Supreme Surge
Taichong · 太衝 · ไท่ชง
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Location
On the dorsal hindpaw, in the groove between the second and third metatarsal bones at mid-shaft.
Landmark: Groove between metatarsals II and III, dorsal surface.
Actions and Indications
Regulates liver qi, relieves stress, stops seizures; with LI-4 forms the Four Gates.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.3-0.7 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Spirit Gate 神門
Calms the spirit and tonifies the heart — the principal point for behaviour work.
An Shen (calm spirit) 安神
Calms the spirit and settles panic.
Hundred Convergences 百會
Raises yang, calms the spirit, opens the mind.
Middle of Person 人中
Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.