Acupuncture Points for Heart Disease

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Heart Disease:

Points cited for Heart Disease

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Heart Disease. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • HT01Highest SpringHeart Meridian1 of 1
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Heart Disease

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

90%

LI11 · LI15 · HT01

Point 1 of 3

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

秦文秀许军峰 高莹杜健强. 极泉穴的古今应用规律研究. 世界中医药 ., 2023 [CNKI]
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Using Acupoints for Heart Disease

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 Heart Disease
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.