Acupuncture Reference
Acupuncture Points
Meridian points with locations, indications, and clinical applications.
Showing 25–38 of 38 points
CV12
Zhongwan
中脘 · Ren (Conception) channel
Harmonizes the StomachTonifies the SpleenResolves Dampness
CV17
Tanzhong
膻中 · Ren (Conception) channel
Regulates and descends chest QiBenefits the breastsUnbinds the chest
CV4
Guanyuan
關元 · Ren (Conception) channel
Tonifies Yuan Qi, Kidney, and EssenceWarms and fortifiesBenefits the uterus
CV6
Qihai
氣海 · Ren (Conception) channel
Tonifies and raises QiStrengthens Yang
TE5
Waiguan
外關 · San Jiao channel
Releases the Exterior, expels Wind-HeatBenefits the ears and the lateral body
SI3
Houxi
後溪 · Small Intestine channel
Opens the Du channelExpels WindBenefits the neck and back
SP10
Xuehai
血海 · Spleen channel
Invigorates and cools the BloodRegulates menstruation
SP3
Taibai
太白 · Spleen channel
Tonifies the SpleenResolves Dampness
SP6
Sanyinjiao
三陰交 · Spleen channel
Tonifies the Spleen and KidneysResolves DampnessHarmonizes the Liver
SP9
Yinlingquan
陰陵泉 · Spleen channel
Resolves DampnessPromotes water metabolismBenefits the lower Jiao
ST25
Tianshu
天樞 · Stomach channel
Regulates the intestines and QiResolves Dampness/stagnation
ST36
Zusanli
足三里 · Stomach channel
Tonifies Qi and BloodHarmonizes the Stomach/SpleenStrengthens the body
ST40
Fenglong
豐隆 · Stomach channel
Resolves Phlegm and DampnessCalms the ShenClears the chest
ST44
Neiting
內庭 · Stomach channel
Clears Stomach HeatResolves Damp-Heat