Did you know that some of the most powerful meridian points for healing and stress relief are located right on your face?
When you tap on these face meridian points, you activate the body’s natural ability to calm the nervous system and bring balance to your emotional well-being and physical health.
In this guide, we’ll explore the most important meridian points on the face used in EFT Tapping.
You’ll discover their locations, benefits, and how stimulating these points can help alleviate stress, relieve pain, improve focus, and more.
What are face meridian points?
Meridian points, also known as acupoints, are specific locations on the body where the body’s energy, or “qi,” flows. These points lie along energy pathways called meridians, which have been mapped out in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
There are hundreds of acupoints found throughout your body, with many being located on the head and face.
Research shows that when you stimulate meridian points, you send calming signals to the amygdala in the brain, the part of the brain responsible for dealing with stress and processing emotions like fear and anxiety. This stimulation can be done through traditional practices like acupressure and acupuncture, or through more modern techniques like EFT Tapping.
Several studies indicate that the simple act of tapping on acupoints can lead to measurable changes in our physiological and emotional state. Go here to learn all about the science-backed benefits of facial Tapping.
Want to learn more? Check out this guide for more information on meridians and acupoints.
The 5 key face meridian points used in EFT Tapping
In EFT Tapping, we focus on nine key points, including five meridian points on the face that are easily accessible and incredibly effective in calming the nervous system.
Let’s dive into each of the major meridian points located on the face (plus a bonus point located on the head):
1. Eyebrow Point (Bladder Meridian)
Location: Where the eyebrow begins, close to the bridge of the nose.
How It Helps: Tapping on the eyebrow point helps to release trauma, hurt, and sadness and promotes peace and emotional healing.
2. Side of the Eye (Gallbladder Meridian)
Location: On the bone directly along the outside of either eye.
How It Helps: This point is connected to the gallbladder meridian, which is associated with decision-making and emotional stability. Tapping here can help alleviate feelings of resentment and anger while promoting clarity and compassion.
3. Under the Eye (Stomach Meridian)
Location: On the bone directly either eye.
How It Helps: This point is linked to the stomach meridian, which can help ease fear, anxiety, and worry and promote feelings of contentment, calmness, and safety. Tapping under the eye is also often used to address physical symptoms of stress, like digestive discomfort or an unsettled stomach.
4. Under the Nose (Governing Vessel)
Location: In the area directly between the nose and upper lip.
How It Helps: Tapping here can help release feelings of shame or powerlessness. It is particularly useful for cultivating self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and compassion for self and others.
5. Under the mouth (Conception Vessel)
Location: In the crease just below your bottom lip and above the chin.
How It Helps: This point, associated with the conception vessel meridian, helps to release feelings of confusion and uncertainty. Tapping here encourages clarity, certainty, confidence, and self-acceptance.
Bonus: Top of the Head (Meeting Point of Multiple Meridians)
Location: Directly on the crown of your head.
How It Helps: Although not located directly on the face, this point is part of the traditional EFT Tapping sequence and is where several major meridians intersect. It’s often the last point used, and it promotes spiritual connection while anchoring in the new balance that’s been created through the Tapping session.
Looking for more Tapping meridian points on the body? Here’s a complete guide to the traditional and alternative acupoints used in EFT Tapping.
Face Meridian Chart
How to Tap on Face Meridian Points
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to using the face meridian points in Tapping:
- Focus on the Issue: Begin by focusing on what’s bothering you, whether it’s stress, a strong emotion, or physical discomfort.
- Rate Your Intensity: Rate the intensity of your feeling on a scale of 0 to 10.
- Create a Setup Statement: Use a setup statement that acknowledges the issue while accepting yourself, such as “Even though I feel this anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself” or “Even though I’m in pain, I accept how I feel and choose to relax now.”
- Start Tapping: Tap about 5-7 times on each point. You can tap on just a few points on the face, or go through the entire Tapping sequence using all 9 Tapping points. As you tap, repeat reminder phrases to yourself that keep you focused on the issue, like “This anxiety,” “This worry,” or “This pain.”
- Reassess: After tapping through the points, take a deep breath and assess how you feel. Has the intensity of your emotion decreased? If necessary, continue tapping until you feel better.
New to Tapping and want a full breakdown of the Tapping points, the sequence to follow, and top tips for making the most of this technique? You can learn the basics of what Tapping is and how to do it here.
Ready to experience the full power of EFT Tapping?
Tapping on face meridian points is a simple, accessible tool that you can use anytime, anywhere to calm your mind and body. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, Tapping can bring you back to a state of balance in just a few minutes.
Want to try it for yourself? Download The Tapping Solution App today to explore our vast library of guided Tapping meditations, including sessions specifically designed to help with stress, anxiety, pain relief, focus, and more.
Whether you’re new to Tapping or a seasoned practitioner, our app has something for everyone to help you get the most out of this powerful practice.
Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner
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