NAME
CHENGJIN
LOCATION
On the lower leg, 5 cun below UB-40 Weizhong and
midway between UB-55 Heyang and UB-57 Chengshan, in
the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle.
In the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle,
midway between UB-55 Heyang and
UB-57 Chengshan,
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion, 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Relaxes the sinews
Activates the channel
Alleviates pai
Benefits the foot and heel
INDICATIONS
Contraction and pain of the lumbar spine
Bi syndrome of the lower leg
Shivering with inability to stand for long
Heat sensation in the soles with inability to stand for
long
Pain and contraction of the foot and heel
Swelling of the axilla
Clonic spasm
Urticaria
Headache
Paralysis of the lower limb
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Incontinence of urine
Incontinence of feces
Epistaxis
Rhinitis
Heat in the head
Dizziness and headache
Sudden turmoil disorder with cramps
Low back pain
COMBINATIONS
| UB-36 Chengfu UB-40 Weizhong SI-5 Yanggu | UB-57 Chengshan KI-4 Dazhong UB-33 Zhongliao REN-4 Guanyuan LIV-3 Taichong KI-3 Taixi REN-12 Zhongwan | UB-32 Ciliao UB-53 Baohuang |
| Hemorrhoids Swelling of the axilla | Difficulty defecating | Pain of the lumbar region Aversion to Cold |
| UB-65 Shugu UB-58 Feiyang | UB-57 Chengshan UB-64 Jinggu SP-5 Shangqiu | GB-33 Xiyangguan GB-30 Huantiao |
| Lumbar pain as if broken | Contraction of the legs | Numbness of the lower leg |
| UB-57 Chengshan UB-60 Kunlun Ahshi Points | ||
| Heel pain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
According to classical texts needling this point is contraindicated.
NOTES
This point can treat disorders of the whole Urinary Bladder channel, from head to foot.