St 38 Tiakou

Location :

8 cun below the knee; 2 cun below Shangjuxu (ST 37)

Indications :

Paralysis or aching of lower extremities, gastric and abdominal pain, peri-arthritis of shoulder. Numbness, soreness and pain of the knee and leg, weakness and motor impairment of the shoulder, abdominal pain.

Method of puncturing :

Removes obstructions from the channel.

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Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.