
2.3.4.1 Yaotongdian (EX- UE 7)
Location.. This acupoint is located on the dorsum of the hand, midway between the transverse wrist crease and metacarpophalangeal joint, between the second and third metacarpal bones, and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, four acupoints in all on both hands. (see Fig. 103)
Indications: Acute sprain of waist.
2.3.4.2 Baxie (EX- UE 9)
Location. This acupoint is located on the dorsum of the hand, at the junction of the white and red skin of the hands webs, eight in all, making a loose fist to locate the acupoints (see Fig. 104).
Indications: Fever with dysphoria, pain of eyes, swelling and pain of arms due to snake bite.
2.3.4.3 Sifeng (EX- UE 10)
Location: This acupoint is located on the palmar sur-face, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints. There are four acupoints on each hand (see Fig. 105).
Indications. Infantile malnutrition and whooping cough.
2.3.4.4 Shixuan (EX- UE 11)
Location. This acupoint is located on the tips of the ten fingers, about 0.1 curl distal to the nails (see Fig. 105).
Indications. Coma, epilepsy, high fever and sore throat.