Atlas of Acupuncture

6 Extra Points

Location

As the name implies, on the dorsal aspect of the little finger, in

the centre of the transverse creases of the proximal interpha-

langeal joint (PIP).

How to find

Slightly bend the PIP of the little finger. The point is located at

the vertex of the flexed joint.

Located in a comparable position on the middle finger are

➞Ex-UE-4(in the centre of the proximal PIP of the middle finger)

and, on the palmar aspect of the little finger, ➞Ex-UE-10(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

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat

Ex-UE-6 Little Finger Joint XIAOGUKONG

Ex-UE-6

Ex-UE-4

Ex-UE-10

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