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Acupuncture Points for Facial Weakness

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Facial Weakness:

Paralysis FacialBell's PalsyDystrophy MyotonicMyotonia GripEar PainFacial Pain

Points cited for Facial Weakness

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Facial Weakness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB14Yang BrightGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • ST04Earth GranaryStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • ST06Jaw BoneStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 3
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 3
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 3
  • SI18Cheek Bone HoleSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 3
  • ST02Four Direction BrightnessStomach Meridian1 of 3
  • ST07Below The ArchStomach Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LI04 · ST04 · ST06 · ST07 · SI18 · TB17 · GB14

Facial PainNeck PainEar PainParalysis FacialFacial Weakness
Point 1 of 7

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-158 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST04, ST06, GB14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03970-4 ↗

Protocol (12 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST02 · ST04 · ST06 · ST25 · ST36 · SP06 · KD03 · GB14 · GB20 · LV03

Paralysis FacialBell's PalsyFacial Weakness
Point 1 of 12

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Laser · 72 sessions over 24 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03970-4 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST04, ST06, GB14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-158 ↗

Single-point entry

100%
Facial WeaknessMyotonia GripMuscle Distal WeaknessDystrophy Myotonic

TB09Four Rivers

TB09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 四瀆 (sì dú)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the forearm 5 thumb widths below olecranon the between radius and ulna.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Deafness, Arm Pain, Excessive Sleepiness, Voice Loss

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 29 sessions over 90 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021845 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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How the studies delivered it

What the 3 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 3
  • Laser1 of 3
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 3

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.