The Point of the Issue is …………… ST 40 (Feng-long)

 

Location:

On the lateral side of the pelvic limb, halfway between the lateral malleolus of the fibula and the top of the tibia, 2cun lateral to the anterior tibial midline, in the groove between the cranial tibial and the long digital extensor muscles.

Characteristics:

Luo (connecting) point, Influential point for Phlegm, resolves all forms of Phlegm and Damp, clears Heat (especially Stomach Heat), calms the spirit, opens the chest

Indications: Strongest point for resolving Phlegm Obesity, lumps/lipomas, phlegm, oedema Pruritis, skin Damp Heat Epilepsy, dizziness, anxiety affecting the stomach Pelvic limb paresis or paralysis, obesity,

Have you used this point & do you have any tips or comments on the use of this point?