Protocol (22 points)
90%LI04 · ST08 · ST36 · SP06 · BL11 · BL17 · BL23 · GB20 · GB34 · GB39 · CV06 · CV12 · CV17 · GV14 · GV16 · GV20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D · XH03 · XH05
LI04Junction Valley
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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
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5