Accurate Location of Sleep Point

The sleep point is located at the midpoint between the Hegu and Sanma points and has the effect of relieving insomnia. Specific location of the sleep point: the sleep point is located on the hand, between the Hegu point and the Sanma point. The Hegu point is located at the radial side of the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, at the intersection of the red and white flesh (the location of the junction between the palm of the hand and the back of the hand); the Sama point is located at the depression of the intersection of the red and white flesh at the back of the second metacarpal phalangeal joint. Sleep points are used to treat insomnia, or insomnia in Chinese medicine, which is characterized by decreased sleep, difficulty in falling asleep, difficulty in falling back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night, and heart palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic). Sleep points can be used to treat insomnia through acupuncture. In addition, other points such as Nei Nei Guan, Zhaohai, Shen Wei, and Bai Hui can relieve insomnia. If you want to use sleep points or treat insomnia, it is recommended to ask your doctor, have a doctor operate it, or have your doctor choose the appropriate treatment.