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Acupoints for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

8 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

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Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Inflammation IntestinalColitis UlcerativeInflammatory Bowel Disease
Point 1 of 2

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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doi:10.1155/2020/2530253 ↗

Single-point entry

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Weight LossDiarrheaColitis UlcerativeInflammatory Bowel DiseaseRectal Bleeding

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Protocol (3 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

FatigueDepressionPainInflammatory Bowel Disease
Point 1 of 3

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining li5 and li11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, vomiting, pain:abdomen, pain, deviation:mouth

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Protocol (14 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Joint PainAbdominal PainBleeding RectalInflammatory Bowel DiseaseDiarrhea Chronic
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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyDepressionInflammatory Bowel Disease
Point 1 of 2

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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doi:10.1155/2022/8295580 ↗

Single-point entry

100%

Point selection reported in a published study.

HyperalgesiaSomatic PainInflammatory Bowel DiseaseInflammation Colonic

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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doi:10.1155/2023/9303419 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside inflammatory bowel disease:

inflammation intestinalcolitis ulcerativeweight lossdiarrhearectal bleedingfatigue

Using Acupoints for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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 inflammatory bowel disease
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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