Acupuncture Points for Contraction

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Points indicated for Contraction

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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

LI12Elbow Bone Hole

LI12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肘髎 (zhǒu liáo)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is on the lateral side of the upper arm 1 thumb width above the LI11 on the border of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Excessive Sleepiness, Channel Stagnation, Shoulder Numbness, Contraction

BL38Superficial Cleft

BL38 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 浮郄 (fú xì)

🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the BL39 on the medial side of the tendon of the biceps femoris; point is located with knee slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Heat, Pain, Turmoil Disorder, Contraction, Cramping

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