Acupuncture Points for Addiction Smoking

6 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Addiction Smoking:

Points cited for Addiction Smoking

How often each point appears across the 6 entries ranked highest for Addiction Smoking. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CVC02LungAuricular Points6 of 6
  • TF10ShenmenAuricular Points5 of 6
  • CYC08LiverAuricular Points2 of 6
  • CYC11KidneyAuricular Points2 of 6
  • IAC03SympatheticAuricular Points2 of 6
  • HCS03MouthAuricular Points1 of 6
  • IN01EndocrineAuricular Points1 of 6
  • TR10Internal NoseAuricular Points1 of 6

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

100%

CVC02 · TF10

Point 1 of 2

CVC02Lung

CVC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (fèi)

🎯 Location: Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Phlegm, Asthma, Pneumonia

Study-reported

Acupressure

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-8
Corroborated by a second study. CVC02, TF10 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-11

Protocol (5 points)

100%

CVC02 · CYC08 · CYC11 · IAC03 · TF10

Point 1 of 5

CVC02Lung

CVC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (fèi)

🎯 Location: Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Phlegm, Asthma, Pneumonia

Study-reported

Acupressure · a 6-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-11
Corroborated by a second study. CVC02, IAC03, TF10 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/s1726-4901(08)70014-5

Protocol (4 points)

100%

CVC02 · IN01 · TF10 · TR10

Point 1 of 4

CVC02Lung

CVC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (fèi)

🎯 Location: Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Phlegm, Asthma, Pneumonia

Study-reported

Press needles · 8 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000031456
Corroborated by a second study. CVC02, TF10 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-8

Protocol (4 points)

100%

CVC02 · HCS03 · IAC03 · TF10

Point 1 of 4

CVC02Lung

CVC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (fèi)

🎯 Location: Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Phlegm, Asthma, Pneumonia

Study-reported

Needling · a 8-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/s1726-4901(08)70014-5
Corroborated by a second study. CVC02, IAC03, TF10 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-11

Protocol (4 points)

100%

CVC02 · CYC08 · CYC11 · TF10

Point 1 of 4

CVC02Lung

CVC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (fèi)

🎯 Location: Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Phlegm, Asthma, Pneumonia

Study-reported

Acupressure · a 6-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-11
Corroborated by a second study. CVC02, TF10 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-8

Single-point entry

100%

CVC02Lung

CVC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (fèi)

🎯 Location: Occupies the lower area adjacent to the Heart area. Lower Lung is the Ipsilateral Lung.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Phlegm, Asthma, Pneumonia

Study-reported

Acupressure

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-8
Corroborated by a second study. CVC02 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-11
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How the studies delivered it

What the 4 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Acupressure2 of 4
  • Press needles1 of 4
  • Needling1 of 4

Course: the 3 studies that gave a length ran a median of 6 weeks (middle half 5 weeks to 7 weeks).

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.