NAME
DIWUHUI
LOCATION
Between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe).
Between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, 1 cun above GB-43 Xiaxi
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the medial side of m. extensor digitorum minimi of the foot.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.8 cun.
Note:
incorrect will not allow the needle to pass between the shafts of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones.
Straight insertion, 0.3 to 0,5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Spreads Liver Qi
Clears Gall Bladder Heat
INDICATIONS
Headache
Itching. redness and pain of the eyes
Tinnitus
Deafness
Swelling, redness and pain of the dorsum of the foot
Lumbar pain
Neuralgia of the foot
Low back pain
Fullness of the chest
Pain of the lateral costal region
Swelling and pain of the axilla
Distention and pain of the breasts
Breast abscess
Spitting Blood due to Internal injury
Arthritis
Mastitis
Pain of the canthus
COMBINATIONS
| GB-37 Guangming | GB-38 Yangfu UB-62 Shenmai UB-39 Weiyang PC-1Tianchi GB-41 Zulinqi | ST-34 Liangqiu |
| Reduce both points for pain and itching of the eyes | Swelling of the axilla | Breast abscess |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
According to one major classical text, moxibustion is prohibited, otherwise, emaciation and death will follow in three years. Modern sources agree that there moxibustion is not contraindicated.