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Stomach 34 |
 Chinese Name:
Liangqiu (English translation: Beam Mound)Location: When the knee is flexed, on the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lower lateral border of the patella, 2 cun above the patella. Classification: Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach Meridian Indications:
Functions: Harmonizes the Stomach and subdues rebellious Qi, activates the meridian, stops pain, relieves acute conditions. Notes: A Xi-Cleft point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute, painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic functions. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. |
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