Acupoint Library

A guide to 60 commonly used acupuncture points of traditional Chinese medicine. Each profile covers the point's location, how to find it, its traditional functions and uses, acupressure technique, safety notes, and how modern research views it.

How points are named. The letters identify the meridian (LU for Lung, LI for Large Intestine, ST for Stomach, and so on) and the number gives the point's position along that channel. The system follows the WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature. The classical corpus contains 361 points; this library covers a growing selection of the most commonly used ones.

Lung meridian (肺經)

LU-7 Lieque 列缺

Early-stage "wind-cold" patterns in the classical description

Opens the exterior and releases the surface.

LU-9 Taiyuan 太淵

Cough and shortness of breath in traditional terms

Yuan-source point of the Lung meridian.

LU-1 Zhongfu 中府

Cough and chest congestion in traditional terms

Front-mu point of the Lung.

LU-5 Chize 尺澤

Cough with heat in the classical description

He-sea point of the Lung meridian.

LU-10 Yuji 魚際

Sore throat and hoarseness in traditional practice

Ying-spring point of the Lung meridian.

Large Intestine meridian (大腸經)

LI-4 Hegu 合谷

Head, face, and neck discomfort

Yuan-source point of the Large Intestine meridian.

LI-11 Quchi 曲池

Heat and feverishness in the classical description

He-sea point of the Large Intestine meridian.

LI-20 Yingxiang 迎香

Nasal congestion and sinus pressure

Opens the nasal passages.

LI-6 Pianli 偏歷

Nasal congestion

Luo-connecting point of the Large Intestine meridian.

LI-10 Shousanli 手三里

Elbow and forearm pain

Benefits the arm and shoulder.

Stomach meridian (胃經)

ST-36 Zusanli 足三里

Fatigue and low stamina in the traditional framework

He-sea point of the Stomach meridian.

ST-25 Tianshu 天樞

Abdominal bloating and discomfort

Front-mu point of the Large Intestine.

ST-44 Neiting 內庭

Toothache and gum swelling in the classical description

Ying-spring point of the Stomach meridian.

ST-6 Jiache 頰車

Jaw tension and teeth grinding

Benefits the jaw and face.

ST-40 Fenglong 豐隆

Phlegm-damp patterns

Transforms phlegm and dampness.

Spleen meridian (脾經)

SP-6 Sanyinjiao 三陰交

Digestive weakness and bloating

Meeting point of the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney meridians.

SP-9 Yinlingquan 陰陵泉

Fluid retention and puffiness in traditional terms

He-sea point of the Spleen meridian.

SP-10 Xuehai 血海

Menstrual patterns in traditional practice

The "sea of blood".

SP-3 Taibai 太白

Digestive weakness and bloating

Shu-stream and yuan-source point of the Spleen meridian.

SP-4 Gongsun 公孫

Abdominal bloating and discomfort

Luo-connecting point of the Spleen meridian.

Heart meridian (心經)

HT-7 Shenmen 神門

Insomnia and restless sleep

Shu-stream and yuan-source point of the Heart meridian.

HT-3 Shaohai 少海

Elbow and inner-arm discomfort

He-sea point of the Heart meridian.

HT-5 Tongli 通里

Palpitations and anxiety in traditional practice

Luo-connecting point of the Heart meridian.

HT-6 Yinxi 陰郄

Night sweats in the traditional description

Xi-cleft point of the Heart meridian.

HT-9 Shaochong 少沖

Feverishness and restlessness in traditional practice

Jing-well point of the Heart meridian.

Small Intestine meridian (小腸經)

SI-3 Houxi 後溪

Neck stiffness and back tension

Shu-stream point of the Small Intestine meridian.

SI-11 Tianzong 天宗

Shoulder and scapular tension

Moves qi and blood in the shoulder.

SI-4 Wangu 腕骨

Wrist pain

Yuan-source point of the Small Intestine meridian.

SI-6 Yanglao 養老

Shoulder and arm pain

Xi-cleft point of the Small Intestine meridian.

SI-19 Tinggong 聽宮

Ear stuffiness and tinnitus in traditional practice

Benefits the ears.

Bladder meridian (膀胱經)

BL-23 Shenshu 腎俞

Low-back fatigue and weakness in traditional terms

Back-shu point of the Kidney.

BL-40 Weizhong 委中

Low-back pain in the classical description

He-sea point of the Bladder meridian.

BL-57 Chengshan 承山

Calf cramps and tightness

Relaxes the sinews and benefits the leg.

BL-10 Tianzhu 天柱

Headache

Clears wind from the head.

BL-60 Kunlun 崑崙

Low-back pain in traditional practice

Jing-river point of the Bladder meridian.

Kidney meridian (腎經)

KI-1 Yongquan 湧泉

Restlessness and insomnia with heat in the feet

Jing-well point of the Kidney meridian.

KI-3 Taixi 太谿

Fatigue and low-back weakness in traditional terms

Shu-stream and yuan-source point of the Kidney meridian.

KI-6 Zhaohai 照海

Insomnia and restless sleep

Confluent point of the Yin Heel Vessel.

KI-7 Fuliu 復溜

Night sweats and spontaneous sweating in traditional practice

Jing-river point of the Kidney meridian.

KI-9 Zhubin 築賓

Medial leg pain

Xi-cleft point of the Yin Linking Vessel.

Pericardium meridian (心包經)

PC-6 Neiguan 內關

Nausea and motion sickness

Luo-connecting point of the Pericardium meridian.

PC-7 Daling 大陵

Wrist pain

Shu-stream and yuan-source point of the Pericardium.

PC-3 Quze 曲澤

Elbow discomfort

He-sea point of the Pericardium meridian.

PC-4 Ximen 郄門

Chest tightness

Xi-cleft point of the Pericardium meridian.

PC-5 Jianshi 間使

Palpitations and anxiety

Jing-river point of the Pericardium meridian.

Triple Burner meridian (三焦經)

TB-5 Waiguan 外關

Neck and shoulder tension

Luo-connecting point of the Triple Burner meridian.

TB-17 Yifeng 翳風

Ear stuffiness and tinnitus in the traditional description

Benefits the ears and clears wind.

TB-4 Yangchi 陽池

Wrist pain

Yuan-source point of the Triple Burner meridian.

TB-6 Zhigou 支溝

Constipation in traditional practice

Jing-river point of the Triple Burner meridian.

TB-23 Sizhukong 絲竹空

Headache

Clears heat from the head.

Gallbladder meridian (膽經)

GB-20 Fengchi 風池

Headache and neck tension

Clears wind and benefits the head and eyes.

GB-21 Jianjing 肩井

Shoulder and neck tension

Relaxes the sinews and moves qi.

GB-34 Yanglingquan 陽陵泉

Knee and lower-leg pain

He-sea point of the Gallbladder meridian.

GB-30 Huantiao 環跳

Hip and buttock pain

Benefits the hip and legs.

GB-39 Xuanzhong 懸鐘

Neck stiffness

Meeting point of the marrow.

Liver meridian (肝經)

LR-3 Taichong 太沖

Stress and irritability

Shu-stream and yuan-source point of the Liver meridian.

LR-2 Xingjian 行間

Red, irritated eyes in the traditional description

Ying-spring point of the Liver meridian.

LR-5 Ligou 蠡溝

Menstrual tension

Luo-connecting point of the Liver meridian.

LR-8 Ququan 曲泉

Knee pain

He-sea point of the Liver meridian.

LR-14 Qimen 期門

Chest and rib tension

Front-mu point of the Liver.

Acupressure safety

Use gentle pressure and stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness, or tingling.
Avoid pressing over broken skin, bruises, varicose veins, or an inflamed joint.
Avoid strong pressure on abdominal and lower-back points during pregnancy; specific points (LI-4, SP-6, GB-21) are traditionally avoided in pregnancy.
Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care. Persistent or severe symptoms need evaluation by a licensed healthcare provider.

Educational disclaimer. This page presents traditional Chinese medicine theory for cultural and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare provider. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.