Acupoints for Indolence

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Points indicated for indolence

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

ST40Abundant Bulge

ST40 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 豐隆 (fēng lóng)

🎯 Location: 8 thumb widths superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to the st38 about 2 finger breadth (middle finger) lateral to the anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, dyspnoea, phlegm, asthma

SP05Metal Hill

SP05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 商丘 (shāng qiū)

🎯 Location: In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, jaundice, cold, constipation

BL48Yang Headrope

BL48 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽綱 (yáng gāng)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the du7 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, heat, distension:abdomen, pain:abdomen, dysentery

XH47Inside Fire

XH47 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Head

🇨🇳 Chinese: 裡炎 (lǐ yán)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint between the lowest point of the earlobe and the angle of the mandible..

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, heat, distension:abdomen, pain:abdomen, dysentery

Using Acupoints for Indolence

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 indolence
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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