# XH16 Anmian (Peaceful Sleep) – Extra Points: Head

安眠 · ān mián

Location: Behind the ear, midway between fengchi gb-20 & yifeng sj-17, close but slightly posterior & inferior to the wangu gb-12.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/xh16

## Indications

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

Agitation, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Dizziness, Epilepsy, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Insomnia, Pacify Liver, Pacify Liver, Headache, Headache, Palpitations, Restlessness, Tinnitus

## Most often selected alongside XH16

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

- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 17 protocols
- HT07 (Spirit Gate) – 16 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 14 protocols
- KD06 (Shining Sea) – 10 protocols
- XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) – 9 protocols
- XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness) – 8 protocols
- XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness) – 8 protocols
- XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness) – 8 protocols

## Protocols using XH16

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Sensorineural, Sudden Hearing Loss | SI19, KD03, TB03, TB05, TB17, GB02, LV03, XH16 | 28 days | doi:10.2196/69163 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia | SP06, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH16 | – | doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2026.102292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Cancer Related | SP06, LV03, XH03, XH16 | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10756-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic | LI04, SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH16 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1835295 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic | SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH16 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1855633 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Primary | XH16 | 10 days | doi:10.1177/19336586251414801 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic | HT07, PC06, GV20, XH16 | 21 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220815-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Perimenopausal | BL23, KD03, GV20, XH16 | 23 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220909-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Insomnia | LU07, LI04, BL15, BL19, BL23, KD06, LV03, GV20, XH03, XH16 | 42 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230822-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinitis Allergic Persistent | LI20, HT07, PC07, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH09, XH16 | 14 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230959 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Insomnia Chronic, Depression Mild | SP06, HT07, KD06, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH16 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Insomnia Chronic, Depression Mild | ST25, SP06, HT07, KD06, CV04, CV08, CV12, GV02, GV14, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH16 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic | SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, GV20, XH16 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.11.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | LU09, LI04, SP06, HT07, PC06, GB20, GV20, XH03, XH16 | 28 days | doi:10.1016/j.explore.2025.103231 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Withdrawal Insomnia, Addiction Methamphetamine, Withdrawal Depression, Withdrawal Anxiety | ST36, SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20, XH03, XH16 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043508 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia Chronic | BL62, KD06, GV20, XH16 | 23 days | doi:10.2147/NSS.S521578 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia | CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, XH03, XH16 | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250816-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysgeusia, Fatigue Cancer-related | LI02, LI04, SP06, LV03, XH03, XH12, XH13, XH16 | 56 days | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10756-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Breast, Insomnia Chemotherapy-related | BL15, BL18, BL23, GB25, LV14, CV14, GV20, XH03, XH16 | 35 days | doi:10.2147/NSS.S604964 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Menopause, Insomnia Menopausal | SP06, HT07, BL15, BL23, BL62, KD06, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH16 | 21 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.180390 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Menopause, Insomnia Menopausal | SP06, HT07, BL15, BL23, BL62, KD06, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH16, CYC11, IAC03, IN01, TF10 | 21 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.180390 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia | SP06, HT07, KD06, GB13, GB20, GB21, XH16 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Insomnia, Not Communicating Heart, Not Communicating Kidney, Not Communicating Heart, Not Communicating Kidney | SP06, HT07, BL15, BL23, KD03, XH16 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Spleen Qi Deficiency, Insomnia, Heart Qi Deficiency, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Heart Qi Deficiency | SP01, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL20, XH16 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Fire Liver, Insomnia, Fire Liver | SP06, HT07, BL18, BL19, GB12, XH16 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Insomnia, Stomach Problems, Stomach Problems | ST36, SP06, HT07, BL21, XH16 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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