Protocol (6 points)
100%ST41 · BL40 · BL60 · KD06 · KD09 · GB39
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
BL40Middle Of The Crease

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 委中 (wěi zhōng)
🎯 Location: Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in weakness/fatigue; avoid strong stimulation.
🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Knee Pain, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain
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
KD06Shining Sea

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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 照海 (zhào hǎi)
🎯 Location: In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus.
⚠️ 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: Heat Deficiency, Dizziness, Constipation, Chest Fullness, Abdominal Bloating
KD09Guest House

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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 築賓 (zhù bīn)
🎯 Location: 5 thumb widths directly above the KD03 at the lower end of the belly of the gastrocnemius on the line drawn from KD03 to the KD10.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Depression, Pain, Goiter, Vomiting Foam
