Acupoints for Damp Stomach

8 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (7 points)

90%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Point 1 of 7

ST22Shutting The Gate

ST22 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 關門 (guān mén)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the cv11.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: appetite:weak, diarrhoea, constipation, distension:abdomen, pain:abdomen

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Protocol (4 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Point 1 of 4

ST30Qi Surge

ST30 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 氣沖 (qì chōng)

🎯 Location: 5 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the cv2.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; caution near femoral artery.

🛡️ Treats: constipation, heat, distension:abdomen, pain:abdomen, amenorrhea

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Protocol (5 points)

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Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (6 points)

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LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (7 points)

70%

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LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (6 points)

70%

Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it.

Point 1 of 6

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside damp:stomach:

Using Acupoints for Damp Stomach

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 damp:stomach
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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