# Acupoints for Mild Cognitive Impairment

3 sourced protocols for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/mild-cognitive-impairment

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/692795 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal), MS07 (Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1193-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1337-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2017/8460145 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | KD04 (Large Bell), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2052-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2018/5179689 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/9869250 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021218 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000027218 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000032885 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | 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. |
| 15 | BL07 (Reaching Heaven), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04242-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1038/s41386-024-02036-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1676496 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-015-0612-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | HT05 (Inward Connection), KD04 (Large Bell) | – | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2022.12.1166 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), PC09 (Central Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.26922/d.cnki.ganzc.2023.000536 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LU03 (Celestial Storehouse), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), HT03 (Lesser Sea), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD21 (Dark Gate), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.022173 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230405-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | GV04 (Life Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250724 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | 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. |
| 31 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.20140/j.2095-7785.2025.04.12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.19763/j.cnki.2096-7403.2023.02.05 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB04 (Forehead Fullness), GB06 (Suspended Tuft), GB09 (Heavenly Surge), LV03 (Great Surge), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1818476 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S601136 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | GB13 (Spirit Root), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20251048 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/310591 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221115-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230405-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230725-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240903-k0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU09 (Great Source), ST08 (Head Corner), KD03 (Great Stream), GB13 (Spirit Root), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221120-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000032885 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2023.02.011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | BL07 (Reaching Heaven), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD03 (Great Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), 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:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230220 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LU09 (Great Source), ST08 (Head Corner), KD03 (Great Stream), GB13 (Spirit Root), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1676496 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV26 (Philtrum), MS10 (Anterior Temporal Line), MS11 (Posterior Temporal Line) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1818476 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S601136 | 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. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| 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. |
| MS06 | Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From Qianshencong (1 cun anterior to GV20) obliquely to GB06 Xuanli, crossing the bladder and gallbladder meridians. |
| MS07 | Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From GV20 Baihui obliquely to GB07 Qubin. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| BL07 | Reaching Heaven | Bladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| 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. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| LU03 | Celestial Storehouse | Lung Meridian | On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL43 | Vital Region Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| KD21 | Dark Gate | Kidney Meridian | 6 thumb widths above the umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV14. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB20 | Angle Vertex | Triple Burner Meridian | Directly above the ear apex within the hair line. |
| 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. |
| GB06 | Suspended Tuft | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| MS10 | Anterior Temporal Line | Scalp Lines | From GB04 Hanyan to GB06 Xuanli, on the temporal side of the head along the gallbladder meridian. |
| MS11 | Posterior Temporal Line | Scalp Lines | From GB08 Shuaigu to GB07 Qubin, on the temporal side of the head. |

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