Points cited for Chronic Kidney Disease How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Chronic Kidney Disease. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
BL20 Spleen Shu Point Bladder Meridian 1 of 2 BL23 Kidney Shu Point Bladder Meridian 1 of 2 CV04 Original Qi Gate Conception Vessel 1 of 2 GV04 Life Gate Governing Vessel 1 of 2 LI11 Pond At The Bend Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 2 SP06 Three Yin Intersection Spleen Meridian 1 of 2 SP10 Sea Of Blood Spleen Meridian 1 of 2 ST36 Leg Three Miles Stomach Meridian 1 of 2 XL03 Hundred Insect Nest Extra Points: Lower limbs 1 of 2 Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
Protocol (6 points) 100% ST36 · SP06 · BL20 · BL23 · CV04 · GV04
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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 Moxibustion
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.1155/2020/6128673 ↗ Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
Protocol (3 points) 100% LI11 · SP10 · XL03
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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 Laser · 12 sessions over 4 weeks
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102054 ↗ Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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