# Acupoints for Allergic Rhinitis

54 sourced protocols for Allergic Rhinitis. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/allergic-rhinitis

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-54 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LU09 (Great Source), LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/372670 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-128 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-301 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/846851 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1374-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1432-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1400-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST07 (Below The Arch) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2025.28.2.154 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST07 (Below The Arch) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2025.28.2.154 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3495-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | BL07 (Reaching Heaven), GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | BL12 (Wind Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.16841/j.issn1003-8450.2023.04.10 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI19 (Grain Bone Hole), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0707-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221110 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2014.02.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.06.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13463/j.cnki.cczyy.2025.11.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000680 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.20065/j.cnki.btcm.20230210 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046194 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), GV14 (Great Vertebra), XH08 (Nose Passage) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241202-k0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231107-0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI03 (Back Stream), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV04 (Life Gate), GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.4103/abr.abr_49_22 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LU09 (Great Source), LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1418-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV23 (Upper Star), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH08 (Nose Passage) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044429 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH08 (Nose Passage) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190412-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190412-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00405-022-07335-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Fang Yi-gong et al. A Study on the Basic Drugs and Points for Point Application in Summer to Treat the Diseases with Attacks in Winter. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 180-183 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 44 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | Na-Ra Han et al.. Effect of dexamethasone injection into Zusanli (ST 36) acupoint on ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 45 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | 张燕超. 针刺治疗过敏性鼻炎的临床疗效观察. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | 廖鹏腾. 基于中医传承辅助平台的针灸治疗变应性鼻炎选穴组方规律分析. 针灸临床杂志 ., 2018 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 47 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance) | – | – | acupuncturecourse.org | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 48 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance) | – | – | acupuncturecourse.org | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance) | – | – | acupuncturecourse.org | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance) | – | – | acupuncturecourse.org | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI04 | Junction Valley | Large Intestine Meridian | On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| LU10 | Fish Border | Lung Meridian | On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand. |
| SP03 | Great White | Spleen Meridian | Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| HT08 | Lesser Mansion | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests. |
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| LU07 | Interrupted Sequence | Lung Meridian | Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus. |
| SP06 | Three Yin Intersection | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| BL13 | Lung Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| LV03 | Great Surge | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot in the depression the distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones. |
| BL23 | Kidney Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| BL07 | Reaching Heaven | Bladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| BL20 | Spleen Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| GV20 | 100 Convergences | Governing Vessel | On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears. |
| BL12 | Wind Gate | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| BL21 | Stomach Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| BL43 | Vital Region Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| BL25 | Large Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV03 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| LI19 | Grain Bone Hole | Large Intestine Meridian | Right below lateral margin of the nostril level with GV26. |
| GV16 | Wind Mansion | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline directly below external occipital protuberance in the depression the between trapezius of the both sides. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| XH08 | Nose Passage | Extra Points: Head | At the highest point of the naso-labial groove. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| TB21 | Ear Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the anterior to the supratragic notch and behind posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| GB02 | Hearing Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| XB01A | Asthma Rest | Extra Points: Back | 1 thumb width lateral to the GV14. |
| XB01B | Relieve Dyspnoea | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depression the below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. |
| BL15 | Heart Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV11 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| BL17 | Diaphragm Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. |

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