XIAJUXU

NAME

XIAJUXU

LOCATION

9 cun below ST-35 Dubi and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia.
On the lower leg, 3 cun below ST-37 Shangjuxu or 9 cun below the knee.
Note: to locate this point, divide the distance between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus into two equal parts. The midpoint is ST-38 Tiaokou. This point is one cun below ST-38 Tiaokou.

NEEDLING

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Lower He-Sea point of the Small Intestine
Point of the Sea of Blood
He-Sea point of the Lower Jiao

ACTIONS

Regulates the functions of the Stomach and Intestines
Eliminates Damp-Heat
Eliminates Wind-Damp
Stops pain
Moves Small Intestine Qi.
Transforms Stagnation
Regulates and harmonizes the Intestines
Activates the channel

INDICATIONS

Lower abdominal pain
Borborygmus
Flatulence
Cloudy, dark urine
Hypersalivation
Alopecia (hair comes out in handfuls)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain with diarrhea
All generalized aches and pains
Spasms and paralysis of the lower legs
Weakness of the legs with cerebral anemia
Tonsillitis
Diseases of the breasts
Backache referring to the testes
Numbness and paralysis of the lower extremities
Throat Bi
Pharyngitis
Acute Intestinal obstruction
Diarrhea
Constricted breathing
Cough
Muscular atrophy of the lower extremities
Breast abscess
Manic raving
Sudden fright
Drooling
No pleasure in eating
Arthritis
Wind Bi
Hemiplegia
Small Intestine disorders with pains in the scrotum radiating to the lumbar region and spine and pains in the Heart and navel
Pain in the testes
Dull complexion
Sore throat
Dried out body hair
Small Intestine Qi Deficiency
Pale face
Hemiplegia of the leg
Cold Bi
Afflictions of the throat
Deficient Qi in the feet
Foot Qi
Heavy feet
Dry, parched lips
Anhidrosis
Anorexia
Hemafecia
Pain in the chest and abdomen
Pain towards the testicles
Burning sensation in front of the ears
Fright
Mastitis
Pain in the heels
Pain in the ankles
Acute or chronic enteritis
Hepatitis
Paralytic ileus
Herniation of the Small Intestine
Diarrhea with pus and Blood
Diarrhea containing undigested food
Dysenteric disorder
Bi syndrome of the lower leg
Atrophy disorder of the lower leg
Atrophy disorder of the foot
Extreme sensation of Cold and Heat in the shoulder
Heat sensation in the area between the ring and little fingers
Breast carbuncle
Pain in the lower back and lower thoracic back
Beriberi

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is used for all patterns of the Small Intestines. This point is used instead of SI-8 Xiaohai, the He-Sea point of the Small Intestine channel.