# Acupoints for Bell's Palsy

20 sourced protocols for Bell's Palsy. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/bells-palsy

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST08 (Head Corner) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST01 (Tear Container), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB17 (Hurricane), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-71 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST01 (Tear Container), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB17 (Hurricane), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0777-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST04 (Earth Granary), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0893-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD03 (Great Stream) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.1088138 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03970-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240016 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-018-2699-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/5419407 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03754-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250622 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST08 (Head Corner), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230717-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240826-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240826-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD03 (Great Stream), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XL10A (Eight Winds), XL10B (Eight Winds), XL10C (Eight Winds), XL10D (Eight Winds), XL10E (Eight Winds), XL10F (Eight Winds), XL10G (Eight Winds), XL10H (Eight Winds), XU09A (Eight Evils), XU09B (Eight Evils), XU09C (Eight Evils), XU09D (Eight Evils), XU09E (Eight Evils), XU09F (Eight Evils), XU09G (Eight Evils), XU09H (Eight Evils) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.1088138 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST01 (Tear Container), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.112675 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03970-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190101-k00014 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), XH29 (One Hole) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250622 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI19 (Grain Bone Hole), ST01 (Tear Container), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB01 (Pupil Crevice), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250220-k0009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2015.01.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2023/9304934 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.13045/jar.25.0024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI19 (Grain Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB01 (Pupil Crevice), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.27465/d.cnki.gzzyc.2020.000523 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST01 (Tear Container), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), BL59 (Tarsus Yang), BL62 (Extending Vessel), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000108 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST44 (Inner Court), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000108 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2024.000964 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB37 (Bright Light) | – | – | doi:10.16295/j.cnki.0257-358x.2025.08.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV04 (Life Gate), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2024.000964 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), GB14 (Yang Bright), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241230-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV23 (Clean Spring), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250218-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200520-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | 蒲柳林吉欢陈伟豪曹露西林淑君陈淑莲李成璐傅强张毅敏 朱明敏. 基于数据挖掘技术探讨针灸治疗周围性面瘫急性期的选穴规律. 时珍国医国药 ., 2019 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | 李平平周鸿飞. 基于数据挖掘对周围性面瘫急性期针刺选穴规律的探究. 中国民族民间医药 ., 2021 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 36 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | 李平平周鸿飞. 基于数据挖掘对周围性面瘫急性期针刺选穴规律的探究. 中国民族民间医药 ., 2021 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 37 | BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), XH18 (Lower Saliva Receptacle), XH29 (One Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60061-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-158 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), BL08 (Declining Connection), GB06 (Suspended Tuft), GB18 (Spirit Support), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000005562 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | ST01 (Tear Container), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/5419407 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST04 (Earth Granary), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/6531743 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.3390/healthcare11182546 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI19 (Grain Bone Hole), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpain.2024.1474103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240877 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| ST08 | Head Corner | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| 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. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST01 | Tear Container | Stomach Meridian | With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed. |
| ST09 | Man's Prognosis | Stomach Meridian | Level with tip of the adam's apple where pulsation of the common the carotid artery is palpable on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| LI14 | Upper Arm Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| XH05 | Supreme Yang (Sun) | Extra Points: Head | At the temple, in the tender depression the approximately 1 thumb width posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow & the outer canthus of the eye. |
| XL10A | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-43. |
| XL10B | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-44. |
| XL10C | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-45. |
| XL10D | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-46. |
| XL10E | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-47. |
| XL10F | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-48. |
| XL10G | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-49. |
| XL10H | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-50. |
| XU09A | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09B | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09C | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09D | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09E | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09F | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09G | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09H | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| ST03 | Great Bone Hole | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove. |
| ST05 | Great Reception | Stomach Meridian | Anterior to the angle of the mandible on the anterior border of the attached portion of the masseter where pulsation of the facial artery is palpable in the groovelike depression the appearing when cheek is bulged. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| XH04 | Fish Waist | Extra Points: Head | In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression the directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward. |
| XH29 | One Hole | Extra Points: Head | On the cheek, 0.5 thumb widths anterior to the earlap, the same levelas the midpoint of the earlap. |
| LI19 | Grain Bone Hole | Large Intestine Meridian | Right below lateral margin of the nostril level with GV26. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| BL01 | Bright Eyes / Eye Point | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus. |
| BL59 | Tarsus Yang | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the BL60. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| GB37 | Bright Light | Gallbladder Meridian | 5 thumb widths directly above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| XH12 | Golden Liquid | Extra Points: Head | In the mouth, on the vein the in the left side of the frenulum of the tongue. |
| XH13 | Jade Fluid | Extra Points: Head | In the mouth, on the vein the in the right side of the frenulum of the tongue. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH18 | Lower Saliva Receptacle | Extra Points: Head | 1 thumb width lateral to the chengjiang (cv. 24), at the mental foramen of the mandible.. |
| BL08 | Declining Connection | Bladder Meridian | 5.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| GB06 | Suspended Tuft | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| GB18 | Spirit Support | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head, 4 thumb widths above the anterior hairline and 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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. |

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