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Acupuncture Points for Hand Numbness

10 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Hand Numbness:

Hand NumbnessWrist PainCarpal Tunnel SyndromeHand WeaknessTingling FingersInsomnia

Points cited for Hand Numbness

How often each point appears across the 10 entries ranked highest for Hand Numbness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • PC07Great MoundPericardium Meridian6 of 10
  • LI05Yang StreamLarge Intestine Meridian5 of 10
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian4 of 10
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian4 of 10
  • SI04Wrist BoneSmall Intestine Meridian3 of 10
  • BL02Gathered BambooBladder Meridian2 of 10
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 10
  • SI18Cheek Bone HoleSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 10
  • ST04Earth GranaryStomach Meridian2 of 10
  • TB04Yang PoolTriple Burner Meridian2 of 10
  • TB23Silken Bamboo HollowTriple Burner Meridian2 of 10
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 10

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LU09 · LI11 · HT02 · HT07 · HT08 · PC04 · PC06 · PC07 · PC08

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWrist PainHand WeaknessHand NumbnessTingling Fingers
Point 1 of 9

LU09Great Source

LU09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太淵 (tài yuān)

🎯 Location: At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias; avoid excessive stimulation.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Common Cold

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2017/7420648 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06, PC07 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.2.76 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI05 · SI05 · PC06 · PC07

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWrist PainHand NumbnessParesthesia HandTingling Hand
Point 1 of 4

LI05Yang Stream

LI05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽谿 (yáng xī )

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Tinnitus, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.2.76 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI05, PC06, PC07 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/jpr.s452618 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

PC06 · PC07

Wrist PainHand WeaknessHand NumbnessTingling HandEntrapment Neuropathy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Point 1 of 2

PC06Inner Gate

PC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 內關 (nèi guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe deficiency conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Dizziness, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1038/s41598-023-46916-0 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06, PC07 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2017/7420648 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

ST04 · SI18 · BL02 · TB23 · GB20

InsomniaHand NumbnessFoot NumbnessNeuropathy PeripheralFacial Numbness
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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045454 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (8 points)

100%

LU05 · LI05 · LI10 · HT03 · SI04 · PC03 · PC07 · TB05

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWrist PainHand WeaknessHand Numbness
Point 1 of 8

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)

🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/JPR.S551446 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI05, SI04, TB05 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000394 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LI05 · SI04 · BL13 · BL15 · TB04 · TB05 · GV11 · GV12 · GV13

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWrist PainHand WeaknessHand NumbnessTingling Fingers
Point 1 of 9

LI05Yang Stream

LI05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽谿 (yáng xī )

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Tinnitus, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000394 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI05, SI04, TB05 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/JPR.S551446 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Hand Numbness

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 Hand Numbness
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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