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TE18

Synonyms:
  1. 瘈脉
  2. Chimai
  3. 瘈脈

Chimai
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Chimai(TE18,瘈脉) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand.

Location

Just between Jiaosun(TE20) and Yifeng(TE17), at the junction of the middle 1/3 and the lower l/3 of the curve line along the helix.

Indication

  • ①Headache;
  • ②tinnitus, deafness;
  • ③infantile convulsion.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding. Moxibustion is applicable.