LOCATION: On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cun above the transverse popliteal crease,
between m. vastus lateralis and m. biceps femoris.
IMAGE: The point is in the middle of the lateral thigh, in the "ditch" formed by the two muscles.
"Middle Ditch" may also be a reference to the whole Gall Bladder channel which runs down the
middle of the flanks of the body.
FUNCTIONS: Dispels Wind & Cold, Invigorates Collaterals & Sedates Pain, Relaxes Muscles &
Tendons,
INDICATIONS:
beriberi
paralysis of lower limb
sciatica
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.7 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
OTHER: skin problems, itching
