Acupuncture Points for Malaria

7 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Often treated alongside Malaria:

Fever High Abdominal Pain Constipation Delirium Depression Psychological Confusion Disorder

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Points cited for Malaria

How often each point appears across the 7 entries ranked highest for Malaria. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

GV13Way Of HappinessGoverning Vessel6 of 7
GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel6 of 7
GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian4 of 7
PC05Intermediary MessengerPericardium Meridian4 of 7
SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian4 of 7
TB02Fluid GateTriple Burner Meridian4 of 7
GV04Life GateGoverning Vessel2 of 7
BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
BL62Extending VesselBladder Meridian1 of 7
BL67Reaching YinBladder Meridian1 of 7
CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 7
GB44Foot Opening To YinGallbladder Meridian1 of 7

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Protocol (8 points)

90%

ST36 · SP06 · BL62 · KD03 · KD06 · PC06 · LV03 · CV06

Constipation Depression Vomiting Malaria Stroke Hernia Abdominal Pain Urinary Disorder Hypersomnia Throat Obstruction

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ST36Leg Three Miles

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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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

吕菲苏莉. 基于古文献探析照海穴临床应用特点. 光明中医 ., 2021 [CNKI]

Protocol (3 points)

90%

GV04 · GV13 · GV14

Fever Malaria

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GV04Life Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 命門 (mìng mén)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Anxiety, Kidney Deficiency, Dizziness, Tinnitus

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Li Jia. [Forty-two cases of malaria treated with ginger-partitioned moxibustion in the Republic of Congo].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2011

Protocol (4 points)

90%

BL20 · GV04 · GV13 · GV14

Malaria

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BL20Spleen Shu Point

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾俞 (pí yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Li Jia. [Forty-two cases of malaria treated with ginger-partitioned moxibustion in the Republic of Congo].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2011

Protocol (6 points)

70%

SI03 · PC05 · TB02 · GB41 · GV13 · GV14

Malaria

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SI03Back Stream

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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

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Protocol (7 points)

70%

LI11 · SI03 · PC05 · TB02 · GB41 · GV13 · GV14

Malaria Fever High Fever High

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LI11Pond At The Bend

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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