LOUGU

NAME

LOUGU

LOCATION

At the posterior margin of the tibia, 3 cun directly above SP-6 Sanyinjiao.
6 cun from the tip of the medial malleolus, on the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and SP-9 Yinlingquan, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to SP-6 sanyinjiao, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia.
Note: This point is most readily located one hand breadth superior to SP-6 Sanyinjiao.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Note:according to several classic texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Fortifies the Spleen
Resolves Dampness
Promotes urination
Disperses swelling

INDICATIONS

Abdominal distention
Borborygmus
Urinary tract infection
Micturia
Swollen abdomen
Numbness in the hands and feet
Painful belching
Wasting of the muscles and flesh despite normal eating and drinking
Seminal emission
Inversion counter flow of the legs and knees
Coldness, numbness and paralysis of the knee and leg
Swollen feet
Swollen ankles
Generalized edema
Diarrhea
Edema
Difficult urination
Sadness with counter flowQi
Leg Qi
Painful obstruction of the knees

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

According to several classic texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion.

NOTES

This point is good for people who eat without gaining weight, it all leaks out.