ACUPUNCTURE
Xiao Ju Xu: TCM Acupoint Guide
XIAJUXU
Name
Xiao Ju Xu (Xiajuxu)
Location
9 cun below ST-35 Dubi and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia, 3 cun below ST-37 Shangjuxu. Note: divide the distance between the tibiofemoral joint line and the prominence of the lateral malleolus into two equal parts; the midpoint is ST-38 Tiaokou, and this point is 1 cun below ST-38 Tiaokou.
Needling
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
- Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Command Functions
- Lower He-Sea point of the Small Intestine
- Point of the Sea of Blood
- He-Sea point of the Lower Jiao
Actions
- Regulates the functions of the Stomach and Intestines
- Eliminates Damp-Heat
- Eliminates Wind-Damp
- Stops pain
- Moves Small Intestine Qi
- Transforms Stagnation
- Regulates and harmonizes the Intestines
- Activates the channel
Indications
- Lower abdominal pain
- Borborygmus
- Flatulence
- Cloudy, dark urine
- Hypersalivation
- Alopecia (hair comes out in handfuls)
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal pain with diarrhea
- All generalized aches and pains
- Spasms and paralysis of the lower legs
- Weakness of the legs with cerebral anemia
- Tonsillitis
- Diseases of the breasts
- Backache referring to the testes
- Numbness and paralysis of the lower extremities
- Throat Bi
- Pharyngitis
- Acute Intestinal obstruction
- Diarrhea
- Constricted breathing
- Cough
- Muscular atrophy of the lower extremities
- Breast abscess
- Manic raving
- Sudden fright
- Drooling
- No pleasure in eating
- Arthritis
- Wind Bi
- Hemiplegia
- Small Intestine disorders with pains in the scrotum radiating to the lumbar region and spine and pains in the Heart and navel
- Pain in the testes
- Dull complexion
- Sore throat
- Dried out body hair
- Small Intestine Qi Deficiency
- Pale face
- Hemiplegia of the leg
- Cold Bi
- Afflictions of the throat
- Deficient Qi in the feet
- Foot Qi
- Heavy feet
- Dry, parched lips
- Anhidrosis
- Anorexia
- Hemafecia
- Pain in the chest and abdomen
- Pain towards the testicles
- Burning sensation in front of the ears
- Fright
- Mastitis
- Pain in the heels
- Pain in the ankles
- Acute or chronic enteritis
- Hepatitis
- Paralytic ileus
- Herniation of the Small Intestine
- Diarrhea with pus and Blood
- Diarrhea containing undigested food
- Dysenteric disorder
- Bi syndrome of the lower leg
- Atrophy disorder of the lower leg
- Atrophy disorder of the foot
- Extreme sensation of Cold and Heat in the shoulder
- Heat sensation in the area between the ring and little fingers
- Breast carbuncle
- Pain in the lower back and lower thoracic back
- Beriberi
Combinations
| Points | Indications |
|---|---|
| ST-37 Shangjuxu, UB-11 Dashu | Tonifies Blood |
| KI-21 Youmen, SP-3 Taibai | Diarrhea and dysenteric disorder with pus and Blood |
| GB-40 Qiuxu | Manic raving |
| GB-40 Qiuxu, GB-43 Xiaxi, UB-23 Shenshu | Fullness of the chest and lateral costal region radiating to the abdomen |
| ST-36 Zusanli, GB-43 Xiaxi, LU-10 Yuji, UB-40 Weizhong, GB-41 Zulinqi, SI-1 Shaoze | Breast abscess |
Notes
This point is used for all patterns of the Small Intestines. This point is used instead of SI-8 Xiaohai, the He-Sea point of the Small Intestine 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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