🎯 Location: In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall superior to the coracoid process of the scapula in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling due to proximity to lungs and blood vessels; contraindicated in hemoptysis.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC4
Substantiated by a study. GV14 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fnhum.2025.1618266 ↗
🎯 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.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
王文琴张永臣贾红玲. 太冲穴古代文献应用分析. 针灸临床杂志 ., 2013 [CNKI]
Substantiated by a study. ST36, LV03, GV20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
🎯 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.
Substantiated by a study. HT07, LV03 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL18, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2023/5871991 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Convulsions
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 Convulsions
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
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