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Acupoints for Sleep Poor Quality

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Protocol (10 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyCancerDistress PsychologicalGrief AnticipatorySleep Poor Quality
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ST01Tear Container

ST01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 承泣 (chéng qì)

🎯 Location: With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated for direct needling; use only pressure.

🛡️ Treats: tinnitus, cold, heat, wind, redness

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Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

StressHypertensionSleep Poor Quality
Point 1 of 5

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between lu5 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe hypertension; avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, dizziness, heat, vomiting, distension:abdomen

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Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

InsomniaArrhythmiaAtrial FibrillationSleep Poor QualityArrhythmia Supraventricular
Point 1 of 2

SP04Grandfather Grandson

SP04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 公孫 (gōng sūn)

🎯 Location: In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, jaundice, depression, vomiting, distension:abdomen

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside sleep poor quality:

anxietycancerdistress psychologicalgrief anticipatorystresshypertension

Using Acupoints for Sleep Poor Quality

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 poor quality
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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