Acupuncture Points for Central Pain

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Central Pain:

Points cited for Central Pain

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

  • GB21Shoulder WellGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB31Wind MarketGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV26PhiltrumGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI11 · LI15 · ST36 · GB21 · GB31 · GB39

Point 1 of 6

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022611 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (3 points)

100%

SP06 · PC06 · GV26

Point 1 of 3

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

⚠️ 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: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.25236/fmsr.2023.050619 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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