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Acupuncture Points for Limbs Weakness

6 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Limbs Weakness:

Limbs WeaknessAnxietyConsciousness LossEpilepsy Juvenile_myoclonicSeizures MyoclonicSeizures Tonic-clonic

Points cited for Limbs Weakness

How often each point appears across the 6 entries ranked highest for Limbs Weakness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian4 of 6
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel3 of 6
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian2 of 6
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 6
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 6
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 6
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 6
  • GB18Spirit SupportGallbladder Meridian1 of 6
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 6
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 6
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian1 of 6
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel1 of 6

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST36 · HT07 · LV03 · GV20

AnxietyConsciousness LossLimbs WeaknessSeizures Tonic-clonicEpilepsy Juvenile_myoclonicSeizures Myoclonic
Point 1 of 4

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, HT07, LV03, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

GB18 · GV20 · GV24

AnxietyConsciousness LossLimbs WeaknessSeizures Tonic-clonicEpilepsy Juvenile_myoclonicSeizures Myoclonic
Point 1 of 3

GB18Spirit Support

GB18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 承靈 (chéng líng)

🎯 Location: On the head, 4 thumb widths above the anterior hairline and 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness, Pain, Aversion Cold

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI10 · TB05 · GB39

Neck PainLimbs NumbnessLimbs WeaknessMyelopathy Cervical
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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2017.06.022 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · LV03 · GV20 · XH03

DepressionInsomniaConcentration PoorLimbs WeaknessFatigue Cancer-relatedFatigue MentalFatigue PhysicalFatigue GeneralActivity ReducedMotivation Reduced
Point 1 of 7

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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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

Study-reported

Needling · 20 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, HT07, LV03, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

90%

LU09 · LI20 · ST36 · BL13 · BL20 · GB20

Abdominal DistentionLimbs WeaknessNasal ObstructionSneezingLoose StoolNasal ItchingNasal Discharge Watery
Point 1 of 6

LU09Great Source

LU09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太淵 (tài yuān)

🎯 Location: At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias; avoid excessive stimulation.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Common Cold

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhang Yan-qiu. Clinical Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 186-189
Substantiated by a study. ST36 also appears in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649111 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

90%

LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · GB34

Limbs WeaknessParalysis LimbsSensory LossGuillain-barré Syndrome
Point 1 of 4

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

宁婧怡范硕辰汤滴微李伟峰秦曼刘自力. 基于数据挖掘探讨针刺治疗吉兰–巴雷综合征的选穴特点及腧穴配伍规律. 中国现代医生 ., 2025 [CNKI]
Substantiated by a study. LI04, ST36 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S405977 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 3 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling2 of 3
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 3

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

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