NAME
XIABAI
LOCATION
At the anterior, lateral aspect of the humerus, 1 cun directly
below LU-3 Tianfu.
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below
the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above
the cubital crease on the radial side of the m. biceps brachii.
On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior
to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to LU-5 Chize, in
the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii
muscle and the shaft of the humerus.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Descends Lung Qi
Regulates Qi and Blood in the chest
INDICATIONS
Nausea
Nervousness
Dry mouth
Red joints due to arthritis and rheumatism
Epistaxis
Cough
Fullness in the chest
Agitation and fullness
Purple-white Wind blotches (pityriasis versicolor)
Retching
Cardiac pain
Excessive perspiration
Bronchitis
Asthma
Pain along the medial side of the upper arm
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath
Heart pain
Palpitations
COMBINATIONS
LIV-14 Qimen DU-1 Changqiang REN-22 Tiantu PC-9 Zhongchong | LU-3 Tianfu | |
Pain of the Heart with shortness of breath | Purple-white Wind blotches (pityriasis versicolor) |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
A wonderful point for cleansing and revitalizing.