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All PointFinder Acupressure Points
This is the complete list of acupressure points referenced on PointFinder.org
Apply deep, probing pressure with fingertip, knuckle or soft-pointed object, such as a pencil eraser.
Acupoint 1: LI-4
Squeeze thumb and forefinger together, forming a ridge above the thumb; the point is in the middle of that ridge, just above the end of the crease formed by thumb and forefinger; good for most problems from the waist up
TCM: Large Intestine 4
Acupoint 2: Pc-6
Two thumb widths from the largest crease on the inside wrist; the point is between the tendons in the middle of the wrist
TCM: Pericardium 6
Acupoint 3: SJ-5
Two thumb widths above the outside of the wrist, lined up with the middle finger
TCM: Triple Warmer 5
Acupoint 4: Bl60
In the depression just behind the outer anklebone
TCM: Bladder 60
Acupoint 5: SP-6
One palm width above the tip of the inner anklebone, on the back of the shinbone; often used in combination with acupoint #6
TCM: Spleen 6
Acupoint 6: St-36
One palm width below the bottom edge of the kneecap, on the outside, in a depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle; effective for most problems from the waist down, especially when used with acupoint #5
TCM: Stomach 36
Acupoint 7: LU-7
Clasp your hands together (A), touching your upper wrist with your forefinger; the point is found on a line with the thumb, in a small depression (B); remembering the position of the point, unclasp your hands and apply pressure
TCM: Lung 7
Acupoint 8: LI-11
Bend your arm, hand to shoulder, and place your finger on the end of the crease on the outside of the arm; open your arm and stimulate the point
TCM: Large Intestine 11
Acupoint 9: Bl-40
Between the two ligaments, behind the knee, on the crease formed when the leg is bent; note: if you have varicose veins, don't use this point
TCM: Bladder 40
Acupoint 10: LU-11
Just behind the thumbnail, on the side opposite the fingers
TCM: Lung 11
Acupoint 11: HE-7
On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the little finger
TCM: Heart 7
Acupoint 12: LU-9
On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the thumb
TCM: Lung 9
Acupoint 13: Ren-6 & Ren-4
One palm width below the navel; another point with similar effects can be found two thumb widths below this one
TCM: Conception Vessel 6 (upper) and 4 (lower)
Acupoint 14: LU-5
On the crease of the inside of the elbow, on the thumb side
TCM: Lung 5
Acupoint 15: Pc-9
On the middle finger, just above the nail, on the side closest to the thumb
TCM: Pericardium 9
Acupoint 16: Du-14
Between the two most prominent bones of the top of the spine
TCM: Governing Vessel 14
Acupoint 17: SJ-15
On top of the shoulder, half way between the neck and the outside of the shoulder
TCM: Triple Warmer 15
Acupoint 18: St-45
Just behind the nail of the second toe, on the side opposite the big toe
TCM: Stomach 45
Acupoint 19: Gb-20
On either side of the spine, just below the base of the skull
TCM: Gall Bladder 20
Acupoint 20: Liv-1
On the big toe, the side closest to the second toe, just behind and slightly to the side of the nail
TCM: Liver 1
Acupoint 21: Kd-1
In the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball
TCM: Kidney 1
Acupoint 22: St-44
Just above the place where the second and third toes separate
TCM: Stomach 44
Acupoint 23: Bl-2
Below the brow ridge at the corner of the eye nearest the bridge of the nose, just below a notch in the skull
TCM: Bladder 2
Acupoint 24: M-HN-4
Just below or inside the eyebrow, near the middle; feel for a notch in the eyebrow ridge; point should be just slightly above this
TCM: Extra, Head-neck 4
Acupoint 25: Bl-21
On the back, on a line with the elbows, about two thumb widths on either side of the spine
TCM: Bladder 21
Acupoint 26: (nostril)
Pinch the nostril, on the side opposite the septum; good for severe headache
TCM: Not available
Acupoint 27: (shoulder)
Slightly to the back of the muscle which goes from neck to shoulder, a little closer to the arm than to the neck
TCM: Not available
Acupoint 28: Bl-65
On the outside of the foot, slightly to the rear of the last knucklebone of the smallest toe
TCM: Bladder 65
Acupoint 29: SJ-17
On the back of the jawbone, just below the ear
TCM: Triple Warmer 17
Acupoint 30: Liv-3
Two thumb widths above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot
TCM: Liver 3
Acupoint 31: Liv-2
Just above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot
TCM: Liver 2
Acupoint 32: LI-20
On the cheek, next to the outside of the nostril
TCM: Large Intestine 20
Acupoint 33: Kd-3
Behind the inner anklebone, on a line between the crown and the tip of the heel; often used in combination with acupoint # 36
TCM: Kidney 3
Acupoint 34: SJ-14
On the tip of the shoulder; pick up your arm and look for the a dimple toward the back of the shoulder.; put your finger in the dimple, lower your arm and begin stimulation
TCM: Triple Warmer 14
Acupoint 35: Ren-14
On the center of the chest, just below the bottom of the sternum (breast bone)
TCM: Conception Vessel 14
Acupoint 36: Gb-35
Two palm widths plus one thumb width above the outer ankle bone, just behind an imaginary vertical line from the tip of the ankle bone; often used in combination with acupoint #33
TCM: Gallbladder 35
Acupoint 37: LI-1
On the index finger, just above the nail, on the side closest to the thumb
TCM: Large Intestine 1
Acupoint 38: Gb-20
Two thumb widths on either side of the spine, where the base of the skull meets the neck
TCM: Gallbladder 20
If you have not found relief, try the same points on the opposite side of the body, or go back and try a related or similar symptom or body area. If you have not used acupressure before, please see the Instructions, then click the "Body Area" or "A-Z" tab and repeat.
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