# Acupoints for Inflammation Joint

17 sourced protocols for Inflammation Joint. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/inflammation-joint

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/4705247 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB31 (Wind Market), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB36 (Outer Hill), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), LV07 (Knee Joint), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S256950 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-021-03287-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), SP02 (Great Capital), SP03 (Great White), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/3363064 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.1026441 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.10372/j.1000-0607.20210079 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI05 (Yang Stream), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT03 (Lesser Sea), SI05 (Yang Valley), SI08 (Small Sea), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC07 (Great Mound), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB10 (Heavenly Well), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL11 (Great Shuttle), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221256 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/792042 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-019-4034-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV04 (Life Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2022.25.4.301 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP08 (Earth'S Cure), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), KD03 (Great Stream), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.2196/54970 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | Unnamed CNKI record, 2018 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 17 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | 陈波李牧洋邢立莹卓雪茂陈泽林郭义李明月. 穴位局部外泌体参与针刺镇痛效应启动的研究（英文） OA. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion ., 2018 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## 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. |
| 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. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST35 | Calf's Nose | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| GB33 | Yang Knee Gate | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the GB34 lateral to the knee joint in the depression above the external epicondyle of the femur. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GB36 | Outer Hill | Gallbladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV07 | Knee Joint | Liver Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia in the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius 1 thumb width posterior to the SP09. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI05 | Yang Stream | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| HT03 | Lesser Sea | Heart Meridian | With elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting medial end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP08 | Earth'S Cure | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths below SP09 on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and SP09. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |

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