# Acupoints for Irritability

28 sourced protocols for Irritability. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/irritability

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC07 (Great Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nem179 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.033 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), LV05 (Woodworm Channel), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | GB08 (Leading Valley), GB09 (Heavenly Surge), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/578972 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST26 (Outer Mound), SP15 (Great Horizontal), KD17 (Shang Bend), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/578972 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL56 (Sinew Support), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL56 (Sinew Support), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST01 (Tear Container), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST04 (Earth Granary), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S270698 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST27 (Great Bulge), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP15 (Great Horizontal), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036572 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04690-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/TCRM.S565463 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST01 (Tear Container), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI03 (Back Stream), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD25 (Spirit Storehouse), KD27 (Shu Mansion), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), PC07 (Great Mound), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), TB03 (Central Islet), GB01 (Pupil Crevice), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.27740/d.cnki.gqhdx.2024.000454 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), 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) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240316-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | Hu Jinsheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Vomiting. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 234-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV05 (Woodworm Channel) | – | – | Chen Shao-dong & Lu Xun. Experience in Clinical Application of Ligou Point. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 104-106 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 19 | ST43 (Sunken Valley), LV05 (Woodworm Channel) | – | – | Chen Shao-dong & Lu Xun. Experience in Clinical Application of Ligou Point. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 104-106 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Zhang Li-ling, Zhang Gang, Zhang Li-ping. Prof. ZHANG Zhi-jun's Experience in the Combined Treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs — A Report of 3 Illustrative Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 279-281 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | Tian Huazhang, Zhang Chunyan. The Combined Use of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines for Treatment of Menopausal Syndrome - A Clinical Report of 93 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2003, 23(3): 186-188 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 22 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | Unnamed CNKI record, 2024 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 23 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | Unnamed CNKI record, 2024 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 24 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | 陈宇巧吴佳丽韦乃瑄邱梦婷郭子邵晓梅方剑乔房军帆 杜俊英. 针灸治疗功能性消化不良的穴位组方随机对照试验数据挖掘（英文） OA. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion ., 2024 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 25 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | 陈宇巧吴佳丽韦乃瑄邱梦婷郭子邵晓梅方剑乔房军帆 杜俊英. 针灸治疗功能性消化不良的穴位组方随机对照试验数据挖掘（英文） OA. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion ., 2024 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200903-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST08 (Head Corner), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV02 (Passing Between), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LI18 (Beside The Prominence), SI17 (Celestial Hood), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n4p40 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-410 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3390/medicines5020055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102936 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000047737 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-015-0612-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250804-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST08 (Head Corner), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV02 (Passing Between), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT03 (Lesser Sea), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | Acupuncture to Improve Comfort of Children on a Ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01848158 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), LV05 (Woodworm Channel) | – | – | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 41 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s44192-025-00153-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | PC08 (Palace Of Toil) | – | – | ZHANG Ying, FENG Bin, XIE Jian-ping, XU Fang-zhong, CHEN Jiong. Clinical Study on Treatment of the Earthquake-caused Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Cognitive-behavior Therapy and Acupoint Stimulation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2011, 31(1): 60-63 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 43 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | Charandabi Sakineh Mohammad Alizadeh et al.. The effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point (SP6) on primary dysmenorrhea in students resident in dormitories of Tabriz.. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research, 2013 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 44 | PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.11604/pamj.2022.42.99.32513 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| HT08 | Lesser Mansion | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL32 | Second Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine just at the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| LV05 | Woodworm Channel | Liver Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB09 | Heavenly Surge | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly above the posterior border of the auricle 2 thumb widths within the hairline about 0.5 thumb widths posterior to the GB08. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| KD17 | Shang Bend | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| BL56 | Sinew Support | Bladder Meridian | On the line connecting BL40 and BL57 in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius 5 thumb widths below BL40. |
| BL57 | Mountain Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior midline of the leg between BL40 and BL60 in the pointed depression the formed below gastrocnemius belly when leg is stretched or heel is lifted. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| ST01 | Tear Container | Stomach Meridian | With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST03 | Great Bone Hole | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST27 | Great Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| KD25 | Spirit Storehouse | Kidney Meridian | In the 2nd intercostal space 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| KD27 | Shu Mansion | Kidney Meridian | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| PC08 | Palace Of Toil | Pericardium Meridian | At the center of the palm between 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones but closer to the latter and in the part touching tip of the middle finger when fist is made. |
| TB03 | Central Islet | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is on the dorsum of the hand between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in the depression the proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| ST08 | Head Corner | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| BL07 | Reaching Heaven | Bladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| LI18 | Beside The Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck, level with tip of the adam's apple between sternal and clavicular heads of the scm muscle. |
| SI17 | Celestial Hood | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression on the anterior border of the scm. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| BL33 | Middle Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| XH05 | Supreme Yang (Sun) | Extra Points: Head | At the temple, in the tender depression the approximately 1 thumb width posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow & the outer canthus of the eye. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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