Acupuncture Points for Hands Numbness

8 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Hands Numbness

How often each point appears across the 8 entries ranked highest for Hands Numbness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian8 of 8
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian5 of 8
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian4 of 8
  • GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian3 of 8
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian3 of 8
  • TB03Central IsletTriple Burner Meridian3 of 8
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian2 of 8
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 8
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian2 of 8
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 8
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 8
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian1 of 8

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI04 · SP06 · TB03 · GB39 · GB41 · LV03

Point 1 of 6

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 · 8 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-254 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, TB03, GB41, LV03 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.2017.20.034 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST40 · TB05

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

Needling · 10 sessions over 10 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/1534735418788667 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2020/2504674 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

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LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · SP06 · LV03 · CV06 · GV20

Point 1 of 7

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 · 12 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2020/2504674 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, LV03, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · BL60 · KD03 · KD06 · KD07 · LV03 · GV20

Point 1 of 9

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, LV03, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2020/2504674 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI04 · ST06 · SI03 · BL60 · KD03

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

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/15347354231178877 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, BL60, KD03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06

Point 1 of 3

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.7759/cureus.77005 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2020/2504674 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 7 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling5 of 7
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 7
  • Point injection1 of 7

Sessions: the 3 studies that gave a count ran a median of 10 (middle half 9 to 11).

Course: the 3 studies that gave a length ran a median of 4 weeks (middle half 4 weeks to 7 weeks).

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

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