Meaning

Pinched Ravine. The point is hidden in the gap, where there is always moisture.

Localization

Between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

Functions

Cleans the heat, expels wind, restores consciousness, clears the head, pain.

Indications

- Localized diseases: numbness and paresthesia of the IV and V toes, wet interdigital spaces of the foot (eczema, mycosis).
- 5 holes diseases: headache; headache with migraine giving to the outer corner of the eye, deafness, ringing of the ears, an abundance of sulfur in the ears, visual snow.
- Features: feverish state without sweat, mastitis, hypertension (rise of liver Yang), chest and ribs pain, missed period.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun. Cauterization.