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Acupoints for Autonomic Dysfunction

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Protocol (2 points)

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Spinal Cord InjuryAutonomic Dysfunction
Point 1 of 2

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.11.004 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Coronary Heart DiseaseAutonomic DysfunctionCardiac Risk Perioperative
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 pc3 and pc7 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/CIA.S210751 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

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DysmenorrheaDysmenorrhea PrimaryMenstrual PainAutonomic Dysfunction
Point 1 of 6

SP04Grandfather Grandson

SP04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 公孫 (gōng sūn)

🎯 Location: In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Jaundice, Depression, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/prm/3494216 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Post-Operative NauseaPost-Operative VomitingAutonomic DysfunctionInflammation PostoperativeRecovery Postoperative
Point 1 of 2

PC05Intermediary Messenger

PC05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 間使 (jiān shǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Palpitations, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Aversion Cold

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20241107 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

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FeverSeizureAutonomic DysfunctionConsciousness ImpairedEncephalitis AutoimmuneMental AbnormalityMemory DisorderMovement Involuntary
Point 1 of 9

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038546 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

67%
Autonomic ProblemsMultiple System Atrophy
Point 1 of 10

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241203-k0005 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Autonomic Dysfunction:

Cardiac Risk PerioperativeConsciousness ImpairedCoronary Heart DiseaseAutonomic ProblemsDysmenorrheaDysmenorrhea Primary

Using Acupoints for Autonomic Dysfunction

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 Autonomic Dysfunction
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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