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Acupoints for Cold Intolerance

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Protocol (2 points)

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EdemaCold Intolerance
Point 1 of 2

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.12.008 ↗

Protocol (25 points)

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HeadacheSore ThroatJoint PainMuscle PainFatigue ChronicSleep UnrefreshingMemory ImpairedFatigue Post-exertionalCold IntoleranceConcentration ImpairedYang Deficiency Spleen-kidneyLumbar Weakness
Point 1 of 25

BL11Great Shuttle

BL11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大杼 (dà zhù)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Knee Pain

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12967-023-04250-z ↗

Protocol (3 points)

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FatigueAnxietyDizzinessConstipationInsomniaAbdominal PainCold IntoleranceIrritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation-predominant
Point 1 of 3

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13457/j.cnki.jncm.2016.09.016 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Cold Intolerance:

Abdominal PainAnxietyConcentration ImpairedConstipationDizzinessEdema

Using Acupoints for Cold Intolerance

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 Intolerance
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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