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.
20 points
Yellow Emperor
Arch point that opens the Chong vessel.
Three Yin Intersection
Inner-leg crossing of three yin channels. Not a pregnancy self-care point.
Traditionally avoided in pregnancy
Sea of Blood
Inner thigh point in the “blood” teaching set.
Diaphragm Shu
Mid-back point called the influential point of blood.
Use caution
Liver Shu
Liver transport point on the mid-back.
Use caution
Kidney Shu
The low-back point level with the waist, kidney shu.
Use caution
Small Intestine Shu
Sacral point, small intestine shu.
Use caution
Bladder Shu
Sacral bladder shu. Learn it; don’t self-treat urinary infection.
Use caution
Shining Sea
Just below the inner ankle, opening the Yin Qiao.
Use caution
Yin Valley
Inner end of the knee crease.
Foot Governor of Tears
Top of the foot, opening point of the Dai vessel.
Moving Between
Web between the first and second toes, the fire point of Liver.
Great Surge
Top-of-foot source point for stuck qi, stress, and headache.
Use caution
Woodworm Canal
Inner shin, the Liver luo point.
Spring at the Crook
Inner knee crease, the sea point of the Liver.
Cycle Gate
Front-mu of the Liver, in the rib space. Gentle or not at all.
Use caution
Central Pole
Low midline, bladder alarm point. Avoid in pregnancy.
Traditionally avoided in pregnancy
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
Palace of the Child
Extra point beside the low midline. Pregnancy: do not use.
Traditionally avoided in pregnancy