Protocol (6 points)
70%LI04 · BL01 · GB20 · LV02 · LV03 · XH05
SwellingPainFire LiverFire GallbladderFireDischarge Eye CongestionAttack External WindConjunctivitis Conjunctivitis PseudomembranousConjunctivitis Kerato EpidemicFire LiverFire GallbladderDischarge Eye CongestionAttack External WindConjunctivitis Conjunctivitis PseudomembranousConjunctivitis Kerato Epidemic
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LI04Junction Valley
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)
🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind
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