NAME

BAICHONGWO

LOCATION

3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle.
Note: this point lies 1 cun proximal to SP-10 Xuehai.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion 2 to 3 cun.
Puncture Perpendicularly 1 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Clears Heat form the Blood
Eliminates Wind
Drains Dampness

INDICATIONS

Sores of the lower region
Wind rash
Eczema
Gastrointestinal parasitic diseases
Itching of the skin
Urticaria
Rubella

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is an important point for skin diseases and has a special function to alleviate itching.

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