Acupuncture Points for Cold Exterior

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Cold Exterior:

Points cited for Cold Exterior

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Cold Exterior. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL12Wind GateBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LU07Interrupted SequenceLung Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Cold Exterior

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

90%

LU07 · LI04 · BL12 · BL13

Point 1 of 4

LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions
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Using Acupoints for Cold Exterior

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 Cold Exterior
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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