Bafeng

English:	Eight Winds
Also Known As:

Location

• On the dorsum of the foot, on the web between each toe, proximal to the margin of the web.
• On the dorsum of the foot, in the depressions on the webs between the toes, proximal to the margins of the webs, at the junction of the red and white skin.
• On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

Needling

• Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.
• Oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
• In the web between each of the toes, four on each foot.
• Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness and a numb sensation possibly extending to the tips of the toes.

Command Functions

Actions

• Clears Heat
• Dissipates swelling
• Relaxes the sinews
• Expels Wind-Damp
• Invigorates the Blood

Indications

Malarial disorders Peripheral neuritis Snake bite Headache Toothache Stomach ache Lower leg swelling and lack of circulation Gangrene of the lower leg and foot Leg Qi Redness, pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot

Foot and toe disorders Arthritis of the leg and foot Paralysis of the leg and foot Numbness of the leg and foot Muscular spasms of the leg and foot Joint problems of the leg and foot Beriberi Toe pain Swelling of the dorsum of the foot Irregular menstruation Chronic atrophy (Wei) syndrome of the feet

Combinations

M-LE-24 Linghou ST-36 Zusanli

Numbness of the lower limb or toes

Contraindications

Notes

• These eight points include LIV-2 Xingjian, ST-44 Neiting and GB-43 Xiaxi.