Acupuncture Points for Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative

22 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative

How often each point appears across the 22 entries ranked highest for Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian17 of 22
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel15 of 22
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian13 of 22
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian6 of 22
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian4 of 22
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel3 of 22
  • XH03Hall Of Impression Or Seal HallExtra Points: Head3 of 22
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel2 of 22
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 22
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 22
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 22
  • GB13Spirit RootGallbladder Meridian1 of 22

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

PC04 · PC06 · GV20 · GV24

Point 1 of 4

PC04Cleft Gate

PC04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 郄門 (qiè mén)

🎯 Location: 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Anxiety, Coughing Blood, Vomiting, Blood Stagnation

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2017/6243630 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · GV14 · GV20

Point 1 of 3

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

Electroacupuncture · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000007375 ↗
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.2025.1637566 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · PC06 · GV20

Point 1 of 3

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

Electrical stimulation on the skin · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, PC06, 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.2025.1637566 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 3

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

Electrical stimulation on the skin · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/CIA.S309082 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12871-025-03400-8 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 3

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

Electrical stimulation on the skin · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12871-025-03400-8 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/CIA.S309082 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · PC06 · GV20

Point 1 of 4

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

Electroacupuncture · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1637566 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, PC06, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 7 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electrical stimulation on the skin4 of 7
  • Electroacupuncture3 of 7

Sessions: the 7 studies that gave a count ran a median of 1 (middle half 1 to 1).

Course: the 7 studies that gave a length ran a median of 1 day (middle half 1 day to 1 day).

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

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