Yangchi
Yangchi
Yangchi(TE4,阳池) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand. It is the Yuan-Souce Point of the Sanjiao.
Meaning
Yang, Yang of Yin-Yang; chi, pool. The point is in the depression on the back of the wrist; the Qi of meridian flows like water into a pool.
Location
On the transverse dorsal crease of the wrist, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m.extensor digitorum communis.
Indication
- diabetes
- malaria
- pain in the wrist
- deafness
Method
Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun.