Corroborated by a second study. ST35, LV08 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST34, ST36, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD10, GB33, GB34, LV08 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2013/182528 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST34, ST36, SP09, SP10, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 ↗
🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.
Corroborated by a second study. ST34, ST35, SP05, KD03, KD10, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2013/182528 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, GB34, GB41, LV03, LV08 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013830 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST34, ST36, SP09, SP10, GB34, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 ↗
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How the studies delivered it
What the 40 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.
Needling20 of 40
Electroacupuncture8 of 40
Moxibustion7 of 40
Acupressure2 of 40
Point injection1 of 40
Laser1 of 40
Sessions: the 20 studies that gave a count ran a median of 12 (middle half 10 to 12).
Course: the 22 studies that gave a length ran a median of 4 weeks (middle half 4 weeks to 45 days).
After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
