# Acupoints for Paresthesia

15 sourced protocols for Paresthesia. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/paresthesia

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.069 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST43 (Sunken Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL58 (Taking Flight), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV12 (Body Pillar), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735418788667 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2018/5367014 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT05 (Inward Connection), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acu.2020.1472 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.935979 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SI03 (Back Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04603-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI03 (Back Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04603-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD16 (Vital Point), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04603-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1093/oncolo/oyaf262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05135-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI03 (Back Stream) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpain.2026.1794414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), LV03 (Great Surge), XL10A (Eight Winds), XL10B (Eight Winds), XL10C (Eight Winds), XL10D (Eight Winds), XL10E (Eight Winds), XL10F (Eight Winds), XL10G (Eight Winds), XL10H (Eight Winds), XU09A (Eight Evils), XU09B (Eight Evils), XU09C (Eight Evils), XU09D (Eight Evils), XU09E (Eight Evils), XU09F (Eight Evils), XU09G (Eight Evils), XU09H (Eight Evils) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), KD07 (Returning Flow), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2948292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT03 (Lesser Sea), SI03 (Back Stream), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/349653 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST06 (Jaw Bone), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735415627926 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SI03 (Back Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB42 (Earth Fivefold Convergence), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.0681 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1093/oncolo/oyad065 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed.2011.010025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Zhang Shiqiang, Wu Tingting, Zhang Haisheng, Yang Yun, Jiang Haiyan, Cao Shengcheng, Xie Fang, Xia Xiaoting, Lü Junqiang, Zhong Yi. Effect of electroacupuncture on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with malignant tumor: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med 2017; 37(2): 179-184 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 23 | SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), BL65 (Restraining Bone), XL10A (Eight Winds), XL10B (Eight Winds), XL10C (Eight Winds), XL10D (Eight Winds), XL10E (Eight Winds), XL10F (Eight Winds), XL10G (Eight Winds), XL10H (Eight Winds) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP05 (Metal Hill) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | LI03 (Third Space), SI03 (Back Stream), XU09A (Eight Evils), XU09B (Eight Evils), XU09C (Eight Evils), XU09D (Eight Evils), XU09E (Eight Evils), XU09F (Eight Evils), XU09G (Eight Evils), XU09H (Eight Evils) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 26 | BL57 (Mountain Support), BL58 (Taking Flight) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |

## 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI14 | Upper Arm Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle. |
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL58 | Taking Flight | Bladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths directly above the BL60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 thumb width lateral and inferior to the BL57. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| HT05 | Inward Connection | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB43 | Narrow Stream | Gallbladder Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 4th and 5th toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| KD16 | Vital Point | Kidney Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the umbilicus level with CV08. |
| 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. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| XL10A | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-43. |
| XL10B | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-44. |
| XL10C | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-45. |
| XL10D | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-46. |
| XL10E | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-47. |
| XL10F | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-48. |
| XL10G | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-49. |
| XL10H | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-50. |
| XU09A | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09B | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09C | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09D | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09E | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09F | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09G | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09H | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| HT03 | Lesser Sea | Heart Meridian | With elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting medial end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| GB42 | Earth Fivefold Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint between 4th and 5th metatarsal bones on the medial side of the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| 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. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SP05 | Metal Hill | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus. |
| LI03 | Third Space | Large Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone. |
| 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. |

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