Acupuncture Points for Nephritis

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Points indicated for Nephritis

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SI18Cheek Bone Hole

SI18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 顴髎 (quán hé)

🎯 Location: Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with facial nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Heat, Wind, Swelling, Leg Pain

XC14ALong Valley

XC14A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 长谷 (循際) (cháng gǔ ( xún jì ))

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths left of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Sweating, Edema, Limb Weakness

XC14BLong Valley

XC14B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

🇨🇳 Chinese: 长谷 (長平) (cháng gǔ ( cháng píng ))

🎯 Location: 2.5 thumb widths right of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Sweating, Edema, Limb Weakness

CYC11Kidney

CYC11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: (shèn)

🎯 Location: At the superanterior corner of Cymba Concha.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Absent Periods, Impotence, Indigestion, Ascites, Nephritis

SC08Nephritis Point

SC08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎炎點 (shèn yán diǎn)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the outer line from the Shoulder Joint to the Clavicle.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Nephritis

Using Acupoints for Nephritis

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

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