The Extra Points, Bafeng
bafeng, "Eight Winds"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-LE-8   
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 dorsum of the foot, in the depression on the webs, between the toes proximal to the margins of the webs, eight points in all.
  • Deadman
On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.
How To Find It
These eight points include Xingjian LV 2, Neiting ST 44 and Xiaxi GB 43
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 obliquely .5-.8 cun
  • Deadman
Oblique insertion directed proximally .5-1 cun