Chinese Name: Zulingqi (English translation: Foot Falling
Tears)
Location:
On the lateral side of the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot.
Classification:
Shu-Stream point of the Gall Bladder Meridian
Master Point of the Dai Mai Vessel (couple with SJ 5)
Indications:
- Migraine, redness and pain of the eye, pain
in the hypochondrium, spasm and pain of the foot and toe
- Mastitis, breast distention, irregular
menstruation
- Scrofula, malaria
Functions:
Moves Liver Qi, benefits the eyes, regulates the Dai Mai vessel, benefits the
breasts, foot pain.
Notes:
Shu-Stream
points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to
alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints. On Yin Meridians, Shu-Stream points
are identical to the actions of Yuan-Source points.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. |