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This point, on the lateral thigh, activates the channel, dispels wind-damp and benefits the leg.
Location
On the lateral thigh, 5 cun proximal to the popliteal crease (2 cun distal to GB-31), posterior to the iliotibial band.
Anatomy
Between vastus lateralis and biceps femoris; the muscular branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery; the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Activates the channel and dispels wind-damp
- Benefits the leg
Indications
Pain, numbness and motor impairment of the thigh and leg, sciatica, and hemiplegia.
Needling
1.0-1.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With GB-31 and GB-34 for leg disorders.
Classical Text References
A local point for the lateral 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.
