Hegu
[Location] Located between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, approximately at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone; when locating the acupoint, place the transverse lines of the thumb joint bone on the interdigital web between the index fingers of the other hand, and the acupoint is located below the tip of the thumb.
[Function] Releases wind and clears heat, promotes meridian circulation, moisturizes the face, and is effective for diseases of the head, face, and five senses, acne, urticaria, and rubella.
[Method] Directly puncture 0.5-1 inch, can also be moxibustion.
Quchi
[Location] Located at the midpoint of the line connecting the outer end of the elbow crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus; when locating the acupoint, flex the elbow at a right angle, and the acupoint is located at the depression on the radial side of the elbow crease.
[Function] Dispels wind and releases the surface, harmonizes nutrient and defensive qi, relieves rashes and itching, and can be used for addiction rashes, seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria, and acne.
[Method] Directly puncture 0.8-1.5 inches, can also be moxibustion. If treating urticaria, it is more effective when combined with Zusanli, Geshu, and Xuehai.
Zusanli
[Location] Located 3 inches below the Dubi acupoint, 1 horizontal finger width from the anterior crest of the tibia; when locating the acupoint, sit upright or lie supine with the knee bent, and the acupoint is located 3 inches below the Dubi acupoint, approximately 1 horizontal finger width from the anterior crest of the tibia, on the anterior tibial muscle.
[Function] Strengthens the spleen and stomach, regulates and supplements qi and blood, enhances body health and beauty, and has good effects on weakness, emaciation, facial wrinkles, pale complexion, and acne.
[Method] Directly puncture 0.5-2 inches, can also be moxibustion. If combined with Quchi, it can treat urticaria.
Xuehai
[Location] Located 6-7 millimeters above the upper edge of the patella; when locating the acupoint, the patient flexes the knee, and the practitioner places the palm of the left hand on the upper edge of the patella, extending it upwards, with the thumb inclined at approximately 45 degrees, and the acupoint is below the tip of the thumb.
[Function] Harmonizes qi and blood, disperses wind and eliminates dampness, suitable for eczema, urticaria, butterfly rash, alopecia areata, and facial pigmentation.
[Method] Can directly puncture 0.8-1.5 inches, can also be moxibustion.
Sanyinjiao
[Location] Located 3 inches above the highest point of the medial malleolus, on the posterior edge of the tibia; when locating the acupoint, sit upright or lie supine, and go straight down 3 inches from the tip of the medial malleolus, and the acupoint is located on the posterior edge of the tibia.
[Function] Strengthens the spleen, transforms dampness, soothes the liver, and benefits the kidneys, effective for infertility, acne, hair loss, seborrheic dermatitis, and melasma.
[Method] Directly puncture 1-1.5 inches. Can also be moxibustion.
