# Acupoints for Sleep Quality Poor

28 sourced protocols for Sleep Quality Poor. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/sleep-quality-poor

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/1399258 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04242-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.18502/ijps.v18i4.13632 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.5152/FNJN.2025.24247 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.5812/jkums.68669 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240201-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230501-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | 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), XB09 (Miraculous Waist Point), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240316-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240613-k0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240610-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250102-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD01 (Bubbling Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-024-04114-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190722-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), KD03 (Great Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1002/hsr2.72680 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Low H J et al.. Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in heart rate variability in post-on-call trainees.. The Medical journal of Malaysia, 2024 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 23 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/1399258 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | HT07 (Spirit Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1055/s-0042-1746200 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.938920 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.938920 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230307-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| 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. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| XB09 | Miraculous Waist Point | Extra Points: Back | 2 thumb widths superior to the tip (inferior end) of the coccyx.. |
| 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. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| ST41 | Dividing Cleft | Stomach Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |

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