# Acupoints for Psoriasis

7 sourced protocols for Psoriasis. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/psoriasis

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LU09 (Great Source), SP03 (Great White), SI03 (Back Stream), TB02 (Fluid Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.01.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014526 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014526 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230416 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2014.05.020 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200907-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1726261 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of 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. |
| 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. |
| TB02 | Fluid Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is located in the depression the proximal to the margin of the web between ringer and small fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |

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