Acupuncture Points for Heroin Dependence

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Heroin Dependence:

Points cited for Heroin Dependence

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

  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

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ST36 · HT07 · PC06

Point 1 of 3

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2010.11.002 ↗

Single-point entry

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BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2010.11.002 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

None of the studies behind these entries says how the points were stimulated or for how long.

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