Chinese Name:
Huizong (English translation: Converging Channels)
Location:
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line
connecting SJ 4 and the tip of the elbow, 3 cun above the transverse crease of
the wrist between the ulna and radius.
Classification:
Xi-Cleft point of the San Jiao Meridian
Indications:
- Deafness
- Epilepsy
- Spasm and pain of the upper extemities
Functions:
Activates the meridian, removes obstructions,
benefits the ears.
Notes:
A
Xi-Cleft
point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is
deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If
there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens
have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute,
painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian
and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic
functions.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. |