# Acupoints for Stroke Sequelae

58 sourced protocols for Stroke Sequelae. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/stroke-sequelae

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL28 (Bladder Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.2147/CIA.S37531 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | HT03 (Lesser Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/CIA.S53814 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LU03 (Celestial Storehouse), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/694973 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB40 (Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1264-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL59 (Tarsus Yang), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010448 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | SI03 (Back Stream), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), KD01 (Bubbling Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021124 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/6415083 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/6415083 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/6415083 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/6415083 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/6641506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SI03 (Back Stream), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST10 (Liquid Passage), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0281968 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI13 (Arm Five Li), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1136/spcare-2024-005174 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04916-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB02 (Fluid Gate), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04916-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), LV14 (Qi Cycle Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | ST31 (Thigh Gate), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000593 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST31 (Thigh Gate), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000593 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | 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. |
| 30 | HT05 (Inward Connection), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | HT05 (Inward Connection), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness) | – | – | doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240115-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB07 (Temporal Hairline Curve), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.27368/d.cnki.gtzyy.2024.000519 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | SI17 (Celestial Hood), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.27026/d.cnki.ggszc.2023.000386 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.19787/j.issn.1008-1879.2023.02.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST16 (Breast Window), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.19763/j.cnki.2096-7403.2025.06.03 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | 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. |
| 42 | 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. |
| 43 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT05 (Inward Connection), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240125-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240411-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB40 (Mound) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240411-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB07 (Temporal Hairline Curve), GV01 (Long Strength), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044948 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB07 (Temporal Hairline Curve), GV01 (Long Strength), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044948 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | Luo Lu et al.. Clinical observation on Wang Juyi's applied channel theory in treating stroke-sequel patients.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 49 | GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Lin Facai et al.. Effect of music therapy derived from the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine on post-stroke depression.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST08 (Head Corner), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL59 (Tarsus Yang), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | Can Acupuncture Treat Post-stroke Depression?. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02644161 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| BL28 | Bladder Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 2nd 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. |
| HT03 | Lesser Sea | Heart Meridian | With elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting medial end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| 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. |
| LU03 | Celestial Storehouse | Lung Meridian | On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| LI14 | Upper Arm Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle. |
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| SI09 | True Shoulder | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint; when arm is adducted point is 1 thumb width above the posterior end of the axillary fold. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| 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. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| BL59 | Tarsus Yang | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the BL60. |
| 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. |
| BL07 | Reaching Heaven | Bladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| 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. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| ST10 | Liquid Passage | Stomach Meridian | At the midpoint of the line joining ST09 and ST11 on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| 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. |
| TB13 | Upper Arm Convergence | Triple Burner Meridian | On the line joining olecranon the and TB14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle. |
| TB15 | Heavenly Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | Midway between GB21 and SI13 on the superior angle of the scapula. |
| LI13 | Arm Five Li | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 3 thumb widths above the LI11. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| TB02 | Fluid Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is located in the depression the proximal to the margin of the web between ringer and small fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV14 | Qi Cycle Gate | Liver Meridian | Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| BL20 | Spleen Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| ST31 | Thigh Gate | Stomach Meridian | On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| BL39 | Outside Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Lateral to the BL40 on the medial border of the tendon of the biceps femoris. |
| 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. |
| HT05 | Inward Connection | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| HT01 | Highest Spring | Heart Meridian | When upper arm is abducted point is in the center of the axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| GB07 | Temporal Hairline Curve | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head at the crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the temple and horizontal line through ear apex. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| SI17 | Celestial Hood | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression on the anterior border of the scm. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| ST16 | Breast Window | Stomach Meridian | In the 3rd intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XB09 | Miraculous Waist Point | Extra Points: Back | 2 thumb widths superior to the tip (inferior end) of the coccyx.. |
| GV01 | Long Strength | Governing Vessel | Midway between tip of the coccyx and anus, locate point with patient in the prone position. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| ST08 | Head Corner | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB15 | Head Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head directly above the pupil and 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of the line connecting GV24 and ST08. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |

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