Corroborated by a second study. ST37, CV12 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/938054 ↗
🎯 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.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Hu Jinsheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Chest Bi Syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(2): 148-151
Substantiated by a study. LI04, ST36, BL15, PC06, LV03 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1177/1179547620967379 ↗
🎯 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.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
HU Jin-sheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Chloasma. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 305-307
Substantiated by a study. LI04, ST36, SP06, BL18, BL20, PC06, LV03 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1177/1179547620967379 ↗
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, BL20, GB20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1177/1179547620967379 ↗
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Li Ling-feng, Lu Jian-hua. Clinical Observation on Acupuncture Treatment of Intractable Insomnia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 21-22
Substantiated by a study. ST36, SP06, BL15, BL20, PC06, GV20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1177/1179547620967379 ↗
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
⚠️ 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.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Li Ming, Liu Xiaoyan. Insomnia Due to Deficiency of Both the Heart and Spleen Treated by Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Chinese Tuina. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 49-52
Substantiated by a study. SP06, BL15, BL20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1177/1179547620967379 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Loose Stool
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 Loose Stool
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
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