# Acupoints for Insomnia Primary

29 sourced protocols for Insomnia Primary. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/insomnia-primary

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | SI17 (Celestial Hood), TB16 (Window Of Heaven), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.2196/84122 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | SP03 (Great White), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S590127 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221120-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190430-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190430-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | CVC01 (Heart), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | AT07 (Occiput), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC08 (Liver), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | AT07 (Occiput), AT09 (Neurasthenia Area), CVC01 (Heart), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), EL09 (Neurasthenia Point), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | CVC01 (Heart), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | CVC01 (Heart), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC11 (Kidney), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | AH01 (Cervical Vertebrae), AT07 (Occiput), CVC01 (Heart), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | AT07 (Occiput), CVC01 (Heart), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | AT07 (Occiput), CVC01 (Heart), CVC02 (Lung), CVC06 (Spleen), CVC09 (San Jiao), CYC01 (Stomach), CYC10 (Gallbladder), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | HX01 (Ear Apex), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | CVC01 (Heart), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC08 (Liver), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | AT07 (Occiput), CVC01 (Heart), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | CVC01 (Heart), CYC11 (Kidney), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | AT07 (Occiput), CVC01 (Heart), CYC08 (Liver), CYC10 (Gallbladder), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | AT10 (Brain Stem), CVC01 (Heart), CVC02 (Lung), CVC09 (San Jiao), CYC11 (Kidney), IN01 (Endocrine) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | AT07 (Occiput), CVC01 (Heart), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC01 (Stomach), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | CVC01 (Heart), CYC08 (Liver), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | CVC01 (Heart), IAC03 (Sympathetic), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000048357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | 何达王茜俞超张毅仁宋妮霖郑舒荷何雨欣林钰蔡华珠. 采用数据挖掘技术分析针刺治疗原发性失眠腧穴配伍规律. 中国中医药现代远程教育 ., 2025 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 27 | HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.1177/19336586251414801 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | 邵悦贾一凡. 针刺治疗原发性失眠的临床研究（英文）. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science ., 2017 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI17 | Celestial Hood | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression on the anterior border of the scm. |
| TB16 | Window Of Heaven | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck directly below posterior border of the mastoid process on the level of the mandibular angle and on the posterior border of the scm. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| 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. |
| CVC01 | Heart | Auricular Points | A depression which is located at the center of Cavum Concha. |
| IN01 | Endocrine | Auricular Points | On both ears, in the inferior portion of the Cavum Concha, 0.5 cm down from the notch between the Tragus and the Antitragus. It is corresponding to the conarium of the body. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| AT07 | Occiput | Auricular Points | On both ears, located at the lower lateral line of the Exterior Antitragus. At the midpoint between Temple and Brain Stem. |
| CVC06 | Spleen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of a line from Stomach to the notch between Antihelix and Antitragus. |
| CYC08 | Liver | Auricular Points | In the lateral inferior area of the Cymba Conchae. |
| AT09 | Neurasthenia Area | Auricular Points | On both ears, located between the Occiput and Cervical Vertebrae at the outside of Antitragus. |
| CYC11 | Kidney | Auricular Points | At the superanterior corner of Cymba Concha. |
| EL09 | Neurasthenia Point | Auricular Points | In the 4th area of the Earlobe |
| IAC03 | Sympathetic | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the end of the upper edge of the lower Crus of the Antihelix. |
| AH01 | Cervical Vertebrae | Auricular Points | Lower 1/5 of the midline of the Antihelix |
| CVC02 | Lung | Auricular Points | Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung. |
| CVC09 | San Jiao | Auricular Points | At the middle area from the inferior and lateral edge of the hole of the External Auditory Canal to the Nervous Subcortex. This is where the mixed branches of the Facial nerve, Vagus nerve and Glossopharyngeal nerve exit. |
| CYC01 | Stomach | Auricular Points | At the area where Helix Crus disappears. |
| CYC10 | Gallbladder | Auricular Points | Between the Kidney and Liver on the RIGHT ear. |
| HX01 | Ear Apex | Auricular Points | On both ears, top of the Helix. When the auricle is folded from the Middle Ear Root toward the front, the Ear Apex is the tip of the folded Helix. |
| AT10 | Brain Stem | Auricular Points | On both ears, right at the notch between the Antihelix and Antitragus. |
| 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. |

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