ZULINQI

NAME

ZULINQI

LOCATION

In the depression, distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the extensor digiti minimi tendon.
In the depression, distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of the m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe.
Note: Ask the patient to abduct the little toe in order to make the branch of the m. extensor digitorum longus more prominent. Run a finger from GB-43 Xiaxi towards the ankle, along the interspace between the fourth and fifth metatarsals until it passes over this branch into the significant depression immediately beyond the depression.
In the hollow just in front of the union of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones.
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of the m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Incorrect angle of insertion will not allow the needle to pass between the shafts of the fourth and filth metatarsal bones.
Straight insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun causing local distention and soreness possibly extending to the tip of the fourth toe.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Shu-Stream point
Wood point
Confluent (Master) point of the Dai channel
Couple point of the Yang Wei channel
Horary point
Exit point
Meeting point of the Urinary Bladder channel

ACTIONS

Spreads and drains the Liver and Gall Bladder
Promotes unrestrained, free-flowing Liver Qi
Dispels Dampness
Resolves Damp-Heat
Benefits the chest, lateral costal region and breasts
Clears the head
Benefits the eyes
Transforms Phlegm
Dissipates nodules
Clears and regulates the Dai channel

INDICATIONS

Eye diseases
Pain in the outer corner of the eye
Conjunctivitis
Eye dizziness
Vertigo
Blurred vision
Swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot
Swelling of the dorsum of the foot
Dampness and swelling of the foot
Contracture and pain of the dorsum of the foot
Menstrual disorders
Irregular menstruation
Malaria
Malaria with crisis renewed daily
Chills
Frequent lesion of the internal aspect of the cheeks
Heart pain with chills
Four limbs icy
Pain in the calf
Pain in the hip
One-sided headache
Head Wind
Dizziness
Pain of the occiput
Pain of the vertex
Pain of the outer canthus
Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes
Lachrymation
Dry eyes
Tinnitus
Propensity to gnaw the tongue and cheek
Swelling of the submandibular region and cheek
Swelling of SJ-16 Tiantou
Toothache
Dysmenorrhea
Occipital headache
Pain and weakness of the lower back and loins
Spastic pain of the foot and toe
Intermittent fevers
Pain in the sides and ribs
Rib pain
Pain in the hypochondriac region
Fullness in the sides in women
Breast abscess
Distending pain of the breast
Mastitis
Scrofula
Cervical lymphadenitis
Adenopathy of the shoulder girdle and axilla
Headache
Pain in the mastoid region radiating to the whole head
Sensation of Qi rising in the body
Deafness
Dyspnea on walking
Fullness of the chest
Pleurisy
Recurring erratic rheumatic attacks
Abundant sweating
Fullness of the chest with inability to catch the breath
Rebellious Qi with dyspnea
Chest Bi
Pain of the supraclavicular fossa
Swelling of the axilla
Enuresis
Breast abscess
Inhibited menstruation
Fixed Bi
Wandering pain
All disorders of the feet
Chronic vaginal discharge
Cystitis
Urethritis
Damp-Bi of the knee
Damp Bi of the hip
Inflammation of the mastoid process
Breast swelling during menstruation
Sciatica
Arthritis
Oppression of the chest
Alternating fever and chills
Lassitude of the legs

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is an indispensable point to spread Liver Qi, especially when it is stagnated along the Gall Bladder channel. It is an important point to adjust the fluid in the eyes. This point is important to resolve Damp-Heat in the genitals. This is a first aid point.