# Acupoints for Joint Pain

38 sourced protocols for Joint Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/joint-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI05 (Yang Stream), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), CV22 (Celestial Prominence) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-35 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1177/0961203308093921 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL65 (Restraining Bone), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10549-013-2427-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), TB04 (Yang Pool), GB29 (Squatting Bone Hole), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/839132 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0857-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0857-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(15)30097-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.909721 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/4705247 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2948292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/7150605 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-021-03287-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/6637554 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/7466313 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/1286570 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S408814 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL14 (Absolute Yin Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), BL22 (Sanjiao Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV05 (Suspended Pivot), GV06 (Spine Centre), GV07 (Central Pivot), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV10 (Spirit Tower), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV12 (Body Pillar), GV13 (Way Of Happiness), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12967-023-04250-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220088 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.101350 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI05 (Yang Stream), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT03 (Lesser Sea), SI05 (Yang Valley), SI08 (Small Sea), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC07 (Great Mound), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB10 (Heavenly Well), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV04 (Life Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST23 (Great Unity), ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST26 (Outer Mound), ST27 (Great Bulge), ST28 (Waterway), SP03 (Great White), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP05 (Metal Hill), KD02 (Blazing Valley), KD03 (Great Stream), KD04 (Large Bell), KD05 (Water Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13057/smj.v3i1.39378 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.2007.01.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), TB10 (Heavenly Well), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB38 (Yang Assistance) | – | – | doi:10.16808/j.cnki.issn1003-7705.2025.05.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250347 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230414-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230616-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | CV03 (Central Pivot), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230616-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230906-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), SP02 (Great Capital), SP03 (Great White), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220907-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/7466313 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV10 (Lower Stomach), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Effects of Acupuncture on Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Joint Pain. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02548637 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 39 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), TB04 (Yang Pool) | – | – | Wei He. Clinical Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Thermal Needle for 40 Cases of Rheumatic Arthritis. Acupuncture Research, 2004 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 40 | BL11 (Great Shuttle), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV02 (Passing Between), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1590/1678-7757-2020-1035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2024.03.026 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-019-02837-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB20 (Wind Pool), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000018013 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI03 (Back Stream), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1055/s-0040-1716631 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch) | – | – | doi:10.17245/jdapm.2022.22.1.19 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), TB16 (Window Of Heaven), TB17 (Hurricane), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB07 (Temporal Hairline Curve), GB08 (Leading Valley) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S383965 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | Odinê Maria Rêgo Bechara et al.. Changes in sternocleidomastoid and descending portion of trapezius muscles in terms of electromyography and pressure pain threshold: women with chronic neck pain after acupuncture treatment.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2021 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| LI05 | Yang Stream | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| ST35 | Calf's Nose | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament. |
| 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. |
| ST41 | Dividing Cleft | Stomach Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |
| SP10 | Sea Of Blood | Spleen Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris. |
| BL10 | Celestial Pillar | Bladder Meridian | 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius. |
| BL17 | Diaphragm Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |
| GB29 | Squatting Bone Hole | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression of the midpoint between anterosuperior iliac spine and prominence of the greater trochanter. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| BL11 | Great Shuttle | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| BL13 | Lung Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU08 | Channels Ditch | Lung Meridian | 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV08 | Spring At The Bend | Liver Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| 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. |
| BL14 | Absolute Yin 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 4th thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL22 | Sanjiao Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV05 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra. |
| BL25 | Large Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV03 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV05 | Suspended Pivot | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra. |
| GV06 | Spine Centre | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV07 | Central Pivot | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV08 | Sinew Contraction | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| GV10 | Spirit Tower | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| GV13 | Way Of Happiness | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| BL12 | Wind Gate | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| KD13 | Qi Hole | Kidney Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI05 | Yang Valley | Small Intestine Meridian | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist in the depression the between styloid process of the ulna and triquetral bone. |
| SI08 | Small Sea | Small Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is located in the depression the between olecranon of the ulna and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| ST23 | Great Unity | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| ST27 | Great Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| KD02 | Blazing Valley | Kidney Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular 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. |
| KD05 | Water Spring | Kidney Meridian | 1 thumb width directly below KD03 in the depression of the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| GB38 | Yang Assistance | Gallbladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between extensor digitorum longus and peroneus brevis. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| SP02 | Great Capital | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe distal and inferior to the 1st metatarsodigital joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LU10 | Fish Border | Lung Meridian | On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB02 | Hearing Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| GB03 | Above The Arch | Gallbladder Meridian | In the front of the ear on the upper border of the zygomatic arch in the depression the directly above the ST07. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| TB20 | Angle Vertex | Triple Burner Meridian | Directly above the ear apex within the hair line. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB21 | Ear Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the anterior to the supratragic notch and behind posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| ST05 | Great Reception | Stomach Meridian | Anterior to the angle of the mandible on the anterior border of the attached portion of the masseter where pulsation of the facial artery is palpable in the groovelike depression the appearing when cheek is bulged. |
| 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. |
| GB07 | Temporal Hairline Curve | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head at the crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the temple and horizontal line through ear apex. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |

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