Over 60 conditions – detailed acupressure protocols
Firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure. To relax an area or relieve pain, apply pressure gradually and hold without any movement for several minutes at a time. You can use prolonged finger pressure directly on the point; gradual, steady, penetrating pressure for approximately three minutes is ideal. Each point will feel somewhat different when you press it; some points feel tense, while others are often sore or ache when pressed. How much pressure to apply to any point depends on how fit you are. A general guideline to follow is that the pressure should be firm enough so that it hurts a little. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful. Usually, however, if you firmly hold the point long enough (up to 2 minutes using the middle finger with your index and ring fingers on either side as support), the pain will diminish. Note that sometimes when you hold a point, you'll feel pain in another part of your body. This phenomenon is called referred pain and indicates that those areas are related.
It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help clear away toxic substances in our body.
Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.
⬆ Back to topPoints (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below the base of the skull on
the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from either side of the spine.
Benefits: Relieves stress
related to skin disorders such as acne. Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in the
head, eyestrain, stiff necks, and sore throats.
Points (78) & (80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: Do not press on disintegrating
discs or fractured bones. If you have a weak back, light touching instead of pressure can be
healing.
Location: In the lower back (between second and third lumbar vertebrae) two to four finger
widths away from the spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves acne, eczema, and bruises on the body.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Directly between your eyebrows in the
indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the center of the forehead.
Benefits: Stimulates the
pituitary gland to enhance skin condition throughout the body.
Points (3) – Four Whites
Location: One finger width below the lower ridge of the eye
socket in line with the center of the iris in an indentation of the cheek.
Benefits: Remedies acne
and facial blemishes.
Points (6A) – Facial Beauty
Location: At the bottom of the cheekbone, directly below
the pupil.
Benefits: Relieves acne, facial blemishes, poor complexion, and sagging cheeks; improves
facial circulation.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap toward
the outside of the shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens and tones muscles and improves skin condition
throughout the body.
Points (23) – Heavenly Appearance
Location: In the indentation directly below the ear
lobe and behind the jawbone.
Benefits: Balances the thyroid gland to increase skin luster; relieves
hives.
Points (20) – Wind Screen
Location: In the indentation directly behind the ear
lobe.
Benefits: Balances the thyroid gland to increase skin luster; relieves hives.
Points (55) – Elegant Mansion
Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to
the breastbone.
Benefits: Relieves allergies associated with chest congestion, breathing
difficulties, asthma, coughing, and sore throats.
Points (71) – Crooked Pond
Location: On the top, outer end of the elbow
crease.
Benefits: Relieves allergies, particularly inflamed skin disorders (hives, rashes), itching,
and fevers.
Points (63) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths directly below the belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves allergies that accompany constipation, gas, fatigue, general weakness, and
insomnia.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap on the
outside of the leg.
Benefits: Strengthens the whole body to prevent as well as relieve allergies.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: On the top of the foot in the valley between
the big toe and the second toe.
Benefits: Relieves all kinds of allergic reactions, especially
bloodshot eyes and neuromuscular disorders.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below the base of the skull, on
the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from either side of the spine.
Benefits: Relieves allergic
reactions such as exhaustion, headache, and swollen eyes.
Points (49) – Outer Gate
Location: On the top of the forearm between the two arm
bones, two and one-half finger widths above the wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves allergic reactions
by strengthening the immune system.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for
pregnant women unless in labor (can cause premature contractions).
Location: In the
webbing between thumb and index finger, highest spot of the muscle when thumb and finger are brought
close together.
Benefits: Relieves all kinds of allergies, headaches, hay fever, sneezing, and
itching.
Points: (75, 77, 79, 78) (51) (106, 107)
Consult your physician for serious heart conditions. Acupressure can be supportive for symptom relief.
⬆ Back to topPoints (116) – Illuminated Sea
Location: One thumb width below the inside of the
anklebone.
Benefits: Relieves swollen ankles, heel and ankle pain.
Points (115) – Bigger Stream
Caution: Forbidden to be strongly
stimulated after the third month of pregnancy.
Location: In the hollow midway between the
inside anklebone and the Achilles tendon.
Benefits: Relieves swollen feet and ankle pain, strengthens
the ankle joint.
Points (30) – High Mountains
Location: In the hollow between the outer anklebone and
the Achilles tendon.
Benefits: Relieves swollen feet, ankle pains, thigh pain, rheumatism in foot
joints, lower back pain.
Points (124) – Calm Sleep
Location: In the first indentation directly below the outer
anklebone, one-third the distance from the outer anklebone to the bottom of the heel.
Benefits:
Relieves heel pain, ankle pain, insomnia, and general foot pains.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One finger width below the base of the skull
on the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from the spine.
Benefits: Relieves stress, over exhaustion,
insomnia, heaviness in the head, eyestrain, stiff necks, swollen eyes, sore throats.
Points (42) – Heavenly Rejuvenation
Location: On the shoulders, midway between the
base of the neck and the outside of the shoulders, one-half inch below the top of the
shoulders.
Benefits: Relieves nervous tension and stiff necks; increases resistance to colds and flu;
good for lungs.
Points (72) – Crooked Marsh
Location: On the inside of the arm at the lower end of
the elbow crease when the arm is bent.
Benefits: Relieves nervous stomach, anxiety, arm pain, elbow
pain, chest discomfort.
Points (43) – Inner Gate
Location: In the middle of the inner side of the forearm two
and one-half finger widths from the wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves nausea, anxiety, palpitations,
wrist pain.
Points (44) – Spirit Gate
Location: On the little finger side of the forearm at the
crease of the wrist.
Benefits: Relieves emotional imbalances, fear, nervousness, anxiety,
forgetfulness.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Directly between the eyebrows, in the
indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead.
Benefits: Calms the body to relieve
nervousness.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: On the center of the breastbone, three
thumb widths up from the base of the bone.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, anxiety, chest tension,
anguish, depression, hysteria, other emotional imbalances.
Points (71) – Crooked Pond
Location: On the upper edge of the elbow
crease.
Benefits: Relieves arthritic pain, especially in elbow and shoulder.
Points (49) – Outer Gate
Location: Two and one-half finger widths above the wrist
crease on the outer forearm midway between the two bones.
Benefits: Relieves rheumatism, tendonitis,
wrist pain, shoulder pain.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for
pregnant women until labor.
Location: In the webbing between thumb and index finger at
highest spot when fingers brought together.
Benefits: Relieves pain and inflammation in hand, wrist,
elbow, shoulder, neck.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one
finger width to the outside of the leg.
Benefits: Strengthens the body, benefits joints, relieves
fatigue from dealing with arthritic pain.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below the base of the skull, in the
hollow between the two large vertical neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, headaches,
insomnia, stiff neck, neck pain, fatigue, irritability.
Points (57)
Location: On the outer part of the chest, three finger widths below the
collarbone.
Benefits: Relieves asthma, breathing difficulties, chest tension and congestion,
coughing, tension due to emotional distress.
Points (55)
Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the
breastbone.
Benefits: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety.
Points (41)
Location: One finger width below the upper tip of the shoulder blade,
between spine and scapula.
Benefits: Relieves asthma, coughing, sneezing, severe muscle spasms in
shoulders and neck.
Points (46)
Location: On the palm side of the hand in the center of the pad at the
base of the thumb.
Benefits: Relieves shallow breathing, coughing, swollen throat.
Points (45)
Location: In the groove at the wrist fold below the base of the
thumb.
Benefits: Relieves lung problems, coughing, asthma.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths directly below the belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves lower-back weakness, tones weak abdominal muscles, prevents lower-back
problems.
Points (78) & (80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: If weak back,
use light stationary touch instead of deep pressure.
Location: In lower back (between
second and third lumbar vertebrae) two to four finger widths from spine at waist level.
Benefits:
Relieves lower-back aches, sciatica, fatigue.
Points (100) – Womb and Vitals
Location: One to two finger widths outside the sacrum,
midway between top of hipbone and base of buttock.
Benefits: Relieves lower-back aches, sciatica,
pelvic tension, hip pain.
Points (129) – Commanding Middle
Location: In the center of the back of the knee
crease.
Benefits: Relieves back pain, sciatica, knee pain, back stiffness, arthritis in
knees/back/hips.
Points: (77, 78), (48)
Stimulating these points helps digestive function and oral health.
⬆ Back to topPoints (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Directly between eyebrows.
Benefits: Aids
CFS complaints – irritability, confusion, headaches.
Points (57) – Letting Go
Location: On outer part of chest, four finger widths up from
armpit crease and one finger width inward.
Benefits: Relieves difficult breathing, fatigue,
confusion, chest tension, emotional repression, coughing, asthma.
Points (63) – Sea of Energy
Location: Three finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves general weakness, extreme fatigue, dizziness, confusion.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves fatigue, dizziness, general weakness, strengthens
muscles.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: On top of foot, valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves fainting, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, headaches, nausea,
irritability.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollow between
neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves headaches, arthritis, insomnia, dizziness, stiff neck, injuries,
hypertension, eyestrain.
Points (42) – Shoulder Well
Caution: Pregnant women press
lightly.
Location: Highest point of shoulder muscle, one to two inches from side of lower
neck.
Benefits: Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, shoulder tension, poor circulation, cold hands/feet,
nervous problems, headaches.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Location: Lower back two and four finger widths
from spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves muscle weakness, extreme fatigue, irritability,
dizziness, confusion.
Points (49) – Outer Gate
Location: Two and one-half finger widths above outer wrist
crease, between forearm bones.
Benefits: Relieves rheumatism, wrist pain, shoulder pain, increases
cold/flu resistance.
Points (43) – Inner Gate
Location: Two and one-half finger widths up from center of
inner wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves indigestion, nausea, insomnia, nervousness, palpitations,
wrist pain.
Points: (75, 77, 78, 79), (60, 65, 68), (133), (48)
These points improve circulation and warm extremities.
⬆ Back to topPoints (1)
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Relieves head congestion, stuffy
nose, headaches.
Points (55)
Location: Hollow below collarbone next to breastbone.
Benefits:
Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, coughing, sore throats.
Points (47)
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant
women.
Location: Highest spot of muscle on back of hand when thumb and index finger close
together.
Benefits: Boosts immunity against colds.
Points (2)
Location: Indentations of eye sockets on either side of nose
bridge.
Benefits: Relieves colds, sinus congestion, frontal headaches, tired eyes.
Points (6A)
Location: On either cheek, just outside each nostril.
Benefits:
Relieves nasal congestion, sinus pain, facial paralysis, facial swelling.
Points (6)
Location: Bottom of cheekbone, directly below pupil.
Benefits: Relieves
stuffy nose, head congestion, burning eyes, eye fatigue.
Points (27)
Location: Center of back of head, large hollow under base of
skull.
Benefits: Relieves head congestion, red eyes, mental stress, headaches, stiff neck.
Points (30)
Location: Below base of skull in hollows on both sides.
Benefits:
Relieves headaches, head congestion, arthritis, neck pain, irritability.
Points (76)
Location: Near spine, off tips of shoulder blades.
Benefits:
Stimulates body's natural resistance to cold and flu; wind and cold enter pores here.
Points (71) – Crooked Pond
Location: Outer end of elbow crease.
Benefits: Relieves
fever, constipation, indigestion; powerful trigger point for colon.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for
pregnant women.
Location: Highest spot of muscle on back of hand when thumb and index
finger brought together.
Benefits: Relieves constipation, headaches, toothaches, shoulder pain,
arthritis, labor pain.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens whole body, aids digestion, relieves stomach and
intestinal disorders.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Three finger widths directly below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves abdominal muscle pain, constipation, colitis, gas.
Points (54) – Heaven Rushing Out
Location: Base of throat in large hollow directly
below Adam's apple.
Benefits: Relieves dry cough, bronchitis, sore throat, chest congestion,
heartburn.
Points (55) – Elegant Mansion
Location: Hollow below collarbone next to
breastbone.
Benefits: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves sore throat, stress, burnout, overexertion, heaviness in head.
Points (75) – Ding Chuan
Location: To side and above protruding vertebra at top of
spine when head tilted downward.
Benefits: Relieves throat problems, coughing, shoulder and neck
pain, thyroid imbalances.
Points (76) – Vital Diaphragm
Location: Between shoulder blade and spine at level of
heart.
Benefits: Relieves coughing, breathing difficulties, respiratory problems; balances emotions.
Points (130) – Supporting Mountain
Location: Center of base of calf muscle, midway
between knee crease and heel.
Benefits: Relieves leg cramps (especially calf), knee pain, lumbago,
feet swelling.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves foot cramps, headaches, tired eyes, hangovers, allergies, arthritis.
Points (8) – Middle of a Person
Location: Two-thirds up from upper lip to
nose.
Benefits: First-aid revival point for cramps, fainting, dizziness.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows between
neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves depression, headaches, dizziness, stiff necks, irritability.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves emotional distress, burnout, exhaustion, depression, heaviness in head.
Points (76) – Vital Diaphragm
Location: Between shoulder blades and spine at heart
level.
Benefits: Calms emotions, relieves anxiety, grief, emotional imbalances.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: Avoid on broken bones. Location: Lower
back two to four finger widths from spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves depression, fatigue,
exhaustion, trauma, fear.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Relieves
depression, glandular and emotional imbalances.
Points (55) – Elegant Mansion
Location: Indentation between first rib and lower
border of collarbone, outside upper breastbone.
Benefits: Relieves anxiety, depression, chest
congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, sore throats, premenstrual tension.
Points (57) – Letting Go
Location: On outer part of upper chest, four finger widths
up from armpit crease, one finger width inward.
Benefits: Relieves depression, grief, repressed
emotions, shallow breathing, chest tension, coughing, asthma, skin disorders.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, chest congestion, grief, depression, hysteria, emotional
imbalances.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens body, tones muscles, balances emotions, relieves
fatigue, counteracts depression.
Points (13) – Anterior Summit
Location: One inch in front of points (L).
Benefits:
Relieves depression, headaches, vertigo, improves memory.
Points (14) – One Hundred Meeting Point
Location: Top center of head.
Benefits:
Relieves depression, headaches, vertigo, improves memory.
Points (15) – Posterior Summit
Location: One inch behind points (L).
Benefits:
Relieves depression, headaches, vertigo, improves memory.
Points (64) – Abdominal Sorrow
Location: Below edge of rib cage one-half inch in from
nipple line.
Benefits: Relieves diarrhea, ulcer pain, indigestion, appetite imbalances, abdominal
cramps.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas; strengthens abdominal muscles.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens body, aids digestion, relieves stomach
disorders.
Points (131A) – Travel Between
Location: Juncture of big and second
toes.
Benefits: Relieves diarrhea, stomachaches, headaches, nausea.
Points (118) – Grandfather Grandson
Location: On arch of foot, one thumb width back
of ball of foot.
Benefits: Relieves indigestion, diarrhea, stomachaches, nausea.
Points (17) – Ear Gate
Location: One-half inch above point (B).
Benefits: Relieves
earaches, hearing problems, pressure inside ear, TMJ, toothaches, headaches.
Points (18) – Listening Place
Location: Directly in front of ear opening in
depression that deepens when mouth opens.
Benefits: Relieves earaches, hearing problems, pressure
inside ear, TMJ, toothaches, headaches.
Points (19) – Reunion of Hearing
Location: One-half inch below point
(B).
Benefits: Relieves earaches, hearing problems, pressure inside ear, TMJ, toothaches, headaches.
Points (20) – Wind Screen
Location: Indentation behind earlobe.
Benefits: Relieves
ear pain, facial spasms, jaw pain, itchy ears, swollen throat, mumps, toothaches.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Helps endocrine
system, relieves hay fever, headaches, eyestrain.
Points (2) – Drilling Bamboo
Location: Indentations outside bridge of nose on inner
edge of eyebrows.
Benefits: Relieves red and painful eyes, headaches, foggy vision, hay fever.
Points (3) – Four Whites
Location: One-half inch below center of lower eye
ridge.
Benefits: Relieves burning or aching eyes, sinus pain, headaches, dry eyes.
Points (7) – Facial Beauty
Location: Bottom of cheekbone directly in line with
pupil.
Benefits: Relieves eye fatigue and pressure, stuffy nose, head congestion.
Points (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Top of spinal column in large hollow under base
of skull.
Benefits: Aids eyes, ears, nose, throat; relieves mental problems, headaches.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, heaviness in head, eyestrain, swollen eyes.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in webbing between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves headaches, tired eyes, hangovers.
Points (8) – Middle of a Person
Location: Two-thirds up from upper lip to
nose.
Benefits: First-aid revival point for cramps, fainting, dizziness, epilepsy, spinal pain,
extreme emotional agitation.
Points (133) – Bubbling Springs
Location: On sole of foot in center between two
pads.
Benefits: First-aid point for fainting, shock, convulsions.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: Avoid on broken bones. Location: Lower
back two and four finger widths from spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves fainting, dizziness,
fatigue, extreme weakness, instability.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens body, tones muscles, grounds when weak, tired,
dizzy, faint.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves fainting, dizziness, exhaustion, headaches, minor nervous disorders,
hangovers.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollow between
neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves irritability, headaches, dizziness, arthritis, neck pain, injuries,
trauma, shock, hypertension.
Points (42) – Shoulder Well
Caution: Pregnant women press lightly. Location: Highest
point of shoulder muscle midway between outer tip of shoulder and spine.
Benefits: Relieves
frustration, irritability, fatigue, shoulder tension, nervousness.
Points (100) – Womb and Vitals
Location: Two finger widths outside widest portion of
sacrum at level of hipbone.
Benefits: Relieves frustration, irritation, pelvic tension, sciatica,
lower-back aches, hip pain.
Points (101) – Jumping Circle
Location: Center of each buttock, behind most prominent
part of upper thigh bone.
Benefits: Relieves frustration, irritation, hip pain, sciatica, lower back
pain, rheumatism.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Good for
spiritual and emotional imbalances, relieves hay fever, headaches, indigestion, ulcer pain, eyestrain.
Points (57) – Letting Go
Location: On outer part of upper chest, four finger widths
up from armpit crease, one finger width inward.
Benefits: Relieves breathing difficulties, chest
tension and congestion, emotional tensions, coughing, asthma, skin disorders.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, anxiety, frustration, irritability, chest congestion,
insomnia, depression.
Points (63) – Center of Power
Caution: Do not hold deeply if seriously ill; best on
empty stomach, max 2 minutes.
Location: Midline of body, midway between base of breastbone and belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves frustration, stomach pains, abdominal spasms, indigestion, emotional
stress, headaches.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Relieves
headaches, indigestion, low morale.
Points (2) – Drilling Bamboo
Location: Indentations on either side of nose
bridge.
Benefits: Relieves hangovers, red and painful eyes, headaches, foggy vision, sinus pain, hay
fever, head congestion.
Points (7) – Facial Beauty
Location: Bottom of cheekbone directly below
pupil.
Benefits: Relieves head congestion, burning eyes, bloodshot or swollen eyes.
Points (64) – Abdominal Sorrow
Location: Lower edge of rib cage one-half inch in from
nipple line.
Benefits: Relieves hangovers, nausea, ulcer pain, indigestion, appetite imbalances,
abdominal cramps, hiccups.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves headaches, tired eyes, hangovers, allergies, arthritis.
Points (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Center of back of head in large hollow under
base of skull.
Benefits: Relieves hangovers, headaches, vertigo, stiff necks, head congestion, mental
stress.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows between
neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves eye pain, throbbing headaches, dizziness, stiff neck, coordination
problems, irritability.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in head, eyestrain,
stiff necks, sore throats.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women until labor.
Location: Webbing between thumb and index finger at highest spot of muscle.
Benefits: Relieves
general pain, especially frontal headaches due to hangovers, shoulder pain, labor pain.
Points: (52, 47, 48) (56, 63, 66) (26, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79)
These points stimulate scalp circulation and endocrine balance to help reduce hair loss.
⬆ Back to topPoints (2) – Drilling Bamboo
Location: Indentation of inner eye socket where bridge
of nose meets eyebrow ridge.
Benefits: Relieves sinus pain, headaches, blurry vision, red and watery
eyes, hay fever, eyestrain.
Points (6) – Welcoming Perfume
Location: Just to side of nostril.
Benefits:
Relieves sinus pain, nasal congestion, facial paralysis, facial swelling.
Points (7) – Facial Beauty
Location: Bottom of cheekbone directly below
pupil.
Benefits: Relieves stuffy nose, head congestion, burning eyes, toothaches, eye fatigue.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves head congestion, hay fever, stress, burnout, stiff necks, swollen eyes,
sore throats.
Points (14) – One Hundred Meeting
Location: Crown of head between cranial
bones.
Benefits: Relieves sinus congestion, poor concentration and memory, headaches.
Points (16) – Penetrate Heaven
Location: On top of skull, line upward from back of
ears, one thumb width from center.
Benefits: Relieves headaches, stuffy nose, sinus and head
congestion, weak sense of smell.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women. Location:
Webbing between thumb and index finger at highest spot of muscle.
Benefits: Relieves headaches, sinus
pain, hay fever, head congestion.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Relieves hay
fever, sinus congestion, headaches, eyestrain.
Points (8) – Middle of a Person
Location: Two-thirds up from upper lip to
nose.
Benefits: Relieves hay fever, sneezing, fainting, dizziness.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Balances
pituitary gland, relieves hay fever, headaches, indigestion, ulcer pain, eyestrain.
Points (2) – Drilling Bamboo
Location: Indentations on either side of nose
bridge.
Benefits: Relieves eye pain, headaches, hay fever, eye fatigue, sinus pain.
Points (7) – Facial Beauty
Location: Bottom of cheekbone below pupil.
Benefits:
Relieves eye fatigue and pressure, nasal and head congestion, eyestrain, toothaches.
Points (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Center of back of head in large hollow under
base of skull.
Benefits: Relieves pain in eyes, ears, nose, throat; mental problems, headaches,
vertigo, stiff necks.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollow between
vertical neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, headaches (including migraines), dizziness,
stiff neck, neck pain, neuromotor coordination, eyestrain, irritability.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in head, eyestrain,
stiff necks, sore throats.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women. Location:
Webbing between thumb and index finger.
Benefits: Relieves frontal headaches, toothaches, shoulder
pain, labor pain.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves foot cramps, headaches, eye fatigue, hangovers, allergies, arthritis.
Points (121) – Above Tears
Location: Top of foot, one inch above webbing of fourth
and fifth toes in groove between bones.
Benefits: Relieves hip pain, shoulder tension, arthritic
pains that move, headaches, side aches, water retention, sciatica.
Points (63) – Center of Power
Caution: Do not hold deeply if seriously ill; best on
empty stomach, max 2 minutes. Location: Midline halfway between base of breastbone and belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves stomach pains, abdominal spasms, indigestion, heartburn, constipation,
emotional stress that causes digestive problems.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below navel.
Benefits:
Relieves abdominal pain, lower back pain, constipation, gas, digestive problems.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves stomachaches, poor digestion, stomach disorders,
fatigue.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: Avoid on broken bones. Location: Lower
back two and four finger widths from spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves indigestion, abdominal
pain, stomachaches.
Points (118) – Grandfather Grandson
Location: On arch, one thumb width from ball of
foot toward heel.
Benefits: Relieves abdominal cramps, stomachaches, indigestion, diarrhea; balances
anxiety or hypochondria.
Points (43) – Inner Gate
Location: Middle of inner wrist, two-and-one-half finger
widths below wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves stomachaches, indigestion, nausea, anxiety.
Points (54) – Heaven Rushing Out
Location: Base of throat in center of
collarbones.
Benefits: Relieves hiccups, bronchitis, throat spasms, sore throats, chest congestion,
heartburn.
Points (55) – Elegant Mansion
Location: Hollow below collarbone next to
breastbone.
Benefits: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, hiccups,
anxiety.
Points (57) – Letting Go
Location: Outer part of chest, two inches above armpit
crease and one inch inward.
Benefits: Relieves hiccups, breathing difficulties, coughing.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, anxiety, panic attacks, hiccups.
Points (64) – Abdominal Sorrow
Location: Lower edge of rib cage at junction of ninth
rib cartilage to eighth rib, one-half inch in from nipple line.
Benefits: Relieves hiccups,
indigestion, appetite imbalances, abdominal cramps, ulcer pain.
Points (20) – Wind Screen
Location: Indentation behind ear lobe.
Benefits:
Relieves hiccups, ear pain, facial paralysis, facial spasms, jaw pain, damp/itchy ears, swollen throats,
mumps, toothaches. Holding both sides and taking slow deep breaths is one of fastest ways to relieve
hiccups.
Points: (47), (30, 42, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) (54, 70), (133)
Regular stimulation of these points helps regulate blood pressure. Consult your physician.
⬆ Back to topPoints (133) – Bubbling Springs
Location: Base of ball of foot between the two
pads.
Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, fainting, convulsions.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Helps endocrine
system, especially pituitary, relieves hot flashes, hay fever, headaches.
Points (55) – Elegant Mansion
Location: Hollow below collarbone next to
breastbone.
Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma,
coughing, anxiety, depression.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, depression, emotional
distress.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women. Location:
Webbing between thumb and index finger at highest spot.
Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, trigger point
for arthritis in hand, headaches, toothaches.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows two to
three inches apart.
Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, headaches, dizziness, stiff neck, neck pain,
injuries, trauma, shock, hypertension, irritability.
Points (14) – One Hundred Meeting
Location: Crown of head in indentation between
cranial bones.
Benefits: Improves mental concentration and memory; relieves headaches, hot flashes,
heatstroke.
Points (75) – Bearing Support
Location: Near spine, off tips of shoulder
blades.
Benefits: Strengthens immune system, especially resistance to colds and flu.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: Avoid on broken bones. Location: Lower
back between second and third lumbar vertebrae, two to four finger widths from spine.
Benefits:
Fortifies immune system, relieves lower-back aches and fatigue.
Points (55) – Elegant Mansion
Location: Depression directly below protrusions of
collarbone.
Benefits: Strengthens immune system, relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties,
asthma, coughing, anxiety, depression.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves anxiety, anguish, depression; boosts immune system, regulates thymus
gland.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Strengthens immune system and internal organs, relieves abdominal muscle pain,
constipation, gas, general weakness.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens whole body, especially immune system; tones
muscles, aids digestion, relieves fatigue.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Boosts immune system, relieves fainting, eye fatigue, headaches, hangovers.
Points (71) – Crooked Pond
Location: Upper edge of elbow crease.
Benefits:
Relieves immune system weaknesses, fever, constipation, elbow pain.
Points (49) – Outer Gate
Location: Two and one-half finger widths above center of
wrist crease on outside of forearm.
Benefits: Relieves rheumatism, tendonitis, wrist pain, increases
cold resistance.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women. Location:
Webbing between thumb and index finger.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, constipation, headaches,
toothaches, shoulder pain, labor pain.
Points (115) – Bigger Stream
Caution: Avoid strong stimulation after third month of
pregnancy. Location: Midway between inside anklebone and Achilles tendon.
Benefits: Strengthens
immune system, relieves fatigue, swollen feet, ankle pain.
Chronic muscular tension in pelvic region can contribute to impotency, lack of sexual drive, weak erection, premature ejaculation, vaginal infections, menstrual cramps. The following points strengthen male and female reproductive systems.
Points (101) – Sacral Points
Location: On sacrum (base of spine directly above
tailbone).
Benefits: Relieve impotency, sexual-reproductive problems, lumbago, sacral pain,
lower-back pain.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Location: Lower back between second and third
lumbar vertebrae, two to four finger widths from spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves lower-back
aches, fatigue, sexual-reproductive problems, impotency, premature ejaculation.
Points (133) – Bubbling Springs
Location: Center of sole at base of ball of
foot.
Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, impotency.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Three finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves reproductive problems, irregular vaginal discharge, irregular periods,
impotency; strengthens reproductive system.
Points (70) – Gate Origin
Location: Four finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves impotency, reproductive problems, irregular vaginal discharge, irregular
periods, urinary incontinence.
Points (68) – Mansion Cottage
Location: In pelvic area in middle of crease where leg
joins trunk.
Benefits: Particularly good for relieving impotency, menstrual cramps, abdominal
discomfort.
Points (69) – Rushing Door
Location: Same as above.
Benefits: Same benefits.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens whole body, aids sexual reproductive systems.
Takes months of daily practice to relieve impotency.
Points (115) – Bigger Stream
Caution: Avoid strong stimulation after third month of
pregnancy. Location: Midway between inside anklebone and Achilles tendon.
Benefits: Relieves sexual
tensions, semen leakage, menstrual irregularity, swollen feet, ankle pain, fatigue.
Chinese have used acupressure as beauty treatment for thousands of years. Use potent points to improve skin condition, tone and relax facial muscles, lessen appearance of wrinkles.
Points: (75, 76, 78, 79), (63)
Drink plenty of warm water after massage to help clear toxic substances.
⬆ Back to topBy massaging these points, the corresponding body area receives specific therapeutic treatment.
Points: (13, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22) (26, 29, 28, 42) (47, 115, 120, 102)
⬆ Back to topPoints (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Center of back of head in large hollow under
base of skull.
Benefits: Relieves insomnia, mental stress.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollow between
vertical neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, headaches, neck pain that causes insomnia.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves insomnia, stress, burnout, exhaustion.
Points (76) – Vital Diaphragm
Location: Between shoulder blades and spine at heart
level.
Benefits: Relieves insomnia, calms high emotions like anxiety that inhibit sleep.
Points (43) – Inner Gate
Location: Middle of inner forearm, two and one-half finger
widths from wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves insomnia, anxiety, palpitations, nausea, indigestion.
Points (44) – Spirit Gate
Location: Inside of wrist crease in line with little
finger.
Benefits: Relieves anxiety, cold sweats, insomnia due to overexcitement.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Relaxes central
nervous system for anxiety and insomnia.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, chest congestion, anxiety that causes insomnia.
Points (124) – Calm Sleep
Location: First indentation directly below outer
anklebone.
Benefits: Relieves insomnia and back pain that makes sleep difficult.
Points (116) – Joyful Sleep
Location: Directly below inside of anklebone in slight
indentation.
Benefits: Relieves insomnia, heel and ankle pain, hypertension, anxiety.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows two to
three inches apart.
Benefits: Relieves jaw pain, headaches, stiff necks, neck pain.
Points (17) – Ear Gate
Location: One-half inch above Wind Screen (20).
Benefits:
Relieves jaw pain, earaches, pressure inside ear, TMJ problems, toothaches, headaches.
Points (18) – Listening Place
Location: Directly in front of ear hole in depression
that enlarges when mouth opens.
Benefits: Same as above.
Points (20) – Wind Screen
Location: Indentation underneath earlobe.
Benefits:
Relieves ear pain, facial paralysis, facial spasms, jaw pain, damp/itchy ears, throat swelling, mumps,
toothaches.
Points (19) – Reunion of Hearing
Location: One-half inch below Wind Screen
(20).
Benefits: Same as ear gate.
Points (25) – Jaw Chariot
Location: Between upper and lower jaw, on muscle that
bulges when back teeth clenched.
Benefits: Relieves jaw pain and spasms, TMJ problems, lockjaw,
dental neuralgia, toothaches.
Points (102) – Calf's Nose
Location: Just below kneecap in outer
indentation.
Benefits: Relieves knee pain, knee stiffness, rheumatism of feet, edema.
Points (103) – Sunny Side of the Mountain
Location: On outside of lower leg, below
and in front of head of shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves excessive knee pain, muscular tension, aches,
muscle strains.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens body, tones muscles, relieves knee pain.
Points (127) – Commanding Activity
Location: On outside of knee where crease ends
when knee bent.
Benefits: Relieves knee pain and stiffness.
Points (111) – Nourishing Valley
Location: On inner edge of knee crease in hollow
between two tendons.
Benefits: Knee pain, genital disorders, abdominal pain.
Points (110) – Crooked Spring
Location: On inside of knee where crease ends when knee
bent.
Benefits: Relieves knee pain, fibroids, swelling in knee.
Points (113) – Shady Side of the Mountain
Location: On inside of leg, just below
bulge down from inside of knee under head of shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves knee problems, swelling,
leg tensions, varicose veins, edema, water retention, cramps.
Points (129) – Commanding Middle
Location: Center of back of knee in crease of knee
joint.
Benefits: Relieves knee pain, stiffness, arthritis, back pain, sciatica.
Points (42) – Shoulder Well
Caution: Do not apply harsh or sudden pressure; gradually
apply pressure on pregnant women. Location: Top of shoulder on muscle, one to two inches out from side
of lower neck.
Benefits: Assists childbirth, relieves pain, nervousness, irritability, fatigue,
shoulder tension, poor circulation, cold hands/feet.
Points (101) – Sacral Points
Location: On sacrum (base of spine above
tailbone).
Benefits: Help relieve menstrual cramps and lower-back pain. Lying on back with hands
under base of spine helps relax uterus.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Location: Webbing between thumb and index finger at
highest spot.
Benefits: Relieves labor pain, constipation, headaches, toothaches, shoulder pain,
arthritis.
Points (122) – Reaching Inside
Location: On outside of little toe at base of
toenail.
Benefits: Used for difficult labor, mal-position of fetus, nasal obstruction, itchy skin.
Points (115) – Bigger Stream
Caution: Do not stimulate strongly after third month of
pregnancy. Location: Midway between inner anklebone and Achilles tendon.
Benefits: Relieves labor
pain, swollen feet, fatigue, ankle pain, back pain.
Points (14) – One Hundred Meeting Point
Location: Crown of head between cranial
bones. Feel for slight hollow toward back of top of head.
Benefits: Good for mental concentration,
improving memory; relieves headaches.
Points (11) – Sun Point
Location: Depression of temples, one-half inch outside
eyebrows.
Benefits: Improves memory and concentration; relieves mental stress, headaches, dizziness.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows on both
sides.
Benefits: Remedies headaches, poor memory; relieves arthritic pain that inhibits
concentration.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves stress, burnout, overexertion, heaviness in head, unclear thinking;
relaxes neck for greater brain circulation.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Improves
concentration and memory; clears mind, uplifts spirit.
Points (8) – Middle of a Person
Location: Two-thirds up from upper lip to
nose.
Benefits: Improves memory and concentration; relieves cramps, fainting, dizziness.
Effectiveness increases with firm daily pressure over weeks.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Aids concentration; relieves nervousness, chest congestion, insomnia,
depression, anxiety, emotional imbalances that inhibit clear thinking.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens mind and body, aids mental clarity.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves poor memory, headaches, fatigue, poor concentration.
Points (68) – Mansion Cottage
Location: Pelvic area in middle of crease where leg
joins trunk.
Benefits: Very important for releasing menstrual discomforts, cramps, abdominal
discomfort.
Points (69) – Rushing Door
Location: Same as above.
Benefits: Same.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves PMS, menstrual cramps, reproductive problems, irregular discharge,
irregular periods, constipation that increases menstrual pain.
Points (70) – Gate Origin
Location: Four finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves menstrual cramps, reproductive problems, irregular discharge, irregular
periods, incontinence.
Points (101) – Sacral Points
Location: On sacrum at base of spine.
Benefits: Help
relieve menstrual cramps and lower-back pain. Lying on back with hands under base of spine helps relax
uterus.
Points (100) – Womb and Vitals
Location: One to two finger widths outside sacrum,
midway between top of hipbone and base of buttocks.
Benefits: Relieves pelvic tension, PMS, menstrual
cramps, urinary problems.
Points (115) – Three Yin Crossing
Caution: Do not stimulate during eighth and ninth
months of pregnancy. Location: Four finger widths above inner anklebone close to back of
shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves water retention, menstrual cramps, irregular vaginal discharge, genital
pain.
Points (118) – Grandfather Grandson
Location: In upper arch of foot, one thumb width
from ball of foot.
Benefits: Relieves PMS, bloating, menstrual and abdominal cramps.
Points (64) – Abdominal Sorrow
Location: Below edge of rib cage at junction of ninth
rib cartilage to eighth rib in line with earlobe.
Benefits: Relieves indigestion, appetite
imbalances, abdominal cramps, hiccups.
Points (43A) – Intermediary
Location: Four finger widths above center of inner wrist
crease, between tendons.
Benefits: Relieves upset stomach, nausea, vomiting.
Points (43) – Inner Gate
Location: Middle of inner forearm two and one-half finger
widths above wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves nausea, indigestion, stomachaches, wrist pain.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Aids digestion, relieves nausea, stomach disorders, fatigue.
Points (131) – Bigger Rushing
Location: Top of foot in valley between big toe and
second toe.
Benefits: Relieves nausea and cramps.
Points (131A) – Severe Mouth
Location: On outside of base of nail of second
toe.
Benefits: Relieves nausea, indigestion, food poisoning, toothaches, abdominal pain.
Points (23) – Heavenly Appearance
Location: Indentation between earlobe and tip of
jawbone.
Benefits: Relieves nausea, ear pain, facial paralysis or spasms, jaw pain, itching in ears,
swollen throat.
Points (2) – Drilling Bamboo
Location: Indentations on either side of nose
bridge.
Benefits: Relieves neck pain, headaches, hay fever, eye fatigue, sinus pain.
Points (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Center of back of head in large hollow under
base of skull.
Benefits: Relieves stiff neck, shoulder and neck pain; pain in eyes, ears, nose,
throat; mental problems, headaches, vertigo.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollow between
vertical neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, headaches (including migraines), dizziness,
stiff neck, neck pain, neuromotor coordination, eyestrain, irritability.
Points (29) – Window of Heaven
Location: Indentation at base of skull, one to two
inches in back of earlobe.
Benefits: Relieves stiff necks, neck and shoulder pain, headaches.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in head, eyestrain,
stiff necks, sore throats.
Points (42) – Shoulder Well
Caution: Pregnant women press lightly. Location: Highest
point of shoulder muscle, one to two inches out from side of lower neck.
Benefits: Relieves shoulder
tension, nervousness, irritability, fatigue.
Points (2) – Eyes Bright
Location: Hollow at inner corner of eye just above tear
duct.
Benefits: First aid acupressure point for severe nosebleeds; relieves eye pain.
Points (8) – Middle of a Person
Location: Two-thirds up from upper lip to
nose.
Benefits: First-aid revival point for nosebleeds, muscle cramps, fainting, dizziness.
Points (7) – Facial Beauty
Location: Bottom of cheekbone directly below
pupil.
Benefits: Relieves sinus pain, eye fatigue, pressure, nasal and head congestion.
Points (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Center of back of head in large hollow under
base of skull.
Benefits: Good for eyes, ears, nose, throat; relieves headaches, stiff necks,
nosebleeds, neck pain.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women until labor.
Location: Webbing between thumb and index finger at highest spot.
Benefits: Relieves sinus pain,
nosebleeds, hay fever, headaches, toothaches.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Used for
breastfeeding difficulties, glandular imbalances; relieves hay fever, headaches, indigestion, ulcer
pain, eyestrain.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, chest congestion, insomnia, anguish, depression, hysteria,
other emotional imbalances.
Points (57) – Letting Go
Location: Outer part of chest, three finger widths below
collarbone.
Benefits: Relieves breathing difficulties, fatigue, confusion, chest tension and
congestion, emotional repression, coughing, asthma.
Points (59) – Breast Window
Location: Directly above breast tissue in line with
nipples, between third and fourth ribs.
Benefits: Relieves breast pains, lactation problems,
heartburn, insomnia, depression, chest congestion.
Points (61) – Heavenly Pond
Location: One thumb width outside nipple.
Benefits:
Breast and chest pain, lymph glands, insufficient milk during nursing.
Points (47) – Joining the Valley
Caution: Forbidden for pregnant women until labor.
Location: Webbing between thumb and index finger at highest spot.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis,
constipation, headaches, toothaches, shoulder pain.
Points (31) – Wind Mansion
Location: Lower center of back of head in large hollow
under base of skull.
Benefits: Relieves pain in eyes, ears, nose, throat; also headaches, stiff
necks.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows on
either side.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, headaches, stiff necks, neck pain, trauma.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Helps endocrine
system, especially pituitary; relieves hay fever, headaches, eyestrain.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollows on
either side.
Benefits: Relieves pain in all areas of body, throbbing headaches, dizziness, stiff
neck, coordination problems, irritability.
Points (106) – Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below kneecap, one
finger width outside shinbone.
Benefits: Strengthens whole body, tones muscles, aids digestion,
relieves stomach disorders, knee pain, shin splints.
Points (115) – Bigger Stream
Good for wisdom tooth pain. Caution: Do not stimulate
after third month of pregnancy. Location: Midway between inside anklebone and Achilles
tendon.
Benefits: Relieves swollen feet, ankle pain, menstrual cramps, earaches, ringing in ears,
back pain.
Points (30) – High Mountains
Location: Midway between back edge of outer anklebone
and Achilles tendon.
Benefits: Relieves sciatica, thigh pain, headache, lower-back aches, rheumatism.
Points: (75, 76) (45, 43A) (115)
Drink plenty of warm water after massage to help clear toxic substances.
⬆ Back to topPoints (43) – Inner Gate
Location: Middle of inner forearm two-and-one-half finger
widths below wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves discomforts during pregnancy and postpartum, nausea,
insomnia, anxiety, indigestion.
Points (30) – Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below base of skull on ropy
muscles.
Benefits: Relieves common complaints during pregnancy: stress, exhaustion, insomnia, head
congestion, stiff neck, swollen eyes.
Points (78)&(80) – Sea of Vitality
Caution: Avoid on broken bones. Location: Lower
back two to four finger widths from spine at waist level.
Benefits: Relieves postpartum discomforts,
lower backaches, fatigue, sexual-reproductive problems, irregular vaginal discharge.
Points (100) – Womb and Vitals
Location: One to two finger widths outside sacrum,
midway between top of hipbone and base of buttock.
Benefits: Relieves pelvic tension, constipation,
urinary problems, sciatica, lower-back aches, hip pain during pregnancy.
Points (1) – Third Eye Point
Location: Between eyebrows.
Benefits: Regulates
glandular imbalances during pregnancy, relieves hay fever, headaches, indigestion.
Points (60) – Sea of Tranquility
Location: Center of breastbone three thumb widths up
from base.
Benefits: Relieves nervousness, chest congestion, insomnia, anxiety, depression, other
emotional imbalances during pregnancy.
Points (68) & (69) – Mansion Cottage / Rushing Door
Location: Pelvic area in middle
of crease where leg joins trunk.
Benefits: Effective for releasing abdominal discomforts during
pregnancy; good for impotency, menstrual cramps, abdominal discomfort.
Points (28) – Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below base of skull in hollow between
vertical neck muscles.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis in shoulders and neck, headaches, stiff neck.
Points (42) – Shoulder Well
Caution: Pregnant women press lightly. Location: Highest
point of shoulder muscle, one to two inches out from side of lower neck.
Benefits: Relieves shoulder
tension, nervousness, irritability, fatigue.
Points (73) – Heavenly Rejuvenation
Location: On shoulders, midway between base of
neck and outside of shoulders, one-half inch below top.
Benefits: Relieves muscular tension, stiff
necks, shoulder pain.
Points (43) – Outer Arm Bone
Location: On outer surface of upper arm one-third down
from top of shoulder to elbow. Find wiry muscle band on outside of arm.
Benefits: Relieves aching in
arm, shoulder tension, stiff necks.
Points (66) – Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below belly
button.
Benefits: Relieves water retention, chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas.
Points (112) – Shady Side of the Mountain
Location: On inside of leg below knee and
under large bulge of bone.
Benefits: Relieves knee problems, swelling, leg tension, varicose veins,
edema, water retention, cramps.
Points (115) – Three Yin Crossing
Caution: Do not stimulate during eighth and ninth
months of pregnancy. Location: Four finger widths above inner anklebone on back inner border of
shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves water retention and edema; special trigger point for vaginal complaints
and swelling.
Points (116) – Illuminated Sea
Location: One thumb width below inside of
anklebone.
Benefits: Relieves water retention, especially swollen ankles.
Points (118) – Blazing Valley
Location: Middle of arch of foot midway between outer
tip of big toe and back of heel.
Benefits: Relieves edema, especially swollen feet.
Points (7) – Facial Beauty
Location: Bottom of cheekbone directly below
pupil.
Benefits: Relieves toothaches, head congestion, sinus pain.
Points (25) – Jaw Chariot
Location: Between upper and lower jaws, on muscle in front
of earlobe that bulges when back teeth slightly clenched.
Benefits: Relieves jaw pain and spasm, TMJ
problems, lockjaw, sore throats, dental neuralgia, toothaches.
Points (53) – Shoulder Meeting Point
Location: On outer surface of upper arm, one
thumb width in back of base of deltoid muscle and two finger widths higher toward shoulder.
Benefits:
Relieves toothaches, elbow pain, shoulder pain, painful arm extension.
Points: (63, 66, 70, 68), (106, 107, 108), (115, 119, 120, 124, 125, 123), (132, 133, 134)
By massaging these points, the corresponding body area receives specific therapeutic treatment. Drink plenty of warm water after massage to help clear toxic substances.
Acupressure Points for Gaining Weight: (119, 114, 115, 77, 78, 79), (66, 63, 62, 60)
⬆ Back to topPoints (49) – Outer Gate
Location: On outside of forearm midway between two bones
(radius and ulna), two and one-half finger widths below wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves rheumatism,
tendonitis, wrist pain; increases cold resistance.
Points (48) – Active Pond
Location: Follow outside of arm to hollow in center of
wrist at crease.
Benefits: Relieves wrist tendonitis, rheumatism, pain when grasping, carpal tunnel
syndrome, wrist pain; strengthens wrist.
Points (43) – Inner Gate
Location: Middle of inner forearm two and one-half finger
widths below wrist crease.
Benefits: Relieves nausea, anxiety, wrist pain.
Points (45) – Big Mound
Location: Middle of inside of wrist crease.
Benefits:
Relieves wrist problems: carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatism, wrist tendonitis.