Elbow Joint
- L.I.-11 Quchi towards HE-3 Shaohai.
Finger Joints
- L.I.-3 Sanjian at least 1 cun towards S.I.-3 Houxi.
- S.I.-3 Houxi at least 1 cun towards L.I.-3 Sanjian.
Other Points
General points to subdue Wind may be added such as:
- L.I.-4 Hegu, LIV-3 Taichong, T.B.-17 Yifeng and G.B.-20 Fengchi.
If the muscles of the lateral side of the leg are contracted and stiff, KI-6 Zhaohai should be
reinforced and BL-62 Shenmai reduced, i.e. the Yin Heel Vessel should be tonified and the Yang
Heel Vessel sedated. The reverse should be done if the muscles of the medial side of the leg are
contracted and stiff.
Although mainly Yang points are chosen, Yin points should not be overlooked. They are
especially useful in long-standing cases with malnourishment of channels and sinews and
consequent rigidity and stiffness. The main ones are:
- HE-1 Jiquan for the shoulder joint.
- LU-5 Chize and P-3 Quze for the elbow joint.
- P-6 Neiguan for the finger joints.
- SP-12 Chongmen for the hip joint.
- LIV-8 Ququan for the knee joint.
- SP-5 Shangqiu and KI-3 Taixi for the toe joints.
Herbal Treatment