LOCATION: Lateral to U.B. 40, on the medial border of the tendon of m. biceps femoris
IMAGE: A reference to the point's function of regulating the Yang Qi of the channel. Also
translated as "Entrusting Yang" or "Bend Yang". This may be a reference to the sharp turn which
the Bladder channels makes at this point.
FUNCTIONS: Opens the water pathways
Benefits the Bladder
Aids Transformation and Transportation of Fluids
Clears Channels
Invigorates Collaterals
Promotes Urination & Transforms Damp Heat
Regulates San Jiao
Sedates Pain
INDICATIONS:
chyluria (white milky urine)
constipation
cystitis
fullness in the chest or abdomen
loss or retention of urine
low back pain
low back pain extending to the abdomen
nephritis
spasm of gastrocnemius muscle
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Has to do with waterways in the body-- systemic for urinary problems, edema
