# Acupoints for Exhaustion

2 sourced protocols for Exhaustion. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/exhaustion

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP03 (Great White), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2013.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | 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 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 3 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), GB26 (Girdle Vessel) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230575 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3482-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI18 (Beside The Prominence), SI17 (Celestial Hood), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n4p40 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP18 (Celestial Cleft), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD27 (Shu Mansion), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-59 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-308 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | GB08 (Leading Valley), GB09 (Heavenly Surge), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU09 (Great Source), LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), ST45 (Running Point), SP02 (Great Capital), SP05 (Metal Hill), HT07 (Spirit Gate), HT09 (Lesser Surge), SI03 (Back Stream), SI08 (Small Sea), BL65 (Restraining Bone), BL67 (Reaching Yin), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC07 (Great Mound), PC09 (Central Surge), TB03 (Central Islet), TB10 (Heavenly Well), GB38 (Yang Assistance), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV02 (Passing Between), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/802846 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1741-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST28 (Waterway), SP14 (Abdominal Bind), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016996 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1177/15347354211019103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD07 (Returning Flow) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP03 (Great White), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC04 (Cleft Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1177/09645284211055754 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/6541600 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-03926-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB04 (Forehead Fullness), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB18 (Spirit Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30417 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), KD16 (Vital Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1357824 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04690-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI10 (Arm Three Miles), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000003034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), BL35 (Meeting Of Yang), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.2147/IJWH.S541559 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LU06 (Collection Hole), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230316 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST28 (Waterway), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230821 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1093/jncics/pky064 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1093/jncics/pky064 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2196/42861 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI04 (Wrist Bone), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB31 (Wind Market) | – | – | doi:10.1177/20543581241267164 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016995 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220815-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230906-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | ST28 (Waterway), ST29 (Return), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP08 (Earth'S Cure), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), SP15 (Great Horizontal), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/8701779 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | Hu Jinsheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Vomiting. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 234-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 38 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), LV08 (Spring At The Bend), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023637 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/9974315 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LU01 (Central Mansion), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV13 (Way Of Happiness), XH15 (Hundred Taxations) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC1 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | HU Jin-sheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 234-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 42 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | DUAN Dong-mei, TU Ya, CHEN Li-ping, WU Zheng-jun. Efficacy Evaluation for Depression with Somatic Symptoms Treated by Electroacupuncture Combined with Fluoxetine. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 167-170 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 43 | PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Zhang Li-ling, Zhang Gang, Zhang Li-ping. Prof. ZHANG Zhi-jun's Experience in the Combined Treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs — A Report of 3 Illustrative Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 279-281 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | GB08 (Leading Valley), GB09 (Heavenly Surge), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.069 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), SP03 (Great White), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL14 (Absolute Yin Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), PC07 (Great Mound), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV12 (Body Pillar), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.916944 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), CV02 (Curved Bone), CV03 (Central Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | 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. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST19 (Not Contained), ST20 (Receiving Fullness), ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI03 (Back Stream), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), BL22 (Sanjiao Shu Point), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.61912 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB26 | Girdle Vessel | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly below lr13 (zhangmen) at the crossing point of the vertical line through free end of the 11th rib and horizontal line through umbilicus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| LI18 | Beside The Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck, level with tip of the adam's apple between sternal and clavicular heads of the scm muscle. |
| SI17 | Celestial Hood | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression on the anterior border of the scm. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| SP18 | Celestial Cleft | Spleen Meridian | In the 4th intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD27 | Shu Mansion | Kidney Meridian | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle 2 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB09 | Heavenly Surge | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly above the posterior border of the auricle 2 thumb widths within the hairline about 0.5 thumb widths posterior to the GB08. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST45 | Running Point | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| SP02 | Great Capital | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe distal and inferior to the 1st metatarsodigital joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SP05 | Metal Hill | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| SI08 | Small Sea | Small Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is located in the depression the between olecranon of the ulna and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL67 | Reaching Yin | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the small toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| PC07 | Great Mound | Pericardium Meridian | In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| TB03 | Central Islet | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is on the dorsum of the hand between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in the depression the proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| GB38 | Yang Assistance | Gallbladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between extensor digitorum longus and peroneus brevis. |
| GB43 | Narrow Stream | Gallbladder Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 4th and 5th toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV02 | Passing Between | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV08 | Spring At The Bend | Liver Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| SP14 | Abdominal Bind | Spleen Meridian | 13 thumb widths below SP15, 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline, on the lateral side of the rectus abdominis. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PC04 | Cleft Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB04 | Forehead Fullness | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline of the temporal region the at the junction of the upper ¼ and lower ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| 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. |
| GB18 | Spirit Support | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head, 4 thumb widths above the anterior hairline and 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD16 | Vital Point | Kidney Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the umbilicus level with CV08. |
| BL33 | Middle Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL35 | Meeting Of Yang | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the tip of the coccyx. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| LU06 | Collection Hole | Lung Meridian | On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| ST29 | Return | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV03. |
| SP08 | Earth'S Cure | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths below SP09 on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and SP09. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| BL43 | Vital Region Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| GV13 | Way Of Happiness | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| XH15 | Hundred Taxations | Extra Points: Head | At the back of the neck, 2 thumb widths superior to the dazhui du-14, 1 thumb width lateral to the midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL26 | Original Qi Gate 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 5th lumbar vertebra. |
| 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. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| BL14 | Absolute Yin 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 4th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| CV02 | Curved Bone | Conception Vessel | On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis. |
| 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. |
| ST19 | Not Contained | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV14. |
| ST20 | Receiving Fullness | Stomach Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV13. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| 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. |
| BL19 | Gallbladder Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV07 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra. |
| BL22 | Sanjiao Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV05 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra. |

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