NAME
FUXI
LOCATION
On the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to UB-39 Weiyang, on the medial side of the tendon of the biceps femoris. Note: locate with the knee slightly flexed.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Relaxes the sinews
Alleviates pain
Clears Heat
Soothes contraction
INDICATIONS
Numbness of the buttock
Contraction of the sinews of the popliteal fossa
Contraction and pain of the outer thigh
Sudden turmoil disorder with cramps
Constipation
Small Intestine Heat
Knotting of the Large Intestine
Hot urination
Acute gastroenteritis
Cystitis
Paralysis along the lateral aspect of the lower extremities
Numbness of the gluteal and femoral regions
COMBINATIONS
KI-15 Zhongzhu | ||
Heat of the lower abdomen Hard stools |