# Acupoints for Phlegm-dampness

4 sourced protocols for Phlegm-dampness. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/phlegm-dampness

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(07).10 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240906-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |

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