Acupuncture Points for Ischemia-reperfusion Injury Liver

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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BL18 · GB34

Ischemia-reperfusion Injury LiverLiver Function ImpairmentHepatic Dysfunction Post-operative

BL18Liver Shu Point

BL18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肝俞 (gān shū)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV08 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Coughing Blood, Jaundice

GB34Yang Mound Spring

GB34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽陵泉 (yáng líng quán)

🎯 Location: In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Jaundice, Constipation, Vomiting

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27137/d.cnki.ghusu.2022.001708 ↗

Single-point entry

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Ischemia-reperfusion Injury LiverLiver Function ImpairmentHepatic Dysfunction Post-operative

GB34Yang Mound Spring

GB34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽陵泉 (yáng líng quán)

🎯 Location: In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Jaundice, Constipation, Vomiting

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27137/d.cnki.ghusu.2022.001708 ↗

Single-point entry

100%
Ischemia-reperfusion Injury LiverLiver Function ImpairmentHepatic Dysfunction Post-operative

BL18Liver Shu Point

BL18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肝俞 (gān shū)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV08 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Coughing Blood, Jaundice

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27137/d.cnki.ghusu.2022.001708 ↗
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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Ischemia-reperfusion Injury Liver:

Hepatic Dysfunction Post-operativeLiver Function Impairment

Points cited for Ischemia-reperfusion Injury Liver

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Ischemia-reperfusion Injury Liver. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL18Liver Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 3

How the studies delivered it

None of the studies behind these entries says how the points were stimulated or for how long.

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

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