Location

On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7cun above the transverse popliteal crease, where the tip of the middle finger touches when the patient is standing erect with the hands close to the aspects.

Indications

Flaccidity and obstructive syndrome in the lower extremities, hemiplegia, beriberi, and general pruritus.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 1-1.5cun, moxibustion is applicable.

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