The Extra Points, Shixuan
shixuan, "Ten Diffusions"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-UE-1   
Meridian
Meridian:
The Extra Points  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]  Browse
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the tips of the ten fingers, about .1 cun distal to the nails.
  • Deadman
On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately .1 cun from the fingernail.
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture .1-.2 cun superficially or prick to cause bleeding
  • Deadman
Prick to bleed