Acupuncture Points for Lateral Epicondylitis

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Lateral Epicondylitis:

Points cited for Lateral Epicondylitis

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Lateral Epicondylitis. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 4
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 4
  • LI01Metal YangLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 4
  • LI12Elbow Bone HoleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 4
  • LI20Receiving FragranceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 4
  • LU05Cubit MarshLung Meridian1 of 4
  • TB09Four RiversTriple Burner Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

100%

LI10 · TB09

Point 1 of 2

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

TB09Four Rivers

TB09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 四瀆 (sì dú)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the forearm 5 thumb widths below olecranon the between radius and ulna.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Deafness, Arm Pain, Excessive Sleepiness, Voice Loss

Study-reported

12 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/JPR.S608269 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

90%

LU05 · LI10 · LI11 · LI12

Point 1 of 4

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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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

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

LI12Elbow Bone Hole

LI12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肘髎 (zhǒu liáo)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is on the lateral side of the upper arm 1 thumb width above the LI11 on the border of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Excessive Sleepiness, Channel Stagnation, Shoulder Numbness, Contraction

Text or case report

Needling · 12 sessions over 6 weeks

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Acupuncture Plus Fire Needle and Acupuncture on Lateral Epicondylitis. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03820856
Substantiated by a study. LI10 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.2147/JPR.S608269 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

90%

LI10 · LI11 · GB34

Point 1 of 3

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

杨坤鹏李俊峰张婷婷樊小闯. 穴位埋线治疗肱骨外上髁炎20例. 光明中医 ., 2019 [CNKI]
Substantiated by a study. LI10 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.2147/JPR.S608269 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

90%

LI01 · LI20

Point 1 of 2

LI01Metal Yang

LI01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 商陽 (shāng yáng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the index finger about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; contraindicated in serious infections of finger.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Tinnitus, Heat, Chest Fullness

LI20Receiving Fragrance

LI20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 迎香 (yíng xiāng)

🎯 Location: In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; proximity to facial artery.

🛡️ Treats: Shortness of Breath, Constipation, Heat, Wind, Numbness

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

徐昭吴聪英张福侠李彦龙杨艺伟张帆逯俭. 针刺首尾穴治疗肱骨外上髁炎临床观察. 中国中医药现代远程教育 ., 2023 [CNKI]
Not substantiated. Studies in the index cover this search, and none of their protocols use any of these points.
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How the studies delivered it

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