Acupressure Points for Relieving Stomachaches, Indigestion and Heartburn

There are the acupressure points for relieving Stomachaches, Indigestion, and Heartburn. 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) — Center of Power
Caution: Do not hold this point deeply if you have a chronic or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, cancer, or high blood pressure. 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 midline of the body, one-half way between the base of the breastbone and the belly button. Traditionally used for: Relieves stomach pains, abdominal spasms, indigestion, heartburn, constipation, emotional stress such as worry and frustration that often causes digestive problems.

Points (B) — Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below the navel. Traditionally used for: Relieves abdominal pain, lower back pain, constipation, gas, digestive problems.

Points (C) — Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width to the outside of the shinbone. If you are on the correct spot, a muscle should flex as you move your foot up and down. Traditionally used for: Relieves stomachaches, poor digestion, stomach disorders, fatigue.

Points (D) & Points (E) — Sea of Vitality
Caution: Do not press on disintegrating discs or fractured or broken bones. If you have a weak back, a few minutes of stationary, light touching instead of pressure can be very healing.
Location: Location: In the lower back two (Point E) and four (Point D) finger widths from the spine at waist level. Traditionally used for: Relieves indigestion, abdominal pain, stomachaches.

Points (F) — Grandfather Grandson
Location: On the arch, one thumb width from the ball of the foot toward the heel. Traditionally used for: Relieves abdominal cramps, stomachaches, indigestion, diarrhea. Also good for balancing a person who is inclined toward anxiety or hypochondria.

Points (G) — Inner Gate
Location: In the middle of the inner wrist, two-and-one-half finger widths below the wrist crease. Traditionally used for: Relieves stomachaches, indigestion, nausea, anxiety.

Caution: If you have a serious illness, or 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.