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Acupuncture Points for Drop Wrist

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Drop Wrist:

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Points cited for Drop Wrist

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Drop Wrist. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian2 of 2
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI13Arm Five LiLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • TB09Four RiversTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI10 · LI11 · LI13 · LI15 · TB05

ParalysisDrop WristArm WeaknessThumb Numbness
Point 1 of 5

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

Study-reported

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Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fresc.2026.1747273 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

70%

TB05 · TB09

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Point 1 of 2

TB05Outer Gate

TB05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 外關 (wài guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the line connecting TB04 and tip of the olecranon the between radius and ulna.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Sweating, Kidney Deficiency, Dizziness, Tinnitus

Website

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 Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.

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Substantiated by a study. TB05 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fresc.2026.1747273 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1

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