Acupuncture Points for Metrorrhagia

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Points cited for Metrorrhagia

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

  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian7 of 7
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel4 of 7
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel4 of 7
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian4 of 7
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian3 of 7
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 7
  • CV03Central PivotConception Vessel2 of 7
  • GV03Yang Lumbar GateGoverning Vessel2 of 7
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian2 of 7
  • BL18Liver Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

90%

ST36 · SP01 · SP06 · SP10 · LV03 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 7

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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

董国娟曹方王富春. 基于数据挖掘的针灸治疗崩漏的现代文献取穴规律分析. 时珍国医国药 ., 2017 [CNKI]
Substantiated by a study. ST36, SP06, SP10, CV04, CV06 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008

Protocol (4 points)

87%

ST28 · ST29 · SP06 · LV03

Point 1 of 4

ST28Waterway

ST28 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 水道 (shuǐ dào)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04.

⚠️ 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: Constipation, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Edema, Urinary Retention

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1002/ccr3.72011
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008

Protocol (7 points)

87%

ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · KD03 · LV13 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 7

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, CV04, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1002/hsr2.71505

Protocol (7 points)

87%

LI04 · SP06 · BL17 · BL18 · BL20 · LV03 · GV03

Point 1 of 7

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1002/ccr3.72011

Protocol (7 points)

87%

ST36 · SP04 · SP06 · BL17 · BL23 · GV03 · GV20

Point 1 of 7

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1002/hsr2.71505

Protocol (7 points)

58%

ST25 · ST36 · SP06 · CV03 · CV04 · CV06 · CV12

Point 1 of 7

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1002/hsr2.71505
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, CV04, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008
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Using Acupoints for Metrorrhagia

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 Metrorrhagia
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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