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Acupuncture Points for Neurological Deficit

18 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Neurological Deficit:

Ischemic StrokeCerebral Ischemia AcuteParalysis MotorCerebral IschemiaLanguage ProblemsHemiplegia

Points cited for Neurological Deficit

How often each point appears across the 18 entries ranked highest for Neurological Deficit. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel7 of 18
  • GV26PhiltrumGoverning Vessel6 of 18
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian5 of 18
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian5 of 18
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian4 of 18
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian4 of 18
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian4 of 18
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian3 of 18
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 18
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian3 of 18
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian3 of 18
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian3 of 18

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (12 points)

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LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · ST34 · ST36 · ST40 · ST41 · SP06 · TB05 · GB34 · LV03

HemiplegiaIschemic StrokeNeurological DeficitDysphagiaCognitive Impairment MildParalysis Motor
Point 1 of 12

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 + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB34, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1193-y ↗

Protocol (14 points)

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LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · ST34 · ST36 · ST40 · ST41 · SP06 · TB05 · GB34 · LV03 · MS06 · MS07

HemiplegiaIschemic StrokeNeurological Deficit
Point 1 of 14

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 · 18 sessions over 3 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1193-y ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB34, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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LI04 · ST36 · GV20 · GV26

Memory ImpairmentCognitive ImpairmentNeurological DeficitTraumatic Brain Injury
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

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2017/8460145 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, GV20, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2013-5 ↗

Protocol (19 points)

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LU11 · LI01 · LI04 · ST45 · SP01 · HT09 · SI01 · BL67 · KD01 · PC08 · PC09 · TB01 · GB20 · GB44 · LV01 · LV03 · CV24 · GV20 · GV26

Cerebral Infarction AcuteIschemic StrokeNeurological Deficit
Point 1 of 19

LU11Lesser Metal

LU11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2013-5 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, GV20, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2017/8460145 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

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LU05 · SP06 · HT01 · BL40 · PC06 · GV26

Ischemic StrokeNeurological DeficitParalysis Hemiplegia
Point 1 of 6

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)

🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000025480 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, PC06, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2022/8145374 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

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GV04 · GV09 · GV14

Ischemic StrokeNeurological DeficitParalysis Hemiplegia
Point 1 of 3

GV04Life Gate

GV04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 命門 (mìng mén)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Anxiety, Kidney Deficiency, Dizziness, Tinnitus

Study-reported

Needling · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000025480 ↗
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 12 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling9 of 12
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 12
  • Moxibustion1 of 12

Sessions: the 6 studies that gave a count ran a median of 10 (middle half 8 to 12).

Course: the 6 studies that gave a length ran a median of 2 weeks (middle half 9 days to 19 days).

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

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