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Knowledge baseAcupuncture points

N-CA-6

Shuxi

Mouse Path

Channel
Extra points

Location

Midway along the inguinal ligament, measured from its lateral end, and 0.5 cun lateral to the femoral artery.

Needling

Insert perpendicularly, 1.5 to 2.5 cun.

Indications

  • Inguinal lymph node tuberculosis
  • Weak leg adduction