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Alternate names: 中魁 zhōng kuí, Central Eminence

Channel: LI, hand yáng brightness (yáng míng) large intestine channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the dorsoradial aspect of the wrist, proximal to the base of the thumb, in the anatomical snuffbox.

Classical location: In the depression between the two sinews on the upper face of the wrist. From The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸大成 zhēn jiǔ dà chéng)

Local anatomy: The cephalic vein, the radial artery and its dorsal carpal branch. The superficial ramus of the radial nerve.

Action: Dispels wind and drains fire; disperses yáng brightness (yáng míng) evil heat.

Modern indications: Headache; painful red swollen eyes; deafness; tinnitus; toothache; painful swollen throat; wrist pain.

Classical indications: Deafness; tinnitus; throat impediment (hóu bì); inability to lift the arm; heat in the palm; pain in the root of the tongue; heart vexation; protrusion of the tongue.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3‒0.5 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 3 cones; pole 5‒15 min.

Needle sensation: Localized twinge and distension.

Point groups: River (jīng) (fire) point.

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