Acupoints for Heat Limbs
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LI15Shoulder And Clavicle
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩髃 (jiān dòu)
🎯 Location: Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax; caution in shoulder injuries.
🛡️ Treats: wind, pain:shoulder, pain, goitre, hemiplegia
BL40Middle Of The Crease
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 委中 (wěi zhōng)
🎯 Location: Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in weakness/fatigue; avoid strong stimulation.
🛡️ Treats: fever, diarrhoea, pain:knee, vomiting, pain:abdomen
Using Acupoints for Heat Limbs
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:limbs
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
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