Acupoints for Cough Taxation

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Points indicated for cough:taxation

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

BL11Great Shuttle

BL11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大杼 (dà zhù)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, fever, dyspnoea, pain:knee

BL30White Ring Shu Point

BL30 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 白環俞 (bái huán yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, fever, dyspnoea, pain:knee

BL42Door Of The Corporeal Soul

BL42 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 魄戶 (pò hù)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea, asthma

Using Acupoints for Cough Taxation

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 cough:taxation
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.