Acupuncture Points for Sensory Deficit

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Sensory Deficit

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

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • BL62Extending VesselBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • HT08Lesser MansionHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • MS05Middle Line of VertexScalp Lines1 of 2
  • MS06Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-TemporalScalp Lines1 of 2
  • MS07Posterior Oblique Line of Vertex-TemporalScalp Lines1 of 2
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (10 points)

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LI04 · LI11 · LI15 · ST34 · ST36 · TB05 · GB34 · MS05 · MS06 · MS07

Point 1 of 10

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1614-6 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11, LI15 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/5671998 ↗

Protocol (11 points)

100%

LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · HT08 · SI03 · SI04 · BL62 · TB02 · TB06 · GV20

Point 1 of 11

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 4-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/5671998 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI11, LI15 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1614-6 ↗
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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.

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