# Acupoints for Copd

33 sourced protocols for Copd. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/copd

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), LI18 (Beside The Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004879 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), LI18 (Beside The Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), GB12 (Mastoid Process), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2341-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), KD01 (Bubbling Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/8165296 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), LI18 (Beside The Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), GB12 (Mastoid Process), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04353-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04630-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1088/1742-6596/884/1/012134 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV22 (Celestial Prominence) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1786971 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240920-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231220-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.explore.2026.103326 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST16 (Breast Window), ST18 (Breast Root), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101117 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), LI18 (Beside The Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1183/23120541.00668-2024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LU09 (Great Source), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.12669/pjms.42.3.13454 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1879332 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0284 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), LI18 (Beside The Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004879 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.200646 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04630-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Fang Yi-gong et al. A Study on the Basic Drugs and Points for Point Application in Summer to Treat the Diseases with Attacks in Winter. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 180-183 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 30 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | Gao J ie et al.. [Comparative research on effect of warm needling therapy on pulmonary function and life quality of patients with COPD in the stable phase].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2011 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 31 | ST18 (Breast Root), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | Tong Juan et al.. [Regulatory effects of acupuncture on exercise tolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at stable phase: a randomized controlled trial].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2015 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 32 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| LI18 | Beside The Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck, level with tip of the adam's apple between sternal and clavicular heads 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| 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. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST16 | Breast Window | Stomach Meridian | In the 3rd intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| ST18 | Breast Root | Stomach Meridian | On the chest directly below nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| XB01A | Asthma Rest | Extra Points: Back | 1 thumb width lateral to the GV14. |
| XB01B | Relieve Dyspnoea | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depression the below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. |

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