# Acupoints for Post-Operative Nausea

89 sourced protocols for Post-Operative Nausea. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/post-operative-nausea

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.01.007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000020301 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1093/bja/aeu001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/324360 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2016/2126416 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | PC04 (Cleft Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2017/6243630 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB06 (Branch Ditch) | – | – | doi:10.1111/1759-7714.13343 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), BL27 (Small Intestine Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/CMAR.S292325 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S399249 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2024/5365456 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S529193 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/TCRM.S507856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12871-025-03400-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s11695-025-07768-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3892/etm.2021.9615 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231123-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S529193 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/TCRM.S507856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240814-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241009-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/TCRM.S507856 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210711 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2174/0113862073255619231102112544 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/CIA.S581811 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2319-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12871-022-01875-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04075-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20241107 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20211181 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1177/09645284251343914 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/CIA.S581811 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.2147/CIA.S581811 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.20221026 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3390/nu13062110 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/1098915 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ueg2.12421 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | PC06 (Inner Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110453 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC04 (Cleft Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035730 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04847-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014713 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acm.2019.0181 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2024.000435 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.16050/j.cnki.issn1674-6309.2018.11.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.16050/j.cnki.issn1674-6309.2018.11.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04847-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PC04 | Cleft Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| BL27 | Small Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| ST39 | Lower Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 9 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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