Atlas of Acupuncture

6.5 Extra Points: Lower Extremities (EX-LE)

Location

On the plantar aspect of the 2nd toe, at the midpoint of the trans-

verse crease of the distal interphalangeal joint.

How to find

Locate the plantar aspect of the 2nd toe. There, locate Ex-LE-11

(duyin) at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the distal

interphalangeal joint.

Needling

0.2–0.3 cun vertically or transversely (subcutaneously) or prick

to bleed or moxibustion.

Actions/Indications

● Acute angina, thoracic and hypochondriac pain, nausea, vom-

iting, retention of the lochia, irregular menstruation, inguinal

hernia

Solitary Yin DUYIN Ex-LE-11

Ex-LE-11

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