Acupuncture Points for Ear Effusion

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Ear Effusion:

Points cited for Ear Effusion

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Ear Effusion. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB38Yang AssistanceGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • KD02Blazing ValleyKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • SI05Yang ValleySmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian1 of 1
  • TB06Branch DitchTriple Burner Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

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SI05 · KD02 · TB05 · TB06 · GB38 · GB41

Point 1 of 6

SI05Yang Valley

SI05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽谷 (yáng gǔ)

🎯 Location: At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist in the depression the between styloid process of the ulna and triquetral bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Fever, Tinnitus, Heat, Redness

KD02Blazing Valley

KD02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 然谷 (rán gǔ)

🎯 Location: Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Heat Deficiency, Asthma

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

TB06Branch Ditch

TB06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 支溝 (zhī gōu)

🎯 Location: 3 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 on the radial side of the extensor digitorum.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Tinnitus, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain

GB38Yang Assistance

GB38 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽輔 (yáng fǔ)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between extensor digitorum longus and peroneus brevis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Fever, Sweating, Common Cold, Numbness

GB41Foot Governor Of Tears

GB41 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足臨泣 (zú lín qì)

🎯 Location: Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

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