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Acupuncture Points

Lower Abdomen


Between the two vertical hamstrings, behind the knee, in the crease produced when the leg is bent. N.B.: do not use this acupoint if you have varicose veins.

Normally used in combination with acupoint 6. Acupoint 5 is a hand's-breadth above the end of the inner anklebone, behind the shinbone.

This acupoint is very effective in lower-body problems, especially in combination with acupoint 5. It is a hand's-breadth below the bottom of the kneecap, on the outer side of the calf, in the cavity between the shinbone and the leg muscle.

Measure two thumb-widths from the largest crease on the inside of the wrist. The point is between the tendons in the centre of the wrist.

On the big toe, on the side nearest to the second toe, just behind and slightly to the side of the nail.

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