ST-41, Jiě Xī, 解 溪, Stream Divide
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| Categories |
| Stomach Jing-River point |
| Location |
| Level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus • In a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus • Press toes against resistance to see both extensors |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun • Oblique insertion beneath the tendons to join with SP-5 medically or GB-40 laterally |
| Caution: Anterior tibial vessels and nerve lie deep in this point. Do not needle too deep. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| JING-RIVER POINT (fire): 1)Clear heat a) ST organ - excessive hunger, bad breath, constipation, burning stomach ache - worse with spicy food. b) ST channel: gum: bleeding, swollen • Nose: red, bleeding • Face: burning pain or acne • Heart: psycho-emotional, dream disturbed sleep, mania. 2) Cough and dyspnea, chills and fever: No sweating, malaria. 3) Diseases manifesting in voice: stomach heat with raving. 4) Diseases of bones and sinews: sinew painful obstruction, damp pain obstruction, leg atrophy. LOCAL problems |
| Energetics 2 |
| MOTHER POINT: Primarily to reduce excess pathogenic factors from the ST channel and Zang organ. Does not tonify except maybe to benefit the flow of qi and blood in the channel |
| Energetics 3 |
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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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