Zuwuli LR10 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Zu: lower limb Wu: five Li: used to mean cun in ancient times.
Zuwuli is on the lower limbs, 5 cun above the Jimen (SP11).
Point: LR-10
Chinese Name: 足五里
Name: Zuwuli
Pinyin: zú wǔ li
English Name/Meaning: Five li foot
Han Geul 한글: [jok] o ri [족] 오리
Romaji: ashi no go ri?
Vietnamese: (Túc) Ngũ lý
Location:
3 cun directly below ST30, at the proximal end of thigh, below the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of m. abductor longus.
Functions:
- Relax sinews and invigorated channel.
- Clears damp heat in lower back.
Indications of Zuwuli:
- Urinary problems: retention of urine, burning sensation
- Lethargy, sleepiness, scrofula lower abdominal distension and fullness
- Local disorder: local thigh pain.
Method:
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Remarks:
Good point for local thigh pain.
Read about other points of Liver Meridian:
LR1-Dadun-大敦 LR2-Xingjian-行间 LR3-Taichong-太冲 LR4-Zhongfeng-中封 LR5-Ligou-蠡沟 LR6-Zhongdu-中都 LR7-Xiguan-膝关 LR8-Ququan-曲泉 LR9-Yinbao- 阴包 LR11-Yinlian-阴廉 LR12-Jimai-急脉 LR13-Zhangmen-章门 LR14-Qimen-期门