Jinggu BL64 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication, Method
Nomenclature:
Jinggu is an ancient name for the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal and the point is on the lateral aspect of the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal.
Point: BL64
Chinese Name: 京骨
Name: Jinggu
English Name/Meaning: Capital Bone
Pinyin: jīng gǔ
Han Geul 한글: gyeong gol 경골
Romaji: kei kotsu(?)
Vietnamese: Kinh cốt
Location:
On the lateral side of the foot, below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Indication:
- Headache, stiff neck, superficial visual obstruction.
- Pain of the lumbar region and legs.
- Epilepsy.
Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun
Remark:
Yuan- Source Point
