Moxibustion Acupoints — Complete Reference Index

A complete reference of acupoints used in moxibustion. Each acupoint page includes anatomical location, clinical indications supported by evidence, moxibustion protocols, and links to related articles.

What is acupoint index?

Stomach Meridian

• ST36 (Zusanli) — Digestive health, immune, fatigue, longevity. Evidence: Strong.
• ST40 (Fenglong) — Phlegm, dizziness, chest congestion. Evidence: Moderate.

Spleen Meridian

• SP6 (Sanyinjiao) — Gynecological, dysmenorrhea, fertility. Evidence: Strong.

Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)

• CV4 (Guanyuan) — Breech, fertility, urinary. Evidence: Strong.
• CV12 (Zhongwan) — Digestive, weight management. Evidence: Strong.

Governing Vessel (Du Mai)

• GV4 (Mingmen) — Back pain, vitality, kidney deficiency. Evidence: Moderate.

Urinary Bladder Meridian

• BL67 (Zhiyin) — Breech (WHO recommended), headache. Evidence: Strong.
• BL23 (Shenshu) — Back pain, urinary, adrenal fatigue. Evidence: Moderate.

Gallbladder Meridian

• GB20 (Fengchi) — Headache, migraine, neck pain. Evidence: Moderate.
• GB21 (Jianjing) — Shoulder tension, headache, stress. Evidence: Moderate.

What is by evidence level?

Strong: ST36, CV4, CV12, BL67, SP6

Moderate: BL23, GV4, ST40, GB20, GB21

What is related articles?

• Complete Guide to Moxibustion Acupoints
• How to Do Moxibustion at Home
• Moxibustion for Pain Relief

What does the research say?

Clinical research on moxibustion continues to grow. For the latest evidence, search PubMed for systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials.

1. PubMed search: Moxibustion Acupoints — Complete Reference Index — moxibustion research