Weizhong 委中 (BL40)
Wěizhōng
| LOCATION | At the midpoint of the popliteal crease, between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
|---|---|
| INDICATIONS | Lumbago, disorders of the knee, contracture of the leg, hemiplegia, vomiting and diarrhoea, skin diseases. |
| ACTIONS | Clears summer heat, cools the blood, frees the channel, benefits the lower back and knee. |
| NEEDLING | Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun, or prick the superficial vein to let blood. Avoid the popliteal artery. |
| MOXIBUSTION | No moxa cone at this point. |
| CAUTION | The <em>Lingshu</em> calls it “the blood cleft”; strict asepsis is required when bleeding it. |
MY NOTES
Stored on this device only; never uploaded.