Acupuncture Points for Anorectal Bloating

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Anorectal Bloating:

Points cited for Anorectal Bloating

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

  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL21Stomach Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL34Lower Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL35Meeting Of YangBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL57Mountain SupportBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
  • GB26Girdle VesselGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GV01Long StrengthGoverning Vessel1 of 1
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (13 points)

78%

ST36 · BL20 · BL21 · BL23 · BL34 · BL35 · BL57 · GB26 · CV04 · CV06 · CV12 · GV01 · GV20

Point 1 of 13

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

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Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035462 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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