# Acupoints for Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke

17 sourced protocols for Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/cognitive-impairment-post-stroke

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0795-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-1054-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1337-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000023803 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.2196/74981 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.19621/j.cnki.11-3555/r.2022.1614 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2020.10.037 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.20140/j.2095-7785.2025.04.12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221115-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200311-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | BL15 (Heart Shu Point), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210811-0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | GB13 (Spirit Root), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.07.014 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | 王琳王子欣苏莉 史俍元. 基于数据挖掘论近15年针刺治疗脑卒中后认知障碍临床选穴规律. 世界中医药 ., 2022 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the 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. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |

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