Common acupoints for hand therapy (Part 4)

37. Neiguan (PC6)
   Location: With hand supine, it is 6.7 cm proximal to carpal crease and between tendons of long palmar muscle and radial flexor muscle of wrist.
   Function: To tranquilize the mind, control pain, disperse liver qi, and regulate spleen and stomach.
   Indications: Palpitations and heart pain, chest pain, Stomachache, vomiting, hiccups, Insomnia, Epilepsy, madness, stroke with hemiplegia, Asthma, and elbow and arm pain.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.6-3.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

    38. Daling (PC7)
    Location: With hand supine, it is on the carpal crease and between tendons of long palmar muscle and radial flexor muscle of wrist.
   Function: To tranquilize the mind, expand chest, and regulate stomach.
   Indications: Heart pain and palpitations, vomiting, Stomachache, pain in chest and flanks, Epilepsy, madness, and wrist pain.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   39. Laogong (PC8)
   Location: With fingers flexed and hand clenched, it is where the palm is touched by the tip of the middle finger.
   Function: To clear heart heat, tranquilize the mind, reduce swelling, and stop itching.
   Indications: Stroke with coma, heat stroke, heart pain, Epilepsy, madness, aphtha, and a foul smell in the mouth.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   40. Zhongehong (PC 9, on hand Jueyin pericardium meridian)
   Location: At the tip of middle finger.
   Function: To open sense organ orifices, restore consciousness, and clear heart heat.
   Indications: Stroke with coma, stiff tongue, aphasia, convulsions in children, febrile diseases, and heat stroke.
   Acupuncture: Superficial puncture of needle for 0.3 cm or bleeding therapy with three-edged needle.

   41. Guanchong (TE 1)
   Location: On the ulnar side of ring finger and 0.3 cm from the corner of nail.
   Function: To clear heat, treat exterior syndrome, clear heart heat, and improve hearing.
   Indications: Headache, red eyes, ear diseases, stiff tongue, and febrile diseases.
   Acupuncture: Superficial insertion of needle for 0.3 cm or bleeding therapy with three-edged needle; and moxibustion is permissible.

   42. Yemen (TE 2)
   Location: In the depression between and distal to the fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints.
   Function: To clear heart heat, improve hearing, and regulate organ functions.
   Indications: Headache, red eyes, ear diseases, and hand and arm pain.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   43. Zhongzhu (TE3)
   Location: Proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, 3.3 cm proximal to Yemen (TE 2) acupoint.
   Function: To clear heat, remove stagnation in throat, and improve vision and hearing.
   Indications: Headache, Vertigo, redness, swelling and pain in eyes, ear diseases, febrile diseases, and pain in shoulder, back, elbow and fingers.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.6 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   44. Yangchi (TE4)
   Location: With hand prone, it is on the dorsal crease of wrist and in the depression on the ulnar side of tendon of common extensor muscle of fingers.
   Function: To remove stagnation in throat, improve hearing, and regulate organ functions.
   Indications: Ear diseases, Diabetes, Sore Throat, and pain in shoulder, arm and wrist.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   45. Waiguan (TE5)
   Location: Between radius and ulna bones and 6.7 cm proximal to Yangchi (TE 4) acupoint.
   Function: To treat exterior syndrome, clear heat, and improve hearing and vision.
   Indications: Febrile diseases, cheek pains, ear diseases, red eyes, and pain in flanks, shoulder, back, elbow, arm, hand and fingers.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.6-3.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   46. Zhigou (TE6)
   Location: Between radius and ulna bones and 10 cm proximal to Yangchi (SI 4) acupoint.
   Function: To clear heat, improve hearing, suppress adverse ascent of qi, and moisten intestines.
   Indications: Ear diseases, Constipation, pain in flanks, shoulder and back, and febrile diseases.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 3.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   47. Huizong (TE7)
   Location: On the radial border of ulna bone, beside Zhigou (TE6) acupoint and 10 cm proximal to Yangchi (TE4).
   Function: To improve hearing and control convulsions.
   Indications: Deafness and pain in upper limb.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1.6-3.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.

   48. Sanyangluo (TE8)
   Location: Between radius and ulna bones and 13.3 cm proximal to Yangchi (TE 4) acupoint.
   Function: To improve hearing and remove stagnation in throat.
    Indications: Sudden aphonia, deafness, toothache, and hand and arm pain.
   Acupuncture: Vertical insertion of needle for 1 .6-3.3 cm; and moxibustion is permissible.