# Acupoints for Depressive Neurosis

2 sourced protocols for Depressive Neurosis. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/depressive-neurosis

## Protocols

| # | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60037-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2008.01.002 | 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. |
| 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. |

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