Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

3 cun proximal to the cubital crease, on the medial border of the

biceps brachii muscle.

How to find

With the elbow flexed, measure 3 cun from the ulnar end of the

cubital crease (➞HE-3) towards the axilla. HE-2is located in a

groove on the medial border of the biceps brachii muscle. Ask

the patient to flex this muscle for easier location.

Needling

Vertically or obliquely 0.5–1 cun. Caution: Brachial artery!

According to classic texts, needling is contraindicated, only

moxibustion is permitted.

Actions/Indications

● Opens the channel

HE-2 Green Spirit QINGLING

3 cun

He-2 Biceps

Medial end of the

cubital crease

LU-2

HE-1

P-1

HE-2

HE-3

LU-4

LU-3

LU-1

1 1 2 3 4 5

2

3

4

5

cun

7

8

9

6

LU-5

P-2

P-3

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