Acupoints for Cachexia

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Self-Treatment Guide

Complete illustrated guide with acupoint locations, press needle technique, and 6-week protocols including cachexia.

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Protocol (4 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Loss of Appetite Anorexia Cancer-related Cachexia

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ST36Leg Three Miles

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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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Protocol (15 points)

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Cough Weakness Cachexia Breathlessness Infection Pulmonary Fungal Edema Pedal Diabetes Uncontrolled

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LU01Central Mansion

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)

🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below lu2 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy; contraindicated in cases of pneumothorax.

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

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside cachexia:

appetite loss anorexia cancer-related cough weakness breathlessness infection pulmonary fungal

Using Acupoints for Cachexia

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 cachexia
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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