# Acupoints for Amnesia

1 sourced protocol for Amnesia. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/amnesia

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST26 (Outer Mound), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | HUANG Yong, LIAO Xiao-ming, LI Xiao-xi & SONG Yuan-bin. Clinical Observation on the Effects of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture in 40 Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 264-266 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2018/7619197 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022956 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250113-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | ZHANG Yue-feng, REN Gui-fang & ZHANG Xiu-chun. Acupuncture plus Cupping for Treating Insomnia in College Students. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 185-188 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 6 | CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Mei Jing et al. Acupuncture treatment of senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | WU Di. Acupuncture treatment of senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), LV03 (Great Surge), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | SHEN Wei-dong et al. Acupuncture treatment of senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 9 | KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | YANG Xiang-tan. Acupuncture treatment of senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 10 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | SUN Chang-wang. Acupuncture treatment of senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 11 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), KD04 (Large Bell), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | WANG Zhen-long. Acupuncture treatment of senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | GENG Jian. Drug-oxygen-acupuncture therapy for senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Hou Anle et al. Drug-oxygen-acupuncture therapy for senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL09 (Jade Pillow), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV15 (Turtledove Tail), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | DONG Yu-xiang et al. Electroacupuncture and point injection for senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 15 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | DONG Jun-feng. Point injection therapy for senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 16 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | 耿飞. 针刺督脉组穴治疗血管性认知障碍的临床研究. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 17 | KD04 (Large Bell), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2052-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05023-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | GV04 (Life Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250724 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230405-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.022173 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60099-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD03 (Great Stream), KD04 (Large Bell), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.909712 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1676496 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000027218 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | KD03 (Great Stream) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/304804 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022956 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI06 (Support The Aged), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240424-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05023-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| HT07 | Spirit Gate | Heart Meridian | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris. |
| PC06 | Inner Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| ST40 | Abundant Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to the ST38 about 2 finger breadth (middle finger) lateral to the anterior border of the tibia. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| TB05 | Outer Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | 2 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the line connecting TB04 and tip of the olecranon the between radius and ulna. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| SP10 | Sea Of Blood | Spleen Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris. |
| BL10 | Celestial Pillar | Bladder Meridian | 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius. |
| KD04 | Large Bell | Kidney Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression the anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the achilles tendon. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| BL18 | Liver Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV08 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| BL09 | Jade Pillow | Bladder Meridian | 2.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 13 thumb widths lateral to the midline in the depression on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| CV15 | Turtledove Tail | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1 thumb width below xiphoid process, locate point with patient supine with arms raised. |
| 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. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| XH01A | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01B | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01C | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01D | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| KD01 | Bubbling Spring | Kidney Meridian | On the sole in the depression the when foot is in the plantar flexion the approximately at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the line connecting base of the 2nd and 3rd toes and heel. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| BL01 | Bright Eyes / Eye Point | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus. |
| SI06 | Support The Aged | Small Intestine Meridian | Dorsal to the head of the ulna; when palm face chest point is in the bonny cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna. |

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