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Acupuncture Points for Neuralgia Postherpetic Risk

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Neuralgia Postherpetic Risk:

Neuropathic PainHerpes Zoster AcuteHerpes Zoster FaceHerpes Zoster HeadSkin BlistersSkin Rash

Points cited for Neuralgia Postherpetic Risk

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Neuralgia Postherpetic Risk. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB15Head Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV23Upper StarGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • SP09Yin Mound SpringSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST08Head CornerStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • TB06Branch DitchTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2
  • TB23Silken Bamboo HollowTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST08 · TB23 · GB15 · GV23

Neuropathic PainHerpes Zoster HeadHerpes Zoster FaceNeuralgia Postherpetic Risk
Point 1 of 4

ST08Head Corner

ST08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 頭維 (tóu wéi)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness, Vomiting, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 4 sessions over 7 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042066 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (4 points)

100%

SP09 · SP10 · TB06 · GB34

Neuropathic PainHerpes Zoster AcuteNeuralgia Postherpetic RiskSkin RashSkin Blisters
Point 1 of 4

SP09Yin Mound Spring

SP09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陰陵泉 (yīn líng quán)

🎯 Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of knee inflammation.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Fever, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Jaundice

Study-reported

Needling + Cupping · 7 sessions over 7 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04599-2 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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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.

  • Needling2 of 2
  • Cupping1 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.