Acupoints for Bronchial Asthma

Searching for acupoints that may help with bronchial asthma.

Protocol (9 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2

Protocol (3 points)

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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: diarrhoea, jaundice, depression, vomiting, distension:abdomen

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Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2-2

Protocol (7 points)

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BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea, asthma

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Fang Yi-gong et al. A Study on the Basic Drugs and Points for Point Application in Summer to Treat the Diseases with Attacks in Winter. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(3): 180-183

Protocol (10 points)

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BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea, asthma

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Wen BL, Liu BY, Peng J, Wang XF, Xiang XX, Liu XF, Hu JQ, Lu F, He LY, Zhu WZ, Fang YG, Wang Y. Clinical research of acupoint application for treatment of winterdisease in summer' used to prevent and treat bronchial asthma in children. J Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(1): 31-39'

Protocol (4 points)

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BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea, asthma

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Wen Bi-Ling et al.. Clinical research of acupoint application for ""treatment of winter disease in summer"" used to prevent and treat bronchial asthma in children.. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 2012

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside bronchial asthma:

Using Acupoints for Bronchial Asthma

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 bronchial asthma
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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