Traditional Meridian & Botanical Reference

JadeAcu

Explore the 14 principal meridians, key acupoints, and a searchable herbal synergy directory in one modern reference.

Reference Overview

Meridian, Acupoint & Herbal Directory

JadeAcu organizes the 14 principal channels and 361 primary points alongside a botanical cross-reference for quick, visual study.

14 Principal Meridians
361 Primary Acupoints
A–Z Herbal Index

Visual Matrix

Master 14-Meridian Anatomical Map

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Acupuncture

Section I

14 Principal Meridians

Browse each channel, its primary focus, and representative key points.

01

Lung Channel

LU 1 – LU 11

Respiration, Wei Qi, skin, dispersing and descending.

LU-1 · LU-5 · LU-7 · LU-9
02

Large Intestine Channel

LI 1 – LI 20

Elimination, surface defense, and clearing heat from face and throat.

LI-4 · LI-11 · LI-20
03

Stomach Channel

ST 1 – ST 45

Digestion, post-natal Qi production, muscle mass, and grounding.

ST-8 · ST-25 · ST-36 · ST-44
04

Spleen Channel

SP 1 – SP 21

Transportation and transformation, blood retention, and muscle health.

SP-3 · SP-6 · SP-10
05

Heart Channel

HT 1 – HT 9

Mind (Shen), blood circulation, tongue, and sleep quality.

HT-3 · HT-7
06

Small Intestine Channel

SI 1 – SI 19

Clear/turbid separation, neck and upper back mobility, and mental clarity.

SI-3 · SI-19
07

Bladder Channel

BL 1 – BL 67

Back-Shu system, nervous system support, and fluid balance.

BL-12 · BL-13–28 · BL-40 · BL-60
08

Kidney Channel

KI 1 – KI 27

Essential reserves, brain marrow, bone density, and fluid control.

KI-1 · KI-3 · KI-7
09

Pericardium Channel

PC 1 – PC 9

Heart protection, emotional balance, diaphragm and chest opening.

PC-6 · PC-8
10

San Jiao / Triple Burner

SJ 1 – SJ 23

Water pathways, thermoregulation, and burner balance.

SJ-5 · SJ-17
11

Gallbladder Channel

GB 1 – GB 44

Decision making, tendon flexibility, and lateral body circulation.

GB-20 · GB-30 · GB-34
12

Liver Channel

LV 1 – LV 14

Smooth Qi flow, blood storage, tendons, and emotion regulation.

LV-2 · LV-3 · LV-14
13

Ren Mai / Conception Vessel

RN 1 – RN 24

Sea of Yin channels, core abdominal health, and reproductive/digestive axis.

RN-4 · RN-6 · RN-12 · RN-17
14

Du Mai / Governing Vessel

GV 1 – GV 28

Sea of Yang channels, spinal axis, and brain function.

GV-4 · GV-14 · GV-20

Section II

A–Z Herbal Synergy Index

Search by herb name, point code, or traditional action.

A

Ai Ye

Moxa / Mugwort Leaf

Jade Points: RN-4, RN-8, BL-23, GV-4

Warms meridians, dispels cold, stops bleeding.

A

An Nan Zi

Sterculia Seed

Jade Points: LU-6, LI-18

Clears Lung heat, restores voice, lubricates throat.

B

Bai Zhu

White Atractylodes Rhizome

Jade Points: ST-36, SP-3, RN-12

Tonifies Spleen Qi, dries dampness, calms digestion.

B

Bo He

Field Mint

Jade Points: GB-20, LI-4, SJ-5, GV-20

Disperses Wind-Heat, clears head and eyes, moves Liver Qi.

C

Chuan Xiong

Szechuan Lovage Root

Jade Points: GB-20, Taiyang, LV-3, LI-4

Moves Blood and Qi; classic headache support pairing.

C

Chen Pi

Tangerine Peel

Jade Points: PC-6, ST-36, RN-12

Regulates Qi, dries phlegm, prevents nausea.

D

Dan Shen

Salvia Root

Jade Points: PC-6, SP-10, BL-17, HT-7

Invigorates blood, reduces stasis, clears heart restlessness.

D

Dang Shen

Codonopsis Root

Jade Points: ST-36, SP-6, RN-6

Tonifies Lung and Spleen Qi gently.

E

E Zhu

Curcuma Rhizome

Jade Points: LV-3, SP-10, ST-28

Breaks up severe blood stasis and hard accumulations.

F

Fu Ling

Poria Sclerotium

Jade Points: SP-9, ST-36, RN-9

Drains dampness, supports Spleen, settles mind.

G

Gan Cao

Licorice Root

Jade Points: ST-36, RN-12

Harmonizes formula ingredients, tones Qi, stops pain.

G

Gui Zhi

Cinnamon Twig

Jade Points: LU-7, LI-4, BL-12

Warms channels, unblocks collaterals, releases muscle layer.

H

Huang Qi

Astragalus Root

Jade Points: ST-36, LU-9, RN-6, GV-20

Builds Wei Qi immunity, raises sinking Yang, promotes healing.

H

Huang Lian

Coptis Rhizome

Jade Points: LI-11, ST-44, HT-7, GV-14

Drains Fire Toxicity, clears stomach and heart heat.

J

Jin Yin Hua

Honeysuckle Flower

Jade Points: LI-4, LI-11, LU-10, GV-14

Clears Wind-Heat, expels surface toxins.

K

Ku Shen

Sophora Root

Jade Points: SP-9, ST-44

Drains Damp-Heat, stops itching.

L

Lian Qiao

Forsythia Fruit

Jade Points: LI-11, GB-20, LU-5

Dissipates nodules, clears toxicity from upper burner.

M

Ma Huang

Ephedra Stem

Jade Points: LU-7, BL-12, BL-13

Induces sweating, opens lungs, relaxes wheezing.

N

Niu Bang Zi

Burdock Fruit

Jade Points: LU-11, LI-4, SJ-17

Benefits throat, clears rash, disperses heat.

P

Pu Huang

Cattail Pollen

Jade Points: SP-10, BL-17

Stops bleeding, invigorates blood, resolves stasis pain.

R

Ren Shen

Ginseng Root

Jade Points: ST-36, RN-6, RN-4, KI-3

Strongly rescues Yuan Primordial Qi and builds pulse.

S

Shu Di Huang

Prepared Rehmannia

Jade Points: KI-3, SP-6, BL-23

Deeply tonifies Kidney Yin, Essence, and Blood.

T

Tao Ren

Peach Kernel

Jade Points: SP-10, LV-3, BL-17

Breaks up blood stasis, moistens intestines.

W

Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra Fruit

Jade Points: LU-9, KI-3, HT-7

Conserves Qi, calms spirit, prevents fluid loss.

X

Xian Mao

Curculigo Rhizome

Jade Points: GV-4, BL-23

Warms Kidney Yang, strengthens bones and spine.

Y

Yin Yang Huo

Horny Goat Weed

Jade Points: GV-4, BL-23, KI-7

Fortifies Kidney Yang, dispels wind-dampness.

Z

Zi Su Ye

Perilla Leaf

Jade Points: LU-7, ST-36, PC-6

Releases wind-cold, moves middle Qi, eases morning nausea.

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