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Acupuncture Points for Seizures

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Seizures:

EpilepsyConvulsionsCoughBi SyndromeBlood DeficiencyBlood Deficiency

Points cited for Seizures

How often each point appears across the 21 entries ranked highest for Seizures. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian7 of 21
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian7 of 21
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian7 of 21
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel6 of 21
  • BL15Heart Shu PointBladder Meridian5 of 21
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian5 of 21
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel4 of 21
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian4 of 21
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian4 of 21
  • XB09Miraculous Waist PointExtra Points: Back4 of 21
  • XH03Hall Of Impression Or Seal HallExtra Points: Head4 of 21
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel3 of 21

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

BL13 · BL18 · GV06 · GV08 · GV11 · GV14

EpilepsyEpilepsy Benign Childhood Epilepsy With Central Temporal SpikesSeizure Generalized Tonic-clonicSeizure NocturnalTonic-Clonic SeizuresChildhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes
Point 1 of 6

BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Asthma

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fnhum.2025.1618266 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL18, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · HT07 · GB18 · LV03 · GV20 · GV24

EpilepsyJuvenile Myoclonic EpilepsyMyoclonic Seizures
Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST40 · BL15 · BL18 · GB34 · GV14 · GV20

EpilepsySeizuresEpilepsy Drug-resistant
Point 1 of 6

ST40Abundant Bulge

ST40 acupoint
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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, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm, Asthma

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL18, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fnhum.2025.1618266 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · HT07 · GB18 · LV03 · GV20 · GV24

EpilepsyEpilepsy Drug-resistantSeizures MyoclonicJuvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

90%

ST40 · LV03 · GV14 · GV20

EpilepsySeizures
Point 1 of 4

ST40Abundant Bulge

ST40 acupoint
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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, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm, Asthma

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

于瑶程光宇程为平 汪金宇丛迪迪杜若齐. 基于复杂网络及数据挖掘探析针灸治疗癫痫的选穴规律. 实用临床医药杂志 ., 2024 [CNKI]
Substantiated by a study. ST40, GV14, GV20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

65%

ST40 · PC05 · LV03 · CV15 · GV26

EpilepsySeizure
Point 1 of 5

ST40Abundant Bulge

ST40 acupoint
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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, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm, Asthma

Website

Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.

sacredlotus.com ↗
Substantiated by a study. LV03 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Seizures

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 Seizures
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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