Horse Acupressure Point Functions

Front 1

Lu 1 (Lung 1)

Back 1

Relieves fatigue and strengths the lungs. Use for loud coughs or asthma.

Front 2

Lu 5 (Lung 5)

Back 2

Main point for muscular disorders and conditions of excitement. Relieves elbow pain.

Front 3

Lu 7 (Lung 7)

Back 3

Master point for head and neck. Use to tonify front limb.

Front 4

Lu 9 (Lung 9)

Back 4

Influential point for arteries. Relieves breathing difficulties, clears lungs and relieves laminitis pain.

Front 5

Lu 11 (Lung 11)

Back 5

Use for acute emergencies such as respirtory failure. Strengthens the immune system. Use to sid laminitis and nose bleeding.

Front 6

LI 1 (Large Intestine 1)

Back 6

Benefits laminitis, ringbone, navicular - all hoof problems. Emergency point.

Front 7

LI 4 (Large Intestine 4)

Back 7

Master point for face and mouth. Relieves head, neck, foreleg and shoulder pain. Important pain-reducing point, beneficial for pain in any part of the body. Balances the gastrointestinal system.

Front 8

LI 10 (Large Intestine 10)

Back 8

Use to relieve pain or paralysis of the arm or shoulder. Helps arthritic conditions of the elbow.

Front 9

LI 11 (Large Intestine 11)

Back 9

Relieves diarrhea and benefits the immune system. Use for arthritic elbow. Often used in the treatment of allergic or infectious disorders.

Front 10

LI 14 (Large Intestine 14)

Back 10

Relieves shoulder tension and relaxes shoulder muscles. Use for relief of stiff neck.

Front 11

LI 15 (Large Intestine 15)

Back 11

Use to relieve arthritis of the elbow and shoulder.

Front 12

St 1 through 4 (Stomach 1 through 4)

Back 12

Use for disorders of the face including eye problems, toothaches, jaw tension and facial paralysis.

Front 13

St 2 (Stomach 2)

Back 13

Relaxes muscles, tendons and the body in general. Excellent pain relief point. Use in conjunction with St 36 for colic conditions.

Front 14

St 25 (Stomach 25)

Back 14

Use for abdominal disorders and the increase circulation in the legs. Relieves leg pain.

Front 15

St 35 (Stomach 35)

Back 15

Relieves hind leg joint pain. Use to relieve pain or arthritis of the stifle.

Front 16

St 36 (Stomach 36)

Back 16

Master Point for teh abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. Used to relieve fatigue. Stimulation of this point benefits digestion and helps restore the immune system. Use with St 2 in colic situations. It can be used to increase contractions during labor.

Front 17

St 41 (Stomach 41)

Back 17

Use this point for lameness of the hindlegs, hind limb and joint soreness.

Front 18

St 45 (Stomach 45)

Back 18

Used to relieve indigestion and abdominal soreness.

Front 19

Sp 1 (Spleen 1)

Back 19

Regulates circulation of Chi and Blood. Helps balance energy of the entire meridian. Benefits laminitis and arthritis.

Front 20

Sp 2 (Spleen 2)

Back 20

Supports the spleen. Helps relieve constipation, benefits laminitis.

Front 21

Sp 3 (Spleen 3)

Back 21

Regulates Chi, benefits the spleen. Use for ankle arthritis and ringbone.

Front 22

Sp 5 (Spleen 5)

Back 22

Use for connective tissue weakness and stomach pain.

Front 23

Sp 6 (Spleen 6)

Back 23

Junction of the three Yin channels of spleen, kidney and liver. Good point to work to relieve fatigue or weakness. Relieves gastrointestinal disorders and is effective for relief of chronic diarrhea. Use for allergic or immune-related disorders. Aids in the relief of pelvic limb problems. Strengthens mare's reproductive system. Do NOT use during pregnancy.

Front 24

Sp 9 (Spleen 9)

Back 24

Supports the spleen. Reduces stifle and pelvic pain, help regulate the estrous cycle and urinary disorders.

Front 25

Sp 10 (Spleen 10)

Back 25

Relieves stifle pain. Builds the immune system and helps regulate estrous cycle.

Front 26

Sp 21 (Spleen 21)

Back 26

Controls all Yin meridians. Use for laminitis, liver disorders, general weakness, back pain.

Front 27

Ht 1 (Heart 1)

Back 27

Clears energy flow of the meridian. Relieves arthritis of the shoulder and is useful in relaxing your horse.

Front 28

Ht 5 (Heart 5)

Back 28

Use to relieve vision disorders. Benefits rheumatism of the forelimb.

Front 29

Ht 6 (Heart 6)

Back 29

Use for behavioural problems, helps to calm your horse. Also benefits rheumatism of the forelimb.

Front 30

Ht 7 (Heart 7)

Back 30

Use to calm your horse, clears the heart and mind. Benefits carpal joint arthritis.

Front 31

Ht 9 (Heart 9)

Back 31

Helps to balance energy of the entire meridian. Use to reduce fever. Use for cardiovascular emergencies.

Front 32

SI 1 (Small Intestine 1)

Back 32

Use to balance energy of the entire meridian. Benefits laminitis and helps reduce fever. Can improve milk production.

Front 33

SI 3 (Small Intestine

Back 33

Use for arthritis in the fetlock, knee or shoulder pain.

Front 34

SI 5 (Small Intestine 5)

Back 34

Use for colic and muscles spasms of the neck, carpal joint problems, navicular or bowed tendons.

Front 35

SI 6 (Small Intestine 6)

Back 35

Use to relieve stiff neck, foreleg and shoulder pain. Benefits the tendons.

Front 36

SI 8 (Small Intestine 8)

Back 36

Relieves shoulder, foreleg and elbow pain.

Front 37

SI 9 (Small Intestine 9)

Back 37

Important forelimb point. Use to relieve rheumatism or arthritis of the forelimb, twisted shoulder or strained elbow or bicep muscle.

Front 38

SI 17 (Small Intestine 17)

Back 38

Softens hard muscles and balances glands.

Front 39

Bl 10 (Bladder 10)

Back 39

Used for cervical, shoulder or back pain, can benefit wobblers.

Front 40

Bl 11 (Bladder 11)

Back 40

Use this point for any type of bone or joint disorder. Helps relieve rheumatoid arthritis. Enhances bone healing.

Front 41

Bl 13 (Bladder 13)

Back 41

Used for lung problems including bronchitis and asthma.

Front 42

Bl 14 (Bladder 14)

Back 42

Calming effect, benefits lung congestion.

Front 43

Bl 15 (Bladder 15)

Back 43

Calming affect, helps regulate the flow of Chi.

Front 44

Bl 17 (bladder 17)

Back 44

Use for all blood disorders. Benefits weariness of all four limbs, lethargy and back pain.

Front 45

Bl 18 (Bladder 18)

Back 45

Use for liver disorders, benefits back pain and tendinitis.

Front 46

Bl 19 (Bladder 19)

Back 46

Use for tendon and ligament issues.

Front 47

Bl 20 (Bladder 20)

Back 47

Calms digestive disorders. Use for medial stifle disorders.

Front 48

Bl 21 (Bladder 21)

Back 48

Use for gastrointestinal disorders and lateral stifle problems.

Front 49

Bl 22 (Bladder 22)

Back 49

Relieves abdominal pain, hormone problems of the thyroid and adrenals and lower back pain.

Front 50

Bl 23 (Bladder 23)

Back 50

General arthritis point. Helps relieve chronic lower back and lumbrosacral pain. Strengthens immune system.

Front 51

Bl 24 (Bladder 24)

Back 51

Relieves lumbosacral pain and moves stagnant Chi.

Front 52

Bl 25 (Bladder 25)

Back 52

Helps relieve constipation and diarrhea. Relieves pain in the neck, shoulder and lower back. Use for hock and stifle arthritis.

Front 53

Bl 27 (Bladder 27)

Back 53

Relieves indigestion. Use for sciatica and lower back pain.

Front 54

Bl 28 (Bladder 28)

Back 54

Helps relieve urinary bladder problems. Use for neck and back pain. Colic point.

Front 55

Bl 40 (Bladder 40)

Back 55

Use for arthritis is stifle, hip and lower back.

Front 56

Bl 60 (Bladder 60)

Back 56

Aspirin Point. Use for arthritis of the hock and soft tissue injury.

Front 57

Bl 67 (Bladder 67)

Back 57

Balances energy of entire meridian. Benefits navicular and any hoof problems.

Front 58

Ki 1 (Kidney 1)

Back 58

Use for shock. Helps relieve laminitis.

Front 59

Ki 2 (Kidney 2)

Back 59

Use for sexual dysfunctions. Benefits the pastern and tendinitis.

Front 60

Ki 3 (Kidney 3)

Back 60

Use to help restore the immune system. Estrous cycle irregularity. Use for arthritic hocks.

Front 61

Ki 6 (Kidney 6)

Back 61

Regualtes hormones. Relieves hoof pain.

Front 62

Ki 7 (Kidney 7)

Back 62

Stimulate if your horse is fatigued. Aids in relief of hock and back pain.

Front 63

Ki 27 (Kidney 27)

Back 63

Use for respirtory ailments or chest pain.

Front 64

Pe 1 (Pericardium 1)

Back 64

Use to calm heart palpations and heart murmurs. Helps with respirtory problems.

Front 65

Pe 6 (Pericardium 6)

Back 65

Master Point for chest and cranial abdomen (front of abdomen). Powerful point for all chest conditions including pneumonia. Improves circulation. Releases poll tension or pain. Powerful anxiety reducer. Balances the internal organs.

Front 66

Pe 7 (Pericardium 7)

Back 66

Local point for knee. Calms the spirit and regulates the heart.

Front 67

Pe 9 (Pericardium 9)

Back 67

Blances energy of entire meridian. Helpful in easing navicular pain. Use also for foreleg arthritis, fetlock and knee problems. Benefits laminitis.

Front 68

TH 4 (Triple Heater 4)

Back 68

Relieves pastern discomfort such as tendinitis, rheumatism, foreleg edema and arthritis. Relaxes the tendons. removes obstructions for the meridian. Use in chronic disease conditions when energy of the kidneys is deficient.

Front 69

TH 5 (Triple Heater 5)

Back 69

Use for rheumatic conditions. Helps ease tendinitis. Use for navicular pain.

Front 70

TH 6 (Triple Heater 6)

Back 70

Use in colic situations. Use for navicular pain and neck soreness or pain.

Front 71

TH 8 (Triple Heater 8)

Back 71

Connecting point of three Yang meridians. This is a shoulder, neck and forelimb release point.

Front 72

TH 10 (Triple Heater 10)

Back 72

Use for elbow and forelimb soreness, sprains and rheumatic pain. relaxes tendons.

Front 73

TH 14 (Triple Heater 14)

Back 73

Use for shoulder lameness and soreness.

Front 74

TH 17 (Triple Heater 17)

Back 74

Use for ear problems. Use for estrous cycle irregularities.

Front 75

TH 23 (Triple Heater 23)

Back 75

Benefits the eye, relieves pain)

Front 76

GB 20 (Gall Bladder 20)

Back 76

Alleviates head and neck tension and pain.

Front 77

GB 21 (Gall Bladder 21)

Back 77

Relieves shoulder pain and arthritis. Use for hock pain. Softens tense muscles.

Front 78

GB 24 (Gall Bladder 24)

Back 78

Use for stomach indegestion disorders. NOTE: Horses do not have a gall bladder but this point affects the liver.

Front 79

GB 25 (Gall Bladder 25)

Back 79

Use for kidney disorders or problems with water metabolism and lower back pain.

Front 80

GB 29 (Gall Bladder 29)

Back 80

Use for disorders of the joint, especially the hip joints.

Front 81

GB 30 (Gall Bladder 30)

Back 81

Use for sciatica problems and hip soreness. Relaxes the tendons and restores joint mobility.

Front 82

GB 34 (Gall Bladder 34)

Back 82

Influential point for muscles and tendons. Relieves stifle pain.

Front 83

GB 38 (Gall Bladder 38)

Back 83

Use for hock problems. Reduces eye pain.

Front 84

GB 39 (Gall Bladder 39)

Back 84

Influential point for building bone marrow. Use to strengthen the immune system.

Front 85

GB 44 (Gall Bladder 44)

Back 85

Use to relieve laminitis, arthritis and hock problems.

Front 86

Liv 1 (Liver 1)

Back 86

Use for laminitis or side bone.

Front 87

Liv 2 (Liver 2)

Back 87

Relieves diarrhea. Can help in colic conditions.

Front 88

Liv 3 (Liver 3)

Back 88

Invigorates and clears the meridian system. Helps eye problems. Calming point.

Front 89

Liv 4 (Liver 4)

Back 89

Relieves pain in lower abdomen. Use for colic, stomach upset and hoof problems.

Front 90

Liv 5 (Liver 5)

Back 90

Helps resolve irregular estrous cycles. Can benefot rheumatism of the hind leg.

Front 91

Liv 8 (Liver 8)

Back 91

Relieves medial stifle problems.

Front 92

Liv 14 (Liver 14)

Back 92

Helps with liver problems. Use for muscle soreness.

Front 93

CV 3 (Conception Vessel 3)

Back 93

Meeting of the three Yin meridians: Spleen, Kidney and Liver. Use to relieve incontinence, regulate the uterus.

Front 94

CV 4 (Conception Vessel 4)

Back 94

Benefits Yin. Helps urogenital problems. Relieves lower abdominal pain, diarrhea and bladder infections.

Front 95

CV 6 (Conception Vessel 6)

Back 95

Benefits Chi as general tonifying effect. Use for tired or lethargic horses.

Front 96

CV 12 (Conception Vessel 12)

Back 96

Influential point for all Yang organs. Harmonizes the stomach, relieves gastrointestinal problems and relieves stress.

Front 97

CV 14 (Conception Vessel 14)

Back 97

Reduces heart irregularity and stomach stress. helpful in dealing with behavioural problems.

Front 98

CV 17 (Conception Vessel 17)

Back 98

Influential point for Chi. Use to improve overall energy of your horse. Use for all lung conditions, especially chronic problems. Stimulation of this point will increase or disperse energy, depending on your horse's need.

Front 99

CV 22 (Conception Vessel 22)

Back 99

Strengthens the brain and regulates the lungs and throat. Effective for respiratory problems.

Front 100

GV 1 (Governing Vessel 1)

Back 100

Use for constipation and diarrhea. Can stimulate first defecation in newborn foals.

Front 101

GV 4 (Governing Vessel 4)

Back 101

Intestinal problems and urogenital strengthening. Strengthens the lower back.

Front 102

GV 12 (Governing Vessel 12)

Back 102

Strengthens the body, use after chronic illness.

Front 103

GV 14 (Governing Vessel 14)

Back 103

Meeting point of all Yang meridians. Immuno-stimulation point. Use for heatstroke.

Front 104

GV 26 (Governing Vessel 26)

Back 104

Use for specific emergencies including shock, collapse, heatstroke, seizures or respiratory stimulation in newborn foals.

Front 105

GV Ying Tang

Back 105

Used for calming your horse. Benefits coughs and colds.

Front 106

Bai Hui

Back 106

Use for any hindquarter problem, heatstroke or over exertion. Point at which all Yang meridians merge.