Bafeng

1. 01On the top of the foot, in the webbing between each toe, just proximal to the web's edge.
2. 02On the foot's dorsum, in the hollows of the toe webs, proximal to the web margins, at the border where the red and white skin meet.
3. 03On the top of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the web's edge.

1. 01Needle obliquely, 0.5–0.8 cun.
2. 02Moxibustion may also be used.
3. 03Insert obliquely, pointing proximally, 0.5–1 cun.
4. 04Located in each toe web, four points per foot.
5. 05Angled insertion, 0.5–1.5 cun; produces local distention and soreness, with numbness that may radiate to the toe tips.

• ·Expels Wind-Dampness
• ·Relaxes the sinews
• ·Invigorates the Blood
• ·Clears Heat
• ·Reduces swelling

• ·Malaria-type disorders
• ·Peripheral neuritis
• ·Snakebite
• ·Headache
• ·Toothache
• ·Stomach pain
• ·Swelling and poor circulation of the lower leg
• ·Gangrene of the lower leg and foot
• ·Leg Qi
• ·Redness, pain, and swelling on the top of the foot
• ·Foot and toe disorders
• ·Arthritis affecting the leg and foot
• ·Paralysis of the leg and foot
• ·Numbness of the leg and foot
• ·Muscle spasms of the leg and foot
• ·Joint problems in the leg and foot
• ·Beriberi
• ·Toe pain
• ·Swelling on the dorsum of the foot
• ·Irregular menstruation
• ·Chronic Wei (atrophy) syndrome of the feet

Among these eight points are LIV-2 Xingjian, ST-44 Neiting, and GB-43 Xiaxi.