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Acupuncture Points for Claudication Intermittent

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Claudication Intermittent:

Lower Extremity NumbnessLeg PainCirculation StasisDiabetesDiabetes Type-2Disease Arterial Lower-extremity

Points cited for Claudication Intermittent

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Claudication Intermittent. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian3 of 3
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • SP03Great WhiteSpleen Meridian2 of 3
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 3
  • SP09Yin Mound SpringSpleen Meridian2 of 3
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • ST42Surging YangStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

BL23 · BL25 · BL40 · BL57 · KD03

Leg PainLower Back PainButtock PainLower Extremity NumbnessClaudication IntermittentSpinal Stenosis Lumbar Degenerative
Point 1 of 5

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012821 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. KD03 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.12659/MSM.909733 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · ST40 · ST42 · SP03 · SP06 · SP09 · KD03 · GB34

Lower Extremity NumbnessClaudication IntermittentDiabetes Type-2Peripheral Artery Disease Lower ExtremityResting PainCirculation Stasis
Point 1 of 10

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.12659/MSM.909733 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. KD03 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-2016-012821 ↗

Protocol (20 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · ST40 · ST42 · SP03 · SP06 · SP09 · KD03 · GB34 · XL05A · XL05B · XL10A · XL10B · XL10C · XL10D · XL10E · XL10F · XL10G · XL10H

DiabetesLeg PainLeg NumbnessClaudication IntermittentDisease Arterial Lower-extremity
Point 1 of 20

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.12659/MSM.909733 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. KD03 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-2016-012821 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Claudication Intermittent

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 Claudication Intermittent
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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