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Acupuncture Points for Tongue Weakness

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Tongue Weakness:

DysphagiaDysarthriaCranial Nerve InjuryDysgeusiaFacial Muscle WeaknessHeadache Parietal

Points cited for Tongue Weakness

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

  • CV23Clean SpringConception Vessel3 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • XH12Golden LiquidExtra Points: Head2 of 3
  • XH13Jade FluidExtra Points: Head2 of 3
  • BL01Bright Eyes / Eye PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL02Gathered BambooBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 3
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 3
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 3
  • GB14Yang BrightGallbladder Meridian1 of 3
  • GB15Head Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian1 of 3
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

PC06 · TB05 · GB37 · LV05 · CV17 · CV23

DysgeusiaHeadache ParietalDysphagiaDysarthriaPalsy Cranial Nerve GlossopharyngealPalsy Cranial Nerve VagusPalsy Cranial Nerve HypoglossalTongue Weakness
Point 1 of 6

PC06Inner Gate

PC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 內關 (nèi guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe deficiency conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Dizziness, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point injection + Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.016 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. CV23 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · GB15 · GB20 · CV23 · GV20 · GV24 · XH12 · XH13

Saliva ExcessiveDysphagiaDysarthriaTongue WeaknessMotor Neuron DiseasePalsy Bulbar Progressive
Point 1 of 9

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

Needling + Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, CV23, XH12, XH13 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250218-k0004 ↗

Protocol (22 points)

100%

LI04 · LI20 · ST02 · ST03 · ST04 · ST06 · ST07 · ST25 · ST36 · SP06 · SI18 · BL01 · BL02 · TB23 · GB14 · CV04 · CV06 · CV23 · XH03 · XH05 · XH12 · XH13

HoarsenessDysphagiaTongue WeaknessFacial Muscle WeaknessCranial Nerve InjuryFacial PalsyInjury Cranial Nerve
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

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture + Moxibustion + Bloodletting

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250218-k0004 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, CV23, XH12, XH13 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 3 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling3 of 3
  • Electroacupuncture2 of 3
  • Point injection1 of 3
  • Moxibustion1 of 3
  • Bloodletting1 of 3

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

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