Acupuncture Points for Paralysis Lower-limb

11 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Paralysis Lower-limb

How often each point appears across the 11 entries ranked highest for Paralysis Lower-limb. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian6 of 11
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian6 of 11
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian5 of 11
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian4 of 11
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian4 of 11
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian3 of 11
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 11
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 11
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian3 of 11
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian3 of 11
  • ST41Dividing CleftStomach Meridian3 of 11
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian3 of 11

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (10 points)

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LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · ST36 · ST41 · BL60 · TB05 · GB30 · GB34

Point 1 of 10

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 · 6 sessions over 6 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2020/3805628 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST36, TB05, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13935/j.cnki.sjzx.210408 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · TB05

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: 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 · 6 sessions over 6 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2020/3805628 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, TB05 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13935/j.cnki.sjzx.210408 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

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LI04 · LI11 · ST34 · ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · PC06 · LV03 · GV20 · GV26

Point 1 of 10

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 · 37 sessions over 20 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.7759/cureus.66439 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, SP10, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1609815 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

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ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · SP10 · BL13 · BL20 · BL23 · GB34 · LV03

Point 1 of 9

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Acupressure · 40 sessions over 8 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1609815 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, SP10, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.7759/cureus.66439 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

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LU05 · SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · HT01 · KD06 · PC06 · PC07

Point 1 of 8

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13935/j.cnki.sjzx.210408 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, SP10, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.7759/cureus.66439 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

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LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · ST36 · TB05 · GB34

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: 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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13935/j.cnki.sjzx.210408 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST36, TB05, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2020/3805628 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 7 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling4 of 7
  • Acupressure1 of 7
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 7

Sessions: the 5 studies that gave a count ran a median of 15 (middle half 14 to 37).

Course: the 5 studies that gave a length ran a median of 3 weeks (middle half 2 weeks to 8 weeks).

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

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