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Study-reported
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.70976/j.2096-0964.wjim-2024-0029 ↗Acupuncture Points for Hiccup
8 sourced protocols, each with its citation.
Related Symptoms
Often treated alongside Hiccup:
Points cited for Hiccup
How often each point appears across the 23 entries ranked highest for Hiccup. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
Protocol (3 points)
100%Point 1 of 3
CV06Sea Of Qi
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel
🇨🇳 Chinese: 氣海 (qì hǎi)
🎯 Location: On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Constipation, Yang Weakness, Abdominal Bloating
Study-reported
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2022.09.036 ↗Protocol (12 points)
100%LU09 · LU10 · LU11 · ST36 · PC04 · PC07 · PC08 · LV01 · LV14 · CV04 · CV12 · CV17
Point 1 of 12
LU09Great Source
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 太淵 (tài yuān)
🎯 Location: At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias; avoid excessive stimulation.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Common Cold
Study-reported
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 ↗Protocol (3 points)
100%Point 1 of 3
ST36Leg Three Miles
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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:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 ↗Protocol (3 points)
100%Point 1 of 3
LU10Fish Border
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 魚際 (yú jì)
🎯 Location: On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Anxiety, Tongue Coating Yellow, Heat Deficiency
Study-reported
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 ↗Protocol (5 points)
100%LV01 · LV14 · CV04 · CV14 · CV24
Point 1 of 5
LV01Big Mound
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🗺️ Meridian: Liver Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 大敦 (dà dūn)
🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great the toe 01 thumb width from corner of the nail.
⚠️ Cautions: Anticoagulant therapy or a coagulopathy raises the risk of haematoma at the needling site – apply prolonged pressure on withdrawal. The precaution governs technique; bleeding disorders remain a treatable indication.
🛡️ Treats: Anxiety, Weakness, Constipation, Depression, Abdominal Bloating
Study-reported
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Hiccup
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 Hiccup
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
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