# Acupoints for Common Cold

27 sourced protocols for Common Cold. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/common-cold

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL12 (Wind Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nem055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nem055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LU06 (Collection Hole), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI06 (Diverging Passage), LI07 (Warm Flow), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST42 (Surging Yang), SP02 (Great Capital), SP08 (Earth'S Cure), HT05 (Inward Connection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI06 (Support The Aged), BL58 (Taking Flight), BL63 (Golden Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD04 (Large Bell), PC06 (Inner Gate), PC07 (Great Mound), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB07 (Convergence & Gathering), GB37 (Bright Light), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30006-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210529 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.19945/j.cnki.issn.1006-3250.2017.01.042 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), 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), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), 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), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 8 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 9 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 10 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), GV12 (Body Pillar), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 11 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 12 | SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 13 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 14 | LU10 (Fish Border), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 15 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB06 (Branch Ditch), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 16 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 17 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 18 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 19 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 20 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 21 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 22 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 23 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL29 (Middle Spine Shu), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XH18 (Lower Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 27 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| LU06 | Collection Hole | Lung Meridian | On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| LI06 | Diverging Passage | Large Intestine Meridian | With elbow flexed and radial side of the arm upward, point is on the line connecting LI05 and LI11 3 thumb widths above the crease of the wrist. |
| LI07 | Warm Flow | Large Intestine Meridian | With elbow flexed and radial side of the arm upward, point is on the line connecting LI05 and LI11, 5 thumb widths above the crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| ST42 | Surging Yang | Stomach Meridian | On the dome of the instep of the foot between tendons of the long extensor muscle of the great the toe and long extensor muscle of the toes where pulsation of the dorsal artery of the foot is palpable. |
| SP02 | Great Capital | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe distal and inferior to the 1st metatarsodigital joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SP08 | Earth'S Cure | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths below SP09 on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and SP09. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL58 | Taking Flight | Bladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths directly above the BL60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 thumb width lateral and inferior to the BL57. |
| BL63 | Golden Gate | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the foot directly below anterior border of the external malleolus on the lower border of the cuboid bone. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PC07 | Great Mound | Pericardium Meridian | In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| 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. |
| TB07 | Convergence & Gathering | Triple Burner Meridian | At the level with TB06 on the ulnar side of the TB06 on the radial border of the ulna. |
| GB37 | Bright Light | Gallbladder Meridian | 5 thumb widths directly above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL11 | Great Shuttle | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| TB06 | Branch Ditch | Triple Burner Meridian | 3 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 on the radial side of the extensor digitorum. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from 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. |
| BL29 | Middle Spine Shu | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH18 | Lower Saliva Receptacle | Extra Points: Head | 1 thumb width lateral to the chengjiang (cv. 24), at the mental foramen of the mandible.. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL26 | Original Qi Gate 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 5th lumbar vertebra. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |

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