# Acupoints for Neuralgia Trigeminal

9 sourced protocols for Neuralgia Trigeminal. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/neuralgia-trigeminal

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST03 (Great Bone Hole), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), ST45 (Running Point), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), LV03 (Great Surge), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1590/S1807-59322009001200014 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3390/medicines9080044 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB01 (Pupil Crevice) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s00415-024-12433-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL03 (Eyebrow Ascension), BL04 (Deviating Turn), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-026-05957-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB21 (Ear Gate), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | doi:10.22514/jofph.2025.044 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210318-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST18 (Breast Root), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB03 (Above The Arch), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB14 (Yang Bright), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | Zhu Xiaojun. Electro-Acupuncture Combined with the Trigger Point Needle Embedding for Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia in 32 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2003, 23(1): 78-80 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GB03 (Above The Arch), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle) | – | – | Zhu Xiaojun. Electro-Acupuncture Combined with the Trigger Point Needle Embedding for Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia in 32 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2003, 23(1): 78-80 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 9 | ST43 (Sunken Valley), LV05 (Woodworm Channel) | – | – | Chen Shao-dong & Lu Xun. Experience in Clinical Application of Ligou Point. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 104-106 | 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. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST03 | Great Bone Hole | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| ST45 | Running Point | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| 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. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| TB21 | Ear Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the anterior to the supratragic notch and behind posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| GB02 | Hearing Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| 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. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| 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. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST39 | Lower Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 9 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| SP09 | Yin Mound Spring | Spleen Meridian | On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. |
| BL03 | Eyebrow Ascension | Bladder Meridian | Directly above the BL02, 0.5 thumb widths within the anterior hairline between GV24 and BL04. |
| BL04 | Deviating Turn | Bladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the distance from GV24 to the ST08. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| GB15 | Head Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head directly above the pupil and 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of the line connecting GV24 and ST08. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| XH04 | Fish Waist | Extra Points: Head | In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression the directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward. |
| 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. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| ST18 | Breast Root | Stomach Meridian | On the chest directly below nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| GB03 | Above The Arch | Gallbladder Meridian | In the front of the ear on the upper border of the zygomatic arch in the depression the directly above the ST07. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| LV05 | Woodworm Channel | Liver Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. |

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