Objective To study the acupuncture point selection for hypertension according to literature analysis. Methods The clinical literature on acupuncture for hypertension was searched in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure（ CNKI）

VIP Database

Wanfang Database and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database（ CBM）. The acupuncture prescription database was established based on the search results. The points

point combination

point distribution

meridians and the application of specific points were analyzed by relational analysis. Results Totally 285 articles were included

and 285 acupuncture prescriptions and 62 points were involved. The total frequency of point application was 588. The commonly used points were Taichong（ LR3）

Quchi（ LI11）

Fengchi（ GB20）

Hegu（ LI4）

Zusanli（ ST36） and Baihui（ GV20）. The high frequent used acupoints based on acupuncture prescription were Taichong

Hegu

Zusanli and Quchi. The points were mainly distributed in four limbs

accounting for 53. 2%. The channel entry was mainly related to Liver Meridian

Gallbladder Meridian

Large Intestine Meridian and Stomach Channel

accounting for 63. 9%. The commonly used points were specific points

accounting for 95. 7%. The frequently used specific points were five shu point

yuan-primary point and crossing point. Conclusion The basic acupuncture prescription for hypertension is Taichong

Hegu

Zusanli and Quchi. The channel entry is mainly related to Liver Meridian

Stomach Meridian

Large Intestine Meridian and Gallbladder Meridian. The specific points located below the knees and elbows are commonly used.