# Acupoints for Dysphagia

58 sourced protocols for Dysphagia. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/dysphagia

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI02 (Second Space), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1002/cncr.26550 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/613596 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB37 (Bright Light), LV05 (Woodworm Channel), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.016 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/0269215515578698 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV13 (Upper Stomach) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1371-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal), MS07 (Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1193-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3390/medicines5020055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000018013 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03484-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.896721 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST04 (Earth Granary), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-022-03632-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/4897863 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2023/9304934 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB19 (Brain Hollow), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV17 (Brain Door), GV19 (Behind The Vertex), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV21 (Before The Vertex), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1330054 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI01 (Metal Yang), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB32 (Ditch Centre), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10421 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST09 (Man's Prognosis), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250015 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT05 (Inward Connection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250421 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI02 (Second Space), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), SI03 (Back Stream), TB17 (Hurricane), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1724043 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP03 (Great White), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13045/jar.24.0052 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2022.09.036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2019.09.0953 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2019.09.0953 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | ST23 (Great Unity), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250015 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT05 (Inward Connection), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240125-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000018013 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV23 (Clean Spring), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250218-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04916-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.08.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220617-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.180018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | ST04 (Earth Granary), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-022-03632-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST31 (Thigh Gate), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL36 (Support), BL37 (Gate Of Abundance), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), GV20 (100 Convergences), XL05A (Medial Eye Of The Knee) | – | – | doi:10.1097/md.0000000000033612 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000018013 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | ST01 (Tear Container), ST04 (Earth Granary), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL04 (Deviating Turn), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.72438 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | TB17 (Hurricane), CV23 (Clean Spring), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200724-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20201110-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210224-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | TB17 (Hurricane), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210911-0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT05 (Inward Connection), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210197 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB19 (Brain Hollow), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV17 (Brain Door), GV19 (Behind The Vertex), GV21 (Before The Vertex), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1330054 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000037464 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV16 (Wind Mansion), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal), MS07 (Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190820-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12903-025-07190-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| 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. |
| ST41 | Dividing Cleft | Stomach Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL10 | Celestial Pillar | Bladder Meridian | 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius. |
| 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. |
| GB37 | Bright Light | Gallbladder Meridian | 5 thumb widths directly above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV13 | Upper Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 5 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| MS06 | Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From Qianshencong (1 cun anterior to GV20) obliquely to GB06 Xuanli, crossing the bladder and gallbladder meridians. |
| MS07 | Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From GV20 Baihui obliquely to GB07 Qubin. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| TB20 | Angle Vertex | Triple Burner Meridian | Directly above the ear apex within the hair line. |
| GB03 | Above The Arch | Gallbladder Meridian | In the front of the ear on the upper border of the zygomatic arch in the depression the directly above the ST07. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| BL57 | Mountain Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior midline of the leg between BL40 and BL60 in the pointed depression the formed below gastrocnemius belly when leg is stretched or heel is lifted. |
| GB19 | Brain Hollow | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head and on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance or GV17, 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV08 | Sinew Contraction | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV17 | Brain Door | Governing Vessel | 2.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV16 in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. |
| GV19 | Behind The Vertex | Governing Vessel | 5.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV18. |
| GV21 | Before The Vertex | Governing Vessel | 3.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths anterior to the GV20. |
| 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. |
| GB32 | Ditch Centre | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral aspect of the thigh 2 thumb widths below GB31 or 5 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease between vastus lateralis and biceps femoris. |
| ST09 | Man's Prognosis | Stomach Meridian | Level with tip of the adam's apple where pulsation of the common the carotid artery is palpable on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| HT05 | Inward Connection | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP03 | Great White | Spleen Meridian | Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| BL21 | Stomach Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra. |
| XH12 | Golden Liquid | Extra Points: Head | In the mouth, on the vein the in the left side of the frenulum of the tongue. |
| XH13 | Jade Fluid | Extra Points: Head | In the mouth, on the vein the in the right side of the frenulum of the tongue. |
| ST23 | Great Unity | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL01 | Bright Eyes / Eye Point | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST31 | Thigh Gate | Stomach Meridian | On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius. |
| ST32 | Crouching Rabbit | Stomach Meridian | On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST35 | Calf's Nose | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament. |
| 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. |
| BL36 | Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior side of the thigh at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease. |
| BL37 | Gate Of Abundance | Bladder Meridian | 6 thumb widths below BL36 on the line joining BL36 and BL40. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| XL05A | Medial Eye Of The Knee | Extra Points: Lower limbs | When the knee is flexed, in the depression medial to the patellar ligament. The medial member of the Xiyan (EX-LE 5) pair; EX-LE 4 (Neixiyan) denotes this point alone. |
| ST01 | Tear Container | Stomach Meridian | With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge. |
| BL04 | Deviating Turn | Bladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the distance from GV24 to the ST08. |
| XH04 | Fish Waist | Extra Points: Head | In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression the directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward. |
| GV15 | Gate Of Muteness | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline in the depression the below spinous process of the 1st cervical vertebra. |

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