Significance of the tapping points:
The charts, below, show the location of the tapping points used in The Basic Recipe and the finger points. While the mysteries of the meridians remain to be unraveled, there are, according to some experts, emotions that may be associated with each meridian. Below is a compilation, from several sources, of the emotional themes that may be released or restored as a result of tapping on each point.
The points in The Basic Recipe
| Name | Location | Meridian | Reactive Emotions/Themes | Balancing Emotion/Themes |
| Side of Hand (SH) | The fleshy part on the little finger side of either hand | Small Intestine Meridian (SI3/4) | Feeling divided, pulled in more than one direction | Decisiveness discernment |
| Top Of Head (TOH) | The area of the Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head, toward the crown, in line with the ears | Not a meridian endpoint but does stimulate the Governing Vessel (GV) – see below and other meridians | Self-criticism, lack of focus | Vitality, abundance, focus |
| Eye Brow (EB) | At the beginning of the eyebrow, just over from the bridge of the nose | Urinary Bladder Meridian (BL2) | Fear, suspicion, futility | Hope, courage, trust |
| Side Of Eye (SE) or Outside Eye (OE) | At the end of the eyebrow, this point falls on the bony protrusion on the side of the eye | Gall Bladder Meridian (GB1) | Rage, being judgmental | Acceptance, kindness. |
| Under Eye (UE) | On the bone underneath the eye, directly under the pupil | Stomach Meridian (ST2) | Obsessive worry | Trust in the larger picture |
| Under Nose (UN) | Under the nose in the vertical crevice above the upper lip | Governing Vessel (GV26) | Lacking courage to move forward, guilt | Sense of strength |
| Chin (CH) or Under Lip (UL) | Under the bottom lip in the depression between the lip & chin | Central or Conception Vessel (CV24) | Feeling vulnerable, shame | Feeling centered & secure |
| Collar Bone (CB) | Fleshy spot just below either collar bone on either side of the sternum | Kidney Meridian (K27)/ Adrenal Glands | Fear, isolation, shame | Gentleness with self, movement toward others |
| Under Arm (UA) | 4-6 inches below arm pit (bra strap) | Spleen Meridian (SP21) | Over-compassion, anxiety about other’s welfare | Fairness toward self, metabolizes input into self |
| The Finger Points: | Location | Meridian | Releases | Restores |
| Thumb (TH) | Edge of thumbnail away from index finger where thumbnail meets skin | Lung Meridian (LU11) | Grief, detachment | Inspiration (inhale), letting go (exhale), faith |
| Index Finger (IF) | As above, the edge of fingernail and skin closest to thumb | Large Intestine Meridian (LI1) | Controlling, holding on | Releasing |
| Middle Finger (MF) | As above, the edge of fingernail and skin closest to thumb | Pericardium Meridian (PC9) | Bewildered by choices & demands, neglecting heart’s needs | Discernment, prioritizing heart’s needs |
| Little Finger (LF) | Same as above, the edge of fingernail and skin closest to thumb | Heart Meridian (HT9) | Heartache, difficulty in expressing emotions. | Love for self & others |
| Back Of Hand (BH) | Back of hand, follow the line between the 4th & 5th fingers | Triple Warmer Meridian (TW2/3) | Depression, physical pain | Feeling safe |
| Rib (R)* (not included in EFT Basic Recipe) | Just below the breasts, on either side | Liver Meridian (LV14) | Rage against self, guilt | Kindness, compassion toward self |
| *Alternatively, Inside leg, near the kneecap (LV8) or the lateral side of the great toe (LV1) | (LV1/7/8) |