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Acupuncture Points for Cerebral Ischemia

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Cerebral Ischemia:

Ischemic StrokeHemiplegiaNeurological DeficitParalysis HemiplegiaStroke Ischemic AcuteCognitive Impairment

Points cited for Cerebral Ischemia

How often each point appears across the 50 entries ranked highest for Cerebral Ischemia. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian32 of 50
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian30 of 50
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian28 of 50
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian20 of 50
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel20 of 50
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian19 of 50
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian18 of 50
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian17 of 50
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian17 of 50
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian15 of 50
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian13 of 50
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian12 of 50

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

PC02 · PC03 · PC06 · PC07

Ischemic StrokeCerebral Ischemia Acute
Point 1 of 4

PC02Celestial Spring

PC02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天泉 (tiān quán)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths below level of the anterior axillary fold between 2 heads of the biceps brachii.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with brachial artery.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Palpitations, Chest Fullness, Blood Stagnation

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2021.13.2003 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/md.0000000000034459 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LU03 · LU05 · LU07 · LU09

Ischemic StrokeCerebral Ischemia Acute
Point 1 of 4

LU03Celestial Storehouse

LU03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天府 (tiān fǔ)

🎯 Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; caution near brachial artery.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Dizziness, Coughing Blood

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2021.13.2003 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LU05 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230716-k0004 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST36 · GV14 · GV20 · GV26

Cerebral IschemiaBrain Ischemic Injury
Point 1 of 4

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, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13193/j.issn.1673-7717.2016.09.012 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, GV14, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1886740 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

GV20 · GV26

Cerebral IschemiaNeurological Deficit
Point 1 of 2

GV20100 Convergences

GV20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 百會 (bǎi huì)

🎯 Location: On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Palpitations, Jaundice, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13192/j.ljtcm.2001.04.46.xuj.037 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13193/j.issn.1673-7717.2016.09.012 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

BL60 · GB30

Cerebral IschemiaNeurological Deficit
Point 1 of 2

BL60Kunlun (Mountains)

BL60 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 昆侖 (kūn lún)

🎯 Location: In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon.

⚠️ 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: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Heat, Chest Fullness, Abdominal Pain

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13192/j.ljtcm.2001.04.46.xuj.037 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL60 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 ↗

Protocol (19 points)

64%

LU11 · LI01 · LI04 · ST45 · SP01 · HT09 · SI01 · BL67 · KD01 · PC08 · PC09 · TB01 · GB20 · GB44 · LV01 · LV03 · CV24 · GV20 · GV26

Cerebral Infarction AcuteIschemic StrokeNeurological Deficit
Point 1 of 19

LU11Lesser Metal

LU11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2013-5 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, GB20, LV03, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231109-k0009 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 34 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling22 of 34
  • Electroacupuncture9 of 34

Sessions: the 16 studies that gave a count ran a median of 12 (middle half 10 to 19).

Course: the 21 studies that gave a length ran a median of 2 weeks (middle half 2 weeks to 4 weeks).

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

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