Acupuncture Points

Acupuncture Meridians / Channels

Our acupuncture points database contains comprehensive information for the meridians and acupuncture points that are used in the clinical practice of acupuncture.

You may start your exploration by choosing a meridian from the list below.

Upper Body Channels

Lower Body Channels

Extraordinary

Meridians Glossary

If you are unfamiliar with the meridian naming conventions, the following may be helpful.

• HT = Heart Meridian, paired with the Small Intestine - see My Heart is What? for an introduction.
• LI = Large Intestine Meridian
• LU = Lung Meridian, paired with the Large Intestine - see My Lungs Are What? for an introduction.
• PC = Pericardium Meridian
• SI = Small Intestine Meridian
• TH = Triple Heater Meridian (also known as Triple Warmer - TW, or San Jiao - SJ)
• GB = Gallbladder Meridian
• KD = Kidney Meridian (also referenced as KI), paired with the Urinary Bladder, see My Kidneys are What? for an introduction.
• LV = Liver Meridian (also referenced as LR), paired with the Gall Bladder - see My Liver is What? for an introduction.
• ST = Stomach Meridian
• SP = Spleen Meridian, paired with the Stomach - see My Spleen is What? for an introduction.
• UB = Urinary Bladder Meridian (also known as bladder - BL)
• CV = Conception Vessel Meridian
• GV = Governing Vessel Meridian
• EX = Extra, or Extraordinary Points (off meridian points)