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KMID : 1129720230400010013
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2023 Volume.40 No. 1 p.13 ~ p.17
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Discussion on the Relationship between Well Points in the Fingers and EX-UE11 Points
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Yoon Da-Eun
Ryu Yeon-Hee
Lee In-Seon
Chae Youn-Byoung
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Abstract
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Objectives : Our goals were to examine how the well points in the fingers came to be and how their placements have changed, as well as to determine how they relate to the EX-UE11 points.
Methods : We reviewed the classic textbooks to understand the origin and the changes of locations of the well points in the fingers. We also compared the location and indications between well points in the fingers and EX-UE11 points.
Results : At first, the tips of the fingers, which are now thought to be the locations of EX-UE11 points, were once described as containing well points. Currently, well points are positioned 0.1 F cun distal-medial (or lateral) to the medial (or lateral) corner of the nail. In addition to the locational commonality, we found similarities between the well points in the fingers and the EX-UE11 points in terms of their indications; for example, bloodletting at these places is frequently utilized to treat emergencies, including acute stroke and fever.
Conclusions : We suggest that it is highly likely that well points in the fingers and EX-UE11 points were initially the same acupuncture point and later classified into two different acupuncture points, given their identical locations and indications. If the clinical relevance between the change process of the well points’ locations in the fingers and the EX-UE11 is studied in the historical literature, it is anticipated that the significance and clinical application of well points can be expanded.
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KEYWORD
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bloodletting, EX-UE11 points, indications, location, well points
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