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Acupoints for Foot Swelling

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Protocol (8 points)

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AllodyniaComplex Regional Pain SyndromeEdema FootFoot Left PainFoot SwellingDiscoloration SkinDifficulty AmbulationHyperesthesia
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SP01Hidden White

SP01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 隱白 (yǐn bái)

🎯 Location: On the medial side of the great the toe 01 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Anticoagulant therapy or a coagulopathy raises the risk of haematoma at the needling site – apply prolonged pressure on withdrawal. The precaution governs technique; bleeding disorders remain a treatable indication.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Fever, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Depression

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7424 ↗

Protocol (13 points)

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BeriberiFoot SwellingItchy Feet
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ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240425-k0001 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Foot Swelling:

AllodyniaBeriberiComplex Regional Pain SyndromeDifficulty AmbulationDiscoloration SkinEdema Foot

Using Acupoints for Foot Swelling

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 Foot Swelling
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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