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Alternate names: 掖门 yè mén, Armpit Gate

Channel: TB, Hand Lesser Yáng (shào yáng) Triple Burner Channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the dorsal aspect of the hand, proximal to the margin of the web between the fourth and fifth fingers, level with the metacarpophalangeal (mcp) articulation of the fourth finger.

Classic location: In the depression between the little finger and the one next to it. (Zhēn Jiǔ Jiǎ Yǐ Jīng)

Local anatomy: The dorsal digital artery of the ulnar artery. The dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve.

Action: Courses the channels and quickens the network vessels; reduces swelling and relieves pain; clears and drains evil heat in the triple burner.

Modern indications: Headache; red eyes; deafness; painful swollen throat; malarial disease; pain in the arm and hand.

Classic indications: Fright palpitation and raving; red facial complexion and tearing; aching among the upper teeth; shortness of breath; wind-heat and wind-cold; ear pain; tinnitus; pain in the dorsum of the hand; dry eyes.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.2‒0.5 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 3 cones; pole 5‒10 min.

Point groups: Spring (yíng) (water) point.

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