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Acupuncture Points for Urinary Tract Infection

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Urinary Tract Infection:

DysuriaNeurogenic BladderUrinary Retention

Points cited for Urinary Tract Infection

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Urinary Tract Infection. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CV03Central PivotConception Vessel2 of 2
  • BL31Upper Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL32Second Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL33Middle Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL34Lower Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL57Mountain SupportBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 2
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 2
  • CV08Spirit Palace GateConception Vessel1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • KD01Bubbling SpringKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (13 points)

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ST36 · SP06 · BL31 · BL32 · BL33 · BL34 · BL57 · KD01 · CV03 · CV04 · CV06 · CV08 · GV20

Urinary Tract InfectionUrinary RetentionNeurogenic Bladder
Point 1 of 13

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.16821/j.cnki.hsjx.2014.16.027 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. CV03 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2026.02.017 ↗

Single-point entry

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DysuriaUrinary Tract Infection

CV03Central Pivot

CV03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中極 (zhōng jí)

🎯 Location: On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication. Empty the bladder before needling.

🛡️ Treats: Absent Periods, Back Pain, Pain, Damp, Edema

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2026.02.017 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. CV03 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.16821/j.cnki.hsjx.2014.16.027 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Urinary Tract Infection

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 Urinary Tract Infection
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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