Cerebral infarction is a Western medical concept, which is categorized as stroke in Chinese medicine. The treatment of stroke should focus on the early intervention of acupuncture, and the earlier you start, the better the result. However, there is no such thing as the best time. Acupuncture treatment for stroke has better efficacy, especially for the recovery of limb movement, speech, swallowing and other functions have obvious promotion effect. Acupuncture treatment for stroke is to wake up the brain and open the mind (to restore mental freshness), and to open and close the mind. Selection of acupuncture points is based on the acupuncture points of the Directing Vessel and the acupuncture points of the Syncopal Meridian. Commonly used points are Shui Gou, Bai Hui, Nei Guan and so on. Closed evidence is matched with twelve well points, Hegu, Taichong and other points; and detached evidence is matched with Guanyuan, Qihai, Shenque and other points. If acupuncture treatment is needed, it needs to be operated by a professional doctor.