Acupuncture Points for Foot Numbness

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Foot Numbness

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Foot Numbness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL02Gathered BambooBladder Meridian2 of 2
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 2
  • SI18Cheek Bone HoleSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • ST04Earth GranaryStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • TB23Silken Bamboo HollowTriple Burner Meridian2 of 2
  • XH05Supreme Yang (Sun)Extra Points: Head1 of 2
  • XH08Nose PassageExtra Points: Head1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

ST04 · SI18 · BL02 · TB23 · GB20

Point 1 of 5

ST04Earth Granary

ST04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 地倉 (dì cāng)

🎯 Location: Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with facial nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Facial Droop, Channel Stagnation, Voice Loss, Toothache

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 3 sessions over 3 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045454 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

ST04 · SI18 · BL02 · TB23 · GB20 · XH05 · XH08

Point 1 of 7

ST04Earth Granary

ST04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 地倉 (dì cāng)

🎯 Location: Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with facial nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Facial Droop, Channel Stagnation, Voice Loss, Toothache

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 3 sessions over 3 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045454 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 1
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1

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

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