ankle, in the depression just in front of the attachment of the Achilles tendon. The Tian Zhu acupoint is located in the depression directly below the occipital bone, about 2 cm lateral to the midline at the base of the skull.
03For Migraines, Stimulate the Shuaigu (率谷) Acupoint
(Migraines, Qi and Blood Stagnation Type. Symptoms: Seeing stars, blurred vision, throbbing pain, possibly accompanied by nausea and irritability)
Method: Massage the Shuaigu acupoint every night at 11 PM for 10 minutes. It can also be done at any time. This not only treats migraines but also promotes sleep.
The Shuaigu acupoint is located 1.5 cun above the tip of the ear, directly opposite the ear tip.
04Jiexi (解溪) Acupoint for Dizziness and Vertigo
(Dizziness due to Qi and Blood Deficiency, symptoms include dizziness upon standing, blackouts, restless sleep, frequent dreaming, and forgetfulness)
Method: Press the Jiexi acupoint 10 times, holding for 10 seconds each time, and then release. Repeat for a month; also perform ankle rotation exercises.
Sit cross-legged on the bed, holding your ankles and the soles of your feet, and rotate slowly; or sit in a chair with your toes on the ground and rotate around the ankle. Do this for 100 rotations on each foot, morning and evening, for long-term health benefits.
The Jiexi acupoint is located at the intersection of the ankle and the foot, in the depression next to a hard tendon.
05For Mental Fatigue, Use the Shenting (神庭) and Yintang (印堂) Acupoints
(For those who frequently use computers or engage in heavy mental labor)
Method: Use the pads of your index and middle fingers to push from the Yintang acupoint upwards to the Shenting acupoint, then press and hold both points for 3-5 minutes until a slight warmth is felt. This can be done at any time. Massaging these points before bed can help you sleep soundly and eliminate insomnia and vivid dreams.
The Shenting acupoint is located 0.5 cun above the midpoint of the hairline, while the Yintang acupoint is at the midpoint between the eyebrows.
06Da Dun (大敦) Acupoint for Quick Blood Pressure Stabilization
(For those with irritability and high blood pressure, Liver Yang Rising Type)
Method: Gently pinch the Da Dun acupoint with your fingernail or apply moxibustion for 10-15 minutes, and continue for more than half a month. This acupoint has a calming effect and can stabilize emotions; if you have trouble sleeping, you can also massage it for 2-3 minutes.
The Da Dun acupoint is located about 0.1 cun beside the outer corner of the big toe nail.
07Tinghui (听会) Acupoint for Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
(For hearing loss, tinnitus, toothache, facial nerve paralysis, and facial paralysis)
Method: Massage the Tinghui acupoint 350-400 times for about 15 minutes to see results.
The Tinghui acupoint is located at the posterior edge of the mandible, just in front of the earlobe, in the depression when the mouth is opened.
08Houxu (后溪) Acupoint for Sufficient Liver Blood and Bright Eyes
(For myopia)
Method: Massage the Houxu acupoint with your thumb and index finger simultaneously for 5 minutes. Maintain this practice over the years. Alternatively, you can press the Houxu acupoint against a table edge or keyboard and roll back and forth for 3-5 minutes, stimulating it once every hour.
The Houxu acupoint is located at the end of the transverse crease of the wrist, where the hand meets the wrist.
09Pupil’s Ridge (瞳子髎) Acupoint: A Magical Point
(For tearing in the wind, Liver Yin Deficiency Type)
Method: Massage the Pupil’s Ridge acupoint for 5-6 minutes, pressing 40 times each time. This treats tearing in the wind and can be combined with pressing the Jingming (睛明) acupoint for better results.
Pressing the Pupil’s Ridge acupoint can also prevent the formation of crow’s feet.
The Pupil’s Ridge acupoint is located 1 cm lateral to the outer corner of the eye (where crow’s feet form). The Jingming acupoint is located at the junction of the inner corner of the eye and the bridge of the nose.
10Pressing the Jingming (睛明) Acupoint to Promote Bladder Meridian Qi and Blood
For Elderly Eyes (Presbyopia)
Method: Use the pads of both thumbs to press the Jingming acupoint, pressing deeply into the eye area, releasing and pressing again in a continuous rhythm. Do this for four sets of eight counts. Then use the backs of both thumbs to massage the bilateral Zanzhu (攒竹) acupoints for 2 minutes each, morning and evening, and maintain this practice over the years.
Another method: Use both middle fingers to massage the eyebrows 20 times; use all four fingers to massage the eyes outward 20 times; use both middle fingers to massage the bridge of the nose upward 20 times; and use both thumbs and index fingers to pull down the earlobes 20 times.
The Jingming acupoint is located in the depression at the inner corner of the eye, while the Zanzhu acupoint is located at the inner side of the eyebrows, where the eyebrows wrinkle.
11For Dark Circles, Find the Sìbái (四白) Acupoint on the Stomach Meridian
(For Liver and Kidney Deficiency, Spleen and Stomach Weakness Type)
Method: Use the second joint of your index finger to gently scrape the eye socket twice a day, once before bed and once after waking, for at least 2 minutes each time. After scraping the eye socket, massage the Sìbái acupoint. Scraping the eye socket can stimulate the Zanzhu, Yuyao, and Sizhukong acupoints.
The Sìbái acupoint is located about 2 cm below the center of the pupil.
This method can also help eliminate bags under the eyes!
12For Eye Fatigue, Find the Yangxi (阳溪) Acupoint
(For visual fatigue, eye strain)
Method: Close your eyes and use the thumb of the opposite hand to press this acupoint until you feel a sense of strain, then relax. Repeat for 2-3 minutes at any time. You can also stick rice or mung beans on the Yangxi acupoint with tape and stimulate it frequently during free time.
The Yangxi acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the wrist, in the depression between the tendons of the thumb when it is extended.
13For Rhinitis, Find the Yingxiang (迎香) Acupoint on the Large Intestine Meridian
(For Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Rhinitis)
Method: Bend your thumb and use the joint to rub from the widest part of the nostril along the nasolabial groove up to the nasal bone, then return to the nostril. Repeat this massage 100 times or for 2 minutes. Maintain this practice over the long term. Combining this with massaging the Yintang, Bitong, and Hegu acupoints will yield better results.
The Yingxiang acupoint is located directly below the center of the eyeball when looking straight ahead, about half a thumb width from the nostrils; the Yintang acupoint is at the midpoint between the eyebrows; the Bitong acupoint is at the upper end of the nasolabial groove.
14For Double Chin, Use the Renying (人迎) Acupoint to Drain Stagnation
(For Double Chin)
Method: While exhaling, gently press the Renying and Daying (大迎) acupoints for about 6 seconds each. Repeat the Renying acupoint 10 times and the Daying acupoint 30 times, or gently stroke down the neck with your hand, maintaining this practice over the long term.
The Renying acupoint is located 3 cm lateral to the Adam’s apple. Find your Adam’s apple, and you can feel the artery pulsing in this area.
The Daying acupoint is located on the side of the jawbone, just below the lips.
15For Skin Issues, Stimulate the Zhizheng (支正) Acupoint
(For Acne and Flat Warts due to Spleen Deficiency and Dampness)
Method: Massage the Zhizheng acupoint using kneading and pinching techniques, applying moderate pressure until a sense of soreness is felt. Press about 100 times each session, maintaining this practice for half a month.
Flat warts are primarily caused by excessive dampness and spleen deficiency, so after massaging the Zhizheng acupoint, combining it with the Fenglong (丰隆) acupoint on the Stomach Meridian and the Yinlingquan (阴陵泉) acupoint on the Spleen Meridian will enhance the effect.
The Zhizheng acupoint is located on the back of the arm, 5 cun above the palm root, in the space between the muscle and bone.
16For Qi and Blood Stasis, Use the Quchi (曲池) Acupoint
(For Age Spots)
Method: Massage the Quchi acupoint at any time.
This acupoint can drain large intestine fire and has the effects of clearing heat, dispelling wind, cooling blood, and moistening dryness. It helps detoxify, purify the intestines, and beautify the skin.
The Quchi acupoint is located at the outer end of the elbow crease, at the midpoint of the line connecting the Shaoze (尺泽) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
17For Cold Phlegm and Acne, Warm the Wenliu (温溜) Acupoint
(For Acne and Cold Hands and Feet)
Method: Press the Wenliu acupoint firmly with your thumb until a sense of strain is felt, massaging for 2-3 minutes, or apply moxibustion for 10-15 minutes. Do this once a day, maintaining this practice over the long term.
The Wenliu acupoint is located 5 cun above the wrist crease, on the line connecting the Yangxi and Quchi acupoints.
18For Stomach Fire and Bad Breath, Find the Daling (大陵) Acupoint
(For Gastric Acid, Bloating, and Poor Digestion)
Method: Press the Daling acupoint firmly with your thumb until a sense of strain is felt, massaging for at least 3 minutes at any time.
The Daling acupoint is located at the midpoint of the wrist crease.
19Yanggu (阳谷) Acupoint for Oral Ulcers
(For Oral Ulcers, Heart Fire Type)
Method: Gently press the Yanggu acupoint with appropriate force for 3 minutes, 3-4 times a day.
Oral ulcers are primarily caused by excessive heart fire, heat accumulation in the spleen and stomach, yin deficiency fire, and cold in the liver affecting the stomach. Additionally, physical weakness and overconsumption of rich foods can lead to spleen dysfunction and liver qi stagnation.
The Yanggu acupoint is located between the ulnar styloid process and the triquetrum on the ulnar side of the wrist.
20For Temporary Aphasia, Massage the Tongli (通里) Acupoint
(For Aphasia)
Method: Massage the Tongli and Lingdao (灵道) acupoints for 2-3 minutes each.
Aphasia is primarily caused by qi deficiency, blood stasis, wind, fire, phlegm, and liver yang rising, leading to insufficient nourishment of the brain and emotional agitation, resulting in symptoms of confusion and aphasia.
The Tongli acupoint is located 1 cun above the wrist crease.
21For Sore Throat, Press the Shizhe (尺泽) Acupoint
(For Sore Throat and Chronic Pharyngitis)
Method: Alternate pressing the Shizhe and Upper Shizhe acupoints. Press the Shizhe acupoint for 6 seconds, then the Upper Shizhe for 6 seconds, repeating this 10 times, twice a day.
The Shizhe acupoint is located at the elbow crease, on the outer side of the forearm.
The Upper Shizhe acupoint is located 3-4 cm above the Shizhe acupoint.
22For Liver Qi Stagnation, Use the Waiguan (外关) Acupoint
(For Plum Pit Qi)
Method: Press and rub the Waiguan acupoint for 10 minutes during an episode.
The Waiguan acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the forearm, on the line connecting the Yangchi (阳池) acupoint and the elbow tip, 2 cun above the wrist crease.
23For Tonsillitis, Press the Qiangu (前谷) Acupoint
(For Tonsillitis and Sore Throat)
Method: Massage the Qiangu acupoint for about 10 minutes.
The Qiangu acupoint is located at the outer side of the third joint of the little finger.
24Xuan Zhong (悬钟) Acupoint for Cervical Spondylosis
(For Cervical Spondylosis)
Method: Use your thumb to massage the Xuan Zhong acupoint while holding the calf with the other four fingers, massaging three times a day for 15 minutes each time. Symptoms will disappear after a week. Regularly perform the “Yong” character exercise.
The Xuan Zhong acupoint is located 3 cun above the tip of the outer ankle, 1 cun behind the fibula.
The “Yong” character exercise involves standing straight with feet shoulder-width apart, using the neck as a wrist and the head as a pen, writing the character “Yong” in the air. Each character counts as one repetition, and you can do 20-30 repetitions per session (gradually increasing the number). While in this position, you can also perform shoulder shrugging exercises, doing 30 repetitions each time or frequently patting the neck muscles while moving the cervical spine. Long-term adherence can improve blood circulation to the head, relax muscles, and promote flexibility, which is beneficial for preventing and treating cervical spondylosis.
25For Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis, Massage the Tianjing (天井) Acupoint
(For Lymphadenitis, Liver Qi Stagnation Type)
Method: Gently massage the Tianjing acupoint, and you will see results within a week.
Lymphadenitis can be classified into several types, including liver qi stagnation, lung and kidney yin deficiency, lung and kidney yang deficiency, and both qi and blood deficiency, all of which are closely related to the concept of “qi” as an invisible regulator in the body.
The Tianjing acupoint is located on the outer side of the arm, 1 cun directly above the elbow tip.
26For Chest Pain, Use the Lingdao (灵道) Acupoint
(For Chest Pain without Organic Heart Disease)
Method: Massage the Lingdao acupoint three times a day for 3 minutes each time. Maintain this practice over the long term. There is a line on the palm, and the Lingdao acupoint is located 1.5 cun below this line.
The Lingdao acupoint is specifically for treating heart conditions and can help ensure smooth qi and blood flow to the heart.
27For Irritability and Insomnia, Press the Shaohai (少海) Acupoint
(For Insomnia, Heart and Kidney Disharmony Type)
Method: Massage the Shaohai acupoint at any time.
Heart and kidney disharmony refers to heart yang deficiency, where heart fire cannot descend to the kidney, or kidney yin deficiency, where kidney water cannot ascend to the heart, leading to symptoms such as night sweats, irritability, excessive sweating, insomnia, and vivid dreams. The Guyao acupoint can also treat insomnia, particularly for those with yin deficiency and excess fire.
The Shaohai acupoint is located at the inner end of the elbow crease, at the midpoint of the line connecting the humerus and the inner epicondyle.
28Yinxi (阴郗) Acupoint for Night Sweats
(For Night Sweats in Middle-aged and Elderly People)
Method: Massage both Yinxi acupoints with moderate pressure for 5 minutes each, and you will see results within half a month.
The Yinxi acupoint is located on the palmar side of the forearm, at the ulnar side of the wrist flexor tendon, 0.5 cun above the wrist crease. It has the effect of nourishing yin and blood.
29For Chest Pain, Use the Qiemen (郄门) Acupoint
(For Chest Pain)
Method: Press the Qiemen acupoint firmly for 3-5 seconds, pause for 1-2 seconds, and then continue pressing for 2-3 minutes, or press firmly while rotating the arm inward and outward at a rate of about 60 times per minute for about 2 minutes to quickly relieve pain.
The Qiemen acupoint is located on the palmar side of the forearm, on the line connecting the Quze (曲泽) and Daling (大陵) acupoints, 5 cun above the wrist crease. This acupoint is one of the best and fastest pain relief points and has a good effect on blood circulation. It is located on the hand’s pericardium meridian.
30For Preventive Health, Use the Neiguan (内关) Acupoint
(For Preventing and Treating Cardiovascular Diseases)
Method: Firmly press the Neiguan acupoint for 2-3 minutes until a sense of strain, numbness, or swelling is felt, or stick a grain of rice on the Neiguan acupoint with tape and press it occasionally during free time.
Note: It is best to massage the pericardium meridian between 7-9 PM, about half an hour after meals.
The Neiguan acupoint is located on the palmar side of the forearm, about 2 finger widths above the wrist crease, between the two prominent tendons. Make a fist and bend your wrist, and the acupoint is located 2 finger widths down from the transverse crease, between the two tendons.
31For Weakness, Use the Jiquan (极泉) Acupoint
(For Chest Tightness, Palpitations, and Shortness of Breath in Middle-aged and Elderly People)
Method: Press the Jiquan acupoint daily until you feel numbness in your hand and arm.
The Jiquan acupoint is located in the armpit, where a large tendon is found. Pressing it will cause numbness in the ring and little fingers, indicating the location of the Jiquan acupoint.
Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi. When qi stagnates, blood stagnates; when qi flows, blood flows. Pressing the Jiquan acupoint promotes qi flow and blood circulation. After pressing, you can also gently tap down the arm along the midline, which not only relieves chest tightness and facilitates breathing but also helps resolve internal stagnation.
32For Dry Cough and Asthma, Use the Zhongfu (中府) and Yunmen (云门) Acupoints
(For Cough and Asthma)
Method: Massage the Zhongfu and Yunmen acupoints with moderate pressure in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes, maintaining this practice over the long term.
The Zhongfu acupoint is located 1 cun below the Yunmen acupoint, 6 cun from the midline, at the level of the first intercostal space. The Yunmen acupoint is located in the supraclavicular fossa. Both acupoints are on the lung meridian.
33For Shortness of Breath and Sore Throat, Find the Taiyuan (太渊) Acupoint
(For Difficulty Breathing, Sore Throat, and Hoarseness)
Method: Gently press the Taiyuan acupoint with your thumb while supporting the back of the wrist with your other fingers, massaging for 3-5 minutes. You can also use crushed goji berries, apply them to the Taiyuan acupoint, and secure them with medical tape before sleeping. Remove them in the morning to help alleviate qi deficiency.
The Taiyuan acupoint is located on the transverse crease of the wrist at the base of the thumb. When you extend your palm, a large tendon will rise, and the acupoint is located in the depression on the inner side of this tendon, where you can feel the pulse.
34For Cough with Phlegm, Use the Yinlingquan (阴陵泉) Acupoint
(For Cough with Phlegm and Black Nasal Discharge due to Spleen Deficiency and Dampness)
Method: Firmly press the Yinlingquan acupoint with your thumb or gently tap it with a small health hammer, stimulating for at least 3 minutes, three times a day, or apply moxibustion for 3-7 minutes once a day.
The Yinlingquan acupoint is located on the inner side of the lower leg, just below the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the main causes of excessive phlegm include cold, wind, heat, dampness, or dryness invading the lungs. The spleen is responsible for managing dampness and is essential for transformation and transportation.
35For Preventing Colds in Children, Rub the Fish Mound (鱼际) Acupoint
(For Preventing and Treating Colds and Digestive Issues in Children)
Method: Keep one hand still while vigorously rubbing the Fish Mound acupoint on the opposite palm about 10 times until the entire palm feels warm. Then switch hands and rub the other hand.
Massage techniques for the Fish Mound can include pushing or kneading, with different directions yielding different effects. Pushing from the base of the thumb towards the wrist crease is effective for treating diarrhea, while pushing from the wrist crease towards the base of the thumb can help stop vomiting. Alternating pushes can effectively regulate the child’s spleen and stomach function. The massage duration should be between 2-3 minutes, with pushing at least 50-100 times.
The Fish Mound acupoint is located in the depression behind the first metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb, at the junction of the red and white flesh.
The Fish Mound also has the functions of relieving exterior symptoms, soothing the throat, and resolving phlegm, showing significant efficacy for symptoms such as sore throat, cough, and sneezing caused by colds.
36For Qi Stagnation, Press the Zhigou (支沟) Acupoint
(For Chest Tightness and Qi Stagnation)
Method: Massage the Zhigou acupoint for 5 minutes, then rub along the ribs with both palms for 3 minutes.
The Zhigou acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the forearm, 3 cun above the wrist crease, on the line connecting the Yangchi and elbow tip.
This acupoint acts as a “vent” for the body. Regularly massaging it can relieve discomfort and promote relaxation.
This acupoint belongs to the Sanjiao meridian, which governs the qi of the entire body.
37For Diabetes, Press the Rangu (然谷) Acupoint
(For Diabetic Patients)
Method: Firmly press both Rangu acupoints until a sense of strain is felt, then release and repeat 10-20 times until the strain sensation does not subside. Maintain this practice over the long term for auxiliary treatment. This acupoint belongs to the Kidney Meridian, which is associated with water.
For children with poor appetite, mothers can massage this area for improvement.
The Rangu acupoint is located on the inner edge of the foot, just below the tuberosity of the navicular bone, at the junction of the red and white flesh.
38For Fatty Liver, Use the Taichong (太冲) Acupoint
(For Middle-aged and Elderly Patients with Fatty Liver)
Method: Soak your feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then use the tips of both thumbs to press the Taichong acupoint firmly, pressing for 30 seconds with brief pauses, aiming for a sense of strain. Repeat this for a total of 3 minutes. You can also press along the seams of the bones and slide back and forth, repeating this 20 times. Maintain this practice over the long term.
The Taichong acupoint belongs to the Liver Meridian. It has both tonifying and purging effects, promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis, as well as invigorating liver qi and clearing heat, thus tonifying the liver. Regular stimulation can also improve sleep. Treatment for fatty liver should focus on soothing the liver, regulating qi, and promoting blood circulation.
The Taichong acupoint is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones, about 3 finger widths back.
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