# Acupoints for Vertigo

30 sourced protocols for Vertigo. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/vertigo

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST09 (Man's Prognosis), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-380 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-380 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-380 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-429 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60038-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | KD03 (Great Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), HT06 (Yin Cleft), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-015-0704-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2016/6404197 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2948292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), TB17 (Hurricane), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1089/acu.2022.0012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | BL61 (Subservient Visitor), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB42 (Earth Fivefold Convergence), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036032 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SI03 (Back Stream), TB03 (Central Islet), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221189 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | 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. |
| 20 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3676 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST09 (Man's Prognosis), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3676 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | SI03 (Back Stream), BL65 (Restraining Bone), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3676 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LV01 (Big Mound) | – | – | doi:10.70976/j.2096-0964.wjim-2024-0029 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250511-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.27465/d.cnki.gzzyc.2019.000359 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST42 (Surging Yang), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.27460/d.cnki.gyzyc.2024.000282 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.16254/j.cnki.53-1120/r.2024.02.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2014.10.0890 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | GB08 (Leading Valley), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.16254/j.cnki.53-1120/r.2023.04.011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB44 (Foot Opening To Yin), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101087 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231201-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | LI Kai, WEI Dan, LI Jia-kang. Acupuncture plus Acupoint-Injection for Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis of Vertebroarterial Type. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 243-244 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 33 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Huang Qiong. Fifty Cases of Vertebrobasilar Ischemic Vertigo Treated by Acupuncture. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 87-89 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 34 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | GE Qi-xue, WU Yan, WANG Chun-ling & WANG Shao-jie. Forty-six Cases of Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Treated by Acupuncture plus Intravenous Infusion of Ligustrazine. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2008; 28(4): 245-249 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST08 (Head Corner), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Zhang Li-ling, Zhang Gang, Zhang Li-ping. Prof. ZHANG Zhi-jun's Experience in the Combined Treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs — A Report of 3 Illustrative Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 279-281 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Dizziness and Vertigo in Emergency Department: a Clinical Control Trial. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02358239 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 37 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | Tian Huazhang, Zhang Chunyan. The Combined Use of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines for Treatment of Menopausal Syndrome - A Clinical Report of 93 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2003, 23(3): 186-188 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 38 | ST08 (Head Corner), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV02 (Passing Between) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2013.060 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | 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. |
| 40 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.201094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04655-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | 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. |
| 43 | ST29 (Return), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP08 (Earth'S Cure), BL32 (Second Bone Hole), CV03 (Central Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S537971 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | Hu Jinsheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Vomiting. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 234-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 45 | LI18 (Beside The Prominence), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | Huang ZJ, Chen JX, Qi WW. Clinical Research on Treatment of Vertebroarterial Type of Cervical Spondylosis with 5-step Manipulation and Traction. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 268-270 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 46 | GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | GAO Xi-yan. Moxibustion Penetration and Its Clinical Application. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 267-269 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 47 | BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point) | – | – | 朱文姣贾一凡. 调肝养血针刺法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病疗效观察（英文）. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science ., 2017 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 48 | 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. |
| 49 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), HT07 (Spirit Gate), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD06 (Shining Sea) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/578972 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST26 (Outer Mound), SP15 (Great Horizontal), KD17 (Shang Bend), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/578972 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST09 | Man's Prognosis | Stomach Meridian | Level with tip of the adam's apple where pulsation of the common the carotid artery is palpable on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| HT06 | Yin Cleft | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| BL61 | Subservient Visitor | Bladder Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus directly below BL60 lateral to the calcaneum at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| GB42 | Earth Fivefold Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint between 4th and 5th metatarsal bones on the medial side of the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV01 | Big Mound | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| ST42 | Surging Yang | Stomach Meridian | On the dome of the instep of the foot between tendons of the long extensor muscle of the great the toe and long extensor muscle of the toes where pulsation of the dorsal artery of the foot is palpable. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB44 | Foot Opening To Yin | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the 4th toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| ST29 | Return | Stomach Meridian | 4 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV03. |
| 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. |
| SP08 | Earth'S Cure | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths below SP09 on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and SP09. |
| 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. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| LI18 | Beside The Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck, level with tip of the adam's apple between sternal and clavicular heads of the scm muscle. |
| 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. |
| SI14 | Outer Shoulder Point | Small Intestine Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL17 | Diaphragm Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| BL67 | Reaching Yin | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the small toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| KD17 | Shang Bend | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |

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