# XH03 Yintang (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) – Extra Points: Head

印堂 · yìn táng

Location: At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/xh03

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Agitation, Anxiety, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Nose, Benefit Nose, Calm Mind, Calm Mind, Nasal Congestion, Nasal Congestion, Convulsions (infant), Convulsions Infantile, Nasal Discharge, Nasal Discharge, Eye Disorder, Eye Disorder, Dizziness, Dizziness Postpartum, Dizziness Postpartum, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Insomnia, Nosebleed, Facial Pain, Facial Pain, Headache, Headache, Restlessness, Rhinitis, Shen, Vertigo, Wind

## Most often selected alongside XH03

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 196 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 109 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 107 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 103 protocols
- PC06 (Inner Gate) – 100 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 95 protocols
- HT07 (Spirit Gate) – 90 protocols
- GV24 (Spirit Court) – 64 protocols

## Protocols using XH03 (50 best-sourced of 275)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Discharge, Sneezing, Rhinitis Persistent | LI04, LI19, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, BL20, BL23, GB20, GV16, GV23, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0707-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Smoking Cessation, Nicotine Dependence | LU07, LI04, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | 24 days | doi:10.1155/2015/189694 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance Difficulty Falling Asleep, Sleep Disturbance Nighttime Awakening, Sleep Disturbance Early Morning Awakening | SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.1155/2016/1069597 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Episodic, Headache Tension-type, Headache Chronic | LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB20, GB41, LV03, GV20, XH03 | 42 days | doi:10.1177/0333102421989620 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae | ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL15, KD03, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | 30 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Depression Moderate-severe | LI04, ST16, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 180 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae | LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 180 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative, Attention Impairment | ST36, PC06, XH03 | 5 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-021-05534-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia | SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.20563 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Tremor, Parkinson Disease | SP06, HT07, GV19, GV20, GV21, GV24, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.32133 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 28 days | doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 56 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034735 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fever, Seizure, Autonomic Dysfunction, Consciousness Impaired, Encephalitis Autoimmune, Mental Abnormality, Memory Disorder, Movement Involuntary | ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV23, GV26, XH03 | 112 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038546 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Parkinson's Disease, Bradykinesia, Daytime Sleepiness, Sleep Disorder, Tremor Rest, Rigidity Muscular | LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, LV03, GV24, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17862 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Upper Limb Weakness, Paralysis Hand, Apraxia Hand, Stroke Pediatric | LI04, LI11, SP06, PC06, GB07, GV20, GV23, XH03 | 150 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044948 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Mood Depressed, Depression Subthreshold | ST25, ST36, HT07, LV03, GV20, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05165-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.761419 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Smoking Cessation, Sleep Disturbance, Nicotine Dependence, Withdrawal Craving | LU07, LI04, GV20, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s13020-022-00649-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild | GV20, GV24, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild | BL15, GB13, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild | ST40, KD13, PC06, LV03, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative, Memory Impairment Postoperative, Attention Deficit Postoperative | PC06, GV20, XH03 | 1 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1637566 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Major, Fatigue Emotional | ST36, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | 42 days | doi:10.2147/ndt.s405728 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Palpitations, Insomnia, Anxiety Generalized | LI04, SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023178 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis | LI04, LI20, XH03 | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221110 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea | GB20, GV14, GV20, XH03 | 36 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2014.02.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dementia, Cognitive Impairment | ST36, GB39, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, XH03 | – | doi:10.20140/j.2095-7785.2025.04.12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke | ST40, GB20, GB39, GV14, GV20, GV24, XH03 | – | doi:10.20140/j.2095-7785.2025.04.12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia | PC06, GV20, XH03 | 30 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2008.03.010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia Primary | SP06, HT07, KD03, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Mild Post-stroke | KD03, GB39, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 42 days | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2023.000123 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Mild Post-stroke | HT05, HT07, HT09, KD03, GB39, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 42 days | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2023.000123 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression | LI04, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2025.08.1024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Irritability, Sleep Disorder, Liver-fire Pattern, Liver Fire Disturbing Heart Pattern | SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | 21 days | doi:10.27740/d.cnki.gqhdx.2024.000454 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis | LI20, GB20, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.06.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive Impairment Mild | ST36, SP03, HT08, BL62, BL66, KD03, KD06, PC08, CV12, CV14, GV20, GV23, GV24, XH03 | 90 days | doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia Cancer-related | LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV04, GV20, GV24, XH03 | – | doi:10.20235/j.issn.2095-1752.2025.08.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Post-stroke, Hopelessness | LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.06.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Cancer-related | LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023201 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Dizziness, Insomnia, Balance Disorder, Vestibular Dysfunction | GV20, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231201-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Abdominal Pain, Bowel Dysfunction, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome | ST25, ST36, ST37, SP06, LV03, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.13463/j.cnki.cczyy.2012.04.007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's Disease Early Stage | GV20, GV23, GV24, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000059 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hives, Allergic Rhinitis, Lung-wei-qi Deficiency | LI20, XH03 | – | doi:10.13463/j.cnki.cczyy.2025.11.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diarrhea Functional, Spleen-stomach Deficiency | ST25, ST36, SP09, BL20, BL25, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV12, GV20, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diarrhea Functional, Spleen-stomach Deficiency | ST36, SP09, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, XH03 | 28 days | doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Post-stroke Sequelae, Paralysis Upper Limb Spastic, Hypertonia Upper Limb | GB20, GV20, XH03 | 20 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240925-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Post-stroke Sequelae, Paralysis Upper Limb Spastic, Hypertonia Upper Limb | LU05, HT01, GB20, GV20, GV26, XH03 | 20 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240925-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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