Index finger extended, other fingers folded; thumb pressing Dong Shi Mu Xue on the proximal segment

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Find Dong Shi Mu Xue (董氏木穴) on the index finger

董氏木穴 sits on the palm side of the index finger, on the first bone segment nearest the palm. A short home press when irritability builds.

In brief

董氏木穴 (Dong Shi Mu Xue) sits on the index finger (食指), on the first bone segment nearest the palm, toward the thumb-side (radial) edge of that segment. Find the midpoint of the proximal pad, about 0.3 cm off centre (掌面食指第一节正中央三分处). Press until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for one to two minutes when irritability or stress tension builds. Stop if pain sharpens.

  • Locate 董氏木穴 (Dong Shi Mu Xue) on the index finger

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Point guide

Find & press

  1. Find the spot

    Turn either palm up. On the index finger (next to the thumb), find the first bone segment nearest the palm. Mark the midpoint of that segment, then move about 0.3 cm toward the thumb-side edge on the palm face. Chinese cue: 掌面食指第一节正中央三分处.

  2. Press and circle 1–2 minutes

    Press with enough force until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for one to two minutes. Keep the pressure kind and steady.

  3. Stop cues

    Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal.

Try today Locate Dong Shi Mu Xue on either index finger and circle-press for one to two minutes.

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FAQs

Quick questions

Where is Dong Shi Mu Xue (董氏木穴)?

On the palm side of the index finger, on the first bone segment nearest the palm, about 0.3 cm from the middle of that segment (掌面食指第一节正中央三分处). Either hand works.

Which finger should I press?

The index finger (食指), next to the thumb, palm side only. Not the middle finger, and not the middle segment of the index finger.

What is Master Tung / 董氏 about this point?

董氏木穴 belongs to the Master Tung (董氏) distal point system. This Bite is a short self-press habit when irritability builds, not a full Tung map.

How long should I press, and should it hurt?

Press until you feel a dull soreness, then circular rub for one to two minutes. Sharp pain, shooting tingling, or numbness means ease off.

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