Acupoint Wellness Guide
Learn self-massage techniques for common acupoints. Press, hold, and rotate to stimulate healing.
Showing 32 acupoints
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Baihui (GV20)
๐ Location:
Top of the head, midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of both ears
For:
โ Gentle pressing or circular massage (1-3 minutes)
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Taiyang (EX-HN5)
๐ Location:
Depression about one finger-breadth lateral to the midpoint between the eyebrow and eye corner
For:
โ Circular massage with moderate pressure (1-2 minutes each side)
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Yintang (EX-HN3)
๐ Location:
Midpoint between the eyebrows
For:
โ Gentle pressing or tapping (1-2 minutes)
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Fengchi (GB20)
๐ Location:
In the depression between the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, at the level of the Adam's apple
For:
โ Press and hold with thumbs (2-3 minutes)
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Jingming (BL1)
๐ Location:
On the inner canthus, in the depression of the orbital bone
For:
โ Close eyes, gentle pressure with fingertip (1 minute each eye)
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Tinggong (SI19)
๐ Location:
In the depression anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible
For:
โ Press with fingertip while mouth is slightly open (1-2 minutes each ear)
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Hegu (LI4)
๐ Location:
On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones
For:
โ Press and massage firmly (2-3 minutes each hand)
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Neiguan (PC6)
๐ Location:
On the inner forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease, between the tendons
For:
โ Press with moderate pressure (2-3 minutes each arm)
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Waiguan (SJ5)
๐ Location:
On the outer forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease, between the radius and ulna
For:
โ Press and rotate massage (2 minutes each arm)
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Shenmen (HT7)
๐ Location:
On the wrist, at the ulnar end of the wrist crease, in the depression radial to the pisiform bone
For:
โ Gentle pressing with thumb (2 minutes each wrist)
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Houxi (SI3)
๐ Location:
On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression distal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint
For:
โ Press while making a fist (1-2 minutes each hand)
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Zhongzhu (SJ3)
๐ Location:
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones
For:
โ Press and massage (1-2 minutes)
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Zusanli (ST36)
๐ Location:
On the lower leg, 3 cun below the knee, one finger-breadth from the tibia crest
For:
โ Press firmly with thumb or knuckle (3-5 minutes each leg)
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Sanyinjiao (SP6)
๐ Location:
On the inner lower leg, 3 cun above the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia
For:
โ Moderate pressure massage (2-3 minutes each leg)
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Taichong (LR3)
๐ Location:
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones
For:
โ Press and massage from front to back (2-3 minutes each foot)
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Yongquan (KI1)
๐ Location:
On the sole, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, at the anterior 1/3 of the sole
For:
โ Press and rotate with thumb while flexing foot (2-3 minutes each foot)
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Yanglingquan (GB34)
๐ Location:
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
For:
โ Press with moderate to strong pressure (2-3 minutes)
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Yinlingquan (SP9)
๐ Location:
On the lower leg, in the depression below the tibial condyle
For:
โ Press and hold with thumb (2-3 minutes each leg)
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Gongsun (SP4)
๐ Location:
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone
For:
โ Press with thumb (2 minutes each foot)
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Xuanzhong (GB39)
๐ Location:
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula
For:
โ Moderate pressure massage (2 minutes)
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Weizhong (BL40)
๐ Location:
On the posterior aspect of the knee, at the midpoint of the popliteal crease
For:
โ Press firmly or use fist to knock (2-3 minutes)
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Chengshan (BL57)
๐ Location:
On the posterior aspect of the lower leg, at the junction of the expanded muscle bellies of gastrocnemius
For:
โ Press and knead (2 minutes each leg)
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Dazhui (GV14)
๐ Location:
Below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra, at the depression below it
For:
โ Press or use moxibustion (2-3 minutes)
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Feishu (BL13)
๐ Location:
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra
For:
โ Press or cupping (2-3 minutes)
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Xinshu (BL15)
๐ Location:
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra
For:
โ Gentle pressing or massage (2 minutes)
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Ganshu (BL18)
๐ Location:
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra
For:
โ Press with moderate pressure (2 minutes)
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Pishu (BL20)
๐ Location:
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra
For:
โ Press or massage (2-3 minutes)
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Shenshu (BL23)
๐ Location:
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra
For:
โ Press or warm with moxa (3-5 minutes)
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Mingmen (GV4)
๐ Location:
Below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra
For:
โ Warm massage or moxibustion (3-5 minutes)
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Guanyuan (CV4)
๐ Location:
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the center of the umbilicus
For:
โ Warm massage in circular motion (5-10 minutes)
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Qihai (CV6)
๐ Location:
On the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun below the center of the umbilicus
For:
โ Gentle circular massage (3-5 minutes)
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Zhongwan (CV12)
๐ Location:
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the center of the umbilicus
For:
โ Press and massage clockwise (2-3 minutes)
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer: Self-acupressure is generally safe but not a substitute for professional medical care. If symptoms persist or worsen, please consult a healthcare professional. Some points should be avoided during pregnancy.