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Acupoints for Face Numbness

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Protocol (7 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

AnxietyDepressionFace NumbnessParalysis Eye AbductionSensory Disturbance FacialForehead NumbnessCranial Nerve Injury
Point 1 of 7

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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016756 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Face NumbnessParalysis FacialMuscle Stiffness Face
Point 1 of 8

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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.1155/2020/6531743 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Face NumbnessNeuropathy PeripheralNeuropathic PainHyperalgesiaTingling FeetFeet NumbnessHands NumbnessTingling HandsMuscle CrampsCold Sensitivity
Point 1 of 5

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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.1177/15347354231178877 ↗

Protocol (11 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Facial DroopEar PainFace NumbnessTaste LossParalysis FacialLagophthalmosTongue NumbnessParalysis Facial PeripheralBell Palsy
Point 1 of 11

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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 ↗

Protocol (12 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Facial DroopFace NumbnessTaste LossParalysis FacialLagophthalmosTongue Numbness
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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Face NumbnessTaste LossParalysis FacialTongue Numbness
Point 1 of 5

ST04Earth Granary

ST04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 地倉 (dì cāng)

🎯 Location: Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with facial nerve.

🛡️ Treats: pain, deviation:mouth, stagnation:channel, voice:loss, pain:toothache

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside numbness:face:

anxietydepressionnumbness faceparalysis eye abductionsensory disturbance facialnumbness forehead

Using Acupoints for Face Numbness

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 numbness:face
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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