Acupuncture Points for Pleurisy
No sourced protocol covers Pleurisy yet.
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XB10Tuberculosis Point
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Back
🇨🇳 Chinese: 結核穴 (jié hé xué)
🎯 Location: In the neck, when the 7th cervical spine is opened 3.5 inches.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis Lymphatic, Pleurisy, Tonify Lung, Benefit Tonify Lung
XC10Chest Valley
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen
🇨🇳 Chinese: 胸通谷 (xiōng tōng gǔ)
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths below the nipple.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Hypochondriac Pain, Neuralgia Intercostal, Pleurisy, Heartache, Hypochondriac Pain
XC19Rib Space
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肋罅 (lèi xià)
🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths lateral to the nipple, approximately in the 4th intercostal space..
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Pain, Pleurisy, Peritonitis, Abdominal Pain
XC20Turning Valley
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen
🇨🇳 Chinese: 转谷 (zhuǎn gǔ)
🎯 Location: Directly below the armpit crease, between the 3rd and 4th ribs..
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Vomiting, Nausea, Pleurisy, Spasm Chest Muscle, Neuralgia Intermuscular
Using Acupoints for Pleurisy
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 Pleurisy
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.