Stomach 31 (ST 31) Bi Guan — Thigh Gate

On the anterior thigh, at the junction of a vertical line from the anterior superior iliac spine and the horizontal line level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis, in the depression lateral to sartorius.

Between sartorius and tensor fasciae latae, on rectus femoris; the lateral circumflex femoral artery; the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.

• Activates the channel and dispels wind-damp
• Benefits the hip and thigh

Pain, weakness, numbness and motor impairment of the hip, thigh and leg, and atrophy disorder (wei syndrome).

1.0-2.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.

Suitable for moxibustion.

With ST-32 and ST-36 for atrophy and weakness of the leg.

A principal local point for the hip and thigh.

None specific.

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