# Acupoints for Dental Pain

13 sourced protocols for Dental Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/dental-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI03 (Third Space), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nem056 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST44 (Inner Court), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2013.03.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST05 (Great Reception) | – | – | doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2025.01.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST06 (Jaw Bone) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jtumed.2026.01.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.1002/sim.4003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI06 (Diverging Passage), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-025-04435-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone) | – | – | doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2025.01.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | EL01 (Tooth), HCS03 (Mouth), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1213/01.ane.0000253233.51490.dd | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | CYC01 (Stomach), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen), TR01 (Adrenal Gland) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1540-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | CYC01 (Stomach), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen), TR01 (Adrenal Gland) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10006-023-01140-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI02 (Second Space), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court) | – | – | Tang Hua-Sheng et al.. [Controlled observation on combination of Shu-stream and Ying-spring acupoints for toothache].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2013 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s40368-023-00780-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley) | – | – | doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3338 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI03 | Third Space | Large Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| ST03 | Great Bone Hole | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| EL01 | Tooth | Auricular Points | Center of Area 1 of the Earlobe |
| HCS03 | Mouth | Auricular Points | At the middle 1/3 part inferior to the Helix Crus. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| CYC01 | Stomach | Auricular Points | At the area where Helix Crus disappears. |
| IAC03 | Sympathetic | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the end of the upper edge of the lower Crus of the Antihelix. |
| TR01 | Adrenal Gland | Auricular Points | In the center of the lower part of the Tragus. |
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |

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