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Acupoints for Optic Neuritis

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Protocol (8 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Vision LossVisual ImpairmentOptic Neuritis
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:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024094 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

GlaucomaStrabismusOptic NeuritisAmblyopiaVisual Cortex Hypoactivity
Point 1 of 5

LI14Upper Arm Prominence

LI14 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臂臑 (bì bù)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting li11 and li15, 7 thumb widths above the li11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth to avoid nerve damage.

🛡️ Treats: pain:chest, redness, swelling, pain, goitre

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doi:10.13444/j.cnki.zgzyykzz.2025.11.016 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Vision LossOptic Neuritis
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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

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

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常璐段俊国. 基于数据挖掘探究针刺治疗视神经炎选穴规律. 中医眼耳鼻喉杂志 ., 2024 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside optic neuritis:

vision lossvisual impairmentglaucomastrabismusamblyopiavisual cortex hypoactivity

Using Acupoints for Optic Neuritis

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 optic neuritis
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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