HEDING

ACUPUNCTURE HEDING 15°

NAME

HEDING

LOCATION

In the depression of the midpoint of the superior patellar border.

NEEDLING

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight or slanted insertion 0.5-1 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Activates Qi and Blood
Benefits the knee joint

INDICATIONS

Knee pain
Weakness of the foot and leg
Paralysis
Swelling and pain of the knee
Diseases of the knee joint and surrounding soft tissue
Crane's knee Wind
Leg Qi

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is a valuable local point to treat knee problems.

The knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine is provided free but without any warranties. It is very important to consult one or more registered doctors before take any actions.

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