Atlas of Acupuncture

6.4 Extra Points: Upper Extremities (EX-UE)

Location

As the name implies, on the dorsal aspect of the thumb, in the

centre of the transverse creases of the interphalangeal joint.

How to find

Ask the patient to slightly flex the interphalangeal joint of the

thumb. The point is located at the vertex of the bent joint.

Needling

Prick to bleed or moxibustion.

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat

● Harmonises the Middle Burner

Thumb Joint DAGUKONG Ex-UE-5

Ex-UE-5

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