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Acupoints for Chest Discomfort

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Protocol (4 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Chest DiscomfortAngina StableChest Pain Ischemic
Point 1 of 4

BL14Absolute Yin Shu Point

BL14 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 厥陰俞 (jué yīn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, asthma, palpitations, vomiting

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doi:10.1155/2014/619706 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyPalpitationsInsomniaAngerChest DiscomfortParalysis FacialIrritability
Point 1 of 10

ST01Tear Container

ST01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 承泣 (chéng qì)

🎯 Location: With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated for direct needling; use only pressure.

🛡️ Treats: tinnitus, cold, heat, wind, redness

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside chest discomfort:

angina stablechest pain ischemicanxietypalpitationsinsomniaanger

Using Acupoints for Chest Discomfort

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 chest discomfort
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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