Hégǔ (LI4)
HégǔLI4🧭 Meridian: 手阳明大肠经
📍 Location
Located on the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone
🏥 Indications
Headache, toothache, redness and swelling of the eyes, epistaxis, deafness, facial swelling, deviation of the mouth and eyes, fever with aversion to cold, absence of sweating, excessive sweating, amenorrhea, prolonged labor
🖐️ Stimulation method
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun; moxibustion may be applied
⚠️ Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnant women; strong stimulation is not advisable for those with a weak constitution