Acupuncture Points for Angina Stable

6 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Angina Stable

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

  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian6 of 6
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel4 of 6
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian3 of 6
  • PC04Cleft GatePericardium Meridian3 of 6
  • KD06Shining SeaKidney Meridian2 of 6
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 6
  • LU07Interrupted SequenceLung Meridian2 of 6
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 6
  • LV14Qi Cycle GateLiver Meridian2 of 6
  • SP03Great WhiteSpleen Meridian2 of 6
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 6
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian2 of 6

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

BL14 · BL15 · PC06 · CV17

Point 1 of 4

BL14Absolute Yin Shu Point

BL14 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 厥陰俞 (jué yīn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Asthma, Palpitations, Vomiting

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2014/619706

Single-point entry

100%

PC06Inner Gate

PC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 內關 (nèi guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe deficiency conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Dizziness, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-015-0653-0

Protocol (2 points)

100%

PC04 · PC06

Point 1 of 2

PC04Cleft Gate

PC04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 郄門 (qiè mén)

🎯 Location: 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Anxiety, Coughing Blood, Vomiting, Blood Stagnation

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/6634404

Protocol (6 points)

100%

HT03 · HT06 · HT07 · PC03 · PC06 · CV17

Point 1 of 6

HT03Lesser Sea

HT03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少海 (shǎo hǎi)

🎯 Location: With elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting medial end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with ulnar nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Heat, Chest Fullness, Pain, Epilepsy

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/7228033

Protocol (12 points)

100%

LU07 · LI04 · ST36 · ST40 · SP03 · HT07 · KD06 · PC04 · PC06 · LV03 · LV14 · CV17

Point 1 of 12

LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/09645284211055754

Protocol (12 points)

100%

LU07 · LI04 · ST36 · ST40 · SP03 · HT07 · KD06 · PC04 · PC06 · LV03 · LV14 · CV17

Point 1 of 12

LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/09645284211055754
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Using Acupoints for Angina Stable

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Angina Stable
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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