BAFENG

NAME

BAFENG

LOCATION

On the dorsum of the foot, on the web between each toe, proximal to the margin of the web.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depressions on the webs between the toes, proximal to the margins of the webs, at the junction of the red and white skin.
On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

NEEDLING

Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
In the web between each of the toes, four on each foot.
Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness and a numb sensation possibly extending to the tips of the toes.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Clears Heat
Dissipates swelling
Relaxes the sinews
Expels Wind-Damp
Invigorates the Blood

INDICATIONS

Malarial disorders
Peripheral neuritis
Snake bite
Headache
Toothache
Stomach ache
Lower leg swelling and lack of circulation
Gangrene of the lower leg and foot
Leg Qi
Redness, pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot
Foot and toe disorders
Arthritis of the leg and foot
Paralysis of the leg and foot
Numbness of the leg and foot
Muscular spasms of the leg and foot
Joint problems of the leg and foot
Beriberi
Toe pain
Swelling of the dorsum of the foot
Irregular menstruation
Chronic atrophy (Wei) syndrome of the feet

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

These eight points include LIV-2 Xingjian, ST-44 Neiting and GB-43 Xiaxi.