NAME
SHUGU
LOCATION
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone.
Posterior to fifth metatarsal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Shu-Stream point
Wood point
Sedation point
ACTIONS
Clears the head and eyes
Clears Heat
Dissipates swelling
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Eliminates Wind
INDICATIONS
Headache
Occipital headache
Stiff neck
Deafness
Visual dizziness
Erosion of the inner canthus
Yellow eyes
Pain of the back and lumbar region
Thigh pain
Redness and pain of the eyes
Seizures
Inability to urinate
Edema
Frequent urination
Diarrhea
Sciatica
Irritations in the Small or Large Intestine
Blurred vision
Pain in the lower extremities
Convulsions
Dizziness
Pain in the posterior aspect of the lower extremities
Chills and fever
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Heat in the body
Malaria
Mania-depression
Carbuncular swellings on the back
Clove sores on the back
Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
Pannus
Mental illness
Intense fear
Brittle bones
Parched, dry skin
Rigid neck
Cystitis
First aid for poisoning, burns, sunburn, scales, insect bites and cystitis
Hysteria
Disorientation
Excessive tearing
Bi syndrome of the neck
Epilepsy
COMBINATIONS
| UB-10 Tianzhu | UB-64 Jinggu | UB-60 KunlunDU-16 Fengfu |
| Stiff neck with great aversion to Wind | Redness and erosion of the inner canthus | Mania Incessant talking without rest |
| UB-58 Feiyang UB-56 Chengjin | GB-30 Huantiao KI-8 Jiaoxin SP-6 Sanyinjiao KI-10 Yingu | |
| Lumbar pain as if broken | Hip pain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is also known as the ******consolation point******. Bones will heal eight to ten days after using this point. This point can be used for any problems along the Bladder channel, especially the head.