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  • Master Tung's Acupuncture
    T 55.01
    Huobao
    Huǒ Bāo (火包穴)
    Fire Bag
  • Master Tung's Acupuncture
    T 55.01
    Huobao
    Huǒ Bāo (火包穴)
    Fire Bag

Huobao (T 55.01)

Location

This point overlaps with the extra point Duyin, which is on the plantar aspect of the 2nd toe, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the DIP joint. There are discrepancies on the exact location of this point among different sources, therefore palpate for the ah shi point near the location described above for best results.

Indications
Primary: 
  • Angina, heart attack
  • Retention of placenta, difficult labor
Secondary: 
  • Hepatic disorders
  • Red or white vaginal discharge, irregular menstruation
  • Hernia
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Contraindicated to use moxa
Application
Master Tung's Reaction Areas: 
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Techniques
  • Needle 0.1 - 0.3 cun to touch the bone.
  • This point can be bled, especially for angina.