Acupuncture Points for Obesity Abdominal

23 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Obesity Abdominal

How often each point appears across the 23 entries ranked highest for Obesity Abdominal. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel19 of 23
  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian19 of 23
  • GB26Girdle VesselGallbladder Meridian14 of 23
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian14 of 23
  • SP15Great HorizontalSpleen Meridian12 of 23
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian9 of 23
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel8 of 23
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian8 of 23
  • ST24Slippery Flesh GateStomach Meridian8 of 23
  • ST28WaterwayStomach Meridian8 of 23
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel6 of 23
  • CV09Water SeparationConception Vessel6 of 23

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (8 points)

100%

ST21 · ST25 · ST36 · SP15 · GB26 · CV05 · CV10 · CV12

Point 1 of 8

ST21Ridge Gate

ST21 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梁門 (liáng mén)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV12.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Qi Deficiency, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Needling · a 12-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2017/8598210 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST21, ST25, SP15, GB26, CV10, CV12 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1111/jocd.70718 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST25 · ST28 · ST40 · SP15 · GB26 · CV12

Point 1 of 6

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Thread embedding

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2019/9714313 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST28, ST40, SP15, GB26, CV12 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.26922/d.cnki.ganzc.2025.000566 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

100%

LI11 · ST24 · ST25 · ST36 · ST40 · BL20 · BL21 · TB06 · CV09 · CV12

Point 1 of 10

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Thread embedding · 8 sessions over 16 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2022/4780019 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST24, ST25, ST36, CV09, CV12 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/DMSO.S551806 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST22 · ST25 · ST28 · GB26 · CV04 · CV12

Point 1 of 6

ST22Shutting The Gate

ST22 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 關門 (guān mén)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV11.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Abdominal Bloating, Abdominal Pain

Study-reported

Thread embedding · 4 sessions over 6 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.201042 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST28, GB26, CV04, CV12 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1111/jocd.70718 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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ST25 · BL23 · BL32 · GB26

Point 1 of 4

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 36 sessions over 12 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230575 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, GB26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2017/8598210 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

100%

ST25 · ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · SP15 · GB26 · CV06 · CV12

Point 1 of 8

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 16 sessions over 8 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04340-5 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.26922/d.cnki.ganzc.2025.000566 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 15 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Thread embedding5 of 15
  • Electroacupuncture4 of 15
  • Needling3 of 15
  • Moxibustion1 of 15

Sessions: the 8 studies that gave a count ran a median of 12 (middle half 6 to 24).

Course: the 10 studies that gave a length ran a median of 8 weeks (middle half 46 days to 12 weeks).

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

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