Protocol (22 points)
90%Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
FeverPoor AppetiteTongue Coating YellowUrine ScantyUrine RedTemperature 40Tongue Body RedPulse FullCommon ColdCommon ColdAutumn Warmth SyndromeFlu SymptomsHeadacheAching WeaknessSoreness HeadSoreness BodySoreness ThroatConstipationTongue Coating ThickPulse TightHeat ExternalHeatRelease ExteriorPoor AppetiteTongue Coating YellowUrine ScantyUrine RedTemperature 40Tongue Body RedPulse FullCommon ColdAutumn Warmth SyndromeFlu SymptomsSoreness HeadSoreness BodySoreness ThroatTongue Coating ThickPulse TightHeat ExternalRelease Exterior
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LI04Junction Valley
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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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