Acupuncture Points for Sprain Ankle Chronic

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Sprain Ankle Chronic:

Points cited for Sprain Ankle Chronic

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Sprain Ankle Chronic. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL62Extending VesselBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GB40MoundGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • KD06Shining SeaKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • ST41Dividing CleftStomach Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

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ST41 · BL60 · BL62 · KD06 · GB40

Point 1 of 5

ST41Dividing Cleft

ST41 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 解谿 (jiě xī )

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus.

⚠️ Cautions: Rule out fracture, dislocation and joint instability before needling, and do not needle into an acutely swollen joint or a haemarthrosis.

🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Dizziness, Palpitations, Constipation, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.16448/j.cjtcm.2017.0181 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

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