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Acupoints for Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome

11 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

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Protocol (6 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Abdominal PainAbdominal BloatingDiarrhea Irritable Bowel SyndromeBowel Habit Abnormal
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ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute appendicitis; caution in pregnancy.

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

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doi:10.1155/2019/7680963 ↗

Single-point entry

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Abdominal DistensionAbdominal PainDiarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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: distension:abdomen, prolapse:rectum, oedema, cold:blood, unconsciousness

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Protocol (11 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Spleen DeficiencyIrritable Bowel Syndrome DiarrheaDiarrhea Irritable Bowel SyndromeDiarrhea ChronicDampness AccumulationSpleen Deficiency Dampness Accumulation
Point 1 of 11

LI20Receiving Fragrance

LI20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 迎香 (yíng xiāng)

🎯 Location: In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; proximity to facial artery.

🛡️ Treats: dyspnoea, constipation, heat, wind, numbness

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Protocol (3 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyVisceral HypersensitivityDiarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Protocol (3 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyVisceral HypersensitivityDiarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Point 1 of 3

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute appendicitis; caution in pregnancy.

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

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Protocol (8 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Abdominal PainDiarrhea Irritable Bowel SyndromeAnxiety Stress-related Gut Dysfunction
Point 1 of 8

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute appendicitis; caution in pregnancy.

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

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside diarrhea irritable bowel syndrome:

pain abdominaldistension abdominalbowel habit abnormalabdominal distensionabdominal painspleen deficiency

Using Acupoints for Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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 diarrhea irritable bowel syndrome
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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