ST-35 (Du Bi) Calf's Nose - Acupuncture point on the Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming

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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
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point ST-35 (Du Bi) Calf's Nose

Acupuncture Points on the Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming

Actions:

Dispels wind-damp and reduces swelling
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

Pain, numbness and motor impairment of the knee, beriberi.

Location (CAM):

When the knee is flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament.

Location (AMOA):

On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.0 inch. 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