Acupuncture Points for Alcohol Craving

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Alcohol Craving:

Alcohol Dependence

Points cited for Alcohol Craving

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Alcohol Craving. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • KD09Guest HouseKidney Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Single-point entry

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Alcohol DependenceAlcohol Craving

KD09Guest House

KD09 acupoint
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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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0206288 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

None of the studies behind these entries says how the points were stimulated or for how long.

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

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