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Acupuncture Points for Dementia Alzheimer

15 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Dementia Alzheimer:

Cognitive ImpairmentAgitationAlzheimer's DiseaseCognitive DeclineMemory LossFunctional Decline

Points cited for Dementia Alzheimer

How often each point appears across the 15 entries ranked highest for Dementia Alzheimer. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel12 of 15
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian7 of 15
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel6 of 15
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian5 of 15
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian4 of 15
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian4 of 15
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian4 of 15
  • XH01AFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 15
  • XH01BFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 15
  • XH01CFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 15
  • XH01DFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 15
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel2 of 15

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

KD04 · GV16 · GV20 · GV24

Memory LossCognitive ImpairmentDementia Alzheimer
Point 1 of 4

KD04Large Bell

KD04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大鐘 (dà zhōng)

🎯 Location: Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression the anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the achilles tendon.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Anxiety, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Palpitations

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · a 12-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2052-y ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20, GV24 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230220 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · SP10 · TB05 · CV06 · CV12 · CV17

Memory ImpairmentCognitive DeclineDementia AlzheimerBehavioral Symptoms
Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Needling · 36 sessions over 12 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-017-2064-x ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230220 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

LI04 · LV03

Memory ImpairmentCognitive DeclineDementia Alzheimer
Point 1 of 2

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-023-03888-y ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · KD03 · GB20 · GB39 · GV20 · GV24

Cognitive DeclineDementia AlzheimerDaily Living Problems
Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Needling · 56 sessions over 8 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230220 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GB20, GV20, GV24 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

HT07 · PC06 · GB20 · GV20

AgitationCognitive ImpairmentDementia Alzheimer
Point 1 of 4

HT07Spirit Gate

HT07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: 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.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Acupressure

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. HT07, PC06, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230405-0002 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

GB20 · GV20 · GV24

Cognitive ImpairmentDementia AlzheimerFunctional Decline
Point 1 of 3

GB20Wind Pool

GB20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 風池 (fēng chí)

🎯 Location: In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with vertebral artery; avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Stress, Fever, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Wind

Study-reported

Acupressure

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GB20, GV20, GV24 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230220 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 11 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling6 of 11
  • Electroacupuncture2 of 11
  • Acupressure1 of 11
  • Moxibustion1 of 11
  • Thread embedding1 of 11

Sessions: the 7 studies that gave a count ran a median of 36 (middle half 15 to 36).

Course: the 8 studies that gave a length ran a median of 8 weeks (middle half 6 weeks to 66 days).

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.