TUNZHONG

ACUPUNCTURE TUNZHONG 16°

NAME

TUNZHONG

LOCATION

At the apex of an imaginary equilateral triangle whose base is a line drawn between the superior, posterior side of the greater trochanter of the femur to the ischial tuberosity.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 2-3 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

INDICATIONS

Sciatica
Paraplegia affecting the lower limb

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

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