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Acupuncture Points for Smell Loss Postinfectious

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Smell Loss Postinfectious:

AnosmiaHyposmiaLoss Of SmellParosmia

Points cited for Smell Loss Postinfectious

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Smell Loss Postinfectious. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL03Eyebrow AscensionBladder Meridian2 of 2
  • GV23Upper StarGoverning Vessel2 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI20Receiving FragranceLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LU07Interrupted SequenceLung Meridian2 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 2
  • ST44Inner CourtStomach Meridian2 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LU07 · LI04 · LI20 · ST44 · SP06 · BL03 · GV23

HyposmiaSmell Loss PostinfectiousAnosmiaParosmia
Point 1 of 7

LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Study-reported

Needling · 12 sessions over 6 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s00405-021-06872-9 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LU07 · LI04 · LI20 · ST44 · SP06 · BL03 · GV23

Smell Loss PostinfectiousLoss Of Smell
Point 1 of 7

LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Study-reported

Needling · 12 sessions over 6 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s00405-021-06872-9 ↗
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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.

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