# Acupoints for Deafness

7 sourced protocols for Deafness. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/deafness

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB05 (Outer Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/268237 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | LI Kai, WEI Dan, LI Jia-kang. Acupuncture plus Acupoint-Injection for Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis of Vertebroarterial Type. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 243-244 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 3 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | GAO Xi-yan. Moxibustion Penetration and Its Clinical Application. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 267-269 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 4 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB43 (Narrow Stream), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 5 | TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV02 (Passing Between) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV02 (Passing Between) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB14 (Yang Bright), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 8 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101087 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB43 (Narrow Stream) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101087 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB44 (Foot Opening To Yin), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101087 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101087 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101087 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), LV03 (Great Surge), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.2196/69163 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB10 (Floating White), GB11 (Head Portal Yin), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acu.2024.0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1689472 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB03 | Central Islet | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is on the dorsum of the hand between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in the depression the proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB43 | Narrow Stream | Gallbladder Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 4th and 5th toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB44 | Foot Opening To Yin | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the 4th toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| XH16 | Peaceful Sleep | Extra Points: Head | Behind the ear, midway between fengchi gb-20 & yifeng sj-17, close but slightly posterior & inferior to the wangu gb-12. |
| GB10 | Floating White | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior and superior to the mastoid process at the junction of the middle third and upper third of the curved line connecting GB09 and GB12. |
| GB11 | Head Portal Yin | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior and superior to the mastoid process at the junction of the middle third and lower third of the curved line connecting GB09 and GB12. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |

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