Corroborated by a second study. ST36, PC06, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250119 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, PC06, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.2147/NDT.S601136 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, HT07, PC06, GB39, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230405-0002 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV24 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/310591 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, GB20, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240424-k0005 ↗
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
HU Jin-sheng. Acupuncture Treatment of Heel Pain. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 150-152
Substantiated by a study. ST36, SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, GV20 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Poor Memory
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 Poor Memory
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
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