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Acupoints for Wind-heat Syndrome

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Protocol (10 points)

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Paralysis FacialWind-heat Syndrome
Point 1 of 10

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

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

ZHAO Ji-ping, PIAO Yan-zheng, WANG Jun. Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Blood-letting by a Three-edged Needle on 50 cases of Bell's Palsy at the Acute Stage. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(2): 118-121

Protocol (9 points)

90%
Paralysis FacialWind-heat Syndrome
Point 1 of 9

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
Click to enlarge

Click to view all layers

🗺️ 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

Hot Spots Press Needles for acupressure self-treatment
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4 boxes for 6 weeks
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9 acupoints
Self-Treatment Guide PDF
Complete home treatment manual — $12.99
Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

ZHAO Ji-ping, PIAO Yan-zheng, WANG Jun. Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Blood-letting by a Three-edged Needle on 50 cases of Bell's Palsy at the Acute Stage. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(2): 118-121

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Wind-heat Syndrome:

Paralysis Facial

Using Acupoints for Wind-heat Syndrome

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 Wind-heat Syndrome
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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