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San Jiao 5 |
 Chinese Name:
Waiguan (English translation: Outer Pass)Location: On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting SJ 4 and the tip of the elbow, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the San Jiao Meridian Indications:
Functions: Dispels Wind-Heat, releases the exterior, benefits the ears, activates the meridian, alleviates pain. Notes: SJ 5 is a very important point to use for releasing exterior Wind-Heat. Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. |
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