Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2
Substantiated by a study. ST36, SP06, BL20, BL23, CV04, CV06 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.1155/2022/6541600 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/15347354211019103 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI11, SI03, KD01 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3390/ijerph18084199 ↗
🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.
Corroborated by a second study. LI11, SI03, KD01 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/802846 ↗
🎯 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.
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-308 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, HT07, KD03, PC06, GV24 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/15347354211019103 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Tiredness
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 Tiredness
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
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