# Acupoints for Qi Deficiency

23 sourced protocols for Qi Deficiency. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/qi-deficiency

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV19 (Purple Palace) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/5835569 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103184 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103184 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103184 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.16040/j.cnki.cn15-1101.2013.11.059 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190727-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP18 (Celestial Cleft), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD27 (Shu Mansion), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture — point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 13 | LU09 (Great Source), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP03 (Great White), HT05 (Inward Connection), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture — point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 14 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC4-2 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 15 | BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LU01 (Central Mansion), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV13 (Way Of Happiness), XH15 (Hundred Taxations) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC1 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 18 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB06 (Branch Ditch) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 20 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), XB09 (Miraculous Waist Point), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 22 | ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI01 (Lesser Marsh), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 23 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB37 (Bright Light), XH07 (Behind The Eyeball) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL21 (Stomach Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV14 (Great Palace Gate) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 26 | ST29 (Return), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 27 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP01 (Hidden White), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), TB04 (Yang Pool), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | 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. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST32 | Crouching Rabbit | Stomach Meridian | On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| PC08 | Palace Of Toil | Pericardium Meridian | At the center of the palm between 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones but closer to the latter and in the part touching tip of the middle finger when fist is made. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV19 | Purple Palace | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 2nd intercostal space. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP18 | Celestial Cleft | Spleen Meridian | In the 4th intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD27 | Shu Mansion | Kidney Meridian | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| BL43 | Vital Region Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| GV13 | Way Of Happiness | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| XH15 | Hundred Taxations | Extra Points: Head | At the back of the neck, 2 thumb widths superior to the dazhui du-14, 1 thumb width lateral to the midline. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL15 | Heart Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV11 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| XB09 | Miraculous Waist Point | Extra Points: Back | 2 thumb widths superior to the tip (inferior end) of the coccyx.. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| SI01 | Lesser Marsh | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL01 | Bright Eyes / Eye Point | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus. |
| GB37 | Bright Light | Gallbladder Meridian | 5 thumb widths directly above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| XH07 | Behind The Eyeball | Extra Points: Head | Along the inferior border of the orbit, at the junction of the lateral one quarter & medial three quarters of the infraorbital margin. |
| 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. |
| CV14 | Great Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 6 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| ST29 | Return | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV03. |
| SP01 | Hidden White | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |

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