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Acupuncture Points for Nasal Pruritus

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Nasal Pruritus:

Allergic RhinitisRhinorrheaSneezingNasal CongestionNasal Obstruction

Points cited for Nasal Pruritus

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Nasal Pruritus. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI20Receiving FragranceLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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LI20 · BL13

Nasal CongestionAllergic RhinitisSneezingRhinorrheaNasal Pruritus
Point 1 of 2

LI20Receiving Fragrance

LI20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 迎香 (yíng xiāng)

🎯 Location: In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; proximity to facial artery.

🛡️ Treats: Shortness of Breath, Constipation, Heat, Wind, Numbness

Study-reported

Herbal plaster on points + Moxibustion

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2015/846851 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1400-x ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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LI04 · LI11 · LI20 · ST36

Allergic RhinitisNasal ObstructionSneezingRhinorrheaNasal Pruritus
Point 1 of 4

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

Thread embedding · 2 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1400-x ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/846851 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Herbal plaster on points1 of 2
  • Moxibustion1 of 2
  • Thread embedding1 of 2

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

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