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This point, on the anterior thigh, activates the channel, dispels wind-damp and benefits the knee and leg.
Location
On the anterior thigh, 6 cun proximal to the superolateral border of the patella, on the line connecting the ASIS and the lateral border of the patella, on rectus femoris.
Anatomy
On rectus femoris; the lateral circumflex femoral artery; the anterior and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Activates the channel and dispels wind-damp
- Benefits the knee and leg
Indications
Pain, coldness, numbness and weakness of the thigh and knee, and atrophy disorder of the leg.
Needling
1.0-1.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With ST-31 and ST-36 for weakness of the leg.
Classical Text References
A local point for the anterior thigh.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
