Meaning

Supreme White. White refers to the lungs.

Localization

On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone..

Functions

Strengthens the spleen, subdues liver, moves Qi, expels moisture.

Indications

- Digestive system: pain and abdominal distension, abdominal distention and stomach rumble,loss of appetitee, loose stools with blood, digestive disorders, diarrhea.
- Reproductive system: uterine hemorrhage, excessive menstruation, spastic pain in the uterus, excessive leucorrhoea.
- Cardiovascular system: heart pain, heart palpitation, chest congestion.
- Disorders of the mind: anxiety, melancholy.
- Localized diseases: pain in the foot and medial ankle, redness and swelling of the foot, weakness in the legs.
- Features: back pain (femoral nerve).

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 cun. Cauterization.