Acupoints for Restlessness

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Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Anxiety Depression Insomnia Restlessness Irritability Nicotine Withdrawal

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HT07Spirit Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: 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.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: anxiety, dyspnoea, palpitations, cold, heat

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Protocol (3 points)

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LI04Junction Valley

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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Single-point entry

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Point selection reported in a published study.

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SP06Three Yin Intersection

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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy except for labor induction.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, distension:abdomen

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Protocol (24 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

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LI04Junction Valley

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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Tian Yong-ping et al. Acupuncture for Promoting Intelligence of Children — An Observation on 37 Cases with Mental Retardation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 176-179

All 10 points indicated for this symptom

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Restlessness

Point 1 of 10

ST40Abundant Bulge

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 豐隆 (fēng lóng)

🎯 Location: 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.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, dyspnoea, phlegm, asthma

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Protocol (9 points)

38%

Point selection reported in a published study.

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LI04Junction Valley

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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside restlessness:

anxiety depression insomnia irritability nicotine withdrawal pain

Using Acupoints for Restlessness

Self-Treatment Guidelines

Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

Severe or persistent restlessness
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.