Acupuncture helps boost the immune system

How can Acupuncture help boost the immune system?

• Boosts the immune system by reducing inflammation and balancing immune cell activity through the nervous and endocrine systems.

• Regulates immune responses allowing a weakened immune system fight pathogens more effectively while calming an overactive immune response.

• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation as chronic stress can impair immune function.

• Improves chronic fatigue, digestive issues, respiratory conditions, irritability, cloudy head and seasonal affective disorder.

• Enhances and promotes the smooth flow of Qi to improve organ function, boost vitality and invigorate blood.

Three key acupuncture points used to boost immunity include:

Sea of Qi

氣海  Qi Hai - CV.6

This point is located on the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.

Qi Hai can help with:

• Tonifying qi to enhance metabolic and immune regulatory functions.

• Strengthening the spleen and kidneys to improve the storage of jing essence and support the production of qi.

• Boosting wei qi known as defensive qi, to protect against external pathogens wind, cold and damp. This enhances the body’s immune defence and resilience.

Diagram highlighting the "Sea of Qi" acupressure point (Qi Hai, CV.6) on the abdomen, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy healing and balance.

Gate of Origin

关元  Guan Yuan - CV.4

This point is located on the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.

Guan Yuan can help with:

• Resolving dampness and damp-heat especially of the lower jiao.

• Restoring collapsed yang or yin and drains pathogenic influences from the heart.

• Stabilising kidney qi, warming the yang and raising middle qi.

Illustration of the "Gate of Origin" (Guan Yuan - CV.4) acupuncture point on the lower abdomen, highlighting its position relative to other key points.

Point of Longevity 

足三里  Zu San Li - ST36 

This point is located below your kneecap, between the two bones of your lower leg. 1 cun inferior and one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

Zu San Li can help with: 

• Promoting the transformation and transportation of qi & blood. 

• Supporting the spleen & stomach functions. 

• Clearing heat to reduce dampness & phlegm. 

• Reducing gastrointestinal disorder discomfort. 

• Lowering stress & anxiety.

Illustration of the "Point of Longevity" (Zusanli - ST36) on the leg, highlighting a key location in acupuncture known for its health benefits.