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.