Acupuncture Points for Hypothyroidism

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Hypothyroidism

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

  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel4 of 4
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian4 of 4
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian4 of 4
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian4 of 4
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel3 of 4
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel3 of 4
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 4
  • GV04Life GateGoverning Vessel1 of 4
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 4
  • LV04Mound CentreLiver Meridian1 of 4
  • SI17Celestial HoodSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 4
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · LV03 · CV04 · CV12 · CV17

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 + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000019737 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, LV03, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · LV03 · CV04 · CV12 · CV17

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 + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000019737 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, LV03, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200 ↗

Protocol (14 points)

100%

LI04 · ST12 · ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · SI17 · BL20 · KD03 · LV03 · LV04 · CV04 · GV04

Point 1 of 14

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 + Cupping · a 90-day course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, LV03, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000019737 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · LV03 · CV04 · CV12 · CV17

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 + Electroacupuncture · 25 sessions over 120 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000019737 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, LV03, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200 ↗
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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.

  • Needling2 of 2
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 2
  • Cupping1 of 2

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

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.