Meaning

Collection Hole.

Localization

On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to Taiyuan LU-9, on the line connecting Taiyuan LU. 9 with Chize LU.5. The point is projected on the medial edge of the brachial muscle and the lateral edge of the round pronator.

Functions

Cleans pathogenic heat, moisturizes lungs, removes superficial syndrome, stops bleeding.

Indications

- Respiratory system: cough, choking, dyspnea, fever without sweat in the setting of fullness of lungs.
- Affection of the throat: angina, voice loss, hoarseness.
- Channel diseases: pain in in the channel, elbow joint pain.
- Features: pain and swelling of knee joint, hemorrhoids, stroke effects, used in the early stages of the disease associated with the defeat of external disease-producing factor wind-cold.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 1 cun. Cauterization.