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Acupuncture Points for Spasm Facial Hemifacial

5 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Spasm Facial Hemifacial:

Neck PainBlepharospasmDizzinessFatigue Cancer-relatedHeadacheHemifacial Spasm

Points cited for Spasm Facial Hemifacial

How often each point appears across the 5 entries ranked highest for Spasm Facial Hemifacial. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • SI18Cheek Bone HoleSmall Intestine Meridian5 of 5
  • ST07Below The ArchStomach Meridian5 of 5
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 5
  • ST04Earth GranaryStomach Meridian3 of 5
  • TB17HurricaneTriple Burner Meridian3 of 5
  • BL02Gathered BambooBladder Meridian2 of 5
  • GB14Yang BrightGallbladder Meridian2 of 5
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 5
  • LU10Fish BorderLung Meridian2 of 5
  • ST02Four Direction BrightnessStomach Meridian2 of 5
  • XH03Hall Of Impression Or Seal HallExtra Points: Head2 of 5
  • GB01Pupil CreviceGallbladder Meridian1 of 5

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (14 points)

100%

LI04 · ST01 · ST02 · ST04 · ST06 · ST07 · ST40 · SI04 · SI18 · BL02 · TB17 · TB23 · LV02 · LV03

Shoulder PainNeck PainSpasm Facial HemifacialSpasm EyelidBlepharospasm
Point 1 of 14

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 injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.019 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST02, ST04, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1700524 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

ST04 · ST05 · ST07 · ST09 · SI18 · TB17 · GB01 · GB02 · GB14

Spasm Facial HemifacialSpasm Orbicularis OculiSpasm Facial Muscle Involuntary
Point 1 of 9

ST04Earth Granary

ST04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 地倉 (dì cāng)

🎯 Location: Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with facial nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Facial Droop, Channel Stagnation, Voice Loss, Toothache

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 21 sessions

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.7759/cureus.55219 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST04, ST07, SI18, TB17, GB14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1700524 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

ST02 · ST04 · ST07 · SI18 · BL02 · TB17 · GB14

InsomniaSpasm HemifacialNeuropathy PeripheralFatigue Cancer-relatedSpasm FacialSpasm Facial HemifacialTwitching Facial Unilateral
Point 1 of 7

ST02Four Direction Brightness

ST02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 四白 (sì bái)

🎯 Location: Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with infraorbital nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Heat, Wind, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Headache

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1700524 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST02, ST04, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.019 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LU10 · LI04 · ST07 · SI18 · GV20 · XH03

DizzinessTinnitusHeadacheTemporomandibular Joint DisorderNeck PainSpasm Facial HemifacialTmj Pain
Point 1 of 6

LU10Fish Border

LU10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 魚際 (yú jì)

🎯 Location: On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Anxiety, Tongue Coating Yellow, Heat Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 40 sessions over 30 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST07, SI18 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.019 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LU10 · LI04 · ST07 · SI18 · GV20 · XH03

Temporomandibular Joint PainSpasm Facial HemifacialHemifacial SpasmTemporomandibular Joint Disorder
Point 1 of 6

LU10Fish Border

LU10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 魚際 (yú jì)

🎯 Location: On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Anxiety, Tongue Coating Yellow, Heat Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 40 sessions over 30 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST07, SI18 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.019 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 4 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling4 of 4
  • Electroacupuncture3 of 4
  • Point injection1 of 4

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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