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Acupuncture Point: ST-31 (Bi Guan) Thigh Joint

 
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Actions:
  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain
  • Dispels wind-damp
Indications:
  • Pain in the thigh, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities.
Location (CAM):
  • On the anterior side of the thigh and on the line connecting the anterosuperior iliac spine and the superolateral corner of the patella, on the level of the perineum when the thigh is flexed in the depression lateral to the sartorius muscle.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.
 

References

Acupuncture




A Manual of Acupuncture - Peter Deadman

One of the best Acupuncture resources written in the English language

The single point and body area illustrations alone make this book worth purchasing, not to mention the invaluable commentary and detailed research on points of the twelve primary meridians, the Conception and Governing vessels, as well as extra points.

This book is truly a treasure and definitive resource in the world of Acupuncture. No one wanting to become more serious about acupuncture should be without this book.

- T.Dehli

 
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