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Acupuncture Points for Hand Weakness

7 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Hand Weakness:

Hand WeaknessHand NumbnessWrist PainCarpal Tunnel SyndromeTingling FingersConstipation

Points cited for Hand Weakness

How often each point appears across the 7 entries ranked highest for Hand Weakness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • SI04Wrist BoneSmall Intestine Meridian4 of 7
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian4 of 7
  • LI05Yang StreamLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 7
  • PC07Great MoundPericardium Meridian3 of 7
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 7
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian2 of 7
  • TB04Yang PoolTriple Burner Meridian2 of 7
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • BL15Heart Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 7
  • GB21Shoulder WellGallbladder Meridian1 of 7

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

Needling

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:10.1038/s41598-023-46916-0 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

SI03 · SI04 · SI14 · SI15 · GB21

ConstipationHand WeaknessMyelopathy CervicalDysesthesia HandLower-extremity WeaknessTingling Finger Pain
Point 1 of 5

SI03Back Stream

SI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

Study-reported

Needling + Point injection + Cupping + Moxibustion · a 12-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000012249 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI04 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/JPR.S551446 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

LI10 · TB05

Hand WeaknessParalysis Upper ExtremitySpasticity WristStroke Rehabilitation
Point 1 of 2

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

Study-reported

Electrical stimulation on the skin

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/02692155221138916 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI10, 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 ↗

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 (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

Electroacupuncture · 13 sessions over 17 weeks

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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How the studies delivered it

What the 6 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling2 of 6
  • Point injection1 of 6
  • Cupping1 of 6
  • Moxibustion1 of 6
  • Electrical stimulation on the skin1 of 6
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 6

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

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