Corroborated by a second study. SI14, SI15, GB21 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1330054 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI15, TB03, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. SI03, SI14, BL11, TB16, GB21 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI14, BL10, BL42, GB21 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3390/medicina59122141 ↗
🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI11, TB05 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.2025.1701076 ↗
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How the studies delivered it
What the 18 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.
Needling14 of 18
Acupressure3 of 18
Electroacupuncture2 of 18
Sessions: the 11 studies that gave a count ran a median of 6 (middle half 3 to 10).
Course: the 12 studies that gave a length ran a median of 25 days (middle half 5 days to 4 weeks).
After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.
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