# Acupoints for Tinnitus

86 sourced protocols for Tinnitus. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/tinnitus

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS10 (Anterior Temporal Line) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s1808-8694(15)30053-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60029-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV03 (Great Surge), LV05 (Woodworm Channel), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-397 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-397 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), KD13 (Qi Hole), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-397 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU09 (Great Source), LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), ST45 (Running Point), SP02 (Great Capital), SP05 (Metal Hill), HT07 (Spirit Gate), HT09 (Lesser Surge), SI03 (Back Stream), SI08 (Small Sea), BL65 (Restraining Bone), BL67 (Reaching Yin), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC07 (Great Mound), PC09 (Central Surge), TB03 (Central Islet), TB10 (Heavenly Well), GB38 (Yang Assistance), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV02 (Passing Between), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/802846 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2016/6404197 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB09 (Four Rivers), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB08 (Leading Valley) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1589-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1589-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), TB03 (Central Islet), TB09 (Four Rivers) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1589-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000013742 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/1318639 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/1318639 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/2676485 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), KD03 (Great Stream) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.1088138 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), KD03 (Great Stream), KD12 (Great Manifestation), TB03 (Central Islet), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034768 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2019.05.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), TB18 (Spasm Vessel), TB21 (Ear Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2019.04.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.201094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST28 (Waterway), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB04 (Forehead Fullness), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB18 (Spirit Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30417 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), KD16 (Vital Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1357824 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI13 (Crooked Wall), BL54 (Lowermost In Order), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), TB17 (Hurricane), TB18 (Spasm Vessel), TB19 (Skull Rest), TB20 (Angle Vertex), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV04 (Mound Centre) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v13.i21.103200 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | TB22 (Harmony Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | SI17 (Celestial Hood), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-97 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-97 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV24 (Saliva Receptacle), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2018.21.025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000025674 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV17 (Brain Door) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.122 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), GB07 (Temporal Hairline Curve), GB08 (Leading Valley), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034315 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3676 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250511-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.16305/j.1007-1334.2020.1906035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.16305/j.1007-1334.2020.1906035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), GB02 (Hearing Convergence) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.06.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | SI17 (Celestial Hood), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB37 (Bright Light), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2020.000863 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.27465/d.cnki.gzzyc.2020.000515 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2023.11.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2023.11.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2023.11.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | 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. |
| 46 | 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. |
| 47 | 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. |
| 48 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000037107 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1159/000538236 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | 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. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS10 | Anterior Temporal Line | Scalp Lines | From GB04 Hanyan to GB06 Xuanli, on the temporal side of the head along the gallbladder meridian. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LV05 | Woodworm Channel | Liver Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL26 | Original Qi Gate Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra. |
| KD13 | Qi Hole | Kidney Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST45 | Running Point | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| SI08 | Small Sea | Small Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is located in the depression the between olecranon of the ulna and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL67 | Reaching Yin | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the small toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| GB38 | Yang Assistance | Gallbladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between extensor digitorum longus and peroneus brevis. |
| LV02 | Passing Between | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV08 | Spring At The Bend | Liver Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| TB09 | Four Rivers | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the forearm 5 thumb widths below olecranon the between radius and ulna. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU10 | Fish Border | Lung Meridian | On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| 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. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD12 | Great Manifestation | Kidney Meridian | 4 thumb widths below umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV03. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| TB18 | Spasm Vessel | Triple Burner Meridian | In the center of the mastoid process at the junction of the middle and lower third of the curve formed by TB17 and TB20 posterior to the helix. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| ST28 | Waterway | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04. |
| 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. |
| GB04 | Forehead Fullness | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline of the temporal region the at the junction of the upper ¼ and lower ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| 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. |
| GB18 | Spirit Support | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head, 4 thumb widths above the anterior hairline and 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD16 | Vital Point | Kidney Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the umbilicus level with CV08. |
| SI11 | Heavenly Gathering | Small Intestine Meridian | On the scapula in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra. |
| SI12 | Grasping The Wind | Small Intestine Meridian | In the center of the suprascapular fossa directly above the SI11; when arm is lifted point is at the site of the depression. |
| SI13 | Crooked Wall | Small Intestine Meridian | On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa about midway between SI10 and spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| BL54 | Lowermost In Order | Bladder Meridian | On the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen 3 thumb widths lateral to the median sacral crest. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| TB19 | Skull Rest | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the ear at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by TB17 and TB20 behind helix. |
| TB20 | Angle Vertex | Triple Burner Meridian | Directly above the ear apex within the hair line. |
| 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. |
| LV04 | Mound Centre | Liver Meridian | Anterior to the medial malleolus midway between SP05 and ST41 in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of the tibialis anterior. |
| 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. |
| SI17 | Celestial Hood | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression on the anterior border of the scm. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV17 | Brain Door | Governing Vessel | 2.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV16 in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB37 | Bright Light | Gallbladder Meridian | 5 thumb widths directly above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |

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