Dagukong (EX-UE5) Extra Point [1]

Posted by : admin on Feb 22, 2008 - 04:08 AM
Acupuncture Points / Extra Points [2]

Regional Anatomy:
Skin-subcutaneous tissue-tendon of long extensor muscle of thumb.
There are the dorsal digital nerve of the radial nerve and the dorsal digital artery and vein in this area.


Location:
Flex one's thumb; at the midpoint of stria of dorsal articulationes interphalangeae manus.
Function:
Regulating the functions of the stomach and improving eyesight.


Indications:
Eye diseases, vomiting and Diarrhea [3].


Prescription:
Combined use with ShixuanEXUE11 (EX-UE11) for treatment of vomiting and diarrhea.


Methods:
Usually moxibustion is resorted to, using 3-5 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 5-10 min.

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Links
  [1] http://www.opentcm.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=596
  [2] http://www.opentcm.com/index.php?name=News&catid=&topic=52
  [3] http://www.opentcm.com/Article2433.html