NAME
FENGSHI
LOCATION
At the median line on the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the kneecap, or directly below the tip of the middle finger when the arm is extended at the side of the leg.
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease.
This point can be located at the tender point approximately 1 cun above the junction of the upper two-thirds and lower third of the line drawn between the greater trochanter and popliteal crease.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 1.5 to 2.5 cun, causing local distention and soreness possibly extending downward.
Perpendicular or slightly oblique insertion posteriorly 1 to 2 cun.
Oblique insertion, directed proximally or distally 1.5 to 2.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Eliminates Wind
Alleviates itching
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews
Strengthens the bones
Tonifies the waist and knees
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Paralysis of the lower limb
Pain in the lower back and leg
Neuritis of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh and a muscle branch of the femoral nerve
Atrophy disorder (Wei syndrome) and painful obstruction (Bi syndrome) of the lower limb
Leg Qi
Weakness and feebleness of the legs
Contraction and pain of the knees
Itching of the whole body
Herpes zoster
Lower limb neuralgia and paralysis
Rheumatism with a feeling of weakness in the knees
Beriberi
Swelling of both legs due to Dampness
Numbness and stiffness of the lower leg and foot
Motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities
Hemiplegia
Itching on one side of the body
Headache
Red and swollen eyes
Cold Bi
Sciatica
Heavy sensation of the legs with difficulty sitting
Urticaria
Weakness of the knees and thighs
Knee joint arthritis
Foot swelling
Leprosy
Shingles
General pruritis
Dull pain in the feet
COMBINATIONS
| ST-33 YinshiGB-34 Yanglingquan | ST-33 Yinshi | UB-40 WeizhongLIV-2 Xingjian |
| Arthritis of the knee Paralysis of the lower limb | Weak legs | Low back pain with difficulty in movement |
| GB-40 Qiuxu GB-34 Yanglingquan | LIV-3 Taichong ST-45 Lidui | GB-30 Huantiao LIV-2 Xingjian |
| Windstroke: needle the healthy side first, then the diseased side | Moxa for weakness of the legs | Lumbar pain that radiates down the leg |
| GB-30 Huantiao UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun ST-33 Yinshi UB-57 Chengshan UB-62 Shenmai | UB-60 Kunlun | SJ-6 Zhigou |
| Pain of the legs and lumbar region | Bi syndrome of the calf | Herpes zoster |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is an important point to treat disorders of Wind. It is essential for treating Wind-Damp Bi. It is recommended for Wind-Heat related itching. and hemiplegia following Windstroke. This is the main point for beriberi.