# Acupoints for Fatigue

164 sourced protocols for Fatigue. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/fatigue

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1177/0961203308093921 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735409343446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.033 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-209 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/493038 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/163850 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | 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. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), TB05 (Outer Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2014.17.028 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI18 (Beside The Prominence), SI17 (Celestial Hood), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n4p40 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | 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. |
| 18 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009594 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | KD01 (Bubbling Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009976 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | 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), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2015-010981 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | 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. |
| 22 | ST06 (Jaw Bone), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), CV23 (Clean Spring), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1559-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0170952 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP03 (Great White), HT07 (Spirit Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2013.12.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), SI05 (Yang Valley), BL66 (Foot Valley Passage), TB04 (Yang Pool), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(15)30061-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-017-3881-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST21 (Ridge Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI03 (Back Stream), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV01 (Long Strength), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1002/brb3.897 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.909721 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.1619 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | 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. |
| 32 | SI03 (Back Stream), SI04 (Wrist Bone), BL62 (Extending Vessel), BL64 (Capital Bone), BL65 (Restraining Bone) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/9684649 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI13 (Arm Five Li), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), SI09 (True Shoulder), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735419866919 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST28 (Waterway), SP14 (Abdominal Bind), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016996 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/7032581 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2019.11.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2019.22.037 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/9869250 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/7209548 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2948292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S270698 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1177/0964528421999395 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | 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. |
| 44 | 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. |
| 45 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.09.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/9991144 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD07 (Returning Flow) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | 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. |
| 49 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/4807271 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-022-03600-6 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| LU08 | Channels Ditch | Lung Meridian | 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| SI05 | Yang Valley | Small Intestine Meridian | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist in the depression the between styloid process of the ulna and triquetral bone. |
| BL66 | Foot Valley Passage | Bladder Meridian | Anterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |
| 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. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST21 | Ridge Gate | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV12. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| 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. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| GV01 | Long Strength | Governing Vessel | Midway between tip of the coccyx and anus, locate point with patient in the prone position. |
| GV08 | Sinew Contraction | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| BL64 | Capital Bone | Bladder Meridian | Below tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LI13 | Arm Five Li | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 3 thumb widths above the LI11. |
| SI09 | True Shoulder | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint; when arm is adducted point is 1 thumb width above the posterior end of the axillary fold. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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