Location
On the lateral side of the abdomen below free end of the 11th rib.
Cautions
Avoid deep needling; caution with spleen.
Indications
Conditions for which LV13 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAngerAnxietyLoss of AppetiteLoss of AppetiteBenefit Regulate Jiao LowerBenefit Regulate Jiao MiddleBenefit Regulate LiverBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit SpleenBenefit SpleenStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCommon ColdConstipationConstriction OesophagusConstriction OesophagusCoughCounterflow InversionCounterflow InversionQi DeficiencyQi DeficiencyDiarrheaPsychological Mad Walking DisorderPsychological Mad Walking DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingFocal BloatingFocal BloatingDry MouthDry MouthBreathing ProblemsBreathing ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsShortness of BreathEmaciationEpilepsyFibroids / Masses Ju Ji AbdomenFibroids Masses Ju Ji AbdomenChest FullnessChest FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessHeatUnable to Raise ArmShoulder StiffnessSpinal StiffnessTurning StiffnessWaist Bending StiffnessImmobility Arm RaisingImmobility ShoulderImmobility SpineImmobility TurningImmobility Waist BendingInjury Spleen - Over FullnessInjury Spleen- Over-fullnessInjury Stomach Over FullnessInjury Stomach Over-fullnessJaundiceOedema StoneOedema StoneAbdominal PainAbdominal PainLower Back PainLower Back PainHeart PainHeart PainRibs PainRibs PainLumbar Spine PainLumbar Spine PainQi Running PigletQi Running PigletRegulate Jiao LowerRegulate Jiao MiddleRegulate LiverRegulate QiRegulate SpleenSpread LiverSpread LiverUndigested Food in StoolUndigested Food in StoolTympanites / Drum BellyTympanites Drum BellyFrequent UrinationFrequent UrinationVomitingLimbs WeaknessLimbs Weakness
Protocols using LV13
- Hyperglycemia, Prediabetes, Impaired Glucose Tolerance – LI04, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL18, BL20, BL21, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV12, GV09 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-2014-4)
- Epigastric Pain, Dyspepsia Functional, Burning Epigastric – ST36, ST44, SP09, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV12, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-1845-3)
- Nausea, Bloating, Gastroparesis, Diabetes Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – LU01, LU09, ST25, ST36, ST37, SP03, LV13, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230690)
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
- Anxiety, Headache, Constipation, Insomnia, Nausea, Nervousness, Hiccup, Abdominal Pain, Stomach Bloating, Stomach Pain, Anorexia, Eructation – ST03, ST40, SP01, SP03, SP09, HT07, BL20, BL21, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, LV13, CV05, CV06, CV12 (Zhao Yaping, Ding Min, Wang Yanjun. Forty Cases of Gastrointestinal Neurosis Treated by Acupuncture. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 207-209)
- Constipation, Nausea, Liver Pain, Cancer Pain – LI04, ST36, BL17, BL18, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14 (https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S456874)
- Obesity, Appetite Excessive, Overweight – ST25, BL20, BL21, BL25, LV13, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S487877)
- Postoperative Pain, Anesthesia Recovery Prolonged – ST36, GB34, LV13 (https://doi.org/10.59565/001c.77629)
- Overweight, Obesity Simple, Bmi Elevated – LI04, LI11, ST21, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST27, ST28, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP04, SP06, SP09, SP14, SP15, SP16, BL20, BL21, TB06, GB26, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV07, CV09, CV10, CV12, CV13 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2367610)
- Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Cancer-related Palliative – LU09, ST25, ST36, KD07, PC07, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced, Cinv – ST25, ST36, PC06, LV13, CV06, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-1927-2)
- Lymphedema Upper Limb, Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema, Spleen-kidney Yang Deficiency – LU01, BL13, BL20, BL23, GB25, LV13 (https://doi.org/10.13260/j.cnki.jfjtcm.2026.02002)