Meaning

Extending Vessel.

Localization

On the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.

Functions

Unblocks channels, regulates Yang Chiao Mai  vessel, calms the spirit.

Intersection

the point of intersection of Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang and Yang Chiao Mai  vessel.One of the points of fusion of eight extraordinary vessels linked with Yang Chiao Mai  vessel.

Indications

- Musculoskeletal system: pain with ankle injury, crunch in the ankle, pain with swelling in the ankle with defeat by pathogenic wind-cold, pain and weakness in the lumbosacral region and in the limbs.
- 5 holes diseases: pain and eye redness, ringing of the ears, pain in the back of the head.
- Disorders of the mind: epilepsy, mania, aphasia after a stroke, opisthotonos, loss of consciousness hemorrhage in the brain, Minera syndrome, insomnia.
- Features: Shao Yang syndrome (through needle puncture), dissolves stones, algomenorrhea.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 cun. Cauterization.