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POINT: M-LE-8

NAME: BAFENG

English: Eight Winds
Also Known As:

LOCATION:

  • On the dorsum of the foot, on the web between each toe, proximal to the margin of the web.
  • On the dorsum of the foot, in the depressions on the webs between the toes, proximal to the margins of the webs, at the junction of the red and white skin.
  • On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

NEEDLING:

  • Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.
  • Oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
  • In the web between each of the toes, four on each foot.
  • Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness and a numb sensation possibly extending to the tips of the toes.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS:

ACTIONS:

  • Clears Heat
  • Dissipates swelling
  • Relaxes the sinews
  • Expels Wind-Damp
  • Invigorates the Blood

INDICATIONS:

  • Malarial disorders
  • Peripheral neuritis
  • Snake bite
  • Headache
  • Toothache
  • Stomach ache
  • Lower leg swelling and lack of circulation
  • Gangrene of the lower leg and foot
  • Leg Qi
  • Redness, pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot
  • Foot and toe disorders
  • Arthritis of the leg and foot
  • Paralysis of the leg and foot
  • Numbness of the leg and foot
  • Muscular spasms of the leg and foot
  • Joint problems of the leg and foot
  • Beriberi
  • Toe pain
  • Swelling of the dorsum of the foot
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Chronic atrophy (Wei) syndrome of the feet

COMBINATIONS:

M-LE-24
Linghou
ST-36
Zusanli

   

Numbness of the lower limb or toes

   

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

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