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Acupuncture Points for Spastic Hemiplegia

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Spastic Hemiplegia:

Cerebral PalsyCerebral Palsy Spastic HemiplegicArm ProblemsHand ProblemsParalysis Upper LimbSpasticity

Points cited for Spastic Hemiplegia

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

  • LI14Upper Arm ProminenceLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • BL36SupportBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB21Shoulder WellGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB30Jumping CircleGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • LI03Third SpaceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI05Yang StreamLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LI13Arm Five LiLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (17 points)

100%

LI03 · LI04 · LI05 · LI10 · LI11 · LI13 · LI14 · LI15 · SI03 · SI05 · SI09 · SI11 · PC06 · TB04 · TB05 · TB14 · GB21

Paralysis Upper LimbCerebral PalsySpasticityCerebral Palsy Spastic HemiplegicHand ProblemsArm ProblemsUpper Limb WeaknessSpastic Hemiplegia
Point 1 of 17

LI03Third Space

LI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三間 (sān jiān)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Tinnitus, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · a 12-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/2515690X251317438 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI14, LI15 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250715-k0001 ↗

Protocol (27 points)

100%

LI14 · LI15 · BL36 · GB30 · XB02C2 · XB02C3 · XB02C4 · XB02C5 · XB02C6 · XB02C7 · XB02L1 · XB02L2 · XB02L3 · XB02L4 · XB02L5 · XB02S1 · XB02T10 · XB02T11 · XB02T12 · XB02T2 · XB02T3 · XB02T4 · XB02T5 · XB02T6 · XB02T7 · XB02T8 · XB02T9

Spasticity Lower Limb Post-strokeSpastic Hemiplegia
Point 1 of 27

LI14Upper Arm Prominence

LI14 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臂臑 (bì bù)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth to avoid nerve damage.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Redness, Swelling, Pain, Goiter

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 28 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250715-k0001 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI14, LI15 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/2515690X251317438 ↗
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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.

  • Electroacupuncture2 of 2
  • Needling1 of 2

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

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.