TE-5 – Waiguan (外關)
Outer Pass
Meridian: Triple Energizer Meridian
Location
On the forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease, on the ulnar side
Needling technique
Depth: 0.5-1 cun (10-20 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular
Indications
Lateral headache, migraine with nausea, ear disorders, tinnitus, hearing loss, neck pain, common cold
Contraindications
Avoid deep needling near the radial nerve. Caution in patients with bleeding disorders.