Meaning

Taking Flight.

Localization

7 cun above the lateral malleolus, the lateral edge of the abdomen of the gastrocnemius muscle. From the point Chengshan BL.57 on the abdomen down 1 cun.

Functions

Unblocks channels , straightens the tendons.

Indications

- Channel diseases: back pain irradiation to lower leg, muscle cramps of the lower limbs, sciatica, aching pain in the lower leg, paresthesia in the lower leg and foot, lower back pain.
- 5 holes diseases: nasal hemorrhage, nasal blockage, headache, visual snow
- Disorders of the mind: epilepsy, confusion.
- Features: the feeling of heat in the setting of the head, without sweat (hypertension in the setting of the emptiness of Yin).

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1 cun. Cauterization.