# Acupoints for Depression Post-stroke

48 sourced protocols for Depression Post-stroke. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/depression-post-stroke

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-255 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2017/7498763 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SI03 (Back Stream), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST10 (Liquid Passage), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102899 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010219 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241104-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.26980/d.cnki.gcczc.2019.000417 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL28 (Bladder Shu Point), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), LV03 (Great Surge), LV05 (Woodworm Channel), CV03 (Central Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.27026/d.cnki.ggszc.2023.000230 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL31 (Upper Bone Hole), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), BL34 (Lower Bone Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.27026/d.cnki.ggszc.2023.000230 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST16 (Breast Window), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.19763/j.cnki.2096-7403.2025.06.03 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.06.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230908-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241213-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1779004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1779004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230831-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220424-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211221-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220520-0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0281968 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20260209-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | Li Menghan, Zhang Bo, Meng Zhihong, Sha Tao, Han Yuhui, Zhao Hong, Zhang Chunhong. Effect of Tiaoshen Kaiqiao acupuncture in the treatment of ischemic post-stroke depression: a randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med, 2017, 37(2): 171-178 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 40 | GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Lin Facai, Huang Dehong, He Nana, Gu Yihuang, Wu Yunchuan. Effect of music therapy derived from the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine on post-stroke depression. J Tradit Chin Med, 2017, 37(5): 675-680 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 41 | GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Lin Facai et al.. Effect of music therapy derived from the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine on post-stroke depression.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 42 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), HT09 (Lesser Surge), PC09 (Central Surge), TB01 (Surge Gate) | – | – | WANG Ning et al.. Clinical Effects of Acupuncture at Jing-Well Acupoints Combined with Scalp Acupuncture and Conventional Acupuncture on Patients with Post-Stroke Depression. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, 2026 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 43 | PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | 张建泉刘正芳陈坤. 针刺治疗脑卒中后抑郁穴位选择文献研究. 实用中医内科杂志 ., 2013 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 44 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), HT09 (Lesser Surge), PC09 (Central Surge), TB01 (Surge Gate) | – | – | 王宁周海纯 刘景隆. 针刺井穴联合头针与常规针刺对脑卒中后抑郁患者的影响. 康复学报 ., 2026 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | 吉思马秋平. 针灸治疗脑卒中后抑郁中腧穴的应用规律. 中国老年学杂志 ., 2017 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 46 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | 张静莎李风霞耿连岐 郭义. 针刺治疗卒中后抑郁的腧穴配伍规律文献研究. 世界中医药 ., 2023 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 47 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | 谢霞王林 李文娟潘燕君黄文琦. 针灸治疗脑卒中后抑郁的选穴规律研究. 实用临床医药杂志 ., 2020 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 48 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB15 | Head Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head directly above the pupil and 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of the line connecting GV24 and ST08. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| ST10 | Liquid Passage | Stomach Meridian | At the midpoint of the line joining ST09 and ST11 on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| BL28 | Bladder Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL39 | Outside Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Lateral to the BL40 on the medial border of the tendon of the biceps femoris. |
| LV05 | Woodworm Channel | Liver Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| BL31 | Upper Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL32 | Second Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine just at the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL33 | Middle Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL34 | Lower Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL33 just at the 4th posterior sacral foramen. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| ST16 | Breast Window | Stomach Meridian | In the 3rd intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| XH01A | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01B | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01C | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01D | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| 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. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| LI14 | Upper Arm Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle. |
| TB13 | Upper Arm Convergence | Triple Burner Meridian | On the line joining olecranon the and TB14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| TB15 | Heavenly Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | Midway between GB21 and SI13 on the superior angle of the scapula. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| LI01 | Metal Yang | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the index finger about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| TB01 | Surge Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the ring finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |

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