Acupuncture Points for Headache Liver Yang Hyperactivity

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Headache Liver Yang Hyperactivity:

Points cited for Headache Liver Yang Hyperactivity

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Headache Liver Yang Hyperactivity. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 2
  • BL04Deviating TurnBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL10Celestial PillarBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB05Suspended SkullGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB08Leading ValleyGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB12Mastoid ProcessGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB43Narrow StreamGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LV02Passing BetweenLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

BL04 · BL10 · GB05 · GB12 · GB20 · GV20

Point 1 of 6

BL04Deviating Turn

BL04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲差 (qū chà)

🎯 Location: 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the distance from GV24 to the ST08.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Shortness of Breath, Heat, Nasal Congestion, Agitation, Nosebleed

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.26973/d.cnki.gbjzu.2024.000180

Protocol (6 points)

100%

KD03 · TB05 · GB08 · GB20 · GB43 · LV02

Point 1 of 6

KD03Great Stream

KD03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太谿 (tài xī)

🎯 Location: In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Heat Deficiency, Asthma

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.26973/d.cnki.gbjzu.2024.000180
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How the studies delivered it

None of the studies behind these entries says how the points were stimulated or for how long.

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