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San Jiao 3 |
 Chinese Name:
Zhongzhu (English translation: Central Islet)Location: On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. Classification: Shu-Stream point of the San Jiao Meridian Indications:
Functions: Clears Heat, dispels Wind, benefits the ears, eyes and head, activates the meridian, alleviates pain. Notes: Shu-Stream points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. |
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