# Acupoints for Fever

29 sourced protocols for Fever. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/fever

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LU06 (Collection Hole), BL31 (Upper Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/268237 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2014.17.020 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/3295021 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU09 (Great Source), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039810 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.101350 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | LU01 (Central Mansion), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2021.100796 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034610 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.19945/j.cnki.issn.1006-3250.2017.01.042 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038546 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/3295021 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | LU02 (Cloud Gate), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI16 (Great Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD27 (Shu Mansion), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC4 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), 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), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 16 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LV03 (Great Surge), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture — point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 17 | LV02 (Passing Between), 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. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | 王硕李丽娜齐文升杨秀捷董锡臣. 大肠经原合配穴电针治疗肺炎所致脓毒症的效果及其对胆碱能抗炎通路的影响研究. 实用心脑肺血管病杂志 ., 2018 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), 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), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 20 | GV04 (Life Gate), GV13 (Way Of Happiness), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Li Jia. [Forty-two cases of malaria treated with ginger-partitioned moxibustion in the Republic of Congo].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2011 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST18 (Breast Root), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI01 (Lesser Marsh), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 22 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 23 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 26 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC03 (Marsh At The Bend), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), GV14 (Great Vertebra), XL07 (Appendix Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 29 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI03 (Back Stream), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), TB02 (Fluid Gate), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GV13 (Way Of Happiness), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 30 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST06 (Jaw Bone), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 31 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), ST45 (Running Point), SP01 (Hidden White), HT09 (Lesser Surge), SI01 (Lesser Marsh), SI03 (Back Stream), BL67 (Reaching Yin), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), PC09 (Central Surge), TB01 (Surge Gate), TB02 (Fluid Gate), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GB44 (Foot Opening To Yin), LV01 (Big Mound), GV13 (Way Of Happiness), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 32 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13463/j.cnki.cczyy.2025.11.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3495-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | 吕菲苏莉. 基于古文献探析照海穴临床应用特点. 光明中医 ., 2021 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-54 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LU09 (Great Source), LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-301 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/846851 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1374-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1432-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1400-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | BL07 (Reaching Heaven), GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| BL31 | Upper Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| BL12 | Wind Gate | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| KD13 | Qi Hole | Kidney Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| LU02 | Cloud Gate | Lung Meridian | In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall superior to the coracoid process of the scapula in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| LI16 | Great Bone | Large Intestine Meridian | In the upper aspect of the shoulder in the depression the between acromial extremity of the clavicle and scapular spine. |
| KD27 | Shu Mansion | Kidney Meridian | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| BL11 | Great Shuttle | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| GV16 | Wind Mansion | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline directly below external occipital protuberance in the depression the between trapezius of the both sides. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU10 | Fish Border | Lung Meridian | On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| ST18 | Breast Root | Stomach Meridian | On the chest directly below nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| SI01 | Lesser Marsh | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| PC03 | Marsh At The Bend | Pericardium Meridian | On the transverse cubital crease at the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii. |
| XL07 | Appendix Point | Extra Points: Lower limbs | Approximately 2 thumb widths distal to the zusanli st-36 on the right leg. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB02 | Fluid Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is located in the depression the proximal to the margin of the web between ringer and small fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| ST45 | Running Point | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| SP01 | Hidden White | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| TB01 | Surge Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the ring finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| GB44 | Foot Opening To Yin | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the 4th toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| LV01 | Big Mound | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| 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. |
| HT08 | Lesser Mansion | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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