ACUPUNCTURE
Qiu Xu: TCM Acupoint Guide
QIUXU
Name
Qiu Xu (Qiuxu)
Location
Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. Note: locate at the junction of the lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the lateral malleolus.
Needling
- Straight insertion toward the inferior margin of the medial malleolus, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
- Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun, directed toward KI-6 Zhaohai.
- Puncture perpendicularly, 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
- Yuan-source point
Actions
- Spreads Liver qi
- Benefits the Gall Bladder
- Clears the channels
- Clears Gall Bladder Heat and Damp-Heat
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the joints
- Regulates the Shao Yang
Indications
- Hypochondriac pain and distention
- Frequent sighing
- Neck pain
- Swelling of the axillary region
- Vomiting
- Acid regurgitation
- Muscular atrophy of the lower limbs
- Pain and swelling of the external malleolus
- Malaria
- Cholecystitis
- Tidal fever
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Lower back pain
- Thigh pain
- Bi pain of the lower extremities
- Colic
- Rib pain
- Soreness of the leg due to twisted muscles
- Lower abdominal distention
- Nebulae
- Pain and distention in the chest and lateral costal region with inability to catch the breath
- Sudden Shan disorder
- Hardness of the lower abdomen
- Herpes zoster
- Chronic malaria with cold shivering
- Paralysis
- Pain of the lumbar spine
- Cramping and pain of the legs
- Wrist pain
- Pain in the chest
- Dyspnea
- Atrophy of the legs
- Pain in the subaxilla
- Pain in the hip
- Lassitude of the limbs
- Cramps
- Diseases of Shang Han
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Axillary lymphadenoma
- Scrofula
- Goiter
- Pain, swelling and weakness of the lateral ankle joint
- Sciatica
- Diseases of the ankle and surrounding soft tissue
- Pain and distention in the chest and sides
- Shan qi
- Hernia
- Liver qi attacks the Stomach
- One-sided headache
- Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes
- Superficial visual obstruction
- Poor eyesight
- Throat Bi
- Chills and fever with swelling of the neck
- Windstroke
- Pain of the lower leg
- Drop foot
- Flaccidity of the ankle
Combinations
| Points | Indications |
|---|---|
| SJ-8 Sanyangluo | Intercostal neuralgia |
| GB-32 Zhongdu | Rib pain |
| GB-29 Juliao, GB-30 Huantiao, GB-34 Yanglingquan | Disorders of the lower limb |
| GB-1 Tongziliao | Superficial visual obstruction |
| GB-43 Xiaxi, ST-39 Xiajuxu, UB-23 Shenshu | Fullness in the chest and lateral costal region radiating to the abdomen |
| ST-40 Fenglong | Stabbing pain in the chest |
| LU-8 Jingqu | Tension of the chest and back with a swollen sensation of the chest |
| UB-62 Shenmai | Swelling of the axilla, chills and fever, swelling of the neck |
| GB-38 Yangfu, GB-41 Zulinqi | Swelling of the axilla |
| ST-39 Xiajuxu | Manic raving |
| UB-63 Jinmen | Cramping of the sinews |
| GB-30 Huantiao, GB-34 Yanglingquan | Hip pain |
| GB-34 Yanglingquan, ST-42 Chongyang, LIV-3 Taichong | Flaccidity of the legs |
| GB-39 Xuanzhong, UB-60 Kunlun | Pain of the ankle and heel |
| SJ-3 Zhongzhu, LI-1 Shangyang | Malaria |
Notes
Can be used to strengthen character in order to tackle difficult tasks. Particularly good for the mental aspect of the Gall Bladder such as decision making and lack of clarity. Indicated when there is Heat and stagnant qi in various portions of the Gall Bladder channel.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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