# Acupoints for Lethargy

2 sourced protocols for Lethargy. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/lethargy

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST27 (Great Bulge), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1179547620967379 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST08 (Head Corner), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL08 (Declining Connection), GB01 (Pupil Crevice), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB18 (Spirit Support) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.12.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | PC06 (Inner Gate), 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. |
| 4 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), KD16 (Vital Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1357824 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.1619 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.069 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LU06 (Collection Hole), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230316 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.cct.2023.107273 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034610 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735409343446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-59 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-308 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | 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. |
| 15 | LI18 (Beside The Prominence), SI17 (Celestial Hood), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n4p40 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2015-010981 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1741-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST21 (Ridge Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI03 (Back Stream), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV01 (Long Strength), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST28 (Waterway), SP14 (Abdominal Bind), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016996 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1177/15347354211019103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD07 (Returning Flow) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-03926-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB19 (Brain Hollow), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV17 (Brain Door), GV19 (Behind The Vertex), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV21 (Before The Vertex), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1330054 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB04 (Forehead Fullness), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB18 (Spirit Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30417 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12885-025-14887-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), BL35 (Meeting Of Yang), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.2147/IJWH.S541559 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240868 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010219 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1093/jncics/pky064 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1093/jncics/pky064 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU06 (Collection Hole), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV13 (Upper Stomach), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100479 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LU06 (Collection Hole), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100479 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LU01 (Central Mansion), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100479 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI03 (Back Stream), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3390/ijerph18084199 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1177/21649561211058076 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2196/42861 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | ST06 (Jaw Bone), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00520-023-07766-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI04 (Wrist Bone), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB31 (Wind Market) | – | – | doi:10.1177/20543581241267164 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016995 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220815-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13457/j.cnki.jncm.2016.09.016 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point), BL42 (Door Of The Corporeal Soul), BL46 (Diaphragm Gate), BL48 (Yang Headrope), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV15 (Turtledove Tail), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.761419 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230906-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240868 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), LV08 (Spring At The Bend), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1159/000541191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI05 (Yang Stream), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP07 (Leaking Valley), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acu.2021.0086 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI05 (Yang Stream), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), SI05 (Yang Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV02 (Passing Between), LV04 (Mound Centre), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039121 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), LV08 (Spring At The Bend), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1159/000541191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL08 | Declining Connection | Bladder Meridian | 5.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB18 | Spirit Support | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head, 4 thumb widths above the anterior hairline and 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD16 | Vital Point | Kidney Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the umbilicus level with CV08. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB41 | Foot Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| 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. |
| LI14 | Upper Arm Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle. |
| 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. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| LU06 | Collection Hole | Lung Meridian | On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| LI01 | Metal Yang | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the index finger about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST21 | Ridge Gate | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV12. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| GV01 | Long Strength | Governing Vessel | Midway between tip of the coccyx and anus, locate point with patient in the prone position. |
| GV08 | Sinew Contraction | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| SP14 | Abdominal Bind | Spleen Meridian | 13 thumb widths below SP15, 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline, on the lateral side of the rectus abdominis. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 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. |
| 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. |
| GB19 | Brain Hollow | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head and on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance or GV17, 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV17 | Brain Door | Governing Vessel | 2.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV16 in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. |
| GV19 | Behind The Vertex | Governing Vessel | 5.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV18. |
| GV21 | Before The Vertex | Governing Vessel | 3.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths anterior to the GV20. |
| 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. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB04 | Forehead Fullness | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline of the temporal region the at the junction of the upper ¼ and lower ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| GB15 | Head Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head directly above the pupil and 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of the line connecting GV24 and ST08. |
| GB43 | Narrow Stream | Gallbladder Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 4th and 5th toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL33 | Middle Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL35 | Meeting Of Yang | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the tip of the coccyx. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV13 | Upper Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 5 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| BL26 | Original Qi Gate 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 5th lumbar vertebra. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| KD01 | Bubbling Spring | Kidney Meridian | On the sole in the depression the when foot is in the plantar flexion the approximately at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the line connecting base of the 2nd and 3rd toes and heel. |
| 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. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL42 | Door Of The Corporeal Soul | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| BL46 | Diaphragm Gate | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula. |
| BL48 | Yang Headrope | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV07 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra. |
| CV15 | Turtledove Tail | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1 thumb width below xiphoid process, locate point with patient supine with arms raised. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP07 | Leaking Valley | Spleen Meridian | 6 thumb widths from tip of the medial malleolus on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and SP09 posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV04 | Mound Centre | Liver Meridian | Anterior to the medial malleolus midway between SP05 and ST41 in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of the tibialis anterior. |

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