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Acupuncture Points for Tourette's Syndrome

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Tourette's Syndrome:

Tic DisorderTics

Points cited for Tourette's Syndrome

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Tourette's Syndrome. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 1
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 1
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 1
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 1
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 1
  • XH01AFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head1 of 1
  • XH01BFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head1 of 1
  • XH01CFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head1 of 1
  • XH01DFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (13 points)

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LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · PC06 · GB20 · LV03 · GV20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D · XH03

TicsTic DisorderTourette's Syndrome
Point 1 of 13

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.894951 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

None of the studies behind these entries says how the points were stimulated or for how long.

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

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