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Acupuncture Points for Injury Cranial Nerve

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Injury Cranial Nerve:

Cranial Nerve InjuryDysphagiaFacial Muscle WeaknessHoarsenessFacial PalsyTongue Weakness

Points cited for Injury Cranial Nerve

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Injury Cranial Nerve. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL01Bright Eyes / Eye PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL02Gathered BambooBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV23Clean SpringConception Vessel1 of 1
  • GB14Yang BrightGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI20Receiving FragranceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI18Cheek Bone HoleSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • ST02Four Direction BrightnessStomach Meridian1 of 1
  • ST03Great Bone HoleStomach Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (22 points)

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LI04 · LI20 · ST02 · ST03 · ST04 · ST06 · ST07 · ST25 · ST36 · SP06 · SI18 · BL01 · BL02 · TB23 · GB14 · CV04 · CV06 · CV23 · XH03 · XH05 · XH12 · XH13

HoarsenessDysphagiaTongue WeaknessFacial Muscle WeaknessCranial Nerve InjuryFacial PalsyInjury Cranial Nerve
Point 1 of 22

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 + Moxibustion + Bloodletting

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250218-k0004 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 1
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1
  • Moxibustion1 of 1
  • Bloodletting1 of 1

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

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