極泉
Jiquan
Jiquan location
Jiquan(HT1, 极泉) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Heart Meridian of Hand.
Location
The depression in the center of the axilla, on the medial aspect of the axillary artery.
Indication
- ①Precordial pain, palpitations;
- ②intercostal neuralgia, hand paralysis;
- ③scrofula;
- ④axillary odor;
- ⑤upper extremity acupuncture anesthesia point.
Method
Perpendicular insertion 0.3~0.5 cun. Avoid the axillary artery.