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Acupuncture Points for Polyneuropathy

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Polyneuropathy:

Neuropathic PainGuillain-barre SyndromeNeuropathy DiabeticNeuropathy PeripheralNeuropathy Peripheral DiabeticUpper-limb Numbness

Points cited for Polyneuropathy

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

  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 2
  • SP09Yin Mound SpringSpleen Meridian2 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • HT01Highest SpringHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (19 points)

100%

LU05 · LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI14 · LI15 · ST34 · ST36 · ST37 · ST39 · SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · HT01 · KD03 · PC06 · GB20 · GB34 · LV03

Shoulder PainNeuropathic PainUpper-limb NumbnessMuscle WeaknessParalysis LimbGuillain-barre SyndromeUpper-limb WeaknessLower-limb WeaknessPolyneuropathy
Point 1 of 19

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

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.12659/AJCR.945539 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, SP09, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05135-y ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · SP09 · GB41 · LV03

Neuropathy PeripheralNeuropathic PainNeuropathy DiabeticNeuropathy Peripheral DiabeticPolyneuropathy
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

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 16 sessions over 8 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05135-y ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, SP09, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.12659/AJCR.945539 ↗
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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
  • Electroacupuncture1 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.