Table 1 Protocol for acupoints used in the project
Acupoints | Location | Major indication e Function |
|---|---|---|
BV 41(Zulinqi) | On the dorsum of the foot, the proximal angle between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bone on the lateral depression of the extensor tendon of the little finger | Relieves joint stiffness and muscle spasms |
TA 5 (Waiguan) | Near the dorsal wrist crease between the radius bone and ulna | Relaxes and strengthens tendons |
E 36 (Zusanli) | Three inches below the patella between the anterior tibia and the extensor digit rum longs muscle | Tiredness, fatigue caused by weakness and irritability |
H 3 (Shaohai) | With the elbow flexed, between the inner end of the cubital crease and the epicondyle of the humerus | Soothes and strengthens the mind |
LI 4 (Hegu) | The dorsal side of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bone of the middle dorsal interosseous muscle, opening the thumb and forefinger in the middle of the junction line between the first and the second metacarpal bone | Spasm in fingers |
R7 (Fuliu) | Two inches above the point R3 on the anterior medial edge of the soleus muscle | Leg muscle atrophy; swelling |
GV 4 (Mingmen) | The dorsal midline in the depression below the spinous process of vertebra L2 | Strengthens the lower back and knees |
BP 6 (Sanyinjiao) | Three inches above the medial malleolus in the posteromedial border of the tibia | Pain, weakness and imbalance; motor and mental asthenia |
B23 Shenshu | B23: one and a half inches toward the lower border of the spinous process of vertebra L2, 2 cm lateral to the midline. | Bone and kidney problems |
B30 Baihuanshu | B30: one and a half inches toward the midline of the spine on the foramen of the fourth posterior sacral level | Hip pain; feeling cold in the lower back |
B58 Feiyang | B58: seven inches above the heel on the lateral side of the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle | Weakness of the leg muscles; leg pain, back pain |
B60 Kunlun | B60: between the Achilles tendon and the edge of the lateral malleolus of the ankle on the highest point of the malleolus level | Headache strengthens the lumbar and thoracic region |