Acupuncture Points for Thrombocytopenia

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Thrombocytopenia

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

  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · BL17 · GV14

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: 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

Electrical stimulation on the skin · 8 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/2693472 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/9974315 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · PC06

Point 1 of 4

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, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/9974315 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2021/2693472 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electrical stimulation on the skin1 of 2
  • Point injection1 of 2

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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