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5. Hegu
 

  
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The hegu is on the meridian of the large intestine. Massaging this area stimulates the energy of the stomach, large intestine, and lung.

  

The hegu is located on the back of each hand where the bones of the thumb and index finger meet.

     
  

Use your thumb to massage this point as deeply as comfortable, making a small circle for about five minutes.
     
  Continue massaging down the side of the index-finger bone, toward the first knuckle.

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Adapted from the book Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Woman's Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer, by Dr. Nan Lu, O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac., with Ellen Schaplowsky. This site is for consumer educational use only. Never disregard, avoid, or delay in obtaining medical advice from your doctor or health provider because of something you have read on this site. Copyright © 2003-2008 Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

  

:: Introduction

:: Acupoint 1: Yongquan

:: Acupoint 2: Guanyuan

:: Acupoint 3: Zhongwan

:: Acupoint 4: Dabao

» Acupoint 5: Hegu

:: Acupoint 6: Taichong

:: Acupoint 7: Jianjing