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extra point(s)
zhou jian
acupuncture
definition
zhou jian = tip of the elbow
location: at the tip of the elbow, at the olecranon of the ulna, when the arm is flexed 90°
M-UE-46
indications: scrofula; furuncle; abscessed carbuncle; carbuncle in cecum; inflammation of cecum; appendicitis; general inflammation
technique: no needle according to Dr. So (So, 1984, p. 127 and Shanghai, p. 386), however, others suggest perpendicular insertion, 0.1 cun, or transverse insertion, 0.5 cun
moxa: 3-5 cones of direct moxa (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 408) or 7-15 cones of direct moxa (So, 1984, 127); pole 10-20 mins.
combinations:
(D) with GB-20 using contralateral moxibustion
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