Acupuncture Points for Pharyngitis

No sourced protocol covers Pharyngitis yet.

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Often treated alongside Pharyngitis:

Sore Throat Headache Fever Muscle Pain Cough Fatigue

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Points cited for Pharyngitis

How often each point appears across the 9 entries ranked highest for Pharyngitis. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian5 of 9
GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel5 of 9
CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel4 of 9
LU07Interrupted SequenceLung Meridian4 of 9
CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel3 of 9
CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel3 of 9
LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 9
LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 9
LU11Lesser MetalLung Meridian3 of 9
TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian3 of 9
CV10Lower StomachConception Vessel2 of 9
LI01Metal YangLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 9

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Protocol (6 points)

47%

ST24 · ST26 · CV04 · CV06 · CV10 · CV12

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ST24Slippery Flesh Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 滑肉門 (huá ròu mén)

🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Depression, Vomiting, Upper Stomach Pain, Vomiting Blood

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

HUANG Yong, LIAO Xiao-ming, LI Xiao-xi & SONG Yuan-bin. Clinical Observation on the Effects of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture in 40 Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 264-266

Protocol (25 points)

46%

BL11 · BL13 · BL14 · BL15 · BL17 · BL18 · BL19 · BL20 · BL21 · BL22 · BL23 · BL25 · GV02 · GV03 · GV04 · GV05 · GV06 · GV07 · GV08 · GV09 · GV10 · GV11 · GV12 · GV13 · GV14

Headache Sore Throat Joint Pain Muscle Pain Fatigue Chronic Sleep Unrefreshing Memory Impaired Fatigue Post-exertional Cold Intolerance Concentration Impaired Yang Deficiency Spleen-kidney Lumbar Weakness

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BL11Great Shuttle

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大杼 (dà zhù)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Knee Pain

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12967-023-04250-z ↗

Protocol (10 points)

44%

LU06 · LU11 · LI01 · LI04 · LI11 · SP09 · BL13 · CV06 · CV12 · GV14

Fever Fatigue Anxiety Depression Sore Throat Cough Dry Muscle Pain Infection Covid-19 Lung Inflammation

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LU06Collection Hole

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 孔最 (kǒng zuì)

🎯 Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of local inflammation or skin conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230316 ↗

Protocol (21 points)

38%

LU06 · LU07 · LI06 · LI07 · ST40 · ST42 · SP02 · SP08 · HT05 · HT07 · SI06 · BL58 · BL63 · KD03 · KD04 · PC06 · PC07 · TB05 · TB07 · GB37 · LV03

Cough Headache Common Cold Sore Throat Nasal Discharge Nasal Obstruction Sneezing Malaise Chilliness

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LU06Collection Hole

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 孔最 (kǒng zuì)

🎯 Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of local inflammation or skin conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Heat

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30006-7 ↗

Protocol (11 points)

38%

ST24 · SP15 · BL12 · BL13 · KD13 · CV04 · CV06 · CV08 · CV10 · CV12 · GV14

Fever Weight Loss Arthralgia Joint Pain Sore Throat Muscle Pain Inflammation Systemic Rash

Point 1 of 11

ST24Slippery Flesh Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 滑肉門 (huá ròu mén)

🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Phlegm, Depression, Vomiting, Upper Stomach Pain, Vomiting Blood

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.101350 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

37%

LU07 · LU09 · LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · CV04 · CV06 · GV14

Fever Headache Weakness Sore Throat Nasal Congestion Infection Covid-19 Cough Productive Muscle Soreness Loss Of Smell Loss Of Taste

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LU07Interrupted Sequence

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039810 ↗

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Using Acupoints for Pharyngitis

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 Pharyngitis
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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