Points cited for Bone Pain How often each point appears across the 6 entries ranked highest for Bone Pain. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
BL23 Kidney Shu Point Bladder Meridian 5 of 6 GV04 Life Gate Governing Vessel 4 of 6 ST36 Leg Three Miles Stomach Meridian 4 of 6 BL20 Spleen Shu Point Bladder Meridian 3 of 6 CV04 Original Qi Gate Conception Vessel 3 of 6 KD03 Great Stream Kidney Meridian 3 of 6 SP06 Three Yin Intersection Spleen Meridian 3 of 6 GB34 Yang Mound Spring Gallbladder Meridian 2 of 6 GV03 Yang Lumbar Gate Governing Vessel 2 of 6 LV03 Great Surge Liver Meridian 2 of 6 BL11 Great Shuttle Bladder Meridian 1 of 6 BL25 Large Intestine Shu Point Bladder Meridian 1 of 6 Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
Protocol (14 points) 100% LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · SI19 · KD03 · KD07 · GB20 · GB34 · GB39 · LV03 · LV05 · CV04 · GV20
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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
Protocol (4 points) 100% BL20 · BL23 · GV03 · GV04
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾俞 (pí yú)
🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Fever , Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Spleen Qi Deficiency
Protocol (10 points) 100% ST36 · SP06 · BL11 · BL20 · BL23 · BL40 · KD03 · CV04 · GV03 · GV04
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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
Protocol (2 points) 100% BL23 · GV04
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)
🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Diarrhea , Asthma , Tinnitus , Qi Deficiency
Protocol (11 points) 100% ST31 · ST32 · ST36 · BL23 · BL25 · BL54 · BL60 · GB31 · GB34 · GB41 · LV03
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 髀關 (bì guān)
🎯 Location: On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth near femoral vessels.
🛡️ Treats: Jaundice , Pain , Thigh Pain , Sciatica , Lower Back Pain
Protocol (7 points) 100% ST36 · SP06 · BL20 · BL23 · KD03 · CV04 · GV04
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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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Buy Using Acupoints for Bone Pain 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 Bone Pain Symptoms worsen despite treatment If you have underlying health conditions Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
