Z2.2 Da Bai 大白 Big White (MTA)

Location

One cun distal to Ling Gu (Z2.1) or on the radial side of the mid-dle point of the 2nd metacarpal bone. In some MTA books, the acupoint is also located on the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

Manipulation

Insert perpendicularly towards Lao Gong - PC8 0.5-1.5 cun.

Category

Lung

Indications

The same as Ling Gu (Z2.1)

Commentary

Da Bai (Z2.2) and Ling Gu (Z2.1) are commonly used together. If the condition is mild, only one of them is strong enough.

These two acupoints are forbidden to be used for pregnant women.