Acupoints for Lactation Dysfunction

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Points indicated for lactation:dysfunction

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ST30Qi Surge

ST30 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 氣沖 (qì chōng)

🎯 Location: 5 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the cv2.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; caution near femoral artery.

🛡️ Treats: constipation, heat, distension:abdomen, pain:abdomen, amenorrhea

SP12Surging Gate

SP12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 沖門 (chōng mén)

🎯 Location: Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove lateral to the pulsating femoral artery at the level of the upper border of the pubis symphasis, 3.5 thumb widths lateral to the cv2.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: heat, pain:abdomen, stagnation:blood, pain, retention:urine

LV02Passing Between

LV02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Liver Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 行間 (xíng jiān)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: pain:chest, diarrhoea, anxiety, dizziness, cough:blood

Using Acupoints for Lactation Dysfunction

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 lactation:dysfunction
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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