Where are acupoints usually located?

Acupuncture points are generally found in the deep depressions of the muscles, joints, or bones and are often sensitive to pressure. When determining the locations of acupuncture points on the body, a unit of measurement called a cun is used to pinpoint the locations.

How many acupoints are in the body?

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways create an energy flow (Qi, pronounced “chee”) through the body that is responsible for overall health.

How do I find my gv4?

Location of Governing Vessel 4 On the spine, between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae, approximately at the level of the navel. Use direct, moderate pressure.

Where is the triple burner meridian?

The triple warmer meridian consists of 23 acupuncture points. The meridian begins at the tip of the ring finger and passes between the knuckles of the ring and pinkie fingers. It then goes between the two bones of the arm and to the shoulder via the tip of the elbow and back of the upper arm.

Are there any acupoints on human body that have not been found yet?

There are also points that are not located on the fourteen major meridians but do lie in the complete nexus referred to as jing luo (經絡). Such outliers are often referred to as “extra points”.

What is the acupuncture point location?

The accepted acupuncture point location of a number of points has an alternative location used by some acupuncturists instead. For example, Hegu, Large Intestine 4: the usual acupuncture point location is in the centre of the web formed between thumb and forefinger.

What are extra points in acupuncture?

Such outliers are often referred to as “extra points”. Although many hypotheses have been proposed, the anatomical and physiological basis for acupuncture points and meridians remains elusive.

Who is the author of acupuncture points?

Microsoft Word – Acupuncture Points.doc Author John Urbanski Created Date 4/11/2007 3:00:50 PM

How many controversial acupuncture points are there?

Initially, there were 92/361 controversial acupuncture points (acupoints). Through seven informal consultations and four task force team meetings, 86 points were agreed upon among the 92 controversial acupoints, leaving 6 remaining controversial acupoints, demanding active research in the future.