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Acupoints for Stroke Hemiplegia

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Protocol (10 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Paralysis Lower LimbMotor Dysfunction Lower LimbStroke HemiplegiaSpasm ExtensorGait Hemiparetic
Point 1 of 10

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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (5 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Paralysis Lower LimbMotor Dysfunction Lower LimbStroke HemiplegiaSpasm ExtensorGait Hemiparetic
Point 1 of 5

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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (8 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Stroke HemiplegiaParalysis LimbGait DisturbanceBalance Dysfunction
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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Single-point entry

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Balance ImpairedStroke HemiplegiaMotor Function Lower Limb

GB29Squatting Bone Hole

GB29 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 居髎 (jū hé)

🎯 Location: In the depression of the midpoint between anterosuperior iliac spine and prominence of the greater trochanter.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: pain:chest, diarrhoea, vomiting, pain:back, pain:leg

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Protocol (8 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Stroke HemiplegiaParalysis Limb
Point 1 of 8

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, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, asthma, pain:knee

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Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

StrokeParalysis Upper LimbMotor Dysfunction Upper LimbStroke HemiplegiaSpasticity Upper LimbHemiplegia Upper Limb
Point 1 of 2

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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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: Caution in severe hypertension; avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, dizziness, heat, vomiting, distension:abdomen

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside stroke hemiplegia:

paralysis lower limbmotor dysfunction lower limbspasm extensorgait hemipareticparalysis limbgait disturbance

Using Acupoints for Stroke Hemiplegia

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent stroke hemiplegia
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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