Acupuncture Points for Withdrawal Drug

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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CV08 · CV17

Addiction MethamphetamineWithdrawal CravingCraving PsychologicalWithdrawal Drug

CV08Spirit Palace Gate

CV08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 神闕 (shén què)

🎯 Location: In the center of the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications; often use moxa only.

🛡️ Treats: Abdominal Bloating, Rectal Prolapse, Edema, Cold Blood, Loss of Consciousness

CV17Chest Centre

CV17 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膻中 (dàn zhōng)

🎯 Location: On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling – needle transversely along the sternum. New, worsening or unstable cardiac symptoms need medical assessment before treatment.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Chest Fullness

Study-reported

Moxibustion · 16 sessions over 4 weeks

Did better than usual care

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20251009-k0001 ↗
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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Withdrawal Drug:

Addiction MethamphetamineCraving PsychologicalWithdrawal Craving

Points cited for Withdrawal Drug

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

  • CV08Spirit Palace GateConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 1

How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Moxibustion1 of 1

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

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