LOCATION: 6 cun below U.B. 36, on the line joining U.B. 36 and U.B. 40
IMAGE: This point is a "door" to the "abundance" of muscles which comprise the back of the
thigh.
FUNCTIONS: Invigorates Collaterals, Relaxes Muscles & Tendons, Sedates Pain, Strengthens
Lumbar Spine
INDICATIONS:
distension on the lateral side of thigh
herniated disc
low back pain that inhibits flexion and extension
occipital headache
pain in lower back
paralysis
paralysis of lower limb
sciatica
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 1.0 - 2.0 cun
OTHER: Important sciatica point
Traditionally not recommended to moxa. CAM text says OK.
Maciocia: moxa for sciatica
