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Acupuncture Points for Sleep Difficulty Initiating

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Sleep Difficulty Initiating:

InsomniaInsomnia PrimarySleep Difficulty MaintainingSleep Difficulty_initiatingSleep Difficulty_maintainingSleep Early_waking

Points cited for Sleep Difficulty Initiating

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Sleep Difficulty Initiating. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian4 of 4
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel3 of 4
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian3 of 4
  • BL62Extending VesselBladder Meridian1 of 4
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel1 of 4
  • HT08Lesser MansionHeart Meridian1 of 4
  • KD06Shining SeaKidney Meridian1 of 4
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 4
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

SP06 · HT07 · GV20 · GV24

FatigueInsomniaSleep Difficulty InitiatingSleep Difficulty MaintainingDaytime Sleepiness
Point 1 of 4

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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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: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2013/163850 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, HT07, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

SP06 · HT07 · GV20

InsomniaSleep Quality PoorInsomnia PrimarySleep Difficulty_initiatingSleep Difficulty_maintainingSleep Early_waking
Point 1 of 3

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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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: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, HT07, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2013/163850 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

100%

ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · HT08 · BL62 · KD06 · PC06 · GV20

InsomniaSleep Difficulty InitiatingSleep Difficulty Maintaining
Point 1 of 8

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:10.1155/2018/9152705 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, HT07, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2013/163850 ↗

Single-point entry

100%
InsomniaSleep Quality PoorInsomnia PrimarySleep Difficulty_initiatingSleep Difficulty_maintainingSleep Early_waking

HT07Spirit Gate

HT07 acupoint
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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, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. HT07 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2013/163850 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Sleep Difficulty Initiating

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 Sleep Difficulty Initiating
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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