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This is the Luo-Connecting point of the Triple Burner channel and the Confluent point of the Yang Wei Mai. It releases the exterior, expels wind-heat and benefits the head, ears and lateral aspects of the body.
Location
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease, between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum tendon.
Anatomy
Between the radius and ulna, on the extensor muscles; the posterior and anterior interosseous arteries; the posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the posterior interosseous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Releases the exterior and expels wind-heat
- Benefits the head, ears and eyes
- Activates the channel and the Yang Wei Mai
- Clears heat from the lateral body and limbs
Indications
Common cold and febrile disease, headache, red and painful eyes, tinnitus and deafness, pain and stiffness of the neck and shoulder, and pain of the elbow, wrist and fingers.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With GB-41 (its paired Confluent point) for the Yang Wei and Dai Mai, ears and temporal region; with LI-4 for wind-heat and exterior conditions.
Classical Text References
The Luo-Connecting point of the Triple Burner and Confluent point of the Yang Wei Mai.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
