Baxie Location
- Baxie points are located on the dorsum of the hand, between the knuckles and proximal to the web margins.
- There are eight points in all, four on either hand.
Baxie Needling
- To needle Baxie points, use a perpendicular insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.
- Usually a depth of 0.25 cun is adequate.
Baxie TCM Theory
The main TCM actions of the Baxie points are:
- To expel Wind, Cold and Damp in cases of Bi Syndrome affecting the hands.
- As local points to move the channels in the hands and fingers in cases of pain and stiffness in the hands and fingers.
