Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Erbai

English: Two Whites
Also Known As:

Location

  • On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 4 cun proximal to PC-7 Daling, on both sides of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis.
  • 4 cun proximal to the middle of the palmar aspect of the transverse crease of the wrist. One point is between the two tendons and the second is on the radial side of the tendons.
  • On the metacarpal aspect of the forearm, 4 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on both sides of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis, two points on each arm.

Needling

  • Perpendicular insertion, 0.5-1.5 cun.
  • Straight insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Actions

  • Treats prolapse of the rectum and hemorrhoids.

Indications

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Anal itching
  • Blood in the stool
  • Tenesmus
  • Neuralgia of the forearm

Combinations

UB-57
Chengshan
DU-1
Changqiang

DU-20
Baihui
UB-52
Zhishi

DU-1
Changqiang

Chronic hemorrhoids

Rectal prolapse

Hemorrhoids

Contraindications

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.