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Acupoints for Insomnia Perimenopausal

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Protocol (3 points)

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AnxietyDepressionMenopauseInsomnia Perimenopausal
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BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du4 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s11726-023-1415-z ↗

Protocol (10 points)

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Hot FlashesSleep DisturbanceInsomnia Perimenopausal
Point 1 of 10

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.19787/j.issn.1008-1879.2023.11.021 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

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Insomnia Perimenopausal
Point 1 of 6

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023032 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

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InsomniaRestlessness InsomniaInsomnia Perimenopausal
Point 1 of 7

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2025.100814 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

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InsomniaInsomnia PerimenopausalYin Kidney Deficiency
Point 1 of 3

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du4 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220909-k0001 ↗

Protocol (16 points)

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Insomnia PerimenopausalSleep Disorder Menopause
Point 1 of 16

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

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

余金罡黄思琴 李艳景易延洁. 基于数据挖掘技术探讨针灸治疗围绝经期失眠选穴规律. 中医临床研究 ., 2024 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Insomnia Perimenopausal:

InsomniaAnxietyYin Kidney DeficiencyDepressionHot FlashesMenopause

Using Acupoints for Insomnia Perimenopausal

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Insomnia Perimenopausal
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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