Acupuncture Points for Heat Exterior

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Heat Exterior:

Points cited for Heat Exterior

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

  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Heat Exterior

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 (5 points)

90%

LI04 · LI11 · BL13 · TB05 · GV14

Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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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

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
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Using Acupoints for Heat Exterior

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 Exterior
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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