Back Ravine
Houxi · 後溪 · โฮ่วซี
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Location
On the lateral border of the forepaw, in the depression near the base of the fifth metacarpal bone.
Landmark: Lateral palm near the base of metacarpal V.
Actions and Indications
Opens the Governing Vessel, frees the neck and back, stops seizures.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.3-0.7 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Hua Tuo Jia Ji (paravertebral) 華佗夾脊
Opens the channels along the spine; needled bracketing the affected level.
Middle of Person 人中
Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.
Great Hammer 大椎
Clears heat from the whole body, supports immunity, raises yang.
Spirit Gate 神門
Calms the spirit and tonifies the heart — the principal point for behaviour work.
Supreme Surge 太衝
Regulates liver qi, relieves stress, stops seizures; with LI-4 forms the Four Gates.