Acupuncture Points for Fever High

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Fever High

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Fever High. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel4 of 4
  • GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • GV13Way Of HappinessGoverning Vessel2 of 4
  • HT09Lesser SurgeHeart Meridian2 of 4
  • LI01Metal YangLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • LU11Lesser MetalLung Meridian2 of 4
  • PC05Intermediary MessengerPericardium Meridian2 of 4
  • PC09Central SurgePericardium Meridian2 of 4
  • SI01Lesser MarshSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • TB01Surge GateTriple Burner Meridian2 of 4

No study in this index covers Fever High

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

70%

LI11 · SI03 · PC05 · TB02 · GB41 · GV13 · GV14

Point 1 of 7

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Website

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 Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.

sacredlotus.com

Protocol (12 points)

70%

LU11 · LI01 · LI04 · LI11 · ST06 · HT09 · SI01 · PC09 · TB01 · TB05 · TB17 · GV14

Point 1 of 12

LU11Lesser Metal

LU11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat

Website

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 Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.

sacredlotus.com

Protocol (18 points)

70%

LU11 · LI01 · ST45 · SP01 · HT09 · SI01 · SI03 · BL67 · KD01 · PC05 · PC09 · TB01 · TB02 · GB41 · GB44 · LV01 · GV13 · GV14

Point 1 of 18

LU11Lesser Metal

LU11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat

Website

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

sacredlotus.com

Single-point entry

90%

GV14Great Vertebra

GV14 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大椎 (dà zhuī)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with C7 vertebra.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Shortness of Breath, Weakness, Heat, Chest Fullness

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Gao Xiyan, Wang Danyi, Gao Ling, Gao Ronghui. Relative specificity of acupuncture reinforcing and reducing methods. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012 September 15; 32(3): 488-493.
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Using Acupoints for Fever High

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 Fever High
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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