# Acupoints for Hyperactivity

6 sourced protocols for Hyperactivity. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/hyperactivity

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-173 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1038/s41398-022-01914-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | Beomyong Song et al.. 3 Case Reports of ADHD Children treated with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, 2004 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 4 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | Beomyong Song et al.. 3 Case Reports of ADHD Children treated with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, 2004 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 5 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | Beomyong Song et al.. 3 Case Reports of ADHD Children treated with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, 2004 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 6 | BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV02 (Passing Between) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

## 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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