LI4 – Hegu (合谷)
Meridian: Other Meridian
Location
On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones.
Needling technique
Depth: 0.5-1 cun
Direction: Perpendicular or oblique proximal
Indications
Hypertension, headache, stress, facial pain.
Contraindications
Pregnancy (caution).