1. Fever Point —- Shan Zhong (Dazhui, Fei Yu)

2. Universal Point —- He Gu

3. Longevity Point —- Zu San Li

4. Qi Relief Point —- Tai Chong

5. Strong Stomach Point —- Zu San Li

6. Low Back Pain Point —- Fei Yang

7. Muscle Relaxation Point —- Yang Ling Quan, Yong Quan

8. Spleen Strengthening Point, Abdominal Distension Point —- Gong Sun

9. Kidney Nourishing Point —- Tai Xi

10. Pain Relief, Coronary Heart Disease Point —- Shan Zhong

11. Blood Nourishing Point —- Xue Hai

12. Cough Relief Point —- Ji Quan, Chi Ze

13. Skin Disease Point —- Qu Chi

14. Inflammation Relief Point —- Shang Qiu

15. Tinnitus Point —- Shao Hai

16. Cervical Spondylosis Point —- Tian Chuang

17. Knee Pain Point —- Nei Guan

18. Dizziness, Vomiting, Enteritis Point —- Liang Qiu

19. Persistent Hiccups, Vomiting Point —- Yong Quan, Nei Guan

20. Rhinitis Point —- Feng Long, Shou San Li

21. Knee Protection Point —- Qu Quan

22. Numbness in Hands and Feet Point —- Fu Liu, Huan Tiao

23. Diabetes Point —- Di Ji

24. Toothache Point —- He Gu, Jian Jing

25. Gallstone Point —- Zhong Du

26. Insomnia, Nocturnal Emission Point —- Ran Gu, Tai Chong

27. Fear Disorder Point —- Tai Xi

28. Acne Treatment Point —- Tai Chong, Qu Chi

29. Cold, Nasal Congestion, Sore Throat, Hemorrhoids Point —- Kong Zui

30. Freckle Point —- Si Zhu Kong

31. Eye Bag Point —- Cheng Qi

32. Crow’s Feet Point —- Tong Zi Liao

33. Nightmare Point —- Li Dui

34. Abdominal Pain Point —- Xia Ju Xu

35. Gastroenteritis Point —- Tian Shu

36. Cystitis, Prostatitis, Nephritis Point —- Shui Dao

37. Voice Loss Point —- Da Zhong

38. Dark Circles Point, Skin Whitening Point —- Si Bai

39. Weight Loss Point —- Dai Mai

40. Menstrual Irregularity Point —- Shui Quan, Dai Mai

41. Insufficient Cerebral Blood Supply Point —- Jie Xi

42. Diabetes Point —- Wan Gu

43. Sprain Point —- Da Bao

44. Anorexia, Hair Loss Point —- Tai Xi

45. Constipation Point —- Dai Mai

46. Allergic Rhinitis Point —- Ying Xiang

47. Cerebrovascular Point —- Zhi Mai

48. Tennis Elbow Point —- Shao Hai, Zhou Liao, Chi Ze

49. Hand Numbness Point —- Zhi Zheng

50. Sciatica Point, Spinal Disease —- Hou Xi

51. Lumbar Disc Herniation Point —- Jin Suo

52. Beauty Point —- Tian Rong

53. Acute Throat Swelling and Pain Point —- Shao Shang, Guan Chong, Yong Quan

54. Chronic Pharyngitis, Cough Point —- Tian Tu, Chi Ze

55. Acute Tonsillitis Point —- Zhong Zhu

56. Cough and Asthma Point —- Zhong Fu

57. Nighttime Cough Point —- Yu Ji

58. Qi Supplement Point —- Jing Qu, Qi Hai

59. Cold, Cataract Point —- Jian Yu

60. Eye Brightening Point —- Zhong Zhu

61. Mastitis Point —- Tian Chi

62. White Hair Point —- Fu Bai

63. Cholecystitis Point —- Ri Yue, Gan Yu

64. Motion Sickness Point —- Guan Chong

65. Fatigue Point —- Ye Men

66. Acute Stomach Pain, Acute Enteritis Point —- Qu Ze

67. High Blood Lipids Point —- Huan Tiao

68. Low Back Pain Point —- Feng Shi

69. Phlegm Dissolving Point —- Feng Long

70. Chronic Hepatitis Point —- San Yin Jiao

71. Cramps, Muscle Spasm Point —- Yang Ling Quan

72. Indigestion Point —- Liu Gu

73. Urticaria Point —- Tai Chong, Feng Chi

74. Nosebleed Point —- Nei Ting

75. Dysmenorrhea Point —- Li Gou, Dai Mai

76. Oral Ulcer Point —- Jian Xing

77. Itching, Blood Regulation Point —- Xue Hai

78. Low Back Pain Point —- Wei Zhong

79. Muscle Atrophy Point —- Da Du

80. Insufficient Cardiac Blood Supply Point —- Shen Dao

81. Gout Point —- Fu Liu, Zhu Bin

82. Outer Ankle Joint Point —- Qiu Xu, Wai Guan, Jie Xi

83. Sexual Function Point —- Hui Yin, Di Shen

84. Presbyopia Point —- Guang Ming

85. Cardiac Blood Supplement Point, Depression Point —- Ji Quan

86. Coronary Heart Disease Point —- Yun Men

87. Kidney Stone Point —- Zhu Bin

88. Stiff Neck, Migraine Point —- Wai Guan

89. Computer Syndrome Point —- Tian Chuang

90. Hyperthyroidism Point —- Tian Zhu

91. Stroke Point —- Bai Hui

92. Mental Illness Point —- Yong Quan

93. Edema Point —- Cheng Jiang

94. Facial Asymmetry Point —- Jia Che

95. Dementia Point —- Lao Ren

96. Varicose Veins Point —- Tai Yuan

97. Chloasma Point —- Tian Rong

98. Ear Inflammation Point —- Qian Gu

99. Heat Stroke Point —- Shi Xuan, Ren Zhong

100. Myocardial Infarction Point —- Ji Quan, Shan Zhong

101. Hemiplegia Point —– Feng Shi, Zu San Li

Identifying acupuncture points is a fundamental skill every TCM practitioner must learn. However, the human body has numerous and complex acupuncture points, making it challenging to accurately locate them, especially given their distribution. Today, I will share some mnemonic techniques for identifying commonly used acupuncture points to help you find them accurately!

Lung Meridian

Kong Zui Point: 7 cun above the wrist crease on the line connecting Tai Yuan and Qu Chi.

Qu Chi Point: At the outer end of the elbow crease, flex the elbow, at the midpoint of the line connecting Chi Ze and the outer upper condyle of the humerus.

Shao Shang Point: On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

He Gu Point: Between the first and second metacarpals, at the midpoint on the radial side of the second metacarpal.

Shou San Li Point: On the line connecting Yang Xi and Qu Chi, 2 cun below the elbow crease.

Stomach Meridian

Jia Che Point: At the bulge of the masseter muscle when chewing, at the depressed area when pressed.

Xia Guan: In the depression formed by the zygomatic arch and the angle of the mandible.

Tou Wei Point: On the side of the head, 0.5 cun above the hairline at the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

Liang Men Point: In the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the navel, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Tian Shu Point: In the middle of the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the navel.

Da Ju Point: In the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the navel, 2 cun lateral.

Shui Dao Point: In the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the navel, 2 cun lateral.

Gui Lai Point: In the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the navel, 2 cun lateral.

Liang Qiu Point: On the front of the thigh, 3 cun above the lower edge of the patella, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral edge of the patella.

Zu San Li Point: 3 cun below the outer knee eye (Xiyan), 1 transverse finger from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Shang Ju Xu Point: 6 cun below the outer knee eye (Xiyan), 1 transverse finger from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Tiao Kou Point: 8 cun below the outer knee eye (Xiyan), 1 transverse finger from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Xia Ju Xu Point: 9 cun below the outer knee eye (Xiyan), 1 transverse finger from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Feng Long Point: 8 cun below the outer knee eye (Xiyan), 2 transverse fingers from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Jie Xi Point: In the center of the transverse crease of the foot.

Nei Ting Point: On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes, at the red-white flesh junction behind the toe web.

Spleen Meridian

Yin Bai Point: On the inner side of the tip of the big toe, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

San Yin Jiao: 3 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior edge of the tibia.

Lou Gu Point: On the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and Yin Ling Quan, 6 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus.

Di Ji Point: On the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and Yin Ling Quan, 3 cun below Yin Ling Quan.

Yin Ling Quan: On the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression below the posterior edge of the medial condyle of the tibia.

Xue Hai Point: On the inner side of the thigh, 2 cun above the medial condyle of the patella.

Da Heng Point: In the middle abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the navel.

Heart Meridian

Ling Dao Point: On the palmar side of the forearm, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 1.5 cun above the wrist crease.

Yin Xie Point: On the palmar side of the forearm, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 0.5 cun above the wrist crease.

Shen Men Point: At the ulnar side of the wrist crease, in the depression on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Small Intestine Meridian

Hou Xi Point: On the ulnar side of the palm, slightly clenched fist, at the distal end of the transverse crease behind the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint.

Yang Lao Point: See above for point location.

Jian Zhen Point: Below the shoulder joint, 1 cun above the posterior axillary fold when the upper arm is adducted.

Jian Wai Yu Point: 3 cun lateral to the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.

Jian Zhong Yu Point: 2 cun lateral to the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.

Qian Xue Point: Below the outer canthus of the eye, in the depression below the zygomatic arch.

Bladder Meridian

Can Zhu Point: In the depression at the medial end of the eyebrow.

Cheng Fu Point: At the midpoint of the gluteal fold.

Wei Zhong Point: In the center of the popliteal fossa.

He Yang Point: 2 cun below Wei Zhong on the line connecting Wei Zhong and Cheng Shan.

Cheng Shan Point: In the depression at the apex of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Kun Lun Point: In the depression between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Zhi Yin Point: On the outer side of the little toe, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Kidney Meridian

Tai Xi Point: In the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Zhao Hai Point: In the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.

Heng Gu Point: In the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the navel, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Qi Point: 3 cun below the navel, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Pericardium Meridian

Nei Guan Point: 2 cun above the wrist crease.

Ye Men Point: Between the 4th and 5th fingers, at the red-white flesh junction behind the toe web.

Zhong Zhu Point: On the back of the hand, behind the metacarpophalangeal joints of the 4th and 5th metacarpals.

Wai Guan Point: 2 cun above the wrist crease.

Zhi Gu Point: 3 cun above the wrist crease.

Gallbladder Meridian

Dai Mai Point: 1.8 cun below Zhang Men, level with the navel.

Yang Ling Quan: On the outer side of the lower leg, in the depression below the head of the fibula.

Xuan Zhong Point: 3 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus.

Gan Meridian: Used less frequently for conditions related to the liver, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Ren Meridian

Zhong Wan Point: 4 cun above the navel. Xia Wan Point: 2 cun above the navel.

Shui Fen Point: 1 cun above the navel. Qi Hai Point: 1.5 cun below the navel.

Guan Yuan Point: 3 cun below the navel. Zhong Ji Point: 4 cun below the navel.

Du Meridian

Yao Yang Guan: In the depression on the midline of the back, below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.

Ming Men Point: In the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

Da Zui: In the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra.

Ren Zhong Point: At the intersection of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum.

Tai Yang Point

Located in front of the auricle, on both sides of the forehead, above the extension line of the outer canthus.

Treatment for Insomnia

Ting Gong Point

Located on the face, in front of the ear, behind the condyle of the mandible, in the depression when the mouth is opened.

Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

Yin Tang Point

Located in the forehead, in the middle of the two eyebrows.

Treatment for Rhinitis

Feng Chi Point

Located at the back of the head, parallel to the earlobe, on both sides of the large muscle.

1. Prevention and Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis

2. Soothe Liver and Regulate Qi

3. Treatment for Migraine

Feng Fu Point

Located in the neck, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the hairline.

1. Cerebrovascular Diseases

2. Alzheimer’s Disease

3. Treatment for Dry Eyes

Tian Zhu Point

Located in the depression directly below the occipital bone.

Cervical Spondylosis

Shan Zhong Point

Located on the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the 4th intercostal space, at the midpoint of the line connecting the two nipples.

1. Cardiovascular Diseases

2. Fatigue from Staying Up Late

Ju Que Point

Located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 6 cun above the navel.

Angina Pectoris

Zhang Men Point

Located on the midline of the axilla, at the anterior end of the first floating rib, directly opposite the elbow when the elbow is flexed.

Relieve Greasy Food

Qi Men Point

Located in the chest, directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Protect the Liver

Qu Gu Point

Located in the lower abdomen, in the depression above the pubic symphysis.

Treatment for Frequent Urination

Heart Shu Point

Located 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.

Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease

Da Zui Point

Located in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra.

Cervical Spondylosis

Zhi Yang Point

Located in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

Acute Stomach Pain

Tian Zong Point

Located in the depression at the intersection of the upper third and lower two-thirds of the line connecting the midpoint of the scapular spine and the lower angle of the scapula.

1. Shoulder Pain

2. Breast Distension

Ba Liao Points

Located in the first, second, third, and fourth sacral foramina.

Male and Female Reproductive Disorders

Lao Gong Point

Located in the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals, at the tip of the middle and ring fingers when the fist is clenched.

Calm Heart Fire

Hou Xi Point

When slightly clenched, at the proximal end of the transverse crease on the ulnar side of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint.

Stiff Neck

Yang Lao Point

With the palm facing the chest, in the depression on the radial side of the ulnar styloid process.

Diabetes

Yu Ji Point

Located at the midpoint of the first metacarpal on the radial side, at the red-white flesh junction.

Asthma

He Gu Point

Located on the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpals, at the midpoint on the radial side of the second metacarpal.

1. Beauty and Skin Care

2. Relieve Rhinitis

Da Ling Point

Located at the midpoint of the wrist crease, between the flexor carpi radialis tendon and the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Heart Health

Nei Guan Point

Located on the palmar side of the forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease, between the flexor carpi radialis tendon and the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

1. Cardiovascular Diseases

2. Insomnia

Ji Quan Point

Located at the apex of the axilla, at the pulse of the axillary artery.

Arrhythmia

Qu Chi Point

Located at the outer end of the elbow crease, flex the elbow, at the midpoint of the line connecting Chi Ze and the outer upper condyle of the humerus.

Treatment for Eczema

Zu San Li Point

Located on the outer side of the calf, 3 cun below the outer knee eye (Xiyan), on the line connecting Yong Quan and Jie Xi.

1. Gastrointestinal Diseases

2. Knee Pain

3. Strengthen Spleen and Eliminate Dampness

San Yin Jiao Point

Located at the posterior edge of the tibia, in the depression near the bone.

Treatment for Eczema

Xing Jian Point

Located between the first and second toes, at the red-white flesh junction behind the toe web.

Emergency Blood Pressure Reduction

Nei Ting Point

Located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression at the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals.

Weight Loss

Tai Chong Point

Located on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression before the junction of the first and second metatarsals.

1. Relieve Negative Emotions

2. Nourish and Protect the Liver

Yong Quan Point

Located on the sole of the foot, in the depression at the front of the foot when curled, approximately at the intersection of the front 1/3 and back 2/3 of the line connecting the tips of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals and the heel.

1. Treat Heat

2. Nourish and Supplement the Kidneys

Shen Mai Point

Located on the outer side of the foot, 1 cm below the center of the lateral malleolus.

Morning Health Method

Tai Bai Point

Located on the inner side of the foot, below the head of the first metatarsal.

1. Relieve Fatigue and Weakness

2. Fatty Liver

Zhao Hai Point

Located on the inner side of the foot, in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.