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Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture

ST-31

Biguan

Thigh Gate

Autres nomsHip's Hinge · Hip's Border Gate

Méridien
Estomac

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Localisation

  1. 01On the upper thigh, in a hollow just lateral to the sartorius muscle — the intersection of a vertical line dropped from the anterior superior iliac spine and a horizontal line at the level of the pubic symphysis's lower border or the greater trochanter's most prominent point.
  2. 02On the thigh's front, along the line joining the anterosuperior iliac spine to the patella's superolateral corner, at perineal level when the thigh is flexed, in a hollow lateral to the sartorius muscle.
  3. 03Directly beneath the anterior superior iliac spine, at the level of the perineum.
  4. 04Directly beneath the anterior superior iliac spine, level with the pubic symphysis's lower border.

Puncture

  1. 01Insert perpendicularly or obliquely, 1–2 cun.
  2. 02Needle perpendicularly, 1–1.5 cun.
  3. 03Moxibustion may be used.
  4. 04Insert straight or at an angle, 1.5–3 cun, producing local distention and soreness that may radiate to the knee.

Actions

  • Frees the channel
  • Relieves pain
  • Expels Wind-Dampness
  • Clears obstruction from the channel

Indications

  • Wasting/atrophy disorder
  • Painful obstruction (Bi) of the leg
  • Hemiplegia
  • Leg numbness
  • Cold-Damp Qi of the leg
  • Pain in the hip joint
  • Pain of the thigh
  • Sciatica
  • Tightening/contracture of the thigh muscles
  • Cold-type painful obstruction of the knees
  • Difficulty bending and straightening the knee
  • Low back pain
  • Jaundice
  • Pain of the leg
  • Impaired arterial flow to the leg
  • Weakness of the legs
  • Muscle wasting
  • Impaired movement, numbness and pain in the legs
  • Inflammation of the inguinal lymph nodes
  • Knee arthritis
  • Wasting or obstruction of the thigh and buttock muscles
  • Restricted leg movement from tension in the sinews
  • Cold-type pain of the low back and knees
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Heavy sensation in the legs
  • Limited hip movement from atrophy or paralysis
  • Low back pain spreading to the inner leg

Notes

  • A key local point for regulating Qi and Blood within the leg.
  • Commonly selected locally for Wei (atrophy) or Bi (painful obstruction) syndromes affecting the leg.
  • It specifically aids the ability to lift the leg.