Waiqiu GB36: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Wai: Lateral Qiu: Mound
Waiqiu is above the lateral malleolus and local muscle forms a mound- like a prominence.
Point: GB36
Chinese Name: 外丘
English Name/Meaning: Outer Hill
Pinyin: wài qiū
Han Geul 한글: woe gu 외구
Romaji: gai kyū
Vietnamese: Ngoại khâu
Location:
This point lies 7 cun above the tip of the external mallelous, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Functions of Waiqiu:
- Removes the obstruction from channel.
- Stops pain.
Indications:
- Digestive disorders: Hypochondriac pain, fullness on the chest area.
- Local disorders: Swollen, pain, numbness, tingling sensation.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Remarks:
Xi-cleft point.