JIXIA

NAME BAXIE LOCATION On the dorsum of the hand, on the webs between the five fingers of both hands.With the hands in a clenched fist, the points can be found between the heads of each of the

NAME XIAJUXU LOCATION 9 cun below ST-35 Dubi and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia.On the lower leg, 3 cun below ST-37 Shangjuxu or 9 cun below the knee. Note: to locate this

NAME YUTANG LOCATION On the midline oft the sternum, level with the junction of the third intercostal space and the sternum. NEEDLING Transverse insertion directed superiorly or inferiorly along the

NAME ZIGONG LOCATION On the lower abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline level with REN-3 Zhongji.Note REN-3 Zhongji lies on the midline of the lower abdomen 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 1 cun

NAME FENGLONG LOCATION On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, two finger-breadths lateral to the anterior crest of

NAME BIKONG LOCATION 2 cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx. NEEDLING Straight insertion 3-4 cun COMMAND FUNCTIONS ACTIONS INDICATIONS Sciatica Paralysis of the lower limb COMBINATIONS