# Acupoints for Lumbar Pain

74 sourced protocols for Lumbar Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/lumbar-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GB25 (Capital Gate), LV02 (Passing Between) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/268237 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/872142 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/4024501 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL22 (Sanjiao Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD03 (Great Stream), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2308 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL54 (Lowermost In Order) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034407 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL36 (Support), BL37 (Gate Of Abundance), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036684 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210951 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20211314 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3390/jcm14113705 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230167 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV17 (Brain Door) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.122 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101180 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | BL22 (Sanjiao Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.15294/kemas.v16i2.22650 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL36 (Support), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV02 (Lumbar Point), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.Z20180146 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support) | – | – | doi:10.27320/d.cnki.gszyu.2019.000251 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.27134/d.cnki.ghbzc.2023.000182 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | doi:10.27879/d.cnki.ggxzy.2024.000079 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI03 (Back Stream), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.19945/j.cnki.issn.1006-3250.2009.09.025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.16448/j.cjtcm.2005.06.045 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL36 (Support), BL54 (Lowermost In Order), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.16448/j.cjtcm.2005.06.045 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL27 (Small Intestine Shu Point), BL36 (Support), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13517/j.cnki.ccm.2025.05.015 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL57 (Mountain Support), KD09 (Guest House), KD10 (Yin Valley), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.27180/d.cnki.gjxzc.2024.000134 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.27879/d.cnki.ggxzy.2025.000295 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST26 (Outer Mound), SP11 (Winnower Gate), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), GB26 (Girdle Vessel), GB27 (Fifth Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.13192/j.issn.1000-1719.2023.05.059 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | doi:10.19879/j.cnki.1005-5304.202210046 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | GB26 (Girdle Vessel), GB27 (Fifth Pivot), GB28 (Linking Path) | – | – | doi:10.27674/d.cnki.gcyku.2024.001419 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST43 (Sunken Valley), BL31 (Upper Bone Hole), BL65 (Restraining Bone), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240411-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.27180/d.cnki.gjxzc.2023.000311 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1106051 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2023.1021255 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3390/healthcare11222939 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088898 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2025.28.3.211 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV08 (Sinew Contraction) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1664326 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD03 (Great Stream), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2025.103538 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104119 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1659696 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2025-113227 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI03 (Back Stream), KD03 (Great Stream), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), XU07A (Waist Pain Points), XU07B (Waist Pain Points) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250105-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231229-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240924-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | BL57 (Mountain Support), PC04 (Cleft Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240630-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1684034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20231040 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL36 (Support), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036425 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), LV02 (Passing Between), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV17 (Brain Door), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | Guo Aisong, Meng Qingyi. Acupuncture Combined with Spinal Tui Na for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea in 60 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 234-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 48 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | Guo Aisong, Meng Qingyi. Acupuncture Combined with Spinal Tui Na for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea in 60 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 234-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 49 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | HU Jin-sheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Heel Pain. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 150-152 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST31 (Thigh Gate), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), GB31 (Wind Market), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | HU Jin-sheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Prostatitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 66-67 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB25 | Capital Gate | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the abdomen on the lower border of the free end of the 12th rib. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL24 | Sea Of Qi 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 3rd 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| BL54 | Lowermost In Order | Bladder Meridian | On the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen 3 thumb widths lateral to the median sacral crest. |
| BL36 | Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior side of the thigh at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease. |
| BL37 | Gate Of Abundance | Bladder Meridian | 6 thumb widths below BL36 on the line joining BL36 and 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV16 | Wind Mansion | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline directly below external occipital protuberance in the depression the between trapezius of the both sides. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| BL27 | Small Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| 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. |
| KD09 | Guest House | Kidney Meridian | 5 thumb widths directly above the KD03 at the lower end of the belly of the gastrocnemius on the line drawn from KD03 to the KD10. |
| KD10 | Yin Valley | Kidney Meridian | When knee is flexed point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus at the level with BL40. |
| 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. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| SP11 | Winnower Gate | Spleen Meridian | 6 thumb widths above the SP10 on the line drawn from SP10 to the SP12. |
| 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. |
| GB26 | Girdle Vessel | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly below lr13 (zhangmen) at the crossing point of the vertical line through free end of the 11th rib and horizontal line through umbilicus. |
| GB27 | Fifth Pivot | Gallbladder Meridian | In the lateral side of the abdomen anterior to the superior iliac spine 3 thumb widths below level of the umbilicus. |
| GB28 | Linking Path | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine 0.5 thumb widths anterior and inferior to the GB27. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| BL31 | Upper Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| GV08 | Sinew Contraction | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| XU07A | Waist Pain Points | Extra Points: Upper limbs | Two points between the second & third & the fourth & fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals. |
| XU07B | Waist Pain Points | Extra Points: Upper limbs | Two points between the second & third & the fourth & fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals. |
| PC04 | Cleft Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| ST31 | Thigh Gate | Stomach Meridian | On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius. |
| ST32 | Crouching Rabbit | Stomach Meridian | On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |

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