Atlas of Acupuncture

6 Extra Points

Location

On the palmar aspect of the 2nd to 5th fingers, at the midpoint of

the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP).

How to find

Locate these points on the palmar aspect of the 2nd to 5th fin-

gers, at the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal

interphalangeal joints (PIP).

Located in a similar position on the dorsal aspect of the little and

middle fingers are ➞Ex-UE-6and ➞Ex-UE-4respectively.

Needling

Prick to bleed

Actions/Indications

● Harmonises the Qi flow between the Upper and Middle Burner

Ex-UE-10 Four Seams SIFENG

Ex-UE-10

Ex-UE-6

Ex-UE-4

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