Zhubin KI9: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:
Zhu: strong Bin: knee and leg
Zhubin is on the medial aspect of the leg. It strengthens the knee and leg.
Nomenclature:
Point: KI9
Chinese Name: 筑宾
English Name/Meaning: Guest House
Pinyin: zhú bīn
Han Geul 한글: chuk bin 축빈
Romaji: chiku hin
Vietnamese: Trúc tân
Location:
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to Taixi, KI 3, on the line drawn between Taixi, KI 3 and Yinggu,KI 10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Functions:
- Clears the heart and transforms phlegm (phlegm fire obstructing the heart).
- Quiets the spirit.
Indications of zhubin:
Mental disorders: mania, mania-depression disorder, raving, fury and cursing, vomiting of foamy.
Local disorders: pain in the foot and lower leg, hernia.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Remarks:
- Xi-cleft point.
- Crossing Point.
- Helps with heavy metal toxicity.