Acupuncture Points for Heat Large Intestine

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Heat Large Intestine:

Points cited for Heat Large Intestine

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

  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL27Small Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL28Bladder Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL37Gate Of AbundanceBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL39Outside Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • LI01Metal YangLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI03Third SpaceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI09Upper RidgeLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SP04Grandfather GrandsonSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • SP15Great HorizontalSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • SP16Abdominal LamentSpleen Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Heat Large Intestine

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 (14 points)

90%

LI01 · LI03 · LI09 · LI11 · ST22 · ST25 · SP04 · SP15 · SP16 · BL25 · BL27 · BL28 · BL37 · BL39

Point 1 of 14

LI01Metal Yang

LI01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 商陽 (shāng yáng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the index finger about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; contraindicated in serious infections of finger.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Tinnitus, Heat, Chest Fullness

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 Large Intestine

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 Large Intestine
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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