# Acupoints for Nasal Itching

29 sourced protocols for Nasal Itching. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/nasal-itching

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-12 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-301 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1374-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1432-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2017-011382 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04132-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3495-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13020-021-00536-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | BL07 (Reaching Heaven), GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | BL12 (Wind Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.16841/j.issn1003-8450.2023.04.10 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2014.02.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000680 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.20065/j.cnki.btcm.20230210 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), CVC02 (Lung), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC11 (Kidney), TR10 (Internal Nose) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046194 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LU09 (Great Source), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | Zhang Yan-qiu. Clinical Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 186-189 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 26 | LU09 (Great Source), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | Zhang Yan-qiu. Clinical Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 186-189 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 27 | LU09 (Great Source), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | Zhang Yan-qiu. Clinical Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 186-189 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 28 | LU09 (Great Source), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | Zhang Yan-qiu. Clinical Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 186-189 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 29 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | 张燕超. 针刺治疗过敏性鼻炎的临床疗效观察. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## 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. |
| 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. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| 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. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| BL01 | Bright Eyes / Eye Point | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus. |
| 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. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| 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. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd 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. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| BL12 | Wind Gate | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| CVC02 | Lung | Auricular Points | Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung. |
| CVC06 | Spleen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of a line from Stomach to the notch between Antihelix and Antitragus. |
| CYC11 | Kidney | Auricular Points | At the superanterior corner of Cymba Concha. |
| TR10 | Internal Nose | Auricular Points | At the center of lower part of (inside) internal tragus. |
| 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. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |

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