# Acupoints for Fatigue Cancer-related

49 sourced protocols for Fatigue Cancer-related. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/fatigue-cancer-related

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), KD04 (Large Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD04 (Large Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI03 (Back Stream), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB29 (Squatting Bone Hole), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB40 (Mound), GB43 (Narrow Stream) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1002/cncr.30189 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV19 (Behind The Vertex), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV21 (Before The Vertex) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015659 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1002/cam4.4020 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL63 (Golden Gate), KD04 (Large Bell), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-022-03561-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/6530454 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2019.07.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13058-024-01838-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-025-04323-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12885-025-14887-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1700524 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LU09 (Great Source), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC07 (Great Mound), LV08 (Spring At The Bend), LV13 (Bright Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2011/142913 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2011/142913 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2017.00298 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2017.00298 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3390/ijerph191911934 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.25259/IJPC_95_2023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.25259/IJPC_95_2023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.25259/IJPC_95_2023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU09 (Great Source), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), CV21 (Jade Pivot), GV22 (Fontanelle Meeting) | – | – | doi:10.25259/IJPC_95_2023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.25259/IJPC_95_2023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.25259/IJPC_95_2023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1111/psyg.13182 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3822/ijtmb.v18i4.1269 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-026-05341-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI02 (Second Space), LI04 (Junction Valley), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10756-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10756-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), KD07 (Returning Flow), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-025-04323-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015659 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13058-024-01838-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-025-04323-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190423-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), KD07 (Returning Flow), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-026-05341-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI02 (Second Space), LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10756-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | CVC01 (Heart), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), EL12 (Anxious Point), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1177/27536130251380590 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | Mao Jun James et al.. Acupuncture for nonpalliative radiation therapy-related fatigue: feasibility study.. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 2009 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 47 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | Zhang Mengxue et al.. Effect of scar-producing moxibustion at the acupoints Zusanli (ST 36) and Feishu (BL 13) on neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and quality of life in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer: A randomized, controlled trial.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 48 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | Li M, Kwok W, Wang T, Deng R, Wang H, Yao L, Deravin L, Yang L, Tian X, Tan J.. Effects of self-acupressure on the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer survivors: a phase III randomised controlled trial. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 49 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.4103/1735-9066.164508 | 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD04 | Large Bell | Kidney Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression the anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB29 | Squatting Bone Hole | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression of the midpoint between anterosuperior iliac spine and prominence of the greater trochanter. |
| 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. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL07 | Reaching Heaven | Bladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| 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. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| BL63 | Golden Gate | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the foot directly below anterior border of the external malleolus on the lower border of the cuboid bone. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| 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. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV13 | Bright Gate | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the abdomen below free end of the 11th rib. |
| CV21 | Jade Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline in the center of the sternal menubrium 1 thumb width below CV22. |
| GV22 | Fontanelle Meeting | Governing Vessel | 2 thumb widths posterior to the midpoint of the anterior hairline 3 thumb widths anterior to the GV20. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH16 | Peaceful Sleep | Extra Points: Head | Behind the ear, midway between fengchi gb-20 & yifeng sj-17, close but slightly posterior & inferior to the wangu gb-12. |
| CVC01 | Heart | Auricular Points | A depression which is located at the center of Cavum Concha. |
| CVC06 | Spleen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of a line from Stomach to the notch between Antihelix and Antitragus. |
| CYC08 | Liver | Auricular Points | In the lateral inferior area of the Cymba Conchae. |
| CYC11 | Kidney | Auricular Points | At the superanterior corner of Cymba Concha. |
| EL12 | Anxious Point | Auricular Points | Center of Area 7 of the Earlobe |
| IAC03 | Sympathetic | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the end of the upper edge of the lower Crus of the Antihelix. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| 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. |

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