Hyper Tension

Hypertension

Apply deep, probing pressure with fingertip, knuckle or soft-pointed object, such as a pencil eraser.

CAUTION: You are advised to seek professional medical attention for this condition, if severe or chronic

1) Acupoint 09

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

TCM: Bladder 40

2) Acupoint 03

Two thumb widths above the outside of the wrist, lined up with the middle finger

TCM: Triple Warmer 5

3) Acupoint 13

One palm width below the navel; another point with similar effects can be found two thumb widths below this one

TCM: Conception Vessel 6 (upper) and 4 (lower)

4) Acupoint 15

On the middle finger, just above the nail, on the side closest to the thumb

TCM: Pericardium 9

5) Acupoint 21

In the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball

TCM: Kidney 1

6) Acupoint 25

On the back, on a line with the elbows, about two thumb widths on either side of the spine

TCM: Bladder 21

7) Acupoint 30

Two thumb widths above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot

TCM: Liver 3

8) Acupoint 38

Two thumb widths on either side of the spine, where the base of the skull meets the neck

TCM: Gallbladder 20

If you have not found relief, try the same points on the opposite side of the body, or go back and try a related or similar symptom or body area. If you have not used acupressure before, please see the Instructions, then click the "Body Area" or "A-Z" tab and repeat.