# Acupoints for Wind

15 sourced protocols for Wind. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/wind

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT05 (Inward Connection), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/4689296 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), BL38 (Superficial Cleft), BL54 (Lowermost In Order), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB29 (Squatting Bone Hole), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), LV07 (Knee Joint) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250424-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | 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 Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 4 | 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 Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 5 | 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 Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 6 | SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 7 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL12 (Wind Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 8 | LU10 (Fish Border), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 9 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 10 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 11 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI04 (Junction Valley), BL13 (Lung Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC03 (Marsh At The Bend), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV02 (Passing Between), XH05 (Supreme Yang (Sun)) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL07 (Reaching Heaven), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), TB02 (Fluid Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 16 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD06 (Shining Sea), GB39 (Suspended Bell), LV01 (Big Mound), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge), LV04 (Mound Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | 王文琴张永臣贾红玲. 太冲穴古代文献应用分析. 针灸临床杂志 ., 2013 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 19 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | 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. |
| 21 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.170743 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-021-05399-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), CV04 (Original Qi Gate) | – | – | doi:10.2147/ijgm.s441978 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV17 (Chest Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230908-0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1779004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL15 (Heart Shu Point), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1779004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LI04 (Junction Valley), HT05 (Inward Connection), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/4689296 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi) | – | – | 吕菲苏莉. 基于古文献探析照海穴临床应用特点. 光明中医 ., 2021 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 29 | KD16 (Vital Point), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV09 (Water Separation), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV11 (Strengthen The Interior), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV13 (Upper Stomach) | – | – | Li Li-Jun. [On academic thought and clinical application of LI Yan-Fang's middle-warmer energy method].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2010 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 30 | CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241213-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL03 (Eyebrow Ascension), BL04 (Deviating Turn), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB13 (Spirit Root), GB14 (Yang Bright), GB15 (Head Governor Of Tears), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH04 (Fish Waist) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13256-026-05957-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | 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. |
| 33 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | Electroacupuncture Combined With Antidepressants for Post-stroke Depression. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01174394 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 34 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JMDH.S526827 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1002/brb3.71496 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1002/cns.70955 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL59 (Tarsus Yang), KD06 (Shining Sea), KD08 (Belief Intersection), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250680 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.04.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.07.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | ST09 (Man's Prognosis), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.11.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.04.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | GB06 (Suspended Tuft), XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12984-025-01827-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT05 (Inward Connection), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), KD06 (Shining Sea), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250421 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1002/brb3.70373 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | XH01A (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01B (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01C (Four Spirit Brightness), XH01D (Four Spirit Brightness) | – | – | doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2024.06.011 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI01 (Metal Yang), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), HT09 (Lesser Surge), SI01 (Lesser Marsh), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), PC09 (Central Surge), TB01 (Surge Gate), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it. |
| 47 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), CV22 (Celestial Prominence), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | Acupuncture Therapy Combined With Breathing Training for Patients With Stroke Complicated. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05930262 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 48 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52580 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL13 (Lung Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1609815 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV23 (Clean Spring), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-022-06280-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST32 | Crouching Rabbit | Stomach Meridian | On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| BL38 | Superficial Cleft | Bladder Meridian | 1 thumb width above the BL39 on the medial side of the tendon of the biceps femoris; point is located with knee slightly flexed. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB29 | Squatting Bone Hole | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression of the midpoint between anterosuperior iliac spine and prominence of the greater trochanter. |
| GB33 | Yang Knee Gate | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the GB34 lateral to the knee joint in the depression above the external epicondyle of the femur. |
| LV07 | Knee Joint | Liver Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia in the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius 1 thumb width posterior to the SP09. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| PC03 | Marsh At The Bend | Pericardium Meridian | On the transverse cubital crease at the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii. |
| BL01 | Bright Eyes / Eye Point | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus. |
| 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. |
| XH05 | Supreme Yang (Sun) | Extra Points: Head | At the temple, in the tender depression the approximately 1 thumb width posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow & the outer canthus of the eye. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI10 | Upper Arm Shu Point | Small Intestine Meridian | When arm is adducted, point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold in the depression the inferior to the scapular spine. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| KD16 | Vital Point | Kidney Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the umbilicus level with CV08. |
| CV09 | Water Separation | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1 thumb width above the umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV11 | Strengthen The Interior | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV13 | Upper Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 5 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. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST39 | Lower Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 9 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| BL03 | Eyebrow Ascension | Bladder Meridian | Directly above the BL02, 0.5 thumb widths within the anterior hairline between GV24 and BL04. |
| BL04 | Deviating Turn | Bladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the distance from GV24 to the ST08. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| XH04 | Fish Waist | Extra Points: Head | In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression the directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| 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. |
| BL59 | Tarsus Yang | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the BL60. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| CV22 | Celestial Prominence | Conception Vessel | In the center of the suprasternal fossa. |
| KD08 | Belief Intersection | Kidney Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths anterior to the KD07, 2 thumb widths above the KD03 posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB06 | Suspended Tuft | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| MS06 | Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From Qianshencong (1 cun anterior to GV20) obliquely to GB06 Xuanli, crossing the bladder and gallbladder meridians. |
| 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. |
| LI01 | Metal Yang | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the index finger about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| SI01 | Lesser Marsh | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the little finger 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. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| TB01 | Surge Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the ring finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

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