還巢 (Huán Cháo) — Returning to the Nest
Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 1 — Fingers (一一部位) · point 11.06
Location
On the ulnar side of the ring finger, at the midpoint of the middle phalanx, at the border between red and white flesh.
Needling
Depth:
2–3 fen
Angle:
Perpendicular, shallow
⚠ Cautions: Needle the ring finger only; Tung's texts warn against needling this point together with Fu Ke on the same visit in some protocols.
Functions
- Regulates the uterus and the ovaries
- Treats infertility and menstrual disorders
Indications
Infertilityirregular menstruation and dysmenorrhoeavaginal dischargeuterine fibroids and ovarian cyststhreatened miscarriage (used by some practitioners to secure a pregnancy)difficulty conceiving
In Master Tung's System
Zone:
Zone 1 — Fingers (一一部位)
Correspondence: Images the uterus and the ovaries.
Clinical Notes
The best-known Tung point in gynaecology. Its name — returning to the nest — records its use for helping a pregnancy establish. Usually needled with Fu Ke (T.11.24).
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