Acupuncture Points on the The Extra Points
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Loss of consciousness, windstroke, summer heat stroke, febrile disease, swelling & pain of the throat, throat moth, acute childhood fright wind, clonic spasm, epilepsy, mania, vomiting, diarrhea, numbness or pain of fingers.
Where is Shi Xuan located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 577): On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 cun from the fingernail.
Prick to bleed. This may be followed by moxibustion.
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