LOCATION: Between the 4th & 5th metatarsal bones, on the medial side of the tendon of m.
extensor digiti minimi of the foot.
IMAGE: In older times, when people went barefoot, evil Qi was thought to enter easily through the
feet and toes, where the five toes touched evil Qi. Evil dampness could enter at the "fifth" toe to
"meet the earth."
FUNCTIONS: Dispels Damp & Reduces Inflammation, Drains Liver & Gall Bladder, Improves
Vision & Hearing, Transforms Liver & GallBladder Heat
INDICATIONS:
inflammation of the dorsum of the foot
low back pain
mastitis
tinnitis
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: traditionally not recommended to moxa
