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.