Acupuncture Points for Heat Blood

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Heat Blood:

Points cited for Heat Blood

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Heat Blood. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • HT08Lesser MansionHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LV02Passing BetweenLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • PC08Palace Of ToilPericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian1 of 2

No study in this index covers Heat Blood

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 (7 points)

90%

LI11 · SP10 · HT08 · BL40 · PC08 · LV02 · LV03

Point 1 of 7

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.

Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions

Single-point entry

90%

BL17Diaphragm Shu Point

BL17 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膈俞 (gé yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Dizziness

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes
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Using Acupoints for Heat Blood

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 Heat Blood
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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