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Acupuncture Points for Coronary Heart Disease

7 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Coronary Heart Disease:

Angina PectorisChest PainAngina StableAnxietyAutonomic DysfunctionCardiac Risk Perioperative

Points cited for Coronary Heart Disease

How often each point appears across the 7 entries ranked highest for Coronary Heart Disease. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian7 of 7
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian5 of 7
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel3 of 7
  • BL15Heart Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 7
  • PC04Cleft GatePericardium Meridian2 of 7
  • BL14Absolute Yin Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • CV14Great Palace GateConception Vessel1 of 7
  • HT03Lesser SeaHeart Meridian1 of 7
  • HT06Yin CleftHeart Meridian1 of 7
  • LU09Great SourceLung Meridian1 of 7
  • PC03Marsh At The BendPericardium Meridian1 of 7
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 7

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

100%

PC04 · PC06

Coronary Heart DiseaseAutonomic DysfunctionCardiac Risk Perioperative
Point 1 of 2

PC04Cleft Gate

PC04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 郄門 (qiè mén)

🎯 Location: 5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist on the line connecting PC03 and PC07 between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Anxiety, Coughing Blood, Vomiting, Blood Stagnation

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/CIA.S210751 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/7228033 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

HT03 · HT06 · HT07 · PC03 · PC06 · CV17

Coronary Heart DiseaseChest PainAngina Stable
Point 1 of 6

HT03Lesser Sea

HT03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少海 (shǎo hǎi)

🎯 Location: With elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting medial end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with ulnar nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Heat, Chest Fullness, Pain, Epilepsy

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/7228033 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. HT07, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13609/j.cnki.1000-0313.2025.02.009 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

HT07 · PC06

AnxietyDepressionCoronary Heart DiseaseChest Pain
Point 1 of 2

HT07Spirit Gate

HT07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13609/j.cnki.1000-0313.2025.02.009 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. HT07, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/7228033 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LU09 · ST36 · ST40 · BL15 · PC06 · CV17

Angina PectorisChest PainCoronary Heart Disease
Point 1 of 6

LU09Great Source

LU09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太淵 (tài yuān)

🎯 Location: At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias; avoid excessive stimulation.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Common Cold

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2020/1931839 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06, CV17 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/7228033 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

HT07 · PC06

Coronary Heart DiseaseAngina Pectoris
Point 1 of 2

HT07Spirit Gate

HT07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/19336586251387422 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. HT07, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/7228033 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

90%

HT07 · BL14 · BL15 · PC04 · PC06 · CV14 · CV17

Coronary Heart DiseaseAngina Pectoris
Point 1 of 7

HT07Spirit Gate

HT07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Common Cold, Heat

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

程施瑞邵欣梁繁荣曾芳. 针灸治疗冠心病心绞痛的临床用穴规律分析. 时珍国医国药 ., 2014 [CNKI]
Substantiated by a study. HT07, PC06, CV17 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1155/2021/7228033 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Coronary Heart Disease

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 Coronary Heart Disease
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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