Acupressure Massage for Calm Down

These are the acupressure points for calm down. Working on these points can help you get better faster. 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.

Acupressure Point P6 — Nei Guan
Chinese Name: 內關
Location: three finger width above the wrist crease on the palmar side.
Traditionally used for: palpitation, vomiting, chest pains-emotional and physical, nausea, to decrease appetite, to calm down, decrease panic attacks, to stop smoking, addictions to alcohol, food and drugs, poor memory, to promote yawning.

Acupressure Point SI4 — Wan Gu
Chinese Name: 腕骨
Location: on the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and triquetral bone.
Traditionally used for: ever without sweating, stiff neck, pain in the wrist, low mood, phobias.

Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

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.