Atlas of Acupuncture

6 Extra Points

Location

As the name implies, on the dorsal aspect of the middle finger,

in the centre of the transverse creases of the proximal inter-

phalangeal joint (PIP).

How to find

Slightly bend the PIP of the middle finger. The point is located

at the vertex of the flexed joint.

Located in a comparable position on the little finger is ➞Ex-UE-6

(xiaokugong, in the centre of the proximal PIP of the little finger).

Also located in a comparable position is ➞Ex-UE-10(sifeng,

four points on the palmar aspect of the fingers of each hand, in the

centre of the creases of the PIP joints of the 2nd to 5th fingers).

Needling

Prick to bleed or moxibustion.

Actions/Indications

● Descends Stomach Qi

● Clears Heat

Ex-UE-4 Back of the Middle Finger ZHONGKUI

Ex-UE-4

Ex-UE-6

Ex-UE-10

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