Acupuncture Points for Gastrointestinal Postoperative Problems

9 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Gastrointestinal Postoperative Problems

How often each point appears across the 9 entries ranked highest for Gastrointestinal Postoperative Problems. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian9 of 9
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian7 of 9
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian4 of 9
  • ST37Upper Great HollowStomach Meridian3 of 9
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 9
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 9
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 9
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 9
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 9
  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian1 of 9
  • ST39Lower Great HollowStomach Meridian1 of 9

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · PC06 · LV03

Point 1 of 4

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/09645284251343914 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1080/08941939.2024.2434093 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · PC06 · CV12

Point 1 of 3

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

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04894-y ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/09645284251343914 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

87%

ST36 · HT07 · PC06

Point 1 of 3

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

Study-reported

Electrical stimulation on the skin

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/CIA.S581811 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/09645284251343914 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

87%

LI04 · ST25 · ST36 · ST37 · PC06

Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Electrical stimulation on the skin

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1080/08941939.2024.2434093 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, ST37, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2174/0113862073255619231102112544 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

87%

ST36 · ST37 · PC06

Point 1 of 3

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

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 2 sessions

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13020-016-0122-9 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST37, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1080/08941939.2024.2434093 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

87%

LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 4

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240618-k0003 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/09645284251343914 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 8 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electroacupuncture4 of 8
  • Electrical stimulation on the skin3 of 8
  • Needling1 of 8

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

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