# Acupoints for Cerebrovascular Accident

1 sourced protocol for Cerebrovascular Accident. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/cerebrovascular-accident

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1080/08941939.2024.2434093 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221019-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20251006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230623-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.07.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230623-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | Zhao XF, Su SJ, Guo YH, Wang S. Mortality and recurrence of vascular disease among stroke patients treated with combined TCM therapy. J Tradit Chin Med 2012; 32(2): 173-178 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 9 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.2196/74981 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB02 (Fluid Gate), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04916-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.170743 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0281968 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210404-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12903-025-07190-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191231-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240613-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240613-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | KD11 (Pubic Bone), CV02 (Curved Bone), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250302-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI13 (Arm Five Li), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1780918 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV01 (Big Mound), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), LV04 (Mound Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | 王文琴张永臣贾红玲. 太冲穴古代文献应用分析. 针灸临床杂志 ., 2013 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT05 (Inward Connection), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/4689296 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52580 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-022-06280-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250306-k0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2024.06.011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/crnm/2219978 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1002/brb3.70373 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST09 (Man's Prognosis), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.11.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST01 (Tear Container), ST04 (Earth Granary), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL04 (Deviating Turn), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.72438 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | YAO Li-jun et al.. Tapping along meridians on back combined with acupuncture of “Qi Shen Zhen” (Seven acupoints for regulating mind) improves symptoms of post-stroke anxiety disorder patients. 针刺研究, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 33 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), HT01 (Highest Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035755 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), PC04 (Cleft Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035755 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL03 (Eyebrow Ascension), BL04 (Deviating Turn), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-026-05957-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL28 (Bladder Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.2147/cia.s37531 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST31 (Thigh Gate), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Wu Yong. Effects of Electroacupuncture at the Nerve Trunk for Treatment of Apoplectic Hemiplegia at the Spastic Stage. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(3): 183-185 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10072-025-08072-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/ijgm.s441978 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.04.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.201110 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | GB06 (Suspended Tuft), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12984-025-01827-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1609815 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221231-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221115-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240627-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240627-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | 吕菲苏莉. 基于古文献探析照海穴临床应用特点. 光明中医 ., 2021 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 49 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1002/brb3.71496 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| HT01 | Highest Spring | Heart Meridian | When upper arm is abducted point is in the center of the axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| SI10 | Upper Arm Shu Point | Small Intestine Meridian | When arm is adducted, point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold in the depression the inferior to the scapular spine. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| SI09 | True Shoulder | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint; when arm is adducted point is 1 thumb width above the posterior end of the axillary fold. |
| TB02 | Fluid Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is located in the depression the proximal to the margin of the web between ringer and small fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP09 | Yin Mound Spring | Spleen Meridian | On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. |
| TB13 | Upper Arm Convergence | Triple Burner Meridian | On the line joining olecranon the and TB14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle. |
| TB15 | Heavenly Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | Midway between GB21 and SI13 on the superior angle of the scapula. |
| 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. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| KD11 | Pubic Bone | Kidney Meridian | 5 thumb widths below umbilicus on the superior border of the symphysis pubis 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV02. |
| CV02 | Curved Bone | Conception Vessel | On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis. |
| CV09 | Water Separation | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1 thumb width above the umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| LI13 | Arm Five Li | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 3 thumb widths above the LI11. |
| 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. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| LV01 | Big Mound | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| LV02 | Passing Between | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV04 | Mound Centre | Liver Meridian | Anterior to the medial malleolus midway between SP05 and ST41 in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of the tibialis anterior. |
| HT05 | Inward Connection | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GV15 | Gate Of Muteness | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline in the depression the below spinous process of the 1st cervical vertebra. |
| 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. |
| ST01 | Tear Container | Stomach Meridian | With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL04 | Deviating Turn | Bladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the distance from GV24 to the ST08. |
| 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| 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. |
| PC04 | Cleft Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| ST39 | Lower Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 9 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| BL03 | Eyebrow Ascension | Bladder Meridian | Directly above the BL02, 0.5 thumb widths within the anterior hairline between GV24 and BL04. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| GB15 | Head Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head directly above the pupil and 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of the line connecting GV24 and ST08. |
| GB41 | Foot Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| BL28 | Bladder Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL32 | Second Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine just at the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| ST31 | Thigh Gate | Stomach Meridian | On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius. |
| ST32 | Crouching Rabbit | Stomach Meridian | On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST41 | Dividing Cleft | Stomach Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |
| 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. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| 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. |
| MS06 | Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From Qianshencong (1 cun anterior to GV20) obliquely to GB06 Xuanli, crossing the bladder and gallbladder meridians. |
| 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. |

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