後溪 (Hòuxī)
Small Intestine channel · point 3
Shu-Stream pointConfluent of the Du channel
Location
Proximal to the head of the 5th metacarpal on the ulnar side, at the end of the crease when a loose fist is made.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–0.8 cun
Functions
- Opens the Du channel
- Expels Wind
- Benefits the neck and back
Indications
Neck/back stiffnessHeadacheAcute lumbar sprainEpilepsy
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