ERBAI M-UE-29

ERBAI M-UE-29 TWO WHITES

Location: On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 4 cun proximal to Daling P-7, either side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis.

There are two points, one is located on the ulnar side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis, and between this tendon and the tendon of palmaris longus if this is present, while the other is found on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis. Split the distance between the cubital crease and Daling P-7 into thirds and find this point at the junction of the proximal two thirds and the distal third.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun or oblique proximal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

Actions: Treats prolapse of the rectum and hemorrhoids.

Signs and symptoms: Hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, itching of the anus, blood in the stool, tenesmus.

Reference: A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker