GB-31 (Feng Shi) Wind Market - Acupuncture point on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
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Acu Point GB-31 (Feng Shi) Wind Market

Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

Actions:

Eliminates wind
Alleviates itching
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

Pain and soreness in the thigh and lumbar region, paralysis of the lower limbs, beriberi, general pruritus.

Location (CAM):

On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse popliteal crease. When the patient is standing erect with the hands close to the sides, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches.

Location (AMOA):

On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM