Location
At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows.
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which XH03 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAnxietyBenefit EyesBenefit NoseCalm MindNasal CongestionConvulsions (infant)Convulsions InfantileNasal DischargeEye DisorderDizzinessDizziness PostpartumHigh Blood PressureInsomniaNosebleedFacial PainHeadacheRestlessnessRhinitisShenVertigoWind
Protocols using XH03
The 50 best-sourced of 275, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.
- Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Discharge, Sneezing, Rhinitis Persistent – LI04, LI19, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, BL20, BL23, GB20, GV16, GV23, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0707-0 ↗)
- Smoking Cessation, Nicotine Dependence – LU07, LI04, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.1155/2015/189694 ↗)
- Depression, Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance Difficulty Falling Asleep, Sleep Disturbance Nighttime Awakening, Sleep Disturbance Early Morning Awakening – SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1155/2016/1069597 ↗)
- Headache Episodic, Headache Tension-type, Headache Chronic – LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB20, GB41, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.1177/0333102421989620 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae – ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL15, KD03, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Depression Moderate-severe – LI04, ST16, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae – LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 ↗)
- Memory Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative, Attention Impairment – ST36, PC06, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s13063-021-05534-9 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia – SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.20563 ↗)
- Anxiety, Tremor, Parkinson Disease – SP06, HT07, GV19, GV20, GV21, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.32133 ↗)
- Depression, Insomnia, Concentration Poor, Limbs Weakness, Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Mental, Fatigue Physical, Fatigue General, Activity Reduced, Motivation Reduced – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗)
- Eye Pain, Vision Blurred, Eye Dryness, Eye Fatigue, Vision Distorted, Scotoma Central, Macular Degeneration Laser-induced – LI04, ST02, ST07, ST36, BL02, TB05, TB23, GB14, GB20, GB37, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034735 ↗)
- Fever, Seizure, Autonomic Dysfunction, Consciousness Impaired, Encephalitis Autoimmune, Mental Abnormality, Memory Disorder, Movement Involuntary – ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV23, GV26, XH03 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038546 ↗)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Parkinson's Disease, Bradykinesia, Daytime Sleepiness, Sleep Disorder, Tremor Rest, Rigidity Muscular – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, LV03, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17862 ↗)
- Hemiplegia, Upper Limb Weakness, Paralysis Hand, Apraxia Hand, Stroke Pediatric – LI04, LI11, SP06, PC06, GB07, GV20, GV23, XH03 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044948 ↗)
- Anxiety, Mood Depressed, Depression Subthreshold – ST25, ST36, HT07, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05165-6 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major, Mood Dysphoric – LI04, ST08, SP06, BL13, BL17, BL19, BL42, BL46, BL48, KD01, LV03, CV06, CV12, CV15, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.761419 ↗)
- Anxiety, Smoking Cessation, Sleep Disturbance, Nicotine Dependence, Withdrawal Craving – LU07, LI04, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.1186/s13020-022-00649-w ↗)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 ↗)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – BL15, GB13, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 ↗)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – ST40, KD13, PC06, LV03, XH03 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 ↗)
- Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative, Memory Impairment Postoperative, Attention Deficit Postoperative – PC06, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1637566 ↗)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Major, Fatigue Emotional – ST36, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.2147/ndt.s405728 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Emotional Disturbance Post-stroke – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL23, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV17, GV20, GV24, GV26, XH03 (doi:10.19763/j.cnki.2096-7403.2025.06.03 ↗)
- Palpitations, Insomnia, Anxiety Generalized – LI04, SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023178 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis – LI04, LI20, XH03 (doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221110 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, Neurosis, Menopausal Syndrome, Post-stroke Depression – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221103-k0001 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea – GB20, GV14, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2014.02.004 ↗)
- Dementia, Cognitive Impairment – ST36, GB39, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.20140/j.2095-7785.2025.04.12 ↗)
- Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke – ST40, GB20, GB39, GV14, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.20140/j.2095-7785.2025.04.12 ↗)
- Insomnia – PC06, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2008.03.010 ↗)
- Insomnia Primary – SP06, HT07, KD03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023011 ↗)
- Cognitive Impairment Mild Post-stroke – KD03, GB39, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2023.000123 ↗)
- Cognitive Impairment Mild Post-stroke – HT05, HT07, HT09, KD03, GB39, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2023.000123 ↗)
- Depression – LI04, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2025.08.1024 ↗)
- Insomnia, Irritability, Sleep Disorder, Liver-fire Pattern, Liver Fire Disturbing Heart Pattern – SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.27740/d.cnki.gqhdx.2024.000454 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Neuropsychiatric Disorder – ST36, ST40, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV26, XH03 (doi:10.19763/j.cnki.2096-7403.2023.02.05 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis – LI20, GB20, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.06.003 ↗)
- Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive Impairment Mild – ST36, SP03, HT08, BL62, BL66, KD03, KD06, PC08, CV12, CV14, GV20, GV23, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000006 ↗)
- Insomnia Cancer-related – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV04, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.20235/j.issn.2095-1752.2025.08.002 ↗)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Post-stroke, Hopelessness – LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.06.003 ↗)
- Depression Cancer-related – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023201 ↗)
- Anxiety, Dizziness, Insomnia, Balance Disorder, Vestibular Dysfunction – GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231201-k0001 ↗)
- Abdominal Pain, Bowel Dysfunction, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome – ST25, ST36, ST37, SP06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13463/j.cnki.cczyy.2012.04.007 ↗)
- Depression Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's Disease Early Stage – GV20, GV23, GV24, XH03 (doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000059 ↗)
- Hives, Allergic Rhinitis, Lung-wei-qi Deficiency – LI20, XH03 (doi:10.13463/j.cnki.cczyy.2025.11.009 ↗)
- Diarrhea Functional, Spleen-stomach Deficiency – ST25, ST36, SP09, BL20, BL25, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV12, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184 ↗)
- Diarrhea Functional, Spleen-stomach Deficiency – ST36, SP09, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184 ↗)
- Post-stroke Sequelae, Paralysis Upper Limb Spastic, Hypertonia Upper Limb – GB20, GV20, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240925-0001 ↗)
- Post-stroke Sequelae, Paralysis Upper Limb Spastic, Hypertonia Upper Limb – LU05, HT01, GB20, GV20, GV26, XH03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240925-0001 ↗)
Most often selected alongside XH03
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with XH03. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- GV20100 Convergences196 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley109 protocols
- LV03Great Surge107 protocols
- SP06Three Yin Intersection103 protocols
- PC06Inner Gate100 protocols
- ST36Leg Three Miles95 protocols
- HT07Spirit Gate90 protocols
- GV24Spirit Court64 protocols
- GB20Wind Pool54 protocols
- XH01AFour Spirit Brightness31 protocols
- XH01BFour Spirit Brightness31 protocols
- XH01CFour Spirit Brightness31 protocols
