extra point.

bubble_chart Etymology

Zhong, middle finger; Kui, headed, prominent. The point is located at the protrusion of the first interphalangeal joint of the middle finger, hence the name Zhongkui (EX-UE4).

bubble_chart Location

On the back of the middle finger, at the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

bubble_chart Anatomy

There are dorsal digital arteries and nerves.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Moxibustion for 3 to 5 times.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Toothache, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, nosebleeds, esophageal spasm, loss of appetite, gastric distension, hiccup, vitiligo.

bubble_chart Combinations

• dysphagia: Zhongkui (EX-UE4) (moxibustion), Zhongwan (CV12), Zusanli (ST36), Neiguan (PC6), Geshu (BL17), Weishu (BL21), Juque (CV14), Daling (PC7), Zhigou (TE6) Shangwan (CV13).
• regurgitation: Zhongwan (CV12), Yaoshu (GV2), Zhongkui (EX-UE4), Zusanli ( ST36).