# Acupoints for Overweight

30 sourced protocols for Overweight. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/overweight

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep145 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB28 (Linking Path), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1100/2012/603539 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/384389 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0867-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-1046-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2016/9365326 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP15 (Great Horizontal), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1038/nutd.2016.16 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP15 (Great Horizontal), GB26 (Girdle Vessel), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1458-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP15 (Great Horizontal), CV09 (Water Separation) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004716 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV10 (Lower Stomach) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12938-018-0571-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST21 (Ridge Gate), ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST26 (Outer Mound), ST27 (Great Bulge), ST28 (Waterway), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP14 (Abdominal Bind), SP15 (Great Horizontal), SP16 (Abdominal Lament), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), TB06 (Branch Ditch), GB26 (Girdle Vessel), LV13 (Bright Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV07 (Yin Intersection), CV09 (Water Separation), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV13 (Upper Stomach) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2367610 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/1943181 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP15 (Great Horizontal), GB26 (Girdle Vessel), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03367-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), TB06 (Branch Ditch), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/4780019 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/7252213 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fendo.2022.952373 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP15 (Great Horizontal), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acu.2022.0032 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03861-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP15 (Great Horizontal), GB26 (Girdle Vessel), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04340-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), LV13 (Bright Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.2147/DMSO.S487877 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), KD07 (Returning Flow), KD13 (Qi Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV03 (Central Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s40814-020-00591-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), KD14 (Fourfold Fullness), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101050 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP15 (Great Horizontal), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/730351 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | AT05 (Forehead), CYC01 (Stomach), CYC05 (Large Intestine), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.2196/14386 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST21 (Ridge Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP14 (Abdominal Bind), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), LV13 (Bright Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230219-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP15 (Great Horizontal), GB26 (Girdle Vessel) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240610-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), XB03 (Stomach Controller Lower Shu) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240610-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03861-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), KD14 (Fourfold Fullness), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC01 (Stomach), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen), TR02 (Hunger Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101050 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP15 (Great Horizontal), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GB26 (Girdle Vessel), XB03 (Stomach Controller Lower Shu) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240610-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 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. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB28 | Linking Path | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine 0.5 thumb widths anterior and inferior to the GB27. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV09 | Water Separation | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1 thumb width above the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| GB26 | Girdle Vessel | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly below lr13 (zhangmen) at the crossing point of the vertical line through free end of the 11th rib and horizontal line through umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| ST21 | Ridge Gate | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV12. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| ST27 | Great Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| 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. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| 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. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SP14 | Abdominal Bind | Spleen Meridian | 13 thumb widths below SP15, 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline, on the lateral side of the rectus abdominis. |
| SP16 | Abdominal Lament | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the center of the umbilicus, 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB06 | Branch Ditch | Triple Burner Meridian | 3 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 on the radial side of the extensor digitorum. |
| LV13 | Bright Gate | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the abdomen below free end of the 11th rib. |
| CV07 | Yin Intersection | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1 thumb width below umbilicus. |
| CV13 | Upper Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 5 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| KD13 | Qi Hole | Kidney Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| KD14 | Fourfold Fullness | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| AT05 | Forehead | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the midpoint of the lower half lateral line of the Exterior Antitragus. |
| CYC01 | Stomach | Auricular Points | At the area where Helix Crus disappears. |
| CYC05 | Large Intestine | Auricular Points | Superior to the inner 1/3 of the Helix Crus. |
| IN01 | Endocrine | Auricular Points | On both ears, in the inferior portion of the Cavum Concha, 0.5 cm down from the notch between the Tragus and the Antitragus. It is corresponding to the conarium of the body. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XB03 | Stomach Controller Lower Shu | Extra Points: Back | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (t8). |
| CVC06 | Spleen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of a line from Stomach to the notch between Antihelix and Antitragus. |
| TR02 | Hunger Point | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of the line from External Nose to Adrenal. |

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