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Acupoints for Neuralgia Facial

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Trigeminal PainNeuralgia Facial
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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

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

王莉莉吕东张大锐. 针灸临床治疗三叉神经痛选穴规律研究. 新疆中医药 ., 2013 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Neuralgia Facial:

Trigeminal Pain

Using Acupoints for Neuralgia Facial

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 Neuralgia Facial
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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