NAME
XIANGU
LOCATION
In the depression distal to the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones.
Between the second and third metatarsal bones, directly above the lateral side of the second toe.
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST-44 Neiting.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion, 0.1 to 0.3 cun.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Shu-Stream point
Wood point
ACTIONS
Eliminates Wind and Heat
Removes obstruction from the channel
Regulates the Spleen
Dispels Edema
Regulates and harmonizes the Stomach and Intestines
INDICATIONS
Facial edema
General edema
Abdominal pain
Borborygmus
Swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot
Choking
Ascites
Flatulence
Hernia
Nightsweats
Trigeminal neuralgia
Pain and swelling of the eyes
Abdominal distention and fullness
Fullness of the chest and lateral costal regions
Conjunctivitis
Hysteria
Suffocation
Chest disorders
Chronic coughing that doesn't stop
Ocular congestion
Wind-Heat Bi
Epigastric pain
Seizures
Tonsillitis
Generalized muscular aches
Heel pain
Fever without sweat
Cold shivering with malarial disorders
Difficulty flexing and extending the toes
Dropped foot
COMBINATIONS
| LI-4 Hegu | DU-23 Shangxing DU-22 Xinhui DU-21 Qianding SP-4 Gongsun | ST-25 Tianshu ST-40 Fenglong ST-45 Lidui ST-42 Chongyang |
| Heat Bi with redness, swelling, Heat and pain of the joints | Sudden swelling of the face | Facial swelling |
| LIV-14 Qimen | REN-10 Xiawan | SP-3 Taibai UB-25 Dachangshu |
| Postpartum belching | Borborygmus | Pain of Intestinal Abscess |
| LU-7 Lieque SI-5 Yanggu LI-4 Hegu PC-5 Jianshi GB-34 Yanglingquan KI-10 Yingu ST-36 Zusanli LIV-8 Ququan ST-41 Jiexi KI-7 Fuliu SP-4 Gongsun ST-45 Lidui ST-42 Chongyang SP-9 Yinlingquan UB-21 Weishu REN-9 Shuifen REN-8 Shenque | ||
| Edema |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point controls the highest fevers. Massage this point for children. This is a special point for trigeminal neuralgia. This point is primarily used to remove Wind and Heat in Bi syndrome.