# Acupoints for Wheezing

12 sourced protocols for Wheezing. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/wheezing

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-11-121 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/846851 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), KD01 (Bubbling Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/4084505 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2023.01.013 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV02 (Passing Between), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.16368/j.issn.1674-8999.2018.08.331 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2015.10.73 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.16305/j.1007-1334.2021.2005036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LU01 (Central Mansion), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221003-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250429-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LU09 (Great Source), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1177/19336586251378193 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LU09 (Great Source), LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0947-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP18 (Celestial Cleft), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD27 (Shu Mansion), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 17 | SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), KD06 (Shining Sea), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2-2 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 18 | GV12 (Body Pillar) | – | – | doi:10.19945/j.cnki.issn.1006-3250.2017.01.042 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 20 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), GV12 (Body Pillar), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 21 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 22 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30033-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nel082 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LU09 (Great Source), LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI20 (Receiving Fragrance), SP03 (Great White), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), GV23 (Upper Star), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | Kalpana M L et al.. Acupuncture with Moxibustion at Conception Vessel 17 on Pulmonary Functions in Patients with Asthma: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.. Advances in mind-body medicine, 2025 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 28 | LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP03 (Great White), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 29 | LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP03 (Great White), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 30 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH08 (Nose Passage) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190412-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU09 (Great Source), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190412-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 33 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 34 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point), CV14 (Great Palace Gate), CV22 (Celestial Prominence) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/896247 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LU09 (Great Source), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), TB06 (Branch Ditch), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | Wu Fei & Hu Ling-xiang. Clinical Application of Quick Cupping onto Shenque (CV 8). Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 275-276 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20201203-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(15)30004-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.11.1376 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s11655-016-2497-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU06 (Collection Hole), LU09 (Great Source), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU09 (Great Source), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), XB01A (Asthma Rest), XB01B (Relieve Dyspnoea) | – | – | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture — point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 43 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | Wu Xiaqiu, Peng Jin, Li Guoqin, Zhang Wei, Liu Guangxia, Liu Baoyan. Efficacy evaluation of summer acupoint application treatment on asthma patients: a two-year follow-up clinical study. J Tradit Chin Med, 2015, 35(1): 21-27 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 44 | BL12 (Wind Gate), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point), GV08 (Sinew Contraction), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Clinical Assessment of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Asthma. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01931696 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 45 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), CV22 (Celestial Prominence) | – | – | Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Asthma. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00917215 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL13 | Lung Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL12 | Wind Gate | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic 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. |
| 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. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| 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. |
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| BL11 | Great Shuttle | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| BL43 | Vital Region Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| BL25 | Large Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV03 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. |
| XB01A | Asthma Rest | Extra Points: Back | 1 thumb width lateral to the GV14. |
| XB01B | Relieve Dyspnoea | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depression the below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI20 | Receiving Fragrance | Large Intestine Meridian | In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
| SP03 | Great White | Spleen Meridian | Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| HT08 | Lesser Mansion | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| SP18 | Celestial Cleft | Spleen Meridian | In the 4th intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| KD27 | Shu Mansion | Kidney Meridian | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| XH08 | Nose Passage | Extra Points: Head | At the highest point of the naso-labial groove. |
| CV14 | Great Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 6 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| TB06 | Branch Ditch | Triple Burner Meridian | 3 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 on the radial side of the extensor digitorum. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| LU06 | Collection Hole | Lung Meridian | On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| BL19 | Gallbladder Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV07 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV08 | Sinew Contraction | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |

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