# Acupoints for Withdrawal Anxiety

20 sourced protocols for Withdrawal Anxiety. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/withdrawal-anxiety

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/5514873 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | GV04 (Life Gate), GV09 (Reaching Yang), GV10 (Spirit Tower), GV11 (Spirit Path), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV19 (Behind The Vertex), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV19 (Behind The Vertex), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), KD03 (Great Stream), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | MS01 (Middle Line of Forehead), MS02 (Lateral Line 1 of Forehead), MS05 (Middle Line of Vertex), MS07 (Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal), MS08 (Lateral Line 1 of Vertex), MS11 (Posterior Temporal Line) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), PC08 (Palace Of Toil) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC08 (Palace Of Toil) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), PC06 (Inner Gate), PC08 (Palace Of Toil), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | AT12 (Nervous Subcortex), CVC02 (Lung), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC11 (Kidney), IAC03 (Sympathetic), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | CVC01 (Heart), CVC02 (Lung), CVC06 (Spleen), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | AT12 (Nervous Subcortex), CVC01 (Heart), CVC02 (Lung), CYC08 (Liver), CYC11 (Kidney), IAC03 (Sympathetic), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | AT12 (Nervous Subcortex), CVC01 (Heart), CYC11 (Kidney), IAC03 (Sympathetic), IN01 (Endocrine), TF10 (Shenmen) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | 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.0255-2930.20210515-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB13 (Spirit Root), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210213-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT07 (Spirit Gate), PC06 (Inner Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), XH16 (Peaceful Sleep) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043508 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV09 | Reaching Yang | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
| GV10 | Spirit Tower | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV11 | Spirit Path | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GV19 | Behind The Vertex | Governing Vessel | 5.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV18. |
| MS01 | Middle Line of Forehead | Scalp Lines | On the forehead, running down the anterior midline from GV24 Shenting. |
| MS02 | Lateral Line 1 of Forehead | Scalp Lines | On the forehead, the first line lateral to the anterior midline, running downward from BL03 Meichong. |
| MS05 | Middle Line of Vertex | Scalp Lines | From GV20 Baihui to GV21 Qianding, along the midline of the vertex. |
| MS07 | Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From GV20 Baihui obliquely to GB07 Qubin. |
| MS08 | Lateral Line 1 of Vertex | Scalp Lines | On the vertex, the first line lateral to and parallel with the midline. |
| MS11 | Posterior Temporal Line | Scalp Lines | From GB08 Shuaigu to GB07 Qubin, on the temporal side of the head. |
| 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. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| AT12 | Nervous Subcortex | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the lower 1/2 of the interior wall of the Antitragus; in the midpoint between Thalamus and the beginning of the medial lower line of the interior Antitragus. |
| CVC02 | Lung | Auricular Points | Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung. |
| CVC06 | Spleen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint of a line from Stomach to the notch between Antihelix and Antitragus. |
| CYC11 | Kidney | Auricular Points | At the superanterior corner of Cymba Concha. |
| IAC03 | Sympathetic | Auricular Points | On both ears, at the end of the upper edge of the lower Crus of the Antihelix. |
| IN01 | Endocrine | Auricular Points | On both ears, in the inferior portion of the Cavum Concha, 0.5 cm down from the notch between the Tragus and the Antitragus. It is corresponding to the conarium of the body. |
| TF10 | Shenmen | Auricular Points | At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis. |
| CVC01 | Heart | Auricular Points | A depression which is located at the center of Cavum Concha. |
| CYC08 | Liver | Auricular Points | In the lateral inferior area of the Cymba Conchae. |
| 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. |
| GB13 | Spirit Root | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| XH16 | Peaceful Sleep | Extra Points: Head | Behind the ear, midway between fengchi gb-20 & yifeng sj-17, close but slightly posterior & inferior to the wangu gb-12. |

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