Acupuncture Points for Tuberculosis Tb

Points cited for Tuberculosis Tb

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Tuberculosis Tb. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
BL43Vital Region Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
GV13Way Of HappinessGoverning Vessel1 of 1
KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 1
LU01Central MansionLung Meridian1 of 1
ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 1
XH15Hundred TaxationsExtra Points: Head1 of 1

No study in this index covers Tuberculosis Tb

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

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Protocol (9 points)

90%

LU01 · ST36 · BL13 · BL43 · KD03 · CV12 · CV17 · GV13 · XH15

Pulmonary Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Tb Cough Sputum White Sputum Blood Haemoptysis Chest Pain Discomfort Chest Fever Sweating Nighttime Fatigue Poor Appetite Weight Low Diarrhea Anxiety Heat Five Palm Listlessness Temperature 37.8 Complexion Pallor Malar Flush Voice Weakness Tongue Coating Pale Tongue Body Thin Tongue Coating Yellow Pulse Deep Pulse Thin Pulse Weak Shortness of Breath Lung Yin Deficiency Spleen Weakness Stomach Weakness Kidney Yin Deficiency Fire Deficiency Heat Deficiency Lung Weakness Upright Zheng Qi Weakness Benefit Regulate Qi Phlegm Pulmonary Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Tb Sputum White Sputum Blood Chest Pain Discomfort Chest Sweating Nighttime Poor Appetite Weight Low Heat Five Palm Temperature 37.8 Complexion Pallor Malar Flush Voice Weakness Tongue Coating Pale Tongue Body Thin Tongue Coating Yellow Pulse Deep Pulse Thin Pulse Weak Lung Yin Deficiency Spleen Weakness Stomach Weakness Kidney Yin Deficiency Fire Deficiency Heat Deficiency Lung Weakness Upright Zheng Qi Weakness Benefit Regulate Qi

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LU01Central Mansion

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)

🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Needle obliquely or laterally, never deeply or medially – risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Shortness of Breath

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC1

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Using Acupoints for Tuberculosis Tb

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 Tuberculosis Tb
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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