Points
Well-known points from the twelve channels, Ren, Du, and a short extra set. The rest of the classical numbers can be added beside them.
19 points
Great Abyss
Wrist-pulse point for lung qi and the vessels category.
Use caution
Arm Three Miles
Forearm muscle point for arm fatigue and elbow tension.
Leg Three Miles
The leg point people learn for digestion and everyday energy.
Supreme White
Inner-foot source point for spleen and damp teaching patterns.
Three Yin Intersection
Inner-leg crossing of three yin channels. Not a pregnancy self-care point.
Traditionally avoided in pregnancy
Spleen Shu
Spleen transport point for tired digestion.
Use caution
Stomach Shu
Stomach transport point on the lower thoracic back.
Use caution
Kidney Shu
The low-back point level with the waist, kidney shu.
Use caution
Gushing Spring
Sole of the foot, the well point used for settling down.
Great Ravine
Inner ankle hollow, the Kidney source point.
Use caution
Returning Current
Just above the inner ankle, along the Achilles.
Suspended Bell
Above the outer ankle, influential point of marrow.
Origin Pass
Below the navel, a source-qi point. Gentle, and cautious in pregnancy.
Use caution
Sea of Qi
Just below the navel, the “sea of qi” people warm with a palm.
Use caution
Spirit Gateway
The navel. Palm warmth only. Not a needle point in modern teaching.
Use caution
Middle Cavity
Midway from navel to breastbone, the stomach alarm point.
Life Gate
Midline of the low back, between the kidney shu points.
Use caution
Hundred Meetings
The crown. Fingertips, not force.
Four Alert Spirit
Four extra points around the crown, grouped as one.