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Acupuncture Points for Sweating Nighttime

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Sweating Nighttime:

Sweating NighttimeAnxietyPoor AppetitePoor AppetiteBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate Qi

Points cited for Sweating Nighttime

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Sweating Nighttime. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL43Vital Region Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 2
  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 2
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 2
  • GV13Way Of HappinessGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • HT06Yin CleftHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • KD07Returning FlowKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LU01Central MansionLung Meridian1 of 2
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (9 points)

90%

LU01 · ST36 · BL13 · BL43 · KD03 · CV12 · CV17 · GV13 · XH15

Pulmonary TuberculosisTuberculosis TbCoughSputum WhiteSputum BloodHaemoptysisChest PainDiscomfort ChestFeverSweating NighttimeFatiguePoor AppetiteWeight LowDiarrheaAnxietyHeat Five PalmListlessnessTemperature 37.8Complexion PallorMalar FlushVoice WeaknessTongue Coating PaleTongue Body ThinTongue Coating YellowPulse DeepPulse ThinPulse WeakShortness of BreathLung Yin DeficiencySpleen WeaknessStomach WeaknessKidney Yin DeficiencyFire DeficiencyHeat DeficiencyLung WeaknessUpright Zheng Qi WeaknessBenefit Regulate QiPhlegmPulmonary TuberculosisTuberculosis TbSputum WhiteSputum BloodChest PainDiscomfort ChestSweating NighttimePoor AppetiteWeight LowHeat Five PalmTemperature 37.8Complexion PallorMalar FlushVoice WeaknessTongue Coating PaleTongue Body ThinTongue Coating YellowPulse DeepPulse ThinPulse WeakLung Yin DeficiencySpleen WeaknessStomach WeaknessKidney Yin DeficiencyFire DeficiencyHeat DeficiencyLung WeaknessUpright Zheng Qi WeaknessBenefit Regulate Qi
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LU01Central Mansion

LU01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)

🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Needle obliquely or laterally, never deeply or medially – risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Shortness of Breath

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC1

Protocol (6 points)

90%

LI04 · HT06 · SI03 · BL43 · KD07 · GV14

Sweating NighttimeSweating Nighttime
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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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture — point group actions
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Using Acupoints for Sweating Nighttime

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 Sweating Nighttime
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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