Acupuncture Points for Hand Problems

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Hand Problems

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Hand Problems. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian2 of 2
  • GB07Temporal Hairline CurveGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB21Shoulder WellGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV01Long StrengthGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV23Upper StarGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • LI03Third SpaceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI05Yang StreamLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (10 points)

50%

LI04 · LI11 · SP06 · PC06 · GB07 · GV01 · GV14 · GV20 · GV23 · XH03

Point 1 of 10

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

Needling + Acupressure · 150 sessions over 150 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044948 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/2515690X251317438 ↗

Protocol (17 points)

47%

LI03 · LI04 · LI05 · LI10 · LI11 · LI13 · LI14 · LI15 · SI03 · SI05 · SI09 · SI11 · PC06 · TB04 · TB05 · TB14 · GB21

Point 1 of 17

LI03Third Space

LI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三間 (sān jiān)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

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

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · a 12-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/2515690X251317438 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044948 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling2 of 2
  • Acupressure1 of 2
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 2

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

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