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Acupuncture Points for Mood Dysphoric

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Mood Dysphoric:

AnxietyCognitive ImpairmentDepression MajorFatigueInsomnia

Points cited for Mood Dysphoric

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Mood Dysphoric. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL19Gallbladder Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL42Door Of The Corporeal SoulBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL46Diaphragm GateBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL48Yang HeadropeBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV15Turtledove TailConception Vessel1 of 1
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 1
  • KD01Bubbling SpringKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (16 points)

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LI04 · ST08 · SP06 · BL13 · BL17 · BL19 · BL42 · BL46 · BL48 · KD01 · LV03 · CV06 · CV12 · CV15 · GV20 · XH03

FatigueAnxietyInsomniaCognitive ImpairmentDepression MajorMood Dysphoric
Point 1 of 16

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 + Moxibustion · 36 sessions over 12 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.761419 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 1
  • Moxibustion1 of 1

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

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