LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to S-4
IMAGE: Aka "Order's Frontier", "Lowermost Edge". The name refers to the location of this point,
at the end of the straight line of outer U.B. points. "Bian" or "Edge" here may be a reference to
U.B. 54 treating sciatic pain on the lateral "edge" of the legs.
FUNCTIONS: Strengthens Lumbar Spine & Knees, Clears Channels and Collaterals, Dispels
Damp
& Heat
INDICATIONS:
difficult defecation
diseases of reproductive organs & anus
genital pain
hemorrhoids
pain in lumbosacral region
painful urination
paralysis of lower limbs
sciatica
strained muscles of the buttocks
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 1.5 - 2.0 cun
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Very good local point for pain-- low back pain, sciatica.
Tend to use inside points more
impotence
cold sperm
fallopian tube blockage
hemorrhoids
