3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.
Often treated alongside Stiff Neck:
How often each point appears across the 50 entries ranked highest for Stiff Neck. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)
🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)
🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231206-k0007 ↗BL02 · BL10 · BL58 · BL60 · GB12
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 攢竹 (zǎn zhú)
🎯 Location: On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution with supraorbital nerve.
Point selection reported in a published study.
doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240429-0003 ↗
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩中俞 (jiān zhōng yú)
🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (du14).
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Shoulder Blade Pain, Shoulder Pain, Pain
SI03 · SI04 · SI09 · SI10 · SI11 · SI12 · SI14 · BL11 · BL12 · BL65 · TB14 · TB15 · TB16 · TB17 · GB21
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)
🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)
🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between lu5 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.
🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.