The Four Seas are a category of acupoints which have a powerful effect on systems that perform specific functions in the animal’s body.
The Four Seas are:
Sea of Chi
Sea of Blood
Sea of Marrow
Sea of Water & Grain
We are going to focus on the Sea of Chi acupoints. The Sea of Chi points influence the quantity and strength of the flow of chi. When a horse is experiencing an excess of chi, they may be extremely restless or hyperactive, overly aggressive or angry, eyes bulging, or indicating that his head hurts. Indications that a horse is experiencing a chi deficiency include lethargy, shortness of breath, weakness, poor appetite, or low spirited.
The following Sea of Chi Points can be used for either Excess or Deficient Chi conditions: St 9, CV 17, GV 15, GV 14. See the chart below for locations of these acupoints.