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ACUPUNCTURE

Acupressure and acupuncture points explained: where each point is, its traditional use, how to press it yourself and what to expect.

Xi Xia: TCM Acupoint Guide XIXIA Xi Xia (Xixia) is in the patellar ligament, at the middle of the inferior margin of the patella. Needling: straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun, or moxibustion..
Gu Kong: TCM Acupoint Guide GUKONG Gu Kong (Gukong) comprises two points: Greater Gukong at the midpoint of the interphalangeal crease of the thumb, Lesser Gukong at the midpoint of the.
Da Ying: TCM Acupoint Guide DAYING Da Ying (Daying) is anterior to the angle of the mandible, where the facial artery is palpable. Caution: avoid puncturing the artery. Actions: eliminates.
Xi Yan: TCM Acupoint Guide XIYAN Xi Yan (Xiyan) is a pair of points in the depressions medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. Actions: dispels wind-damp, benefits the knees, reduces.
Hai Qian: TCM Acupoint Guide HAIQIAN Hai Qian (Haiqian) is in the center of the frenum linguae, on the underside of the tongue. Needling: prick to bleed. Indications: diaphragmatic spasm.
Tian Quan: TCM Acupoint Guide TIANQUAN Tian Quan (Tianquan) is 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle. Actions: unbinds the chest, invigorates.
Jia Che: TCM Acupoint Guide JIACHE Jia Che (Jiache). Approximately one fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw, at the prominence of the masseter muscle. Note: ask the.
Xue Chou: TCM Acupoint Guide XUECHOU Xue Chou (Xuechou) is above the spinous process of the second vertebra. Needling: straight insertion, 1-1.5 cun. Indications: hemorrhagic diseases.
He Ding: TCM Acupoint Guide HEDING He Ding (Heding) is in the depression of the midpoint of the superior patellar border. Actions: activates qi and blood, benefits the knee joint..
Qu Ze: TCM Acupoint Guide QUZE Qu Ze (Quze). On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, in the depression immediately to the ulnar.
Xia Guan: TCM Acupoint Guide XIAGUAN Xia Guan (Xiaguan). With the mouth closed, in the hollow between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular notch, in the depression at the inferior border of.
Yao Qi: TCM Acupoint Guide YAOQI Yao Qi (Yaoqi) is below the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra. Needling: slanted insertion upward, 2 to 2.5 cun. Indications: seizures.