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This is the Jing-Well and Metal point of the Large Intestine channel. It clears heat, benefits the throat and restores consciousness, and is often bled.
Location
On the radial side of the index finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Anatomy
The nail bed of the index finger; the arterial and venous network of the digit; the palmar digital nerve from the median nerve and the dorsal digital nerve from the radial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and reduces swelling
- Benefits the throat and the teeth
- Restores consciousness
Indications
Sore throat, toothache, fever, loss of consciousness, deafness, and numbness of the fingers.
Needling
0.1 cun shallow insertion, or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used; the point is most often bled to clear heat.
Point Combinations
With LU-11 (bled) for acute sore throat; with the Jing-well points for loss of consciousness.
Classical Text References
The Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Large Intestine, classically bled for throat and febrile disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
Bleeding technique requires a sterile lancet.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
