Bi Guan: TCM Acupoint Guide

Name

Bi Guan (Biguan)

Location

On the upper thigh, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, level with the perineum or the lower border of the pubic symphysis.

Needling

• Straight or slanted insertion, 1.5 to 3 cun, causing local distention and soreness, possibly extending to the knee.
• Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 1 to 2 cun.
• Puncture perpendicularly, 1 to 1.5 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.

Actions

• Activates the channel
• Alleviates pain
• Dispels Wind-Damp
• Removes obstruction from the channel

Indications

• Atrophy disorder
• Painful obstruction of the lower limb
• Hemiplegia
• Numbness of the legs
• Cold-Damp leg qi
• Hip joint pain
• Thigh pain
• Sciatica
• Contraction of the thigh muscles
• Cold Bi of the knees
• Inability to flex and extend the knee
• Lumbar pain
• Jaundice
• Leg pain
• Blocked arterial circulation into the leg
• Weakness of the lower extremities
• Muscular atrophy
• Motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities
• Lymphadenitis of the inguinal lymph glands
• Arthritis of the knee
• Atrophy or blockage of the muscles of the thigh and buttock
• Inhibited movement of the leg muscles due to sinew tension
• Cold pain in the low back and knees
• Inguinal hernia
• Heaviness of the lower extremities
• Restricted movement of the hip due to atrophy or paralysis
• Lower back pain radiating to the medial aspect of the leg

Combinations

Notes

An important local point to regulate qi and Blood in the leg, and a frequently used local point for Wei or Bi syndrome of the leg. Specifically for facilitating raising the leg.