BL-66, Zú Tōng Gǔ, 足通谷, Foot Connecting Valley

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Categories
Ying-Spring • Horary Point
Location
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarso-phalangeal joint • First locate BL-65, then run the finger over the prominence of the metatarso-phalangeal joint until it falls into the depression at the base of the little toe.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique    Depth:  0.2 to 0.3 cun
Description: Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the sole 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
Clears the head: head heaviness, dizziness, neck pain
Energetics 2
Descenda lung Qi: cough, dyspnea, chest fullness, mania
Energetics 3
Descends stomach Qi: vomiting
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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