Acupuncture Points for Early Waking Up

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Early Waking Up:

Depression Difficulty Falling Asleep Difficulty Thinking Exhaustion Inattention Insomnia

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Points cited for Early Waking Up

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Early Waking Up. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 1
GV23Upper StarGoverning Vessel1 of 1
HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 1
LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 1
PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 1
SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 1
ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 1

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Protocol (7 points)

90%

ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · PC06 · LV03 · GV20 · GV23

Depression Insomnia Memory Loss Slow Reaction Difficulty Falling Asleep Light Sleep Early Waking Up Exhaustion Difficulty Thinking Inattention

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ST36Leg Three Miles

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

ZHANG Yue-feng, REN Gui-fang & ZHANG Xiu-chun. Acupuncture plus Cupping for Treating Insomnia in College Students. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 185-188

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Using Acupoints for Early Waking Up

Self-Treatment Guidelines

Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

Severe or persistent Early Waking Up
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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