What is the acupoints

Acupoints are the spedfic sites through which the Qi and blood of the Zan-Fu organs and meridians is transported to the body surface, and through which acupuncture and moxibustion and other therapies are applied by external stimulation.Acupoints Distributed on their related meridians pathways are closely linked with the meridians and collaterals. So the acupoints should not be regarded as superficial points alone, but as special sites which connect with each other, and through which the internal tissues and organs are related. The meridian ccdlaterals connect the whole body, both interiorly and exteriorly, and diseases of the body can be treated by puncturing the points on the body surface to regulate the related meridians, Zang-Fu organs and the circulation of Qi and blood.