Jing River: Metal
LOCATION: 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between Sp 5 and St 41, in the
depression on the medial side of the tendon of m. tibialis anterior.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Middle Barrier," which refers to the tendency of the channel Qi to
slow down when it reaches this point of transition between the foot and the leg. Also translated as
"Spirit's Storage," a reference to the Liver's function of storing the Hun.
FUNCTIONS: Spreads the Liver Qi
Clears the Channels
Disperses Liver Heat & Fire, Dispels Damp, Transforms Damp Heat in Liver/Gall Bladder
INDICATIONS:
colic
diseases of the ankle and surrounding soft tissues
dripping urine
genital pain
hepatitis
jaundice with slight fever
low back pain
lower abdominal pain
nocturnal emissions
pain of hernia
pain of the knee or ankle
retention of urine
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Anger without cause
Dr. Liao: stores the Liver Qi and the Liver spirit (Hun soul.)
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: One of main points for hepatitis
Main point for urinary retention
leg circulation-- problems walking
"When the throat is inflamed, making it impossible to swallow and the patient spits all the time."
For difficulty swallowing
