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Acupuncture Points for Herpes Zoster Acute

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Herpes Zoster Acute:

Herpes ZosterNeuropathic PainAnxietyBlisters ClusteredInsomniaNeuralgia Postherpetic Risk

Points cited for Herpes Zoster Acute

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Herpes Zoster Acute. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian3 of 4
  • TB06Branch DitchTriple Burner Meridian3 of 4
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • SP09Yin Mound SpringSpleen Meridian2 of 4
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 4
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 4
  • LV14Qi Cycle GateLiver Meridian1 of 4
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 4
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

SP09 · SP10 · TB06 · GB34

AnxietyInsomniaHerpes ZosterNeuropathic PainHerpes Zoster AcuteBlisters ClusteredRashRash Blister
Point 1 of 4

SP09Yin Mound Spring

SP09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陰陵泉 (yīn líng quán)

🎯 Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of knee inflammation.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Fever, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Jaundice

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s00403-024-03628-3 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP09, SP10, TB06, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04599-2 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

SP09 · SP10 · TB06 · GB34

Neuropathic PainHerpes Zoster AcuteNeuralgia Postherpetic RiskSkin RashSkin Blisters
Point 1 of 4

SP09Yin Mound Spring

SP09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陰陵泉 (yīn líng quán)

🎯 Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of knee inflammation.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Fever, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Jaundice

Study-reported

Needling + Cupping · 7 sessions over 7 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04599-2 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP09, SP10, TB06, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1007/s00403-024-03628-3 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

SI03 · TB06

Herpes Zoster AcuteSkin Lesions Vesicular
Point 1 of 2

SI03Back Stream

SI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2011.02.007 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. TB06 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1007/s00403-024-03628-3 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI11 · SP10 · BL17 · PC06 · LV14

Herpes ZosterHerpes Zoster Acute
Point 1 of 5

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

Study-reported

Needling · 7 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200503-k0001 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP10 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1007/s00403-024-03628-3 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 4 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling3 of 4
  • Cupping1 of 4

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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