Acupuncture Points for Regurgitation Acid

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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GV20 · MS03

GV20100 Convergences

GV20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 百會 (bǎi huì)

🎯 Location: On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Palpitations, Jaundice, Qi Deficiency

MS03Lateral Line 2 of Forehead

MS03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Scalp Lines

🇨🇳 Chinese: 額旁2線 (é páng èr xiàn)

🎯 Location: On the forehead, the second line lateral to the anterior midline, running downward from GB15 Toulinqi.

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 ↗
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Protocol (6 points)

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GV20 · CVC10 · CYC01 · HCS05 · TF10 · MS03

GV20100 Convergences

GV20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 百會 (bǎi huì)

🎯 Location: On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Palpitations, Jaundice, Qi Deficiency

CVC10Thalamus

CVC10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: 丘腦 (qiū nǎo)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint of the lower line of the interior Antitragus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Various Disorders

CYC01Stomach

CYC01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: 胃 (wèi)

🎯 Location: At the area where Helix Crus disappears.

⚠️ Cautions: Adjunctive only – haematemesis, melaena or unremitting epigastric pain needs urgent medical assessment. Strict asepsis: perichondritis of the auricular cartilage is the significant risk with ear needling.

🛡️ Treats: Vomiting, Toothache, Nausea, Belching, Gastritis

HCS05Cardia

HCS05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: 賁門 (bēn mén)

🎯 Location: At the outer (distal) 1/3 section inferior to the Helix Crus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in reflux disease.

🛡️ Treats: Achalasia, Vomiting, Nausea, Acid Regurgitation, Chest Discomfort

TF10Shenmen

TF10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神門 (shén mén)

🎯 Location: At the midpoint between Pelvis and Hepatitis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Inflammation, Restless Spirit, Emotional And Mental Disorders

MS03Lateral Line 2 of Forehead

MS03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Scalp Lines

🇨🇳 Chinese: 額旁2線 (é páng èr xiàn)

🎯 Location: On the forehead, the second line lateral to the anterior midline, running downward from GB15 Toulinqi.

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 ↗
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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Regurgitation Acid:

Points cited for Regurgitation Acid

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

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 2
  • MS03Lateral Line 2 of ForeheadScalp Lines2 of 2
  • CVC10ThalamusAuricular Points1 of 2
  • CYC01StomachAuricular Points1 of 2
  • HCS05CardiaAuricular Points1 of 2
  • TF10ShenmenAuricular Points1 of 2

How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 1

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

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