Acupuncture Points for Light Sleep

Points cited for Light Sleep

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Light Sleep. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 1
GV23Upper StarGoverning Vessel1 of 1
HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 1
LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 1
PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 1
SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 1
ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Light Sleep

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

90%

ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · PC06 · LV03 · GV20 · GV23

Depression Insomnia Memory Loss Slow Reaction Difficulty Falling Asleep Light Sleep Early Waking Up Exhaustion Difficulty Thinking Inattention

Point 1 of 7

ST36Leg Three Miles

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

ZHANG Yue-feng, REN Gui-fang & ZHANG Xiu-chun. Acupuncture plus Cupping for Treating Insomnia in College Students. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 185-188

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Using Acupoints for Light Sleep

Self-Treatment Guidelines

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

When to Seek Professional Help

Severe or persistent Light Sleep
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.