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.)

Gukong

English: Greater Gukong and Lesser Gukong
Also Known As:

Location

  • Greater Gukong: On the palmar surface of the fingers, at the midpoint of the interphalangeal crease of the thumb.
  • Lesser Gukong: On the palmar surface of the fingers, at the midpoint of the proximal interphalangeal crease of the little finger.

Needling

  • Needle proximally

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes (Lesser Gukong)
  • Nebula (Lesser Gukong)
  • Sore throat (Lesser Gukong)

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

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