Table 2 Location, indication, and methods of acupoints for treating lung cancer-related insomnia

GV20 (Baihui)

5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles.

Subcutaneous insertion 16–26 mm. Moxibustion can be used for reinforcing Yang.

GV24 (Shenting)

0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.

Subcutaneous insertion 16–26 mm.

GV29 (Yintang)

On the forehead, at the midpoint between the two medial ends of the eyebrow.

Subcutaneous insertion 10–16 mm.

EX-HN22 (Anmian)

At the midpoint between Fengchi and Yifeng, at the middle of sternocleidomastoid tendon.

Perpendicular insertion 33–49 mm.

HT7 (Shenmen)

At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris

Perpendicular insertion 10–16 mm.

SP6 (Sanyinjiao)

3 cun above the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the medial aspect of tibia.

Perpendicular insertion 33–49 mm.

ST36 (Zusanli)

3 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior crest of tibia

Perpendicular insertion 33–66 mm

LR3 (Taichong)

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the first metatarsal space.

Perpendicular insertion 16–26 mm

PC6 (Neiguan)

2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PC3) and Daling (PC7), between the tendon of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 16–33 mm.

KI3 (Taixi)

Posterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and tendo calcaneus.

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 16–33 mm

CV4 (Guanyuan)

On the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 33–40 mm. This point is often used for moxibustion for tonification.

CV12 (Zhongwan)

On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus.

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 33–40 mm.

LR14 (Qimen)

Directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anteri or midline

Oblique or subcutaneous insertion 16–26 mm

ST44 (Neiting)

Proximal to the web margin between the second and third toes, at the junction of red and white skin

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 16–26 mm

LR2 (Xingjian)

On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the margin of the web between the first and second toes.

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 16–26 mm