NAME
ZHONGZHU
LOCATION
With the hand lying prone, this point can be found between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the hollow behind the metacarpophalangeal joints.
When the fist is clenched, the point is on the dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the fourth metacarpophalangeal joint.
With the palm facing downward, the point is located on the back of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
Note: this point may be located at the apex of the equilateral triangle formed by this point and the prominences of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the ring and little fingers.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, or slanted toward the wrist, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the fingertips or forearm, or an electric, numb sensation reaching the fingertips.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Shu -Stream (Transporting) point
Wood point
Mother point
Tonification point
ACTIONS
Facilitates the circulation of Qi
Benefits the ears
Clears Heat
Clears the head and eyes
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Expels Wind
Lifts the Mind
Rule disorders of the back and shoulders
INDICATIONS
Deaf-mutism
Tinnitus
Deafness
Headache
Pain in the shoulder, scapula and back
Intercostal neuralgia
Malarial disorders
Fever with sweating
Dizziness
Febrile disease without sweat
Vertigo with headache
Alternating raging and subsiding fevers
Pain in the middle of the back
Excess Heat in one part of the body and Cold in another
Earache
One-sided headache
Pain in the temples
Superficial visual obstruction
Numbness of the lower limbs
Pain of the spine at the level of the Heart
Mood swings
Depression
Acute sprain of the lower lumbar area
Pharynx and larynx swollen and painful
Arthritis of the fingers
Motor impairment of the fingers
White membrane covering the conjunctiva
Torticollis
Dizziness
Pain and weakness in the shoulder, back, elbow and arm
Inability to bend fingers
Blurred vision
Redness and pain of the eyes
Sore throat
Febrile diseases
Pain in the elbow and arm
Motor impairment of the fingers
Conjunctivitis
Otitis media
Blocked ears due to altitude change
Nasal congestion
Dry throat
Throat Bi
Itching of the body and face
Red face
Red face with absence of sweating
Febrile disease with headache
Chills and fever
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Chronic malaria
Mania
Frontal headaches
Upper arm neuralgia
Upper arm myositis
Neuralgia of the shoulder and scapula
One-sided acute lumbar sprain (needle on the same side)
Hypertension
COMBINATIONS
| SJ-21 Ermen SJ-17 Yifeng | SJ-2 Yemen | LI-1 ShangyangGB-40 Qiuxu |
| Tinnitus and deafness | Red and swollen arm | Chronic tidal fevers |
| KI-3 Taixi | GB-15 Toulinqi | SI-17 Tianrong SI-19 Tinggong GB-2 Tinghui |
| Swollen throat | Visual dizziness | Deafness and tinnitus |
| SI-19 Tinggong GB-2 TinghuiSJ-21ErmenDU-20BaihuiUB-8LuoqueLI-5YangxiSI-2QianguSI-3HouxiSI-4WanguSJ-2YemenLI-1ShangyangUB-23Shenshu | SJ-5 Waiguan SJ-22 Erheliao GB-2 Tinghui SI-19 Tinggong LI-4 Hegu LI-1 Shangyang PC-9 Zhongchong | SJ-1 Guanchong SJ-2 Yemen SI-16 Tianchuang LI-5 Yangxi |
| Tinnitus | Deafness | Ear pain, deafness and tinnitus |
| SJ-6 Zhigou ST-44 Neiting | KI-3 Taixi | LI-1 Shangyang GB-40 Qiuxu |
| Throat pain | Swelling of the throat | Chronic malaria |
| KI-19 Yindu HT-3 Shaohai LI-1 Shangyang LI-3 Sanjian | SP-3 Taibai | LI-11 Quchi LI-10 Shousanli SJ-5 Waiguan |
| Malaria with generalized fever | Difficulty defecating | Inability to bend the elbow and fingers |
| LI-11 Quchi SJ-1 Guanchong LI-10 ShousanliSI-5YangguLU-5Chize | SI-4 Wangu | DU-20 Baihui |
| Pain and sometimes Cold of the elbow | Contractions of the five fingers with inability to flex and extend | Depression from Liver Qi Stagnation |
| GB-43 Xiaxi | ||
| Shao Yang headache Migraine with Heat symptoms Migraine with tinnitus |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is an important point for ear problems. It is known as ******the warm joy****** point. This is an extremely effective point for depression. It affects the thyroid and the pancreas. It is used in emergencies for exhaustion. This is one of the best mental points on the body. This point has a powerful sedative effect. It is a good point for acute sprain of the lower lumbar area (needle on the same side). It is a major distal point for the arms, elbows, shoulders, neck and back. The effected area should be moved while the needle is being manipulated. It may be used in place of SJ-2 Yemen for laryngitis, pharyngitis, red eyes, tinnitus, and deafness. This point dispels Heat from the outer canthus of the eye, side of the head and throat..