Meaning

Surging Gate.

Localization

3.5 cun lateral to Qugu REN. 2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery.

Functions

Moves Qi, calms channels, cleanses heat, removes dampness.

Intersection

The point of intersection of the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin and the Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin and the Yin Wei Mai vessel.

Indications

- Urinary system: urinary retention.
- Digestive system: pain and abdominal distension.
- Reproductive system: prolonged labour, postpartum hemorrhage, copious leucorrhoea, the preservation of the fetus, to prevent suffocation.
- Features: inguinal and inguinoscrotal hernia, hemorrhoids with pain, bleeding (lack of spleen Qi).

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 cun. Absinthial cauterization.