SHUXI

ACUPUNCTURE SHUXI 149°

NAME

SHUXI

LOCATION

At a point one-half the distance of the length of the inguinal
ligament from its lateral end, 0.5 cun lateral to the
femoral artery.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion 1.5 to 2.5 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

INDICATIONS

Tuberculosis of the inguinal lymph glands
Weakness of leg adduction

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

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