# Acupoints for Renal Fibrosis

4 sourced protocols for Renal Fibrosis. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/renal-fibrosis

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV04 (Life Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL20 | Spleen Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra. |
| BL23 | Kidney Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| SP06 | Three Yin Intersection | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| BL17 | Diaphragm Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. |

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