Points cited for Alcohol Dependence How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Alcohol Dependence. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
CVC02 Lung Auricular Points 1 of 3 CYC08 Liver Auricular Points 1 of 3 CYC11 Kidney Auricular Points 1 of 3 GV20 100 Convergences Governing Vessel 1 of 3 IAC03 Sympathetic Auricular Points 1 of 3 KD09 Guest House Kidney Meridian 1 of 3 LI04 Junction Valley Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 3 TF10 Shenmen Auricular Points 1 of 3 Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
Protocol (2 points) 100% LI04 · GV20
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)
🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
⚠️ 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: Fever , Tinnitus , Release Exterior , Absent Periods , Wind
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel
🇨🇳 Chinese: 百會 (bǎi huì)
🎯 Location: On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Chest Pain , Palpitations , Jaundice , Qi Deficiency
Study-reported Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0206288 ↗ Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
Protocol (5 points) 100% CVC02 · CYC08 · CYC11 · IAC03 · TF10
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺 (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
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Study-reported Needling · 20 sessions over 6 weeks
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106488 ↗ Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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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 ↗ Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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