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.)

Qiduan

English: Qi's Extremity
Also Known As:

Location

  • At the tip of each toe.

Needling

  • Prick to bleed.
  • Straight insertion, 0.1 to 0.2 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Apoplectic coma
  • Beriberi
  • Paralysis of the toes
  • Red, swollen dorsum of the foot
  • Syncope
  • Edema of the feet
  • Acute abdominal pain

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

Mentioned in 3 other entries

Conditions (3)

ParalysisPost-Stroke Paralysis, Post-Stroke HemiplegiaTraumatic paraplegia

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