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Acupuncture Points for Sjogren's Syndrome

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Sjogren's Syndrome:

Dry EyesDry MouthDry MouthHyposalivationReduced SalivaSjögren's Syndrome

Points cited for Sjogren's Syndrome

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Sjogren's Syndrome. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV23Clean SpringConception Vessel1 of 2
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LI02Second SpaceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • SI19Palace Of HearingSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST05Great ReceptionStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST06Jaw BoneStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST07Below The ArchStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI02 · ST05 · ST06 · ST07 · SI19 · BL13

Dry MouthHyposalivationSjogren's SyndromeReduced SalivaSjögren's Syndrome
Point 1 of 6

LI02Second Space

LI02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 二間 (èr jiān)

🎯 Location: In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in local skin infections.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Common Cold, Shoulder Pain, Pain, Deviation Eye

Study-reported

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Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s10103-014-1590-8 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

90%

ST36 · SP06 · KD03 · CV23

Dry MouthDry EyesSjögren's SyndromeSjogren's Syndrome
Point 1 of 4

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

宋陈惠王海瑜诸葛叶婷张继胜刘小平李方凯朱跃兰侯秀娟. 针刺治疗干燥综合征选穴规律的文献分析. 西部中医药 ., 2018 [CNKI]
Not substantiated. Studies in the index cover this search, and none of their protocols use any of these points.
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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.

  • Laser1 of 1

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