# Acupoints for Sleep Disturbance

61 sourced protocols for Sleep Disturbance. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/sleep-disturbance

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL65 (Restraining Bone), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1002/cncr.28352 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-242 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1038/srep37846 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL63 (Golden Gate), KD04 (Large Bell), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016269 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST43 (Sunken Valley), SP03 (Great White), SI02 (Front Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), BL66 (Foot Valley Passage), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB03 (Central Islet), TB06 (Branch Ditch), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2017/1926806 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2018/5351210 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/7032581 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/9869250 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/7209548 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NSS.S247628 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/9991144 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB36 (Outer Hill) | – | – | doi:10.1093/icvts/ivac158 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | 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. |
| 15 | 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. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV25 (White Crevice) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.1057095 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/09645284231181403 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | 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. |
| 19 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04693-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | BL31 (Upper Bone Hole), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), BL33 (Middle Bone Hole), BL34 (Lower Bone Hole), GV01 (Long Strength) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1517325 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05203-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2017.00298 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2017.00298 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010219 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2018.00596 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI10 (Arm Three Miles), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2018.00596 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2018.00596 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2018.00596 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04286-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3390/ijerph191911934 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.1036072 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.1036072 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.1036072 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.cct.2023.107232 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | 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. |
| 36 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016995 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | 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. |
| 38 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.19787/j.issn.1008-1879.2023.11.021 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13020-022-00649-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S619125 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC07 (Great Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05009-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fonc.2026.1788635 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2025.28.1.69 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST29 (Return), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240822-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1177/09645284231181403 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), LV03 (Great Surge), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17862 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1580759 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST01 (Tear Container), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI03 (Back Stream), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD25 (Spirit Storehouse), KD27 (Shu Mansion), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), PC07 (Great Mound), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), TB03 (Central Islet), GB01 (Pupil Crevice), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL63 | Golden Gate | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the foot directly below anterior border of the external malleolus on the lower border of the cuboid bone. |
| KD04 | Large Bell | Kidney Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression the anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |
| 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. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| 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. |
| SI02 | Front Valley | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the crease in the front of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL66 | Foot Valley Passage | Bladder Meridian | Anterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| LU07 | Interrupted Sequence | Lung Meridian | Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus. |
| 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. |
| GB36 | Outer Hill | Gallbladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV25 | White Crevice | Governing Vessel | On the tip of the nose. |
| 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. |
| SP09 | Yin Mound Spring | Spleen Meridian | On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. |
| BL31 | Upper Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL32 | Second Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine just at the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL33 | Middle Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
| BL34 | Lower Bone Hole | Bladder Meridian | On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL33 just at the 4th posterior sacral foramen. |
| GV01 | Long Strength | Governing Vessel | Midway between tip of the coccyx and anus, locate point with patient in the prone position. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| GV16 | Wind Mansion | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline directly below external occipital protuberance in the depression the between trapezius of the both sides. |
| BL10 | Celestial Pillar | Bladder Meridian | 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| GV15 | Gate Of Muteness | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline in the depression the below spinous process of the 1st cervical vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| ST29 | Return | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV03. |
| KD01 | Bubbling Spring | Kidney Meridian | On the sole in the depression the when foot is in the plantar flexion the approximately at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the line connecting base of the 2nd and 3rd toes and heel. |
| XH01A | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01B | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01C | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| XH01D | Four Spirit Brightness | Extra Points: Head | Four points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around baihui du-20 & located 1 thumb width anterior, posterior & lateral to the it. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| ST01 | Tear Container | Stomach Meridian | With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| KD25 | Spirit Storehouse | Kidney Meridian | In the 2nd intercostal space 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| KD27 | Shu Mansion | Kidney Meridian | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| 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. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| CV24 | Saliva Receptacle | Conception Vessel | In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |

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