He Gu 合谷 (LI 4)
| TRANSLATION: | Adjoining Valleys |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | Yuan-source, Command Point (face and mouth), Heavenly Star |
| LOCATION: | On dorsum of hand, between 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones-approx. In middle of 2nd metacarpal bone on radial side |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | a. 90° Insertion, b. 45 ° directed proximally, *Contraindicated in pregnancy |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | a. 0.5-1.0 cun, b. 1.0-1.5 cun |