NAME
HEYANG
LOCATION
2 cun directly below UB-40 Weizhong, between the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle, on the line joining UB-40 Weizhong and UB-57 Chengshan.
Note: first locate UB-57 Chengshan, then locate UB-55 Heyang at one fourth the distance between UB-40 Weizhong and UB-57 Chengshan.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular Insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Activates the channel
Alleviates the pain
Stops uterine bleeding
Treats genital pain
INDICATIONS
Low back pain
Pain and paralysis of the lower extremities
Heaviness and muscular spasms in the knee and calf
Heat sensation of the inner thigh
Difficulty walking
Genital pain
Rheumatism
Pain in the loins and abdomen
Menorrhagia
Leukorrhea
Pain, Heat and heaviness of the knees
Uterine bleeding
Cold Shan disorder
COMBINATIONS
KI-8 Jiaoxin | ||
Uterine bleeding due to Deficient Qi |