Meaning

Lateral Passage.

Localization

3 cun above the crease of the wrist on the LI. 5 to LI. 11 line. When the patient's palms are crossed, the point is at the level of the tip of the middle finger. The point is between the tendons of the short and long extensors of the thumb.

Functions

Regulates Qi and blood, expels the disease-producing factor wind and cold, clears and discharges lung heat, quiets the spirit.

Intersection

The point of intersection of Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin and Yin Qiao Mai vessel.One of the points of fusion of eight extraordinary vessels linked with Yin Qiao Mai vessel.

Indications

- 5 holes diseases: deafness, ringing of the ears, bleeding nose, sore throat with swollen mucosa, dry throat, toothache, caries, pain in the eyes, wall eye, blurry vision.
- Respiratory system: cough, dyspnea, tightness of the chest.
- Face diseases: oedemata or swelling of the face with the transition to cheekbones.
- Channel diseases: aching pain in the forearm and wrist, sensitive and motor disorders of upper limbs. Urinary system: urinary disorders, swelling.
- Features: malarial cold fit.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 cun. Cauterization.