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Large Intestine Channel: LI4 – Located on the back side of the hand between the thumb and first finger, this point activates the immune system and helps pain, especially in the face.Conception Vessel: CV6 –Located approximately 1.5 inches below the navel, this point treats exhaustion, weak Spleen Qi and the energy of the low abdomen and organs.Conception Vessel: CV12 –Located midway between the breast bone and the navel, this point treats digestive disorders and harmonizes the intestines.

Governing Vessel: GV20 – Located on top of the head, this point treats vertigo, ear and nasal disorders and various mental disorders.

Liver Channel: LV3 – Located on the top of the foot and between the second and first toes, this point treats headaches, is used to balance emotional energy, regulate menstruation and reduce high blood pressure.

Spleen Channel: SP6 – Located on the inner side of the leg above the ankle, this point treats hormonal disorders like irregular menstruation, digestion and immune disorders.

It is also emotionally and physically grounding.

Stomach Channel: ST36 – Located on the front of the leg and below the knee, this point treats digestive disorders, immune deficiency, fatigue and a variety of other illnesses.

Commonly used points and acupuncture treatments include: Lung (1) Large intestine (20) Stomach (45) Spleen (21) Heart (9) Small intestine (19) Bladder (67) Kidney (27) Pericardium (9) Triple energizer, an organ recognized in Chinese medicine, but not Western medicine (23) Gallbladder (44) Liver (14) Governing Vessel (28, also known as the sea of yang) and Conception Vessel (24, also known as the sea of yin).Įach acupuncture point can treat a multiple list of disorders. Each of the 14 meridian channels has a specific number, and acupuncture points meanings. Meridians are like a network and can be compared to the circulatory system in Western medicine, however, meridians are not visible, but rather energetic. The two additional channels relate to “extraordinary vessels” – the interior of the spine (governing vessel) and another along the midline of the abdomen (conception vessel). One meridian channel relates to each of the 12 inner organs.

In Chinese medicine, a meridian channel is also known as a Jing Iou through which Qi (vital life energy) Xue (blood), Jinye (body fluids), Jing (essence) and Shen (spirit) flow.

The acupuncture points are mapped to 14 main meridian channels. While there are multiple acupuncture locations on the body, most acupuncturists still look to the traditionally identified points. The criteria for including the extra points were: common usage, considered clinically effective, had a clear anatomical location and were at least. The WHO also identified an additional 48 points that are included in the international standard. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) Scientific Group met in 1989 to adopt a proposed standard acupuncture nomenclature for international use, and it was then that 361 points were agreed upon. The number of acupuncture points was originally established to correlate with the number of days in the year – 365, but because acupuncturists in all parts of Asia came to identify points on the body differently, there was never an exact standard number. To understand the basics of acupuncture, it is best to familiarize yourself with the acupuncture points chart.