Knowledge baseAcupuncture points
M-UE-16
Zhongkui
Middle Eminence
Also known asBack of the Middle Finger
- Channel
- Extra points
Location
- 01At the bony prominence on the dorsal side of the middle finger's proximal phalangeal joint.
- 02On the middle finger's dorsal crease, centered over the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Needling
- 01Apply moxibustion.
- 02Apply 3 to 7 moxa cones, or use mild moxibustion for 5 to 15 minutes.
- 03Needle perpendicularly, 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Actions
Regulates Qi to support Stomach function
Indications
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hiccup
- Toothache
- Esophageal spasm
- Epistaxis
- Vitilago
- Morning sickness
Notes
- It is particularly indicated for use during pregnancy.
- Locally, it acts upon the nose.