The exact location of Hegu point is on the back of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone. This point has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving epidemics, calming and relieving pain, and energizing the meridians and collaterals.
Hegu acupoint is one of the commonly used acupoints of Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, which is located on the back of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone. It has the efficacy of clearing away heat and detoxifying the toxin, calming and relieving pain, and energizing the meridians and collaterals, and it is mainly used for the treatment of diseases of the five senses, such as headache, redness of the eyes and swelling and pain in the eyes and throat, sore throat, deafness, etc.; exogenous diseases, such as fever, malignant cold (cold fear), etc.; and gynecological and obstetrical disorders, such as amenorrhea, stagnant delivery.
In addition, Hegu acupoint can also be used to treat pain in the upper limbs, numbness of the fingers, etc.; abdominal pain, constipation and other intestinal disorders; itching, urticaria and other dermatological diseases.
However, it should be noted that pregnant women should not acupuncture this point. If there is a need for acupuncture Hegu point treatment, it should be operated by a professional physician, do not operate on your own, so as not to cause discomfort.
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