LOCATION: In the depression of the midpoint between the ASIS and the great trochanter.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Pelvis Seam.," a reference to this point's location near the hip joint.
FUNCTIONS: Benefits Hips, Clears Heat, Relaxes Muscles & Tendons, Strengthens Low Back
& Invigorates Kidney, Stimulates Channels, Transforms Damp,
INDICATIONS:
cystitis
diarrhea
diseases of the hip joint & surrounding soft tissues (major point)
endometritis
low back pain & associated pain in lower abdomen
lower abdominal pain
orchitis
pain in the lower back & leg
paralysis or atrophy of leg
stomach ache (not main)
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Mostly used for hip pains, leg problems
traditionally not recommended to moxa.
J.C. Darrus:
testicular pathology
