Acupressure

Acupressure Points for Relieving Frustration & Irritations


There are the acupressure points for relieving Frustration & Irritations. Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Points (A) — Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two large vertical neck muscles, two to three inches apart depending on the size of the head. Traditionally used for: Relieves irritability, headaches, dizziness, arthritis, neck pain, injuries, trauma, shock.Points (B) — Shoulder Well
Caution: Pregnant women should press this point lightly.
Location: On the highest point of the shoulder muscle midway between the outer tip of the shoulder and the spine. Traditionally used for: Relieves frustration, irritability, fatigue, shoulder tension, nervousness.Points (C) — Womb and Vitals
Location: Two finger widths outside the widest portion of the sacrum at the level of the hipbone. Traditionally used for: Relieves frustration, irritation, pelvic tension, sciatica, lower-back aches, hip pain.Points (D) — Jumping Circle
Location: In the center of each buttock, in back of the most prominent part of the upper thigh bone. Traditionally used for: Relieves frustration, irritation, hip pain, sciatica, lower back pain, rheumatism.Points (E) — Third Eye Point
Location: Directly between your eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. Traditionally used for: Good for spiritual and emotional imbalances, relieves hay fever, headaches, indigestion, ulcer pain, eyestrain.Points (F) — Letting GO
Location: On the outer part of the upper chest, four finger widths up from the armpit crease and one finger width inward. Traditionally used for: Relieves breathing difficulties, chest tension and congestion, emotional tensions coughing, asthma, skin disorders.Points (G) — Sea of Tranquility
Location: On the center of the breastbone three thumb widths up from the base of the bone. Traditionally used for: Relieves nervousness, anxiety, frustration, irritability, chest congestion, insomnia, low mood.Points (H) — Center of Power
Caution: Do not hold this point deeply if you have a serious illness.  It is best not to hold this point for more than two minutes and to use it only on a fairly empty stomach.
Location: On the center (midline) of the body, midway between the base of the breastbone and the belly button. Traditionally used for: Relieves frustration, stomach pains, abdominal spasms, indigestion, emotional stress, headaches.Caution: If you have a serious illness, or a life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.

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About Grace Chen

Hi, I'm Grace Chen. I’m enthusiastic about Traditional Chinese Medicine, natural healing including Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Acupressure, Qi-Gong, foot massage and more. My passion for herbs had been a lifelong journey beginning as a young girl always been fascinated by my grandfather’s Chinese Herbal Medicine chest, full of amazing goodies helping people get well. To chase my dreams, I created a website, HerbalShop.com to share my passion, my grandfather Dr. Chen’s herbal recipes, interesting new and the translation of the classical Chinese herbal formulas with the world. Hope you enjoy it!