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Acupuncture Points for Orofacial Dystonia

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Orofacial Dystonia:

BlepharospasmMeige SyndromeSpasm FacialDystoniaMeige SyndromeTwitching Facial

Points cited for Orofacial Dystonia

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Orofacial Dystonia. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV08Sinew ContractionGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV09Reaching YangGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV12Body PillarGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • KD06Shining SeaKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LI03Third SpaceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LU11Lesser MetalLung Meridian1 of 2
  • LV01Big MoundLiver Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

100%

KD03 · KD06 · GV08 · GV09 · GV12 · GV14 · GV20

Spasm FacialBlepharospasmMeige SyndromeDystoniaMeige SyndromeOrofacial Dystonia
Point 1 of 7

KD03Great Stream

KD03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太谿 (tài xī)

🎯 Location: In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Heat Deficiency, Asthma

Study-reported

Needling + Moxibustion · 24 sessions over 8 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250615-k0002 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (8 points)

100%

LU11 · LI03 · ST02 · TB17 · GB20 · GB41 · LV01 · XH04

Spasm FacialBlepharospasmTwitching FacialMeige SyndromeOrofacial Dystonia
Point 1 of 8

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 · 14 sessions

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240918-k0004 ↗
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
  • Moxibustion1 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.