Acupuncture Points for Persistent Hiccups

15 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Often treated alongside Persistent Hiccups:

Points cited for Persistent Hiccups

How often each point appears across the 15 entries ranked highest for Persistent Hiccups. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian11 of 15
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian8 of 15
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian5 of 15
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 15
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 15
  • CV22Celestial ProminenceConception Vessel1 of 15

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

61%

ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 2

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

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

61%

ST36 · BL17

Point 1 of 2

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

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

61%

ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 2

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

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

61%

ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 2

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

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

61%

ST36 · PC06

Point 1 of 2

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

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

61%

ST36 · BL17 · PC06 · CV12 · CV17 · CV22

Point 1 of 6

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

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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