# Acupoints for Memory Impaired

37 sourced protocols for Memory Impaired. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/memory-impaired

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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:10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-290 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), HT05 (Inward Connection), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL45 (That Hurts!), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-442 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV17 (Brain Door), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3233/JAD-201353 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04690-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LU09 (Great Source), ST08 (Head Corner), KD03 (Great Stream), GB13 (Spirit Root), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT09 (Lesser Surge), PC09 (Central Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2025.100770 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | KD13 (Qi Hole), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | GV04 (Life Gate), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | KD11 (Pubic Bone), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | BL62 (Extending Vessel), PC07 (Great Mound), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | KD11 (Pubic Bone), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB39 (Suspended Bell), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD13 (Qi Hole), KD14 (Fourfold Fullness), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | GB13 (Spirit Root), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13045/jar.2019.00108 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | BL15 (Heart Shu Point), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), KD13 (Qi Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191217-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1002/brb3.70748 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | XU Yun-xiang et al.. Influence of Electroacupuncture on Learning and Memory Ability in Diabetic Cognitive Dysfunction Patients. 针刺研究, 2006 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 37 | KD03 (Great Stream) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/529675 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| HT05 | Inward Connection | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| BL45 | That Hurts! | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV10 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| 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. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| KD11 | Pubic Bone | Kidney Meridian | 5 thumb widths below umbilicus on the superior border of the symphysis pubis 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV02. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external 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. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| KD14 | Fourfold Fullness | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| GV15 | Gate Of Muteness | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline in the depression the below spinous process of the 1st cervical vertebra. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH01A | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01B | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01C | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01D | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |

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