Bafeng EX-LE-10
Chinese: 八风
Pinyin: Bā Fēng
Location
This is a group of 8 points, all located on the foot dorsum, slightly proximal to the margins of the interdigital webs.
Xingjian LIV-2, Neiting ST-44 and Xiabai GB-43 are part of the Bafeng EX-LE-10 points.
Xingjian LIV-2 is between the 1st and 2nd toes, on the dorsum of the foot, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.
Neiting ST-44 is between the 2nd and 3rd toes, while Xiaxi GB-43 is between the 4th and 5th toes.
How to locate
This is a group of 8 points, all located on the foot dorsum, slightly proximal to the margins of the interdigital webs, on the border of the red and white skin.
The Extra points Baxie EX-UE-9 are located in a comparable position, but on the hand dorsum.
Main actions
Clears Heat and reduce swelling
Needling
0.3–1 cun obliquely in a proximal direction or prick to bleed.
Commentary for Bafeng EX-LE-10
Bafeng EX-LE-10 is a group of 8 points. It has another name 'Bachong' (Eight Rushing) which implies the dynamic Qi sensation induced by needling these distal points of the foot.
They are mainly used to treat toe related disorders by clearing Heat and reducing swelling, just like Baxie EX-UE-9 are mainly for finger disorders.
Some classic books also claim that the points are useful for irregular menstruation and malaria.