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Acupuncture Points for Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile:

Joint PainStiffness JointStiffness MorningJoint Swelling

Points cited for Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV22Celestial ProminenceConception Vessel1 of 2
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB30Jumping CircleGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI05Yang StreamLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · BL40 · GB20 · GV20

Joint PainStiffness MorningArthritis Rheumatoid JuvenileStiffness Joint
Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI05 · BL60 · GB30 · GB34 · CV22

Joint PainStiffness MorningArthritis Rheumatoid JuvenileStiffness JointJoint Swelling
Point 1 of 5

LI05Yang Stream

LI05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽谿 (yáng xī )

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Tinnitus, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 ↗
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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.

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