NAME
CHENGFU
LOCATION
Just below the buttock, on the line directly superior to UB-40 Weizhong, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, in a depression between the hamstring muscles.
On the posterior aspect of the thigh, at the midpoint of the transverse crease below the buttock.
On the posterior side of the thigh, at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease.
Located at the midpoint of the transverse gluteal fold.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Straight insertion, 2 to 3 cun, causing local distention and soreness or an electric numb sensation extending down the leg.
Puncture perpendicularly 1 to 1.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews
Alleviates pain
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Treats hemorrhoids
INDICATIONS
Lumbar pain
Pain of the sacrum and coccyx
Pain of the buttock
Sciatica
Bi and Wei syndromes of the lower limb
Chronic hemorrhoids
Bleeding hemorrhoids
Retention of urine
Constipation
Numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities
Difficult defecation
Difficult urination
Genital pain
Seminal emission
Cold in the uterus
Swelling of the axilla
Low back pain
Paralysis of the lower extremity
Swelling of the coccyx
Anal, coccygeal, gluteal, lower back or genital pain and inflammation
COMBINATIONS
| SP-7 Longu REN-3 Zhongji LIV-5 Ligou UB-67 Zhiyin | UB-56 Chengjin UB-40 Weizhong SI-5 Yanggu | UB-32 Ciliao UB-54 Zhibian UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun |
| Difficult urination Seminal emission | Hemorrhoids Swelling of the axilla | Sciatica |
| UB-26 Guanyuanshu N-BW-17 Zuogu UB-40 Weizhong | ||
| Pain in the lower back and leg |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a much used point for sciatica.