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Middle Islet

On the back of the hand, just proximal to the fourth and fifth knuckles. This educational point record includes traditional functions, indications, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Point code
TE-3
Body region
upper-limb
Classifications
Five Shu, Shu-Stream
Traditional functions
Clears Heat from the head; Regulates the Lesser Yang; Benefits the ears; Subdues Liver-Yang and frees the channel

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