EFT Meridian Theory & Acupressure Points 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Top of Head (TH) tapping point in EFT corresponds to the crown of the skull and is associated with which energy channel?
- Conception Vessel
- Governing Vessel (Correct answer)
- Triple Warmer meridian
- Spleen meridian
Correct answer: Governing Vessel
The Top of Head point (Du 20/Baihui) is located on the Governing Vessel, which runs along the midline of the back and over the top of the head.
Question 2: The Chin (Ch) tapping point in EFT, located in the indentation between the bottom of the lower lip and the chin, corresponds to which vessel?
- Stomach meridian
- Governing Vessel
- Conception Vessel (Correct answer)
- Spleen meridian
Correct answer: Conception Vessel
The Chin point (Ren 24/Chengjiang) is located on the Conception Vessel, which runs along the midline of the front of the body.
Question 3: The Side of Eye (SE) tapping point, located on the outer corner of the eye socket, corresponds to which meridian?
- Bladder meridian
- Liver meridian
- Triple Warmer meridian
- Gallbladder meridian (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Gallbladder meridian
The Side of Eye point corresponds to the Gallbladder meridian, which in TCM is associated with rage, fury, and resentment.
Question 4: The Under Nose (UN) tapping point, located between the nose and the upper lip, corresponds to which energy channel?
- Conception Vessel
- Governing Vessel (Correct answer)
- Large Intestine meridian
- Stomach meridian
Correct answer: Governing Vessel
The Under Nose point (Du 26/Renzhong) is located on the Governing Vessel, which runs along the spine and over the midline of the face.
Question 5: How many main meridians are recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine that form the energetic basis for EFT tapping points?
- 8
- 10
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 12
TCM recognizes 12 main meridians corresponding to major organ systems; EFT also draws on the Governing and Conception extraordinary vessels, making 14 pathways total.
Question 6: According to the meridian-based theory underlying EFT, what fundamentally causes all negative emotions?
- Irrational cognitive beliefs stored in the prefrontal cortex
- A disruption or blockage in the body's meridian energy system (Correct answer)
- Hormonal imbalances in the endocrine system triggered by stress
- Unresolved neurological patterns in the limbic system
Correct answer: A disruption or blockage in the body's meridian energy system
EFT is founded on Gary Craig's discovery statement that 'The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system,' placing meridian disruptions at the root of emotional distress.
Question 7: The Gamut Point, used in the 9 Gamut Procedure of classic EFT, is located on the back of the hand between the ring and little fingers and corresponds to which meridian?
- Heart meridian
- Triple Warmer (Triple Heater) meridian (Correct answer)
- Small Intestine meridian
- Liver meridian
Correct answer: Triple Warmer (Triple Heater) meridian
The Gamut Point is located on the Triple Warmer (also called Triple Heater or San Jiao) meridian, which in TCM governs the body's overall energy distribution and stress response.
EFT Meridian Theory & Acupressure Points 2
The Top of Head (TH) tapping point in EFT corresponds to the crown of the skull and is associated with which energy channel?