Points cited for Retention Food How often each point appears across the 9 entries ranked highest for Retention Food. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
ST36 Leg Three Miles Stomach Meridian 9 of 9 CV12 Stomach Centre Conception Vessel 5 of 9 PC06 Inner Gate Pericardium Meridian 5 of 9 XL25 Plantar Court / Inner Neiting Extra Points: Lower limbs 5 of 9 CV10 Lower Stomach Conception Vessel 4 of 9 BL17 Diaphragm Shu Point Bladder Meridian 2 of 9 BL18 Liver Shu Point Bladder Meridian 2 of 9 BL20 Spleen Shu Point Bladder Meridian 2 of 9 BL21 Stomach Shu Point Bladder Meridian 2 of 9 BL46 Diaphragm Gate Bladder Meridian 2 of 9 CV14 Great Palace Gate Conception Vessel 2 of 9 SP03 Great White Spleen Meridian 2 of 9 No study in this index covers Retention Food Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens
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Protocol (5 points) 70% ST25 · ST36 · CV06 · CV12 · XL25
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Constipation , Vomiting , Abdominal Bloating
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Protocol (3 points) 70% ST25 · ST36 · XL25
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Constipation , Vomiting , Abdominal Bloating
Website Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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Protocol (4 points) 70% ST36 · PC06 · CV11 · XL25
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Fever , Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath
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Protocol (9 points) 70% ST18 · ST36 · BL17 · BL18 · BL46 · PC06 · CV12 · CV14 · XL25
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 乳根 (rǔ gēn)
🎯 Location: On the chest directly below nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in lactating women; avoid direct needling in breast tissue.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Shortness of Breath , Swelling , Breast Abscess , Breast Pain
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Protocol (9 points) 70% ST36 · SP03 · BL20 · BL21 · CV10 · XU10A · XU10B · XU10C · XU10D
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Fever , Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath
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Protocol (10 points) 70% ST36 · SP03 · BL20 · BL21 · CV10 · XL03 · XU10A · XU10B · XU10C · XU10D
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Fever , Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath
Website Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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Buy Using Acupoints for Retention Food 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 Retention Food Symptoms worsen despite treatment If you have underlying health conditions Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
