# Acupoints for Tinnitus Subjective

11 sourced protocols for Tinnitus Subjective. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/tinnitus-subjective

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB40 (Mound), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-224 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | TB05 (Outer Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/756012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB43 (Narrow Stream) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0630-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | TB22 (Harmony Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.986805 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034315 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S433048 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB17 (Hurricane), GB11 (Head Portal Yin), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV15 (Gate Of Muteness), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1373390 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230808-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230908-0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | Li Shi-Liang et al.. [Preliminary evaluation of acupuncture and continuous multi-point pulse stimulation for treatment of subjective tinnitus].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2007 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| TB21 | Ear Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the anterior to the supratragic notch and behind posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| GB02 | Hearing Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB43 | Narrow Stream | Gallbladder Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 4th and 5th toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| TB22 | Harmony Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | Anterior and superior to the TB21 at the level with root of the auricle on the posterior border of the hair line of the temple where superficial temporal artery passes. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| 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. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| TB13 | Upper Arm Convergence | Triple Burner Meridian | On the line joining olecranon the and TB14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle. |
| GB11 | Head Portal Yin | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior and superior to the mastoid process at the junction of the middle third and lower third of the curved line connecting GB09 and GB12. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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