Location
On the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in the depression on the ulnar side of the tendon of extensor digitorum communis, at the transverse crease.
Needling
Depth:
0.3–0.5 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Regulates the Triple Energiser and the fluids
- Benefits the wrist and activates the channel
- Warms the hands and dispels cold
Indications
Wrist pain and weaknesscold handsdiabetes with thirsttinnitus and deafnessshoulder and arm painmalarial disorders
Clinical Notes
Moxibustion at TE4 is a common treatment for persistently cold hands.
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