LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to 4th sacral foramen
IMAGE: "White Circle" is a reference to the anal sphincter. It also suggests the point's function of
helping to transform leukorrhea. "White Circle" may also be an ancient Taoist term for the part of
the body which stores the jing, i.e., the pelvic floor.
FUNCTIONS: Clears Dampness and Damp Heat in the Lower Jiao
Clears Lower Jiao
Regulates Liver Qi
Regulates the Menses
Tonifies Kidney
Warms Yang & Regulates Channels
INDICATIONS:
anal diseases
colic
debility of the leg & knee
endometritis
excessive uterine bleeding
loss of sperm
pain in the lumbosacral region
painful defecation or urination
sciatica
sequelae of infantile paralysis
vaginal discharge
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
OTHER: Main for vaginal discharge
PID
hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse. Also for urinary problems
CAM: seminal emission
infertility in men
Can be considered the back-shu point of the anus & buttocks
traditionally not recommended to moxa
