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extra point(s)
hok deng
acupuncture

definition

hok deng = top of the crane
location: in the center of the vertical cleft in the middle of the patella, with leg bent at 90° angle (So, 1984, p. 149); Dr. So claims "he ding" location at superior border of patella is incorrect.
• XL-2
indications: weakness of the knee and leg
needle technique: no needle
moxa: 7 cones of direct moxa: one-half rice grain size, sending stimulus down to the foot
note: see also Shanghai text and other sources which call this point "he ding" and locate it superiorly


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