🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
⚠️ 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.
🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
⚠️ 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.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
HU Jin-sheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Chloasma. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 305-307
Substantiated by a study. LI04, ST36, SP06, SP10, BL23, LV03 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1155/2018/6438458 ↗
🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
⚠️ 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.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Feng XJ, Fu JY, Liu F. Clinical Observation on the Combined Use of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Chloasma. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 15-17
Substantiated by a study. LI04, ST36, SP06 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1155/2018/6438458 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Chloasma
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 Chloasma
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
