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This point, (also Juegu), is the Influential (Hui-meeting) point of the marrow. It benefits the marrow and brain, relieves neck stiffness and benefits the lateral leg.
Location
On the lateral lower leg, 3 cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Anatomy
On the anterior border of the fibula, on peroneus longus and brevis; the anterior tibial artery; the superficial peroneal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the marrow and the brain (Influential point of the marrow)
- Relieves neck stiffness and dispels wind-damp
- Benefits the lateral leg
Indications
Stiff neck and torticollis, headache and dizziness, hemiplegia and stroke, weakness and atrophy of the leg, and (classically) supports the marrow and bones.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With SI-3 and BL-10 for stiff neck; with GB-34 for the leg.
Classical Text References
The Influential point of the marrow.
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.
