XUANZHONG

NAME

XUANZHONG

LOCATION

3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula.
3 cun directly above the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis.
Locate one handbreadth proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Separate the peroneal tendons from the fibula to emphasize the groove. Needle posteriorly 0.5 cun and the perpendicularly to avoid hitting the fibula. Needle this point last to avoid a bent needle when the foot is moved. Do not move leg or foot after needling.
Straight insertion, 1 to 2 cun, may be joined to SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Sensation of local distention and soreness, possibly extending to the sole of the foot.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Influential point of the Marrow
Junction of the three Lower Yang channels

ACTIONS

Benefits the sinews and bones
Benefits the neck
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Regulates the Gallbladder
Cools the Gallbladder
Extinguishes Liver Wind
Dispels Wind
Dispels Wind and Dampness
Clears Heat
Strengthens the bones
Benefits Jing
Nourishes Marrow
Transforms Damp-Heat
Descends Rebellious Qi
Benefits the ears

INDICATIONS

Apoplexy
Hemiplegia
Neck pain
Abdominal distention
Abdomen distended as far as the Heart
Sensation of fullness in the Stomach
Wind Bi
Muscular tetany
Severe arthritis
Migraine
Abdominal pain
Hypochondriac pain
Sciatica
Leg Qi
Foot Qi
Chest fullness and pain with cough
Tinnitus
Pain and soreness of the lower leg and lateral side of the ankle
Knee and calf pain
Affliction of the throat
Epistaxis
Dry nostrils
Flank pain
Paralysis of the limbs
Lower limb neuralgia
Acute rhinitis
Tonsillitis
Knee pain radiating to the Kidneys
Contracture of the leg and knee with numbness
Scrofula
Spinal cord diseases
******Head on fire****** sensation
Epilepsy
Anxiety
All types of tuberculosis
Constipation with anuria
Edema
Icy feet
Hip pain
Ankle sprain
Flaccidity of the foot
Swelling of the axilla
Fullness of the abdomen in children with inability to eat or drink
Anxiety
Indignation and anger
Hypochondriac pain
Muscular atrophy of the lower limbs
Spastic pain of the legs
Beriberi
Lower extremity atrophy syndrome
Bone disorders
Lack of appetite
Neck stiffness
Dysuria
Painful defecation
Hemorrhoids
Bleeding hemorrhoids
Throat Bi
Gradual hearing loss
Deafness
Weakness in lateral deviation of the foot
Heat sensation in the Stomach
Lymphoedema
Dyspnea
Tightness of the elbow
Copious rhinorrhea
Nervousness
Post-stroke paraplegia
Torticollis
Pain and contracture of the foot and shin
Malaise and fullness of the chest with madness
Sore throat
Contracture in the knee, cannot stand up from sitting
Wandering Bi
Damp- Bi with swelling, sometimes in one joint, sometimes in another
Wind Stroke
Cerebral abscess or tumor
Madness
Always in a bad mood
Diarrhea
Cramps in the genitals
Edema and pain in the joints
Wind-taxation with heaviness of the body
Wind-Cold taxation
Deficiency taxation
Dizziness
Pain and soreness of the lateral costal region
No pleasure in eating
Wind-Cold leading to Heat with persistent fever
Mania
The five types of painful urinary dysfunction

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

The most important function of this point is that it nourishes Kidney Jing and marrow. It is an important point to remove obstruction from the Shao Yang channels in lateral side of the neck. The regular use of this point in the elderly prevents Wind-Stoke. This point summons Qi to the feet and lower limbs for conditions such as paralysis. It is said to only work occasionally. Make sure that the connection channels are of the same pulse quality/ quantity. This point has an ability to affect hearing. This point is related to erythropoesis and leukopoiesis.