Acupuncture Points for Tongue Coating Thick

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Tongue Coating Thick:

Points cited for Tongue Coating Thick

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Tongue Coating Thick. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL11Great ShuttleBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel2 of 3
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel2 of 3
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel2 of 3
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel2 of 3
  • GV16Wind MansionGoverning Vessel2 of 3
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 3

No study in this index covers Tongue Coating Thick

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (22 points)

90%

LI04 · ST08 · ST36 · SP06 · BL11 · BL17 · BL23 · GB20 · GB34 · GB39 · CV06 · CV12 · CV17 · GV14 · GV16 · GV20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D · XH03 · XH05

Point 1 of 22

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.

Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5

Protocol (3 points)

90%

XB02C4 · XB02C5 · XB02C6

Point 1 of 3

XB02C4Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C4

XB02C4 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Back

🇨🇳 Chinese: 華佗夾脊 (huá tuó jiā jǐ)

🎯 Location: 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the fourth cervical vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution near spinal cord; avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Qi Stagnation, Circulation Blood, Neck Disorder, Regulate Six Fu, Regulate Five Zang

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC6

Protocol (22 points)

90%

LI04 · ST08 · ST36 · SP06 · BL11 · BL17 · BL23 · GB20 · GB34 · GB39 · CV06 · CV12 · CV17 · GV14 · GV16 · GV20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D · XH03 · XH05

Point 1 of 22

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.

Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5
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Using Acupoints for Tongue Coating Thick

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 Tongue Coating Thick
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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