厲兌 (Lìduì) — Severe Mouth
Stomach channel · point 45
Jing-Well pointMetal pointMetal point of the Stomach channelSedation (son) point
Location
On the lateral side of the second toe, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Needling
Depth:
0.1 cun
Angle:
Shallow perpendicular, or prick to bleed
Functions
- Clears heat and calms the spirit
- Restores consciousness
- Settles excessive dreaming
Indications
Nightmares and excessive dreaminginsomniamaniafacial swelling and toothachenosebleedfebrile diseaseloss of consciousness
Clinical Notes
The classical point for disturbed dreaming and restless sleep attributed to Stomach heat — 'when the Stomach is disharmonious, lying down is not peaceful.'
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