LOCATION: Directly below the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle, on the line joining U.B. 40
and tendo calcaneous, about 8 cun below U.B. 40.
IMAGE: This point is at the base of the "mountain", the gastrocnemius.
FUNCTIONS: Relaxes the muscle channels
Regulates the Qi in the Yang organs
Benefits hemorrhoids
Benefits Anus & Large Intestine, Benefits Back and Lower Leg, Clears Heat and Dampness,
Invigorates Collaterals, Opens the Intestines, Invigorates and Cools the Blood, Relaxes Tendons,
Removes Stagnation
INDICATIONS:
hemorrhoids
leg Qi
pain of lower back & leg
pain of lumbar spine
paralysis of lower limb
prolapsed anus
sciatica
sore throat
spasm of the gastrocnemius muscle
twisted calf muscles
vomiting & diarrhea
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.8 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Good physical trauma point: use for whiplash, car accidents, athletic strains & sprains
One of main hemorrhoid points. Also for prolapses, constipation
For older people with late night muscle cramps
occasionally for skin problems
stimulates appetite
eczema of feet
Charley horse
constipation
J.C. Darrus:
anorexia, bad digestion, diarrhea and muscle spasms, atonic anal sphincter
myalgias, muscular contractures
