On the path of yogait is either yoga or on the way to yogaFollow【Knowledge of Human Acupuncture Points】 Acupuncture points refer to areas where nerve endings are dense or where nerve pathways pass through. The scientific name for acupuncture points is “shùxué” (腧穴), with other names including: “qìxué” (气穴), “qìfǔ” (气府), “jié” (节), “huì” (会), “gǔkōng” (骨空), “màiqìsuǒfā” (脉气所发), “biānjiǔchù” (砭灸处), and “xuéwèi” (穴位). There are approximately 52 single points, 300 double points, and 50 extraordinary points, totaling 720 acupuncture points. Among these, there are 108 critical points, of which 72 are generally not fatal when struck, while the remaining 36 are fatal points, commonly referred to as “death points”. The death points are further divided into soft numbness, dizziness, light, and heavy categories, each containing nine points, totaling 36 fatal points. In life-and-death struggles, these points can be used as “killers”. A mnemonic verse states: “Baihui falls to the ground, the tailbone does not return home, Zhangmen is struck, nine out of ten die, Taiyang and Yamen will surely meet Yan Wang, a broken spine with no bones to connect, the knees below urgently lead to death.”
1. Critical Acupuncture Points in the Head and Neck Region (Total 9)
1. Baihui (百会) location: At the intersection of the midline of the head and the line connecting the tips of both ears. Meridian: Governing Vessel (Dū Mài), meeting point of the three Yang channels of the hands and feet, and the Governing Vessel. Being struck here can cause dizziness and loss of consciousness. 2. Shenting (神庭) location: Five fen (0.5 inches) into the hairline at the front of the head. Meridian: Governing Vessel, meeting point of the Governing Vessel and the Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can cause dizziness and a feeling of fullness in the head. 3. Taiyang (太阳) location: About one inch back from the outer canthus of the eye, in a depression between the brow and the outer corner of the eye. Meridian: Extraordinary point. Being struck here can cause dizziness, blackouts, and tinnitus. 4. Ermen (耳门) location: In the depression anterior to the tragus of the ear when the mouth is opened. Meridian: Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao channel. Being struck here can cause tinnitus and dizziness, leading to loss of consciousness.5. Jingming (睛明) location: 0.1 inches above the inner canthus of the eye. Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Meeting point of the hand and foot Taiyang, foot Yangming, Yangqiao, and Yinqiao channels. Being struck here can cause dizziness and visual disturbances, leading to loss of consciousness.6. Renzhong (人中) location: Above the philtrum (23 fen above the lower edge of the groove). Meridian: Governing Vessel, meeting point of the hand and foot Yangming channels and the Governing Vessel. Being struck here can cause dizziness and visual disturbances.7. Yamen (哑门) location: In the depression between the spinous processes of the first and second cervical vertebrae, along the midline of the back of the head. Meridian: Governing Vessel, meeting point of the Governing Vessel and the Yangwei channel. Being struck here can impact the medulla oblongata, causing loss of voice, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.8. Fengchi (风池) location: In the depression between the occipital bone and the mastoid process, at the junction of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles. Meridian: Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder channel, meeting point of the hand and foot Shaoyang and Yinwei channels. Being struck here can impact the medulla oblongata, leading to unconsciousness.9. Renying (人迎) location: 1.5 inches lateral to the Adam’s apple. Meridian: Foot Yangming Stomach channel. Being struck here can cause Qi stagnation and blood stasis, leading to dizziness. 2. Critical Acupuncture Points in the Chest and Abdomen (Total 14)
1. Shanzhong (膻中) location: At the midline of the body, between the two nipples. Meridian: Ren Vessel (Rèn Mài), meeting point of the Foot Taiyin, Shaoyin, Hand Taiyang, and Shaoyang channels. Being struck here can cause internal Qi to disperse, leading to anxiety and confusion.2. Jiuwai (鸠尾) location: Seven inches above the navel, half an inch below the xiphoid process. Meridian: Ren Vessel, connecting point of the Ren Vessel. Being struck here can impact the abdominal wall’s arteries and veins, as well as the liver and gallbladder, causing cardiac shock and death.3. Juge (巨阙) location: At the midline of the body, six inches above the navel. Meridian: Ren Vessel, meeting point of the heart. Being struck here can impact the liver and gallbladder, causing cardiac shock and death.4. Shenque (神阙) location: At the center of the umbilicus. Meridian: Ren Vessel. Being struck here can impact the intercostal nerves, causing damage to the intestines and bladder, leading to loss of function.5. Qihai (气海) location: At the midline of the body, 1.5 inches below the navel. Meridian: Ren Vessel. Being struck here can impact the abdominal wall, arteries, veins, and intercostal nerves, causing Qi and blood stagnation, leading to loss of function.6. Guanyuan (关元) location: Three inches below the navel. Meridian: Ren Vessel, meeting point of the three Yin channels and the Ren Vessel, and the gathering point of the small intestine. Being struck here can impact the lower abdominal wall’s arteries and veins, causing intestinal disturbances and Qi stagnation.7. Zhongji (中极) location: At the midline of the body, below the navel. Meridian: Ren Vessel, meeting point of the three Yin channels and the Ren Vessel, and the gathering point of the bladder. Being struck here can impact the abdominal wall’s arteries and veins, causing disturbances in the Qi mechanism.8. Qugu (曲骨) location: In the depression above the pubic symphysis. Meridian: Ren Vessel, connecting point of the Foot Jueyin Liver channel and the Ren Vessel. Being struck here can damage the Qi mechanism, leading to Qi stagnation and blood stasis.9. Yingchuang (鹰窗) location: Four inches lateral to the midline of the sternum at the third intercostal space. Meridian: Foot Yangming Stomach channel. Being struck here can impact the intercostal nerves and the anterior chest nerves, causing cardiac arrest and shock.10. Ruzhong (乳中) location: At the center of the nipple. Meridian: Foot Yangming Stomach channel. Being struck here can impact the intercostal nerves and arteries, causing blood congestion and Qi damage.11. Rugen (乳根) location: At the intercostal space directly below the nipple. Meridian: Foot Yangming Stomach channel, with the heart located on the left side. Being struck here can impact the heart, leading to shock and potential death.12. Qimen (期门) location: Between the two ribs below the breast, at the sixth intercostal space. Meridian: Liver channel, gathering point of the liver. Meeting point of the Foot Taiyin, Jueyin, and Yinwei channels. Being struck here can impact the liver and spleen, causing diaphragm disturbances and Qi stagnation.13. Zhangmen (章门) location: At the anterior end of the first floating rib, along the midaxillary line. Meridian: Foot Jueyin Liver channel, meeting point of the Foot Taiyin, Jueyin, and Yinwei channels, and the gathering point of the liver. Being struck here can impact the liver or spleen, damaging the diaphragm and causing blood and Qi damage.14. Shangqu (商曲) location: At the lateral side of the Ren Vessel, five fen outside the lower epigastric point. Meridian: Foot Shaoyin Kidney channel, meeting point of the Foot Shaoyin and Chong channels. Being struck here can impact the intercostal nerves and abdominal wall arteries, causing intestinal disturbances and Qi stagnation.3. Critical Acupuncture Points in the Back, Waist, and Sacral Region (Total 8)
1. Feishu (肺俞) location: 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can impact the third rib’s arteries, veins, and nerves, causing lung and heart disturbances, leading to Qi damage.2. Jueyinshu (厥阴俞) location: 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra. Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can impact the heart and lungs, leading to Qi damage and potential death.3. Xinshu (心俞) location: 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra. Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can impact the heart, causing blood damage and Qi injury.4. Shenshu (肾俞) location: 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can impact the kidneys, leading to Qi damage and potential paralysis.5. Mingmen (命门) location: Between the spinous processes of the second and third lumbar vertebrae. Meridian: Governing Vessel. Being struck here can impact the spine, leading to Qi damage and potential paralysis.6. Zhishi (志室) location: Three inches lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (three inches lateral to Mingmen). Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can impact the lumbar arteries, veins, and nerves, causing kidney disturbances and Qi damage.7. Qihaiyu (气海俞) location: 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra. Meridian: Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Being struck here can impact the kidneys, causing blood blockage and Qi damage.8. Tailong (尾闾) location: Between the coccyx and the anus. Meridian: Governing Vessel, connecting point of the Governing Vessel. Being struck here can obstruct the Qi mechanism, preventing the rise of Qi from the lower dantian.4. Critical Acupuncture Points in the Upper and Lower Limbs (Total 5)
1. Jianjing (肩井) location: At the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui (大椎) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder. Meridian: Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder channel, meeting point of the Hand Shaoyang, Foot Shaoyang, Foot Yangming, and Yangwei channels. Being struck here can cause numbness in half of the body.2. Taiyuan (太渊) location: In the depression on the radial side of the wrist crease when the palm is facing up.3. Zusanli (足三里) location: Three inches below the outer knee eye, about one finger breadth lateral to the tibia.4. The three Yang channels of the foot: Run from the abdomen along the outer side of the leg to the foot. Extraordinary Meridians The extraordinary meridians include the Governing Vessel, Ren Vessel, Chong Vessel, Dai Vessel, Yinwei Vessel, Yangwei Vessel, Yinqiao Vessel, and Yangqiao Vessel. Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do not directly connect to the organs and do not have a paired relationship, hence they are called “extraordinary meridians”. The Governing, Ren, and Chong vessels all originate from the lower abdomen, emerging from the perineum, referred to as “one source with three branches”. The Governing Vessel runs along the midline of the back, reaching the head and face; the Ren Vessel runs along the midline of the chest and abdomen, reaching the chin; the Chong Vessel ascends alongside the Foot Shaoyin Kidney channel, encircling the lips. The Dai Vessel originates from below the ribs, encircling the waist. The Yinwei Vessel starts from the inner side of the calf, ascending along the inner thigh to the abdomen, connecting with the Foot Taiyin channel, passing through the chest, and meeting the Ren Vessel at the neck. The Yangwei Vessel starts from the outer side of the heel, ascending along the outer side of the leg to the knee, reaching the back of the neck and connecting with the Governing Vessel. The Yinqiao Vessel starts from the inner side of the heel, ascending along the Foot Shaoyin and other channels to the inner canthus of the eye, connecting with the Yangqiao Vessel. The Yangqiao Vessel starts from the outer side of the heel, ascending along the Foot Taiyang and other channels to the inner canthus of the eye, connecting with the Yinqiao Vessel, and running along the Foot Taiyang channel to the forehead, meeting the Foot Shaoyang channel at the back of the neck.1. Governing Vessel Pathway: ① Begins in the lower abdomen, exits at the perineum, ② runs along the inside of the spine, ③ ascends to the Fengfu (风府) at the back of the head, enters the brain, ④ ascends to the crown, ⑤ descends along the forehead to the nose. (Figure 1-14) Main symptoms: Pain in the spine, opisthotonos, etc. Meeting points: Changqiang, Taodao, Dazhui, Yamen, Fengfu, Naohud, Baihui, Shuigou, Shenting.2. Ren Vessel Pathway: ① Begins in the lower abdomen, exits at the perineum, ② ascends to the pubic region, ③ runs along the abdomen, passing through points like Guanyuan, ④ reaches the throat, ⑤ ascends to encircle the lips, ⑥ passes through the face, ⑦ enters the lower orbit (Chengqi point belongs to the Foot Yangming Stomach channel). Main symptoms: Hernia, leukorrhea, abdominal masses, etc. Meeting points: Perineum, Qugu, Zhongji, Guanyuan, Yinjiao, Xiaopuan, Zhongpuan, Shangpuan, Tiantu, Lianquan, Chengjiang.3. Chong Vessel Pathway: ① Begins in the lower abdomen, exits at the perineum, ② ascends along the spine, ③ the external pathway intersects with the Qi Chong and Foot Shaoyin channels, running along both sides of the abdomen, ④ ascends to the throat, ⑤ encircles the lips. (Figure 1-16) Main symptoms: Abdominal Qi reversal and rigidity. Belongs to the Ren Vessel, meeting point of the three Yin channels and the Ren Vessel, and the gathering point of the bladder. Being struck here can impact the abdominal wall’s arteries, veins, and nerves, causing intestinal disturbances and Qi damage.4. Dai Vessel Pathway: ① Begins below the lateral ribs, slanting down to the Dai Vessel and Wushu points, ② horizontally encircling the body.（Figure 1-17）. 5. Yinwei Vessel Pathway: ① Begins on the inner side of the lower abdomen, ② ascends along the inner thigh to the abdomen, ③ connects with the Foot Taiyin channel, ④ passes through the chest, ⑤ meets the Ren Vessel at the neck. (Figure 1-18) Main symptoms: Heart pain, depression. Meeting points: Zhuxin; Fushè, Dàhuáng, Fù’āi; Qimen; Tiantu, Lianquan.6. Yangwei Vessel Pathway: ① Begins on the outer side of the heel, ② ascends past the outer ankle, ③ runs along the Foot Shaoyang channel to the hip joint, ④ passes through the lateral ribs, ⑤ ascends from the back of the armpit to the shoulder, ⑥ reaches the forehead, ⑦ ascends to the back of the neck, connecting with the Governing Vessel. (Figure 1-19) Main symptoms: Chills and fever, back pain. Meeting points: Jinmen; Yangjiao; Naoyu; Tianliao; Jianjing; Toudi; Benshen, Yangbai, Tóulínqì, Mùchuāng, Zhèngyíng, Chénglíng, Nàokōng, Fēngchí; Fēngfǔ, Yamen.7. Yinqiao Vessel Pathway: ① Begins behind the navicular bone of the foot, ② ascends above the inner ankle, ③ directly up along the inner thigh, ④ passes through the perineum, ⑤ ascends along the inner side of the chest, ⑥ enters the supraclavicular fossa, ⑦ ascends in front of Renying, ⑧ passes through the zygomatic region, ⑨ reaches the inner canthus of the eye, connecting with the Foot Taiyang channel and the Yangqiao Vessel. (Figure 1-20) Main symptoms: Excessive sleep, urinary retention, and foot inversion. Meeting points: Zhaohai, Jiaoxin; Jingming.8. Yangqiao Vessel Main symptoms: Eye pain starting from the inner canthus, insomnia, and foot eversion. Meeting points: Shenmai, Puxin, Fuyang; Jūliáo; Naoyu; Jianyu, Jùgǔ; Tianliao; Dìcāng, Jùliáo, Chéngqi; Jingming; Fēngchí.
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