WANGU (SHOUWANGU)

NAME

WANGU (SHOUWANGU)

LOCATION

On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.
Located on the ulnar border of the palm, in the depression between the fifth metacarpal bone and the hamate and pisiform bones.
On the ulnar border of the palm, in the depression between the fifth metacarpal bone and the hamate bone.
When the hand is clenched in a fist, this point can be found on the dorsal side of the hand at the ulnar aspect, in the hollow between the fifth metacarpus and the hamate and pisiform bones of the hand.
When the hand is clenched in a fist, this point can be found on the dorsal side of the hand at the ulnar aspect, in the hollow between the base of fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, possibly extending to the palm.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Yuan-Source point

ACTIONS

Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Clears Heat
Reduces swelling
Clears Damp-Heat
Treats jaundice

INDICATIONS

Contractions of the five fingers with difficulty in flexion and extension
Weakness and pain of the wrist
Contraction of the arm and elbow with difficulty in flexion and extension
Stiffness and swelling of the neck
Headache
Pain of the shoulder
Coldness and pain of the shoulder and back
Pain of the lateral costal region with inability to catch the breath
Lumbar pain radiating to the leg
Hemiplegia
Chronic spasms
Pediatric convulsions
Fever
Mumps
Upper extremity arthritis
Hypochondriac pain
Gastritis
Excessive perspiration
Vomiting
Pleurisy
Dullness of the sense of touch
Pain and Heat in the wrist, forearm and arm
Cannot bend the elbow
Fever and chills without sweating
Convulsions
Madness and fear
Coldness and pain of the shoulder and upper back
Throat Bi
Stiff, painful fingers
Weak wrists
Pain and swelling of the cheek radiating to the ear
Swelling of the neck, submandibular region and jaw
Throat Bi
Tinnitus
Superficial visual obstruction
Lachrymation
Loss of sense of taste
Jaundice
Spleen Deficiency jaundice
Febrile disease with absence of sweat
Chills and fever
Malaria
Wasting and thirsting disorder
Agitation and fullness
Rigidity of the neck
Cholecystitis
Arthritis of the wrist, elbow and fingers
Diabetes
Emaciation and thirst
Rib pain
Infantile meningeal syndrome
Nebula
Cloudiness of the cornea
Yin (Cold) symptoms of the eyes with constant lachrymation and a veil before the eyes
Hyperlachrymation
Hand tremor
Swelling of the neck and chin
Headache with a stiff neck
Neck rigidity

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is mainly used in the treatment of contraction, stiffness and pain along the entire length of the channel. It is one of the main points to treat diseases of the five fingers. This is a major point for Gall Bladder problems. This point has a special effect on Yang jaundice.