🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, KD03, CV12, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05023-5 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. HT07, KD01, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 ↗
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Shi Y, Cui Y, Wu H, Zhang W, Zhao C, Liu H, Guo L, Wu B, Yu A, Zhang Y. Effects of mild-warming moxibustion on Bcl-2 and PKC expressions of peripheral blood in elderly people. J Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(1): 45-51
Substantiated by a study. BL23, CV04 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034768 ↗
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Liu Lan-ying, Lu Qian, Wang Ling-ling. Influence of Electro-Acupuncture on the Side Effects of Fluoxetine on Depression Patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 271-274
Substantiated by a study. ST25, SP06, KD03, LV03, GV20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034768 ↗
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
⚠️ 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.
Li Ming, Liu Xiaoyan. Insomnia Due to Deficiency of Both the Heart and Spleen Treated by Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Chinese Tuina. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 49-52
Substantiated by a study. HT07, BL15 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.022173 ↗
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Zhang Li-ling, Zhang Gang, Zhang Li-ping. Prof. ZHANG Zhi-jun's Experience in the Combined Treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs — A Report of 3 Illustrative Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 279-281
Substantiated by a study. LV03 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034768 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Forgetfulness
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 Forgetfulness
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
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