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An acupoint is a point of increased sensitivity and powerful effect located along an acupuncture meridian. There are over 360 acupoints located on the meridians all over the body and new acupoints are constantly being discovered. Individual acupoints have a direct and specific effect on individual organs or body systems and some are more powerful, or potent, than others; it is these major points that are most commonly used during acupressure. This acupressure book includes around 100 of the acupoints that are considered most effective for promoting health and preventing or relieving common ailments. It also describes many combinations of points that are known to aid health balance. Some acupoints are local to the body part or organ which they regulate, while others are located on a different part of the body and affect the specific body part or organ from a distance.

The acupoints are numbered and named according to the meridian on which they are located and its corresponding internal organ. Most are bilateral, occurring on both sides of the body, so acupressure must be applied to both points of the pair. Other points, located on the midline of the body or spine, are single points.