# Acupoints for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

17 sourced protocols for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd

## Protocols

| # | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | Electroacupuncture, 42 sessions over 6 weeks | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60039-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2948292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV10 (Spirit Tower), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | Thread embedding, a 6-week course | doi:10.1155/2020/5415813 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | GV20 (100 Convergences), MS03 (Lateral Line 2 of Forehead) | Needling | doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | Thread embedding, 2 sessions over 15 days | doi:10.13181/mji.v28i3.1850 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST19 (Not Contained), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | Needling, 24 sessions over 8 weeks | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230818-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV10 (Spirit Tower), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | Thread embedding, 3 sessions over 6 weeks | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241225-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | Needling + Electroacupuncture, 24 sessions over 8 weeks | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250915-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | GV20 (100 Convergences), CVC10 (Thalamus), CYC01 (Stomach), HCS05 (Cardia), TF10 (Shenmen), MS03 (Lateral Line 2 of Forehead) | Needling | doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence) | Needling, 10 sessions over 2 weeks | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190130-00034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | GV20 (100 Convergences), CVC10 (Thalamus), CYC01 (Stomach), HCS05 (Cardia), TF10 (Shenmen), MS03 (Lateral Line 2 of Forehead) | Needling | doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV13 (Upper Stomach) | Thread embedding, 2 sessions over 4 weeks | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2023.100971 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | Needling, 56 sessions over 8 weeks | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.07.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST42 (Surging Yang), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), LV01 (Big Mound), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV16 (Central Court), CV17 (Chest Centre) | Needling, 24 sessions over 8 weeks | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.12.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | Zhang CX, Guo LK, Guo XF, Guo XH, Li GY. Clinical curative effect of electroacupuncture combined with Zhizhukuanzhong Capsules for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease. J Tradit Chin Med 2012; 32(3): 364-365 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 16 | SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), HT09 (Lesser Surge), GB23 (Sinew Seat), GB24 (Sun And Moon), CV22 (Celestial Prominence) | – | doi:10.19621/j.cnki.11-3555/r.2019.0156 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV13 (Upper Stomach) | Electroacupuncture, 12 sessions over 6 weeks | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1371-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| PC06 | Inner Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| LV03 | Great Surge | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot in the depression the distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| GV10 | Spirit Tower | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| MS03 | Lateral Line 2 of Forehead | Scalp Lines | On the forehead, the second line lateral to the anterior midline, running downward from GB15 Toulinqi. |
| 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. |
| ST19 | Not Contained | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV14. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| CVC10 | Thalamus | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of the lower line of the interior Antitragus. |
| CYC01 | Stomach | Auricular Points | At the area where Helix Crus disappears. |
| HCS05 | Cardia | Auricular Points | At the outer (distal) 1/3 section inferior to the Helix Crus. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV13 | Upper Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 5 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| BL19 | Gallbladder Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV07 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra. |
| ST42 | Surging Yang | Stomach Meridian | On the dome of the instep of the foot between tendons of the long extensor muscle of the great the toe and long extensor muscle of the toes where pulsation of the dorsal artery of the foot is palpable. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| CV16 | Central Court | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 5th intercostal space on the xiphoid process. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| GB23 | Sinew Seat | Gallbladder Meridian | 1 thumb width anterior to the GB22 at the level of the nipple in the 4th intercostal space. |
| GB24 | Sun And Moon | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 7th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |

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