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Acupuncture Points for Stroke Cerebral Infarction

5 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Stroke Cerebral Infarction:

Motor Dysfunction LimbCerebral InfarctionHiccups PersistentMotor Dysfunction Post-strokeMotor-impairment HemiplegiaParalysis Upper-limb

Points cited for Stroke Cerebral Infarction

How often each point appears across the 5 entries ranked highest for Stroke Cerebral Infarction. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel4 of 5
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian3 of 5
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian3 of 5
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 5
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 5
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 5
  • CV08Spirit Palace GateConception Vessel1 of 5
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 5
  • GB06Suspended TuftGallbladder Meridian1 of 5

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · PC06 · GV09

Hiccups PersistentStroke Cerebral Infarction
Point 1 of 3

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

1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044036 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/md.0000000000034459 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

GB06 · GB07 · GV20 · GV21 · MS06 · MS07

Paralysis Upper-limbMotor-impairment HemiplegiaStroke Cerebral-infarctionSensory-disorder
Point 1 of 6

GB06Suspended Tuft

GB06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 懸厘 (xuán lí)

🎯 Location: Within the hairline at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Heat, Wind, Pain, Loss of Appetite

Study-reported

Needling · 15 sessions over 3 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3390/brainsci10020087 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230623-k0003 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LU05 · SP06 · BL40 · PC06 · GV20 · GV26

StrokeCerebral InfarctionMotor Dysfunction Post-strokeStroke Cerebral InfarctionMotor Dysfunction Limb
Point 1 of 6

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)

🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230623-k0003 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, PC06, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/md.0000000000034459 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · CV08 · GV20

Stroke Cerebral InfarctionMotor Dysfunction Limb
Point 1 of 3

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

Moxibustion · 10 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230623-k0003 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/md.0000000000034459 ↗

Protocol (15 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST25 · ST29 · ST36 · ST37 · SP06 · BL20 · BL23 · PC06 · LV03 · CV04 · CV06 · CV12 · GV20

Ischemic StrokeStroke Ischemic AcuteStroke Cerebral Infarction
Point 1 of 15

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 12 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000034459 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, PC06, GV20 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.0255-2930.20230623-k0003 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 4 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling3 of 4

Sessions: the 4 studies that gave a count ran a median of 11 (middle half 8 to 13).

Course: the 4 studies that gave a length ran a median of 2 weeks (middle half 11 days to 16 days).

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

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