# Acupoints for Depression Cancer-related

49 sourced protocols for Depression Cancer-related. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/depression-cancer-related

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST08 (Head Corner), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023201 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.04.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200330-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL52 (Willpower Room), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), PC08 (Palace Of Toil) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | BL62 (Extending Vessel), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | AT12 (Nervous Subcortex), IAC03 (Sympathetic) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | AT12 (Nervous Subcortex), CVC01 (Heart), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | AT12 (Nervous Subcortex), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | CVC01 (Heart), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | CVC02 (Lung), CYC09 (Pancreas), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | ST22 (Shutting The Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | Li M, Kwok W, Wang T, Deng R, Wang H, Yao L, Deravin L, Yang L, Tian X, Tan J.. Effects of self-acupressure on the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer survivors: a phase III randomised controlled trial. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 40 | MS05 (Middle Line of Vertex) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | BL59 (Tarsus Yang) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | KD01 (Bubbling Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1717290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PC08 | Palace Of Toil | Pericardium Meridian | At the center of the palm between 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones but closer to the latter and in the part touching tip of the middle finger when fist is made. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| BL52 | Willpower Room | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| AT12 | Nervous Subcortex | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the lower 1/2 of the interior wall of the Antitragus; in the midpoint between Thalamus and the beginning of the medial lower line of the interior Antitragus. |
| IAC03 | Sympathetic | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the end of the upper edge of the lower Crus of the Antihelix. |
| CVC01 | Heart | Auricular Points | A depression which is located at the center of Cavum Concha. |
| CYC08 | Liver | Auricular Points | In the lateral inferior area of the Cymba Conchae. |
| CYC11 | Kidney | Auricular Points | At the superanterior corner of Cymba Concha. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| CVC02 | Lung | Auricular Points | Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung. |
| CYC09 | Pancreas | Auricular Points | Between Kidney and Liver on the LEFT ear. |
| IN01 | Endocrine | Auricular Points | On both ears, in the inferior portion of the Cavum Concha, 0.5 cm down from the notch between the Tragus and the Antitragus. It is corresponding to the conarium of the body. |
| 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. |
| ST22 | Shutting The Gate | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV11. |
| MS05 | Middle Line of Vertex | Scalp Lines | From GV20 Baihui to GV21 Qianding, along the midline of the vertex. |
| BL59 | Tarsus Yang | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the BL60. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |

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