Atlas of Acupuncture

4.6 The Small Intestine Channel System – Hand taiyang(shou tai yang jing luo)

Location

On the little finger, 0.1 cun from the ulnar corner of the nail.

How to find

This point is located at the junction of two tangents drawn along

the lateral and proximal borders of the nail, approximately 0.1

cun from the actual corner of the nail. ➞HE-9is located at the

radial corner of the nail.

Needling

0.1–0.2 cun vertically or obliquely in a proximal direction or

prick to bleed with a needle, lancet or three-edged needle. Cau-

tion: Painful point.

Actions/Indications

● Expels Wind and Heat

● Opens the orifices

● Revives consciousness

● Opens the channel

● Benefits the breasts

Special features

Jing-well point, Metal point, entry point.

Lesser Marsh SHAOZE S.I.-1

S.I.-1

S.I.-1

L.I.-1

L.I.-2

L.I.-3

L.I.-4

Ex-UE-7

Ex-UE-7

T.B.-4

T.B.-1

L.I.-1

T.B.-2

L.I.-2

T.B.-3

L.I.-3

L.I.-4

L.I.-5

L.I.-6

Ex-UE-8

L.I.-5

T.B.-5

Ex-UE-9

(baxie)

Ex-UE-9

(baxie)

He-9

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