The Extra Points, Lanweixue
lanweixue, "Appendix Point"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-LE-13   
Meridian
Meridian:
The Extra Points  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]  Browse
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
The tender spot about 2 cun below Zusanli (ST 36)
  • Deadman
Approximately 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST 36 on the right leg
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 1.0 - 1.2 cun
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1 - 1.5 cun