Acupuncture Points for Concentration Poor

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Concentration Poor

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Concentration Poor. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 2
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian2 of 2
  • BL15Heart Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL45That Hurts!Bladder Meridian1 of 2
  • HT09Lesser SurgeHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • XH03Hall Of Impression Or Seal HallExtra Points: Head1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · LV03 · GV20 · XH03

Point 1 of 7

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

Needling · 20 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

90%

ST40 · HT07 · HT09 · BL15 · BL20 · BL45 · GV20

Point 1 of 7

ST40Abundant Bulge

ST40 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 豐隆 (fēng lóng)

🎯 Location: 8 thumb widths superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to the ST38 about 2 finger breadth (middle finger) lateral to the anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm, Asthma

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
Substantiated by a study. HT07, GV20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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