Acupuncture Points for Heartache
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No sourced protocol in the database covers Heartache.
Search Other SymptomsPoints indicated for Heartache
These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.
XC10Chest Valley
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen
🇨🇳 Chinese: 胸通谷 (xiōng tōng gǔ)
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths below the nipple.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Hypochondriac Pain, Neuralgia Intercostal, Pleurisy, Heartache, Hypochondriac Pain
XU03Middle Spring
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Upper limbs
🇨🇳 Chinese: 中泉 (zhōng quán)
🎯 Location: On the dorsal aspect of the wrist joint space (dorsal wrist crease), radial to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis muscle..
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Asthma, Chest Fullness, Abdominal Bloating, Blood Stagnation, Heartache
Using Acupoints for Heartache
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 Heartache
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.