Acupuncture Points for Calf Swelling

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Calf Swelling:

Points cited for Calf Swelling

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Calf Swelling. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • KD06Shining SeaKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • SP04Grandfather GrandsonSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • SP05Metal HillSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • ST41Dividing CleftStomach Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

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ST41 · SP04 · SP05 · SP06 · KD03 · KD06

Point 1 of 6

ST41Dividing Cleft

ST41 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 解谿 (jiě xī )

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus.

⚠️ Cautions: Rule out fracture, dislocation and joint instability before needling, and do not needle into an acutely swollen joint or a haemarthrosis.

🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Dizziness, Palpitations, Constipation, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Needling · 3 sessions over 5 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042413 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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