The 13 Ghost Points of Sun Si-Miao

The 13 Ghost Points were developed in the 6th century by physician Sun Si-Miao to treat mental disorders that were thought to be caused by spirit possession.

Sun Si-Miao shifted the idea of spirit possession as a cause of illness, to the idea of having too much phlegm, and invasion of wind, heat, and dampness in the body. He also understood the points serve to cultivate your sense of self throughout your lifetime.

Each ghost point has a specific use and is often used together to help anxiety, overwhelm, dizziness, or even not feeling like yourself.

Some more extreme conditions that these points are used for include mania, bipolar, hallucinations, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and suicidal thoughts.

In our day and age, I see these points as helping to bring a deeper connection to one's self, and a feeling of rootedness in one's path. We wouldn’t be where we are without those who came before us, so honoring our ancestors is an important part of finding oneself. I find these points help create space in an overwhelmed nervous system which so many of us experience these days.

Here is a list of the 13 Ghost Points of Sun Si-Miao :

GV 26 Ghost Palace

GV 23 Ghost Hall

GV 16 Ghost Pillow

CV 24 Ghost Market

LU 11 Ghost Faith

LI 11 Ghost Leg

PC 7 Ghost Heart

PC 8 Ghost Cave

ST 6 Ghost Bed

SP 1 Ghost Fortress

UB 62 Ghost Path

Guifeng (Extra Point) Ghost Seal

CV 1 (alternative) Ghost Store