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Acupuncture Points for Liver Stagnation

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Liver Stagnation:

AcneIrregular MenstruationYin Deficiency

Points cited for Liver Stagnation

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Liver Stagnation. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL18Liver Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Liver Stagnation

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

90%

BL18 · BL23 · KD03 · LV03

AcneIrregular MenstruationLiver StagnationYin Deficiency
Point 1 of 4

BL18Liver Shu Point

BL18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肝俞 (gān yú)

🎯 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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Liu Zhaohui. Clinical Observation on the Effect of Earlobe-Bleeding plus Body Acupuncture in 78 Cases of Common Acne. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2000, 20(4): 262-264
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Using Acupoints for Liver Stagnation

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 Liver Stagnation
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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