Acupuncture Points for Post-surgical Tooth Extraction

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Post-surgical Tooth Extraction:

Points cited for Post-surgical Tooth Extraction

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Post-surgical Tooth Extraction. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • ST06Jaw BoneStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • ST07Below The ArchStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • CV24Saliva ReceptacleConception Vessel1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • ST04Earth GranaryStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • TB17HurricaneTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2
  • XH18Lower Saliva ReceptacleExtra Points: Head1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LI04 · ST04 · ST06 · ST07 · PC06 · CV24 · XH18

Point 1 of 7

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Laser · 15 sessions

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/25785478261462397
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST06, ST07 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1002/sim.4003

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI04 · ST06 · ST07 · TB17

Point 1 of 4

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · a single day

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1002/sim.4003
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST06, ST07 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/25785478261462397
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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.

  • Laser1 of 2
  • Needling1 of 2

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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