# Acupoints for Dysphagia Neurogenic

5 sourced protocols for Dysphagia Neurogenic. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/dysphagia-neurogenic

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI02 (Second Space), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST44 (Inner Court), SI03 (Back Stream), TB17 (Hurricane), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1724043 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.10.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT05 (Inward Connection), PC06 (Inner Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.10.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT05 (Inward Connection), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.10.001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | TB17 (Hurricane), GB12 (Mastoid Process), GB20 (Wind Pool), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | Chan SL et al. Therapeutic effects of acupuncture for neurogenic dysphagia—a randomized controlled trial. J Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012; 32(1): 25-30 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| SP06 | Three Yin Intersection | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| HT05 | Inward Connection | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| PC06 | Inner Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |

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