NAME
HUANTIAO
LOCATION
Located one-third of the distance between the greater trochanter of the femur and the sacral hiatus.
Located at the junction of the lateral one-third and medial two-thirds of the distance the prominence of the greater trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (DU-2 Yaoshu).
Note: when locating the point, put the patient in the lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 1.5 to 2.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion, for sciatica, pointed toward the genitals 2.5 to 3 cun causing local distention and soreness or an electric numb sensation extending down the leg.
Straight insertion, or probe by inserting the needle on both sides of the point, 2 to 3 cun, for diseases of the hip joint or surrounding soft tissue. Sensation: distention and soreness, possibly extending to the hip joint.
Perpendicular insertion directed toward the genitals 2 to 3.5 cun.
Note: a radiating or electric sensation may travel to the foot.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Bladder channel
Ma Dan-Yang Heavenly Star point
ACTIONS
Benefits the lower back and leg
Clears the channels
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Dispels Wind-Damp
Tonifies the back waist and knee
tonifies Qi and Blood
Resolves Damp-Heat
INDICATIONS
Neurasthenia
Urticaria
Eczema
Hemiplegia
Edema
Lower extremity atrophy (Wei) syndrome
Bi syndrome of the hip and lower extremities
Hip joint inflammation and pain
Numbness and paralysis of the lower extremity
Pain or sprain of the hip and leg
Wind-cold-Damp Bi
Inability to flex and extend the knee
Sighing with pain when turning over
Loss of consciousness
Cold counterflow of the limbs
Paresis
Lumbago
Rheumatism due to Dampness
Edema of the leg due to Dampness
Redness over the whole body due to Wind
Aversion to Wind
Itchy anus
Itchy groin
Pain and motor impairment of the hip and lower extremities
Difficulty twisting the trunk
Difficulty straightening the leg
Lower back and groin pain
Sciatica
Leg Qi
Pain of the lumbar region and thigh
Wind rash
Pain in the buttock
Contraction and pain of the thigh and knee
Pain of the lumbar and lateral costal regions
Pain of the lumbar region and leg
Collapse of Yang
Aversion to Cold
Purple lips
Stiff knee
Wind-Damp rheumatism with insensitivity
Knee and shin pain
Beriberi
Red inflammation of the skin of the legs
Pain in the sides and Kidneys
Vaginal discharge
Urethritis
COMBINATIONS
| GB-34 Yanglingquan GB-39 Xuanzhong | GB-39 Xuanzhong | UB-67 Zhiyin |
| Paralysis of the lower limb | Leg pain Drop foot | Pain in the chest that changes location with corresponding acute pain in the waist and legs |
| GB-34 Yanglingquan LI-11 Quchi | GB-34 Yanglingquan | UB-65 Shugu KI-8 Jiaoxin SP-6 Sanyinjiao KI-10 Yingu or GB-34 Yanglingquan GB-40 Qiuxu |
| One-sided Wind (hemiplegia) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi (needle GB-30 Huantiao first) Pain of the leg radiating to the lateral costal region | Hip pain |
| GB-34 Yanglingquan SI-6 Yanglao UB-60 Kunlun UB-62 Shenmai | UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun | LIV-2 Xingjian GB-31 Fengshi |
| Pain of the lumbar region and knee | Lumbar pain | Lumbar pain that radiates down the leg |
| GB-31 Fengshi UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun ST-33 Yinshi UB-57 Chengshan UB-62 Shenmai | GB-29 Juliao UB-40 Weizhong | DU-2 Yaoshu |
| Pain of the legs and lumbar region | Wind-Damp leg pain | Wind-Cold Bi that is difficult to cure |
| GB-32 Zhongdu ST-36 Zusanli UB-13 Feishu | GB-33 Xiyangguan UB-56 Chengjin | SP-9 Yinlingquan GB-38 Yangfu KI-3 Taixi UB-67 Zhiyin |
| Atrophy disorder | Numbness of the lower leg | Paralysis of the lower extremity |
| UB-67 Zhiyin | ST-33 Yinshi | KI-1 Yongquan |
| Pain of the chest and lateral costal region | Moxa for disorders of the knee and region above the knee | Wind rash |
| ST-31 Biguan ST-36 Zusanli ST-41 Jiexi | GB-31 Fengshi GB-34 Yanglingquan GB-39 Xuanzhong | UB-37 Yinmen UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun |
| Pain radiating from the hip along the Stomach channel | Pain radiating from the hip along the Gall Bladder channel | Pain radiating from the hip along the Bladder channel |
| UB-58 Feiyang | GB-29 Juliao LIV-9 Yinbao | |
| Pain radiating from the hip along the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels | Pain radiating to the groin |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a common local point for painful arthritis of the hip. It is unrivaled in importance for treating disorders of the hip joint and buttock. It is considered to be the most important point for the treatment of sciatica.