10 GOLDEN ACUPRESSURE POINTS

There are 10 golden Acupressure points out of more than 350 which are the most important for preventing and treating all illnesses.



1.Stomach 36 (ST 36): This is the 36th point on the stomach meridian. It balances the digestion power of the body. According to TCM, diabetes begins with increase of stomach fire. So this point can prevent diabetes. It can also prevent aging and weakness for which it is commonly used in China. Locally good for arthritis.

Location: Below the knee, 3 cun (1 palm width) inferior to the lower border of patella, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. If you run your hand along the outer side of the tibia, you can feel a depression.


2. Large intestine 11 (LI 11): 11th point on the LI meridian which is one of the best for improving immunity and persistent infections. Also used for elbow stiffness.

Location: At the elbow,at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease. Bend the elbow and mark the point at the end of the crease line on outer side.


3.Large intestine 4 (LI 4): This is one of the best analgesic points for any type of pain, for e.g. headache, body ache etc. It is very helpful to clear excess heat in the body which causes nose bleeds, fevers etc.

Location: Press the thumb and first finger together and it will form an elevation. The point is at the highest point of the mount.


4. Urinary Bladder 40 (BL 40): This point is very useful in back pain, lumbago and knee stiffness in arthritis. Lower back pain is a common problem for which this is a panacea.

Location: Behind the knee joint, at the center of the crease line.


5.Liver 3 (LIV 3): This is the best point for hypertension, insomnia, diabetes and painful breasts. By regularly pressing this point one can get rid of hypertension for good.

Location: On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joints and the proximal angle between the two bones


6.Gallbladder 34 (GB 34): This point controls the wind rising up to the head that causes insomnia, migraine and anxiety. Also prevents gallstones and is used for swollen knees due to arthritis etc.

Location: Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression slightly (approximately 1 cun) anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula


7.Lung 7 (LU 7): This is a very good point for relief in asthma, breathlessness and migraine.

Location: This point can be easily located using the “tiger mouth grip”. It is at the point where the index finger touches the hand.



If the forefinger is placed in the anatomical snuffbox, and moved directly proximally over the full extent of the radius, the finger falls into the cleft between the two tendons

8.Heart 7 (HE 7): This point balances all the emotional issues in the heart and harmonizes its function.

Location: At the wrist joint, on the inner side, in the depression at the side of the of the pisiform bone.

9.Spleen 6 (SP 6): Massaging this point improves digestion and relieves feeling of distention after having food which many people experience. It nourishes the spleen and increases blood production. It relieves feeling of heaviness and tiredness.

Location: On the inner side of the lower leg, 3 cun (1 palm width) above the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia.

10.Kidney 1 (KID 1): This point is very important for the elderly. As we age the kidney grows weaker according to TCM and its fire dwindles. Along with acupressure, warm this point with any kind of heat or immerse feet in warm water for 15 minutes daily.

Location: This is the only acupuncture point on the sole of the foot. On the sole of the foot, between the second and third toes, approximately one third of the distance between the base of the second toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed (extended or bent downwards).

Generally all the points are located in depressions on the skin.

Source: Purnarogya Holistic Health Care

10 GOLDEN ACUPRESSURE POINTS