Outer Pass
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Location
On the lateral forelimb about 2 cun proximal to the carpal crease, in the groove between radius and ulna (opposite PC-6).
Landmark: Groove between radius and ulna, lateral aspect above the carpus.
Actions and Indications
Releases the exterior, opens the ear, relieves pain along the lateral forelimb.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 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.
An Shen (calm spirit) 安神
Calms the spirit and settles panic.
Wind Screen 翳風
Releases wind from the face and opens the ear orifice.
Hundred Convergences 百會
Raises yang, calms the spirit, opens the mind.
Palace of Hearing 聽宮
Opens the ear orifice and clears heat from the ear.
Passage Surge 關衝
Clears heat and opens the ear orifice.