# Acupoints for Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain

5 sourced protocols for Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/postherpetic-neuralgia-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI19 (Grain Bone Hole), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpain.2024.1474103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpain.2025.1637449 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB06 (Branch Ditch), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13457/j.cnki.jncm.2025.19.014 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI19 (Grain Bone Hole), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST05 (Great Reception), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpain.2024.1474103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230628-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## 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. |
| LI19 | Grain Bone Hole | Large Intestine Meridian | Right below lateral margin of the nostril level with GV26. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |

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