# Acupoints for Facial Pain

27 sourced protocols for Facial Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/facial-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-158 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.pain.2013.05.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0119612 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV02 (Passing Between), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1590/1678-7757-2020-1035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcae094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB01 (Pupil Crevice) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00415-024-12433-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate) | – | – | doi:10.5935/1806-0013.20160076 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST08 (Head Corner), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.Z20180246 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL03 (Eyebrow Ascension), BL04 (Deviating Turn), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-026-05957-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcae094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB21 (Ear Gate), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.22514/jofph.2025.044 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI03 (Back Stream), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1055/s-0040-1716631 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB42 (Earth Fivefold Convergence), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250317-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcae094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL03 (Eyebrow Ascension), BL04 (Deviating Turn), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-026-05957-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST43 (Sunken Valley), LV05 (Woodworm Channel) | – | – | Chen Shao-dong & Lu Xun. Experience in Clinical Application of Ligou Point. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 104-106 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI03 (Back Stream), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole) | – | – | Katsoulis Joannis et al.. Laser acupuncture for myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles. A controlled pilot study.. Schweizer Monatsschrift fur Zahnmedizin = Revue mensuelle suisse d'odonto-stomatologie = Rivista mensile svizzera di odontologia e stomatologia, 2010 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 18 | ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XH18 (Lower Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST44 (Inner Court), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 20 | ST44 (Inner Court), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), LV03 (Great Surge), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 21 | BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 22 | ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XH18 (Lower Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)), XH18 (Lower Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB14 (Yang Bright), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley) | – | – | Shen Yoshi F et al.. Randomized clinical trial of acupuncture for myofascial pain of the jaw muscles.. Journal of orofacial pain, 2010 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## 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. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| 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. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| TB21 | Ear Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the anterior to the supratragic notch and behind posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| 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. |
| GB02 | Hearing Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST39 | Lower Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 9 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. |
| 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. |
| BL03 | Eyebrow Ascension | Bladder Meridian | Directly above the BL02, 0.5 thumb widths within the anterior hairline between GV24 and BL04. |
| 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB42 | Earth Fivefold Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint between 4th and 5th metatarsal bones on the medial side of the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH18 | Lower Saliva Receptacle | Extra Points: Head | 1 thumb width lateral to the chengjiang (cv. 24), at the mental foramen of the mandible.. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |

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