Jing River: Metal
LOCATION: In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the
tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.
IMAGE: The point sits in a depression on the "mound" or hill which is the top of the foot. The
depression may be suggestive of a mining site from which "metal" ore has been mined. It is also the
metal point of the channel, and has been associated with the musical note ("shang") which the
Chinese traditionally classified as metal. Mound of Commerce may refer to the quantity of Qi
which passes back & forth through this area. Also translated as "Metal Mound."
FUNCTIONS: Strengthens the Spleen & Stomach
Transforms Samp stagnation
Clears Damp Heat
Harmonizes Middle Burner
Invigorates Spleen
Relaxes Muscles & Tendons
Stimulates Channels
INDICATIONS:
abdominal distension associated with deficient
beriberi
breast pain (nm)
colic
constipation
diarrhea
diseases of the ankle and surrounding soft tissues
edema
enteritis
gastritis
hemorrhoids (Sp 1 used more)
indigestion
intestinal noises
jaundice (not a major point)
spleen
stomach-ache
NEEDLING: 0.2 - 0.3 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Joanna Zhao uses this point for "thinking too much” (especially
students!)
J.C. Darrus:
Lack of emotional control, likes to sleep, pessimism, melancholia, anxiety about the future,
excessive religiousness and scrupulousness, sighs a lot
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Sedation point-- otherwise , not used much, except:
connective tissue problems: people who sprain easily or dislocate easily; also joint problems like
arthritis
J.C. Darrus:
Painful articulations, bone pains, decalcification
