Feng Chi (GB 20)
TRANSLATION: | Wind Pool |
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TYPE: | Meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel with Yang Wei and Yang Qiao vessels, and the Triple Burner channel |
LOCATION: | In depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid & trapezius muscles, between GV 16 & GB 12, level with GV 16 |
NEEDLE INSERTION: | a) 60° inferior insertion along the channel, b) Direct towards the nose, c) Join with other GB 20 |
NEEDLE DEPTH: | a) 1.0-1.5 cun, b) 1.0-1.5 cun, c) 2.0-3.0 cun |