55.01 Huo Bao

Chinese Name

Huǒ Bāo [火包穴]

English Name

Fire Bag

Location

The point is located on the palmar aspect of the second toe, at the center of the distal crease.

Needling

Bloodletting
Perpendicularly, 0.3–0.5 cun.
Caution: This point is contraindicated for needling or moxibustion during pregnancy.

Reaction area

Liver, heart.

Indications

Liver diseases.
Difficult childbirth, retained placenta.
Induction of abortion.
Angina pectoris.
White and red vaginal discharges.
Labor induction, postpartum hemorrhage.
Irregular menstruation.
Uterine cancer, ovarian cancer.
Endometritis.
Oophoritis.
Irritable bowel syndrome.

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