Broken Sequence
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Location
On the cranio-medial distal forelimb, about 1.5 cun proximal to the carpus, above the styloid process of the radius.
Landmark: Medial border of the distal radius, proximal to the carpus.
Actions and Indications
Releases the exterior, opens the nose, relaxes the neck.
Needling
Oblique proximally, 0.3-0.5 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Hua Tuo Jia Ji (paravertebral) 華佗夾脊
Opens the channels along the spine; needled bracketing the affected level.
Great Hammer 大椎
Clears heat from the whole body, supports immunity, raises yang.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Lung Shu 肺俞
Regulates lung qi — the back-shu point of the lung.
Celestial Pillar 天柱
Frees the neck and releases wind from the head.
Back Ravine 後溪
Opens the Governing Vessel, frees the neck and back, stops seizures.