T.11.12

Zhi Shen

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指腎 (Zhǐ Shèn) — Finger Kidney

Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 1 — Fingers (一一部位) · point 11.12

Not yet clinically reviewed

Traditionally used for

Ears & hearing
Urinary & fluids
Pain & joints
Energy & fatigue

Location

Three points on the palmar aspect of the little finger, on the middle phalanx, evenly spaced along the midline.

Distances are in cun, a proportional unit — how to measure.

Body map, front: T.11.12 · Hand — Fig. — T.11.12 · Hand After Albinus, 1747

Bones of the hand, dorsal — Gray's Anatomy plate — Bones of the hand, dorsal Gray's Anatomy, 1918

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Needling

Depth: 2 fen

Angle: Perpendicular, shallow

Functions

Tonifies the Kidney and benefits the lower back
Regulates urination

Indications

Low back pain and weaknessfrequent urination and nocturiadry mouth and thirsttinnitusfatigue

In Master Tung's System

Zone: Zone 1 — Fingers (一一部位)

Correspondence: Images the Kidney.

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