GB-40, Qiū Xū, 丘墟, Mound of Ruins
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| Categories |
| Yuan Source Point |
| Location |
| In depression at the intersection the lines from lateral border and inferior border of the lateral malleolus. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun towards KD6. |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Move Liver qi, clears Gall Bladder heat/damp-heat, regulates shaoyang, chronic malaria |
| Energetics 2 |
| Pain relieve: one-sided headache, eye pain, visual obstruction, sore throat, poor vision, neck pain, lumbar pain, hip pain, lower limb pain, sciatica, wrist pain, wingstroke, leg cramps, paralysis |
| Energetics 3 |
| Clears heat: chest pain and distention, shortness of breath from lateral costal pain, sighing, Shan disorder, herpes zoster, cholecystitis, acid regurgitation, vomiting |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: GB40 to KD6 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture form GB40 to K6; indicated for irregular menstruation, chest pain, sore throat, dry mouth, insomnia, ankle joint pain) • LR4 to ST41, GB40 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture from LR4 to GB40 or GB40 to LR4; indicated for urination dysfunction, constipation, LBP, abdominal pain, ankle pain, HA, vertigo, skin disease) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| 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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