Acupuncture Points for Insomnia Nocturnal

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Insomnia Nocturnal:

Points cited for Insomnia Nocturnal

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Insomnia Nocturnal. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 2
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian2 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian2 of 2
  • BL57Mountain SupportBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 2
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (8 points)

100%

ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · BL57 · PC06 · GB34 · GB39 · GV20

Point 1 of 8

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Needling · 24 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039926

Protocol (7 points)

100%

HT07 · PC06 · LV03 · CV12 · CV17 · GV20 · GV24

Point 1 of 7

HT07Spirit Gate

HT07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: 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.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Needling · 24 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039926
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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