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Acupuncture Points for Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer:

Arrhythmia Postoperative SupraventricularAtrial Fibrillation PostoperativeLung CancerLung Injury AcuteLung Injury One-lung VentilationOxidative Stress Perioperative

Points cited for Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian3 of 4
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 4
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 4
  • SP04Grandfather GrandsonSpleen Meridian1 of 4
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 4
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · BL13

Lung CancerLung Injury AcuteLung Injury One-lung VentilationOxidative Stress PerioperativeSurgery Thoracoscopic Lung CancerPulmonary Complication Postoperative
Point 1 of 3

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04304-1 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1565359 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

SP04 · PC06

Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung CancerArrhythmia Postoperative SupraventricularSleep Disturbance Postoperative
Point 1 of 2

SP04Grandfather Grandson

SP04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 公孫 (gōng sūn)

🎯 Location: In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Jaundice, Depression, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1580759 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1565359 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI04 · HT07 · PC06 · TB05

Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung CancerAtrial Fibrillation Postoperative
Point 1 of 4

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1565359 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04304-1 ↗

Single-point entry

100%
Postoperative PainSurgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer

PC06Inner Gate

PC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 內關 (nèi guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe deficiency conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Dizziness, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/JPR.S529193 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. PC06 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1580759 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer

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 Surgery Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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