# Acupoints for Pain

33 sourced protocols for Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3748/wjg.v13.i40.5360 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1177/0961203308093921 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735409343446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL24 (Sea Of Qi Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL31 (Upper Bone Hole), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), BL34 (Lower Bone Hole), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB30 (Jumping Circle) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | PC07 (Great Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep186 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep186 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB31 (Wind Market), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.2147/ijgm.s3670 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-158 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2011-010026 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2011/696754 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep236 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-226 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), GV02 (Lumbar Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-226 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST23 (Great Unity), ST27 (Great Bulge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-124 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), GV18 (Unyielding Space), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.4317/medoral.17567 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/426829 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/268237 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | TB05 (Outer Gate), TB08 (Three Yang Connection), LV13 (Bright Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/268237 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), TB03 (Central Islet), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-107 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1471-230X-12-150 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-209 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/493038 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), SI06 (Support The Aged), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB08 (Leading Valley), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/219817 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST44 (Inner Court), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV02 (Passing Between) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/219817 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.pain.2013.05.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | PC07 (Great Mound), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/795906 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV04 (Mound Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/795906 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI04 (Junction Valley) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/739414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/718593 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | SI03 (Back Stream), SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL65 (Restraining Bone), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), TB16 (Window Of Heaven), TB17 (Hurricane), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010410 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-308 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.3109/02813432.2013.862915 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/456712 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/605460 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/283010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/283010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST44 (Inner Court), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2013.03.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/434978 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), LV05 (Woodworm Channel), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735414534729 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | GB08 (Leading Valley), GB09 (Heavenly Surge), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-500 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0552-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0066 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL12 (Wind Gate), TB03 (Central Islet), TB10 (Heavenly Well), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.2.036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), TB17 (Hurricane) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0119612 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL24 | Sea Of Qi 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 3rd lumbar vertebra. |
| 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. |
| BL26 | Original Qi Gate 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 5th lumbar vertebra. |
| BL31 | Upper Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL32 | Second Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine just at the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL33 | Middle Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL34 | Lower Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL33 just at the 4th posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| BL57 | Mountain Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior midline of the leg between BL40 and BL60 in the pointed depression the formed below gastrocnemius belly when leg is stretched or heel is lifted. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| PC07 | Great Mound | Pericardium Meridian | In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| 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. |
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |
| ST05 | Great Reception | Stomach Meridian | Anterior to the angle of the mandible on the anterior border of the attached portion of the masseter where pulsation of the facial artery is palpable in the groovelike depression the appearing when cheek is bulged. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV02 | Lumbar Point | Governing Vessel | In the hiatus of the sacrum. |
| ST23 | Great Unity | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| ST27 | Great Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| 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. |
| BL11 | Great Shuttle | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| LV02 | Passing Between | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| GV18 | Unyielding Space | Governing Vessel | 4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV17. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| TB08 | Three Yang Connection | Triple Burner Meridian | 4 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist between radius and ulna. |
| LV13 | Bright Gate | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the abdomen below free end of the 11th rib. |
| SI15 | Middle Shoulder Point | Small Intestine Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (GV14). |
| TB03 | Central Islet | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is on the dorsum of the hand between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in the depression the proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| SI06 | Support The Aged | Small Intestine Meridian | Dorsal to the head of the ulna; when palm face chest point is in the bonny cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| SP10 | Sea Of Blood | Spleen Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL18 | Liver Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV08 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th 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. |
| LU08 | Channels Ditch | Lung Meridian | 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| SP03 | Great White | Spleen Meridian | Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| HT08 | Lesser Mansion | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| LV04 | Mound Centre | Liver Meridian | Anterior to the medial malleolus midway between SP05 and ST41 in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of the tibialis anterior. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| SI09 | True Shoulder | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint; when arm is adducted point is 1 thumb width above the posterior end of the axillary fold. |
| SI10 | Upper Arm Shu Point | Small Intestine Meridian | When arm is adducted, point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold in the depression the inferior to the scapular spine. |
| SI11 | Heavenly Gathering | Small Intestine Meridian | On the scapula in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra. |
| SI12 | Grasping The Wind | Small Intestine Meridian | In the center of the suprascapular fossa directly above the SI11; when arm is lifted point is at the site of the depression. |
| SI14 | Outer Shoulder Point | Small Intestine Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located. |
| 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. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| TB15 | Heavenly Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | Midway between GB21 and SI13 on the superior angle of the scapula. |
| TB16 | Window Of Heaven | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck directly below posterior border of the mastoid process on the level of the mandibular angle and on the posterior border of the scm. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| 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. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| 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. |

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