# Acupoints for Insomnia Chronic

37 sourced protocols for Insomnia Chronic. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/insomnia-chronic

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009471 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/5630130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD07 (Returning Flow) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04242-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04703-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S521578 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S521578 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230778 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.29252/sjku.24.5.83 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | HT03 (Lesser Sea), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC03 (Marsh At The Bend), PC07 (Great Mound) | – | – | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2023.000646 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220815-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024110 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024110 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea) | – | – | doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000169 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL63 (Golden Gate), KD04 (Large Bell), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S582813 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1835295 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1814245 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1855633 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230501-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230719-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240613-k0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230778 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD07 (Returning Flow) | – | – | doi:10.2147/nss.s326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200303-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200704-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220815-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230128-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240407-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.11.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.11.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191208-k0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S521578 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.21037/atm-21-3845 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000023807 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| BL15 | Heart Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV11 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th 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. |
| 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. |
| PC03 | Marsh At The Bend | Pericardium Meridian | On the transverse cubital crease at the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL63 | Golden Gate | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the foot directly below anterior border of the external malleolus on the lower border of the cuboid bone. |
| KD04 | Large Bell | Kidney Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression the anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the achilles tendon. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| XH16 | Peaceful Sleep | Extra Points: Head | Behind the ear, midway between fengchi gb-20 & yifeng sj-17, close but slightly posterior & inferior to the wangu gb-12. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |

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