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extra point(s)
da bai
acupuncture

definition

da bai = great white
location: Approximately 0.5 cun proximal to LI-3 (Sanjian), on the Yang Ming channel.
actions: strong Qi regulating effect; invigorate flow of Qi and Xue (Blood)
indications: children with high fever (bleed); children with asthma (bleed); sacroiliac pain, L4-5-type sciatica, esp. sciatica on lateral aspect of leg.
needle technique: perpendicular insertion, 0.3 - 0.7 cun; usually contralaterally to pain (unless noted); bleed if engorged and stagnant with Lung Heat or Shi (Excess) conditions
therapeutic note: Dr. Lee and Dr. Tan, based upon the teaching of Master Tong, specifically emphasize that this point is not to be used in combination with local points in the lumbosacral area as such will diminish, and may even neutralize, the therapeutic effects of the distal point treatment. Multiple treatments weekly, especially during the initial phase, will ensure best clinical results.
combinations:
ª with ling ku, and possibly zhong bai, all contralaterally to pain, for sciatica on lateral aspect of leg, sacroiliac pain, L4-5-type sciatica, and lumbosacral pain. (Lee, M.; Tan, R.)

 

footnotes

Lee, Miriam. 1992. Master Tong's Acupuncture: An Ancient Alternative Style in Modern Clinical Practice. Boulder, CO: Blue Poppy Press.

Tan, Richard Teh-Fu, and Rush, Stephen. 1991. Twelve and Twelve in Acupuncture: Advanced Techniques and Principles. San Diego, CA.