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Items marked (M) indicate likely
need for medical attentionItems marked (EM!) indicate potential need for emergency medical attention.
For these
symptoms, only use acupressure to supplement professional medical care, or when no professional medical care is available.
Only try acupressure for these symptoms after seeking professional care and after using standard first aid and emergency techniques.
You can browse the alphabetical list:
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W |
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Abdomen
---Lower 9, 5, 6, 2, 20
---Upper 5, 6
Allergies 8, 14, 24
Ankle 4, 5, 6, 1, 30, 18, 20, 21
Arm 8, 3, 2, 34, 12,17, 27
Armpit 2, 12
Anxiety 11, 15, 21
Asthma (M) 7, 14, 12
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Backache
---General 9, 4, 5, 6, 17, 21, 24, 25, 27
---Lower 4, 5, 6, 21
---Upper 17, 25, 27, 9, 4
Bioenergy control
---Fear 3, 6, 11, 15, 31, 19, 21
---Energy (soft=boost/brisk=calm) 35, 13, 6
---Hunger 5, 6
---Memory 7, 2
---Sleep 20
---Smoking 5, 6, 2, 14
---Warmth 17, 27
Bites (any) 33
Bladder 9, 28
Bleeding (EM!) 3, 6, 1, 33, 34
Blisters 8, 1
Breasts 17
Breath control 33
Breathing, labored (EM!) 12
Bronchitis 7, 14
Bruises 34
Burns (EM!) 8, 4, 28
Bursitis 14
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"Charlie horse" cramps 4
Chest (EM!) 3, 2, 1, 7
Cholera (M) 8, 3, 13, 6, 30, 16
Claustrophobia 12
Colds and influenza 8, 3, 6, 1, 7, 16, 21, 23
Colitis 7, 5, 6, 28
Concussion (EM!) 7, 1, 12, 33, followed in 10 mins. by 34
Conjunctivitis 7, 1, 12, 23
Constipation 13, 5, 20, 36
Cough 7, 3, 6, 2, 14, 12, 33, 16, 36
Cramps, menstrual 13, 5, 2, 15
Cramps, muscular spasms 30, 31
Cystitis 5, 28, 36
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Dental work 11, 15
Depression (M) 6
Diabetes mellitus (M) 13, 5, 6, 14, 33
Diarrhea 5, 6, 2, 15
Dizziness 2, 36
Dysentery (M) 5, 6, 2, 15
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Ear 3, 1
Edema 5, 6
Elbow 8, 3, 2, 14, 1, 27
Electric shock (EM!) 34
Epilepsy, epileptic seizure (EM!) 2, 36
Exhaustion 12, 34
Eye 23, 8, 1, 7, 30, 26
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Face 8, 3, 4, 1, 7
Fainting (EM!) 10, 11
Fatigue 6, 34
Fear control 3, 6, 11, 15, 15, 19, 21
Fever 3, 10, 15, 26
Fingers 10, 3, 2, 1, 12
Flatulence 5, 6, 22
Foot 4, 5, 6, 1, 30, 18, 20, 21
Forearm 8, 2, 10, 1, 12 |
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Gall bladder 7, 5, 6, 1
Gastrointestinal system 5, 6, 1
Gingivitis 1
Genitourinary 13, 30, 31, 20
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Hand 3, 2, 10, 1, 12
Hangover 5, 6, 18
Headaches
---Anxiety/tension 11, 15, 21
---Base of skull/neck 27, 17, 8, 1, 16
---General 1, 7, 3, 4, 6, 2, 10, 11, 20, 21, 26
---Migraine 7, 1, 26, 12
---Severe 26, 21, 1, 3, 7, 4, 6, 2, 10
---Sinus 7, 10, 1, 18, 24, 32
---Top of head 21, 1, 3, 7, 4, 6, 2, 10, 11
Head, injury or pain (EM!) 7, 8, 3, 6, 2, 10, 1, 11, 34, 21, 27
Heart attack (EM!) 3, 2, 1, 11, 18
Heartburn 2, 11
Heat rash 8, 6, 1
Hemorrhoids 4, 36, 25
Hernia 5, 6, 20
Hiccough 13, 2, 35
Hip 4, 5, 6
Hives and rash 8, 16
Hunger 5, 6
Hypertension (M) 9, 3, 13, 15, 21, 25
Hyperventilation 14
Hypotension (M) 15
Hysteria (M) 11, 21
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Impetego, eczema 8, 9, 4, 5
Indigestion 5, 6, 18
Insomnia 13, 2, 11, 12, 31, 18 |
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Jaundice (M) 2, 16
Jaw, lower 7, 3, 4, 1 |
K
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Kidneys (M) 21, 33
Knee 9 |
L
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Laryngitis 7, 14, 10, 1
Leg 9, 4, 5, 6
Lightheadedness 19
Lips 1
Liver (M) 30
Lumbago 7, 9, 4, 5, 6, 14, 1, 28
Lungs 7 |
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Memory 7, 2
Meningitis (M) 10
Menstruation 13, 5, 2, 15, 31, 20
Mental disturbance 6, 15, 35
Motion sickness 5, 6, 2
Mouth 1, 33, 36
Mumps (M) 4, 1
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Nasal congestion 7, 10, 1, 19, 32
Nausea 5, 6, 12
Neck 7, 8, 1, 34, 16, 17, 31, 24, 27
Nervousness, 1, 30, 31
Neuralgia 4
Nosebleed 7, 9, 1, 16, 19, 22 |
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Ovaries and uterus 8, 13, 5, 6 |
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Paralysis (EM!) 3, 16, 29
Penis 20, 13, 5, 6
Pleurisy (EM!) 7, 3, 2, 1, 16
Pneumonia (EM!) 7, 6, 14, 1
Poison ivy 8, 3
Poisoning by mouth (EM!) 1, 12, 28
Poisoning, carbon monoxide (EM!) 3, 12
Poisoning, food (EM!) 12
Prostate 13, 5, 6, 33, 28
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Rectum 4, 28, 36
Respiratory system 7, 2, 14, 1,
Restlessness 11, 15 |
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Sciatica 9, 4, 5, 6, 28, 24, 25
Sea sickness 2, 6
Sedation, tranquilization 1, 30
Seizure (EM!) 2
Sex organs 8, 13, 5, 6, 20
Shock (EM!) 2, 11, 12, 34, 27
Shortness of breath (EM!) 12
Shoulder 7, 8, 3, 2, 14, 1, 34, 17, 31
Sinusitis 7, 10, 1, 18, 24, 32
Skin 8, 9, 3
Sleep control 20
Small intestine 5, 6
Smoking control 5, 6, 2, 14, 35
Sneezing 14, 24
Spleen, pancreas 6
Sprains 4
Stings (use right side only) 33
Stomach 8, 5, 6, 2
Strains, muscular 4
Stricture of urine 30, 31, 20, 21
Stroke (EM!) 2, 33, 34
Sunstroke (EM!) 10
Sweating 9, 1
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Tachycardia, racing heart (EM!) 6, 11, 19
Temper 11, 31
Testicles 4, 5, 6
Thigh 9
Thirst, temporary 12
Throat 10, 7, 3, 14, 1, 12, 33, 36
Tongue 1
Tonsillitis 9, 3, 10, 1, 18
Toothache 4, 1, 18, 22
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Ulcers, intestinal 3, 5, 6
Ulcers, peptic 5, 6
Unconsciousness (EM!) 20, 10, 12, 33 (use left side only), 34
Urinary control, temporary 28
Uterus and ovaries 8, 13, 5, 6
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Vertigo (M) 4, 2, 28, 21, 36
Vomiting and retching (M) 5, 6, 13, 2, 15, 12, 16 |
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Warmth control 17, 27
Whiplash (M) 7, 8, 4, 1
Wounds (EM!) 4, 34, 28, 18, 20
Wrist 7, 3, 12
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Yawning control 7 |
Acupoint #1
Squeeze thumb and forefinger together, forming a ridge above the thumb; the point is in the middle of that ridge,
just above the end of the crease formed by thumb and forefinger; good for most problems from the waist up
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Acupoint #2
Two thumb widths from the largest crease on the inside wrist; the point is between the tendons in the middle of
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Acupoint #3
Two thumb widths above the outside of the wrist, lined up with the middle finger
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Acupoint #4
In the depression just behind the outer anklebone
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Acupoint #5
One palm width above the tip of the inner anklebone, on the back of the shinbone; often used in combination with
acupoint #6
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Acupoint #6
One palm width below the bottom edge of the kneecap, on the outside, in a depression between the shinbone and the
leg muscle; effective for most problems from the waist down, especially when used with acupoint #5
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Acupoint #7
Clasp your hands together as in (A), touching your upper wrist with your forefinger; the point is found on a line
with the thumb, in a small depression (B); remembering the position of the point, unclasp your hands and apply pressure
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Acupoint #8
Bend your arm hand to shoulder, and place your finger on the end of the crease of the arm; open your arm and stimulate
the point
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Acupoint #9
Between the two ligaments, behind the knee, on the crease formed when the leg is bent; note: if you have varicose
veins, don't use this point
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Acupoint #10
Just behind the thumbnail, on the side opposite the fingers
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Acupoint #11
On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the little finger
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Acupoint #12
On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the thumb
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Acupoint #13
One palm width below the navel; another point with similar effects can be found two thumb widths below this one
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Acupoint #14
On the crease of the inside of the elbow, on the thumb side
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Acupoint #15
On the middle finger, just above the nail, on the side closest to the thumb
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Acupoint #16
Between the two most prominent bones of the top of the spine
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Acupoint #17
On top of the shoulder, half way between the neck and the outside of the shoulder
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Acupoint #18
Just behind the nail of the second toe, on the side opposite the big toe
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Acupoint #19
On either side of the place where the spine meets the skull
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Acupoint #20
On the big toe, the side closest to the second toe, just behind and slightly to the side of the nail
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Acupoint #21
In the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball
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Acupoint #22
Just above the place where the second and third toes separate
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Acupoint #23
Below the brow ridge at the corner of the eye nearest the bridge of the nose, just below a notch in the skull
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Acupoint #24
Just below or inside the eyebrow, near the middle; feel for a notch in the eyebrow ridge; point should be just
slightly above this
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Acupoint #25
On the back, on a line with the elbows, about two thumb widths on either side of the spine
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Acupoint #26
Pinch the nostril, on the side opposite the septum; good for severe headache
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Acupoint #27
Slightly to the back of the muscle which goes from neck to shoulder, a little closer to the arm than to the neck
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Acupoint #28
On the outside of the foot, slightly to the rear of the last knucklebone of the smallest toe
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Acupoint #29
On the back of the jawbone, just below the ear
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Acupoint #30
Two thumb widths above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot
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Acupoint #31
Just above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot
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Acupoint #32
On the cheek, next to the outside of the nostril
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Acupoint #33
Behind the inner anklebone, on a line between the crown and the tip of the heel; often used in combination with
acupoint # 36
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Acupoint #34
On the tip of the shoulder; pick up your arm and look for the a dimple toward the back of the shoulder.; put your
finger in the dimple, lower your arm and begin stimulation
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Acupoint #35
On the center of the chest, just below the bottom of the sternum (breast bone)
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Acupoint #36
Two palm widths plus one thumb width above the outer ankle bone, just behind an imaginary vertical line from the
tip of the ankle bone; often used in combination with acupoint #33
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