Acupuncture points, known as jingxue (经穴), refer to the points located along the twelve meridians, as well as the Ren (任脉) and Du (督脉) meridians. They are also referred to as the fourteen meridian points or fourteen acupuncture points. In the study of acupuncture points, they are the main focus, primarily indicating the points where … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Complete Guide to Common Diseases and TCM Treatments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books 1. Acupuncture Points on the Head and Their Effects1. Tou Wei (Head’s Crown) – Treats eye pain, eye twitching, and headaches.2. Shang Guan (Upper Gate) – Treats … Read more
Identifying acupuncture points is a fundamental skill for every practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, the human body contains numerous and complex acupuncture points, making it challenging to locate them accurately. This article provides an overview of the effects and locations of commonly used acupuncture points to assist you in accurately finding them! 1. … Read more
1. Common Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: Brightens Eyes and Awakens the MindIn TCM, it is said that “Fengchi governs the head and eyes,” because Fengchi point can treat most wind-related diseases. The location of Fengchi point: located at the back of the neck, below the occipital bone, in … Read more
The human body has 12 meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels, with nearly 400 acupuncture points in total. Since there are too many points, we have selected 80 essential acupuncture points. Mastering these 80 points makes one a TCM expert. 1. Ren Zhong (Philtrum) is a life-saving point. Ren Zhong is an important first aid point. … Read more
The comprehensive diagram of human acupuncture points clearly and intuitively marks various acupuncture points on the body, including head acupuncture points, chest acupuncture points, back acupuncture points, arm and hand acupuncture points, leg acupuncture points, and foot acupuncture points, detailing the functions of each point. Diagram and Functions of Head Acupuncture Points Head Wei (Tou … Read more
The comprehensive diagram of human acupuncture points clearly and intuitively marks various acupuncture points on the human body, including diagrams for the head, chest, back, arms and hands, legs, and feet, detailing the functions of each point. Head Acupuncture Points and Their Functions Tou Wei (Head Crown) Point: Treats eye pain, eye twitching, headaches. Shang … Read more
【Question】What is the relationship between the twelve meridians and collaterals? 【Insight】The human body’s meridian system consists of meridians and collaterals, where collaterals are branches of the meridians that interconnect and form a network throughout the body. Collaterals include three categories: bie luo (branch collaterals), fu luo (floating collaterals), and sun luo (small collaterals). The bie … Read more
Eight Extraordinary Meridians are significant, treating extensive areas of the body. This article summarizes the pathways, physiological functions, and eight representative acupuncture points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians! 1 Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are powerful pathways; their treatment effects are extensive. This article summarizes the pathways, physiological functions, and eight representative acupuncture points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians! 1 Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Ren (Renmai), Du (Dumai), Chong (Chongmai), Dai (Daimai), Yin Qiao (Yin Qiaomai), Yang Qiao (Yang … Read more