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Acupuncture Points for Hypertension Morning

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Hypertension Morning:

HypertensionHigh Blood PressureHypertension EssentialStroke

Points cited for Hypertension Morning

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

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 2
  • ST09Man's PrognosisStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV26PhiltrumGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • LU05Cubit MarshLung Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST09 · ST36 · GB20 · LV03

HypertensionHigh Blood PressureHypertension EssentialHypertension Morning
Point 1 of 6

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 30 sessions over 6 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.04.001 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11, ST09, ST36, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.04.002 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

100%

LU05 · LI04 · LI11 · ST09 · ST36 · SP06 · BL40 · PC06 · LV03 · GV26

StrokeHypertensionHigh Blood PressureHypertension Morning
Point 1 of 10

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)

🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 30 sessions over 6 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.04.002 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11, ST09, ST36, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.04.001 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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