Monday, November 14, 2016

St 31 "Hip's Hinge" Biguan


LOCATION: At the crossing point of the line dawn directly down from the anterior superior iliac
spine and the line level with the lower border of the symphisis pubis, in the depression on the lateral
side of m. sartorius, when the thigh is flexed.
IMAGE: Refers to the point's proximity to the hip
FUNCTIONS: To get the legs moving
Benefits the Hips
Cleans Heat
Clears Channels & Invigorates Collaterals
Dispels Cold
Dispels Wind & Damp
Invigorates Qi & Blood
Strengthens the Legs
Warms the channels
INDICATIONS:
arthritis of the knee
atrophy or blockage of muscles of thigh and buttock
inhibited movement of the leg muscles due to
low back pain
low back pain and Cold in the knees
lymphadenitis of the inguinal lymph glands
numbness of the leg
paralysis of lower limb
sinew tension
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 1.0 - 1.5 cun. Strong sensation down the leg recommended for wei
syndrome
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:
Main point for leg paralysis (wei syndrome)