通胃 (Tōng Wèi) — Penetrating the Stomach
Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 8 — Thigh (八八部位) · point 88.10
Traditionally used for
- Digestion
- Urinary & fluids
- Pain & joints
Location
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun above Tong Shen.
Distances are in cun, a proportional unit — how to measure.
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Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Tonifies the Kidney and harmonises the Stomach
Indications
Oedema and kidney disordersstomach pain and vomitingmorning sicknesslow back painfrequent urination
In Master Tung's System
Zone:
Zone 8 — Thigh (八八部位)
Needled as a Dao Ma group with:
T.88.09, T.88.11
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