# Acupoints for Restless Legs Syndrome

14 sourced protocols for Restless Legs Syndrome. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/restless-legs-syndrome

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL57 (Mountain Support), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/343201 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.1619 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.1619 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL57 (Mountain Support), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.bj.2021.05.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL56 (Sinew Support), BL57 (Mountain Support), BL64 (Capital Bone), KD03 (Great Stream), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.bj.2021.05.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.bj.2021.05.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000032317 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP03 (Great White), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1177/09645284231207862 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL57 (Mountain Support), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039926 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039926 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI04 (Wrist Bone), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB31 (Wind Market) | – | – | doi:10.1177/20543581241267164 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1571045 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP02 (Great Capital), SP03 (Great White), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC07 (Great Mound), TB03 (Central Islet), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2024.16.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.19288/j.cnki.issn.1000-2723.2020.03.011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL57 | Mountain Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior midline of the leg between BL40 and BL60 in the pointed depression the formed below gastrocnemius belly when leg is stretched or heel is lifted. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB41 | Foot Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| SP05 | Metal Hill | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| BL56 | Sinew Support | Bladder Meridian | On the line connecting BL40 and BL57 in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius 5 thumb widths below BL40. |
| BL64 | Capital Bone | Bladder Meridian | Below tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| SP02 | Great Capital | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe distal and inferior to the 1st metatarsodigital joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| PC07 | Great Mound | Pericardium Meridian | In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| TB03 | Central Islet | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is on the dorsum of the hand between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in the depression the proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. |

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