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LI4 · Hegu
合谷 — Joining Valley · TCM channels
Meridian: Large Intestine
Location: Classical educational location hint: entre 1º y 2º metacarpiano, más cerca del 2º
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Traditional functions
Traditionally associated with the Large Intestine channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: cara, cabeza, dolor. Not medical advice.
Traditional indications (educational)
Traditional educational themes: cara, cabeza, dolor. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
Techniques
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Educational reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Not a diagnosis or medical treatment.
Keep exploring
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