Points cited for Insomnia Postoperative How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Insomnia Postoperative. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
HT07 Spirit Gate Heart Meridian 2 of 4 PC06 Inner Gate Pericardium Meridian 2 of 4 BL60 Kunlun (Mountains) Bladder Meridian 1 of 4 BL62 Extending Vessel Bladder Meridian 1 of 4 CV10 Lower Stomach Conception Vessel 1 of 4 CV12 Stomach Centre Conception Vessel 1 of 4 KD03 Great Stream Kidney Meridian 1 of 4 LI04 Junction Valley Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 4 LI10 Arm Three Miles Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 4 LI11 Pond At The Bend Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 4 LU05 Cubit Marsh Lung Meridian 1 of 4 LV03 Great Surge Liver Meridian 1 of 4 Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
Protocol (3 points) 100% ST36 · HT07 · PC06
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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 , Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath
Protocol (9 points) 100% LU05 · LI10 · LI11 · SP06 · SI03 · BL60 · BL62 · KD03 · LV03
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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
Protocol (3 points) 100% ST25 · CV10 · CV12
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Constipation , Vomiting , Abdominal Bloating
Protocol (3 points) 100% LI04 · HT07 · PC06
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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
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Buy Using Acupoints for Insomnia Postoperative 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 Insomnia Postoperative Symptoms worsen despite treatment If you have underlying health conditions Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
