Wind Strokeaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Cerebrovascular Disorders
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Acupoints for Wind Stroke
Explore below some acupoints used to address wind stroke, organized by meridian.
- By Meridian
- Gall Bladder Channel
- Governing Vessel
- Stomach Channel
- Large Intestine Channel
- Small Intestine Channel
- Extra Points: Upper Extremities (EX-UE)
- Extra Points: Head and Neck (EX-HN)
- Kidney Channel
- Pericardium Channel
Benshen GB-13
0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, at the junction of the medial two-third and lateral third of the distance from Shenting DU-24 to Touwei ST-8.
Toulinqi GB-15
Directly above Yangbai GB-14, on the pupil line, 0.5 cun within the hairline, midway between Shenting DU-24 and Touwei ST-8.
Fengchi GB-20
In the posterior aspect of the neck, below the occipital bone, in the depression between the upper portion of sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscle.
Huantiao GB-30
At the junction of the middle and lateral third of the distance between the great trochanter and Yaoshu DU-2 of the hiatus of the sacrum. When locating the point, put the patient in lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed.
Fengfu DU-16
Directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between the origins of the trapezius muscle.
Baihui DU-20
At the vertex, at the junction of a line connecting the apex of the ears and the midline, in the depression 7 cun above the posterior hairline and 5 cun behind the anterior hairline.
Biguan ST-31
Directly below the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), at the level of the lower border of the pubic symphysis, in the depression on the lateral side of sartorius muscle when the thigh is flex.
Futu ST-32
6 cun superior to the upper-lateral border of the patella, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and upper lateral border of the patella.
Shousanli LI-10
When a fist is made, with the ulnar side downward and elbow flexed, the point is 2 cun distal to Quchi LI-11 of the line joining Yangxi LI-5 and Quchi LI-11.
Quchi LI-11
When the elbow is flexed, Quchi LI-11 is in the depression at the lateral end of the cubital crease, midway between Chize LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Jianyu LI-15
Jianyu LI-15 is located antero-inferior to the acromion, between the clavicular and acromial portions of the deltoid muscle.
Shaoze SI-1
On the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Tianchuang SI-16
In the lateral aspect of the neck, on the posterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle, lever with the Adam's apple.
Sishengcong EX-HN-1
This is a group of 4 points and each located 1 cun from Baihui DU-20 in the anterior, posterior and lateral direction.
Yongquan KID-1
In the depression between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones on the sole when the foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at the junction of the anterior and middle third of the sole.
TCM Herbs for Wind Stroke
- By Herb Category
- Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
- Cool herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Wind stroke can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.
One such herb is Chinese Honeylocust Abnormal Fruits (Zhu Ya Zao), which is directly recommended for wind stroke.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough" recommended for wind stroke
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Chinese Honeylocust Abnormal Fruits (Zhu Ya Zao) | Not applicable |
| Giant Typhonium Rhizomes (Bai Fu Zi) | Not applicable |
Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Wind stroke can be treated by these herbs when it is related to heat-phlegm accumulation, aiding in dissolving phlegm and soothing the respiratory system.
One such herb is Tabasheer (Tian Zhu Huang), which is directly recommended for wind stroke.