# Acupoints for Hyposalivation

2 sourced protocols for Hyposalivation. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/hyposalivation

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI01 (Metal Yang), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB32 (Ditch Centre), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10421 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI02 (Second Space), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-014-1590-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ejca.2011.12.030 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.01.050 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), XH12 (Golden Liquid), XH13 (Jade Fluid) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12903-025-07190-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GB32 | Ditch Centre | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral aspect of the thigh 2 thumb widths below GB31 or 5 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease between vastus lateralis and biceps femoris. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| 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. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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