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Acupoints for Nightmares

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Protocol (2 points)

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Nightmares
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ST45Running Point

ST45 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 厲兌 (lì duì)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 01 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders or diabetes.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Knee Pain, Dizziness, Jaundice, Heat

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2012/268237 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

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AnxietyDepressionInsomniaNightmaresPtsdHypervigilanceIntrusive Memory
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GB20Wind Pool

GB20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 風池 (fēng chí)

🎯 Location: In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with du16.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with vertebral artery; avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Stress, Fever, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Wind

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2012/431279 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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FatigueInsomniaNauseaNightmaresWeight LossChest PainBack PainHip PainShoulder PainIrritabilityPtsdAnxiety Severe
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GB08Leading Valley

GB08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 率谷 (shuài gǔ)

🎯 Location: Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Dizziness, Vomiting, Wind, Pain

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.034 ↗

Protocol (16 points)

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AnxietyPalpitationsInsomniaNightmaresIrritabilityPtsdHypervigilancePhobia CynophobiaAvoidance
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LU11Lesser Metal

LU11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 01 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Nightmares:

InsomniaPtsdAnxietyHypervigilanceIrritabilityAnxiety Severe

Using Acupoints for Nightmares

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Nightmares
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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