Acupoints for Hand Dorsum Swelling

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Points indicated for swelling:hand:dorsum

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

LI03Third Space

LI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三間 (sān jiān)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, diarrhoea, tinnitus, cold, heat

XU07AWaist Pain Points

XU07A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Upper limbs

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腰痛穴 (yāo tòng xué)

🎯 Location: Two points between the second & third & the fourth & fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: stagnation:qi, stagnation:blood, pain:back:lumbar, pain:headache, redness:hand:dorsum

XU07BWaist Pain Points

XU07B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Upper limbs

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腰痛穴 (yāo tòng xué)

🎯 Location: Two points between the second & third & the fourth & fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: stagnation:qi, stagnation:blood, pain:back:lumbar, pain:headache, redness:hand:dorsum

Using Acupoints for Hand Dorsum Swelling

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 swelling:hand:dorsum
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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