Atlas of Acupuncture

6.4 Extra Points: Upper Extremities (EX-UE)

Location

Slightly proximal to the margins of the webs between the fingers,

on the border of the red and white skin.

How to find

These points are best located when a loose fist is made. Locate

the points on the border between the red and white skin. ➞T.B.-2

(between the 4th and 5th fingers) is a point of Ex-UE-9(baxie).

The points of ➞Ex-LE-10(bafeng) are located in a comparable

position on the foot (proximal to the margins of the webs

between the toes). ➞LIV-2,➞ST-44and ➞G.B.-43are all

part of ➞Ex-LE-10.

Needling

Up to 1 cun parallel to the metacarpal bones.

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat

● Expels Cold and Dampness

Eight Pathogens BAXIE Ex-UE-9

Ex-UE-9

Ex-LE-10

T.B.-2

Proximal to the

interdigital fold

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