H 5 Tongli

Location :

On the ulnar side of the wrist, on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above Shenmen (H 7)

Indications :

Sudden hoarseness of voice, aphasia, stiffness of tongue, insomnia, palpitation, pain in wrist and arm. Palpitations, dizziness, blurring of vision, sore throat, sudden loss of voice, aphasia with stiffness of the tongue, stuttering, pain in the wrist and elbow.

Method of puncturing :

Calms the mind, tonifies Heart Qi, opens into the tongue, benefits the Bladder.

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Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.