In ancient practice, the number of acupuncture pressure points was the same as the days in a year (365). But in modern practice, that number has exploded! Even so, the majority of acupuncturists still concentrate on traditional pressure points in the 14 meridians, which are:

1. Large-intestine
Acupuncture pressure points in back of hand/between thumb & 1st finger
Pressures are for relief from pain, constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps, etc. Also, sore throat, painful eyes, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, etc.

2. Lung
Above wrist/inside arm
Headache, stiff neck, asthma, cough, sore throat, wrist injury

3. Stomach
Front of leg/below knee
Nausea, abdominal problems, tiredness

4. Spleen
Inner leg/above ankle
Irregular menstrual cycle, impotence, urinary problems, stomachache, backache

5. Gallbladder
Acupuncture pressure points in the base of skull
Pressures are for relief of cold, flu, headache, fever, hypertension

6. Liver
Top of foot/between 1st & 2nd toes
Irregular menstrual cycle, chest pains, headaches, hypertension

7. Pericardium
Inner arm/above wrist
Heart palpitations, nausea, spasms

8. Heart
Outer wrist
Forgetfulness, insomnia, depression, heart problems, tiredness

9. Urinary-bladder
Back of knee
Backache, leg pain, stomachache, nausea, diarrhea

10. Kidney
Acupuncture pressure points in back of inner-ankle
Pressures are for relief of toothache, sore throat, lightheadedness, asthma, lower backache, irregular mens

11. Torso (called “Triple-burner”)
Outer arm/above wrist
Problems along arms and hands, head and neck

12. Small-intestine
Side of hand/below pinkie
Stiff neck, chest pain, lumbar pain, fever, night-sweats

13. Governing-vessel
Top of head
Headache, lightheadedness, nasal blockage, speech problems

14. Conception-vessel
Acupuncture pressure points slightly below navel
Pressures are for stomach/menstrual/urinary/ disorders, hernias, diarrhea

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