Acupuncture Points for Vaginal Dryness

5 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Vaginal Dryness:

Points cited for Vaginal Dryness

How often each point appears across the 5 entries ranked highest for Vaginal Dryness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel5 of 5
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian4 of 5
  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian3 of 5
  • BL32Second Bone HoleBladder Meridian2 of 5
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 5
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian2 of 5
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 5
  • ST29ReturnStomach Meridian2 of 5
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 5
  • BL18Liver Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 5

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST25 · ST29 · BL33 · CV04

Point 1 of 4

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2013/657234
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST29, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2014/718675

Protocol (13 points)

100%

ST25 · ST28 · ST29 · ST36 · SP06 · BL32 · KD03 · GB13 · LV03 · CV03 · CV04 · GV20 · GV24

Point 1 of 13

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2014/718675
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, KD03, LV03, CV04, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198

Protocol (14 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · SI19 · KD03 · KD07 · GB20 · GB34 · GB39 · LV03 · LV05 · CV04 · GV20

Point 1 of 14

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:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, KD03, LV03, CV04, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2014/718675

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST25 · SP06 · CV04

Point 1 of 3

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-242
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, SP06, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2014/718675

Protocol (9 points)

100%

SP06 · SP10 · BL18 · BL20 · BL23 · BL32 · KD16 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 9

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

⚠️ 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: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1357824
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, BL32, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2014/718675
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Using Acupoints for Vaginal Dryness

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 Vaginal Dryness
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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