LIGOU

NAME

LIGOU

LOCATION

5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia.
Located 5 cun superior to the vertex of the medial malleolus on the medial border of the tibia.
5 cun above the medial malleolus of the ankle in the trough between the posterior margin of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
Note: divide the distance between the tip of the medial malleolus and the popliteal crease into thirds; this point is located at the junction of the distal third and proximal two thirds.

NEEDLING

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion along the posterior margin of the tibia, 0.5 to 1 cun, causing local distention and soreness.
Slanted insertion pointed upward along the posterior margin of the tibia, 1.5 to 2 cun for diseases of the trunk. After Qi has been obtained, use strong stimulation for a short time, causing distention and soreness possibly reaching the genitals.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Oblique insertion directed proximally toward the abdomen 1 to 2 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Luo-Connecting point
Master point of Blood (menstrual)

ACTIONS

Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi
Resolves Damp-Heat
Clears Damp-Heat form the Lower Jiao
Benefits Qi
Clears the channel
Regulates Qi
Benefits the genitals
Regulates menstruation
Treats Plumpit Qi Stagnation

INDICATIONS

Hypogastric distention
Pain before urination
Retention of urine
Cloudy urine
Sensation of a lump in the throat ******Plumpit Qi Stagnation******
Unable to swallow
Menstrual irregularity
Pain in the testicles
Feeling of insects crawling on the skin
Dreams of things crawling
Cannot bend back
Difficulty flexing the knee
Violent pain in the abdomen
Can't walk or stand
All types of sexual dysfunction
Impotence
Premature ejaculation
Sterility
Involuntary spermatorrhea
Nocturnal emission
Uterovaginal prolapse
Orchitis
Vaginal itching
Endometriosis
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Muscle spasms of the back
Lower abdominal fullness
Urinary retention
Depression
Itching, swelling and pain of the genitals
Sudden swelling and pain of the testicles
Incessant erection
Shan disorder
Distention and fullness of the lower abdomen
Cold and pain of the feet and lower leg
Colic
Hiccups
Dyspnea
Anxiety
Sadness
Stiff back
Dysuria
Hardness like a stone above the umbilicus
Difficulty bending the legs
Cold legs
Red or white vaginal discharge
Enuresis
Hernia
Pruritis vulva
Weakness and atrophy of the leg
Endometritis
Swollen painful testicles
Low back pain
Ischuria
Impossible to urinate
Urethritis
Aching in the shin region
Leg pain
Wei or Bi syndrome of the foot and shin
Spasms of the back, patient cannot bend forward or backward
Fearful with lack of energy
Malaise in the throat with sensation of obstruction
Energy below the navel with hard knots on palpation like rocks
Lower abdominal pain
Dysmenorrhea
Much belching
Fright palpitations
Fear and fright
Worry and oppression
Cold shan disorder

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point has a specific affinity for the genital and urinary areas. It can be used for any urinary symptom due to Liver Qi Stagnation. In case of Excess, the penis will increase in length - sedate. In case of Deficiency, the penis will shrink - tonify. This is a good point for itching anywhere on the body. This point anchors and stabilizes. This point is special for priapism.