🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the line connecting TB04 and tip of the olecranon the between radius and ulna.
Corroborated by a second study. GB02 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1689472 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. GB02 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2012/268237 ↗
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
LI Kai, WEI Dan, LI Jia-kang. Acupuncture plus Acupoint-Injection for Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis of Vertebroarterial Type. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 243-244
Substantiated by a study. LV03 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1689472 ↗
🎯 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.
Substantiated by a study. LI04, TB17, GB02 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1689472 ↗
Substantiated by a study. TB03, TB17, GB02 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1689472 ↗
🎯 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.
Substantiated by a study. LI04, TB03, TB17, GB02 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1689472 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Hearing Impairment
Self-Treatment Guidelines
Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
Treat 2-3 times daily for best results
When to Seek Professional Help
Severe or persistent Hearing Impairment
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
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