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Nervous System

Trigeminal Nerve Reflexology

Every reflexology pressure point that targets the trigeminal nerve, with locating instructions, self-treatment technique, and related research.

4 reflex points · face (4) · 18 related research papers

Trigeminal Nerve reflexology means working the points on the feet, hands, and ears that tradition ties to the trigeminal nerve. This page gathers every trigeminal nerve point we have on the face map, 4 in total, with where each one sits and how to work it.

Where is the Trigeminal Nerve reflex point?

MapReflex pointSideView
faceBQC 200 — Left Temple—face-front
faceBQC 201 — Right Temple—face-front
faceBQC 54 — Left Outer Eye Corner—face-front
faceBQC 55 — Right Outer Eye Corner—face-front

Foot reflex

Trigeminal Nerve is not yet mapped in foot reflex in our dataset. We'll add it when our next chart source lands.

Hand reflex

Trigeminal Nerve is not yet mapped in hand reflex in our dataset. We'll add it when our next chart source lands.

Ear reflex

Trigeminal Nerve is not yet mapped in ear reflex in our dataset. We'll add it when our next chart source lands.

Face reflex

BQC 200 — Left Temple

face-front
Also targets:Temple

Source: Bùi Quôc Châu BQC Point System (1980) / International Academy of Dien Chan / Multireflexology.com

BQC 201 — Right Temple

face-front
Also targets:Temple

Source: Bùi Quôc Châu BQC Point System (1980) / International Academy of Dien Chan / Multireflexology.com

BQC 54 — Left Outer Eye Corner

face-front
Also targets:Gallbladder

Source: Bùi Quôc Châu BQC Point System (1980) / International Academy of Dien Chan / Multireflexology.com

BQC 55 — Right Outer Eye Corner

face-front
Also targets:Gallbladder

Source: Bùi Quôc Châu BQC Point System (1980) / International Academy of Dien Chan / Multireflexology.com

Research studying this organ

Spinal manipulations for migraine: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Systematic reviews·2024·strong evidence

Myofascial Release for the Treatment of Tension-Type, Cervicogenic Headache or Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Pain research & management·2024·strong evidence

Physical treatment of migraine.

Handbook of clinical neurology·2024·moderate evidence

The effect of manual therapies on tension-type headache in patients who do not respond to drug therapy: a randomized clinical trial.

The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy·2023·strong evidence

Effectiveness of a manual therapy protocol based on articulatory techniques in migraine patients. A randomized controlled trial.

Musculoskeletal science & practice·2021·moderate evidence

Effectiveness of Mulligan manual therapy over exercise on headache frequency, intensity and disability for patients with migraine, tension-type headache and cervicogenic headache - a protocol of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders·2021·preliminary evidence

Effects of Cervico-Mandibular Manual Therapy in Patients with Temporomandibular Pain Disorders and Associated Somatic Tinnitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)·2021·strong evidence

The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Migraine Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Headache·2020·strong evidence

Effect of applying reflexology massage on nitroglycerin-induced migraine-type headache: A placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology·2019·moderate evidence

Reported concepts for the treatment modalities and pain management of temporomandibular disorders.

The journal of headache and pain·2016·moderate evidence

Related research in the nervous system

Studies on other organs in this body system that may be relevant to trigeminal nerve reflexology practice.

Effect of foot reflexology on chronic pain in Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.

PloS one·2025·moderate evidence
Brain

Effect of acupressure and acupuncture on sleep quality in cancer patients with insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Explore (New York, N.Y.)·2025·strong evidence
Insomnia Point

Foot Reflexology for Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review.

Alternative therapies in health and medicine·2025·strong evidence
Brain

Effect of Foot Reflexology on Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.

International journal of MS care·2025·strong evidence
BrainCervical SpineLumbar SpineThoracic Spine

Chinese Medicines Treatment for Sleep Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Integrative cancer therapies·2024·strong evidence
Insomnia Point

A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Persons With Non-specific Low Back Pain With and Without Radiculopathy: Identification of Best Evidence for Rehabilitation to Develop the WHO's Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation·2023·strong evidence
Sciatic NerveLumbar Spine

Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) with Non-Pharmacological Interventions: Clinical Recommendations from a Systematic Scoping Review and an Expert Consensus Process.

Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)·2023·moderate evidence
Sciatic Nerve

Diagnosis and classification of optic neuritis.

The Lancet. Neurology·2022·limited evidence
Eye

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Trigeminal Nerve reflexology FAQ

Where is the trigeminal nerve reflex point on the foot?

The trigeminal nerve point sits on the foot as part of the Trigeminal Nerve map. The trigeminal nerve point shows up on both feet and both hands. The foot section below shows exactly where.

How do you do trigeminal nerve reflexology?

Find the trigeminal nerve point on the foot or hand and press it with steady, firm pressure, either holding or making small circles. Each point below has full notes on where it is and how to work it. Reflexology is a complementary therapy, so check with a healthcare provider about anything medical.

Is there research on trigeminal nerve reflexology?

We've linked 18 papers related to trigeminal nerve reflexology below. The evidence for reflexology is still thin, and what there is points more to relaxation and general wellbeing than to treating specific conditions, so talk to a healthcare provider.

Reflexology is a complementary therapy. The connections shown here are based on reflexology tradition, not medical science. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.