SHANGJUXU

NAME

SHANGJUXU

LOCATION

On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-36 Zusanli, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. Locate one handbreadth below ST-36 Zusanli.
6 cun below St-35 Dubi and one finger breadth (middle finger) lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Lower He-Sea Point of the Large Intestine
Point of the Sea of Blood
He-Sea Point of the Middle Jiao

ACTIONS

Regulates the Intestines
Transforms Stagnation
Clears and cools Damp-Heat
Alleviates diarrhea and dysenteric disorder
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Eliminates Dampness and Stagnation
Eliminates accumulations and Stagnation
Dispels retention of food
Calms asthma

INDICATIONS

Borborygmus
Borborygmus with diarrhea
Diarrhea
Diarrhea with undigested food
Diarrhea due attack of Cold in the winter
Chronic diarrhea
Dysenteric disorder
Heat in the Large Intestines
Large Intestine Qi Deficiency
Intestinal abscess
Cutting or sharp pain of the Intestines
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Abdominal distention
Periumbilical pain with inability to stand for long
Dark urine
Coldness and pain of the bone marrow
Weakness of the leg
Swelling of the knee due to Wind or edema
Pain and lassitude in the feet
Sensation of Cold in the back
Suffocation
Excess sweating
Appendicitis
Windstroke paralysis
Indigestion
Numbness of the renal region
Pain and no flexion in the foot
Cold hands and feet
Arthritis of the knees
Beriberi
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Lower extremity stiffness and pain
Stomach Heat
Deficiency and weakness of the Spleen and Stomach
Insufficiency of Zang Qi
Consumption
Shortness of breath
Dyspnea with difficulty walking
Running piglet Qi
Fullness of the chest and lateral costal region
Swelling of the face
Mania
Aversion to the sound of people talking
Hemiplegia
Leg qi
Numbness and painful obstruction of the lower limb
Contraction and pain of the front of the shin
Paresthesia of the hands and feet
Impossible to stay upright
Colic
Muscular atrophy due to Dampness
Anorexia
Acute and chronic enteritis
Acute and chronic gastritis
Foot Qi
Paralysis of the lower extremities
Tuberculosis
Lack of energy in the Intestines
Blood Deficiency
Anemia
Cerebral anemia
Loose, offensive stool with mucus and Blood
Intestinal obstruction
Generalized disorientation
Spleen and Stomach weakness

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point treats a wide range of Intestinal disorders. It is good for all chronic colon problems, especially diarrhea. This point balances the body areas above the lower extremities by sedating and dispersing Yang Qi Excess downward and peripherally. This point is used in preference to LI-11 Quchi, for Large Intestine problems.