Acupuncture Points for Spleen-stomach Deficiency

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Spleen-stomach Deficiency:

Points cited for Spleen-stomach Deficiency

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Spleen-stomach Deficiency. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel2 of 2
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel2 of 2
  • CV10Lower StomachConception Vessel2 of 2
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel2 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 2
  • SP09Yin Mound SpringSpleen Meridian2 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • XH03Hall Of Impression Or Seal HallExtra Points: Head2 of 2
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV09Water SeparationConception Vessel1 of 2
  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (12 points)

100%

ST25 · ST36 · SP09 · BL20 · BL25 · CV04 · CV06 · CV09 · CV10 · CV12 · GV20 · XH03

Point 1 of 12

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

100%

ST36 · SP09 · CV04 · CV06 · CV10 · CV12 · GV20 · XH03

Point 1 of 8

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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

None of the studies behind these entries says how the points were stimulated or for how long.

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

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