EX Timmee EXTimmee Timmee extra Timmee Extra Timmee x-timmee
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EX TIMMEE EXTIMMEE
EX TIMMEE EXTIMMEE

EX Timmee - Timmee

Location

Level with LU 7 and proximal to LI 5 in a depression between the tendons that make up the anatomical snuffbox.

Actions

  • The "Extra" point is a popular point for use in smoking cessation treatments. It is located level with LU 7 and proximal to LI 5 in a depression between the tendons that make up the anatomical snuffbox.
  • This point can be used with needling and/or moxibustion for stop smoking treatments. It is often used in conjunction with other auricular and body points.
  • Some practitioners will only needle this point if it is sensitive ("ashi", or "ouch" point), others will use it regardless.
Relationships
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