🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST29, ST36, SP04, BL62, KD03, LV03, CV04, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224725 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP10, BL32, LV03, CV03, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224725 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, SP08, BL32, CV04, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/752194 ↗
🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.
⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.
Corroborated by a second study. LU07, ST36, SP06, BL23, KD06, CV03, CV04, CV06, GV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224725 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI11, ST29, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL32 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224725 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, BL23, KD03, CV04, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224725 ↗
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How the studies delivered it
What the 40 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.
Needling16 of 40
Moxibustion8 of 40
Acupressure8 of 40
Laser2 of 40
Electroacupuncture1 of 40
Herbal plaster on points1 of 40
Point injection1 of 40
Sessions: the 12 studies that gave a count ran a median of 9 (middle half 6 to 13).
Course: the 9 studies that gave a length ran a median of 90 days (middle half 20 days to 90 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.
