2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.
Often treated alongside Headache Vertex:
How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Headache Vertex. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 率谷 (shuài gǔ)
🎯 Location: Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.
LI04 · PC06 · GB20 · LV03 · GV20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D · XH05
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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
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.