Acupressure Point library

Things to note

When using your acupressure set don't be too worried about finding the exact location of the acupressure point. By stimulating the general area you will be releasing and stimulating, gaining benefits from the treatment. 

If you find that the point is tender, work around the area gently at first and as the pain decreases (this may take a few days) draw closer to the point and increase the pressure. Never allow yourself to be in pain from the application. t

Acupressure points are mirrored on both sides of the body. The following descriptions will show you one side but when self treating you should stimulate the points on both sides of the body. 

The different textures of the balls and stick allow a range of options. There is no right or wrong item to use. If you want to warm the area use the cork, to cool use the brass or the wood. The stick will give a deeper massage the ball will cover a larger area. Listen to your bodies needs and adjust accordingly. 

 Here is a list of the main points that will be used in our tutorial videos in alphabetical order 

 Auricular points 

Just in front of the entrance to the ear – Stimulate with the mouth closed and open to get deeper access to the points

• Relieves excessive hunger
• Treats Diabetes
• Stops compulsive eating
• Weight loss protocol
• Polyuria
• Relieves thirst 

Bladder 23

Either side of the spine, in the lower back. Place your palms on your hips with your thumbs on your back, this is approximately where the points are.

• Impotence
• Enuresis
• Irregular menstruation
• Lower back pain
• Weak knees
• Blurred vision
• Tinnitus & deafness
• Asthma
• Diarrhoea

Bladder 40 

In the centre of the back of the knee.

• Lower back pain
• Muscular atrophy
• Pain & numbness of the lower leg
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting & diarrhoea (food poisoning)
• Motor impairment of the hip

Bladder 60 

 

In depression midway between the outside ankle bone and the Achilles tendon.

• All eye diseases, blurred vision, night blindness, excessive tearing, itching, redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, photophobia, visual dizziness
• Conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract
• Insomnia, excessive sleeping
• Headache (especially Occipital & frontal), shoulder & arm pain

Warning do not use if there is a chance you are pregnant !!

Cows nose 

Under each side at the front of the knee cap 

• knee pain 
• weakness of the leg 

DU = Governing stomach, spleen, San jiao and gall bladder meridians

Du 2

On the sacrum, on the posterior median line in the hiatus of the sacrum.

• Prolapse, haemorrhoids
• Warming point for.. irregular menstruation, amenorrhea or uterine bleeding from deficiency, leucorrhoea, weakness or atrophy of the lower limbs, seminal emission, impotence, diarrhoea
• Coccyx pain with difficulty sitting or pain at the opposite end of the channel, posterior neck pain, occipital or frontal headache  

Du 4

 

In the gap between L2 & L3 on the spine

• Main point for tonifying Kidney energy, for low back pain, weak knees, copious nocturnal urination, impotence, seminal emissions, deficient cold menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, daybreak diarrhoea (5 a.m.) - possibly diarrhoea with blood in the stools
• Adrenal exhaustion from stress or overwork, fatigue, lack of sexual vitality or sexual exhaustion
• Epilepsy, tinnitus, dizziness, fear, panic attacks a/or fright
• Haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse

Du 14

 

In the gap between C7 & T1 on the spine at the bottom of the neck

• Strengthening the neck and spine
• Main point for colds and flu, especially with fever and chills, opens the pores to cause sweating
• Cough, asthma
• Main point for spontaneous sweating or night sweats
• Main point for neck and upper back pain and stiffness
• Strengthens the immune system against common colds and viruses keep this area warm, and massage to promote longevity
• Epilepsy, hypertension, insomnia, nosebleeds
• Arthritis, scoliosis, shoulder & hand issues

Du 26

Directly under the nose

• Syncope, heatstroke, coma, mental disorders
• Manic psychosis, epilepsy
• Acute lumbar pain
• Gastric pain, wry mouth, swelling of the face
• Resuscitates, benefits the nose

Fascia release 

Elbow fascia 

 In the crease of the elbow from one side all the way to the other.

• All elbow problems & pain
• Tennis and golfers elbows
• Grip weakness
• High blood pressure
• Bowel issues including gas, movement & pain

Large intestine fascia 

 From the web of the thumb, to the outside crease of the elbow.

• Bowel issues including gas, movement & pain
• Headaches
• Blood flow issues into the hands (Reynaud’s disease)
• Arm & grip weakness
• Shoulder & neck pain

Large intestine 15 fascias

Where the should joins the arm, around the muscle indentations

• All shoulder conditions

Ren fascia 

In a line directly below the belly button to the pelvis

• Chronic lower back pain
• Impotence & infertility
• All digestive/bowel issues
• Fatigue
• Bloating & Kidney issues

San jiao fascia 

On the back of the lower arm from the wrist to the elbow

• Headaches
• Deafness & tinnitus
• Sore throat
• Motor impairment of the fingers
• Pain in the arm

Stomach and gallbladder Fascia 

Down the outside of the shin bone of the lower leg

• Leg weakness
• Cramps
• Joint problems
• Digestive & weight issues
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision & eye problems
• Pain in the outside of the legs & knees

Yin Fascia including spleen, kidney and liver 

On the inside of the lower leg

• All digestive issues
• Bloating & water retention
• Weakness & fatigue
• All pains on the inside of the leg & knees
• Night sweats & dream disturbed sleep
• Headaches

Gall Bladder 20

When the head is turned left follow the muscle up from the front of the collar bone with the right hand and your thumb will rest on the point as it touches the  head bone

• Dispels fever/chills, stiff neck, paralysis, twitching, tremors, numbness, dizziness, vertigo
• All issues of the head, brain (seizures, memory, mental/neurological disorders), face, throat and sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue)
• Headache, especially occipital
• Eye issues
• Issues of the neck, shoulders a/or upper back - pain, weakness, stiffness
• Hypertension 

Gall Bladder 21 

• Stiffness and pain of the neck, pain of the shoulders and back, inability to raise the hand and arm
• hemiplegia, loss of speech following stroke
• cough and dyspnea, chest pain
• Induces labor, bleeding, breast pain, breast milk does not flow, 
• vertical headache, alternate hot and cold feelings, blurred vision, poor hearing, stiff spine

Gall Bladder 34

In a depression where the head of the fibula meets the Tibia (shin bone) below and slightly outside of the knee.

• Useful for treating soft tissue anywhere in the body, contracture, cramping pain, spasm, weakness, numbness, paralysis
• Issues with the low back, hip, a/or lower limbs, knees
• All disorders of the lateral regions of the body
• Hepatitis, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste in mouth, gallstones
• Nausea, vomiting, indigestion
• Sciatic nerve issues, leg muscle issues (cramps, fatigue), gallstones

 Gall Bladder 40

Under the outside ankle bone slightly to the front there is a depression inline with the 3^rd toe

• Main point for sciatic pain down the leg!
• Local point for issues of the lower limbs a/or ankles - weakness, paralysis, atrophy
• Opposite wrist issues (left ankle to right wrist and visa versa)

GV14

Just below the 7^th cervical vertebra (with the head tilted forward it’s below the first big protruding bone)

• Thyroid point (any imbalance)
• Neck pain and rigidity
• Malaria
• Epilepsy
• Hot flushes
• Fever & cough
• Back stiffness

Heart 5

2cm above the wrist crease, on the inside of the arm

• Palpitations (regulates heart rhythm)
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Wrist & elbow pain
• Stuttering & speech problems
• Sudden loss of voice

Heart 7

On the inner wrist crease, in line with the little finger, on the inside of the tendon

• Emotional issues, especially those with related sleep or thinking manifestations - insomnia, muddled thinking
• Anxiety, mania
• Physical responses to emotional stimuli - anxiety w/palpitations, nausea w/panic a/or fear
• Heart palpitations from any aetiology as well as irregular heart beat, pounding heart, angina
• Psychological issues

Kidney 1

On the sole, in the central depression of the foot just behind the ball of the foot

• Headaches, tinnitus, hypertension, epilepsy
• Sore throat, dry mouth, low back pain, Plantar fasciitis
• Insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, poor memory, mania, hot flashes, night sweats
• Loss of consciousness

Kidney 2

Right in the middle of the foot arch, under the Navicular bone

• Uterus prolapse
• Irregular menstruation
• Any reproductive problems
• Diabetes
• Excessive thirst
• Diarrhoea
• Dryness

Kidney 3

 

In depression midway between the inside ankle bone and the Achilles tendon.

• Asthma - difficulty inhaling
• Chronic sore throat, dizziness, tinnitus, headache, anxiety, insomnia, excessive dreaming
• Impotence, premature ejaculation, seminal emission, weak low back/knees, frequent urination
• Low back pain, usually of a chronic nature
• Local point for heel a/or ankle pain

Kidney 6

In a depression below the tip of the inside ankle bone (medial malleolus)

• Throat related issues - swollen, dry, loss of voice, difficult swallowing
• A range of menstrual issues such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, infertility, leucorrhoea
• Genital issues such as swelling, itching, seminal emission
• Constipation
• Night time epilepsy, insomnia, disturbed sleep with nightmares, hot hands/feet, night sweats
• A range of anxiety disorders, fear/fright

Kidney 7

3cm above the inside of the ankle bone, in the soft tissue

• Regulates sweating (especially at night)
• Removes water retention in the body and limbs
• Diarrhoea
• Leg weakness
• Abdominal distension
• Emergency point for heart failure
• Muscular atrophy

 Large Intestine 4

 

In the middle of the web between the thumb and forefinger

• Common colds or flu
• Strengthens immunity
• Any problem on the face - sense organs, mouth, teeth, jaw, toothache, allergies, rhinitis, hay fever, acne, eye problems, etc.
• Headache, especially frontal a/or sinus
• Chronic Pain

Warning do not use if there is a chance you are pregnant !!

  Large Intestine 6

4 fingers above the wrist crease, on a line between the forefinger & the outside elbow crease (large intestine 11)

• Redness of the eyes
• Tinnitus
• Deafness & all ear problems
• Sore throat
• Nose bleeds
• Bloating 

Large intestine 10

2-fingers down from the outside elbow crease, towards the index finger

• Abdominal pain
• Shoulder pain
• Tooth ache
• General health promotion with ST36
• Tennis & golfers elbow
• Muscular weakness of the arms

Large Intestine 11

At the end of the elbow crease on the outside of the arm between the two bones

• Reduction of high fevers
• Skin diseases, red, itchy, oozing& inflamed (hives, herpes zoster, acne) psoriasis
• Burning diarrhoea
• Elbow and upper limb disorders, pain and inflammation, atrophy, tremors
• Hot flushes a/or menstrual issues
• Useful for any blood circulation issue (Raynaud’s, anaemia, etc.), skin problems (hives, itchiness), tennis elbow

Large Intestine 15

In the depression between the front and middle of the shoulder when raised

• shoulder pain and problems
• neck pain going into the arm  

Large Intestine 20

 

 In the dip of the bone either side of the nose holes 

• Loss of smell or taste, nasal discharge, any nose a/or sinus issues, nasal polyps, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies

Liver 3

 

On the top of the foot between the big toe and the 2nd toe, above the big joint of the big toe

• Main point to reduce pain anywhere in the body
• Headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, red, swollen, painful eyes
• Menstrual issues - dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, PMS, breast tenderness
• Genital issues - pain/swelling, hernia, impotence, seminal emission
• Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea
• Calming point - anger, irritability, insomnia, anxiety

Liver 8

Inside of the knee with the knee flexed

• Pain/swelling, retention of urine, cystitis, prostatitis, ovarian cysts
• Knee pain
• Abdominal pain, urination issues, groin issues (itch/pain)

Lung 1&2

Reach across your chest with 3 fingers, the index finger rests just under the clavicle bone and the other 2 in-between the space in the ribs below

• Cough
• Asthma
• Chest pain
• Shoulder and back pain

Lung 7 

In line with the thumb, on the bone, just above the wrist crease.

• Headache
• Migraine
• Neck stiffness
• Cough
• Asthma
• Sore throat
• Toothache
• Pain and weakness of the wrist

Lung 9 

Where the thumb meets the wrist, on the inside of the major tendon on the crease

• Cough, cough with phlegm, asthma, wheezing, dyspnoea, shortness of breath, bronchitis, TB, lung abscess, emphysema
• Dry throat, fullness and +or agitation in the chest, irritability, chest pain, palpitations
• Weakness or pain of the wrist, shoulder and back, pain in the inner aspect of the arm
• Influential point of the Blood Vessels - treats any disorder of Blood vessels or pulses

 Pericardium 6

 2 thumb widths above the inside wrist crease between the two tendons

• Opens and relaxes the chest, chest tightness, asthma, angina, palpitations
• Insomnia, mania, nervousness, stress, poor memory
• Nausea, seasickness, motion sickness, vomiting, epigastric pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Pericardium 7

 

In the middle of the wrist crease between the two tendons

• Emotional issues
• Cardiac pain, palpitations, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Insomnia, irritability, foul breath

Ren 2

On the upper boarder of the pubic Symphasis

• Main point for opening the conception vessel, increasing spinal flexibility and strengthening the pelvis
• Generally useful for - retention of urine, dribbling urine, frequent urination.
• Main point for feminine discharges, "red and white" discharges (leucorrhoea) along with other sexual/menstrual issues - dysmenorrhea, irregular cycles
• Male sexual issues such as impotence a/or seminal emission as well as any problems with the genitals (dryness, itching, dampness, pain)

Ren 4

 2 thumb widths above Ren 2 (pubic Symphasis)

• Main point for - exhaustion, weakness, chronic fatigue/diseases
• Main point for Kidney deficiencies - low back pain, bone disorders, early morning diarrhoea. rectal prolapse
• Genital-urinary issues - incontinence, clear copious urine
• Main point for all menstrual disorders - scanty menstruation, pale blood
• Sexual / Fertility Issues - infertility, impotence, seminal emission, amenorrhea, bleeding during pregnancy
• Chills, profuse sweating, unconsciousness
• Weakness, shortness of breath, sexual issues

Ren 6

 2 finger widths below the umbilicus

• Generally, useful for energy tonification
• Women's health - hernia, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation / cramps), amenorrhea, leucorrhoea
• Men's health - impotence, seminal emission, night time urination, hernia
• Abdominal distension, bloating, oedema, poor digestion, loose stools, diarrhoea, fatigue
• Main point for prolapse of any type - rectum, uterus, etc.  Lower abdominal and/or genital pain / swelling
• Stroke, loss of consciousness, weakness of the muscles and body generally
• Main point for building and storing Qi (energy), useful for - asthma, shortness of breath, general fatigue, etc.

Ren 17

On the sternal bone in-line with the nipples on a man, about 2cm up from the solar plexus

• Asthma
• Chest pain
• Fullness of chest
• Hiccup
• Clears phlegm
• Swallowing problems
• Melancholy

 Ren 24

At the centre of the mentolabial groove directly below the lip

• Main point for opening the conception vessel and increasing spinal flexibility
• Facial pain/paralysis - Bell's palsy, stroke affecting the face, mouth and/or tongue
• Dental pain - teeth and/or gums
• Speech issues - loss of voice, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing
• Dry mouth as seen in wasting and thirsting disorders (i.e. diabetes)

San Jiao 3 (special point 11 – ankle & wrist pain, fatigue)

 Between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger

• Headaches
• Deafness & tinnitus
• Red eyes & sore throat
• Elbow & arm pain
• Impairment of fingers

 San Jiao 5

2 thumb widths up from the middle of the back of the wrist between the radius and the ulna bones

• Headache as well as migraines and headaches in any area especially with stiffness or pain in the posterior and lateral aspects of the neck
• Upper limb disorders including the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
• Constipation, tremors, tinnitus, upper back pain

  San Jiao 14

In the depression between the middle and back of the shoulder when raised 

• invigorates Qi and blood 
• relieves pain in shoulder from trauma and arthritis
• relieves rotator cuff issues 

 Small intestine 3

 

Behind the last knuckle of the little finger, where the ‘Life line’ from the palm finishes

• Stiffness and pain of the neck, difficulty in turning the neck
• One-sided headache, bilateral or occipital headache, pain in the back, shoulder, elbow and arm, pain of the lumbar region, stiffness and pain in the back
• Night sweating, chills and fever
• Deafness, tinnitus, superficial visual obstruction, redness and painful eyes
• Dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, muscle and joint stiffness

Small Intestine 6

 Outside of the arm, just above the wrist next to the lump of bone

• Blurred vision
• Elbow pain
• Shoulder and arm pain
• Old age feelings

Small Intestine 19 

Just in front of the ear entrance, where the jaw opens

• Tinnitus
• Deafness
• Inner ear problems
• Toothache
• TMJ and jaw problems
• Standing & moving body stability

 Special point 1

Just between and under the fore finger bone, where it meets the thumb in the web of the hand.

• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Elbow pain
• Headache
• Tinnitus
• Toothache
• Foot pain

Special point 2

On the back of the hand, follow the inside of the little finger bone until it joins the ring finger bone, the point is just in front of this junction.

• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Ankle pain
• Sciatica
• Limb oedema
• Pain in the lower limbs

Special point 3

On the thenar eminence of the thumb, on the palm.

• Knee pain
• All lung problems
• Neck pain
• Upper back and shoulder pain
• Common cold

Special point 4

On the ring finger middle segment, in the middle of the bone, on the side of the little finger.

• Infertility
• Irregular menstruation
• Frequent urination
• Uterine pain
• All Genealogical issues
• Menopause

Special point 5

 

In the middle of the thigh bone, on the outside

• Foot pain
• Lower back pain (especially in the vertebrae)
• Dizziness
• Elbow pain
• Numbness of the arm & hand
• Atrophy & hemiplegia

Special point 6

 

In the middle of the thigh bone, on the outside

• Foot pain
• Lower back pain (especially in the vertebrae)
• Dizziness
• Elbow pain
• Numbness of the arm & hand
• Atrophy & hemiplegia

Special point 7

2cm up and out from the top of the kneecap.

• Extreme fatigue
• Traumatic injury and fear
• Stop bleeding
• Calms the heart
• Regulates the blood vessels

Special point 8

8cm down from the inside of the knee joint where the two bones meet.

• Shoulder & arm pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Lower back kidney pain
• Acid reflux
• Frozen shoulder
• Parkinson’s disease 
• Insomnia 

 Special point 9 

Just above the knee cap in the centre hollow.

• Knee pain
• Leg and foot weakness
• Paralysis

Special point 10 

On the top of the foot in the space directly in front of where the little toe bone meets the 4^th toe.

• Foot pain (plantar fasciitis)
• Wrist pain
• Oedema of the legs
• Tinnitus
• Itching eyes
• Lower back pain
• Tight calf muscles

Special point 11

Just between the ring finger knuckle and the little finger knuckle.

• Ankle pain
• Back pain
• Fatigue
• Dizziness & Migraine
• Vision problems
• Sciatica
• Shoulder and neck pain
• Tinnitus and deafness

Spleen 3

On the inside of the foot, just behind the big toe joint, under the bone, where the arch starts

• Abdominal a/or epigastric pain, digestive issues, heart pain
• Muscle atrophy in the lower legs, heaviness in the body
• Increases the production of blood and energy

Spleen 6

On the inside of the leg, 4 fingers up from the ankle bone, just behind the bone

• Tonifies body fluids and blood
• Digestive disorders, sinking/prolapse
• Gynaecological issues, male sexual issues
• Menstrual issues (irregular, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea)
• Bleeding disorders, uterine bleeding
• Insomnia, palpitations, and other anxiety related emotions
• Dizziness, hypertension

Warning do not use if there is a chance you are pregnant !!

Spleen 9

On the inside of the knee just below the head of the tibia before the bone goes downwards

• Chronic yeast infections, candida, and other deeper bowel issues
• Arthritis, medial knee pain
• hepatitis, jaundice
• Bloating, swelling, urinary issues, dry mouth, etc.

Stomach 36

4 fingers below the bottom of the kneecap, just to the outside of the shin bone

• Low immunity, chronic illness, poor digestion, general weakness, very important acupuncture point for building and maintaining overall health
• Abdominal/epigastric pain, borborygmus, bloating, nausea, vomiting, GERD, hiccups, diarrhoea, constipation, etc.
• Will support Lung function in cases of asthma, wheezing, dyspnea
• Psychological/Emotional disorders - PMS, depression, nervousness, insomnia

 Stomach 38

 Half way down the outside of the shin bone

• Leg weakness & motor impairment
• Knee problems
• Leg numbness
• Ankle motor impairment
• Shoulder pain & movement problems
• Abdominal pain

Stomach 40

 

 Half way down the shin bone between the knee and ankle, 2 finger widths from the bone on the outside

• Empirical point to resolve phlegm in the body anywhere from any origin
• Phlegm in the head - Headaches, dizziness / vertigo, depression, poor concentration, mania
• Phlegm in the body - chest oppression, breathing issues, asthma, cough.
• Sore throat, loss of voice
• Issues with the lower limbs involving pain, swelling, numbness, weakness, etc.

 Stomach 41

In-between the 2 tendons directly at the front of the ankle

• Pain in the ankle
• Motor impairment of the ankle
• Pain & paralysis of the lower leg
• Epilepsy
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Constipation