Edited by Acupressure Guide Editorial TeamContent reviewed for accuracy on June 1, 2026

Featured Acupressure Points

This guide covers 32 of the most important acupressure points for self-care. Each point includes its precise location, primary benefits, how to stimulate it, and safety considerations.

By Acupressure Guide Editorial Team · Updated June 2026

LI4 acupressure point on the hand

LI4 (Hegu) — Union Valley

Hand

Located on the back of the hand in the web between thumb and index finger. One of the most powerful analgesic points for the head and face.

Pain reliefHeadacheImmune supportSinus
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PC6 acupressure point on the inner forearm

PC6 (Neiguan) — Inner Pass

Arm

Located on the inner forearm, three finger-widths below the wrist crease. Widely used for nausea, anxiety, and motion sickness.

NauseaAnxietyMotion sicknessChest tightness
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ST36 acupressure point on the lower leg

ST36 (Zusanli) — Leg Three Miles

Leg

Located below the knee, about four finger-widths down from the kneecap, one finger-width outward from the shin bone. A primary point for digestive health and vitality.

DigestionEnergyImmunityLongevity
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SP6 acupressure point on the lower leg

SP6 (Sanyinjiao) — Three Yin Intersection

Leg

Located on the inner lower leg, four finger-widths above the inner ankle bone, just behind the shin bone. The most important point for women's health in TCM.

Women's healthSleepCirculationHormones
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GB20 acupressure point at the base of the skull

GB20 (Fengchi) — Wind Pool

Neck

Located in the hollows at the base of the skull, between the two large neck muscles. A key point for headaches, neck tension, and sinus congestion.

HeadacheNeck tensionSinusesCold & flu
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HT7 acupressure point on the wrist

HT7 (Shenmen) — Spirit Gate

Wrist

Located on the inner wrist crease, in line with the little finger. The primary point for calming the mind, treating insomnia, and reducing anxiety.

InsomniaAnxietyHeart calmPalpitations
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LV3 acupressure point on the foot

LV3 (Taichong) — Great Surge

Foot

Located on the top of the foot in the depression between the first and second toe bones. A powerful point for stress relief and Liver Qi stagnation.

StressHeadacheLiver Qi stagnationBlood pressure
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BL40 acupressure point behind the knee

BL40 (Weizhong) — Bend Middle

Leg

Located at the back of the knee, in the center of the popliteal crease. A primary point for acute lower back pain and sciatica.

Back painSciaticaKnee painHeat stroke
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BL60 acupressure point on the ankle

BL60 (Kunlun) — Kunlun Mountains

Ankle

Located in the depression between the outer ankle bone and the Achilles tendon. A main point for lower back pain, leg pain, and headaches.

Leg painHeadacheLabor painAnkle pain
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CV17 acupressure point on the chest

CV17 (Shanzhong) — Chest Center

Chest

Located on the center of the sternum at the level of the fourth intercostal space. A primary point for breathing support and emotional release.

BreathingEmotional releaseChest tightnessGrief
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CV6 acupressure point on the lower abdomen

CV6 (Qihai) — Sea of Qi

Abdomen

Located on the midline of the lower abdomen, about two finger-widths below the navel. A fundamental point for vitality, digestion, and immune strength.

VitalityDigestionImmunityFatigue
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GB21 acupressure point on the shoulder

GB21 (Jianjing) — Shoulder Well

Shoulder

Located at the highest point of the shoulder, directly above the nipple. A primary point for releasing shoulder tension and neck stiffness.

Shoulder tensionNeck painStiffnessLabor induction
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KD3 acupressure point on the inner ankle

KD3 (Taixi) — Great Stream

Ankle

Located in the depression between the inner ankle bone and the Achilles tendon. A key point for nourishing Kidney energy and reducing fatigue.

Kidney energyFatigueAnxietyLower back pain
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KI1 acupressure point on the sole of the foot

KI1 (Yongquan) — Gushing Spring

Foot

Located on the sole of the foot in the depression that appears when the toes curl. A grounding point for calming the mind and promoting better sleep.

CalmingGroundingInsomniaHigh blood pressure
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LI11 acupressure point at the elbow

LI11 (Quchi) — Pool at the Crook

Arm

Located at the outer end of the elbow crease when the arm is bent. A primary point for allergies, skin conditions, and immune regulation.

AllergiesSkin healthImmunityElbow pain
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Yintang acupressure point between the eyebrows

Yintang (Hall of Impression)

Face

Located midway between the inner ends of the eyebrows, directly above the nose. A deeply calming point for anxiety, stress, and mental clarity.

AnxietyStressClear thinkingInsomnia
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SI9 acupressure point at the back of the shoulder

SI9 (Jianzhen) — Shoulder Center

Shoulder

Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint, about 1 cun above the posterior armpit crease, on the outer edge of the scapula. A key point for shoulder pain and limited arm movement.

Shoulder painArm painFrozen shoulder
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LI15 acupressure point at the front of the shoulder

LI15 (Jianyu) — Shoulder Bone Joint

Shoulder

In the depression anterior and inferior to the acromion process; found when the arm is abducted. The most commonly used point for shoulder pain and frozen shoulder.

Shoulder painFrozen shoulderArm weakness
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BL10 acupressure point at the base of the skull

BL10 (Tianzhu) — Celestial Pillar

Neck

At the base of the skull, about 1.3 cun lateral to the midline at the level of the occipital ridge, on the outer border of the trapezius muscle.

Neck painHeadacheEye strain
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GB34 acupressure point below the fibular head

GB34 (Yanglingquan) — Yang Mound Spring

Leg

In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula, on the lateral lower leg. The Meeting Point of the Tendons, used for muscle and joint problems.

Muscle painJoint stiffnessSciatica
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LU1 acupressure point on the upper chest

LU1 (Zhongfu) — Central Mansion

Chest

In the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline of the chest. The Front-Mu point of the Lung, a primary point for respiratory comfort.

CoughAsthmaChest congestion
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CV22 acupressure point in the suprasternal notch

CV22 (Tiantu) — Celestial Chimney

Chest

In the hollow at the top of the breastbone (suprasternal fossa), between the inner ends of the collarbones. Use light, brief pressure.

CoughSore throatThroat relaxation
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BL23 acupressure point on the lower back

BL23 (Shenshu) — Kidney Shu

Back

At the level of the second lumbar vertebra, 1.5 cun lateral to the spine — roughly level with the navel. The Back-Shu point of the Kidney.

Lower back painFatigueVitality
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BL13 acupressure point on the upper back

BL13 (Feishu) — Lung Shu

Back

At the level of the third thoracic vertebra, 1.5 cun lateral to the spine. The Back-Shu point of the Lung, used for respiratory support.

CoughAsthmaImmune support
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GV14 acupressure point below the seventh cervical vertebra

GV14 (Dazhui) — Great Hammer

Back

Below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra — the most prominent vertebra when the head is lowered. A meeting point of all Yang meridians.

FeverColdImmune support
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LU7 acupressure point on the radial side of the wrist

LU7 (Lieque) — Broken Sequence

Arm

About 1.5 cun above the wrist crease on the outer forearm, above the radial styloid process. A classic point for headache and neck stiffness.

HeadacheNeck stiffnessCough
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ST25 acupressure point beside the navel

ST25 (Tianshu) — Heavenly Pivot

Abdomen

Two cun lateral to the center of the navel. The Front-Mu point of the Large Intestine and a primary point for digestive regularity.

ConstipationDiarrheaBloating
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CV4 acupressure point on the lower abdomen

CV4 (Guanyuan) — Gate of Origin

Abdomen

Three cun below the navel on the midline of the lower abdomen. A foundational point for vitality, urinary, and reproductive support.

Urinary issuesReproductive healthVitality
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Taiyang acupressure point in the temple

Taiyang — Sun Point

Face

In the hollow of the temple, about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the outer end of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the eye.

HeadacheEye strainSinus pain
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CV12 acupressure point on the upper abdomen

CV12 (Zhongwan) — Stomach Center

Abdomen

On the midline halfway between the sternum and the navel. The classic stomach center point, used for nausea, indigestion, and fullness.

IndigestionNauseaBloating
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GV20 acupressure point at the crown of the head

GV20 (Baihui) — Hundred Meetings

Head

At the very crown of the head. Traditionally used for headaches, dizziness, mental fatigue, and clearing the mind.

HeadacheDizzinessMental clarity
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LI20 acupressure point beside the nostrils

LI20 (Yingxiang) — Welcome Fragrance

Face

Beside the nostrils, at the outer edge of the nasolabial groove. The classic point for nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and facial pain.

Nasal congestionSinus pressureFacial pain
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How to Use This Guide

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  • Each point includes safety precautions — always review before applying pressure.
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