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Acupuncture Points for Craving Psychological

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Craving Psychological:

Heroin DependenceAddiction MethamphetamineWithdrawal CravingWithdrawal Drug

Points cited for Craving Psychological

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Craving Psychological. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • CV08Spirit Palace GateConception Vessel1 of 3
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 3
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 3
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 3
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · HT07 · PC06

Heroin DependenceCraving Psychological
Point 1 of 3

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2010.11.002 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (2 points)

100%

CV08 · CV17

Addiction MethamphetamineWithdrawal CravingCraving PsychologicalWithdrawal Drug
Point 1 of 2

CV08Spirit Palace Gate

CV08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神闕 (shén què)

🎯 Location: In the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications; often use moxa only.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Bloating, Rectal Prolapse, Edema, Cold Blood, Loss of Consciousness

Study-reported

Moxibustion · 16 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20251009-k0001 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Single-point entry

100%
Heroin DependenceCraving Psychological

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2010.11.002 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Moxibustion1 of 2

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