Acupuncture Points Guide

Acupuncture Points

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The acupuncture term is a Latin combination of a two words ‘acus’, which means needle and ‘pungere’, means prick. It is an old time Chinese medical procedure where specially designed needles inserted into a body of a patient, triggering some specific meridian points. In earlier time, in ancient China, stone needles were used for the treatment, than later as metals were discovered, needle were made of bronze, silver and even gold.

Nowadays, needles are made of unstained steel. When it comes to Acupuncture points, they are most critical in acupuncture treatment. These are truly the diverse stimulation points that influence various body parts. According to ancient theory, all these points have a direct approach to stimulate the meridians, which are certain channels from where life-sustaining energy flows. In a human body, there are more than 360 stimulation points available; when needles inserted or if someway input into these points then it either interrupts or stimulates the energy flow. Consequently, this break or stimulation of points can influence analgesic effect that will diminish or eliminate pain.

It can even stimulate a more strong energy flow, which can heal the diverse wellness problems. All of these acupuncture points are mapped to Fourteen major meridian lines, for group Twelve internal organs one meridian; one meridian along the spine which is known as governing vessel and one more along the midline of abdomen which is named as conception vessel. The measure that is put-upon to find acupuncture points is named “Cun”. Largely one Cun is equal to space between the distal interphalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint on middle finger. These acupuncture points categorized as per their functions. First class of such Acupuncture points is Five transporting points system:

This system explains the flow of energy (which known as as ‘qi’ in Chinese) using Analogy of rivers and points are described as points along the flow line. According to this system; “qi’ bubbles up from a spring and bit by bit grows in depth and breadth like a river flowing down from mountain to the ocean”. In this five transporting system there are points;* Jing well points are the points that stage energy flow when it bubbles up; these points are situated on tips of fingers and toes.* Ying spring points are where the energy river glides down the channel, these points indicate heat of the body and they also show the changes in our complexion.* Shu stream; these points indicate heaviness of body along with painful areas in joints and intermittent diseases.* Jing river points give indication of coughing and dyspnoea, fever and chills and foe bone diseases.* He seapo ints are where qi unites and heads deeper into the body, these points are useful for indicating diarrhea.

As we talk traditionally there where 365 acupuncture points that pertaining to the number of days in a year. All of this points where located on fourteen meridian lines, one meridian linked to each of twelve organs of the human body. One meridian called the governing meridian is located along the spinal cord and another one on the midline of the abdomen that is called the conception vessel.

Till now the number of points used has increased, there are many meridians with accupoints apart of the traditional once, there are also some special points that are not located on any of the meridians.

Some of the new acupuncture points include the ne along the outer ears, on the scalp, on the feet, wrists, hands and nose. However despite of this other points, traditional acupuncturist prefers to use the main fourteen points.

Here is the lost of some meridians names, classified by numbers and the name of the point.

Large Intestine Meridian, Point NO.4 of 20, LI4, HEGU (Location of this point is at the back of the hand. It is situated in between the first finger and the thumb).

LI 11 is a key point which is also located on this meridian. (This meridian is also known as Quchi. This is located at the elbow and is used for treating various disorders in the upper body).

Lung Meridian, Point No.7 of 11, LU7, Lieque. (The lung meridian point is situated on the inside of the arm above the wrist).
Stomach Meridian, Point No.36 of 45, ST36, Zusanli (The front side of the leg below the knee is where this point is located).
Spleen Meridian, Point No.6 of 21, SP6, Sanyinjiao (The location of this point is just above the ankle on the inner side. Being located in the spleen meridian).
Gallbladder Meridian, Point No.20 of 44, GB 20, Fengchi (The base of the skull where the neck joins the skull is where this point is located).
Liver Meridian, Point No.3 of 14, LV3, Taichong (This point is present between the first and the second toes at the foot top).
Pericardium Meridian, Point No.6 of 9, PC6, Neiguan (Situated just above the wrist on the inner arm,)
Heart Meridian, Point 7 of 9, HT7, Shenmen (This point which is situated on the outer side of the wrist).
Urinary Bladder Meridian, Point No.40 of 67, BL40, Weizhong (You will find this point behind the knee)
Kidney Meridian, Point No.3 of 27, KI3, Taixi (This point is at the back of the inner ankle.)
Triple Burner Meridian, Point No.5 of 23, TB5, Waigua (The type of organ system which spans the whole of the torso is the triple burner. The point is located on the outer side of the arm just above the wrist.)
Small Intestine Meridian, Point No.3 of 19, SI3, Houxi (The region of your hand just below the small finger is where this point is situated.)
Governing Vessel, Point No.20 of 28, GV20, Baihui (This is a point which is located on the head).
Conception Vessel, Point No.4 of 24, CV4, Guanyuan (Situated just below the navel).

If you prefer to learn more in-depth on acupuncture points and other related topics than check out our Chinese Acupuncture ABC Guide

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