Protocol (5 points)
70%ST41 · SP05 · BL60 · KD03 · GB40
ST41Dividing Cleft

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 解谿 (jiě xī)
🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus.
⚠️ Cautions: Rule out fracture, dislocation and joint instability before needling, and do not needle into an acutely swollen joint or a haemarthrosis.
🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Dizziness, Palpitations, Constipation, Abdominal Bloating
SP05Metal Hill

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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 商丘 (shāng qiū)
🎯 Location: In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Jaundice, Common Cold, Constipation
BL60Kunlun (Mountains)

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 崑崙 (kūn lún)
🎯 Location: In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon.
⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Heat, Chest Fullness, Abdominal Pain
KD03Great Stream

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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 太谿 (tài xī)
🎯 Location: In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Heat Deficiency, Asthma
GB40Mound

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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 丘墟 (qiū xū)
🎯 Location: Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Fever, Common Cold, Vomiting, Redness
Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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