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Acupuncture Points for Bitter Taste

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Bitter Taste:

Anorexia Greasy FoodCholelithiasisHypochondriac Right BloatingDry MouthAbdomen Upper FullnessGallbladder Motility Impaired

Points cited for Bitter Taste

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Bitter Taste. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 2
  • BL19Gallbladder Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 2
  • GB24Sun And MoonGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • LV13Bright GateLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • LV14Qi Cycle GateLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • TB06Branch DitchTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

BL19 · GB24 · GB34 · LV13

VomitingNauseaCholelithiasisBitter TasteBack PainAbdomen Upper PainGallstoneGallbladder TendernessAbdomen Upper FullnessGallbladder Motility Impaired
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BL19Gallbladder Shu Point

BL19 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膽俞 (dǎn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV07 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Palpitations, Jaundice, Common Cold, Vomiting

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MCG.0000000000001487 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

90%

ST36 · SP06 · PC06 · TB06 · GB34 · LV03 · LV14 · CV12

Poor AppetiteBitter TasteDry MouthHypochondriac Right PainHypochondriac Right BloatingAnorexia Greasy Food
Point 1 of 8

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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhou Shenghong. Thirty Cases of Chronic Cholecystitis Treated by Acupuncture and Oral Administration of Da Chai Hu Tang. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(3): 173-174
Substantiated by a study. GB34 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1097/MCG.0000000000001487 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Bitter Taste

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 Bitter Taste
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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