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Acupuncture Points for Loss of Consciousness

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Loss of Consciousness:

ComaTraumatic Brain InjuryConsciousness DisorderBrain InjuryBrain Edema TraumaticCardiac Arrest Sequelae

Points cited for Loss of Consciousness

How often each point appears across the 13 entries ranked highest for Loss of Consciousness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV26PhiltrumGoverning Vessel9 of 13
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian8 of 13
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian7 of 13
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian5 of 13
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian4 of 13
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 13
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian2 of 13
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 13
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 13
  • HT09Lesser SurgeHeart Meridian2 of 13
  • KD01Bubbling SpringKidney Meridian2 of 13
  • LI01Metal YangLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 13

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

72%

ST34 · ST39 · GV20

Loss of ConsciousnessComaHypoxic-ischemic EncephalopathyCardiac Arrest SequelaeCovid-19 PneumoniaSeptic ShockRespiratory AcidosisEncephalopathy
Point 1 of 3

ST34Ridge Mound

ST34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梁丘 (liáng qiū)

🎯 Location: When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Wind, Numbness, Leg Pain, Pain

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s10072-020-04980-8 ↗
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:10.1097/MD.0000000000028959 ↗

Protocol (12 points)

72%

LI04 · ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · KD07 · PC06 · GB20 · GB39 · LV03 · CV09 · GV20 · GV26

Loss of ConsciousnessTraumatic Brain InjuryBrain Edema TraumaticIncreased Intracranial Pressure
Point 1 of 12

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028959 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038546 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

70%

SP06 · PC06 · GV26

ComaTraumatic Brain InjuryConsciousness Disorder
Point 1 of 3

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Needling · a 8-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016587 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, PC06, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028959 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

70%

ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · PC06 · LV03 · GV23 · GV26 · XH03

ComaConsciousness DisorderEncephalitis Autoimmune
Point 1 of 8

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 · 20 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038546 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028959 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

70%

PC06 · GV26

ComaTraumatic Brain InjuryConsciousness Disorder
Point 1 of 2

PC06Inner Gate

PC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 內關 (nèi guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe deficiency conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Dizziness, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 14 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190506-0005 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028959 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

65%

ST02 · BL02

ComaBrain InjuryDisorder of Consciousness
Point 1 of 2

ST02Four Direction Brightness

ST02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 四白 (sì bái)

🎯 Location: Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with infraorbital nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Heat, Wind, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Headache

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 15 sessions over 3 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1055/s-0046-1825520 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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How the studies delivered it

What the 11 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling6 of 11
  • Electroacupuncture2 of 11
  • Acupressure1 of 11

Sessions: the 3 studies that gave a count ran a median of 15 (middle half 15 to 18).

Course: the 5 studies that gave a length ran a median of 4 weeks (middle half 3 weeks to 30 days).

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

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