Shixuan EX-UE11 : Location, Functions, Indication, Method

Nomenclature:

English Name/Meaning: Ten Diffusions
Chinese Name: 十宣
Chinese Pinyin: Shixuan

Location:

On the tips of the ten fingers, 0.1cun (finger inch) distal to the nails. Both hands altogether have ten points.

Function and Indications of shixuan:

• Shixuan revives consciousness, dispel wind, clear heat so is beneficial for coma, epilepsy, wind stroke, high fever, sore throat.
• Local disorders: Numbness of the fingers

Method :

Superficial insertion 0.1-0.2cun, or prick to cause bleeding.

Remarks:

Good point to revive consciousness and high fever.

Precaution:

Avoid moxibustion at this point.