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Acupoints for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

HeartburnGastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseReflux AcidReflux Bile
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60039-4 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyDepressionHeartburnGastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseAcid RefluxChest Pain NoncardiacUpper Abdomen Pain
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GV09Reaching Yang

GV09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 至陽 (zhì yáng)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, dyspnoea, jaundice, deficiency:qi

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doi:10.1155/2020/5415813 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

90%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

BelchingAbdominal DistensionAcid RegurgitationAbdominal PainHeartburnChest PainGastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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5 acupoints
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Zhang CX, Guo LK, Guo XF, Guo XH, Li GY. Clinical curative effect of electroacupuncture combined with Zhizhukuanzhong Capsules for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease. J Tradit Chin Med 2012; 32(3): 364-365

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside gastroesophageal reflux disease:

heartburnreflux acidreflux bileanxietydepressionacid reflux

Using Acupoints for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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 gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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