Meaning

Capital Bone.

Localization

On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.

Functions

Promotes the lower back and lower leg.

Indications

- Channel diseases: lumbago, back pain, on the back of the thigh, in the hip and knee joints.
- 5 holes diseases: visual snow, cataracts, eye redness, ophthalmalgia, conjunctivitis.
- Digestive system: diarrhea with a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
- Cardiovascular system: heart pain.
- Disorders of the mind: convulsive states, anxiety states.
- Features: intermittent fever, meningitis.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun. Cauterization.