EXT-33 - Two Whites

二白 - Èr bái

Point Region: Forearm

EXT

Extra Points

其他穴位 - Qítā Xuéwèi

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Palmar forearm, medial and lateral to the flexor carpi radialis tendon.

Extra points have no international location standard, and Chinese texts number and place some of them differently. This location follows common teaching.

How to Locate:

  1. Extend your arm with palm facing up
  2. Locate the prominent tendon running down the center of your forearm
  3. Find two points about 4 finger-widths below your wrist crease
  4. One point on each side of the central tendon - these are the Two Whites
(Illustration coming soon)

How to Apply Pressure

Once you have located EXT-33's two points either side of the central forearm tendon about four finger-widths below the wrist crease, apply gentle fingertip pressure without digging into the tendon. Rectal bleeding or severe anal pain needs medical evaluation — pressure here is not a substitute.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal itching
  • Bloody stools
  • Rectal pain
  • Anal fissures
  • Constipation

Related Health Concerns

Constipation

Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.

Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe rectal bleeding
  • Acute anal infection
  • Recent rectal surgery

Take care:

  • Consult healthcare provider for rectal bleeding
  • Not a substitute for medical evaluation of rectal symptoms