Here are the 10 most important and commonly used acupuncture points — the backbone of TCM practice 👇
🌿 TCM: 10 Most Important Acupuncture Points
1️⃣ 足三里 (Zú Sān Lǐ) – ST36
📍 Below the knee, one hand-width down from kneecap
✨ Longevity point
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Boosts Qi & blood
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Strengthens digestion & immunity
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Reduces fatigue
“Daily massage of ST36 keeps doctors away.”
2️⃣ 合谷 (Hé Gǔ) – LI4
📍 Web between thumb & index finger
✨ Command point of face & pain
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Relieves pain (headache, toothache)
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Clears heat, reduces inflammation
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Regulates immune response
⚠️ Avoid during pregnancy
3️⃣ 三阴交 (Sān Yīn Jiāo) – SP6
📍 4 fingers above inner ankle
✨ Intersection of Liver–Spleen–Kidney
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Hormonal balance
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Gynecological health
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Improves sleep & digestion
4️⃣ 百会 (Bǎi Huì) – DU20
📍 Crown of the head
✨ “Hundred meetings point”
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Lifts Yang Qi
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Clears brain fog
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Calms mind, improves focus & mood
5️⃣ 内关 (Nèi Guān) – PC6
📍 3 fingers below wrist, inner forearm
✨ Heart–mind regulator
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Anxiety & insomnia
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Nausea & palpitations
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Emotional balance
6️⃣ 太冲 (Tài Chōng) – LV3
📍 Top of foot, between big toe & second toe
✨ Liver Qi flow master
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Releases stress & anger
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Treats headaches & PMS
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Balances emotions
7️⃣ 关元 (Guān Yuán) – REN4
📍 3 fingers below navel
✨ Vital energy reservoir
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Strengthens Kidney Qi
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Enhances vitality & sexual health
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Excellent for fatigue & aging
8️⃣ 气海 (Qì Hǎi) – REN6
📍 2 fingers below navel
✨ Sea of Qi
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Boosts energy & immunity
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Improves digestion
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Strengthens core vitality
9️⃣ 肾俞 (Shèn Shū) – BL23
📍 Lower back, beside spine at waist level
✨ Kidney life force point
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Back pain & weakness
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Hormones & aging
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Fear & willpower
🔟 神门 (Shén Mén) – HT7
📍 Inner wrist crease, pinky side
✨ Spirit gate
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Insomnia
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Anxiety & emotional unrest
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Calms the Shen (mind)
🧘 How to Use These Points (Simple Method)
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Acupressure: Press each point for 30–60 seconds
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Daily routine: Morning for energy, night for calm
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Moxa: Best for REN4, REN6, ST36, BL23 (warm & tonify)
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