🎯 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: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI20, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1007/s11655-025-4135-z ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI20, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1504089 ↗
🎯 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: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI20, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1504089 ↗
🎯 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: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Min Ding et al.. [Intractable facial paralysis treated with different acupuncture and acupoint embedding therapies: a randomized controlled trial].. PubMed, 2015
Substantiated by a study. LI04, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB20, XH05 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1007/s11655-025-4135-z ↗
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Using Acupoints for Facial Paralysis Intractable
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 Facial Paralysis Intractable
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
