Acupuncture Points for Constipation Chronic

17 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Constipation Chronic

How often each point appears across the 17 entries ranked highest for Constipation Chronic. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian13 of 17
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian10 of 17
  • ST37Upper Great HollowStomach Meridian6 of 17
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel5 of 17
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel4 of 17
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel4 of 17
  • CV08Spirit Palace GateConception Vessel4 of 17
  • SP14Abdominal BindSpleen Meridian4 of 17
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 17
  • SP15Great HorizontalSpleen Meridian2 of 17
  • BL33Middle Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 17
  • BL34Lower Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 17

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST25 · ST37 · SP14

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

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · a 8-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-176 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST37, SP14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2019/7491281 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

ST25 · ST36 · ST37 · BL25 · BL33 · BL34 · TB06 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 9

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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2015/396396 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, ST37, BL25 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03727-z ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST25 · ST36 · CV06 · CV12

Point 1 of 4

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

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.081 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST25 · ST37 · SP14

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

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 28 sessions over 8 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2019/7491281 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST37, SP14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-176 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI11 · ST25 · ST36 · ST37 · BL25

Point 1 of 5

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Laser · 12 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03727-z ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, ST37, BL25 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

ST25 · ST36 · CV04 · CV08 · CV12

Point 1 of 5

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

Study-reported

Acupressure + Moxibustion · 20 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1111/nmo.70207 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 12 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electroacupuncture3 of 12
  • Needling2 of 12
  • Acupressure2 of 12
  • Electrical stimulation on the skin2 of 12
  • Laser1 of 12
  • Moxibustion1 of 12
  • Herbal plaster on points1 of 12

Sessions: the 6 studies that gave a count ran a median of 24 (middle half 16 to 28).

Course: the 9 studies that gave a length ran a median of 8 weeks (middle half 4 weeks to 8 weeks).

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

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