NAME

SHANGBAFENG

LOCATION

Posterior to the metatarsophalangeal joints of the foot, between
all of the metatarsal bones.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local
distention and soreness, possibly extending to the tips of the
toes.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

INDICATIONS

Malarial disorders Peripheral neuritis Snake bite Headache Toothache Stomach ache Lower leg swelling and lack of circulation Gangrene of the lower leg and foot Leg Qi Redness, pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot
Foot and toe disorders Arthritis of the leg and foot Paralysis of the leg and foot Numbness of the leg and foot Muscular spasms of the leg and foot Joint problems of the leg and foot Beriberi Toe pain Swelling of the dorsum of the foot Irregular menstruation Chronic atrophy (Wei) syndrome of the feet

COMBINATIONS

ST-36 Zusanli GB-34 Yanglingquan
Inflammation of the dorsum of the foot

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

Three of these points are listed separately as LIV-3 Taichong, ST-43 Xiangu and GB-42 Diwuhui

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