Extra Points Information

Acupuncture Points Database

Extra (Off Meridian) Points

The "extra" points are off meridian points that have been "discovered" over the years through clinical practice. Follow any of the points to find detailed information including the locations, relationships, clinical applications, precautions and more.

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EX Point of the Day

Sides of Spine at C5 (X-HUATUO-C5)x-huatuo-c5
  • C5 innervates the areas of the larynx and pharynx, area is used for cough, tonsilitis, asthma, neck pain, snoring (often with C3 huatuo), vocal issues (loss of voice, etc.).
  • Used extensively within the Tam Healing System and Tong Ren Therapy. The cervical huatuo points are not needled as often, but used with tuina and/or tonren therapy.

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