Union Valley
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Location
On the dorsal forepaw, in the groove between the second and third metacarpal bones, at mid-shaft.
Landmark: Groove between metacarpals II and III, dorsal surface.
Actions and Indications
Relieves pain throughout the body, releases wind and heat; command point of the face and mouth.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cm.
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy — stimulates uterine contraction.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.
Three Yin Intersection 三陰交
Nourishes blood and yin, regulates the urogenital tract, calms the spirit.
Pool at the Bend 曲池
Clears heat and toxin from the blood, stops itching, frees the elbow.
Spirit Gate 神門
Calms the spirit and tonifies the heart — the principal point for behaviour work.
Large Intestine Shu 大腸俞
Regulates the large intestine and frees the lower back.